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Calling dad by his first name

My Daughter (22 months old) insists on calling her dad by his name and not papa or daddy. How do I break this habit?

Calling dad by his first name
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Am pregnant now!

    Address ur husband as papa or daddy as well. Similar to how u want ur Lo to call him. Eventually they will follow suit

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