Lost In Translation
Posted: August 3, 2012 Filed under: Miss Cheryl, Tales, Tips | Tags: Big Cat, children profanity, curse, cuss, cussing, Doc, first words, learning to talk, Mr.Man, nanny, profanity, Rebel, speech, swear, swearing, talking, toddler, understand 2 CommentsAs a Supernanny, I pride myself on my ability to understand my young charges, an unspoken bond existing between us. However, when it comes to toddlers, it is in the realm of the verbal that a vast divide in understanding may occur. Toddler Speak, also known as gibberish, poppycock, and “huh?” is both endearing and confounding at the same time. Hearing a child formulate his/her first words is so adorable, it’s the chance to hear his/her speaking voice, which in and of itself is heart-melting. That combined with his/ her earnest efforts to communicate? So awesome, though not a little bit puzzling. Read the rest of this entry »