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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Three year old emtion. | 2/12/2012 |
| Q: Sir, I am in the process of getting a divorce and I have a three year old son. His mother moved him ... A: You're right. Since little kids see things that happen as being very personal, they can blame ... | |
| extreme mood swings in toddler | 2/9/2012 |
| 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 ... | |
| Leaving 17 month old with grandparents for 5 days | 2/2/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| sleep | 1/4/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| My grandson | 12/29/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| development of a 11 month old with 50/50 custody | 12/5/2011 |
| 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 ... | |
| Article in the Advance 11/29/11 Think your child needs therapy? | 11/30/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| 3 Year old acting out after coming home from dad's house | 11/21/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Horrible behavior | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is a few days over 3.5 years old. I believe she is very intelligent for her age (as ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your questions about your daughter. Your daughter is ... | |
| 3 1/2 year rejection of mother | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: He wants his father to do everything with him and when I even try to sit next to him he tells me to ... A: I know this hurts because you want to have a close relationship with your child. However, as you ... | |
| 3 yr old afraid of toys | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: We are concerned about our 3 yr. old daughter. She's always been nervous and a little fearful of ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to you. You are, of course, right about toddlers developing ... | |
| 1.5 month old takes a long time to sleep | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I recently started the Gina Ford routine with my 6 week old son. He is fine most part of the day ... A: I don't suggest keeping him up in the day time, with the hope that that will help him sleep longer ... | |
| 4 year old anxiety | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: Our 4 year old daughter has an unhealthy anxiety of what might come onto the TV, and it has grown ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I think your best approach is to allow her to avoid (as much as ... | |
| 1.5 month old takes a long time to sleep | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: I recently started the Gina Ford routine with my 6 week old son. He is fine most part of the day ... A: Your son is only six weeks old. Most children at this age are sleeping at least 14 hours a day -- ... | |
| Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers/Obsessive behavior | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I read the post on the child obsessed with stickers and stick things. I have a 10 year old who is ... A: It depends on what you mean by an "issue." Certainly both you and your daughter are fascinated by ... | |
| 15 month boy behaves like spoiled | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a father of a 15 month nice boy. I and his mother live with my parents, brother, sisters and ... A: Your son is still very young. He is just barely past the infancy stage. Therefore, he should not be ... | |
| 4 year old tantrum | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have some concerns if I am managing my 4 year olds tantrum's correctly. My daughter is a very ... A: Young children will have major meltdowns -- particularly when tired or stressed (or a combination of ... | |
| does my 2 year old not love me? why does he crave male attention? | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: sounds silly i know. Up until my son was about 16 months old. he was happy to see me in the morning. ... A: This is very common with toddlers. And I hear this from both moms and dads. Toddlers can be very ... | |
| Concerned parents | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: this is the second time I am communicating with you. I contacted you earlier in April(Qtn dtd ... A: I believe the longer you wait to have a second child, the greater the possibility of intense sibling ... | |
| impulsive behavior in preschooler | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: My son is almost 4 and has been having behavioral problems in preschool and other some situations ... A: Your description of the problem seems to also offer explanations of the cause as well as what should ... | |
| Concerned parents | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: this is the second time I am communicating with you. I contacted you earlier in April(Qtn dtd ... A: I'm sure you are doing a lot of things right because your son is making progress. He may, because ... | |
| my five year old! | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: i have a five year old boy,he is very sweet and extroverted,today i had a call from a teacher at the ... A: It is not unusual for children at literally any age to use poor judgment. Or to think that something ... | |
| Toddler/private parts pain/accidents and bed wetting | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 years old. She has been potty trained with an occasional bed or pants wetting. ... A: You did the right thing by having a physical examination by the doctor. This does not necessarily ... | |
| Behavioral | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I'm a young mother of a 16 month old little girl. She's extremely bright and although was a month ... A: Congratulations on having a bright daughter. You are right; she does seem more advanced than other ... | |
| preschool believes my 2 year old is showing red flags for autism | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: My 28 month old daughter recently started preschool, and her teacher has pointed out that my ... A: Most two-year-olds are growing and developing at a rapid pace. Part of this development involves ... | |
| Should a toddler take a nap? | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: Could you pls tell me whether a toddler should take a nap after lunch or during the afternoon? The ... A: Toddlers typically sleep about 12 to 14 hours a day. That means that they often need a nap or a ... | |
| dealing with stubborn behaviour of my toddler | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: am a single working mother of 3 years old baby girl. she is been going to pre-school since past 8 ... A: Yes, I believe in time, if you are consistent in refusing to give in to her tantrums, that she will ... | |
| Very sensitive 2.5 year old | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: We have 2.5 y.o twin boys and a 10 month old daughter. The boys are in daycare five days a week ... A: As you have discovered, every child is different and each child has their own temperament. R is a ... | |
| Trouble getting a diagnosis for a 4 1/2 year old | 9/18/2011 |
| Q: My best friend's son is 4 1/2. He is a really sweet and intelligent boy. He knows his days of the ... A: I would be making a grave error if I tried to diagnose this boy based on a brief written ... | |
| dealing with stubborn behaviour of my toddler | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: am a single working mother of 3 years old baby girl. she is been going to pre-school since past 8 ... A: What you are experiencing with your daughter is quite normal. Three-year-olds can be like angels at ... | |
| Plz help me how to control the anger and crying of my 3 years old boy and make him cool n calm | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I am rizwana my boy is 3 years old everything was fine then everything changed. I had good job and ... A: There is no magical solution to calming three-year-olds and stopping them from hitting or otherwise ... | |
| My 4 year old recently started repeating wors or phrase over and over | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: I am not sure if I should be concerned but I am. My 4 year started preschool 1 week ago and since ... A: Many children between ages two and five engage in repetitive behaviors. It does not mean they have ... | |
| Sleep soothing | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: My son has always been a violent and disturbed sleeper. He is almost two and a half and has never ... A: Many children have poor sleep patterns and habits during the early stages of childhood. However, the ... | |
| Stubbornness and Smart Mouth | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: My son was 4 in April. He is (in our view) somewhat ahead of his age than the average four year ... A: It sounds like you do indeed have a bright child. However, every child has his or her unique ... | |
| my 5 yrs old is extremely aggressive at times | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: we have 2 kids, 5 years old son and 2.5 years old daughter. my son is really good in studies but he ... A: Your son has problems with his anger, so that's what he needs help with. Time-outs or other ... | |
| 6 1/2 year old peeing in pants | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a girl that is almost seven and she pees in her pants usually every day it does not matter ... A: Since you indicated that the problem began when you had another baby, I assume that your daughter is ... | |
| Baby doesn't want me | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a father to a 10 months daughter. And i feel like she doesn't want me...i work 5 days a week ... A: It is very common for young children to prefer one parent over another or one caregiver over a ... | |
| Overly sensitive 3 year old. | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years 4 months old and is in preschool full time M-F at the child care center where ... A: I suspect there are no simple answers to why your daughter cries at daycare. The reason I say this ... | |
| Sleep issues and separation anxiety | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: My nearly 1 year old is a wonderful little personality, however she defiantly inherited a double ... A: You have fostered a very close relationship with your daughter for the first year of her life. This ... | |
| 4 year old not adapting to Kindergarten | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: Windell, I need your help please! My 4 year old daughter started Kindergarten the first week of ... A: Many young children have trouble adjusting when they start preschool or kindergarten. That's really ... | |
| Follow up to "I don't love you" question | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I read your answer to the kid that tells dad "I don't love you" & have the same issue. I was just ... A: Typically toddlers change in their attitudes and behaviors every few weeks or every few months. But ... | |
| 3 1/2 yr old starting Pre-school with some issues | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: When I picked my daughter up from preschool - she has only attended four 3 hr sessions - she was ... A: As you indicate, your daughter tends to be more clingy and fearful. This suggests what her ... | |
| How to handle rejection from my 2 year old | 8/29/2011 |
| Q: I have been dealing with the age old problem of rejection from my daughter & her preference for her ... A: I don't think you are a bad mother. Nor do I think that your daughter rejects you. It is very common ... | |
| children & divorce | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: My granddaughter's parent's divorced when she was 3, she's now 6. Her father lives with his current ... A: Life is difficult and complex for six-year-olds -- even if their parents are not divorced. Sixes ... | |
| sleep habits | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I will try and explain this the best i can. My husband and i are going thru a divorce, we have a 2 ... A: It's not necessarily unhealthy to be picked up late at night. However, in terms of helping her ... | |
| seperation anxiety in 6 month old | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Ever since my daughter was 3 months old she has become increasingly clingy and at times very ... A: Your daughter is more sensitive to sounds and noise than was your son. She is also more easily ... | |
| my 4 year old daughter | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: she has no respect for anything at home or me i have tried everything to discipline her but northing ... A: Some young children are difficult and challenging. A much longer response is needed, but I'd like ... | |
| Pre-School | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could give me some advice and insight into an issue I am experiencing with my ... A: It sounds like your daughter does well (at least she did in her previous school) for a half day, but ... | |
| Child vomit due to anxiety while going to school | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: My child is 3 yrs old and I started to send him in a play school, first two days he was fine but ... A: I would say your child is very sensitive and transitions may be difficult for him. As you ... | |
| Toddler Private area touching | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a close to 3 years old and our neighbor’s son is just over 4. They recently moved in in the ... A: It is all innocent, because this is just play to them. Young children like to learn about bodies and ... | |
| fear of car | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I have searched about fears with toddlers and it seems that the fear is always triggered. My ... A: Toddlers get all sorts of fears and often parents don't know where they come from. And, often, you ... | |
| granddaughter | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 2 yrs. old. When my daughter takes her on playdates she is very attached to my ... A: You can tell your daughter that two-year-olds often develop various kinds of obsessions. They also ... | |
| Seperation Anxiety | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a three and a half year old daughter and a two and half year old daughter. For the first time ... A: I would say that your daughter is experiencing an adjustment period. Calling it "separation anxiety" ... | |
| Toddler resistant to pooping in potty | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: We have an issue with our 3 year old daughter. She is pee-trained on the potty, has no accidents in ... A: Since you've tried everything to motivate her, I have no "secrets" to pass on to you. However, that ... | |
| Toddler Speech Development | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I am writing in regards to my 2 year old (almost 3 in a month) son's speech development. I am ... A: I know it is human to compare our children to other children, but we can always find someone's ... | |
| Question Regarding Gender-Differential Treatment of Small Children | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I have some questions regards the treatment of children below 8 years of age [but at least 3] by ... A: I'm sure little girls do take advantage of pro-girl gender bias, just as I am sure at times that ... | |
| Fear of situations involivng proprioceptive input....stairs you can see through, shallow pools, shiny floors, playgrounds with mesh platforms, etc | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: My 26 month old daughter started developing this fear about 4 months ago. She had been to ... A: Since this problem developed quite recently, I wouldn't see it as a balance disorder. Many children ... | |
| Behavior problems with 3 1/2yr old | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: So this is a follow up question to one that was previously answered. So my son has some pretty ... A: Your son is not unusual when it comes to three-year-olds and their temper tantrums; they get ... | |
| Question Regarding Gender-Differential Treatment of Small Children | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I have some questions regards the treatment of children below 8 years of age [but at least 3] by ... A: In general, I would say that there tends to be a pro-girl bias by many men in western societies. ... | |
| Behaviour | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 16 months old, i was told by her teacher that she plays in groups of four but the ... A: One-year-old children don't play in groups. They don't really interact much with other children. ... | |
| My 3yr old repeats things 3 times.. | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: My almost 3 1/2 yr old daughter repeats phrases and words 3 times over. She has done it for a few ... A: Your daughter sounds like she is developing quite normally and she seems to be able to interact with ... | |
| my 6y son | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: my 6y son has been Lying, stealing toys from school, peeing the bed (the last 2 nights) and randomly ... A: Even if your son liked the idea of your boyfriend moving in with you, and even if it is working out ... | |
| My 4 year old just doesn't "get it" | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I writing to ask about my 4 year old son's sometimes peculiar behavior. Having just turned 4 about 2 ... A: In view of the number of concerns, I suggest that you schedule him with a child psychologist for a ... | |
| Troublesome/sometimes violent 2 year old | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a home daycare provider...I have been taking care of a 2 1/2 year old boy for the past few ... A: While it is not uncommon for two-year-old toddlers to be aggressive toward other children, it is not ... | |
| My son repeats everything | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old repeats everything he hears. He repeats it very softly and most time inaudibly, but I ... A: In view of his very adequate development in all areas, his appropriate social skills, and the lack ... | |
| My son repeats everything | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old repeats everything he hears. He repeats it very softly and most time inaudibly, but I ... A: I need more information in order to answer the question you are asking. For instance, it would be ... | |
| innapropiate behavior | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: my 3 year old son has been showing inappropriate behavior(like pulling his pants down and showing ... A: Many three-year-olds do these exact same behaviors. Why do they continue to do them after they've ... | |
| Agressive three year old | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I really need some help with my daughter/myself. A quick back story that may or may not have ... A: Some children have a way of making you feel you are a hopeless incompetent as a parent! However, it ... | |
| unusual behavior when excited | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter reacts very differently when she is excited. She has been doing it since she ... A: You describe your daughter as very bright, very social, and very articulate. But your concern is ... | |
| My daughter's temper | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Good day to you .. This is the 3rd or 4th time i am contacting you ,with a different query now .. ... A: It sounds like you are doing good parenting with your daughter to help her become more patient. As ... | |
| My 19 Month old.... | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and my son is 19 months old. As of late my son plays with everything except his own ... A: You are right. Everything you describe is part of normal behavior for a child of 19 months. It is ... | |
| What makes my 13 year old brother still pee in the bed? | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: What makes him not just wake up and go to the bathroom? My brother doesn't just pee in his bed, he ... A: There are many teenagers (and adults) who urinate in bed during sleep. Often, the problem is that ... | |
| Toddler With A Temper | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old little girl has developed some behavioral problems that I'm running out of ways to ... A: Two important things you should know: 1. Many three-year-olds act the same, having strong temper ... | |
| choking fear | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 yr old daughter is very sensitive. Over the past few weeks, there have been several ... A: It is fairly common for children to develop fears related to choking after a brief choking incident. ... | |
| Teaching a second language | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: my neice is going to be 21 months old soon. She is already about 80% poddy trained and can speak in ... A: There is no right time or wrong time to introduce a child to a second language. However, young ... | |
| aggressive behaviour | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Good Day I really hope you can help. My son has just turned 17months and is very aggressive towards ... A: At 17-months of age, children like your son have very poor ability to control their impulses and ... | |
| potty training | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old daughter that has been potty training for a while and for the most part she does ... A: Your daughter already knows she is not supposed to poop in her pants. But if you tell her you are ... | |
| My 13 month old swats/hits when excited | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My 13 month old daughter has started swatting/hitting me more recently. She usually does it when we ... A: It is a game! And it's fun -- for her. It always gets a reaction from you. It is all about ... | |
| potty training | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old daughter that has been potty training for a while and for the most part she does ... A: You could be right. If you have disciplined her for not telling you when she has to poop, perhaps it ... | |
| out of control 4 year old daughter | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a four year daughter who is out of control. At daycare she doesn't listen to the teachers. ... A: Sorry, but you can't put a 4-year-old on medication to control her behavior. Psychiatric medications ... | |
| inappropriate behavior | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: My son is 17months and has been exploring himself every time I change his diaper.I allow him to do ... A: Sure, it's inappropriate and icky. But some kids do that. You have to be aware that he might touch ... | |
| Sexual Behaviour in toddlers | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: About a month ago my 4 yr old told me that a boy in his school exposed himself and expected my son ... A: Obviously, this other boy is a bit of a bully, trying (and sometimes succeeding) in getting other ... | |
| Joint Custody with a Toddler | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have been with my husband for 11 years and married for 4 of them. At two months pregnant, he told ... A: I don't think a week at one house and a week at the other house is the best arrangement for a young ... | |
| MY obsession with ex lover!! | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: James, I am a 26 year old woman,I fell in love with this guy at workplace when I was 24,he later ... A: As you know, I am not an expert in OCD, nor do I typically answer questions for adults (unless they ... | |
| 2yr 9 month son who is peeing everywhere | 5/28/2011 |
| Q: my 2yr 9mth son has just started pre-school. He has been going 4 weeks now and has started with bad ... A: Typically when young children are anxious, distressed, or upset, they show this through regressed ... | |
| Fear of Choking - solid foods | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: My son is 3 and half, and last week he accidently had some fish stuck in the back of his throat, as ... A: This is an extremely common situation for toddlers and preschoolers. After they have choked on food, ... | |
| 3 Year Old Behavior and Seperation Issues | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I am single mother serving in the military. My daughter who is 3, Lilyana, has been separated from ... A: It is rough being in the military while trying to be a parent. The separations are very difficult ... | |
| My six year old daughter is inappropiatly touching other children | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I have recently found out from my daughters principal and a friend of mine what is going on with my ... A: Children of various ages often engage in sexualized behavior. There is certainly an aspect of ... | |
| 3 year old sudden odd behaviour | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I would greatly appreciate some advice as my 3 year old daughters behavior is starting to concern ... A: Young children do go through phases. Their lives change so much because of physical changes and ... | |
| Almost 3 year old-concerning behavior | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: My grandson will turn 3 in a few months. He has been exhibiting some behaviors that have me ... A: Typically when parents and grandparents ask me about repetitive behaviors and wrist flapping, they ... | |
| One desperate Mom. | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I just want 2 know that how one can explain the attention span of a 4 year old? ANSWER: Hello ... A: I think two things may help you better understand your daughter. First, I suspect that there are two ... | |
| Potential Divorce - Effect on my kids | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: Windell, I am thinking about divorcing my husband of 10 years but I want to figure out potential ... A: I'm sorry to hear you may be getting a divorce. but pleased that you are thinking about the ... | |
| Bedtime Tantrums | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is 22 months, recently (2 weeks ago) started having tantrums at bedtime and I don't know ... A: You adapted what I recommended to fit your needs and your family and it's working. Congratulations! ... | |
| Constant struggle with 9 month old daughter | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm at my wit's end trying to cope with my daughter's constant crying and difficult behavior. She is ... A: It is always important to take a close look at what you are reinforcing and what you are not ... | |
| 2 years and 8 months attention span | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My daughter will be 3 in september. We have an almost 5 years old son too. The problem is she ... A: Many two-year-old toddlers don't play on their own or have long attention spans. Also, some children ... | |
| kids bedtime routine = Spousal frustration | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: My Wife and I are at odds about our 4-year-old daughters bedtime routine, and the frustration is ... A: Of course routines are very important. And they are especially important at bedtime. However, ... | |
| Constant struggle with 9 month old daughter | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm at my wit's end trying to cope with my daughter's constant crying and difficult behavior. She is ... A: It is constantly amazing to me that two children in the same family can be so different. Compared to ... | |
| Odd behaviors in 2 1/2 year old | 5/9/2011 |
| Q: My son i almost 3 and though he is excelling at many things like knowing the alphabet, knows shapes, ... A: It is not uncommon for toddlers to be picky eaters. And young children do chew on various things ... | |
| Toddler being separated from mother for 6 months | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 20 month old girl and will possibly be away from her for all or nearly all of ... A: Of course, your daughter will have problems being separated from you for six months. But you will ... | |
| Plz help me how to control the anger and crying of my 3 years old boy and make him cool n calm | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I am rizwana my boy is 3 years old everything was fine then everything changed. I had good job and ... A: Two and three-year-old toddlers go through many changes as they are growing and developing so ... | |
| 2 yr old tantrums | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: My two year old gets into things she knows she's not supposed to. We keep an extra close eye on her ... A: I suspect that your son was incredibly easy to manage -- and he continues to be well behaved. That ... | |
| my 2 yr old | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: if i ask my son to pick something up in front of him he cant find it also he struggles to remember ... A: It doesn't sound like anything to be concerned about at this point. At two years of age, it is often ... | |
| Bedtime Tantrums | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: My son, who is 22 months, recently (2 weeks ago) started having tantrums at bedtime and I don't know ... A: I know you do not want to encourage tantrums or crying at bedtime. But, unfortunately, you have ... | |
| Delayed speech in a trilingual child | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: My 20 months boy has not yet started to speak at all (he does babble quite a lot though). What´s ... A: Some of your child-minders' comments are unfounded and, of course, HER comments are worrisome. ... | |
| Delayed speech in a trilingual child | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: My 20 months boy has not yet started to speak at all (he does babble quite a lot though). What´s ... A: It is not unusual for 20-month-old children to not yet be speaking. However, for a child who is in a ... | |
| sexual behavior | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: my 10 month old daughter gianna, has been starting to rub her privates and rocking back, but it has ... A: I'm sure you are not crazy. However, you are concerned -- as many other parents are when their ... | |
| 8 year old and germs | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old daughter. She has recently been showing a constant concern for germs. She keeps ... A: Actually, your daughter's concern about germs is more healthy than not these days. All children (and ... | |
| my 21 month old | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old son and lately he has taken an interest in his hands. He waves them in front ... A: It sounds like you have a beautiful, normally-developing son. Autism is about a great deal more ... | |
| Amicable divorce and coparenting questions | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: My husband, John (49) and I (27) have been discussing a trial separation. We have a 15 month old ... A: I'm happy to hear that if you and your husband are going to separate or divorce that you're both ... | |
