SarahBear
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I feel like there's been a rather dramatic maturity jump in Violet. Some of the changes happened right before 4 and others not long after. She did have a rough time the last couple weeks, but she was also sick mixed with holidays. But now that she's getting better, I feel like I'm seeing it again and then some. How about the rest of you with kids 4 years or older. What have you noticed around this age?
Edit: Oh, another thing. She's had tactile sensitivities that I've been aware of for about a year (but extend back further than that) and they've almost disappeared... They were at an all time high about a month ago and then suddenly flipped around. She still is selective about her clothing, but is OK with whatever reasonable limits you set and is also branching out. For example, we bought her a new coat today and not only did she have no problem wearing it, but she actually ASKED to wear it. That's huge for her! She CHOSE to wear socks the other day and she's been willing to wear layers. In addition, she's started eating a wider variety of foods and eating things she's never enjoyed before. For example, she's never liked foods that were mixed or foods with sauces (other than ketchup) and now she does. She's starting to eat more vegetables as well. Anyone have any similar experiences with the clothing part?
Edit: Oh, and other sensory stuff: She actually CHOSE to take a bath (opposed to the sponge baths we've been doing) and washing her hair wasn't hell and she didn't freak out about the temperature. She's actually been responsible about washing her hands as well. Whose child is this?
Edit: Oh, another thing. She's had tactile sensitivities that I've been aware of for about a year (but extend back further than that) and they've almost disappeared... They were at an all time high about a month ago and then suddenly flipped around. She still is selective about her clothing, but is OK with whatever reasonable limits you set and is also branching out. For example, we bought her a new coat today and not only did she have no problem wearing it, but she actually ASKED to wear it. That's huge for her! She CHOSE to wear socks the other day and she's been willing to wear layers. In addition, she's started eating a wider variety of foods and eating things she's never enjoyed before. For example, she's never liked foods that were mixed or foods with sauces (other than ketchup) and now she does. She's starting to eat more vegetables as well. Anyone have any similar experiences with the clothing part?
Edit: Oh, and other sensory stuff: She actually CHOSE to take a bath (opposed to the sponge baths we've been doing) and washing her hair wasn't hell and she didn't freak out about the temperature. She's actually been responsible about washing her hands as well. Whose child is this?