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| 6 year old son | 9/6/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My 6 year old son just started first grade @ a new school. He Is a very friendly, but sensitive boy ...
A: Childhood depression and anxiety is more common that people think. I would work on developing ...
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| Age 5 child in pre-reception | 9/6/2007 | MaryAnn F. Kohl |
Q: Good day. My daughter is 5 years old and is in pre-reception at a school which she will be at until ...
A: My specialty is creativity and art, but I'll give you my personal opinion if you'd like to know what ...
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| 11 year old with fire drill anxiety | 9/5/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son is in 6th grade and and has had anxiety to fire drills that started around the beginning of ...
A: This is an unusual fear and its not clear where its come from. What happened in 4th grade that he ...
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| help us! = ) | 9/5/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: Truex! I am a Senior in high school and participate in a class called Future Problem Solving (FPS). ...
A: I'm not supposed to answer homework problems, however, I can give a little guidance. First, is this ...
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| 4 year started kindergarden | 9/5/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My son is in his third week of Pre-K and he has ran three times from the teachers on the playground ...
A: I am so sorry that he is having such a hard time. I know it is difficult for you as a mom to see ...
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| First Grade Troubles??? | 9/3/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I am the mother of a first grader (school just started 5 days ago...) My daughter is one of three ...
A: First, take your daughter to the doctor to make sure the wetting isn't related to a medical issue. ...
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| five year old aggression and argueing with imaginary people | 9/2/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: my five year old son has had different stages of aggressive behavior since age two. last year for ...
A: This behavior may be helped by getting some parent education training and implementing interventions ...
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| My boyfriends 5 year old son, has recently threatened to stab and kill two people | 9/2/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: What exactly can i do. I am a parent of two (an 11 year old and a 2 year old). I am dating a guy ...
A: This behavior could be the result of a multitude of things including an inability to manage anger, ...
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| 6 Year old son hits other children and talks back | 9/1/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My 6 year old son hits other children when he is angry. He talks back to everyone including adults. ...
A: As a mother who loves her children, I'm sure you feel frustrated when your child doesn't get ...
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| 7 year old | 8/31/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My 7 year old boy whines all the time and my 10 year girl has no patience for him. She teases him ...
A: It is frustrating to say the least when siblings incite each other. What kind of rules do you have ...
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| Terrible changes in our 4-year-old... no resources left | 8/30/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My daughter is 4 1/2 years old and just starting her second year of pre-school. Until about a month ...
A: There is a saying I like that goes like this, "Motherhood (parenthood) is a snap. First your nerves ...
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| daughter 5 1/2 | 8/29/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My daughter Maegan is 5 1/2. She has always had a mind of her own but lately it is getting worse. ...
A: Getting children invested in good behavior takes a couple of things. First, I always recommend ...
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| 6 yr old daughter's classmate likes getting her in trouble | 8/29/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have one 6 year old daughter whom I would describe as confident and outgoing (talks too much and ...
A: You have a couple of options. The first is to keep biting your tongue and taking the abuse. Since I ...
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| My 6 year old is pulling away... | 8/28/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I'm having some unexpected issues with my 6 year old (almost 7). He's always been a pretty well ...
A: Seven is a bit young to start the "I'm tool cool for hugs" stage, but some kids do start younger. ...
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| Bad attitude | 8/28/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a step daughter who is 9 years old. She is very disrespectful to her father and I. She argues ...
A: I do recommend a parenting class or books to give you lots of great ideas. Also, do start with the ...
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| Bad attitude | 8/27/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a step daughter who is 9 years old. She is very disrespectful to her father and I. She argues ...
A: The short answer is to create some special time for her...focused time in which you and her dad are ...
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| My 6 year old daughter | 8/26/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I got a note home from my daughter's teacher already and it is only the second week of school. In ...
A: It's only the second week of school and your daughter is learning the rules. I have a friend whose ...
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| Educational software | 8/24/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: I recently came to know about FAST FORWORD products that help children in developing their reading, ...
A: I do not know anything about these products. This does not mean they are not reliable, but I would ...
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| First week of school | 8/23/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: Our son started Kindergarten this week and has been a totally different kid. He used to be very ...
A: Please make an appointment immediately with the teacher and explain your concerns and ask for ...
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| 6 yr old with a BIG attitude | 8/22/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: I babysit a 6 yr old neighbor girl every day before and after school. She and her brother also ...
A: You are doing the best you can and your methods seem very good to me. Try dicussing this with the ...
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| almost 6yr old daughter taking things from me | 8/19/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: This past few months, my daughter has snuck candy and other items and hid them in her room. Just ...
