Getting Child to Understand Their Name

Asked by monkeysue {156}
4/20/2010 1:47:34 AM

My daughter is 2. When you ask her who she is she says "You" because that is what I always say to her. I used to think it was adorable. (well I still do a little) I am hoping to figure out a way for her to learn her name is Sara and actually say it. I can get her to say it once in awhile she just doesn't understand that is her name. How can I fix this?

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Answered by Alexis {172}
4/21/2010 7:58:02 PM

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First of all, it is completely normal for your child to not distinguish herself by her name yet. This is a developmental milestone that she will reach when she is ready. In order to speed the process along, however, I would suggest using her name more often. Call her by name, sing her songs with her name in them (and point to her when her name comes up), and use other such methods to reinforce her name. When you do ask her her name, and she replies You, gently correct her. Tell her something along the lines of Yes, you are you. Your name is Sara. I'm going to ask you your name again. Can you tell me that your name is Sara? Practice and eventually she'll get it!

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		Maria Coral Just keep telling her and asking her name she will get it... Sunday, November 21, 2010

		Jackie Hassan I used to have the same problem with my little boy. I started looking in the mirror with him while I brushing his teet and say whos that in the mirror and I would say oh its mommy and.. Then he would say his name after awhile he started recognizing his name. Sunday, November 21, 2010

		Bridgette Rodgers I went through the same thing. My then 2 yr. old would look at pics of himself and when I would ask who it was he would say That`s You! because like you he was used to hearing me say it. Give it some time, and just keep working on the self-recognition and your little one will get it! Sunday, November 21, 2010