| Whiney tantrum throwing 15 month old | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: I am at my wits end with my 15 month old. For about the last month my son has been whining when he ... A: If there's too much tension in the family in regards to raising your child, the first place to look ... | |
| 3.5 years old emotional behaviour | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My 3.5 years old boy is always been a calm, cautious, very sensitive and bright child. He's easily ... A: If you have experienced postpartum depression and you have little or no support in your parenting of ... | |
| 2.5 half year old | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: My daughter has been having terrible tantrums, she will scream for hours when she does not get her ... A: Let me ask you a couple of questions before I make some suggestions. For instance, how do you ... | |
| naughty behavior from 2 yr old boy | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: we are having trouble with our 2yr old boy (only child). normally he's a well behaved, loving ... A: What you describe are not unusual behaviors for a two-year-old toddler. They often go from being a ... | |
| my 3yr old stepchild acts out in violence towards my 5yr old and 9mth old | 4/9/2011 |
| Q: my step child is 3 and acts out in violence with my children. she is with her mother for a week then ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your stepdaughter seems so unruly and scary to you and your children. Of ... | |
| My 3 yr old son | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a son who is going to be of three yrs this April. First I should give brief picture of what ... A: I'm glad I could help clear up some confusion and help you to see your son in a slightly different ... | |
| temper tantrum in infant | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: My son will be a year old on the 29th of this month and I am concerned about his tantrums. He does ... A: All toddlers -- children between the ages of about 18 months and four years -- have temper tantrums. ... | |
| Baby | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm the father of a 9 month baby. My wife is foreign and she will go on vacations for 2 months to ... A: I think that when a young child has become attached to parents that prolonged separation will lead ... | |
| Pre-Schooler - separation issues? | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: Please HELP!!! My 4 year old daughter is the eldest of my two children (younger sister 2 years old) ... A: There's always a fine line to walk between talking about (or asking about) crying and ignoring it. ... | |
| OCD in Infant | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old and 4 year old son and twin 2 year old daughters. One of my daughters has ... A: Parents have been trying for probably centuries to "cure" their kids of sucking their thumbs or ... | |
| child behavior | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: my 4yr.old daughter who is very smart for her age wil not listen repeat willnot listen tries to ... A: Many children of all ages will not listen (meaning that they will not readily comply with adult ... | |
| 3 year old twin boys won't listen | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 year old twin boys that are high energy and high intelligence. They go to preschool 3 times ... A: Your boys sound like normal, well-adjusted little three-year-olds. They do great in every situation ... | |
| I don't love you Daddy! | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: I would love some ideas on how to handle this. My daughter is 3 ½ years old, single kid. About a ... A: Glad to hear things are going a little bit better and that you are lightening up on your reactions. ... | |
| My 5 yr poops in his pants | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: No matter what I have tried my 5 yr old continues to poop in his pants. I have taken him to the ... A: I would suggest that if you haven't done so already, that you take him to a pediatrician for a ... | |
| Child Tantrums | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: What is the best discipline for a 3 year old who has a tantrum after you tell them no? A: When you ask the question the way you did, it implies that you are thinking of thisWhat are the best ... | |
| Pre-Schooler - separation issues? | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: Please HELP!!! My 4 year old daughter is the eldest of my two children (younger sister 2 years old) ... A: You didn't say how long you have been working, and I wondered if you went back to work within the ... | |
| agressive behavoir | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 1 and if she don't get her own way she chucks things at me and bites me i had a phone ... A: It is very typical for toddlers, children between the ages of about 18-months and four years, to ... | |
| My 3 yr old son | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a son who is going to be of three yrs this April. First I should give brief picture of what ... A: Many children because of their particular temperament are more fearful or anxious than other ... | |
| My 3 year old son. | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: My son has been going to an early education school since he was 1 1/2 old. He has done well in the ... A: As you indicated, your son doesn't adjust quickly to transitions. He just had a major one and he ... | |
| Aggression | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Our 4yr old has recently starting to hit or kick if another kid does not want to play what she is ... A: It can be frustrating when your child is more aggressive and is acting like a bully. Of course, ... | |
| child counciling | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: i just read a question about a 2 yr old going to councilling and i have been advised by family ... A: I don't personally think that a two-year-old can benefit from counseling. But I realize that some ... | |
| I don't love you Daddy! | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: I would love some ideas on how to handle this. My daughter is 3 ½ years old, single kid. About a ... A: It is very common for two- and three-year-old toddlers to favor one parent over the other. Usually ... | |
| inappropriate touching | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: My son is 6 1/2 years old. The other day he was at a playdate with 2 five-year old children, one ... A: Many children are curious about sex and sexuality. And many children have been exposed to sexual ... | |
| Does my 2.5 year old have a speech delay? | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old son and I am wondering if he has a speech delay. At around 18 months, he had ... A: It sounds like your son is developing well within normal limits. You should be aware that there is ... | |
| Step parenting a todler | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for 5 months now but before that I was a single father for ... A: If your son had any contact with his mother during the first six months of his life, then there is ... | |
| Step parenting a todler | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been dating for 5 months now but before that I was a single father for ... A: I need a little more information before I give recommendations. For instance, I'd like to know: 1. ... | |
| How to discipline a 5year old? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old son is hyperactive, very disobedient and does not listen to anyone in the home except ... A: That's hard to say based on what little I know about him. In order for a child to be diagnosed with ... | |
| How to discipline a 5year old? | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old son is hyperactive, very disobedient and does not listen to anyone in the home except ... A: Many very active children are disobedient and oppositional. They are, thus, very challenging and ... | |
| green poop in 5 months baby | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is 5 months old. she can sit with support and also lift her head properly.so i started ... A: There are several possible reasons for green stool in young children. One reason could be related to ... | |
| Challenging 3 year old | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: Our daughter who recently turned 3, has been a challenge since day 1. She has never really slept ... A: Yes, indeed, your daughter is challenging. I am quite sure that the need to provide constant ... | |
| my only son is so clingy | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom,i have one son,he'll be 5 in april.I wasn't able to put him in a child care ... A: It is not unusual for some children to be overly close or clingy with a parent. There often is not ... | |
| Child urinating while awake | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a two year old baby girl who urinates even while she is awake. Initially I thought she is not ... A: Achieving daytime dryness takes longer than many parents realize. It is a relatively complicated ... | |
| sleeping issue | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: i have a three year old daughter and her sleeping patterns are going to bed at anywhere from 1:00am ... A: Your daughter certainly does have an erratic sleep pattern. For your sake – and hers – you have to ... | |
| 3 year old daughter pulling pants down | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter recently started pulling her pants and underpants down while she is in the ... A: Three-year-olds do lots of things that parents and adults consider inappropriate. They usually get a ... | |
| Pacifiers | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: Everybody wants to give his/her advice about pacifiers.should i use one or not? i don't want to harm ... A: You are certainly right. Everyone has an opinion about babies and toddlers using pacifiers. Some ... | |
| 3 year old who hurts his siblings | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son who has been constantly scratching and hitting his 5 & 8 year old brothers, ... A: The behavior you're describing is rather typical for three-year-olds. Thus, there is no magic answer ... | |
| sleepless nights | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: how can i make my sleepless baby go back to sleep alone since he wont sleep again without ... A: Many children awaken in the night and cry. And many mothers continue to breast-feed their children ... | |
| My 29 month old has extreme separation anxiety... | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: James I have a daughter who is 29 months old. She has always had some degree of separation anxiety ... A: Your daughter doesn't really have separation anxiety, but there's no need to debate that. She is, ... | |
| Nightime Separation Anxiety? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I’m writing to you today with a specific question about separation anxiety; specifically at nap-time ... A: As you pointed out, your son is in one of the prime stages for separation anxiety. And it may be ... | |
| 3 yr old will ONLY poop in diapers | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has recently made wonderful progress in potty training. Just 2 months ago, ... A: Many three-year-olds have an aversion to using the potty, even when it is clear that they can. For ... | |
| doesn't answer questions | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: My two year old son doesn't answer to questions. He keeps doing whatever he is doing or sometimes ... A: This is very typical for many toddlers. They get focused on what they are doing and don't respond to ... | |
| My sons speech | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: mommy shoes, mommy food etc. He started nursery shool last year when will he be able to talk ... A: I'm happy to hear your son is doing better. When he is happier and more satisfied with most parts of ... | |
| The Same Old Kicking and Screaming | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: My three-year-old is constantly running and screaming despite our best efforts at taking toys away ... A: It is very difficult to suppress the natural exuberance of a three-year-old boy. Unfortunately, when ... | |
| Too Much Energy, Help!! | 2/12/2011 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 4 and was the easiest baby you could possibly imagine until she turned 2 ... A: I don't believe that the issue is ADHD. She may have a high energy level, but so do lots of young ... | |
| Daughters controlling behaviour | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years old and has been diagnosed with sensory processing issues (loud noises, too ... A: There are many ways to interpret your daughter's behavior. Maybe she has a sensory processing ... | |
| 23 month old wont sleep | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: My 23 month old little girl is very "spirited". She is full of spit and vineger...not really. I ... A: Good sleep habits in children have a great deal to do with training. Training has a great deal to do ... | |
| Toddler Reading | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: My son is turning 2 in april. He LOVES to read books with us. We probably read anywhere from 10 - 20 ... A: Your son sounds like a very bright boy who is going to be an excellent reader. And you are doing the ... | |
| son's behavior | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son who won't listen. I don't know what to do anymore.He is a very active little ... A: I know what you mean! If we look after a two- or three-year-old for a few hours or a day, we are ... | |
| fit throwing | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: ok i have a 2 year old daughter and just like any baby that doesn't get there way she is a fit ... A: It is very common for two-year-olds to have temper tantrums. They often get angry when they don't ... | |
| Refusing to poop on the potty | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My 4 yr old son was pooping just fine on the potty for about 5 months. Suddenly, two weeks ago he ... A: There may be many reasons why young children have toileting set backs. It could be physical or it ... | |
| 4 year old girl | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I am a bit puzzled by my daughters behavior. She has always been a happy child. Energetic and ... A: Young children of all ages go through phases and your daughter may be experiencing one such phase. ... | |
| Sudden behaviour change in my 3 (nearly 4) year old. | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: My almost 4 year old son has been attending pre-school now for almost a year, full time for the past ... A: Of course, you should be concerned about this sudden change in his behavior and attitude. From what ... | |
| separation from mother or primary caregiver | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is leaving her boyfriend. They have a 10 month old baby girl.. They have been living ... A: I don't think you will find any studies that suggest that separating from a baby is a good thing. ... | |
| My daughter's behaviour | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a mother of a daughter who is 2 years and 3 months old . I work and my dad/mom-in-law and a ... A: You are suggesting that she controls you. Maybe that is true to some extent. I think you understand ... | |
| Aggressive behaviour in 17 month old. | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Without any provocation my 17 month old is hitting, pushing & hurting any child around him. He is in ... A: Many, if not most, toddlers are aggressive at one time or another. Often they have not been exposed ... | |
| My daughter's behaviour | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I am a mother of a daughter who is 2 years and 3 months old . I work and my dad/mom-in-law and a ... A: None of the behaviors you mention are that uncommon for two-year-old or even three-year-old ... | |
| 3 year old with recent behavioral problems | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old son has recently started to have behavioral problems at school. It started about a ... A: It is not unusual for three-year-olds to display aggressive behavior. It might be more unusual for a ... | |
| Unmanageable 3 yr old | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I am a working mom of a 3 yr old. He has been going to daycare and preschool for almost a year now. ... A: I think you have described your son very well. There is no question that he is a very active, ... | |
| Losing interest in potty training | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 11 months old. I didn't want to rush him with potty training, so we did not ... A: As with other developmental tasks, there is wide variation in children's ability to stay dry and to ... | |
| 3-1/2 yr old just started humping & kissing | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I are concerned with our 3-1/2 yr olds recent behavior changes. We are not sure if we ... A: I think it is very important to not jump to conclusions in situations like this. So, I applaud you ... | |
| 10 month old | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for great service! I have a son who just turned 10 months. He's the joy of ... A: You should feel very happy and proud that you have a wonderful baby who is developing very quickly ... | |
| Holding in his pee, while potty training. | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: My son will be 3 in 3 months and we are working on potty training, we have tried in the past but no ... A: Many children are not successfully potty trained until well into their third year. And often potty ... | |
| My two year old daughter. | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: James my name is Melyssa my daughter is turning two on the 17th of Jan and I have just a couple ... A: Everything you're describing sounds fairly typical for two-year-old toddlers. These are behaviors ... | |
| I'm afraid my 5 year old exhibits obsessive behaviors | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old and is incredibly bright and verbal. He is headstrong, speaks his opinion ... A: The more important question is this: Does his need for structure and his somewhat obsessive traits ... | |
| 18 Month Old Not Responding to Time-Outs | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have twin boys that are 18 months old. One of them is fairly well behaved. The other one (who also ... A: Time-outs and other negative consequences or punishments will not fix bad behavior. This is ... | |
| What types of CD/DVD should you buy for your son? | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: What types of CD/DVD should you buy for your son? I have a son who will be 2 years old next month. ... A: Children do not need any CDs or DVDs. They do need parents to talk to them, play with them, and sing ... | |
| Counseling for 2 1/2 year old | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My ex is intending to take our 2 1/2 year old daughter to a counselor. My ex feels that she "can't ... A: While there are child therapists who do various kinds of play therapy, in the absence of serious ... | |
| Fear of shut TV and car in my 3 year old | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: My 3 year old sleeps with us in our room. we were out one night and nanny called us saying that she ... A: Toddlers and preschoolers often develop fears and anxieties -- seemingly for no particular reason. ... | |
| 2 year old daughter | 12/25/2010 |
| Q: I am 39 year old single mother of three daughters who are spaced apart in age. My oldest is 20, I ... A: It sounds like you have a very bright, very active, and very normal two-year-old. Almost every ... | |
| toddler and significant other | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a 27 yr old mother of a 3 yr old boy ( just turned ) my question is in relation to my partner ... A: Your partner does not understand children and hasn't a clue as to what is normal behavior for a ... | |
| Custody issue: Young kids and what's best for them??? | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: My ex has just got a new girlfriend, a new place and now decides after our kids are out of diapers ... A: I'm no expert on Canadian child custody laws, but they may be similar to those in the U.S. If they ... | |
| Aggressive Behavior | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: My 3yr old goes to an in home daycare and has now for about 9 months. She plays very well with the ... A: Three-year-olds often are aggressive in social situations. However, their aggression is usually ... | |
| stubborn kid | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: my 17 months old girl is showing stubborn behavior. she is very aggressive and keeps crying all day. ... A: Many, if not most, children start showing stubborn behavior between 15 and 24 months of age. And ... | |
| Sharing Custody after Separation | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I separated 6 months ago. Our son will be 4 in March. My ex and I share custody (we ... A: I like the fact that you and your co-parenting are getting along for the sake of your son. I also ... | |
| Toddler wetting | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: My toddler is 2 years and 11 months. She is potty trained. she urinates during the day without ... A: Many two-year-olds, and even some threes, are not really toilet trained. That is, they can use the ... | |
| my 3 year old's agression towards her older brother | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: We have an ongoing issue with our 3 1/2 year old daughter. She is an amazing little girl in that ... A: Your daughter may be jealous of her older brother, and she may be seeking attention. Or, she just ... | |
| Potty Training Behavior | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: My son will be 3 years old in February. He is our third child out of 4. He was three months early ... A: There are many children, particularly boys, who do not become potty trained early or as quickly as ... | |
| 1 1/2 year old boy out of hand | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am a young parent I have a 18months old and a 6 month old. My 18 month old constantly misbehaves, ... A: You have two children under the age of two. It's difficult enough trying to keep up with one young ... | |
| Infant Behavior | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I am the foster parent of an 11 1/2 month old infant, little boy. He has been with us (along with ... A: Some of these behaviors may be typical for some children, but it's hard to tell at his age which ... | |
| training my son at toilet | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: i'm a mother for a tow years old boy. i have started toilet training with my son for 40 days and ... A: Some young children toilet train easily and some do not. Some children are toilet trained by two ... | |
| how to get my 3 little boys to go to sleep and stay asleep | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Windell, I am writing about my 3 little boys who are 5, 4, and 3. Until my husband finishes an ... A: During the toddler and preschool ages, children often change their habits. So, a good sleeper, like ... | |
| What kind of music should a 2-year boy listen to? | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: Could you pls tell me what kind of music should a 2-year boy listen to? For example, does it hurt ... A: I don't think a child will be hurt by listening to any kind of popular music (except perhaps music ... | |
| 20 month old disobedient/violent | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a 20 month old son who will not follow simple instructions consistently and will get very ... A: You're not a horrible mother and your son is not particularly violent. Many two and three-year-olds ... | |
| how three and half years kids socialized with other kids? | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: my daughter is about 3 years and 5 month. she start pre school when she was three years.In the class ... A: Please keep in mind that your daughter is only three years old. She seems to communicate well at ... | |
| Is there anything we should do in this case so that he will behave better? | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have this particular question. Mine is a 18-month-old boy. Today, he, my wife and I lie together ... A: You cannot avoid what you just experienced. Toddlers between the ages of about 15 months and three ... | |
| 3 year old doesn't want to sleep | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: We have 3 and 1 year old boys. Our 3 year old has traditionally been a great sleeper - goes to bed ... A: Toddlers around age three often change their habits. So, a good sleeper, like your son, may go ... | |
| 4yr old and in constant trouble at school | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: Windell, I'm seeking guidance for my 4 year olds behavior and how to control and or discipline him. ... A: Although getting sufficient sleep is important and perhaps picking him up early from school (if all ... | |
| troubled toddlers | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 and 3 year old that seem to be out of control. They are always getting into things they ... A: Nothing going on in your family that a little discipline makeover can't cure. It's common for ... | |
| held w/ frustrated 4 yr old | 11/19/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old boy (who has a twin brother) is very smart and affectionate. However, unlike his ... A: As you can see, even twins can have different temperaments. This boy is more easily frustrated and ... | |
| Desperate to help my 6 yr. old daughter...please help! | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: My 6 yr. old is having a very difficult time with school. She cries to the point of vomiting almost ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to your email. While many six-year-olds experience more anxiety ... | |
| Sudden Change | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 30 months old boy, he was a joyful child until last 2 months when changed in behavior. He ... A: The behaviors of your two-year-old son sound fairly common for two- year-old children. A good rule ... | |
| Nakedness | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I differ over how to handle parental nakedness around our child. Since he was born, ... A: , It is fairly common in many, if not most, countries around the world for infants and toddlers to ... | |
| Toddler panicking after upsetting bath experience | 11/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just turned two last month. Her cousin in 8 months younger than her, so his mother and I ... A: It is not unusual for toddlers to have an unfortunate or somewhat traumatic incident and then to ... | |
| Defiant 3 Year Old | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: We need help with our 3 year old son. I run a family daycare business which he is part of 4 days ... A: It is not uncommon for three-year-olds to be self-centered, demanding, tyrannical, aggressive, and ... | |
| My 8 month old daughter and her screamming | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 8 months old. She is constantly screaming. I can't call it crying, because she ... A: Most babies will cry less by four or five months of age. But even then, many infants are crying at ... | |
| Pre-schoolers | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two kids both under 4 years. They attend Daycare center but they almost always throw tantrums ... A: I'm not Kay, but I'll still answer your question. It's not unusual for toddlers to throw temper ... | |
| my 1 yr old | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I am going to be flying in Nov. with my 1 year old son what are some ideas so I can make him more ... A: It is not uncommon for toddlers between the ages of one and four to go through stages where their ... | |
| A question about the "Your baby can read" series | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask if you have an opinion on the Your baby can read series by Dr. Robert Titzer. I ... A: I'm not familiar with the series, but it doesn't matter. I still have an opinion about it. ... | |
| Resistant ME ME ME 3/4 year old | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: My son will be 4 in December. He is having trouble in pre-school (had similar trouble last year so ... A: Your son may or may not have have characteristics of Oppositional Defiant Disorder. It is often next ... | |
| Not speaking yet! | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: my son is 2.7yrs old i have few queries related to him His physical & mental developments have been ... A: Many young children do not speak words during their second year, even though it seems clear that ... | |
| Getting toddler sleep in her room | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: My 3 yo was a good sleeper such that we would say our goodnight, give her kisses and close the door ... A: I'm sure you are like most parents in similar situations: You're just tired of being awakened ... | |
| Toddler "humping" | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I am at my wits end. My 2 and a half year old is constantly "humping" She began doing this as a very ... A: Young children take great pleasure in self-stimulation. But it can become a habit that is not ... | |
| 13 MONTH GRANDSON | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: MY 13 MONTH GRANDSON JUST DOESN'T SEEM TO SHOW ME ANY AFFECTION LATELY. HE RETURNED FROM HOLIDAY ... A: Not to worry. Toddlers between 12 months and about three years of age go through many phases. Most ... | |
| 8-year old niece defacated in a chair and her toy chest | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: My niece is 8 years old and withing the last 3-4 months she has pooped in her chair that is in her ... A: When children defecate in unusual places, this is usually an indication of upset for the child. The ... | |
| 2 1/2 yr old acting out and not engaging in preschool | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: NORMAL or PROBLEM CHILD?? Hi, my son is 2yr10mo old and I started him in a 2 day/week pre-school ... A: I agree with you. However, the reality is that many programs for children two to five years of age ... | |
| 6-year-old and trouble in 1st grade | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: My son's teacher called me to inform me that 6-year-old Jeremy is disturbing the other children in ... A: Since you know Jeremy better than anyone, what do you think is the best way to get him to ... | |
