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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| extreme mood swings in toddler | 2/9/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: I have a toddler that will be turning three next month. For the past two years I have been dealing ... A: It is not uncommon for young children to have mood -- and behavior -- swings. The problem is that ... | ||
| Bruxism | 2/6/2012 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I have been writting to you off and on abt my daughter.She is now 4 yrs and 2 months old and goes to ... A: I'm not really sure, given her age. I've heard that there are inserts that can be used for adults ... | ||
| Leaving 17 month old with grandparents for 5 days | 2/2/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: I am planning on leaving my (who will be then) 17 month old son with my parents in the Netherlands ... A: At 17-months of age, your is very likely firmly attached to you. Therefore, he probably feels secure ... | ||
| Repetition | 2/2/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: My son is 4 1/2 yrs old. He is in pre-school and he quietly repeats everything that is said to him ... A: Many younger children process information and learn this way. This is generally called "private ... | ||
| Toilet training for 3 yr old | 1/24/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: This is reg my 21 month son's problem of strange behaviour related to his toilet training. He is ... A: Many young children, like your son, tend to withhold their bowel movements. The fact that he enjoys ... | ||
| toddler over sensitve | 1/22/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: I am writing to you as i am in total dismay... My 2 1/2 year old daughter was such a calm and quiet ... A: Do not be dismayed. Lots of toddlers act like this -- and at exactly the same age. It is very ... | ||
| sleep problems | 1/21/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: I have a 1 year old baby boy(he was born on the 8th of january 2011)who was a very good sleeper ... A: You're facing a very common situation. That is, infants and toddlers can be going along fine. Then a ... | ||
| 2year old Behavior | 1/17/2012 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: Iam worried about the behavior of my 2year old son.He is my first son,so i feel i dont know how to ... A: Nimra, I am not very familiar with the combined living situation that you are dealing with. I ... | ||
| 9 month old will not sleep | 1/10/2012 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: My son is a week short of 9 months, and he refuses to sleep at night. He wakes 4 or 5 times per ... A: He's waking up because he's still hungry in this case. Is he on solids? Try giving him some solid ... | ||
| 2 year old enjoys being aggressive | 1/8/2012 | M Kay Keller |
| Q: outgoing 2 year old boy (dob 8/25/2009) who has energy like I've never seen before. He's the type ... A: Yes, you need to be worried and it sounds like you are worried. First, you need to monitor his ... | ||
| shreiking baby | 1/6/2012 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I've asked you a question before. I hope it's okay if I ask another. My 8 month old is a shreiker! ... A: Te, sorry it took a few days to get back to you. Beyond having 4 kids, I work 2 jobs, so rest is at ... | ||
| sleep | 1/4/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: I have an 11 month old little girl. She is very well behaved, incredibly bright, and full of life. ... A: Apparently you did not read the fine print in the contract when you got your baby. :) Babies and ... | ||
| desperate mother of 4 yr old girl looking for answers | 1/3/2012 | James Windell |
| Q: Ive recently met someone who has a 7 yr old boy and now we all live together. The father of my ... A: The stress of changes in a young child's life often does result in changes in the child. Many ... | ||
| shreiking baby | 12/31/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I've asked you a question before. I hope it's okay if I ask another. My 8 month old is a shreiker! ... A: Te. You are welcome to ask me as many questions as you feel you need to. I don't mind and will tell ... | ||
| My grandson | 12/29/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: One is 9 the other is 3, the 3 year old will be 4 at the end of Jan. My question is about the three ... A: It is not uncommon for young children to resent it when another person (even another parent) is ... | ||
| out of state visitation | 12/26/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: I have custody of my 3yr old son and I live in CA. My ex wife moved to WY and now is wanting to ... A: I think it is important that your son spend time with his mother to get to know her. However, I ... | ||
| Delay in talking | 12/20/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: My Sister in law son is 3 years old and he is still unable to speak, i mean at this age a child ... A: I have never heard of any foods or anything that either help or hinder speech. I would suggest an ... | ||
| 2 year old son waking up grumpy. | 12/16/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I have a wonderful, curious, independent, somewhat hyper 2 year old son. He for the most part is ... A: Based on personal experience, I believe it is either a stage some children go through or, as I joke ... | ||
| help! | 12/14/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: Please consider this a follow up question, and am so sorry to ask this, but i asked you a question ... A: Sorry about the delay...I had originally answered the question on my cell phone, which doesn't allow ... | ||
| Three year old daughter is destructive and not listening | 12/14/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I have three year old fraternal twin girls, and an 8 month old son. My one daughter has always been ... A: You certainly have your hands full! I would try to continue everything you are doing completely - ... | ||
| Floor dangers/etible floor finds | 12/14/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I am asking this question because I am genuinely upset and confused here about an issue. I ... A: Don't panick and don't listen to those yahoo idiots! You did not scar your first child for life and ... | ||
| security blanket | 12/13/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I have a 5 month old daughter who uses her spit rags as security blankets. She has done this for ... A: It's fine to let her have this...especially if it is a comfort. Just don't let it get to the point ... | ||
