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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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, ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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Parenting K-6 Kids
Answers by Expert:
Leslie Truex
Top Expert on this page
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.
Education/Credentials
BA in Psychology and MSW.
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