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writes:Hi, I've been with my girlfriend for a few months now but I've always found it difficult connecting with her son. He doesn't talk yet so I struggle with knowing what to say to him. I just need some tips and advice on what to say, and how to say them etc, I really want to be the best I can possibly be.Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. Reply to this Question
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (12 October 2010):
 PS I should add that you make him feel safe!
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reader, Aunty BimBim +, writes (11 October 2010):
If he doesnt talk you sit on the floor and play blocks with him, you read him a story you talk him for walks, you sing nursery rhymes and you lift him up and point at the moon with him, and then you read another book together, sing some more nursery rhymes doing the actions (twinkle twinkle for example), you dangle his feet in the ocean and you say things like "splish splash, splish splash,you play peekaboo and make cubbies with blankets, and make cars from boxes. You play on swings and dig in the dirt. Most of this is not going to be suitable if he is only 3 months and lying on his back in a bassinette, in which case you read to him and do the nursery rhyme thing.
And good on you for wanting to try .....
PS good kids books, go to library and ask, for babies not yet talking board books are best, there is a list of 30 books you should read before you turn three, it includes such classics as The Hungry Caterpillar and Where is the Green Sheep google it. You can also find nursery rhymes and silly songs online.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 October 2010): (Original poster here)
I must clear this up now, it's not that he's quiet, he just can't talk yet. And no his dad isn't on the scene.
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reader, slimfish  +, writes (11 October 2010):
 you may be trying too hard.
is his dad still on the scene, if so you will have stiff competition for his affections. dont try to be his dad, just be mums new friend.
just be yourself and if he likes you then he will come around.
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