| Shared Parenting | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: Greetings, I have a 20 month old child and the father and I have discussed sharing time equally by ... A: Children thrive when they have a great deal of consistency and predictability in their lives. For a ... | |
| Toddler waking up several times in the night | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 years old and has always been a good sleeper sleeping through the night since she ... A: It is not uncommon for children to change as they get older. This is particularly true during the ... | |
| loosing my head | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Please help me. i am a 26 old mother of two boys. One is 5 soon to be 6 and one is 2 soon to be 3. ... A: I apologize for taking so long to respond to your email, but I have not been available lately. But ... | |
| 21 month old anxiety vomiting | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 21 months old, she is a bit shy and has not has ALOT of interaction with ALOT of ... A: My guess is that your daughter is a child who does not respond well to changes or transitions in her ... | |
| Twins and theTerrible 2's? | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I am wondering which route to take with my nearly 2 year old twins girls. I have tried so many ... A: Once you have more than one child, you notice that your children are different. Often this becomes ... | |
| My daughters fear. | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: Our 2 year old daughter has developed a number of fears and anxieties who has escalated lately. We ... A: It is very common for toddlers to develop fears. And often these come about without any particular ... | |
| Refuse to go daycare | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm excited that you have provided this free service to parents! I have a 4 1/2 yrs old son, who ... A: Many children resist going to daycare or a day-care provider. It may be related to having a bad ... | |
| sleeping with a six year old | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My girl friend has a six year of who I like very much and enjoy spending time with. They have been ... A: It is not necessarily an unhealthy relationship. The mother and daughter may have a good ... | |
| Toddler's tantrums from changing his mind. | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 boys ages 4 1/2 and 3. Our 4 1/2 year old has, off and on, thrown extreme tantrums over ... A: It is quite common for toddlers to be indecisive. It is upsetting to them when they can't make up ... | |
| Antisocial toddler | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My grandson who is just 3 is causing his mother and me some anxieties because he will not play with ... A: Your grandson sounds like he is developing quite well. The fact that he doesn't like separation from ... | |
| repeating phrases | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My 32 mos. old son repeats many phrases over and over again. Usually he does this when he's running ... A: If your son is meeting all the other milestones and is developing language and social skills, there ... | |
| Coping with Maniplulation of facts | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Me again... an issue am facing with my 4 year old by is : 1. he's dad (my ex) recently has ben ... A: You're right. No need to make a big deal out of it. His father may have said something negative ... | |
| agressive behavior | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been a single parent of my 14 month old son, Myles since he was born. His father physically ... A: I liked the way you phrased your question and I can see that you are sensitive to how your son's ... | |
| Temper tantrums 5 years old | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: James My five year old boy seems unable to control his temper, he is very quick to flare up to ... A: You may not need professional help because there are some things you can do yourself. Many children ... | |
| Constantly Crying 16mth old | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I am a childcare provider and work in my home. I have watched the same child since he was 9mths old ... A: I'm sure that the child has learned to cry in order to be picked up or to keep a parent close by. ... | |
| Child Talks About Death | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been out of town for 3 days and tonight my 4 1/2 year old daughter said she wished ... A: Children do not have the ability to understand the meaning of death and dying until they are about ... | |
| teaching my son the concept of | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I really am interested in teh psychology of children since I'm a single parent of my 4 year old boy. ... A: Did you have a talk with your father about what what you're trying to accomplish with your son? If ... | |
| How Can I read my child? | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: my 4 year old son loves to visit outdoor play areas. The one we've been going to for over 2 years. ... A: I know that you're concerned. And I also know that in these kinds of situations where our children ... | |
| teaching my son the concept of "Me" time? | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I really am interested in teh psychology of children since I'm a single parent of my 4 year old boy. ... A: Many children need lots of attention from their parents. Some of those children have always been ... | |
| How Can I read my child? | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: my 4 year old son loves to visit outdoor play areas. The one we've been going to for over 2 years. ... A: Since you don't have the full story, it's too soon to assume that this woman did anything wrong with ... | |
| Baby strains and turns red in high chair but is not constipated | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: So about a week ago my 9 month old daughter started doing this strange thing EVERY time I put her in ... A: It's really not so strange or unusual. Most young children discover that stimulating certain parts ... | |
| personal | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: good day sir ; i hv a son age 7 yrs th prblm is tat he never sit quietly alwys jumping when going ... A: Your son sounds like he has boundless energy. The fact that despite his high level of energy and ... | |
| help!!! | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Help!! i have a 4 yr old toddler who just won't sleep through the night. I have to sleep with her ... A: Children like routines and once those routines have been established they don't like to change them. ... | |
| stubborn toddler | 8/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a one and half year old daughter,and have recently put her in a playgroup.she is finding ... A: Please keep in kind that your daughter is only one and a half years old. Often children don't do ... | |
| attachment - seoaration anxiety | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: My wife is having a very difficult time putting our 8 ½ month old daughter to bed/feeding ... A: The pediatrician is right. Young children do become attached to one parent for a period of time. ... | |
| 3 YEAR OLD BEHAVIOUS | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a very active 3 year old son. He is an only child, reasonably bright but in the last few ... A: All of this sounds quite normal for many three-year-olds. Yelling does no good. Typically, praise ... | |
| My 3 yr old hits, bites n pulls hair.. | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 yrs old daughter who has started hitting, snatching, pulling hair, basically being ... A: Young children do not have the ability generally to engage in play with other children. When they do ... | |
| Autism diagnosis | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 28 months old. She has been getting early intervention services for eating and a ... A: If you take your child to a speech pathologist or a neurologist, you're going to get a diagnosis. ... | |
| 2 Year Old Behaviour | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months old. She has had this rocking habit since about 8 months. As a baby she ... A: Head-banging is rather common in young children. It is very likely the rhythmic movement which is ... | |
| when bad really bad | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old grandson who is a typical easy to get along with little boy. But there a few ... A: It appears that your grandson has some anger problem. When he gets angry or frustrated, he reacts in ... | |
| Extremely Intelligent Children, HORRIFIC BEHAVIOR | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a mother if 4 sons and 2 stepsons. My oldest(biological) child is 9 yrs old and is absolutely ... A: There are obviously a number of problems and concerns here. The basic one is related to the marriage ... | |
| Toddler Head banging | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: Windell, I am a very concerned parent and hope that I can get your expertise and hopefully ... A: Many young children bang their heads, although usually it's when they are frustrated or angry. The ... | |
| accident | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I own a daycare and this kid is 3 years and 4 months old. Even though we have set toilet times and ... A: I think you need to have a meeting with the parents and explain the situation. Ask for the parent's ... | |
| my 6yr old daughter | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Just the other day we went to an amusement park and watched a show where we were gonna get wet with ... A: Your daughter is probably a strong-willed child who has difficulty acting the word "No," or not ... | |
| Night Crying | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Windell, My baby is 14 months old, and as of recent months, we have finally become comfortable with ... A: I assume by the tone of your email that you and your husband are loving, responsive parents. You ... | |
| How do I teach my son to throw balls? | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: My son has turned one year and there is this issue that makes me a bit worry. According to my aunt, ... A: He hasn't caught on yet, but that's okay. Just continue to roll the ball to him and say, "Now, it's ... | |
| mood swing &abusive behavior | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a beatiful 3 yr old, he has good manners & is very lovable. We are seeing that less and less. ... A: Toddlers around your son's age often go through phases where they are less lovable and more angry ... | |
| our grandson | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: Our grandson is now 22 months old. He does not say anything at all yet. He doesn't really make ... A: There is such a wide range in children's development of language that it is difficult to assess ... | |
| record information | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: Please, can you help me if possible I'm a child care worker I have to observe a 3 yrs child ... A: You could present this record information in the following way: Name of Observer: Name of ... | |
| potty training | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: We are attempting to potty train our newly turned 3 yr old son, Frankie. We also have a 2 year old ... A: Isn't this the way kids are? They'll bend over backwards to help a neighbor or friend do the ... | |
| Almost 4 year old having seperation anxiety | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year and 10 month old son who is such an outgoing,loveable playful and normally very ... A: Many two-year-old and three-year-old children have separation anxiety. And sometimes -- as in your ... | |
| 4-year-old just started licking her hands | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: My 4-year-old daughter just yesterday started licking the palm of her hand. I've caught her doing ... A: Yep, everything you mentioned is a possibility. But there are other possibilities you didn't ... | |
| Rude 3 year old | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3years old. He is a well developed and strong willed child and behaves about as good as to ... A: Unfortunately, three-year-olds do a lot of things they do not learn at home. In fact, it seems, they ... | |
| developmental level | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's 11 month old baby knows the name of every toy or other item in her crib/play pen, ... A: Obviously, your granddaughter is very bright. It's equally obvious that she has intelligent parents ... | |
| what can i do? | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 and a half old he is generally a good kid i am the step father i have always been around ... A: When young children experience changes in their lives, their way of showing their upset is to ... | |
| Toddler sometimes ignores when I call his name | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: Windell, I have a beautiful, sweet 23 month old little boy. He makes great eye contact, is ... A: Your son is developing wonderfully well. Everything is just as it should be. Many toddlers get so ... | |
| sensitive 6 year old son | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My six year old son has been saying things like "you don't love me anymore" when he gets in trouble ... A: Many children between ages six and nine, often say that you don't love them or that they should hurt ... | |
| 2yr. old Toddler behavior concerns | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: We have custody of our 20 month old granddaughter. Her 18 year old mom,(not our daughter) was not ... A: Very few toddlers who are around two years of age are "well disciplined." Most go through stages ... | |
| My 2-year-old is constantly rejecting me and wants to watch TV all the time | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I've been very upset lately because my 2-year-old daughter has been rejecting me, and screaming ... A: Yes, there are several things you can do to teach children that they shouldn't express themselves ... | |
| My 2-year-old is constantly rejecting me and wants to watch TV all the time | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I've been very upset lately because my 2-year-old daughter has been rejecting me, and screaming ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling so bad about the relationship with your daughter. However, ... | |
| mend a relationship | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: My son was a preemie which scared my husband very much and made him not want to attach himself to ... A: Don't draw any particular conclusions from the behavior of a two-and-a-half-year-old toddler. They ... | |
| mend a relationship | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: My son was a preemie which scared my husband very much and made him not want to attach himself to ... A: There are many parents -- both moms and dads -- who don't know how to relate with infants and ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old humping | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter who is constantly engaging sexual activities, such as hardcore ... A: All sorts of sexual behaviors are within the normal range for toddlers. While toddlers discover all ... | |
| Sudden Indecisiveness | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a five and a half year old daughter. She's had her little phases of misbehaving and whatnot, ... A: Five-year-olds can be so mature and grown up. They have a much larger vocabulary than a year ago, ... | |
| Is my child likely to have a speech problem? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My first son was born in June last year, two months early. At the moment, after one year, he seems ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are concerned about your son's healthy development. However, I would ... | |
| Is it neglect? | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I am an aunt of a 3 year old and a 1 1/2 year old. Their mother came from an abusive family. The 3 ... A: It may be that the children are neglected or abused. However, the behaviors you have described could ... | |
| 2 yr old biting! | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: My name is Heather and I am a mother of 4. I have 3 girls from 6 to 3 and 1 boy who is going to be 2 ... A: Lots of two-year-olds are biters, but that doesn't make it any less embarrassing when your toddler ... | |
| Sleeping. | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: my son is almost 10 months old and he hates me putting him in his crib to sleep. When I try the ... A: There are many young children around your son's age who have difficulty with bedtimes. Some display ... | |
| Strange language | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a question that may seem to be dumb to ask, but this strange thing threw me off a bit. My 2 ... A: Toddlers love to play with sounds and language. They may say things that are gibberish or they may ... | |
| 15months to 2yrs | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I work at a daycare and was told that a toddler cannot have honey why is that? A: I've never heard this exactly. However, there is sometimes concerns about young children ingesting ... | |
| Disrespectful Kids | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: Me and my children's father has been divorced for two years and they are currently living with him. ... A: Since you indicate that all three parents (you, their father, and their stepfather) are experiencing ... | |
| expierimenting children (?) | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: tonight my mom, who takes care of my niece, found my daughter laying on top of my neice "kindof" ... A: You didn't tell me the ages of these children, but that may not matter too much. Most children ... | |
| Tantrum Throwing | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl that also throws tantrums, which is no surprise, of course. She ... A: Yes, you're right. It is quite expected for two-year-olds to have temper tantrums. There is nothing ... | |
| Spirited toddler or concerning parenting tactics | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 27 month old who I have always considered high needs. From birth he was colicky until 5 ... A: I don't think there is anything wrong with your son -- or with you and your parenting techniques. ... | |
| Help with my 3 yr old | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old sons father and i separated when he was 3 months old, i have since meet someone else ... A: Three-year-olds can be very challenging, as you are discovering. However, there are reasons why your ... | |
| 5 yr olds outbursts | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: a few months ago he started having trouble explaining things he wanted to say , he has frequent ... A: Ah, beware of the perfect child. I suspect that you mean by saying that your son was a perfect ... | |
| Obsessive behavior | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Windell, Thank you for taking the time to review my question. My son, Nick, will be 3 in Aug, he is ... A: You're welcome. You are right, of course, about the pressure from family and friends. It's amazing ... | |
| tantrums | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: i try to use a gentle approach to everything with my child. she is 2 and a half. lately she started ... A: Yes, I have a concern that if you rock her while she is in the midst of a tantrum, you are ... | |
| Obsessive behavior | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: Windell, Thank you for taking the time to review my question. My son, Nick, will be 3 in Aug, he is ... A: As I indicated, lots of children around age three get obsessed with things. I also said that unless ... | |
| tantrums | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: i try to use a gentle approach to everything with my child. she is 2 and a half. lately she started ... A: You have a general sense of what you want to accomplish and how you want to accomplish it, but I ... | |
| Toddler trying to choke me. | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: My son is 23 months old and at risk for autism. Recently, he has begun exhibiting a behavior that ... A: Two-year-olds do lots of things that to them are fun, but are not so much fun for their parents. For ... | |
| 3.5 Hyper-Sensitive Toddler | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3.5-year-old daughter who is the light of my life, but is also a very difficult child. ... A: You're right that all toddlers have emotional meltdowns, often over the littlest things. and often ... | |
| Extreme Stranger anxiety in 27 month old | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Me and my wife are extremely concerned about the stranger anxiety of our 27 month old daughter. Ever ... A: Your daughter does seem to have an excessive amount of anxiety for her age. However, I cannot ... | |
| Baby says she's seeing ghost. | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: My Daughter just turned 2 yrs old and is a good talker. She doesn't manipulate and is a really good ... A: Toddlers between the ages of two and three, and even preschoolers, develop all sorts of fears. ... | |
| 4 year olds crying/tantrum | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Our 4yr old is in a pre kinder class,she realy should be in preschool but the teachers think she is ... A: When children have difficulty getting back into a routine after a break, it suggests to me that they ... | |
| three year old wants to be baby | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have three children ages 4, 3, and 16 mos. My middle child still wants to be the baby. He will be ... A: Many children have difficulty coping with competition after a new baby arrives in the family. Caleb ... | |
| when my baby cry doesn't com to me | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a mom and i have a problem with my son '17 months old' the problem is that when he gets hurt or ... A: It often feels comforting to think our child depends entirely on us. However, children may look to ... | |
| Potty training an almost 4 year old son. | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm really at my wits end. My son, who will be 4 this month, refuses to say when he's wet or poo'd ... A: There are many children between ages three and four who still wet their diapers or still have bowel ... | |
| moody, irritable 2 year old | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have twin daughters, 25 months old, so it is hard not to compare them. I realize all children are ... A: All children are different. And you find this out very quickly when you have a second child. You ... | |
| confused | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has just turned 4 years old. She always has a romantic attachment to the opposite sex ... A: Preschool children frequently have a closer relationship with one parent over another. It might be ... | |
| Reg my kid | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: my toddler is 2.6 years old.she likes to learn.she is interested in books very much.she knows the ... A: You have a very bright child. The fact that she shows little or no interest in conventional toys is ... | |
| my two year old | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Recently my two year old son has been acting up. screaming at me his grandmother and his ... A: It is very common for two-year-old toddlers to display anger and aggression. This is part of this ... | |
| What is a "good" joint custody plan? | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are getting divorced. We have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and a 6 month old daughter. ... A: In my opinion, the best co-parenting and parenting time plan involves children seeing both parents ... | |
| Activities children' s development | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I’m Isabella Please, can you tell me five activities that further the children’s development and ... A: Here are some ideas for activities that could further the development of these children: ... | |
| humping | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I just saw a reply to the same question about a 3yr old humping. My son does the same humping ... A: Masturbatory behaviors in young children are very common. Even infants can figure out that touching ... | |
| toddlers kissing? | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughter will be 4 yrs old in June, I found her few months ago with her cousin (9 months older ... A: Loving people tend to kiss others. If you are raising a daughter to be loving, then I would expect ... | |
| developmental delays, facial tics and repetitive behavior | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: My 13 month old son is very social, loves people, has great eye contact, will hand things on ... A: I shared your video with a few pediatricians. All agree it is probably not a tic. It was the ... | |
| Genital Exposing | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: we have two young boys, ages 6 and 9. They both run around the house exposing themselves, either ... A: Different families handle these kinds of issues differently. Some families are quite open about ... | |
| Does my 3 year old son have behavior issues? | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 3 year old has always been demanding, I thought he would out grow it. His behavior has always ... A: Many of the behaviors you experience with your son are relatively common for this age. However, with ... | |
| 7 year old daughters drawings. | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am writing as I am struggling to get my 7 year old to talk about some drawings she has done ... A: I understand you love your daughter and want to make sure she feels loved and understood. However, ... | |
| developmental delays, facial tics and repetitive behavior | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: My 13 month old son is very social, loves people, has great eye contact, will hand things on ... A: At 13-months of age, he is far too young to begin to think that a disorder (such as autism spectrum ... | |
| wetting pants | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 31 months old daughter. I potty trained her last November and it only took her 4 days to ... A: Any kind of change from the usual can cause stress in a young child's life. If your daughter was ... | |
| 6 Year Old: Aggressive Behavior | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: My 6 year old son has been getting in trouble at school for hitting. His teacher (who is wonderful) ... A: I have no doubt that your son is growing up in a wonderful home with loving parents. But growing up ... | |
| wetting pants | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a 31 months old daughter. I potty trained her last November and it only took her 4 days to ... A: It is not uncommon for two-year-olds to appear to be toilet trained and then to regress. That may ... | |
| Crying Baby | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old grandaughter that cries constantly. She has been nursed, cleaned and played ... A: Some babies are fussy babies. That is, they cry even if there is no apparent reason for them to cry. ... | |
| 3 Year Old Boy's Behavior | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My son just turned 3 and I am worried about his behavior. When he is at home he does a pretty good ... A: Your son sounds like a normal three-year-old to me. Many children don't function as well as parents ... | |
| my daughter | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: i m mother of 2 daughters my elder one is 4 yr and youger is 1 yr my 4 yr daughter is not ... A: Often it feels comforting in the beginning when our children are dependent on us. But as they get ... | |
| Divorce effect on a 3yr old | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been seperated for a yr now my son was 2.5 when he moved back home ( which is ... A: I wouldn't worry about whether he's depressed or not. He seems happy most of the time and does show ... | |
| Divorce effect on a 3yr old | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been seperated for a yr now my son was 2.5 when he moved back home ( which is ... A: Your son's behavior is typical when a parent leaves. It is very difficult for young children to have ... | |
| Boys and dolls | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a home based daycare provider. Recently a parent become very upset at seeing his 5 year old boy ... A: There is absolutely no evidence that children who play with a wide variety of toys develop gender ... | |
| 2 years old, wont go to sleep in bed | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a very independent and strong willed two and a half year old daughter. From the time i ... A: In your efforts to find a solution to the problems, you have created some bad habits for your ... | |
| 15 month toddler, | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Our 15 month daughter (1st and only kid) is crying for each and every trivial matter. 1. She points ... A: Your daughter sounds like a normal toddler to me. The toddler years -- between ages 12 months and ... | |
| out of state visitation. | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am seeking an outside opinion on a custody matter. My husband and I have decided to separate, he ... A: So your son's father wants to take him out of the home in which he is comfortable, away from the ... | |
| Alternatives to bribery | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Windell. I'm writing a short article for a local parenting magazine about the lengths some ... A: Bribery is a way of trying to get what you want from a child. However, I distinguish between bribery ... | |
| How should I respond? | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: 1-How should we respond to these comments made by the children "Boys don`t play with dolls"? "boys ... A: I think you can model tolerance and acceptance of other people in how you respond to children when ... | |
| Disrespectful 5 yr old | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My 5 yr old son is a bit odd in his behaviors and is totally rude and disrespectful to our whole ... A: What you're doing is not working. So, let me suggest another way of handling your son's behavior. ... | |
| Biting at school | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a daughter (3.5 yrs) who is biting the other children at her pre school. She started there ... A: There is relatively little you can do at home because the behavior is happening at school. And, I ... | |
