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| consistently wetting underwear at age 4 | 11/10/2007 |
Q: We potty trained our daughter (and her twin brother) at age three. After about 6-8 months, there ...
A: I applaud your consistency in trying different approaches and sticking with them a sufficient length ...
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| 3 1/2 year old behavior | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I am a father of two kids, a 3 1/2 year old girl and a six month old boy. I have been married for ...
A: Your daughter's behavior may be a reaction to having a baby brother. Or it can be just a delayed ...
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| Sleep | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My 7 month old will not go to bed after his bottle at night. He drinks his bottle I lay him down; ...
A: You recognize that children need bedtime routines in order to fall asleep and sleep soundly. But I ...
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| daughter's behaviour | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have 22mo old daughter. I'm currently full time at school. 5 days a week.8:30-4pm. My daughter is ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about all of the stress you're experiencing that affects both you and your ...
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| 3 year old behavior | 10/28/2007 |
Q: When my daughter was 12 weeks pregnant her boyfriend left her and I gave her all the support I could ...
A: There are various reasons for children to be upset about visits with a noncustodial parent. Just ...
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| Question about food and my 4 year old | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out an answer because this is making me nuts. My son is not a good eater. I'v ...
A: You're absolutely right. Many young children between two and five are not "good eaters." Usually, ...
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| Mother 38 y/o + Daughter 3 y/o = Trama | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Windell, My wife and I have a 3 y/o daughter. Until the last few months she was literally a ...
A: When tantrums are happening with only one parent, it generally means that either one parent is ...
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| 8 month old that grabs and hits | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a mother of three and I can't remember if my other girls did this. My 8 month old is very ...
A: As children develop some motor skills, they do exactly what you're describing. At six and seven ...
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| anxiety tantrums after new baby | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Good afternoon, Six weeks ago, we brought home a second child. My 2-year-old son has reacted quite ...
A: He's sleeping more? That's great. What a relief for you!:) As for the tantrums in the car, I think ...
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| son | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Why does my 2 year old son still wake up in the middle of the night and cry?
A: Night-time awakenings are fairly common in infancy and the toddler years. However, you need to give ...
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| Sleep Problem for toddler | 10/18/2007 |
Q: my son is 22 months old, and had been a joy to raise. Always very happy/cheerful and a great ...
A: Many children gradually stop taking naps in the toddler and preschool years. Some of them (even ...
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| strong willed toddler | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 22mo old granddaughter i have 4days a wk. I had her the 1st 6mo of her life and then 3 to 5 ...
A: There are many strong-willed toddlers. And there are young children who show strong wills who will ...
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| 4 year old sleep problem | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I hope it's okay to ask this question to two of you. I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old ...
A: These are not unusual problems. Of course, after a separation of parents, it is probably not the ...
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| 4 year old and low loft bed | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are discussing purchasing a low loft bed for our 4 year old son. This bed will be ...
A: Here are some steps for helping children sleep in their own room and their own bed. It is a proven ...
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| how to aproach my toddler with the break-up? | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I am a mother of a 3yr girl and 4yr old boy I have been living with my boy friend for the past 2yrs ...
A: You should tell them one to two weeks before he leaves. The two of you should talk to them at the ...
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| 4 yr old son who has a baby doll | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My son is 4 years old and has a doll that he has named Ellie. He is the baby of the family and ...
A: I certainly do not share your in-laws' concerns. What kind of problems are going to appear in the ...
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| Holding mom's hair at night | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a son who will be 4 in December. He cannot go to sleep at night time unless he is running ...
A: First of all, he should be sleeping by himself. Second, tell him it hurts you when he pulls on your ...
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| 4 year old and low loft bed | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are discussing purchasing a low loft bed for our 4 year old son. This bed will be ...
A: I understand the space problem and the need to conserve the space. However, what assurance do you ...
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| 4 year old | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am raising my 4 year old granddaughter, and she was born with gastroschisis, and has a large scar ...
A: Children don't like to be different. Other children, recognizing a difference, will bluntly ask ...
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| ocd specialists, Rochester area | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have been seeking treatment for our 10 year old with OCD and am looking for a skilled therapist in ...
A: I would suggest Bela Chopp, Ph.d. (she's at the Oakland University Counseling Center) or you might ...
