[blparent] naming body parts.

[Jane Jordan (GMail)]

I've taught Heather  the real names, but I have also explaind that there 
are other names that are sometimes used.

Jane



On 5/5/2010 4:32 PM, Pipi wrote:
> Hey y'all,
> I hope this isn't considered off topic. It's a parenting issue, while 
> not specifically a blind parent issue.
> Savannah is really into asking, "what's this?" Body parts was the game 
> this morning. I was changing her diaper and she pointed to her vagina 
> and asked, what's this.  I simply replied, it's your vagina.
> I've been thinking. Many people have little names for private parts.  
> I could make a list of the rediculous to the common, but i'll refrain. 
> I was just curious how other parents have approached or plan to 
> approach naming the private areas.
> But also things like stomach vs. belly and other correct names vs 
> common names for body parts. elbow vs funny bone, things like that.
> Pipi
>
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