| Please Help! Our 3 year old will not stay in bed | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: We are having major (and totally out of the blue) issues getting our 35 month old son to bed at ... A: All children are different. Your son has experienced some thing which frightened him or made him ... | |
| Angry/Frustrated Toddler | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter. Her father left us when she was 1 year old. She haven’t had much ... A: Your daughter is reacting as expected under the circumstances. It's difficult at any age to lose ... | |
| help with my kids | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have 4 kids 5 & under. my oldest is 5 he has adhd and conduct disorder he is very aggresive even ... A: It sounds like you have your hands full with four young children. I'm sure I will have a lot of ... | |
| Difficulty Making Decisions | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old son is having difficulty making decisions. It may be over simple things like ... A: Often between age two-and-a-half and three-and-a-half children become overwhelmed with choices. They ... | |
| baby skin | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My son is about to turn a year old this month (march), I've noticed a reddish spot on his chin about ... A: Many kinds of skin problems are common in infants and toddlers. Most of them clear up on their own. ... | |
| Pooping, after being potty trained | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old and in 3-4 year old preK. Been potty trained. But since we started PreK in ... A: Many children do get focused on play or TV and don't want to stop to go to the bathroom because it's ... | |
| 4 year old - emotional roller coast meltdowns | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: My 4.5 year old son - is very bright- very verbal - has great memory skills - good eye contact - ... A: Children typically have temper tantrums or emotional meltdowns from ages two to five; thereafter ... | |
| high needs child | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I just recently asked a question about my three year old daughter & sleep issues in fact I have not ... A: She may be a "high needs child." But that doesn't change anything I just sent in my previous e-mail. ... | |
| stranger fear of child | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 yr old daughter, who is a vibrant, outgoing little girl. Well, The past month ... A: This is not stranger anxiety, and it certainly isn't displayed in the usual sense. This is just ... | |
| sleep deprivation or sleep disorder in three year old | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been having EXTREME behavioral problems with my three year old. As an infant she rarely slept ... A: Your child probably had physical reasons for developing poor sleep habits as an infant. However, ... | |
| Pooping, after being potty trained | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old and in 3-4 year old preK. Been potty trained. But since we started PreK in ... A: If you like Dr, Phil's advice, then use it. I personally do not like it. I wouldn't do that to my ... | |
| 3 yr old girls | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I both have three year old girls from previous relationships. We moved in together in ... A: Each of your children had your undivided attention for three years and now there is both another ... | |
| my s | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old boy that is sleeping with me at night. He could not sleep through the night ... A: If there is an issue of separation anxiety, it is more likely related to your son being accustomed ... | |
| 5 year old arguing | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: My five year old daughter is an intelligent little girl (maybe too much so) who almost always likes ... A: There are many children who need to get in the last word or need to dispute points with their ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old's anxiety | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old son started a very strange behavior 2 weeks ago. We took him to the grocery, along ... A: It is unlikely to be the start of a mental disorder. I am rather sure that your child has no idea ... | |
| 50% Parenting time with a 22 month old | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are going through a divorce and we are having troubles on agreeing to parenting time. ... A: Many mothers do feel anxious about giving up their time with their child. However, many (if not ... | |
| two year old not talking | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: The strange thing about it is at 15 months he was saying more words than he is saying now. I have ... A: There are all sorts of reasons why two-year-olds stop doing things they used to know how to do. One ... | |
| Agressive 2yr old | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: My son is 25 months old n since last 2 months he is showing very agressive behaviour like hitting, ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding, but I've been out of town. The behavior your son is ... | |
| Concerned Dad | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We are very worried about our 13 month old son. We had our 12 month appt. last week and our son is ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding, but I was out of town. At 13 months of age, it is far too early ... | |
| 4 year old says he doesn't love me | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My almost 4 year old son tells me that, "You don't love me and I don't love you" We had a very ... A: Strong-willed children may get resentful about discipline. And they may gravitate to the ... | |
| Infant Tantrums | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a grand-daughter who is not quite 3 months who at times cries like she is in pain...my Son ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding, as I've been out of town. Three-month-olds do not have ... | |
| 17 month with extreme stranger anxiety | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old daughter who has shown signs of what I believe is extreme stranger anxiety ... A: Stranger anxiety is extremely common around two to two-and-a-half years of age. Your child is just ... | |
| 2.5 year old not listening | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 yr old boy, Marcos, he is my first child and we recently had another boy, Nicholai, who ... A: It is frustrating to be the parent of a two-year-old toddler. You must understand that he is only ... | |
| rituals | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Windell - We have a 4 year son who is very tied to rituals. For example...When dropping him ... A: Routines and rituals help young children feel secure. Actually, routines and rituals ground all of ... | |
| need help on 4 yrs old behavior | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: My son is 4 yrs old and he seems to have too many desires. He always thinks of something to do (with ... A: Young children often have many desires and expect to be entertained by their parents. Furthermore, ... | |
| Childcare service | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Please, Task 2: Childcare Implement strategies to support knowledge of Aboriginal culture For this ... A: This sounds like it could be a fun project that would bring greater understanding and appreciation ... | |
| i need help!! | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: i have a 3 1/2 year old boy and i need help. i have been married for 4 1/2 years and he is our only ... A: Yes, toddlers can be frustrating. And sometimes, if they've been allowed to do what they want ... | |
| Querry regarding Kid 18 months | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, My child is exactly 18 months old, weighing 10 kg with a perfectly growing stages.We are ... A: It sounds like you have a delightful child who is developing normally. There is no reason to try to ... | |
| potty training | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: My son, who just turned four, has been wetting his pants several times a day after being potty ... A: Assuming there has been no crisis or trauma in his (or the family's# life in the last few weeks or ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old's behavior | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I need some guidance regarding my 3 yr old son. He has always been a bit boisterous, lively and ... A: Many toddlers between two and four are very active and have difficulty with emotional regulation and ... | |
| normal beavhing for 4 year old? | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: just wanted to ask a quick question. My 4 year old daughter has started to pretend to be Thomas the ... A: Yes it is normal. Four-year-olds often have a great imagination. It is the age when children often ... | |
| refusal to potty train | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3yrs 3 months. He started pre-school 2 mornings a weeks just before he was 3, having ... A: It could take months. So, continue to do what you may have started doing and follow my suggestions. ... | |
| 3.5 yrs old child - from excited to go to kindergarten to refusal | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Hope you can help me on this. My son turned 3.5 yrs old this Jan, and I sent him to kindergarten. ... A: Your son is only three years old. He's far too young to be in an academically-oriented kindergarten. ... | |
| a 4 y/o boy exposed himself to my 4 y/o grandaughter | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My 4 year old grandaughter was at her other grandmother's house laying on the bed resting. The 4 ... A: This is a rather big leap to make. That is, going from a boy masturbating and a girl having temper ... | |
| refusal to potty train | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: My son is 3yrs 3 months. He started pre-school 2 mornings a weeks just before he was 3, having ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to you. It sounds like there are a number of factors going on. ... | |
| Six year old son | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My six year old son and my 4 year old daughter play "Grown-ups", they go to a restaurant, have ... A: Are you telling me that you never played "grown up" or "nurse" or "doctor" when you were their age? ... | |
| children' s activity planning tool | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: Please, For each of the three children (Sally, Jesse and Jack), Sally Dennis, aged 11 years Jesse ... A: I really don't know what an activity planning tool is. I suppose there are forms or worksheets one ... | |
| Divorce Moving | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old child. My husband and I are divorcing. He has been out of the house for almost a ... A: You are rightly concerned about telling your son about the move. And you are right; it shouldn't be ... | |
| smart 5-year-old getting negative feedback from K teacher | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My question is about a 5-year-old in Kindergarten, so slightly off-category...but hopefully you'll ... A: I think you're right in that it is usually very unproductive to try to discipline a child at home ... | |
| My 10.5 month boy | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My 10.5 month boy has a Head Circumference of 48 cm which is at 95th Percentile. While at birth, the ... A: Perhaps like many doctors, your pediatrician is being cautious and running a test that may not ... | |
| dealing with attatude | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: hey my name is alicia and i have a 2 year old girl named angel . she is very smart and very ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding to you, but I've been out of commission with a medical procedure ... | |
| My 10.5 month boy | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My 10.5 month boy has a Head Circumference of 48 cm which is at 95th Percentile. While at birth, the ... A: Head size grows rapidly during the first six months of age, and by eight to twelve months tends to ... | |
| Help with defiant 6 year old | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My six-year old male child exhibits extremely defiant behavior (especially with me). His father ... A: There are various parenting programs that are offered in many cities or areas around the country. ... | |
| 4 year old...past abuse. | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have recently adopted a little boy. He is four years old. Lately he has been ... A: There are several important issues in this situation. You've said that you recently adopted this ... | |
| need help with history project on Sesame Street | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a History Day project. I have to ask someone a few questions for the project. (its part ... A: "Sesame Street" was created by the Children's Television Workshop around 1969. It was begun to ... | |
| Sesame Street | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: We are currently doing a project that has to do with events that were big in history. I am doing the ... A: I think "Sesame Street" had a big impact on the American public because it was the first TV show ... | |
| toddler learning about his body | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My son is now three years old. Previously he has shown some curiosity with regard to his genitals, ... A: The only education you have to do with a toddler or preschooler is to answer any questions they ... | |
| Severe emotional change in my 2.5 yr old | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: Over this past summer, my then 2.5 yr old experienced a drastic change in sleep patterns, behavior, ... A: What you saw in your daughter a few months ago very likely was just normal developmental changes. ... | |
| 26 month old with delays and sudden "odd" behavior | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 26 months. She has diagnosed TripleX, which is a highly variable disorder. I ... A: Many two-year-old toddlers develop strange behaviors. Since her "hiding" behavior only occurs when ... | |
| 3 1/2 yr old no longer mommy's girl | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 yr old daughter has always been "mommy's girl". She wanted me first thing in the morning, ... A: If you look at your child's age, you get a sense of why this might be happening. Not that such ... | |
| 9 month old won't sleep | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 month old baby who is having a VERY hard time with sleep in general. She fights going to ... A: It is very common for infants to awaken several times during the night. Most babies and young ... | |
| 3yr old constantly picking on little sister | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 children [ages almost 3.5yrs, 16 months , and 5 weeks] and we have been battling our oldest ... A: Actually, when you say he constantly picks on his sister, that's not exactly accurate. As you ... | |
| is TV safe...+laptop | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: i have twins of age 9 and a half months....i have taken a package for proper guidance and child ... A: There is almost no research about preschool children and computers; and there is no research related ... | |
| 20 month old behavior concerns | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a nearly 21 month old daughter. She seems to be a very bright, normal child, but recently, ... A: Toddlers and young children shift interests and activities frequently. The toddler years are years ... | |
| is TV safe | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: i have twins of age 9 and a half months....i have taken a package for proper guidance and child ... A: You are raising a good question about children's exposure to TV. Many professional organization ... | |
| my two year old son | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Dylan is 22 months old, He had heart surgery at 6 months to repair a hole in his heart and is great ... A: Of course, I don't know your son and haven't seen him or been able to observe him over time, but ... | |
| Will not nap without me | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 25 month old who has no problem falling asleep when I rock her. When I put her in her ... A: You're right about parenting being tiring. Toddlers can tire you very quickly! With a toddler you ... | |
| Will not nap without me | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 25 month old who has no problem falling asleep when I rock her. When I put her in her ... A: You should only go back in to comfort her when her screaming has been going on too long. That ... | |
| 6-month old cries constantly | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can offer some advice about my 6 month old daughter. We have always considered ... A: You're welcome. Most children, no matter how difficult their infant years or toddler years, grow up ... | |
| 3 year old looking at genitals | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter asked her really close friend (3 year old boy) at school for him to pull his ... A: It sounds like normal three-year-old (or four or five or six, etc.) curiosity. Children are very ... | |
| almost 3 year old hates grandparents | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm having a complete nightmare. My daughter will be 3 in 2 months and she has developed a fear of ... A: Sorry for the long delay in responding to your question. I've been caught up in other pressing ... | |
| Response to another child scratching, biting mine | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: My son (2 1/2) has been attending a home day care with the same child for about a year and half. ... A: Usually I get questions from the parent of the aggressive child rather than the parent of the ... | |
| Will not nap without me | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 25 month old who has no problem falling asleep when I rock her. When I put her in her ... A: It sounds like you have your hands full with your fourth child! Well, it seems that spanking isn't ... | |
| Childs behavior | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years old and in the past 2 months her behavior has been very different. First ... A: There is likely a combination of factors leading to withholding bowel movements and urine. That ... | |
| 3 year old refusing time outs at daycare | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old son who is very independent and does not enjoy being told what to do by ... A: Sorry for the long delay in responding to your question. I've gotten caught up in other pressing ... | |
| 2.5 year old's behavior after hospitalization | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Our 2.5 year old son was hospitalized a month ago because he complained of his leg hurting and had a ... A: It is not uncommon for children to show aggression or other symptoms after a somewhat traumatic ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old gets out of bed | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My daughter (she was 2 June 28th) has been having sleeping problems the past three months. ... A: This kind of sleep disturbance happens often with toddlers. Seemingly for no reason their sleep ... | |
| children hurting infants | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My partner has a four year old nephew, who off late is quite malicious. for one instance there was ... A: Young children often do many things that are malicious and seem to be unusual or abnormal. However, ... | |
| 6-month old cries constantly | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping that you can offer some advice about my 6 month old daughter. We have always considered ... A: I apologize for the long delay in responding to you. Other events in my life took me away from ... | |
| 21 month old still on the bottle (for milk only) | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: My 21 month old son refuses to drink milk from a sippy or any other type of cup. He drinks juice ... A: Almost everything you've said in your e-mail is correct. That is, no two children are the same. Some ... | |
| 3 yr. Old daughter's recent obsession with smelling Mother's armpits. | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old daughter recently started to be obsessed with constantly wanting to smell my armpits. ... A: Many two- and three-year-olds develop obsessions about many things. We usually don't know how or why ... | |
| Curiosity | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter of 4 bath together with her brother of 18 months. She look at his genitals and tried to ... A: I can understand your concern. Yet, this is not a concern that should cause you either distress or ... | |
| unread answers | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a new volunteer in this category. Recently I have had nearly half of the questions I have ... A: Welcome to All-Experts. Frankly, I never check to see if my answers are read. Of course, I'd like ... | |
| 20 month old favoring one parent | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: My 20 month old daughter is very attached to me, and it is really upsetting my husband. He is the ... A: This is not an unusual situation at all. Many toddlers and preschoolers become more interested and ... | |
| Sleep problems | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: On Friday my little girl suddenly wouldn't sleep in her cot. She has slept in her own room in her ... A: Toddlers often suddenly and apparently for no particular reason develop new sleep problems. Your job ... | |
| night waking 6 months old | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 months old. She is on formula and eats food twice a day. She has never been a great ... A: Many infants and toddlers wake up during the night. And for some children night time awakening goes ... | |
| Re-introducing mother into childs life | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been raising my granddaughter since she was 15months old, due to her mother being ... A: I think you might have an agreement with your daughter that she can come to live with you but if you ... | |
| Re-introducing mother into childs life | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: I have been raising my granddaughter since she was 15months old, due to her mother being ... A: I agree with you that your granddaughter needs to have a relationship with her mother. And there ... | |
| child behavior | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2.2 y/o son whose behavior is somewhat abnormal to me. He sometimes scratched my face with ... A: Your son's behavior sounds like the typical behavior of two-year-olds. To a two-year-old, ... | |
| 3 yr old boy who is out of control | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: he is a real daddy's boy and will not let me do anything for him. He wakes up in the mornings happy ... A: The things you mention about your three-year-old son do not seem so unusual. However, when you feel ... | |
| toddler fears of strangers | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter who has developed a fear of being out in public. She has always been ... A: Toddlers around the ages of two and three frequently develop new and sometimes strange fears. ... | |
| my three year old gets frustrated easily | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: i have a three and a half year old who gets frustrated regularly and its begun to worry my husband ... A: Most young children between one year and four years of age have problems dealing with frustration ... | |
| Daycare | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: How do I get my 22month old to adjust to daycare and how should I respond when he throws himself on ... A: What you are seeing is the way most two-year-olds act. You don't have to interpret it as you not ... | |
| Step-daughter crying for no reason | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My step-daughter who is almost 4 years old has a really bad problem/issue with crying for no reason. ... A: You didn't say how long this has been going on. You also did say how long you have been involved in ... | |
| Super attached Eight Year Old | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: ..I am dating a recently divorced man, he has three kids. The oldest is eight, a little girl that is ... A: I would see this as quite normal behavior. You can set the limits of what you'll allow and what you ... | |
| ocd/autism? | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful bright nephew. He started obsessing over the alphabet, lining up the letters in ... A: Your nephew does sound like a bright, delightful boy. However, is he also obsessive compulsive or ... | |
| Sexuality | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I would like to thank you for the time that is being invested in helping us with our children. I am ... A: Young children do find pleasure in playing with their penis or having erections. Most of the time, ... | |
| My 2 year old daughter | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 years and 3 months daughter. We are concerned about her development. We have been trying ... A: Your daughter is only two years old. It is far too early to be concerned about her being a late ... | |
| throwing up son | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 children aged 5 and 2 and have been a working mother for the last 3 months.since i started ... A: I think you are probably right; his throwing up is likely a reaction to being separated from you. I ... | |
| My 1 year old Ajani | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My son Ajani finds it funny to slap, punch and pull people's hair including myself. My son is very ... A: This is very common behavior for one-year-olds. Why do they do this? Because it is fun! And they ... | |
| can a 2yr old be OCD? | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be three in march and for about a month now when she eats she touches her food once ... A: A young child could be OCD, but it is much too early to tell. The reason for this is that toddlers ... | |
| 4 year old boy | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My wife %26 I are raising our 4 year old grandson, the reason is his mother like many haven't a clue ... A: Children are often confused and angry when they are removed from their parents. That's usually true ... | |
| Defiante, disobidient out of control 4 and 2 year old | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have three boys ages 4, 2, and 1 month. Our problem lies with our 4 and 2 year old... They have ... A: It's not very comfortable for anyone -- including your two children -- when they are running the ... | |
| Anger Management | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter who is 4 years old. I'm looking for some advice on showing her how to deal with ... A: Let's clear up some misconceptions first. One, there are no safe or healthy ways to release ... | |
| Father in and out of childs life when to say enough is enough??? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a divorced mother that has remarried and my daughter is 5 years old. Her father has been out of ... A: This is a difficult situation. It's almost a no-win situation for your daughter if her father ... | |
| Cause for concern? | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I kind of have a two-part question about my beloved 2-year old daughter. My daughter is our second ... A: It's a bit early for you to be concerned about a toddler having her own identity. However, having ... | |
| not responding when I call him | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 3. He is a bright boy who is very curious. He can communicate well. He is ... A: As a three-year-old, he is working on becoming more of an independent person. Which means that ... | |
| out of state visitation of toddler | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I moved out of state a few months ago and have a 2 yr old son. The father requested monthly over ... A: Children need consistent parenting. His father has a problem being consistent with parenting time. ... | |
| separation anxiety | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: 5 old girl and she has been acting wired for since the time she started school 2years back. She is ... A: Many children seem to have great difficulty separating from their caregivers and parents. For these ... | |
| Extremely difficult 3 year old | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom with 2 kids ages 3 1/2 son and 9 year old daughter. I am having A LOT of ... A: Your little guy has certainly learned how to get all of your attention! But it's curious that none ... | |
| Parenting -Toddler | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: am a single parent of a 2 1/2 yr old son, I lost my hubby before my son was born. My son is very ... A: It is difficult being a single parent. However, whether you are a single parent or not, raising a ... | |
| 18 month old | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an 18 month old grandson whom I adore, but he's definitely a pincher and scratcher. He ... A: It's simple. He pinches and scratches because he's a toddler. Toddlers do all sorts of things (like ... | |
| child behavior changes | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: i recently became engaged and have let my fiance move in with my almost 4 year old twin sons, with ... A: There's always a danger if you introduce your children to a new person that that person may not be ... | |
| establish and maintain professional relationships | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Please, how to establish and maintain professional relationships and effective communication with ... A: Here are my suggestions: Task 1: Establish positive relationships with family members Here are some ... | |
| 4year old boys aggression | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Our 3rd child a 4 year old boy is so volatile, his moods change so quickly, one minute he is loving, ... A: Your son may have a temperament that disposes him to cross moods. Or it could be that he is a boy ... | |
| receptive language delay in a 2 yr old | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 24 months old, and she is a twin. She is behind in both her receptive and expressive ... A: Your daughter is only 24 months old. That is too young to do a speech evaluation, except to make ... | |
| Planning observations of Michelle | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me, about planning for Michelle, I plan to help her...] Planning for Michelle ... A: If you observe any problem areas or learn about any problem areas from her parents, then perhaps ... | |
