tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post6491447292063710198..comments2023-12-20T08:14:55.035-05:00Comments on Floortime Lite Mama: Bringing up BabyFloortime Lite Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07988840423227903784noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-21704953831097506902014-03-11T21:10:52.971-04:002014-03-11T21:10:52.971-04:00It is so hard for parents to let go, I think espec...It is so hard for parents to let go, I think especially when the child has special needs. As the mom of 2 neurotypical teen boys, I have shed some tears over my "babies" being grown up. I definitely babied Alex longer. He didn't mind and so much wanted to protect him from "the world". At 10.5 he is starting to pull away and while it is sad, I am happy that he is pulling away (although a bit later) much as his brothers did. This was a great post!Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934033119198457032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-11707776910139310042014-03-08T03:53:51.536-05:002014-03-08T03:53:51.536-05:00It is a tricky time for a parent.... becoming awar...It is a tricky time for a parent.... becoming aware that our kids are growing up and that we should be treating them as such. I try my best to treat my boy as a teen but when he shows such enjoyment over silly toddler songs I can't quite figure out where he is! :-)<br />Bright Side of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025195022971411268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-90771971326319373092014-03-07T07:36:04.033-05:002014-03-07T07:36:04.033-05:00Lovely post and I hear what you're saying. The...Lovely post and I hear what you're saying. They feel quite safe and want the status quo to remain unchanged! Your R being so unwell has probably played a part too. But, do you know what? each at their own pace I say. My guy trundling along wonderfully and at 14 I suspect he's a tad behind in the maturity stakes. As I have no doubt that other (NT) teens are too. But I still get hugs, so all's good for me! They will get there ;-)<br />xx Jazzyjazzygalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04069218745940412457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-38227865655978405242014-03-05T22:19:10.656-05:002014-03-05T22:19:10.656-05:00I can definitely relate. My son just turned 10 an...I can definitely relate. My son just turned 10 and he is still very sweet and innocent. It is so endearing, but I want him to be prepared as he grows older. I probably push him more than my wife, but there's definitely a part of me that is enjoying that he's growing up too fast.Yujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17025841543342602157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-71286112956814931432014-03-05T10:37:18.922-05:002014-03-05T10:37:18.922-05:00Once again, you've put it in words so eloquent...Once again, you've put it in words so eloquently!!! My "baby" is 12 and juuuuust starting to separate himself from me. I've cherished the extra few years of snuggles and now I have to let that go. SOME. OUCH, but it IS [sort of...a bit late] developmentally appropriate. My g, too, was very sick much of his early years (105 was his "normal" fever) and I had a similar experience where I bonded with him so fiercely and protectively...You are a wonderful mama! Love,Full Spectrum Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460737436704927666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3920171049284403071.post-60365983513263075562014-03-04T17:57:15.572-05:002014-03-04T17:57:15.572-05:00Congratulations for sharing this sometimes difficu...Congratulations for sharing this sometimes difficult change in mindset in such a gentle way. You are so good at the gentle way. <br /><br />Growing up, even on a different and self-accepted timeline is has long-term implications. I cheer you in this endeavor! You sound ready. <br /><br />(In familiar cultural jargon:) Drive on!Barbara TherExtrasnoreply@blogger.com