Parenting little ones (0–8)
Routines, regulation, sensory needs, school transitions.
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maya~
1mo ago
The pediatrician dismissed everything
I mentioned my 5yo's sensory issues and speech delay. Pediatrician said 'boys are just slower at talking' and 'all kids hate tags.' When I pushed, they said I was anxious. Delayed my evaluation by a year. Trust your…
ParentsCN: Medical#gaslighting#medical-advocacy#medical-gatekeeping#story-invitation
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ren~
1mo ago
My 6yo won't talk but everyone says 'they'll talk when they're ready'
Speech delay. Not nonverbal but significantly behind. Everyone: 'boys talk later,' 'Albert Einstein didn't talk till 3,' 'stop worrying.' But waiting is costing time, and I can't push for evaluation because apparently…
Parents#advocacy#speech-delay#speech-delay-dismissal#story-invitation
♥ 28💬 2New reply 1mo ago
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maya~
2mo ago
I'm the only one who understands my kid
My kid is perfect with me, dysregulated with everyone else. Teachers, grandparents, therapists—all say 'they're fine here, maybe it's you.' But I see the effort my kid is making to hold it together. Nobody else has…
ParentsCN: Rejection#isolated-understanding#isolation#story-invitation#validation
♥ 18💬 2New reply 2mo ago