What Experts Say
Dr. Sigmund Freud described the time between about 3 and 6 years of age as the phallic stage. He came to this after spending much time observing children -- and noticing that children of this age touch their genitals. And there are many parents out there who have had these same Freud-like observations!
It's completely natural for young children to touch their genitals. However, it's generally not considered socially appropriate for children to do this in public, especially in school settings.
To help eliminate genital touching in public, teach your kids the difference between public and private. Try to do this in a way that makes your child feel...
Dr. Sigmund Freud described the time between about 3 and 6 years of age as the phallic stage. He came to this after spending much time observing children -- and noticing that children of this age touch their genitals. And there are many parents out there who have had these same Freud-like observations!
It's completely natural for young children to touch their genitals. However, it's generally not considered socially appropriate for children to do this in public, especially in school settings.
To help eliminate genital touching in public, teach your kids the difference between public and private. Try to do this in a way that makes your child feel...
Taking off clothes or a diaper is a habit that can crop up in your toddler around 18 to 24 months. It can seem funny at first but will probably quickly shift to annoying and tedious. Children may be motivated by the attention that undressing gets, so most experts recommend minimizing your reaction to the behavior. Simply re-dress (or re-diaper) your child while telling him he has to keep his clothes or diaper on. Also, remember that this is usually a short-lived phase.
Tips to Keep Them Dressed
You can try putting his clothes or diaper on backwards in the hopes that it'll thwart his Houdini act. You could also offer him "naked time," where he can...
Tips to Keep Them Dressed
You can try putting his clothes or diaper on backwards in the hopes that it'll thwart his Houdini act. You could also offer him "naked time," where he can...
ATTITUDE OF MY KIDS!! SO ITS COMMON AFTER ALL.
BABY YOU SHOULD READ THIS.
DO NOT SCOLD YOUR KIDS UNNECCESSARILY BABY

