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About Leslie Truex
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Expertise
I am a parent of two, but also I'm a social worker with over 15 year experience working with children and families. I can provide many tips and techniques to help with child behavior, interventions for specific behavioral issues, ideas to help children through difficult times such as divorce or grief, hints on keeping the family running smoothly, and tips for developing confident, happy children.

Experience
I have a master's in social work and over 15 years experience working with children and families. I have worked in schools, public health, mental health and adoption agencies providing parent education courses and children's groups.

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BA in Psychology and MSW.

   

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5 yr old son being overly affectionate and happy.11/23/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My son is 5.5 years old. He was diagnosed with a moderate speech delay just before age 3 and I ...
  A: It breaks my heart to think that your son's behavior has to be construed as "bad". I can see where ...
10 year old boy having problems11/22/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: I'm a mother of 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl. My oldest son is 10 and is experiencing some ...
  A: You have actually identified your answer; he needs support and reassurance. Imagine living in a ...
difficulty with 9 year old's anger issue11/22/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My daughter is 9 years old. I have been divorced from her father for nearly 5 years now and in a ...
  A: Emotions are felt physically and often need an outlet. Children often pick the safest and most ...
My 10 year old son11/20/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: I have a ten year old son that is having severe behavioral issues at home and at school. At school ...
  A: I can feel the urgency with which you speak and I will offer prayers in your behalf as well as your ...
5 year old11/20/2009Evelyn Petersen
  Q: I'm doing a report on everything about 5 year olds. now Ive got a 5 year old cousin but i need to ...
  A: ..but you can search online for what you need. See my website for good links. AND also see the ...
Hitting Child11/19/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: I work at an elementary school as a behavioral assistant. It is my responsibility to handle a ...
  A: This is a tough one! You have done exactly the right thing by implementing a reward system for ...
5 year old boy and sex11/19/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My 5 year old boy was at daycare (in home daycare). He had a pa day so he along with a 4 year old ...
  A: Its not unusual for children 4 to 6 years old to play doctor or "I'll show you mine if you show me ...
grumpy moods in my 5 year old11/18/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: my 5 year old girl is in year one and lerning spelling and have in general, lots of homework, in my ...
  A: Children express stress in various ways but it sounds like she is needing some attention. She might ...
Lunch room behavior11/18/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: I work in a small, Christian school as kindergarten aide and lunch room monitor. In the cafeteria, ...
  A: You do not deserve, nor should you tolerate, this kind of behaviour! For a start, it surprises me ...
6 year old rubbing his private parts11/16/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: I have a 6 year old son who is in First grade in a Private School. He has been having this habit of ...
  A: Masturbation is a habit that becomes addictive over time. It is a source of much havoc and can lead ...
should I remove my daughter from a sport11/16/2009MaryAnn F. Kohl
  Q: Is it wrong to remove a talented athlete (IL state level 5 Champ in Gymnastic ) that's 10 years old ...
  A: My personal belief is that the sports are "extra". Schoolwork and good sportsmanship are first. Give ...
Primary school ciriculum11/15/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: My son is will be 7 in late December. I am a sole parent and have so far witnessed him watching the ...
  A: I absolutely understand your concern and frustration...and I'm a teacher!!! I often wonder who it is ...
writing problem11/12/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: my son 5.5 yrs is in prep U.K.G. i am little worried abt his lack of writing skill.teachers call him ...
  A: I would not be too concerned about your son - and I don't think he's lazy! There are two broad ...
9 yr old cousin misbehaving11/12/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: My aunty is finding it very difficult to continue dealing with her, it has reached a point now where ...
  A: It sounds like things are getting overwhelming. I am sorry that there has been so much turmoil in ...
Young 6 yr old boy in 1st grade11/9/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: I have a six year old boy who just turned 6 on August 1st and started 1st grade August 18th.. His ...
  A: I recently answered a very similar question to your question. It sounds as though you are concerned ...
How much info is too much info for 8 year old boy11/8/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My son has just turned 8 years old. He is getting curious about erections that he is getting and ...
  A: There is a difference between an 8 year old and 11 year old who will be entering puberty in a couple ...
kissing kids11/3/2009Evelyn Petersen
  Q: my daughter is in kindegarten and told me that one of her classmates tried to kiss her on the mouth ...
  A: No Jessica, this is NOT normal and yes you need to tell the teacher about it. In addition, give ...
6yo easily frustrated and then quits activities11/1/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: My 6 yo son has always seemed to hesitate before trying anything new. When he was in preschool he ...
  A: Being a late developer may be more of a factor in your son seeming to 'quit' on things than an ...
cleaning up10/31/2009Evelyn Petersen
  Q: My son goes from one thing to another without cleaning up after himself. I frequently stop him from ...
