Originally Posted by CeridwenLynne:
Same here. I once had a 4 year old who knew his entire ABCs, could count up to 20, knew his shapes, colors, print his name but needed help to put on his coat, shoes, wipe himself after using the bathroom, make his cot, or blow his nose.
I have this same child. My DCK is 5 yrs
Mom teaches child a new vocabulary word every day.
Child is very book smart but has
zero clue in regards to independence and self-help skills.