| understanding of children's interests and developmental needs | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: Please, can you help answering the following question? Do you know, please in a professional manner, ... A: In terms of how you would report what you shared with her parents, you could say something like: ... | |
| child’s parents Interview ideas | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: Please, I have to design an interview example that I could use with a 5 years old child’s parents. ... A: Here are some sample questions. You will be able to think of other questions you'd like to ask. 1. ... | |
| 1 year old | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking care of two one year olds, a two year old, and a 3 1/2 year old. The two one ... A: I can certainly understand why you'd be ready for a break from these children. Of course, this is ... | |
| understanding of children's interests and developmental needs | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: The projet is as following: For this projet, you will have to gather and document information about ... A: Apparently there is no set format for yiour report. So, I would suggest you use the following ... | |
| understanding of children's interests and developmental needs | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: If a 5 years old child I have selected is old enough to understand, how should I explain what I’m ... A: I need more information. For instance, what kind of project would you be doing? What will you need ... | |
| Slow development of two & half year old boy | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Our Son (1st child) is now two and a half and has always been slower to other children within his ... A: Few children develop in all areas at the same rate. And many children are delayed in one or more ... | |
| when should a trilingual child start speaking | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: my baby is months and we have exposed her to three languages (English,Xhosa and Sotho)i did not have ... A: It is very common for toddlers between about two and three years of age (and often even well beyond ... | |
| when should a trilingual child start speaking | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: my baby is months and we have exposed her to three languages (English,Xhosa and Sotho)i did not have ... A: You left out your daughter's age. But I'm going to assume she is around 20 to 24 months old. If I'm ... | |
| HELP ME!!! I am losing my mind with my 2 year old. | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Ok, I am going to go into great depth and detail so that you get the right insight about my "out of ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you feel like your toddler is ruining your life. Having four children with ... | |
| excursion suitable for children | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Please, I would like to know about excursion suitable for children in the Children’s service Centre. ... A: In the U.S. we call these field trips. Since these generally involve riding in a bus or a vehicle, ... | |
| childcare centre | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Natalie and Richard, parents of Eleni have been invited to attend as a part of their orientation in ... A: I can give you a rough outline, which you can fill in with details for your presentation. ... | |
| crying 4 year old | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 45 months old and has a 24 month old brother. When all is well, she is a funny, ... A: If a behavior is occurring at home but not at school, then you have to examine the interactions ... | |
| Activity children | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Please, I would like to know how to make an activity planning tool can you tell me for each of the ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by an "activity planning tool." Are you asking if I can suggest some ... | |
| Coping w/ a difficult toddler | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I am the mom of 3 year old boy/girl twins and a 14 year old High School freshman. My issue is with ... A: You are expressing a common fear parents have. That is, your fear is that if you don't stamp out ... | |
| How to push the right buttons | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: We are parents of a 3 year old boy. According to our pediatrician, our son has verbal skills of a 2½ ... A: You may well be right that he has received a lot of attention for immature or aggressive behaviors. ... | |
| childcare centre | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Natalie and Richard, parents of Eleni decided on a childcare centre for Eleni as they had been using ... A: You did not tell me the age of Eleni, but I'm going to assume she is a toddler between ages two and ... | |
| testing boundaries & cries about everything | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I have two 2 year olds (boy and girl). My son is calm and laid back and my daughter is the complete ... A: I think you understand the key issues here. One of those key issues is that your son and daughter ... | |
| type of play and they name that could be provided | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Please can you tell me five type of play and they name that could be provided for each of the ... A: If I understand what you're asking, you want some suggestions for types of play for each of the ... | |
| 4 year old having tantrums, hitting, and putting things in her mouth | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are at wits end. Our 4 year old daughter has just started junior kindergarten. We ... A: Since your daughter has just begun junior kindergarten, I'm going to assume that this transition is ... | |
| nursery | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I am just getting concerned as my 3 year old child doesn't want me to leave him at nursery every ... A: It appears that you are depending on what your child says to you and a chance overhearing of what ... | |
| Behavioral Crying? | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I know that my question does not exactly fall within the boundaries of your profile. I'm taking the ... A: There is no doubt that this child is different from your first two children. She is more challenging ... | |
| 3 year-old waking up at night | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: My son and daughter-in-law have 6 day- old baby. They also have a foster son that is very attached ... A: It appears this three-year-old foster child is very disturbed by the presence of the baby. He is ... | |
| 4 year old Behavioral issues. | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok, I have a 4 year old boy who whines so much I don't think he knows how to speak in a normal tone ... A: Yes, it does sound very frustrating for you. And I can see how stressed you would be with three ... | |
| 13 month old yells constantly | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: My 13 month old son has always been a noisy child, but lately he whines, grunts, yells, screams, and ... A: It sounds like you have a fussy baby. However, I need to ask you some questions before I give you ... | |
| Children asking difficult questions about absent family members. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My little boy is nearly 5, and when he got back from playgroup yesterday, he asked me where 'daddy's ... A: I think it may be a bit easier to answer your son's questions because he is younger. His questions ... | |
| Hyperactive? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has a very hard time keeping still. She has been this way almost since birth! ... A: Should you be worried? What will worry do for you or your daughter? Obviously, nothing positive. ... | |
| Divorce and my Toddler | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I am currently going through a divorce; in january we will have been separated for a ... A: Children need to spend lots of time with both parents. That's why most courts award 50-50 parenting ... | |
| 3 year old son disrespects teachers | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son who has had a couple of negative experiences with preschool teachers. He ... A: Let me assure you that millions of three-year-olds act that way. But there are some teachers/staff ... | |
| sleep issues | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My three year old son has been having great difficulty with sleeping since we have transitioned him ... A: Although your son seemed ready to make the transition, apparently he wasn't. Since there is no great ... | |
| talkative toddler in daycare | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: my child is advanced for her age. she just turned three and has been in class with three to four ... A: Great! With the right teacher, your daughter is going to do well. Little kids react to adults who ... | |
| Emotional three-year-old | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted our daughter from Vietnam three years ago and I gave birth to a child in ... A: Congratulations on your new baby. And on having a healthy three-year-old daughter. You describe ... | |
| rebellious 4 yr old. HELP! | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be 5 in January. She refuses to listen or mind anything I say to her. And she runs ... A: It sounds like you and your daughter are locked in a power struggle which results in her getting ... | |
| 3 year old son disrespects teachers | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son who has had a couple of negative experiences with preschool teachers. He ... A: Since many three-year-old's may act like this anyway, it is difficult to say how much of his ... | |
| talkative toddler in daycare | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: my child is advanced for her age. she just turned three and has been in class with three to four ... A: Let me see if I understand this: Your child is very bright, very verbal, controls other children, ... | |
| messing pants | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has taken a long time to potty train over a year and a half. He was born with a ... A: It is true that some children take longer to potty train than others. The hyperspadia condition is ... | |
| Toddler - difficult behaviour towards visitors | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Please give advice on how to best handle this! I have a 3.5 year old daughter, and a 6 month old ... A: By temperament, some children are more dependent, clingy, and uncomfortable in social situations. ... | |
| 3 year old boy | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: We have several other children, so i thought i knew alot about parenting, but our youngest has made ... A: You might read the previous posts I've written (particularly to other parents with difficult three ... | |
| 3 year old defiance | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 3/4 she will be 4 in November. I have struggled with her defiance and it seems to ... A: Yes, some young children seem to be defiant or noncompliant as part of their temperament or ... | |
| My 2 yr old has too much aggression | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is acting outing in ways that I don't know how to handle. some of the things he has done are ... A: This is not unusual behavior at all for a toddler. In fact, it is very common behavior. That doesn't ... | |
| 3 yr.old and bad behaviors | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: How do I get a Handle on my son and his out of control Behavior? When my son is told "No", "not ... A: It is not uncommon for two- and three-year-old toddlers to act like this. However, their behavior ... | |
| 4 year old step son | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I apologize in advance for my disorganized letter to you. I am just writing ideas down as they come ... A: Your stepson does have some strange, obsessive behaviors. Also, it seems he has been taught that ... | |
| Twins needing attention | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have identical twin boys that are 3 and 1/2 years old and we just recently got my fiancees 7 and ... A: You're always going to have people who give you advice and suggestions that may not be consistent ... | |
| Sceaming toddler | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am father of a lovely 1.5 year old girl. She is our first baby. Her mother and myself are doing ... A: I think you definitely have the rights instincts here. Most children after age one are beginning to ... | |
| 4 yr old girl won't hug mom | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am nanny a four year old girl who happy and loving. She loves daddy. Mom has cerebral palsy and is ... A: I think since you have a very good relationship with this child that you need to pass on whatever ... | |
| Toddler behaviour | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: I am having trouble with my 32 month old son. I have stopped work (since new baby due in 6 weeks) ... A: Your son's behavior is par for the course with a two year old. Two-year-old toddlers, especially ... | |
| 6 month old light sleeper | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I am so sleep deprived I can't even see straight. My almost six month old is a very light sleeper. ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you are sleep deprived. We all need enough rest to function productively -- ... | |
| My toddlers behavior | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter who is nearly 3 and I am worried that her behavior is becoming worse the older she ... A: As a toddler, your daughter's stuttering is very normal. Young children often have ideas and ... | |
| Toddler fear of loud noises | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My 2-1/2 year-old daughter is afraid of loud noises, including airplanes, noisy restaurants and loud ... A: Many toddlers have fears related to loud noises. A typical one is fear of the vacuum. Another is ... | |
| 6 year old | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: How can I stop my 6 year old from kissing other kids at school? My son is attending Kinder and I ... A: More often than not, I'm answering questions about how to stop children from being aggressive. Very ... | |
| 2 1/2 yr old son hits and pushes | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am so frustrated with my 2 1/2 yr old son. He hits and pushes or grabs other kids, mostly his ... A: Of course, a two-year-old is old enough to understand that you don't like certain behaviors. The ... | |
| Twins needing attention | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I have identical twin boys that are 3 and 1/2 years old and we just recently got my fiancees 7 and ... A: I agree with you. I think the wetting accidents are due to changes and stress brought about by ... | |
| toddler sleeping | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: My 18 month year old is not sleeping well at all. Putting him down at night takes forever and we've ... A: You've tried many different approaches without success. I believe you need to adopt one approach and ... | |
| help me | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: my daughter has slept with me since the day i brought her from the hospital which is 2 years ago and ... A: What you're trying to do is not going to be easy. What is the motivation for a toddler to stop ... | |
| My toddlers behavior | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a daughter who is nearly 3 and I am worried that her behavior is becoming worse the older she ... A: Sometimes it seems like toddlers get worse as they progress through the toddlers years to three or ... | |
| my 3 year old | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: my 3 year old hit's me & my wife if you ask him to stop he just yell's at us. time out doesn't work ... A: I would suggest that you not give him the freedom of doing whatever he wants when he goes to the ... | |
| single mom, new boyfriend advice | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I am a single mom who has been divorced for a little over two years. I have a 4.5 year old ... A: Like most children of almost any age following a divorce, I'm sure your daughter must have ... | |
| Does my 3 1/2 year old daughter have a problem? | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: A few people that are around my daughter a lot seem to think she has a problem. Her attention span ... A: Anything similar go on with my children? You bet! All the time as preschoolers. They almost never ... | |
| Evidence that 50% of time with father/mother is best for toddler? | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: James, Often (especially when the couple was never married to begin with) it is difficult for ... A: I also agree that it makes sense that children have equal exposure to both parents. But I don't know ... | |
| disipline | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Have a 3 1/2 year old daughter. She really and truly is a sweet child, until all of a sudden if ... A: This is not unusual behavior by your daughter, although it might be embarrassing. I would suggest ... | |
| sleepless 1 yr old | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently got back from a trip to the US and my 1 year old is still in jetlag after 2 1/2 weeks. He ... A: Your son sounds like the kind of child who needs to be taught to develop consistent sleep routines. ... | |
| Toddler speaking and development physically | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of 22 mos. old, Jacob. He crawled at 5 mos. but didn't walk until two weeks after his ... A: Definitive answers generally only worry parents. However, at nearly two years of age, children can ... | |
| Discipline/DS Toddler | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: How can the teacher best discipline a 3 year old DS boy who pulls the hair of the students in his ... A: Often DS children are responsive to the wishes of adults who are kind to them. However, I think that ... | |
| Separation issues | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 1/2 years old, our problem is separation anxiety. Ever since my son was little he has ... A: Some children do have needs to be closer to their parents, but then some mothers have a need to be ... | |
| refuse to sit in car seat | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: My 17-mnth-ld wouldn't sit in car seat at all. We brought him to overseas when he was ... A: This is one of those issues that concerns safety -- and the law -- so there isn't much choice for ... | |
| I don't know what to do | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm extremely ashamed and distraught about this and I don't feel as though I can talk to anyone. I ... A: I'm pleased that you finally brought this to someone's attention. You have been under a great deal ... | |
| 3 year old out of control | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: at this point am at wits end and need help my 3 year old daughter (just turned 3 end august) is ... A: I so pleased I could be of help to you. I think you are right about her hitting and smacking her ... | |
| 3 year old out of control | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: at this point am at wits end and need help my 3 year old daughter (just turned 3 end august) is ... A: You are not a bad mother and you probably have done nothing wrong. However, I believe that you have ... | |
| Students's strange behaviour | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Why do the students have strange behaviour? A: I think you need to give me more information before I can give you an adequate answer to your ... | |
| worried | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I need some insight on my 22 month old son. Everyone seems to think he is slow. He didn't crawl ... A: Your son sounds like a typical two-year-old (or nearly two-year-old, anyway) child. Children ... | |
| emotions | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I am asking this question 20 years too late but I thought you can help me understand the process of ... A: Parents certainly have an influence on some aspects of a child's personality, but they don't ... | |
| Toddler Behavior w/MOM | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My 27 month old boy seems to know how to push my every button! My husband and I both have very ... A: When you experience the kinds of problems you are having with your son, there is almost always one ... | |
| boyfriend with ocd trying to control kids | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend of two years has all the symptoms of ocd. He has become increasingly obsessed with my ... A: You may love your boyfriend, but is it worth it? Unless he is willing to go to a mental health ... | |
| giving back the binky | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: We recently took away our son's binky on his 3rd birthday. He has been crying at bedtime for about ... A: I know you had good intentions in taking away his binky at age three. Parents often think it's ... | |
| Typical 5 month old behavior? | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a question concerning my baby who is 5 1/2 months. For the past few weeks, I have found it ... A: There will be many times in your child's life when she is not giving you her full attention. It can ... | |
| 11 year old and defacation problems | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old that has continued defecating on his self rather than go to the toilet. I ... A: A small percentage of older children, like your son, have primary encopresis. The place to start for ... | |
| Life with my 3.5 year old is becoming exasperating | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 year old boy who has been a handful since birth. He cryed, screamed, kicked, and threw ... A: I think you're on the right track with your son. It is important not to reinforce his aggressive or ... | |
| 11 year old and defacation problems | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 year old that has continued defecating on his self rather than go to the toilet. I ... A: I would suggest you take him for a psychological assessment with an experienced child psychologist. ... | |
| eating habits | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 4 years old and is obsessed with eating bread and butter, she wants it for ... A: This is a very common problem for children from the toddler years and later. For whatever reason, ... | |
| 2-Year-Old Consistent on Potty Until Pants Are On | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: Our 2-year-old consistently uses his potty as long as he doesn't wear any pants (big boy undies ... A: Many two-year-olds are just not physically ready to be potty trained. That is, they can understand ... | |
| 10 month old refuses to eat solids | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: our 10 month old son began eating rice cereal, oatmeal cereal and all the regular baby foods that ... A: It is not uncommon for young children to refuse food. In your situation, your son is still being ... | |
| toddler tantrums | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I am mother of two and half year old toddler.She goes to pre-school.My problem is these days since 1 ... A: Be sure to check with your pediatrician to make sure there is no medical or physical condition ... | |
| sleepless nights | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: i would like some help to stop her from waking in general and waking for the bottle please help. A: There are various events or experiences which will disrupt a toddler's sleep patterns. Your job is ... | |
| 2-Year Old Masturbation | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: James Windell, My 33-month-old son masturbates when he is alone. Let me tell you a little ... A: Children discover their penis or vagina at very young ages and they also discover that it feels good ... | |
| Anger for no reason in a 2 year old. | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old little girl who definitely throws temper tantrums when she gets in trouble or is ... A: Since two-year-old toddlers have limited language skills, we don't always know what they are ... | |
| Sleeping Habits | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is almost 7 weeks old and she currently wakes up about every 2.5 to 3 hours to eat. I ... A: Your baby's schedule is not an unusual one. Young babies spend most of their time sleeping and when ... | |
| Eyesight for 2 yrs old daughter | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I would like to ask if my liitle daughter's poor eyesight at the age of 2 y/o would be a ... A: Visual impairment in a young child has nothing to do with any other developmental disabilities. ... | |
| Aggresive behavior | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Good day,I have a 9 year old boy.He is always in trouble in school and at home because of fighting. ... A: Your son has a problem with aggression. Therefore, the goal is to teach him to respond in less ... | |
| child "performs" differently for each parent | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: My 2-year-old son, and 16 month old daughter, visit with their father for one week each month. ... A: Children may act to meet the expectation of their parents. So may therapists. That is, a therapist ... | |
| 22 months old | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: In general he is a placid happy child. No other sibling. Goes to playgroup. My son has not out grown ... A: This is a common problem. Many children get attached to a parent and do not want to be separated ... | |
| trying to gain control of our 4 yr | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: my husband was previously married/he has 2 children a 1yr girl and 4yr son the mother took off with ... A: I don't expect that counseling is going to be nearly as effective as just good, old consistent ... | |
| Brother smoking issues | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm writing about my 19 year old brother. we live in the middle east, and a couple of years ago, my ... A: I understand that you are concerned about your brother and his health. You are a loving sister. ... | |
| 3 Year Old - Sexual Behaviour | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: My son's daycare has been giving me daily updates over the past few days that my 3 year old son is ... A: While your son's behavior could be normal sexual/bodily curiosity, he seems a bit young for this ... | |
| toddler tantrums | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am mother of two and half year old toddler.She goes to pre-school.My problem is these days since 1 ... A: Much of you what you describe is fairly common for two-year-old toddlers. Their behavior, their ... | |
| No Separation Anxiety | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am worried about my 13-month old. He doesn't seem to be exhibiting any signs of separation ... A: I doubt that you permanently damaged your son. Every child will have their own way of coping with ... | |
| 5 year old HELP | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old who just started Kindergarten today...On the first day the teacher told me he ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your concern about your son at school. However, it takes a while for some ... | |
| SLEEP HABITS | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: MY 14 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD SLEEPER. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS ... A: Almost all toddlers have times when their sleep and sleep patterns are disrupted. It often seems to ... | |
| 14 month old who refuses to eat | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 14 month old boy who is developmentally fine in all area except for eating food. He will cry ... A: I'm not going to pretend to be a specialist. If your pediatrician thinks you should work with a ... | |
| 3yr old with aggression issues | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 3. We adopted him at 10 1/2 months. We have two daughters. At about 2 he began ... A: What you are describing is not at all unusual for two and three-year-olds. They typically act out ... | |
| Babysitting 3 and 5 year old : crying and fights | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Tomorrow I am babysitting a 3.5 and a 5.5 year old. Both are girls, and this is my very first time ... A: You're smart to start asking people questions so you are a better babysitter. If a child hurts ... | |
| obsessive 2yr old | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 21mth old has always shown signs of obsessive behaviour, but recently it has escalated. She has ... A: No need to apologize. I'm happy to hear my first response was helpful to you. You don't talk to ... | |
| 3 yr old girl loves books, but every so ofthen she ends up tearing them | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old girl loves books, we go often to the library, she has her own collection of books, and ... A: I can certainly appreciate that you want your daughter to have a love of books. And apparently you ... | |
| Rude and arrogant behavior of 3yr boy | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My son who was very responsive and good enough till he was 2 1/2. He does all home cores as he is ... A: Your son's behavior is not unusual at his age. Teaching toddlers is an on-going process which ... | |
| toilet | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3yr old that keeps goin toilet in her pants theres no reason why she should be doin this ... A: All kids are different. Your two-year-old might be easier going in some ways. And maybe is more ... | |
| potty training and behavior | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a very smart 3.7 year old girl. She refuses to potty train. She will not sit on the potty ... A: It seems that she is capable of knowing when she has to use the potty. So it is just a matter of ... | |
| toilet | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3yr old that keeps goin toilet in her pants theres no reason why she should be doin this ... A: Even at three years of age, some children just are not ready to be toilet trained. Also, when ... | |
| daughter refusing to go to washroom on her own | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I am at my wits end with my 2 year old daughter(3 in nov). She has been potty trained for about 4 ... A: Your daughter perhaps really tried hard to please you in the beginning of toilet training and was ... | |
| listening issues and behavioral | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is five years old and is extremly smart, but she needs constant attention, she does'nt ... A: It's funny how small children can shake our confidence as parents, isn't it? But I think before I ... | |
