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Little girl exploring her body

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Farala · 28/09/2013 22:10

LO, 5, has just discovered how much fun she can have on her own... although I don't think she really knows what she's doing. She is aware of the flowers and the bees and how babies are made, but I don't think she relates it to what she is experiencing. I told her it isn't a bad thing, but that she needs to do it privately, so now she spends hours by herself in her bedroom (I know, who'd thought I'd complain?). In short, I'm afraid she might hurt herself, and also I don't want her to be doing it all the time, but have no idea what to tell her. Any advice? Help!

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raggedmum · 28/09/2013 22:21
Hmm
cocolepew · 28/09/2013 22:27

I've reported this.

Farala · 28/09/2013 22:30

Why? I didn't know you couldn't talk about these things! I am genuinely looking for advice, but apologise if I have broken any rule.

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valiumredhead · 28/09/2013 22:31

Another very similar thread on here today OP with lots of helpful advice. Just tell her she needs to do this in private and distract her if she's spending too long 'on her own'

Is there any reason to think this isn't genuine?Confused

valiumredhead · 28/09/2013 22:33

The thread is in behaviour/development OP.

Chibbs · 28/09/2013 22:35

I agree with valium..

Farala · 28/09/2013 22:36

Thanks, I will look for that thread. And yes, your advice seems common sense, agree it'd be good to have a 'plan b' to distract her when it's been too long.

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cocolepew · 28/09/2013 22:57

Sorry if it's genuine.

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