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| 4 yr old having "accidents" | 11/22/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: Good evening! My wife and I are the parents of 3 beautiful girls, aged 5 and 4 (twins). One of our 4 ...
A: The first thing you want to do is take her to the doctor just to be sure there is no medical issue. ...
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| Boyfriend sleeping with 6 year old daughter | 11/18/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My boyfirned and I live together and he shares custody of his 6+ year old daughter. When we have ...
A: These behaviors are not necessarily inappropriate, but its about time that some limits are set. ...
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| My 4-almost 5 year old and his school | 11/17/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: I have a very bright and healthy boy who has just started junior infants and is finding it very ...
A: I can see how this behavior would be worrying, especially as you know it is out of character. I ...
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| Almost 5 year old aggressive behavior | 11/15/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I just read a question from Kirsten dated 8/7/07 and it sounds exactly like my son. He is having ...
A: As things settle down, so should his unsettled feelings. He does need consequences for his behavior ...
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| My 6yr olds behavior | 11/15/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: Im concerned about my 6yr old daughters obnoxious behavior.she gets this way when around other ...
A: Let's face it, 6 yr olds can be obnoxious! They are learning so much and have so many questions. ...
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| Almost 5 year old aggressive behavior | 11/15/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I just read a question from Kirsten dated 8/7/07 and it sounds exactly like my son. He is having ...
A: Talk to teachers to learn if there is a new student or a change in the classroom that may be a ...
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| 9 year old daughter + anger | 11/14/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: I have a 9 year old daughter who is so negative, angry all the time. She is very indecisive, likes ...
A: This is not uncommon behavior for this age group. It’s particularly common for a younger sibling but ...
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| My daughter doesn't want me to have a boyfriend | 11/12/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I am a mom and ended my 15 year relationship 2 years ago. My 11 year old daughter was handling ...
A: This is not an unusual situation. It can be hard to share after having been the center of attention ...
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| My daughter doesn't want me to have a boyfriend | 11/12/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: I am a mom and ended my 15 year relationship 2 years ago. My 11 year old daughter was handling ...
A: This must be hard for you, you are caught in the middle of a difficult situation. My parents got ...
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| in the long term | 11/9/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: i have a 31/2 year old son and i want some insight on how important a fathers role is to him im the ...
A: Father figures are important; however, its always better to have a good role model. Further, while ...
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| 5yr.old wetting herself constantly while sitting in class | 11/7/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: i am a teacher(pre_k}. we have a 5 yr. old girl who wets herself at least 3times a day. she won't ...
A: I have a few theories concerning your questions. I am aware of a medical condition that just ...
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| 6 Year Old Hitting At School | 11/7/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: I recently received a phone call from my child's teacher today that he was hitting another student ...
A: Did the school give you both sides of the story? Do you know why your son hit another student? ...
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| My 5 year old and her behavior in Kindergarden. | 11/7/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a 5 year old daughter. She is as per her teacher a young adult. She has an old soul. She ...
A: You do need to support the teacher in her efforts and that may mean some consequences at home for ...
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| 5 year being bossy | 11/7/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son just turned 5 last week. whenever my husband and I play with him he has all these rules that ...
A: Its not unusual for kids to be bossy at this age, but that doesn't change how annoying it is. One ...
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| My 5 year old and her behavior in Kindergarden. | 11/6/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a 5 year old daughter. She is as per her teacher a young adult. She has an old soul. She ...
A: I find it interesting that the teacher describes your daughter as a "young adult and old soul" and ...
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| my very troubled 6 year old | 11/6/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I am devastated over the recent behavior of my daughter. She is almost 6 and started kindergarten at ...
A: I'm glad to hear you're seeing a therapist as this behavior can be from a multitude of things and a ...
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| visitation with 6yr old and daddy | 11/4/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My situation is that my 6yr old beautiful little girl has been visiting her dad every other weekend ...
A: Children's behavior doesn't suddenly change without some sort of catalyst. It doesn't have to be ...
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| She won't stop talking and moving around | 11/1/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My daughter is 5 and she's always been inquistive, a talker and a mover. She was having so many ...
A: By saying the "results are good" I'm assuming that the doctor determined she didn't have ADD or ...
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| Temper Tantrums/fits in a 5.5 yo | 11/1/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have a 5.5 yo little girl. At school and in public she is very well behaved. She gets along well ...
A: Temper Tantrums are the worst aren't they? Have you ever just given her a good spat? She is ...
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| Advice on Playground Issues | 10/31/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: This may seem trivial, but I wanted advice on what to tell my 5-yr old daughter about some issues ...
A: Unfortunately she is going to come up against this attitude from others a lot and she needs to ...