A: Its not that unusual for 6 year olds to have sticky fingers, however its usually impulsive (like ...
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| 6 year not wanting to eat | 8/19/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a six year old daughter who has recently decided she doesn't want to eat. She had a vomiting ...
A: First, take her to the doctor to make sure she doesn't have some sort of medical problem that could ...
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| 5 year old son & kindergarten | 8/15/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have 4 children ages 26, 25, 16 and 5. Girls except for my 5 year old bonus - a boy. He is a ...
A: It is obvious that you are an experienced mother. Children are different every time aren't they? I ...
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| 4 month old sleep habits | 8/14/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son was a big newborn, 9lbs. 11.2oz., eats alot and very frequently. He is now 4 months old and ...
A: I'd recommend starting with your doctor. You want to rule out any sort of illness or ailment that ...
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| Total defiance from my almost six year old!!! | 8/14/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have a son who is almost six. He has been acting out in the last few years but in the last year we ...
A: Children are certainly a challenge to even the most conscientious parent's. The first child is ...
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| Concerned about 7 year old daughter | 8/13/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I am a stay at home mom of 7 year old boy/girl twins. My concern is regarding my daughter. About a ...
A: Playing "doctor" isn't unusual; however, simulating intimate activities is a bit over the top. The ...
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| Unappreciative children! | 8/10/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have 6 year old twins and a 4 year old. No matter what I do, they absolutely will not take care ...
A: Picking up toys after playing with them is a pain for the parent. However, it is a constant issue. ...
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| 4-year old finger sucking | 8/9/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My 4 year old son has been finger sucking for forever. The dentist indicated we really need to do ...
A: I understand your concern as a parent. Did you ever suck your thumb or fingers as a child? I had a ...
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| Behavior problems with almost 5 year old | 8/9/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My (almost) 5 year old has been bullying (pushing, hitting, etc) the other kids at her daycare ...
A: Since the behavior is somewhat new, don't rule out some sort of incident that has led to this ...
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| Behavior problems with almost 5 year old | 8/9/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My (almost) 5 year old has been bullying (pushing, hitting, etc) the other kids at her daycare ...
A: Has she always been aggressive to other children or is this a new thing? Is it only at daycare or at ...
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| fourth grader that misses mom at school | 8/8/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: my fourth grade daughter cries at school because she says she misses me. this has happened every ...
A: Does this happen just at school or does it happen when she leaves you at other events such as sleep ...
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| son starting kindergarten | 8/7/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My husband and I are having a dispute. Our son is three years old and we are already discussing his ...
A: Your son should start kindergarten when he's ready to do so. Since he's three, you have two years to ...
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| Mom Sleeping with 11 Year Old Daughter | 8/6/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: Is this OK? If not, why not? It is not the daughters request - daughter moved into Mom's bed when ...
A: Sleeping with parents at this preadolescent age is NOT considered appropriate and there is complete ...
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| boundaries for 10 year old and 5 year old | 8/4/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have two children: one is ten, and the other is five. It is difficult to be consistent and fair ...
A: You need to be sure the boundaries you set are clear to everyone and that they are enforced. Your ...
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| 5 Year is Cried his way through K and looks like he set to do same in camp | 8/3/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: My five year old son is very bright. He scored above average in the academic areas tested in his K ...
A: Most child experts agree that five is far too young to be in a summer camp, and for your sensitive ...
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| Not Listening 5yr old Boy in grade K | 8/2/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a bright 5 year old boy who just started at a great public Kindergarten, the teacher called ...
A: Most behavioral interventions teach appropriate behavior and after a time, work without the full use ...
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| child behavior | 7/30/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: I have a 4 year old who I adopted 3 years ago.He came with some emotional problems and soom strange ...
A: Take him in for a complete physical with the doctor and also check his background especially in ...
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| dealing with a bossy and mean 4 yr old | 7/30/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: my 4 yr is a very bright, yet challenging little girl. She came into this world fighting and things ...
A: Bright and challenging children are challenges to all good families. You are not alone and that is ...
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| Drastic overnight change in 5 yr old | 7/30/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: About 3 weeks ago my 5 yr old daughter started telling me everything. She said that she had to tell ...
A: This behavior is so unusual for a five year old that I suspect a sudden change like this must have ...
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| 8yr old daughter tantrums | 7/29/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have a beautiful eight year old daughter. Her father and I have been divorced since she was about ...
A: It always tugs at our heartstrings when our children hurt. Motherhood is a tough experience at ...
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