I'm with you. Hadn't seen that article yet, but that is ridiculous. If you don't like or approve of the "girl" costume choices, then don't let her wear it. Simple. I can guarantee they make a "boy" version, so let her wear that.
I think it is stupid to label things like Halloween costumes as "boys" and "girls". Obviously, some things may be geared towards one or the other, but a lot of things seem to be unisex.
I think teaching babies sign language is a big waste of time.
Unpopular with me! I signed with DD1 from the get go and by 10 months she had 5-6 signs and I know it helped avoid meltdowns due to not being able to communicate needs. I am already signing with DS as well
Oh and I freaking hate the Honest Company. It's just a shameless ploy to get people that don't know any better to buy stuff that is no different than the normal "not natural" products.
Sort of disagree...I don't use honest diapers because they're "better", I use them because they fit DD best, she has yet to have a rash *knock on wood*, and I like the prints. I will also say that I've used their BF supplement and had way better results than with the one I found at buy buy baby. I like their stuff and the super quick shipping. give me all the Honest Co!
I think teaching babies sign language is a big waste of time.
I wouldn't exactly call it a waste of time, because it can help babies communicate better before they are able to speak. That being said, I would never do it because I have heard that sometimes it causes verbal communication delay. A friend of mine used it with her baby and they communicated very well, but she did not speak a word until she was 18 months old. Obviously it will be different for everyone, but I'm not willing to risk it.
All of the research I've seen says that it doesn't slow verbal communication but I think that can vary depending on who is teaching it and how it is done.
All of the research I've seen says that it doesn't slow verbal communication but I think that can vary depending on who is teaching it and how it is done.
I absolutely agree. My opinion is based on what I have been told by friends who have used it and a few pediatric nurses that are in my family. I have not extensively researched the topic myself because it just isn't something that's really that important to me since I don't plan to use this. Like I initially said, every kid will be different. I'm sure if it is taught the way budders had mentioned there would be nothing to worry about, but I doubt all parents take the time to do it that way.
Fair enough! I'm sure a lot of a people do it poorly and there can definitely be consequences. I sign myself so I'm hoping that eventually it will become a second language to LO. I am also hoping his daddy makes an effort to teach him Finnish and that as I improve my French we can add that as well. I was an early talker and I really love languages and have a great ear so I'm hoping my little one will inherit that.
They were talking about that girl cop Halloween costume on Parenting a while ago. I have mixed opinions on this. I guess I think they should continue to make costumes that are girly like cops with skirts, but they should try to make them less sexualized, especially for toddlers?
I have zero desire to teach my baby sign language.
And I re-load the dishwasher half the time if DH starts it because everything must go in its place or I go nuts. Type A over here.
Post by wegrowsheep on Oct 1, 2015 10:17:34 GMT -5
Most of the kids and parents I've encountered that do baby signs are obnoxious about it. Mostly because at that point they could be saying the words, but refuse to say "please."
I think teaching babies sign language is a big waste of time.
I have to disagree with this. There is evidence that using sign language improves language acquisition in children. My sources are the speech pathologists that I have worked with over the last 10 years, though I do know that we do have some speech people on this board that could probably provide more concrete resources.
What budders said. Sign language absolutely helps with the development and facilitation of verbal language. While I don't think it's always necessary to use if your child is typically developing, it helps tremendously with children with delays and even late talkers.
Also, you ways pair the sign with the word obviously to help the child with the association. There's no need to use signs while they are talking! I've been to many conferences that have discussed the proven benefits of using sign language and I've seen it work with kids on the spectrum and multiply handicapped preschoolers.
@jemomma, I could bet that the 18 month who started talking after sign language was introduced *probably* would have even started speaking later without the signs. Any time you have a multi-modality approach (words, signs; and pictures) and helps with communication.
And, Baby Signing Times is my favorite DVD, if you can get past the hyper lady singing.
I hate how all Adult Female costumes are so sexual. We are doing a family costume this year of superheroes. I am going as wonder woman... I dont need to be in some super tight dress with my ass hanging out and my boobs hanging out...
I hate how all Adult Female costumes are so sexual. We are doing a family costume this year of superheroes. I am going as wonder woman... I dont need to be in some super tight dress with my ass hanging out and my boobs hanging out...
To be fair Wonder Woman is originally kinda sexual
I have to disagree with this. There is evidence that using sign language improves language acquisition in children. My sources are the speech pathologists that I have worked with over the last 10 years, though I do know that we do have some speech people on this board that could probably provide more concrete resources.
Yeah from what I've read, there is some evidence that suggests it, but nothing peer reviewed or done on large/diverse populations. I don't really think there's anything wrong with it, other than it being at most minimally beneficial for the majority of kids. If people want one more thing to stress over while parenting, more power to them.
Why do you assume it adds stress? I live in northern Canada. January SUCKS it's dark and cold. If absolutely nothing come of this other than motivation for me and baby to get out of the house rather than hibernating I call that a win.
I hate how all Adult Female costumes are so sexual. We are doing a family costume this year of superheroes. I am going as wonder woman... I dont need to be in some super tight dress with my ass hanging out and my boobs hanging out...
To be fair Wonder Woman is originally kinda sexual
A dress is probs an upgrade.
Yes the original is kind of sexual. I will agree to that. But if i wanted to go as a witch i don't need to be showing everything. I just dont know when Halloween became the holiday that it is okay/encouraged to show as much skin as possible .
To be fair Wonder Woman is originally kinda sexual
A dress is probs an upgrade.
Yes the original is kind of sexual. I will agree to that. But if i wanted to go as a witch i don't need to be showing everything. I just dont know when Halloween became the holiday that it is okay/encouraged to show as much skin as possible .
We're doing wizard of oz and the only Dorothy I could find is super slutty. I'm going to try add some lace to make it less slutty
I love and can't wait for Christmas music to start.
Yuck. Unpopular over here. Keep Christmas music in the month of Christmas. December is totally fair game so bring in on then, or at the very least wait until the day after thanksgiving!
I absolutely find it a problem that, per the article, party city only advertises three "career" option costumes for girls, and two are a cheerleader and a cowgirl. I also had a friend on another board post a toddler cat costume with a corset. Why? That's ridiculous.
We're doing wizard of oz and the only Dorothy I could find is super slutty. I'm going to try add some lace to make it less slutty
I'm pretty sure you could find a non-sexy version of most adult outfits. Example - This is from Walmart...
To be honest I hadn't thought to check Walmart but Canadian walmart only has it in extra small. I'm plus size so my costume options are seriously limited.
Post by wegrowsheep on Oct 1, 2015 11:25:28 GMT -5
I love the doctor costumes! So stinking cute! DD was Astrid from HTTYD last year, and her fave part of her costume was the giant cardboard battle axe. I'd make her a big fat scalpel to go with one of these.
My kids like weapons. I'm good with that. Not sure if that's a UO or FFFC. However, weapons have rules, like guns never get pointed at people or ourselves.
I'm just hoping my mom will make all of LOs Halloween costume since she made all of ours. You know, because they usually have to be sewn around snow pants.
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