| how to discipline my sons | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mom to 4 boys, ages 15, 4, 3, and 19 months. My question is about the little ... A: It's difficult to deal with one toddler, but you essentially have three of them! Plus a teenager -- ... | |
| 4 year old Hitter | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old boy who frequently hits his sister and friends when he gets frustrated or angry. ... A: I can tell you what I did when I was a therapist in private practice. I made my own set of pictures ... | |
| emotional 4yrs old | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: My son is 41/2yrs old over the last few months he has become very emotional, getting very upset over ... A: I wouldn't put much stock in the idea of a testosterone surge at ge four. However, kids at various ... | |
| 4 Month Milestones | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 months, almost 5, and she is hitting all her milestones for the most part, except ... A: Your baby is doing fine! And I'm sure as a mother you're doing fine. I would suggest that you put ... | |
| Saying words backwards | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 4 and is very health, active and imaginative. He also has an excellent vocabulary ... A: If it is just some words that he switches around, it doesn't sound like it's a huge problem. Since ... | |
| Agressive | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: My son, of two weeks is very aggressive, he pinches himself, cries constantly, when i try to feed ... A: Ｈello Ｓhahana, Ｙour baby seems very active, but very normal. He may need to ... | |
| 4 year old Hitter | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old boy who frequently hits his sister and friends when he gets frustrated or angry. ... A: It could be an impulse control problem; but it could also be an anger control problem. It would be ... | |
| My two year old keeps getting out of bed and screaming | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a two year old girl and a 5 you boy , my boy sleeps well always has done and my girl was fine ... A: Often things do change when children turn two (or thereabouts). And bedtime is frequently one of the ... | |
| toddler bed | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My little girl just turned 18 months and I am in my 4th month of pregnancy so my husband and I ... A: Yes, I agree. Try to gradually spend less time in there each night. Once you leave, don't return ... | |
| 6yr old son has temper and refuses to listen | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: My 6 1/2 yr old son has a bad temper already, and he refuses to listen, almost on a daily basis. we ... A: I can understand that you don't like your son right now. But I think it would help if you used a ... | |
| Sleeping Issue's | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 15 months old and has never had a problem going to sleep for naps or at bedtime. In ... A: It's hard to say what may have caused the disruption in her routine. However, sleeping with her or ... | |
| My Child cries when she is not perfect at something | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My 4yr old daughter has no problem leaving me or wanting to participate in new things, but the issue ... A: Many children have perfectionistic tendencies. And their feelings about being imperfect can get in ... | |
| Slow toilet training. | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My four and a half year old daughter is fine to use the toilet during the day, it took her until she ... A: Children catch on very quickly when they go to school what other children are doing and she will ... | |
| Wakes up screaming | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a five month old son that is a very good sleeper, very happy baby, and very good eater. But ... A: There are all sorts of reasons why babies may awaken from their sleep. However, what you do after ... | |
| Defiant 6 Year Old | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Ever since our daughter was small she has never listened to us. We never paid much attention to it, ... A: It is not uncommon for 6-year-olds to be more independent and more angry toward their parents. ... | |
| toddler bed | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My little girl just turned 18 months and I am in my 4th month of pregnancy so my husband and I ... A: You may be right that she wasn't ready for the transition to a toddler bed. There's no problem ... | |
| Erection in toddlers/infants | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I've read your answer on erection of a 13-month son and wondered if the case is similar to a girl ... A: No, I don't think there is a certain age at which you should start worrying. Typically children who ... | |
| preschool/daycare | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter just turned 4yrs old. Her daycare is suggesting that she attend at least 3 days/wk ... A: It could be that in their 3-day-a-week program they increase the efforts to teach math and science. ... | |
| HELP ME!!!! | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My 2 yr. old is very difficult. When he gets mad, he doesn't seem to know to control himself, he's ... A: Yes, it does sound like your two-year-old toddler is challenging. Many children at his age, however, ... | |
| 19month old developement | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: my son who is 19 months is very slow .the pediatrician says he is a slow learner.they have done ... A: Whether your son is a slow learner or not will be determined in the future, after he begins going to ... | |
| infant sleep pattern | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My boy has had difficulties sleeping and it took upwards of 7 months before he would sleep through ... A: Young children frequently have a disturbed sleep patterns that come and go for little reason. At ... | |
| Erection in toddlers/infants | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I've read your answer on erection of a 13-month son and wondered if the case is similar to a girl ... A: Yes, you're right. This is masturbation. All children discover the pleasures of masturbation at an ... | |
| baby showing anger | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I am a full time working mom of a 20mths old girl.She is a sweet child and i feel she is obedient ... A: Your daughter sounds like a perfectly delightful child. It sounds like your daughter has learned ... | |
| behavior in a 3 1/2 year old | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old little girl named bella. She has been a handful since birth. and it seems to ... A: Some children are a challenge. Often it's because of their unique personality and temperament. My ... | |
| 4 and half year old boy in trouble | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My great grandson is 4 1/2. He does not listen; he does what he wants (goes on computer, goes into ... A: You seem to understand very well what is going on around your great grandson. Almost any child ... | |
| toddlers wake up screaming in middle of night | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: both sleeping through the night, until a week and a half ago. One of my daughters now wakes up, ... A: I would suggest that unless your child is fully awake when you go to her, that she is more likely ... | |
| Strong-Willed Baby | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 children (8, 6, 2, and 11 months). Our 11-month-old daughter is adopted from Ethiopia, and ... A: You have only had her for four months. I would expect that there would be adjustment problems and ... | |
| 18 month toddler more attached to my mother than me | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I recently had a new baby and therefore I was gone from my toddlers life for 2.5 days. When I came ... A: An 18-month-old can have a range of feelings. That range of feelings can include anger. If you go ... | |
| ERECTIONS in 13-month old son! | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My mother watches my son while I work Monday-Friday so I know for a fact he isn't abused in ANY way ... A: A boy at literally any age can have an erection. The only urge he may have at one year of age is to ... | |
| 13 month old's behavior! | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My son has a few behaviors that I'm concerned about. I'm a 22 year old first time mother having ... A: I hate to be the one to break this to you, but this is the way toddlers act. And they do it up to ... | |
| three old toddler does not want to stay home. | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: we live in two bedroom basement apartment. It has a good size yard. he wants to be at his nannys ... A: Your son may not understand that the neighbors have called social service, but what he may well ... | |
| Son getting into everything!! | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son that has been potty trained for 4 months. In the recent weeks he has started ... A: You should be following your son around. He is ONLY three years old. He cannot be trusted to do ... | |
| 3 yr toddler and non custodial parent | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a three year old daughter that rarely spends time with her father, her father has visitation ... A: The reactions of a three-year-old should not be taken as evidence that anything happened. And a ... | |
| 5 1/2 BOY LIKES GIRL THINGS. | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: ! I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I HAVE A SON AND HE IS 5 1/2 AND I FOUND HIM THE OTHER DAY PLAYING WITH MY ... A: It's always dangerous to ask young children about their feelings because you may get answers that ... | |
| Anger issues between parent and toddler | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23yr. old mother of 2 small children (22mo.&7mo.). I am also a new wife! I am having trouble ... A: You do have a lot of things going on! And it doesn't take many to have major stress. As you rightly ... | |
| 4 week old strange eating behaviors | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 week old baby that has developed some strange eating habits that I don't understand. ... A: There are several possible things going on. However, it does not appear to be an allergic reaction ... | |
| night time battle | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: My 3.5 years old daughter routine with going to bed is a nightmare ! We establish routine she goes ... A: You have quadruplets? Wow! I'm sure you are exhausted. You didn't mention it, but I wondered if ... | |
| three old toddler does not want to stay home. | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: we live in two bedroom basement apartment. It has a good size yard. he wants to be at his nannys ... A: I think the problem may be that you expect a toddler who enjoys his nanny and the pool and all of ... | |
| my four year old | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: My four year old sondis due to start school in September but his behaviour at nursery and at home ... A: While many toddlers of ages two and three may suddenly start being more aggressive in social ... | |
| Speration Anxiety? | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: my sons mother and I lived together for the first year of our sons life. We now have been ... A: I would advise a sympathetic, but business-like tone when discussing issues. Also, it helps to use ... | |
| toddler tantrums at meal times | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I have a 19 month old toddler who two weeks ago was very sick with high fever and ear ... A: Sometimes a temporary change from the usual routine can disrupt a toddler's usual behavior. While ... | |
| I don't know what to do with my 6 yr old! | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 6 yrs old and I am at my wit's end. I don't even know where to begin... I have spoke ... A: Six-year-olds may be somewhat defiant with their parents, but they don't typically take things and ... | |
| 4 yr. old boy's sexual behavior | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and her husband have 2 children, a 4 yr. old little boy and a 5 month old little girl. ... A: This behavior is probably quite normal for a preschooler or even a somewhyat older child. And, of ... | |
| Speration Anxiety? | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: my sons mother and I lived together for the first year of our sons life. We now have been ... A: Many toddlers experience a form of separation anxiety when leaving one situation for another. While ... | |
| Toddler aggression | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22 months old son. He is a very restless child and of late has become very aggressive. For ... A: Toddlers have a way of making the most sane, mature, and rational adult guilty or crazy! So keep in ... | |
| Sooky Toddler | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have 3 kids under 3. Our first daughter was born very happy and healthy. Our son ... A: I wish I had some great advice that would work magic and change your daughter from a fussy toddler ... | |
| defiant toddler | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: Okay, I read the answer to trouble getting toddler to car, that makes sense. How about my almost 2 ... A: Not to worry. This sounds like really typical two-year-old attention-getting behavior. The tip-off ... | |
| 3.5 year old negativity and hitting | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: Please, I need advice- I am at wits end with my 3.5 year old son! He used to be the most loving, ... A: You are not alone in wondering where your sweet, pleasant baby went. Lots of parents wonder what ... | |
| my 2 1/2 year old wont stop crying and screaming | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: i have a little girl that be 3 in nov and lately she cries when she does not get her way. she also ... A: You should be aware that your daughter is perfectly normal. Almost all two-year-olds act like this. ... | |
| 3.5-year-old -- smart and increasingly difficult | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: Help! Our daughter has become increasingly difficult over the past six months or so. We did bring a ... A: Many children have phases of defiant, stubborn, and oppositional behavior. These phases can occur at ... | |
| 2yearn old is uncontrolable | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I really need ur advice. I have a 2year old son and 9month old girl they have everything a child ... A: Welcome to the wonderful experience of trying to live with a toddler. Many two-year-old toddlers ... | |
| Toddler loves chasing the girls! | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: based on previous responses to others I hope you are able to provide me some clear guidelines. My ... A: Keep in mind that your son is still only two years of age. He's in the process of being socialized. ... | |
| 31 months and still not talking | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I am concerned about my sons speech. He is 31 months old and still isn't talking. He says some ... A: In view if the fact that my own son didn't talk until he was four, I understand your concern. ... | |
| 4yr old afraid everything will make him sick | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have a 4yr old son who is afraid that everything will make him sick. It started a ... A: The pediatrician should have told your son he's not old enough to be afraid of germs! Anyway, your ... | |
| 5 year old won't sleep due to thunder storm fear | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 year old twin boys. One now very sensitive to thunderstorms in fact in fear of them but ... A: At various times, children regress for a while. This may be one of those times for your boys. They ... | |
| my son is about to turn three | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you can help me answer a question about how to help my son to used the potty. ... A: It is not uncommon for young boys (more so than girls) to resist using the potty chair for bowel ... | |
| 3 yr old out of control | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old grandaughter and 1 yr old grandson. They are siblings. My daughter is having an ... A: It's not unusual for toddlers to be jealous or angry. Nor is it unusual for three-year-old toddlers ... | |
| 3 Year Old Personality Post Divorce | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a question that I hope you can help me with. My daughter and son-in-law just divorced and ... A: Divorce is a transition and it can disrupt a child's life. However, it need not cause any serious ... | |
| 3.75 year old won't stay in bed at bedtime | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Our son who will be 4 in September has had problems staying in bed ever since we moved him from a ... A: As you may have read in other advice I've given, I often suggest an approach that combines many of ... | |
| 6 year old repetitive questions, etc. | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I am step mother to a 6 year old boy who constantly repeats himself. Sometimes 10-15 times when we ... A: Simply repeating questions over and over would not necessarily indicate autism. Autism requires ... | |
| 5 year old won't sleep due to thunder storm fear | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 5 year old twin boys. One now very sensitive to thunderstorms in fact in fear of them but ... A: Not a good idea to take him in your bed. It becomes a habit that is very difficult to change. It's ... | |
| behavioral problems/OCD tendencies? | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months old. I'm going to give a brief history... Beginning at 3 weeks old she ... A: You may have read other answers I've given to other parents when they suspect obsessive-compulsive ... | |
| delayed speech | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: our 17 month old is not speaking coherently. Most kids his age are at least saying a few words, but ... A: That's why it's better not to read those books or magazine articles that tell you what your child ... | |
| Potty training and aggression problems in 3.6 year old boy | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Our son has always been strong willed and easily frustrated. His willingness to comply with our ... A: His aggressiveness is not unusual for his age. The problem with potty training and stubborn kids ... | |
| obsessive 2yr old | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My 21mth old has always shown signs of obsessive behaviour, but recently it has escalated. She has ... A: You have a bright young child. She sounds so enjoyable and delightful in so many ways. However, her ... | |
| 3 year old discipline at bedtime | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old who doesn't listen to anything I say. He does timeouts without much trouble but ... A: The first thing I would advise is that you pick an approach and be consistent with it for a few ... | |
| delayed speech | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: our 17 month old is not speaking coherently. Most kids his age are at least saying a few words, but ... A: No, don't be worried. It's too soon to be worried. And besides that worry won't do you or your son ... | |
| Potty training and aggression problems in 3.6 year old boy | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Our son has always been strong willed and easily frustrated. His willingness to comply with our ... A: Just depending on time-outs or punishments is not likely to solve the agression problem. I would ... | |
| 2 year old is hysterical when he doesn't get his way | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: .. I have a very stubborn 2 year old who behaves hysterically when he doesn't get his way (doesn't ... A: Toddlers who have these kinds of temper tantrums are especially frustrating, but I have some ... | |
| toilet mess | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My sons (four and three years old) have suddenly started wiping poo all over their bedroom last ... A: Good point. It depends on what time it is and if it is early, then take them to the bathroom and ... | |
| toilet mess | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: My sons (four and three years old) have suddenly started wiping poo all over their bedroom last ... A: Young children do smear their feces around the bedroom or on their beds. Often it is done when they ... | |
| Bad Behaviour in my 4 year old | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My boy is 4 and seems to be going through a phase where he only wants to do whatever he wants. Also ... A: Young children go through various stages. But there are times when four-year-olds are oppositional ... | |
| I can't get my toddler to listen to me. | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: My son Elliot is almost two and becoming a bit of a handful. I am not a first time mum, I have a ... A: Often first children are a bit more compliant and willing to please. However, second children are ... | |
| my 2 year old daughter | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of 2 but my daughter will be two on July 2. My son just turned 1 and my daughter is ... A: Most toddlers I know are very active and always on the go. Like your daughter many other ... | |
| my 3 yr old daughter | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: My 3 yr old daughter has been feeling 'sad' and she doesn't give me a reason for it. She will just ... A: It is possible for three-year-olds to be depressed. However, there would have to be a reason for ... | |
| strange behavior | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: my son 2yr 7months old started to go to playgroup/preschool this month and since then i have ... A: I don't think you are doing anything wrong. But, your son has been with you all the time since ... | |
| Toddler Tantrum | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My son turned two in February and recently started entering the temper tantrum stage. My husband ... A: I don't think your pediatrician will find anything physically wrong. But having a physical exam ... | |
| 7 year old drawing inappropriate pictures in diary | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: My 7 year old daughter recently started drawing/writing in a 'diary,' which she understood was a ... A: Your daughter sounds bright and delightful. Despite our best efforts to keep children in the middle ... | |
| 3 YR OLD TEMPER | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My 3yr old grandson who lives with my husband,daughter(his mother) and myself has developed a really ... A: I think you have a legitimate concern here. That is, without effective corrective measures he might ... | |
| 3 yr old very mean to 10 mon old daughter | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My son is 3 1/2 and is very mean and violent to my 10 month old daughter. He takes anything and ... A: It is frequently the case that an older child is jealous of a younger sibling. And punishments and ... | |
| Toddler Tantrum | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My son turned two in February and recently started entering the temper tantrum stage. My husband ... A: As you indicate, your son is entering the "temper tantrum stage." Some people refer to this as the ... | |
| My 2yr old is infatuated with butts!!! | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: My 2yr old son has become obsessed with butts. It started about 4 months ago. At this time he also ... A: I think you are expecting too much of your two-year-old toddler. Two-year-olds don't understand all ... | |
| My partner keeps saying my child has something wrong w/ her, but I don't think there is! | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a big issue that is really upsetting me. My partner of 2 ½ years keeps saying that there is ... A: Your daughter sounds like many two-year-olds and three-year-olds who do not comply with requests, ... | |
| How can I make it so my 3 1/4 year old daughter cannot open her double hung window? | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I just moved into a place that has low windows in my daughters room. Her previous room had windows ... A: Yes, this is a serious problem. Safety is the first order of business here. I'm not an expert in ... | |
| Recent out of control behavior for 2.5yr old son | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: Our son has had an issue with biting since he was 9 mos old. He is in daycare and working with the ... A: Just saying "No biting!" is a part of dealing with a toddler and his biting. Another part of it is ... | |
| 10 months old daughter behavior | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 months old baby girl and recently she's been acting in a bad mood behavior. She cries a ... A: No need to apologize about your English; I can understand it perfectly well. I suspect that this is ... | |
| Aggressive behavior | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: My 22 month old is very aggressive towards my 3 yr old daughter, his friends and myself. He screams ... A: I hate to tell you this, but you have a very normal toddler. Many parents experience exactly the ... | |
| newly aggressive at daycare - 3 1/2 year old boy | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can give me some guidance. Some background: The home-based daycare (husband/wife ... A: Just because someone runs a daycare doesn't mean they know how to handle rather routine but ... | |
| 4-year-old boy Behavior | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: our son is 4 years old and has a couple of behavior issues that have become very apparent. One ... A: It would be my guess that social situations increase your son's anxiety level because of his ... | |
| Toddler behaviour | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions in my head at the moment. I have a girl that just turned 3 (2weeks ago). ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the concerns with your marriage which are leading to a divorce. Since your ... | |
| Water Discipline | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to figure out a way to discipline my 20 month old now that she has started shrieking ... A: Spraying a face with cold water is a great technique -- to use with a dog or a cat. However, I don't ... | |
| Daughter touched inappropriately by classmate - pooped her pants that night | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter was in preschool when her teacher observed a 6 year old classmate touching ... A: They are very likely related. But in view of the fact that it wasn't a more sexualized type of ... | |
| Strong Willed, Aggressive and Energetic 4 Year Old Boy | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: My son is 4 years old. Since the day he was born, he has been extra energetic and challenging. He ... A: There are probably few physical problems or illnesses that could cause your son's behavior, but ... | |
| Child terrified of crib | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I am at my wits end. My daughter just turned 12 months old, and she has been sleeping in bed with ... A: This is not about her being terrified of her crib. She's not! The problem is that she is comfortable ... | |
| How do I or can I discipline a 10 month old? | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old single mother of a 10 month old daughter. Recently over the past month or so my ... A: Children who are still 10-months of age are still infants. Therefore, as you decided, time-out or ... | |
| toddler obsessive thinking /worrying | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: Our 5 year old son has experienced a sudden drastic change in behavior over the last week. He has ... A: Play therapy can be very useful for many young children. It provides a way of expressing themselves ... | |
| Spoiled | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: When he was 0nly 2 m0nths 0ld he g0t very sick & ended up in the E.R fr0m there i was with him every ... A: It is much too early to worry about spoiling your child. What's wrong with being with you almost ... | |
| Obsessive Behaviour in a 2 year old | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: ... He would even as a one year old want it on and cry if it was turned off or the controller ... A: Many toddlers around the age of two get obsessed with many different games, activities, or routines. ... | |
| toddler obsessive thinking /worrying | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Our 5 year old son has experienced a sudden drastic change in behavior over the last week. He has ... A: Since this is recent behavior, you need to see if it will continue. Young children frequently go in ... | |
| 4 year old son urination behavior change | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has recently begun urinating in odd places...bathroom trash cans, couch cushions, ... A: It's highly unlikely that this is a medical condition. It's more probable that this is a reaction to ... | |
| Magic Word | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: To James Windell, you responded to a question about a 3 1/2yr. old son's obsessive behavior. I ... A: I think what we're talking about here is a child who is somewhat oppositional and doesn't like to be ... | |
| 4-year old boy acting out and "touching" | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: After reading some of the Q&As here, I find that my dilemma is not uncommon. However, I didn't ... A: Before I make any suggestions, I have a few questions for you. 1. You said he doesn't do what he ... | |
| Group Babysitting Nights at a Youth Center | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am starting a youth center and for a fundraiser, I am considering having babysitting nights at our ... A: It sounds like an excellent idea. However, adult volunteers should have some knowledge of children ... | |
| Pooping in his pants | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a grandson who is four and he is still pooping in his pants. He has had problems with the ... A: If he has never really been toilet trained, then this appears to be a more difficult problem. Also, ... | |
| Brothers born 10 months apart | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: i am a daycare provider for my nieces two boys. they are 10 months apart. first off let me say that ... A: In dealing with difficult children, such as these two boys, you need a variety of discipline ... | |
