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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn't teach any of this actively, because there was no particular need to push it. Once DS felt like doing these things, he gradually started doing them. As he practiced, he got better. I thought it was completely normal, and actively pushing self-dressing and fork use before 2 seemed rather silly.[/quote] Yes, and you have to chose your battles. My DS (who granted has very poor fine motor skills) acted like I was forcing him to walk over hot coals when I tried to even get him to put on his underwear by himself at 3. After a few horrible morning battles, I decided to completely let it go. It just was not worth it, especially in the rush to get out of the house. Our time together was more important than that. Now at 5 he dresses himself completely and I wonder why I ever angsted about this. [/quote] I basically waited for the "I do by self" phase and let DS do whatever he was into. [/quote]
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