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| pre-schooler vs. priviate areas | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am having some major issues with my 4 year old son. Within the past week he has been touching ...
A: There are many childhood behaviors which frighten us parents. And we all tend to do what you are ...
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| Extremely whingy 17 month old boy | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have a daughter of 4 years and a 17 month old son who from birth has constantly been really ...
A: Some children are somewhat more whiney, but your son is still very young. And despite his ...
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| Irrational Movie Fear | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old has attended the same daycare/preschool most of his childhood with no real ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that your son developed fears from watching movies at school. I happen to believe ...
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| ocd specialists, Rochester area | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have been seeking treatment for our 10 year old with OCD and am looking for a skilled therapist in ...
A: I have two names of psychiatrists with very good reputations: Dr. Jeffrey London (in the Birmingham ...
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| My 8 year old is peeing in his room | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I just read a question that was asked by another parent that is similar to my situation. My son is 8 ...
A: Obviously, no matter what the previous counselor said, he is not fine. Something is bothering him. ...
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| son peeing in house | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Last night I woke up at two thirty in the morning to find my almost six year old son peeing in the ...
A: I'm sure you are everything you said you are, including irritated and frustrated. But who said ...
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| Hello | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a daughter that is 6 and in 1st grade. We have caught her peeing around the house. First ...
A: This is particularly unusual for a girl. But whenever any child of five or six or older begins ...
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| tip toe walking | 10/1/2007 |
Q: my daughter is 20 month old ,she toe walks at least 2x a day that i observed. is this related to her ...
A: I'm glad to hear you consider your daughter normal, happy and pleasant. Tip toe walking may not be ...
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| OCD in a 4yr old | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I understand that there's nothing you can do re:OCD in small children & I don't want him on Meds; ...
A: Are you able to talk to him after he's had a meltdown? Does he see the connection between wanting ...
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| Unmanageable 3 year old behavior | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I have triplet girls who are 3 years and 4 MOS old. They were all born very healthy and are where ...
A: Sorry to hear about the stress of raising one of your triplets. What you have told me suggests what ...
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| 5 month old baby not sleeping through the night | 9/30/2007 |
Q: He sleeps by 8:00 PM then wakes up at 12:00 AM, 2:00 AM then wakes up at 5:00 AM then doesn't ...
A: It's every parent's goal to have a baby who sleeps through the night. But many don't. Often it's ...
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| 2 Year old boy | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am the proud father of a seemingly brilliant little guy. He is 2.3 years old, and appears to be ...
A: It sounds like you have a curious, bright, normal toddler. He is advanced in intellectual ways for ...
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| Fear of loud noises | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My son has been frightened by an F1-11 fighter plain which fly over our city during special ...
A: You didn't tell me how old your son is, but I would guess he is two or three years old. Many ...
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| Four year Old-Over Active/Eating,No Sleep, No Apologies | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Our son turned four this month. We have 3 other children ages 10-16. He has been quite a strange ...
A: Mother knows best! But I'm not ready to say he is abnormal. The average range is so very wide that ...
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| sensitive strong-willed toddler | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 3 yr old boy who is an only child. He is an extremely sweet and sensitive child ...
A: My guess is that your son has a combination of temperamental traits that predispose him to be ...
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| fearfull two year old | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my two year old nephew, who I'm in close contact with. I'm concerned about ...
A: This sounds like a boy who is a little more sensitive to sounds and startles (as you point out) ...
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| 4 1/2 year old Misbehaving at School | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My son is a great kid however last year he was in Pre K3 with 5 kids in the class and this year he ...
A: It sounds like your son is active and maybe a bit impulsive. But many 4-year-olds have the same ...
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| emotional pre-schooler | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter, who will be 5 in a couple of months is extremely emotional. At first, I thought it was ...
A: I've seen many young children who wear their hearts on their sleeves. But I've seen many sensitive, ...
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| school age child bm's in pants | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old boy who either does not make it to the bathroom in time or can't wipe properly ...
A: I would suggest to start with a physical exam from a pediatrician. Talk to a pediatrician to make ...
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| My 4 month old hates me | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a first time mom and am convinced my 4 month old son hates me. My husband and I work part-time ...
A: Obviously you are a loving, caring mother. And you're doing so many things so well. As a result of ...
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