| New baby on the way | 12/13/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: ) I have two questions Me and my partner of four years have been caring for my nephew (Nathan) ... A: If Nathan's current room is smaller than the others, try suggesting that since he is a "big boy" and ... | ||
| unhappy toddler at daycare | 12/9/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I am a grandma of a 15 month old girl. My daughter went back to work 4 months ago. Jessie is in ... A: Given that you say she is well adjusted and happy in other circumstances, I believe that it may just ... | ||
| 27 month old boy with severe stranger anxiety | 12/8/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: My 27 month old has been extremely alert since he was 3-4 months old and at that time he wouldn't ... A: This does sound like he is more than just a little shy, especially with it starting so young and ... | ||
| Know it all mommy | 12/8/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I am a new stay at home mommy-my daughter is 4 1/2 months old-and started going to a mommy group as ... A: I don't think you are over reacting. There are many parents, especially those who have had a ... | ||
| 3 year old and counseling.... | 12/6/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: My name is Jennifer, I have a 3 year old little boy named Lyall. In the last year his father and I ... A: I think maybe a child psychologist wouldn't be such a bad idea, especially if he is acting out with ... | ||
| development of a 11 month old with 50/50 custody | 12/5/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: I have a 11 month old daughter that is primarily with her mother. My ex will not let me have 50/50 ... A: I don't know what will convince your co-parent to have 50-50 custody. However, there is no evidence ... | ||
| aggression in 20 month old boy | 12/1/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: He has hit all of his developmental markers ahead of schedule and has a clean bill of health from ... A: Given the situation he was born into, this suggests to me that he witnessed personally a LOT more ... | ||
| Article in the Advance 11/29/11 Think your child needs therapy? | 11/30/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: This question is for James Windell. After reading your article in the advance on 11/29/11, "Think ... A: Although there are various reasons for seeking therapy for a child, I generally don't see therapy as ... | ||
| Discipline | 11/29/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: James, I have 2 toddler grandchildren (2 and 3 yrs old). Parents of both threaten disciplinary ... A: I know lots of parents swear by the 1-2-3 Magic (time-out) method and others -- like yourself -- who ... | ||
| Toddler son doesn't want to leave mom while asleep | 11/26/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: We have a 2 1/2 boy who has been sleeping with my wife since he was about 1 year old. When he was ... A: While there are many families that sleep together in the same room, when it becomes a problem then ... | ||
| Stubborness | 11/24/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: I have a 6 yrs old girl, who is a bless but i am encoutering some discipline problems with her,she ... A: What is your basic concern? Is it that she doesn't respond or comply immediately? Or that she ... | ||
| 2 year old tantrums | 11/24/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: My 26 month old son is having massive tantrums all the time when he doesn't get what he wants. I ... A: Some toddlers can be very challenging. And, as you point out, tantrums are very normal for ... | ||
| Hitting @15 months | 11/23/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: I read a response on hitting but need further information. I've been doing the advice of putting my ... A: At 15 months old, I am a believer that smacking their hand is appropriate when they hit. It teaches ... | ||
| Baby who won't stop crying. | 11/22/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: My daughter who is 10 months old, doesn't stop crying until I hold her. Her father has been her life ... A: A lot of children go through this, especisally if thry have been held a lot as an infant. The ... | ||
| 3 Year old acting out after coming home from dad's house | 11/21/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: My son is a really good boy usually but he visits his father every other weekend and when he comes ... A: Your son's behavior is rather common. Sometimes it is related to a different kind of care at your ... | ||
| Troubled Parent | 11/18/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: I have a 13yr, 9yr, 3yr, and soon to be 1yr old. The first is a girl and last 3 are boys. My three ... A: It's amazing how different our children are. Your first two apparently caught on to this sharing ... | ||
| 3 1/2 year old cries all the time and makes herself vomit | 11/17/2011 | James Windell |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old daughter is a very bright, verbal, independent child. She wants to do everything ... A: Yep, little kids can make us feel like the worst possible parents sometimes. But it sounds like you ... | ||
| 14 month old doesn't eat solids | 11/14/2011 | Melissa Payne |
| Q: my son has had a lot of difficulties eating...he refused to nurse and didn't want a bottle (some of ... A: I certainly understand your concern regarding his eating. If I were you, I would be willing to ... | ||
Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers
Answers by Expert:
Melissa Payne
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions about children from newborn (including preemie) to preschool. I can also try to provide emotional support for people who have had a stillborn child. I am a stay-at-home Mom who also does property management for an investor.
Experience
I have 4 children - 2 daughters born November 2004, November 2005, a son born September 2008 and a son born in September 2010. My daughter born in 2005 was a preemie (3 months early) and I also had a daughter stillborn in 2006 and a miscarriage of a daughter in 2009.
Organizations
I am a lifetime member of Business Professionals of America.
Education/Credentials
I have a diploma in Child Day Care and an Associate Degree in Teacher Aide. I have worked in the Day Care field, as well as having my own children.
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