| follow-up to your answer | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I tried responding, but I guess it didn't work. To answer some of your questions about our three ... A: I believe there may be some developmental delay. Whether this means there is a disorder of some kind ... | |
| 2 year old copies bad behavior from four year old cousin | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask what should I do about sharing. My nephew is still not sharing and my daughter is ... A: It's perfectly normal for two-year-olds not to share and to imitate behaviors of older children. ... | |
| Formula Feeding | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: How much formula should I be feeding my three month old? A: I'm not an expert on feeding infants, so you'd be better off talking to your pediatrician. However, ... | |
| Sex abuse of 2 yo male | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I have custody of my 2yo grandson (since 1/09). His parents have every other weekend unsupervised ... A: I don't know anything about this social worker, what her background is, or what experience she has ... | |
| My 2 year old copies bad behavior from four year old cousin | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My two year old is very well behaved, and I couldnt have asked for a better child. It sounds ... A: Sometimes our attempts to be kind and to help out others in need have negative side effects. It's ... | |
| toddler wants attention all the time | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm very worried about my 22-month old daughter. She is sooo mommy-centric and she wants attention ... A: Nothing to worry about. Except that you're feeling stressed by her need for your attention. Have ... | |
| Sex abuse of 2 yo male | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I have custody of my 2yo grandson (since 1/09). His parents have every other weekend unsupervised ... A: I think you're right to be concerned. It could be that he is exposed to sexually-stimulating events. ... | |
| 2year old daughter picks at her index finger | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old daughter picks at her right index finger where the skin would be peeling, and now, ... A: As to whether she has eczema, that should be for a doctor to decide. However, you are right -- ... | |
| Seperation | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Good day James, My ex and I are moving out of our place this weekend after a 7 year relationship. ... A: Since both of you want to help your daughter make a good adjustment to the separation and since both ... | |
| kids climbing | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I just got back from visiting my son and his family...I am exhausted! His kids are 3 1/2 and 14 ... A: Telling a three-year-old (or especially a 14-month-old) to stop doing something that's fun and that ... | |
| Managing opinionated 3.5-year-old | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: James, Let me first thank you for providing me with advice a year and a half ago regarding ... A: Maybe you helped create some bad habits, but it seems to me his temperament may be that of a very ... | |
| My kids behaviour | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 sons of 7 and 10 years old. From the last few months, my elder son don't listen whatever I ... A: I think you and your older son have established a pattern with each other. What I think has happened ... | |
| Advise on my 21 Month Old | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: my name is Stephanie and I have a 21 month old son. My son has the worst temper tantrums. When he ... A: I'm sure it's not anything you did. And I don't think you are making a lot of mistakes as a mother. ... | |
| My daughter | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 and her school have told me that she has been playing with dolls in an inapproprite ... A: This behavior might be normal. But if she is simulating sexual behavior with the dolls, then it must ... | |
| child peeing on toys | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: And my son is 3 1/2 years old he is potty trained except the occasional bed time accident and over ... A: There may be some other reasons for this behavior. One possibility is jealousy at the attention his ... | |
| 18 month old twin girls won't listen | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm the new SAHM step parent of twin 18 month old girls. I just started taking care of them 2 ... A: You really have your hands full with the twins! Besides being kept in a walker all day long, I ... | |
| Motor Skills | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be 4 mo old on 5/22. She was 5.5 wks premature. She has developed in most areas ... A: Your daughter is not slower in any areas. If she was born almost six weeks premature, then she is ... | |
| Innappropriate Toddler Touching | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: My 3yr old daughter is very aware of her private parts. She has been trying to get on our legs and ... A: Children of all ages have sexual feelings and urges. And they figure out at an early age that ... | |
| 1 Year Old Not Talking, Waving or Pointing | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My son, born 5 weeks early and slightly immature, just turned 1 and is not talking, waving, pointing ... A: It's easy to become concerned since (I believe) this is your first child. When you start looking at ... | |
| How do I get my daughter to like her caretaker/ nanny? | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 1 and a half years; she had a nanny for the last one year, and my daughter loved ... A: Losing her nanny after a close relationship of year is traumatic for a one-year-old child. It's like ... | |
| Problem with tantrums | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We are having trouble with our three-year-old and tantrums. He will be in the middle of play time ... A: From what you've told me, it doesn't seem like there's anything unusual here. But let me ask you ... | |
| 3yr old mood swing? | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: My son is 3 yrs old and a wonderful spirited kid but out of the CLEAR BLUE SKY he becomes a kid who ... A: It's really early in your son's life to be worried about mood swings. I doubt that anyone could ... | |
| Hitting, Slapping, pinching, hair pulling | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My son is 19 months old and has had episodes of biting at his daycare as well as at home. He also is ... A: Yes, these behaviors are part of the stage children go through during the toddler years. Almost ... | |
| Putting my daughter to bed | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter will not go to bed without hours of fighting. It use to be that I would ... A: It seems like you and your daughter have developed a routine which is not very successful for either ... | |
| night sleeping | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 11 months and has always been a good sleeper, but recently she has been waking ... A: Infants and toddlers frequently awaken in the night. There can be many reasons for this to happen. ... | |
| settling my 3 year old in nursery | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My little boy just turned 3 at the end of January,he will not settle into nursery i don't know if ... A: Many toddlers dislike being separated from their parent and going to daycare or nursery leads to ... | |
| Impulsive and active 23 month old | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an almost 2 year old who very much on the go all the time. His temper tantrums are constant ... A: No question about it! You have an active, energetic, and challenging two-year-old. Is he normal? ... | |
| toddler's odd behavior | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: My son is 3yrs old. Ever since he was about 1yr old and walking he started doing something that we ... A: Many toddlers do somewhat strange things. And it's not always clear why they do them. However, one ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old boy crying all the time | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 1/2 twin b/g. My girl is very calm and always pleasant. My boy is always crying. He is ... A: You won't be able to tell if your son has a disorder for maybe three years. Young children are ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old boy crying all the time | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 1/2 twin b/g. My girl is very calm and always pleasant. My boy is always crying. He is ... A: It seems that your son has a much different temperament than your daughter. You should know that ... | |
| My boy's language problem | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My three years son, Justin, gave us a really headache when we try to teach him English. I would say ... A: Many three-year-olds are resistant to being "taught" things. That is, when they experience pressure ... | |
| 5 year old son is not listening | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: Our 5 years old son is at the end of his first year of school, Kindergarten, and lately he has not ... A: Since this is relatively new behavior, that would likely mean that your son has experienced some ... | |
| Anger in toddlers | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My child is adopted at age 2. Only when awakening does she do this and only from naps. Always wakes ... A: I'm happy to hear that for the most part your daughter is adjusting well. It is very possible that ... | |
| 5 yr. old anger when told 'no' or things don't go her way | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is the oldest child of 3 girls (5 1/2, 2 1/2 and 9 mos.). She is great with her sisters ... A: I'm not sure from you've said if your daughter's problems with transitions are due to her ... | |
| speech delay | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am suba mom of 23 months old.I am talking tamil language in my home with him. I am living in ... A: Your son sounds to be within normal limits in terms of his speech and language development. I ... | |
| 8yr old urinating in bedroom | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I am so hopelessly frustrated with my oldest son. For quite a while now he has come upstairs from ... A: It is likely that there are other issues going on. Often there are emotional and psychological ... | |
| 12 month old Inconsistent Sleep Habits | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I have a 12 month old that has very inconsistent sleep habits. He goes to sleep every ... A: Almost every parent of a child is going to go through a period of time when their child has sleep ... | |
| disipline | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: my son is now 13 months old. he will sometimes willingly sit in his feeding chair but most times has ... A: I'm afraid that crying it out is the probably going to be the most effective approach. Since he has ... | |
| 3yr old hitting, scratching etc | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My three year old is constantly getting in trouble at school hitting the teacher if she takes her ... A: I don't think this should require you to quit work and stay home. The chances are that whether you ... | |
| disipline | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: my son is now 13 months old. he will sometimes willingly sit in his feeding chair but most times has ... A: Many children are able to sit in a high chair or feeding chair at one year of age. So, it's not too ... | |
| 2 year old fear | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old girl. She is playful and very active. She loves to run and dance, 2 days ago my ... A: My guess would be that she developed some fears related to the vacuum. Toddlers do frequently ... | |
| 15 month old son, not looking at my eyes | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I hope you will be able to help me. I have a 15 month old son who seems to have a problem with eye ... A: Not to worry! So what if he doesn't always look you in the eye? It's not a sign of anything -- ... | |
| Diagnosing antisocial behavior | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: My 3.5 year old seems to be shy and antisocial. He will scream "he's talking to me!" or push and/or ... A: It sounds like normal toddler behavior to me! As toddlers learn how to be socialized, they show ... | |
| Comfortable with strangers | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 26 month old boy. My husband is home with him all day, he takes him to the park, read books ... A: Sometimes it seems children can't get it right. If they are shy and fearful of strangers, some ... | |
| 3 1/2 yr old | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My three and a half year old used to draw quite well. But recently it seems as if he has lost ... A: When my wife was teaching a kindergarten full of five-year-olds, I would stop in from time to time. ... | |
| Child scrweams when corrected | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a working mom of a 1.5 yrs old girl.She stays at home with a loving maid.My daughter ... A: I don't know where you saw these obedient 15-month-old children. It certainly wasn't at my house! ... | |
| 3 year old behavior | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: My question is regarding my 3 1/2 year old boys behavior and potty problems. My story feels kind of ... A: Your son is only three and you are expecting a lot of him. As you wisely point out, he has had a ... | |
| 3 year old - Lost Pacifier, Not Sleeping | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Windell - About 2 weeks ago, our 3 1/2 year old daughter lost her pacifier and instead of buying her ... A: Of course, there are some issues. Dentists always think using a pacifier will damage children's ... | |
| temper tantrums | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: i have a twenty one month old son who started daycare one week ago and seems to love it. The ... A: It is very difficult to sort out in a toddler. But, perhaps the best explanation is that toddlers ... | |
| 3 year old - Lost Pacifier, Not Sleeping | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Windell - About 2 weeks ago, our 3 1/2 year old daughter lost her pacifier and instead of buying her ... A: Many parents want their children to get out of the habit of using a pacifier as soon as possible. ... | |
| Child scrweams when corrected | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am a working mom of a 1.5 yrs old girl.She stays at home with a loving maid.My daughter ... A: For the next six to 12 months, you are going to be in a teaching phase with your daughter. That ... | |
| 4 1/2 year old niece refuses solid food | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: its been almost a month since my niece almost choked to death on a grape,my dad had no choice but to ... A: Many young children get fearful after a choking incident. Most of them will out grow this in a few ... | |
| Crying Fits in my 3 month old | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: My 3 month old infant is having what I would call crying fits where she will it seems like out of ... A: Babies cry. Some babies cry for several hours a day. And often parents have no clue as to what might ... | |
| How do I handle my VERY aggressive 22 month old | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22 month old son Kadin, he is so mean to everyone around him, Mom, Dad, his big brother, ... A: I hope you read some of my previous answers to other parents who have had the same concerns about ... | |
| Toddler and worms | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: My sister is in the process of getting a divorce. Her two year old son is starting to squash worms. ... A: The fact that your sister is getting a divorce may have nothing to do with the child's interest in ... | |
| My 2 1/2 year olds behavior problems. | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My son, who is two and a half years old, is having some disturbing behavioral problems that my wife ... A: You are right. It is very common for toddlers to say no. It begins during the toddler years as young ... | |
| Could my 2 year old have OCD? | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed some odd behaviors in my 2 yr. old son lately, and a friend of mine with OCD has ... A: I never encourage parents to be worried. Most of the time it doesn't do you any good. And in the ... | |
| Obsessive behaviour in 3 year old | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old and has recently been acting very oddly.She has become very clingy and ... A: It does become difficult for the whole family when a toddler develops obsessive-compulsive ... | |
| 4 year old son behavior issues (social) | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year old son's behavior is unacceptable. He requires constant supervision. If I am washing ... A: Since he does not misbehave anywhere except at home, it must be assumed that his behavior is to get ... | |
| my 3 year old and nursery | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old boy has always been very very confident, People have always comented on how confident ... A: You can't always know what's going on in situations when you're not there. Perhaps by asking the ... | |
| bad behavior | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My son is 22 months old and he is always walking up to children or adults and hitting them for no ... A: Just last night I was observing my favorite toddler, who happens to be 24-months old. He started ... | |
| 3 year old behaviour | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: My son gets over excited quite often and can also be violent (hitting and biting).When I ask/tell ... A: You mention that he seems set on "fast forward." This I would take to mean that he is an active, ... | |
| Private area touching | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: My three year old daughter has been instigating touching her five year old sister's private area. I ... A: As you rightly point out, toddlers and other young children are very curious about their own and ... | |
| 3-year-old with Down Syndrome crying in sleep | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: my 3-year-old with down syndrome started going to a new preschool 2 weeks ago. she appears to be ... A: I'm glad to hear that your daughter is adjusting well to her new preschool. However, every change ... | |
| separation anxiety? | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: OK. My daughter will be 4 in June. She has never had much trouble going to day-care and she has ... A: Sometimes we just don't know what events or experiences have influenced a child to become anxious or ... | |
| prb with my son pee | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: ..espacially when we go to shopping mall he sits on toilet seat n pee outside he cant do while ... A: Bathroom behaviors, particularly for little boys, are just part of the training that has to go on ... | |
| my 31 months old toddler | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: "my son is not talking yet , he does say about fifteen words but does not use them often, he's very ... A: Many young children point to let adults know what they want. You can't always give in to this. When ... | |
| Devolopment Disabilities | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I just got back on our feet after a terrible accident, where his mother took his ... A: I'm glad to hear that you and your husband are recovering and that you have your children back. It ... | |
| Does a parent coming in and out of child's life affect them? | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i have been souly raising my step daughter since she was 5 months old. we have ... A: It's difficult to know whether your daughter's (I know she's your stepdaughter, but let's refer to ... | |
| my 31 months old toddler | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: "my son is not talking yet , he does say about fifteen words but does not use them often, he's very ... A: Your son is talking, but he is not talking enough to suit you. If you're going on the Internet to ... | |
| Sibling rivalry and violence | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I ahve a two year old girl and a ten month old boy - My girl is a very bright little giril and part ... A: I don't think you're doing anything wrong. That is, I don't think you caused your daughter to be ... | |
| my daughter only want me (mommyfied as i call it) | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: during my pregnancy,and is still there for me.He has also been there for our daughter since I got ... A: It is not unusual for toddlers to go through phases when they cling to one parent and seem to want ... | |
| toddler behavior | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: We have a 18 month old in our daycare that lies on his stomach on the floor and gyrates for long ... A: While it is not unusual for children younger than two to masturbate, it raises questions about why ... | |
| Three Y.O. Vomitts on purpose! | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: For the better part of a year now, my three year old son will vomit on purpose. This occurs anytime ... A: Since this behavior only occurs at home or with his parents, I think you have to consider how you ... | |
| AM I BEING SHELFISH? | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: i am a 33 fem with 3 children aged 6.5/5.0 and 18 months old. i have been battling with stress / ... A: Tonia, Do you know your 18-month-old will cry and miss you? Or are you anticipating something that ... | |
| 2 years old behavior | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: what I can do to help her get through it. My daughter is 2 years and 8 months old. I noticed lately ... A: Your daughter may be a very sensitive child who is easily wounded by indications she has hurt ... | |
| Step-parenting | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Im 22 and have a 2 yr old stepdaughter. Me and my wife were married in July 2008. Im in the army and ... A: You and your wife have been married for less than a year. This means that you've been in your ... | |
| Took pacifier away cold turkey | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old daughter and we just put her in daycare a month ago. She started throwing ... A: How about giving her back her pacifier! Children don't have to give up a comforting pacifier at any ... | |
| SOS. Boyfriend... Dad not in picture | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend is a mom of 2. 2 year old girl and 11 month old boy. the oldest is the problem. she ... A: I take it you have not had much dealing with toddlers before, right? Well, let me tell you they are ... | |
| Gifted and Defiant 2 year old | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old, almost 3 in May, that is a gifted child. I know lots of parents say their ... A: I think your daughter is bright. And she's got a wonderful imagination. Her verbal skills and her ... | |
| terrible twos? | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am writing you about my middle son Caleb. He will be two this May. Caleb is my more sensitive ... A: Well, what works for one child, often doesn't work for another. However, you seem to be expecting ... | |
| extreme seperation anxiety | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: My 2yr. hold has had for his whole life seperation anxiety from me. I have to be with him at all ... A: I don't have any magic for this, but there are three things you can try. And probably you should do ... | |
| discipline | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old daughter that never listens to me. She always ignores what I ask her to do, like ... A: As you understand, losing your patience and yelling is not making things better, and is likely ... | |
| my 3 year old son | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Ok I have two questions, my son just turned 3 in march and we had been potty training but then we ... A: We know why he has regressed in his toileting behaviors and why he has become more aggressive and ... | |
| Does my three year old have ODD? | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are raising our grandson "AJ" who just turned three in February. In the past we ... A: These aggressive tantrums and his defiance is perhaps not unusual given his history. He may have ... | |
| How do i talk to my children about "bad touching" | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: We recently discovered that my nephew started touching his cousins in the private areas again. We ... A: I tend to agree that this 6-year-old may have some serious sexual problems and that they are not ... | |
| My two-year-old daughter is suddenly shy and insecure. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a very advanced, if not gifted, child. She walked at talked in complete sentances ... A: If she wants to go to dance class, and if she is really interested in dance, then you might let her ... | |
| My Toddler And Compulsive Behavior | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: Recently my 3 year old Daughter has been displaying rather compulsive behavior. I'd say it started ... A: There are various reasons that young children might develop some obsessive compulsive behaviors. One ... | |
| 9 year old-peeing | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a step son who in the past week his mother discovered he is peeing in the corner of his ... A: I have no doubt at all that he is mad at someone. It sounds like the family should go together with ... | |
| Hitting | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 20mo old boy. Lately, my husband and I have noticed that he hits himself in the head. This ... A: I'd say that this is not something you should be concerned about. It is not uncommon behavior for ... | |
| My two-year-old daughter is suddenly shy and insecure. | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is a very advanced, if not gifted, child. She walked at talked in complete sentances ... A: Your daughter is just two years of age. She's a toddler and just beginning to learn about ... | |
| extreme seperation anxiety | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: My 2yr. hold has had for his whole life seperation anxiety from me. I have to be with him at all ... A: Your son is not ready to be separated from you. Not every child of two is ready and able to deal ... | |
| 3-1/2 year old behavior | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My 3-1/2 year old daughter has started going to playschool since september 2008. She has always had ... A: If you have trained her to expect to get what she wants every time she cries, whines, or throws a ... | |
| Our 4 year old son | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: Our 4 year old son was a preemie, 34 weeks, he had a feeding tube trouble sucking and breathing. He ... A: Eating, mealtimes, and food in general only become psychological issues when there is intense and ... | |
| is 3yrs old too young for my son to be away from me for a month with his father? | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: my oldest son is almost 3 years old and my husband wants to take him to Mexico with him for a month ... A: I don't think there is any evidence that a child of about three being away from a parent for a month ... | |
| bedtime with a two year old | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband recently moved out in October. Now we are trying to work on things so he has been around ... A: I'm glad to hear that you and your husband are trying to work on your relationship. But, if this ... | |
| SOS | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: however not for the best. An occupational therapist assessed her and we have been told that her ... A: It depends on what the OT is going to specfically do with her. But if the aim is to help her with ... | |
| obsession with certain toys | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 4 yr. old daughter (a twin) becomes obsessed with certain toys to the point of crying/tantrum if ... A: I would suggest that you indulge her need to have the same toy. This is obviously very important to ... | |
| Goldilocks behavior/development | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious to know more about goldilocks' after reading its story.Based on the goldilocks' & the 3 ... A: We don't know much about Goldilocks from the story except she is a young girl who has golden hair. ... | |
| SOS | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: however not for the best. An occupational therapist assessed her and we have been told that her ... A: It's only been somewhat more than a year since her illness and hospital experience, and it will take ... | |
| Goldilocks behavior/development | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious to know more about goldilocks' after reading its story.Based on the goldilocks' & the 3 ... A: I haven't really thought much about Goldilocks and the traditional children's story since my kids ... | |
| Repeating phrase | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I have just noticed my 3 1/2 year old son whisper repeating the same words "one more", "one more" ... A: No, I don't think you need to see your pediatrician, but if you feel more comfortable doing so, then ... | |
| 15 month old son | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: recently my 15 month old son has started to stick his hand down his pants. I dont think his is ... A: There should absolutely be no concern about a child touching himself. Your son is a toddler; he is ... | |
| Repeating phrase | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I have just noticed my 3 1/2 year old son whisper repeating the same words "one more", "one more" ... A: It could be that this is an obsessive-complusive behavior, but I doubt it. More likely, it is his ... | |
| lot'sa pee | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year has been a wonderful sleeper. Things have changed. Bed time now takes 2 hours from ... A: It seems that she has been manipulating you to avoid going to bed. So, the first thing to do is to ... | |
| sleeping problems with toddler | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: "MY DAUGHTER IS 16 MONTHS OLD. MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE JUST SEPARATED. MY DAUGHTER, AVA, WILL NOT ... A: Your daughter is not really experiencing a separation anxiety. If she were, she would cry with her ... | |
| mental state | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of two girls - aged 2 and 3 and-a-half and I feel I am going crazy. I adore my ... A: It is not easy at all being the parent of two toddlers. One toddler is very fatiguing, but two...! ... | |
