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| will be 3 in Feb | 11/12/2007 |
Q: my grandson will be 3 in Feb, is in a mothers day out program two days a week and is on the trail as ...
A: Absolutely do stop. For so many reasons I could go into and the most important one is it is ...
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| will be 3 in Feb | 11/11/2007 |
Q: my grandson will be 3 in Feb, is in a mothers day out program two days a week and is on the trail as ...
A: It is not a boy thing and probably best not to go that direction as it just gives excuses for ...
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| will be 3 in Feb | 11/8/2007 |
Q: my grandson will be 3 in Feb, is in a mothers day out program two days a week and is on the trail as ...
A: Sounds like he is frustrated. You mentioned he has a hard time communicating. Has he been evaluated ...
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| M 3yr. old is having a hard time | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I have 2 children, a 5 yr. old and a 3 yr.old. My son up until a few months ago has been quite ...
A: You son is exhibiting signs of abuse. Regardless of whether or not the other mother is working with ...
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| potty training | 11/7/2007 |
Q: She has been potty training for about 6 weeks. She has had no pee accidents since the first week but ...
A: She maybe trying to tell you she doesn't feel emotionally ready to be a big girl. You and she maybe ...
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| My 18 month old is not sleeping | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My 18 month son has been waking up many times at night screaming and waking for the day anytime ...
A: Regardless of whether he had a check up a few months ago if you did not address this new behavior ...
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| odd behavior in 2 year old | 11/1/2007 |
Q: my granddaughter, when first placed in a highchair at about 6 months of age, would stiffen up and ...
A: This behavior will pass. However why not try and think of something she gets really excited about of ...
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| 4 year old not sleeping well | 10/29/2007 |
Q: You mentioned sleeping in your other answer to me. I wanted to mention that too in case you have ...
A: There are lots of postings here for you to read on bedtime routines. I absolutely am not in favor of ...
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| sleeping | 10/28/2007 |
Q: i have a two year old girl who has just learned to climb out of her crib. her first experience ...
A: First of all a bedtime schedule is not the same as a routine. A schedule is about time and a routine ...
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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: I am not sure from what you wrote how much your 4 year old is actually eating however it doesn't ...
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| Positive Language | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I am currently working with 2's and 3's. I need to know what to say and do when a child tells you ...
A: Please feel free to peruse the numerous postings on positive reinforcement. Bad behavior, unless it ...
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| My toddler doesn't sleep | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have a recently turned one year old little girl who has had trouble sleeping since she was born. ...
A: I found your question sitting in the question pool. Regretfully it had not been answered so I am ...
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| 2 and a half year old Kicking, hitting and pinching | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 and a half year old boy. He is social and happy. Loves to sing and dance...overall a ...
A: No I don't think you are being unreasonable expecting him not to hit and kick. However, you did not ...
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| getting my little girl off of drinking so much milk,and getting her off the bottle and eating food | 10/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 2 years old. she drinks way to much milk and along with that she also is still on the ...
A: Try making her food attractive to her. Making items with faces. Do a search on the internet and look ...
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| Daughters fighting | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 24 year old stay at home mom of two girls age one and a half and four and a half. My oldest ...
A: Wow! Typically this type of violent behaviior is done first to the child and then they act it out. ...
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| follow-up | 10/17/2007 |
Q: As an addendum to my previous question, we do have a routine of dinner, play, bath, pyjamas, books, ...
A: It sounds like it is working for him so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Remember times are all ...
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| Baby refusing to feed except on the breast | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am a working woman resumed work 3 days ago. My 3 and a half month old baby refuses to feed on ...
A: I found your posting in the question pool. Hopefully it has not been her a long time. I volunteered ...
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| follow-up | 10/17/2007 |
Q: As an addendum to my previous question, we do have a routine of dinner, play, bath, pyjamas, books, ...
A: Sarah: Good I am glad you have established the bedtime routines and possibly you could discuss with ...
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| 4 year old sleep problem | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I am the mother of a 4 year old and 2 year old. My 4 year old was a preemie; she had GERD and slept ...
A: Quite bluntly, this much change in a child's life is not time for a power struggle over bedtime ...
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| 3 yr old increased appetite and urination | 10/13/2007 |
Q: My son will be 3 in January and latelly (past week or so) he says he is hungry within minutes after ...