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| 5 year old not gaining weight | 10/28/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have been struggling with health problems with my five year old for several years. She is being ...
A: It sounds like you have been conscientious in getting your daughter tested for numerous symptoms and ...
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| 6 yr. old boy | 10/26/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son is showing a pattern of disrespect towards his 1st grade teacher. It seems at home this type ...
A: Not doing his best work is not a sign of disrespect. What other behavior is the teacher indicating ...
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| five year old boy | 10/25/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I am a mother of three children ages 8, 7 and 5.5 years. My question is regarding my youngest. He is ...
A: Five years can still be very young particularly for boys. But you are right, being larger, people ...
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| 6 year old son/anxiety | 10/24/2007 | Cathy Bailey |
Q: Our 6 year old son is experiencing extreme anxiety in certain social situations: In the classroom ...
A: It sounds as if your son has not yet understood that trouble for some does not equal trouble for ...
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| sneaking food | 10/23/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: "I have a 6 yo daughter that has developed the habit of getting into food, and/or picking at food ...
A: Food hoarding can be the symptom of several things. I would suggest that you first take her to the ...
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| Sneaking Food | 10/23/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have a 6 yo daughter that has developed the habit of getting into food, and/or picking at food ...
A: I would suggest that you have her tested for food allergies. Some allergies may actually increase ...
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| Sneaking Food | 10/23/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: I have a 6 yo daughter that has developed the habit of getting into food, and/or picking at food ...
A: I wonder if she is just plain hungry. Children have growth spurts and sometimes have achy legs ...
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| Uncharacteristic behavior in 6 yr. old daughter | 10/22/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: Recently our 6 yr. old daughter has shown some uncharacteristic behavior that has left my husband ...
A: A couple of things maybe going on. First of all, she's not likely to know why she wanted to do it. ...
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| Behaviors after visits | 10/22/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: We are the mother of 2 adopted girls, aged 15 and 18. We also have a foster son who is 4. My ...
A: First of all, hats off to you for making such a big and important commitment to this child's life. ...
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| my 5 yr old daughter | 10/21/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: me and my ex have been split up since my daughter was 8 months old we never see eye to eye on ...
A: You are at a definite disadvantage in being able to be heard aren't you? Children aren't much ...
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| disrespect | 10/19/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My hubby and I live with our widowed daughter and her 10 yr old girl. I say 10 going on 15 in ...
A: Grandparenting is supposed to be fun! What's up with that? When you are the one's living with, do ...
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| BOYS | 10/18/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: I am a grandmothe, living with my widowed daughter and her 10 yr old girl. Rhonda has entered ...
A: At this age keep it simple..don't go in to all the details unless she ASKS and then answer honestly ...
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| My 6 years old girl does not play with toys. | 10/18/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: My daughter is six years old and she does not have any interest in toys. As matter of fact this has ...
A: I am so sorry you did not try to find help before this...she needs to learn to make friends and play ...
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| Unruly 6 year old | 10/17/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I don't know if just typing all of this will be enough, but I have been engaged to my fiancee now ...
A: There are a couple of issues that need to be addressed before you and your fiance get married. Its ...
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| 10 year old son | 10/16/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son is too cool to wave or say hi to me in front of his friends at the bus stop. Should i try ...
A: Its not unusual for kids to stop being outwardly affectionate or even acknowledge their parents. It ...
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| 7 year old girl with friendship trouble | 10/15/2007 | Debbie Preece |
Q: My daughter is a 2nd grader. She has a pleasant personality over all. She has friends wherever she ...
A: Learning socialialities is a challenge at any age. My suggestion would be to continue encouraging ...
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| Serious problem with my 6.7 year old only Son | 10/13/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: My son is 6 years and 7 months old in standard 1. In studies he is doing very fine and class ...
A: There are a couple of things that can be going on. It sounds as if he's angry and directing it at ...
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| my 5 year old hates me! | 10/12/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: My husband & I and our three children emigrated to Canada from UK about 3 months ago. We have a ...
A: Cathy, he does not hate you but needs for you to put into words FOR him the way he is feeling...he ...
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| Frustrated 7 year old | 10/12/2007 | Leslie Truex |
Q: I have a 7 year old son who, no matter what task he is doing, gets extremely frustrated when he ...
A: It sounds like he has developed low self-esteem. This can come from a variety of places and doesn't ...
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| imaginary friend for 11 year old girl | 10/10/2007 | Evelyn Petersen |
Q: I have triplets and they all are "into" Digimon characters. All are girls. One daughter recently ...
A: Imaginary friends are common between ages 3 and 5, but after real friends are made, they usually ...
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