I agree with the Dr don't worry yet. Children learn at different speeds. Try not to make him feel pressured but encourage in a more relaxed way. Use picture books and talk as you point to the pictures. Sit him down and get him to say the words you know that he can and reward and make a big fuss such as clapping.

Hi there!I started my 2 year old out with,and I know this is bad lol...But I used candy.I got her a training seat that fits the toilet.She wouldn't go to the potty at all...So I just started talking to her about staying nice and dry.About 10 minuets after she would drink something I would hall her off to the bathroom,sit her on the potty,but on the way I would tell her she just had to try to go and I would give her a little candy.Oh and I let her wear big girl undies during the day of coarse.So she would pee in them and I would just tell her ...you don't want to pee floor.Every ten minuets I would ask her if she had to go pee pee or poo ...and she would say no so I would tell her if she gave it a try on the potty She would get a tiny candy of her choice.I kept the candy in a clear jar in the cubbord.It's really just about staying on top of them about it.So after she went the first time it was on...she was so happy about being a big girl she forgot all about the candy.They really like pull-up's Just tell them that they don't want to wear a baby diaper because they are big!Soon after her starting I got her a big twin bed.But for a month or two I would go on ebay and show her pictures of cute little beds and ask her if she would like to sleep in it.Just razzing her up about it.So when we finally got it,I started making her go before she went to bed,and around midnight and 2:00 am get her up to go pee,now she is getting up on her own to go.Just stay right on top of them about it and it will get done!!

stop running down the down the stairs like a tool and walk. Btw stop wearing overalls your a Mammas boy.

She doesn't have to have eggs. There are other sources of protein like meat and beans. but here are a couple of ideas for you where she won't taste the egg: 1- Boil the egg, chop it really small, and mix it with yogurt and some Zaatar (Lebanese thyme). If you can't fins Zaatar, then mix in some herbs like dried mint, add salt and pepper and serve it with a spoon in a bowl 2- Scramble the egg with diced tomatoes and some seasoning (salt, pepper, and some herbs) put in a sandwich to mask it even more 3- Scramble the egg with cheese and spinach and put it in a sandwich, call it a quiche I would start with maybe half an egg or 1 egg but lots of the other ingredients to really mask the taste Keep me posted if you try any of these and they work!

My 14 month does it too. I firmly say 'no bite' and have tried rewarding him with a cookie when he stops. It works sometimes, but I think we are making some progress! Good luck!

My four-year-old not only eats whole vegetables and likes them, but-- wait for it-- she ASKS for them as snacks and as part of meals. Yesterday for lunch, she had grape tomatoes (for which she asked in the grocery store; My husband said they were expensive, but got them anyway). Thursday evening, while my husband was cooking our spaghetti (tomato sauce with vegetables in it and canned tomatoes mixed in) we were snacking on baby carrots. My daughter asked for some as well. Of course, we obliged. A couple of weeks ago, my husband cooked some frozen peas and carrots for our 15-month-old son. Our daughter wanted some too. When she was on finger food and learning to self-feed, I discovered that those were good as they were her size. We now buy them for our son for that reason. (I think part of it was that she wanted some because her brother had them.) Both children ate them easily. Even though she has been exposed to a plethora of vegetables since the womb, she went through a stage in which she refused to eat much. So, we gave her less but I REFUSED to hid food in food. There is a reason as to why the one cookbook is entitled "DECEPTIVELY Delicious". (Emphasis mine.) Because the parent is deceiving the child and I'm not a liar by nature. I certainly wouldn't do that with my children. As for celery, she didn't start liking that unit a couple of months ago. Again, my husband and I were snacking on it while the kids (we also have a 15-month-old) and she asked to try some. I gave her a small piece as she had not liked it in the past. She not only liked it, but wanted more. She has also had a habit of doing things like eting the peanut butter first, or the hummus, etc., That irritated me, but I told her she could do that, but she also had to eat the vegetable, bread, etc. as well. She still likes to try and do it on occasion. On Tuesday, we went to a favorite restaurant for lunch. She got a cheese quesadilla and a vegetable, hummus pita basket. She ate all of the vegetables and brought home leftover quesadilla and pitas. (I also had one and brought home leftover pitas and hummus. This was because I also had a portabello mushroom sandwich. My husband had a hamburger and both of use got fries with it. We neglected to ask for sweet potato fries. So we got those as well and we brought home leftovers of both the sweet potato fries and the regular fries. As a treat next week as part of a quick easy dinner, we will reheat the fries in the oven for a treat. Also, ask your child what SHE wants. I discovered that with my daughter when she was about a year and a half. Go figure. If she has some say as to what she is wearing, doing, eating, etc., she is also more agreeable, unless she is trying to pull a power struggle. It could also be the way they are prepared. My husband likes raw cauliflower and broccoli, but I don't care for them that way. Vegetable soup of good, just because I like a good bowl of homemade soup in the middle of winter. We also have no problem with her and fruit for the same reasons. Some days, she does have more fruits than vegetables, but so what? She spends most of her days eating whole, real foods. (We also buy only natural whole wheat bread and whole wheat pasta and brown rice and whole grain cereal and little to know white flour.)

YOu're sure it's not dry skin? try putting powdered milk in her bath then lubing her up well afterward. This is not an uncommon problem in the winter.

Speaking from experience.... I used to have a crush on an older guy. We were gonna wait to date until I was 16. We met while I was out of town and chatted every day online. I eventually stopped talking because I felt betrayed by him. He would mention things about chatting with other girls (who were his age) so I realized that this wouldn't work out. He was too far away and I'd never know if he had a gf at his school where he lived. So basically.... Try not to break her heart, but you need to show your interest in other people. Also, stop talking to her as frequently. Keep your emails/texts/etc short.. Ask her about guys where she lives and encourage her to like them. Act like a big brother.

At 2 years old a baby shower will most likely go over his head, i doubt he will really know what it's all about. My son is 2 and has a little brother of 8 months and during my pregnancy and then the birth and the time after the best things i did for my son was just give him lots of positive attention. It's not even about giving him gifts, what he really wants is loving attention so whatever you do tomorrow just let him know that you're there for him. Lots of compliments when he does anything and even just having him sit on your knee during the shower, i'm sure he'd love that.

Try Jello or pudding. Even fruit. As long as she has a wet diaper at least every 6-8 hours she will be okay for a day or two. She is getting enough fluid in the foods she is eating to prevent serious problems. Just watch for signs of dehydration (included in the links I am giving) and continue trying to get her to drink or eat high-moisture foods. If she does seem to be getting dehydrated and still won't drink then you should bring her in.