  A: I don't know how old your son is, or how long he has had these bad habits. But one thing's for ...
6 year old boy has started to hit at school10/28/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: My 6 year old son just started kindergarten, it has been a smooth adjustment since he had been going ...
  A: Firstly, in terms of your son having a little trouble staying on task and completing activities - ...
6 year old-hitting in aftercare10/28/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: My 6 year old son is a very sweet cuddly boy, who loves to hug and kiss. Recently at his aftercare ...
  A: I have felt stressed over such things as well. Sometimes it's as simple as the fact that the child ...
A twist in the question about difficult behaviour in my 5 year old daugher10/28/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: .. i read your answer to another parent regarding their daughter and her difficult behaviour and i ...
  A: I feel that kids can change their behavior, but they won't do it by themselves. She has developed a ...
6 yo having accidents at school10/27/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: I have a 6 year old girl who is in first grade. She refuses to go to the bathroom at school. The ...
  A: It sounds like you have tried some creative ways to help her. Children seem to concentrate on ...
6-yr-old boy needs self control10/27/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: my husband and I are nearing our wits end with our 6-yr-old. He is constantly, I mean every few ...
  A: The burping and potty humor is normal at this age. Acting out is normal too...if allowed. The ...
My 5 year old son is a class clown10/24/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: 5 and 3 months. My 5 year old is in SK he disrupts the class. Since he started school JK hes been ...
  A: I am not certain why your son is behaving this way, but there could be a number of possibilities. ...
Kindergarten Readiness10/23/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: I am hoping you can help me to make a good decision for my 4-year-old son with regards to ...
  A: I absolutely understand your dilemma and I hope I can calm you down a little! OK - let's take one ...
Child sex play10/23/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: This is kinda weird as I'm no longer a child (19), but something's emerged from my childhood past ...
  A: If it was "completely consensual and non-coercive" I'd say its normal explorative play. Unless ...
My 5 yr old daughter is not performing in Kindergarten10/23/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: My daughter started Kindergarten about a month and a half ago, and I have already had a conference ...
  A: It seems to me that your daughter's school is putting way too much pressure on her - and you need to ...
6 year old not sleeping all of a sudden10/22/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: I am the father of a 6 year old little boy who, up to this point, hasn't given us any trouble ...
  A: Children's behavior doesn't change all of a sudden without a causal event. Kids don't have the ...
4 year always changing clothes, shoes, schoolbags, etc.10/22/2009Evelyn Petersen
  Q: My 4 year old prefers one outfit but is willing to wear other clothes if the outfit is in the wash. ...
  A: I have had this question once before in 26 years...and it was, interestingly, in the past year. ...
Parenting a nine year old boy10/22/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: I am 30 years old woman who has a nine year old son.Just to give a breif background on how I ...
  A: Because of your difficult past, connections to the heart may be difficult with people in general I ...
MY son doesnt talk to others.10/22/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: my name is Paola. i have a 6yr old son hes got this problem since he was a baby. he didnt talk until ...
  A: What is the school saying about this issue? What is your son saying? If he talks at home, it could ...
School Anxiety10/20/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: I have a 5 year old daughter that has never attending any preschool at all,she was all excited about ...
  A: Anxiety is not something that can be fixed in a one shot deal ... as you've discovered. You can pull ...
Stepdaughters sometimes over affectionate behavior twords me.10/20/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: My soon to be almost 8yr old stepdaughter is at times overkill on the affection she shows me.me and ...
  A: It may just be that your stepdaughter is craving your attention as she sees you as her male role ...
Competitive 5 year old girl10/19/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My daughter seems to be very competitive, and we think her tantrums are coming from her fear of ...
  A: This behavior will likely subside as she gets older. At her age its hard to share. You can give her ...
Competitive 5 year old girl10/17/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My daughter seems to be very competitive, and we think her tantrums are coming from her fear of ...
  A: Five year old girls can be overly dramatic and sensitive. But what I'm not clear on is whether or ...
my 5 yrs old behaviour in school10/17/2009Debbie Preece
  Q: I'm a mother of a 5 year old kid.Who is now in kindergarten.He is very into music and arts. He loves ...
  A: Sometimes children are very much socially adept before they go to school. They seem to excel in ...
8 year old son struggling socially in school10/16/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: We have an 8 eight year old son and 10 year old daughter. Our daughter has no problems socially she ...
  A: Sometimes children with brilliant minds struggle socially. Part if it may be that because he's ...
Motivating my 7 yr old10/15/2009Angie Wilcock
  Q: . My name is Elizabeth I am a 25 yr old single parent. My daughter is 7 yrs old and in the 2nd ...
  A: Apologies for not responding sooner, however I have been away on busines and have only just ...
Personal vs Private10/15/2009Leslie Truex
  Q: My husband and I have a 4 year old and 7 year old son. My husband and I have taken to the practice ...
  A: I don't see a problem with using "personal" instead of "private" parts. However, I do have some ...

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