tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post8145318468669710926..comments2023-05-27T06:59:40.239-07:00Comments on Katie Leipprandt: Imagination StationKatie Leipprandthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15694484958188731644noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-55674551212167578072012-02-27T05:13:43.435-08:002012-02-27T05:13:43.435-08:00BBB might be a good way for E to deal with the new...BBB might be a good way for E to deal with the new baby. My cousin had a cabbage patch doll that he "mothered" when his little sister was born. It gave him something to take care of and helped quash the inevitable jealousy. BBB might really come in handy for you. ;)Erin Redicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-74016305279232763662012-02-25T06:16:36.139-08:002012-02-25T06:16:36.139-08:00I've read that playing pretend and even having...I've read that playing pretend and even having imaginary friends is excellent for toddlers. Using their imaginations and being creative is really good for them. Granted, there might need to be repercussions for disobedience (not napping due to a 'friend's' needs), but I definitely wouldn't discourage his imagination unless it really becomes a problem :)Katynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-37542827250145729272012-02-24T14:41:55.325-08:002012-02-24T14:41:55.325-08:00That is pretty sweet/funny/annoyance/interesting. ...That is pretty sweet/funny/annoyance/interesting. And, it really gets the BA Psych degree in me going. <br />I wonder how much it's related to your ever growing mid-section or if it is just a phase or a personality trait/tendency or ???<br />I would say let it go for now but if he's trying get attention and is personifying the bear a bit (maybe more than a bit?!) :) I would reassure him that BBB is going to suffer the same consequences and discipline that he would/does. So for example, when it's nap time EVERYONE naps. And, if BBB doesn't use the potty before nap time then he'll have to wait and if he's disrespectful then he'll need to have a timeout (or whatever discipline you two use), etc. If he doesn't nap (BBB, I mean) then he'll have to go to bed early. <br />All that aside, many of us have soother/blankie friends who follow us everywhere for years and while this is a pretty intense friendship/relationship right now, you might just want to let it run it's course for awhile. <br />This time next week they may have a fight and he'll hate the thing. Ha ha - you could only wish. :)<br />Let us know!Ashleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464921024238713107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6108500436058404853.post-64614150157851919462012-02-24T13:20:22.995-08:002012-02-24T13:20:22.995-08:00I have no advice, but wanted to let you know that ...I have no advice, but wanted to let you know that I was laughing out loud as I read your post! Oh little boys and their imaginations....thanks for letting me know what I'm in for whenever Lukas starts talking!nestingswanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623873193539313217noreply@blogger.com