A: Sounds like you need a doctor's visit? Have you checked this out with his pediatrician? It maybe ...
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| 4 1/2 year old hitting loved ones | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My son is highly verbal and generally very well behaved, particularly at school and with outsiders. ...
A: Never ignore violence. When I suggest ignoring bad behavior I am very clear we do not ignore ...
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| Daughter Screaming At Night | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am a father of a beautiful 2 & 1/2 Year old girl. Without being too proud, she is extremely well ...
A: You are very perceptive of her comfort level. You don't need to take the crib away. Maybe just ...
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| Daughter Screaming At Night | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am a father of a beautiful 2 & 1/2 Year old girl. Without being too proud, she is extremely well ...
A: It sounds like you may need to adjust your perspective of your daughter. She is obviously advanced ...
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| My 18 month old | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am a single parent and I'm havingtrouble leaving my son with someone when I need to run errands. ...
A: Porita-Ann: It is a good thing he lets you know he doesn't want to stay with others. If he didn't I ...
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| after naptime crying session | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 month old who just started to walk, I do not know if that is relevant. My son was ...
A: I know it is distressing to parents when their child is distressed. It is so because when he cries ...
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| Changing day-cares | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I'm going through a divorce and have a 3 year old son. I would like to switch him from a home day ...
A: Let me start by saying I am sorry you have experienced a divorce. Being a single parent is a heroic ...
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| bad sleeping habit | 10/2/2007 |
Q: We recently moved, the move was difficult and on about our 3 rd night in the new house we were a;all ...
A: Be patient he will get back to normal. You may try to introduce him to massage after he gets a bath. ...
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| My son doesn't show interest in reading books | 9/30/2007 |
Q: My son is 23 months old. He has not started talking. He only says some word like mumma, papa etc. He ...
A: Dea Ashutosh: Children and toddlers especially do not just show an interest in books naturally. ...
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| my 4 year old | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I am concerned that my ex is coercing my 4 (she turned 4 today) into saying things that are untrue. ...
A: Of course a 4 year old can be manipulated into saying something that isn't true if and usually only ...
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| 2 yearl old at School | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I have just joined my 2 year old at School. Its been one month and he goes for 3 days to school. He ...
A: Even though you see other children playing near each other they are not often actually playing ...
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| Who is mental me or my 3 year old? | 9/26/2007 |
Q: About 4 months ago it took my DD to her 3 year check up. As part of the developmental screening the ...
A: Children do different behaviors at different ages. Developmental stages are only based upon looking ...
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| My Two Year old!! | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have an extremely energetic two year old, but I am at wits end with her. She is very mean to other ...
A: Your daughter sounds like she is sensitive. Try reading the book the sensitive child by Janet ...
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| Food Throwing | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter is just over 12 months and has been throwing food the last week or two. She may eat a ...
A: You are not going to like my answer. If she throws the food either ignore the behavior or stop ...
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| 2 problems | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old son wont sleep more then 2-3 hours at a time during the night no matter how long he ...
A: I did not at anytime say you were a bad mother. I regret this was the interpretation. My point to ...
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| 2 problems | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old son wont sleep more then 2-3 hours at a time during the night no matter how long he ...
A: I am not sure where you got the idea that a 4 month old was suppose to sleep all night long? Take ...
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| Toddler with extreme fear and anxiety | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am becoming increasingly concerned about my 2 year-old daughter. She seems to be on track ...
A: Phobias and fears are very common with toddlers. Mostly due to their change in development. As they ...
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| preschool crying | 9/11/2007 |
Q: My 3yr old started pre-school on Aug.20th and up until this week everything has been fine, but now ...
A: Has something in her environment changed at home or at school? Three is a very young age to be ...
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| swaddling my 3 month old | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is okay to continue swaddling my 3 month old at nap time and bedtime. He is ...
A: If you go to my website and click on services there is a toll free number to certified infant ...
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| swaddling my 3 month old | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is okay to continue swaddling my 3 month old at nap time and bedtime. He is ...
A: Beth: Swaddle but each time leave it a little bit looser. Wean him off of it. I believe babies use ...
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| potty training | 9/7/2007 |
Q: my daughter is showing some signs of potty training exmaple she holds herself even when she has a ...
A: I believe in allowing the child to lead us through their own communication. By all means she seems ...
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