Welcome Active Popular Browse. My 16 month old daughter has developed a habit of 'dry humping' mostly in the evenings when she's tired. She's been doing it since she was about 7 months. We've chosen to ignore the behaviour, not drawing attention to it, hoping that it'll go away over time but it seems to be becoming more regular with time. I saw a GP about it who said it's a normal part of child development, apparently both boys and girls do it although not all children do it , and as they grow older they usually stop on their own accord.
We don't really discuss it with friends and family because it's quite embarrassing but my in-laws did ask what she was doing the other night! Maybe the awkwardness of the topic is why we haven't heard other people talk about it.
Would love to hear from anyone who has, or is experiencing the same issue. Posted Sunday 07 May am. Former Member -. He did it on the floor, the bed and even on his toys sometimes..
But my partner thinks it's funny.. So while you can talk to your child about it, which I did, you might be putting your child in the position to keep a secret. Depending on what you share with them, they might want to process the information in their social group.
Of course you can reinforce with them, that this sex education is only to be discussed in the family, but some children may struggle to adhere to this. And this could put them in an awkward position socially to not talk to their friends about what they already know. If you are part of a more sheltered community, then you could probably wait until they are But if your kids are part of a public school system, and they are hearing other kids talking on the play ground, then you can bet that they will hear it from someone else first, if you wait too long.
Toni Cavanagh Johnson, Ph. D www. Archive Book An Appointment New or existing clients. Should we try to talk to him about it, and if so, what should we say? When you want to rub your genitals on Teddy, you can go in your room and close the door. A private activity means something we do alone — like when you see me close the door to the bathroom, you know I want privacy.
Safety Planning This can also be part of a bigger conversation around body rules, which would include giving him accurate names for his genitals. Keep the conversation going and use teachable moments to talk to him about safety.
Take the time to talk to him about healthy touch too — to ensure that he understands how to play safely, and so he knows what to expect from other people as well. To them it is not sexual the only thing they know is hey I found a new spot and it feels good and funny. Thanks jwcarter!
I've continued to do some reading about it and am feeling much better about it all. It was just so sudden and weird to me, but having the "slap" in the face telling me that it's not sexual like how adults experience it--it's just because it feels good to them, and is natural.
Here is an article, right here from Babycenter, in case anyone else finds this thread and wants to read it. But I think he caught on to what brother was doing DH thinks it's funny I don;t know what else to say to them But I'm going to check out that link too. Erin , Oh my! I would hate to have to try to explain that one to the teacher!! Yes--I am much happier with Elmo, I guess I need to remember to put a lock on the door to my room as soon as DD is in a big girl bed and can get out and wander around!
Hey congrats!! Totally normal. Kids do what feels good and of course, it feels great, lol.
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