| sleep problems | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My son is three and a half, he has lived and slept with me since his birth. His father and I have ... A: The problem perhaps is not so much your son being at his dad's, as much as it is a change in ... | |
| Head butting | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: In the last few weeks my 15 months old son developed a fond of head butting me. At first he did it ... A: Toddlers develop various kinds of habits. Head butting you is one good example. I think your ... | |
| Considered about speach | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I hope this is this right area to post this question. My daughter is almost 21 months and I am very ... A: Actually, your daughter is talking. She says the words that are common for her age. You should ... | |
| continuous fits | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 22 month old, if i leave without her she throws a fit.When we go to my parents home in the ... A: Why does your 22-month-old cry when you leave her or when you take her to your parent's house? The ... | |
| Open communication skills with 6 year old boy | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son who will not tell us anything about what's going on at school. He has ... A: Lots of kids don't like direct questions about school. To some young people it feels like you are ... | |
| Aggresive 4 year old boy | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old very active boy that started pre-k this year. In the past few weeks his teacher ... A: Your son is too young to diagnose. Children need to be in regular school (at least First Grade) ... | |
| Toddler Anger Towards Parents | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Our 2 1/2 year old boy recently began showing signs of anger towards us. When we come home from ... A: It may be that he needs time to warm up to you after being away for part of the day. Maybe he feels ... | |
| 4 year old behaviour issues | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old son who is having some behaviour issues in a few areas. I also have a 9 week old ... A: So, you have a four-year-old who is somewhat shy and really doesn't like being separated from his ... | |
| Toddler wakes crying | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: we have a delightful, energetic, affectionate, playful 26 month old boy. However, he has a terrible ... A: Because of temperament, some children will awaken with difficulty or crankiness from night-time ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old "extreme" tantrums. | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: my 30 month old boy has been having very severe tantrums. He is the youngest of 3 and I have dealt ... A: As you know, temper tantrums are common for two-year-olds. However, these severe tantrums started ... | |
| Speech delay or normal development? | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is 22 months old. He started babbling some around 10 months old and said "nana" every time he ... A: Based on the new information you've sent me, it would appear there are some language delays. At ... | |
| 3 yr old behavior problems | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: We are at loss & saddened by our recently turned 3 year old sons outbursts. He is usually ... A: Your son is not so different from other toddlers who have temper tantrums and throw a fit when they ... | |
| separation anxiety /tantrum | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: my husband and i have one four year old boy who has started school is doing well and seems to be ... A: His tantrums might be related to separation anxiety, but this is not the age when it is common for ... | |
| anger issues with my 15 month son | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: In the past few weeks my son has showed signs of unnormal anger in his fits. Our family had decided ... A: Since your son is a toddler, it is expected that he will have temper tantrums. Every toddlers has ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old seems difficult? | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: My son seems to have some difficult behavior (I am guessing). He is an only child, goes to day care ... A: I don't see anything abnormal in what you told me about your son. Lots of little boys and girls act ... | |
| My 2 yr old son's wild tantrums. | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: my name is jae & I have a 2 yr old son who's temper is a bit much for his age,he is usually good but ... A: All toddlers around the age of two have temper tantrums. It is best not to give into these ... | |
| Is this Trauma? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14-month old daughter with my boyfriend. Two weekends ago, he and i got into an argument ... A: She is dealing with the trauma so she must be given a certain amount of leeway in recovering. But I ... | |
| behavioural problems | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old and really at the end of my tether with him. I have been reduced to tears on ... A: Such behavior is not uncommon with toddlers. You just need to go back to basics and by doing this ... | |
| Is this Trauma? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14-month old daughter with my boyfriend. Two weekends ago, he and i got into an argument ... A: Yes, I'd say your daughter has been traumatized by this incident. She will get over this in time, ... | |
| Speech delay or normal development? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My son is 22 months old. He started babbling some around 10 months old and said "nana" every time he ... A: I'm never in favor of parents worrying more. Usually, I'm advocating for less worry. When you say ... | |
| How do you feel on this subject? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: Is it fair to pass judgment on a woman who has to separate herself from her child in order to ensure ... A: I don't know if passing judgment is the concern here. However, if a woman says she doesn't trust ... | |
| 3.5 year old bully? | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My oldest child, who is a 3.5 yr old girl, picks on kids younger than her. She has a 2 yr old sister ... A: I doubt there is anything wrong with your child. Lots of toddlers and preschoolers act like this. ... | |
| toddler defecation | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My almost three year old very headstrong child has begun defecating on the floor of her room at ... A: Toddlers do this -- unfortunately for parents! Usually it just happens a few times and then stops. ... | |
| Help with 5 year old | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: We decided not to send our five year old son to kindergarten this year (he has a fall birthday) ... A: Of course, your son could be making this up, but I tend to doubt it. I would suggest that you try to ... | |
| normal or not | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am the step father of a 18 month old child, and well the basic question is that the child simply ... A: It's very difficult to give child-rearing advice to your spouse, but your wife needs some help with ... | |
| Discipline, Communication, Patience, Nothing Works! | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old daughter that would rather be held than play with her toys. She would rather ... A: Your daughter is barely out of infancy. Many young toddlers like your daughter still want to be held ... | |
| 3 yr old horrible tantrums | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter started "screaching" at six months old. We figured she was practicing her vocal range, ... A: Children are different. All of us who have had more than one child certainly realize this. You are ... | |
| communication skills delay in toddler | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 2.8 yrs old boy. I cannot really determine if he is advanced or delayed with his ... A: I think that while your son is communicating appropriately in some ways there is enough here to be ... | |
| communication skills delay in toddler | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 2.8 yrs old boy. I cannot really determine if he is advanced or delayed with his ... A: It sounds like your son is quite bright in that he has good verbal skills in some ways and a good ... | |
| My 17 month old gets scared, cries and then vomits | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: Our 17 month old daughter gets almost petrified at the doctors office and starts crying really hard ... A: Toddlers throughout the years from ages one to three or four often develop intense fears. Being ... | |
| Am I a bad mother? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a soon to be 3 year old, who is frustrating me beyond what I ever thought was possible. ... A: This is not about you being a bad mother. I don't think you are a bad mother, by the way. It is ... | |
| 2yr and 6yr old humping | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I am working on a incident of a six year old sister who started out when she was two humping things ... A: In general I agree with the advice given. The idea is to not tell the child she is being bad or ... | |
| My 22 mo old son.. | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: My son will not listen to me and my Husband at ALL!! we have tried everything,Time out,takeing ... A: Did someone tell you that two-year-olds listen and mind? If they did, it's obvious they never had a ... | |
| 5 yr old anger management | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 children in my house ages 5, 12, 14, 16. Our 5 yr. old son is a very sensitive child. He ... A: Time-out is often over used; as if it's the only discipline/consequence anyone can think of these ... | |
| My 2 year old son - anger vomiting, crying | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: our two year old son is our little miracle. He is the best thing in our lives, however, we are now ... A: A lot of toddlers, as it turns out, can get so upset or angry that they vomit almost at will. But, ... | |
| 5 yr old anger management | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have 4 children in my house ages 5, 12, 14, 16. Our 5 yr. old son is a very sensitive child. He ... A: I think what your son is telling you and what you learned (so expensively!) from the psychologist ... | |
| My Daughter | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 28 month old daughter who . . .well ill put it plain and simple. She "attacks" kids at her ... A: I'm sorry to hear that this is so stressful for you. However, let me assure you that your daughter ... | |
| Seperation Anxiety at Bedtime | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Windell, My daughter Destinee is 4 years old. Her father & I are not together & he is not very ... A: I'm going to assume a couple of things. One assumption is that this has been going on for at least a ... | |
| preschool | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My 4yr old cries everyday to go to his preschool. It will be there for 3mins after i leave the place ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your child cries before school every day. I would suggest you read some of my ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old daycare aggression | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My son of 3 1/2 years old has been attending the same daycare since he was 6 months old. Up until 2 ... A: Of course, you're right. The best place to handle this kind of behavior is where it happens. That is ... | |
| fear of choking | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter choked on hamburger and has had a fear of eating for a month now. She has lost ... A: It sounds like your granddaughter may have anxiety issues in general. You might start by taking her ... | |
| 5 year old | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a just turned 5 year old. Just recently i found out from my friend that my son pulled her ... A: It sounds like your son is curious about bodies. In addition, he may have a lot of curiosity about ... | |
| Sensory | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My son is just about to turn 2. He has a speech delay and is being evaluated. EI suggested he is a ... A: Your son sounds like a normal, active toddler to me. Toddlers love all sorts of experiences. They ... | |
| toddler behavior | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 3 1/2 years old, is extremely smart but also EXTREMELY defiant. she will kick our ... A: Let's start with breakfast. How would your husband handle it? I'm guessing that you're saying to ... | |
| Emotional 3 year old | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Our 3 year old is an extremely sweet child that loves her brothers and sisters and her grandpa. ... A: Parents are more likely to see this sort of emotional reactivity to everything at around two and a ... | |
| toddler behavior | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 3 1/2 years old, is extremely smart but also EXTREMELY defiant. she will kick our ... A: I don't think she needs a child psychologist. But let me ask you aWhy would she behave for your ... | |
| Effects of shared placement | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am the father of a beautiful 14mo boy. I have spent time with him on numerous occasions but only ... A: Mothers often fear letting go of their young children for various reasons. They may believe that ... | |
| 3 year old | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My son turned 3 at the beginning of this month. He attends preschool 2 days a week and has loved it ... A: It is not strange at all that a three-year-old starts experiencing separation anxiety or has some ... | |
| My 4 year old is still crying... | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son cries 99% of the time when I leave him at school. He has been in pre-k for 5 ... A: Isn't that curious; that he would cry when separating from you, but not from his dad? Actually, ... | |
| Help with little girl crying on and off all day. | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 year 4 month very sweet little girl that my husband and I are raising. she is our ... A: I'd like to hear what you've tried so far. This is likely a temporary phase of separation anxiety, ... | |
| My 4 year old is still crying... | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son cries 99% of the time when I leave him at school. He has been in pre-k for 5 ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your son is having such a difficult time in adjusting to being left at ... | |
| Visitation with Father for Pre-schooler | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know if you have any literature on whether a child should stay in daycare or be ... A: I don't have any literature on this topic, but I'm sure you might be able to find things to read on ... | |
| Toddler Nightmares | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: Both my husband and I were recently deployed to Iraq, and my husband is still there. My daughter was ... A: Yes, I'm sure this is a reaction to your being out of her life for a year and her anxiety that you ... | |
| 2 year old son with physical tantrums | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My son is 2 1/2 and has just recently started throwing fits that last for more than an hour at ... A: You indicate that he has always been challenging, although you haven't really said why. I understand ... | |
| I am worried about my child's low tolerance for frustration | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I feel like my child is being bullied in some environments and is hitting as a result. I'm going to ... A: You didn't say how old your son is but I'm going to assume that he is about three years old. It is ... | |
| child always cries and whines | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: My 1 year old always cries. It has been like this since she was born. My husband and i are so ... A: I'm sure she doesn't hate you, however, she certainly can be learning to be manipulative -- although ... | |
| discipline problems 3 1/2 yo | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 and i am feeling like a complete failure. her temper tantrums could wake the ... A: She really knows how to push your buttons, doesn't she? But I think her response about cleaning her ... | |
| discipline problems 3 1/2 yo | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 and i am feeling like a complete failure. her temper tantrums could wake the ... A: Please be assured you're not a failure as a parent. What you have done might have worked wonderfully ... | |
| 5 year old pooing in pants | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: Our son turns five tomorrow and will be wearing a pull-up to school on his birthday, much to his ... A: I'm assuming you have taken your son to a pediatrician and that he has had a complete physical ... | |
| child always cries and whines | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: My 1 year old always cries. It has been like this since she was born. My husband and i are so ... A: I doubt that your daughter has a mental disorder. However, some children may not only experience ... | |
| Toddler Potty Training | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My soon to be three year old grandson has been waking in the morning or after nap, crying, and ... A: It is not uncommon for children about this age to have problems with toilet training. However, I'm ... | |
| discipline problems 3 1/2 yo | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 1/2 and i am feeling like a complete failure. her temper tantrums could wake the ... A: I think I need a little more information before I give you some recommendations. If you would answer ... | |
| 3 year old disruptive during nap at daycare | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: My son is a a 3 year old with very high energy and spends a lot of most days on the move. I beleive ... A: I have to agree with your son's pediatrician. So, if your son doesn't want or need a nap, then he's ... | |
| 3yr old with bad temper | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: My son will be turning 3 in a month and have a few concerns on whats going on with him...I am going ... A: Are not sharing his toys and getting mad when he's told no new problems? If they are, all I can say ... | |
| Suddenly aggressive 3 year old | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old and an 8 year old stepson. My problem is that my 3 year old has started being ... A: It is very difficult, if not impossible, to correct misbehavior that is occuring some place else. ... | |
| My 2 year old | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I am a working mom & my 2 year old was perfectly happy in her day care & was an extremely social ... A: If you read other questions and answers about two year olds, you'll discover that many toddlers ... | |
| obsessive-compulsive disorder? | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter who continually wipes her mouth, face or nose every few seconds. At ... A: And worry would do what for you? Okay, I know you're a mom and sometimes you need to worry. ... | |
| custody! | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are separating and I now live in Utah while he is in California. We have an 11 ... A: In most states, courts usually award joint legal custody. However, figuring out the exact parenting ... | |
| counselor? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: About 9 months ago my 17 yr. old started dating. They are now broke up and our teen seems to be ... A: Here are some suggestions for male therapists in your area: 1. Jerry Price, The Michigan Family ... | |
| 21 month old boy throws things and hits | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old son who has a tendency to throw things. Mainly he does this to get attention ... A: I hate to be the one to tell you this, but that's what two-year-old toddlers do. They throw things. ... | |
| Question about my 2 year old son | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time parent with 2 children. My children are both boys and 32 months and 8 1/2 months ... A: You are trying to do things according to the book. However, which book is that? And did you read the ... | |
| 19 month old twins (B/G) | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 19 month old twins, a boy and a girl. They cry (both tears and no tears) all day every day. ... A: You describe your twins as good, happy, and likeable children when they are not crying. Which means ... | |
| 4 year olds in the bathroom | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are not agreeing on weather my 4 year old daughter still needs help in the ... A: Many children need help with bathing and shasmpooing far beyond age four. I sort of hate to admit ... | |
| Toddler Agression | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old boy has begun hitting, biting, and kicking his 7 month old brother. He says he loves ... A: Yes, his behavior is fairly normal. Toddlers engage in aggression for various reasons. However, the ... | |
| 5 Year Old makes in his pants in school | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Windell , Thank you in advance for your time and patience. I have a 5 year old child who is ... A: Obviously, it is not a physical problem; it is a social problem related to his anxiety in social ... | |
| How to manage toddler's anger | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: Windell, I have a 13 month old baby boy. He is otherwise a calm and sweet kid, and all his ... A: Children don't have to be taught or shown how to react in this way; it's instinctual. But is it ... | |
| Six year old who threats to hurt himself | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have four boys ages 3 - 9 yrs. My five year old has developmental delays and is on the autistic ... A: It's not always clear when young children, sometimes as young as three years old, threaten to kill ... | |
| Four year old child who will not listen at home | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Four year old child who is very smart, stuborn, does not listen, says no most of the time at home ... A: So, maybe he is used to getting what he wants when he wants it with his parents (and maybe some of ... | |
| son urinating in bedroom & living room | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: we try to tell him not to do this & that he has to use only the bathroom for this not other rooms. ... A: When children urinate in inappropriate places after they are properly toilet trained and have ... | |
| behavior towards my girlfriend from my 5 year old | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been together around 10 months now. When I introduced my son to her they ... A: There are a few possible reasons for your son's behavior. One possible reason is that someone else ... | |
| My 4yr old boys school behaviour | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: my 4 year old boy has a lot of energy and has recently started school. Although some may see him as ... A: Since his behavior at school seems out of character for him in view of how he behaves at home and in ... | |
| My friends toddlers aggressive behaviour | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: We have been friends for a long time and both children have grown up together. Although i am now ... A: Since you are feeling more and more uncomfortable with your friend's child, I think you have to say ... | |
| Baby sleeping problem | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 and a half month old boy, who up until recently, was a very good sleeper. I shared a ... A: Sometimes a disruption in the usual routine -- such as being on vacation or staying with a relative ... | |
| 4 year old behavior issues | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My oldest son is 4 years old. He has reached every developmental milestone on time. He seems to be ... A: Because he likes structure and sameness in his life (almost every adult I know tends to sit in the ... | |
| Is this behavior abnormal for a 23 month old? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I babysit a 23 month old boy a few times a week and he displays behaviors that I find concerning. As ... A: It's great this boy has you to care for him. It appears his mother may increase anxiety -- rather ... | |
| Tantrums/Eating | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a stay at home mother to a two year old girl. She is very active and is always on the go like ... A: Yes, she is a bright girl. A bright girl with a temper! Tempers are pretty common for ... | |
| Mental development | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about congnitive abilities in 3 year old children. I look over a 3 year old boy ... A: This boy may be very bright. Having the eye-hand coordination and visual-motor acuity to put ... | |
| My childs temperment | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I know my daughter is only 41/2 years old, but my family and I are very concerned. She often has a ... A: Your daughter is a high-energy child, but it is likely that her energy level, her need for less ... | |
| My two Year Old....help! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: My two year old little girl is going through a stage right now that I can not seem to get through. ... A: Not to worry. Your child is eating more than many children who go through phases like this in ... | |
| Sleep | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old child who does not want to sleep anymore. We had a wonderful routine for ... A: I don't know that you're doing anything wrong. You were doing the right thing by establishing a ... | |
| Excessive whining and crying in 2 1/2 yo | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I've reached my limit with my 2 1/2 year old sons whining and crying. For the past 3 months, we ... A: I know it is exhausting to put up with a two-year-old's crying, whining, and tantrums. However, all ... | |
| sudden change in behavior | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 and 1/2 yr old. He is usually a very mellow, easy going, confident preschooler who 3 days ... A: Since this obsessional thinking has been going on for only three days, I would tend to agree with ... | |
| A whole new question.... | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Windell; I just discovered this site and your insightful comments on parenting. I wanted to thank ... A: I certainly agree with you. We don't know anything about the therapist she's seeing. Is he (or she) ... | |
| 2 year old with aggressive behavior | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old son that has been very aggressive lately. He has been biting, scratching, ... A: It is almost impossible during the toddler stage between two and three years of age to separate what ... | |
| Toddler Tantrums! | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I have one daughter who is 18 months old. We are Americans living in Panama, and we have been here ... A: It is nice to have other parents around to compare notes with. But, since you don't have friends ... | |
| 3 year old dayghter cries at dressing time | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter of 3 and a half year and she has become adamant....started to cry over one ... A: Toddlers do develop attachments to certain objects. Those objects could be toys, a teddy bear, a ... | |
| strange behavior | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been exhibiting strange behavior for a few weeks now. It started with when she ... A: You're welcome. It's like OCD, but toddlers and preschoolers are also struggling with more control ... | |
| whining/sleep issues | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: THis is actually a follow up to another question I had asked but for some reason it would not go ... A: Sure, yelling may work. So might beating a kid. There are lots of methods that might work for some ... | |
| strange behavior | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been exhibiting strange behavior for a few weeks now. It started with when she ... A: You didn't tell me how old your daughter is. I'm going to assume she is three or four. However, lots ... | |
| Bed Time Blues | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Windell, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to write ... A: I doubt that the season has much to do with this behavior. It is more likely the age, than the time ... | |
| staying in bed | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Windell, Yes, my 3 1/2 yr old same problem for two weeks now has been getting out of bed. He ... A: Three-year-olds can be frustrating. But in this situation he is perhaps getting what he wants: Your ... | |
| Tantrum support/Thank you | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Windell; I just discovered this site and your insightful comments on parenting. I wanted to thank ... A: The right diet is important. So, fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains are good. Drinking ... | |
| Tantrum support/Thank you | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: Windell; I just discovered this site and your insightful comments on parenting. I wanted to thank ... A: I'm glad you found the site and that answers I've provided for other parents have been helpful to ... | |
| broken/blended families | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: How as a Grandma do I help my 2 grandchildren be "normal" when they have 3 homes and 3 sets of rules ... A: You're asking a good question; It's a question that concerns both divorced parents and grandparents. ... | |
| toddler whines a lot | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I've asked a question of you before. About my 2 1/2 year old son's bizarre behavior with temper ... A: It would seem that the whiney behavior is related to his sister -- and perhaps -- to a lesser extent ... | |
| 1.5 year old attachment issues | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: James, Thanks for reading my question. I have an 18-month-old girl who has become very, very ... A: You are doing one thing that is -- or will -- lead to more independence. That is, you're sending her ... | |
| repetitive, odd hand motion 7 month old | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: My nephew is 7 months and constantly holds his both arms and looks as if he was "revving" a ... A: Babies and toddlers do various things in a repetitive way that seem odd or unusual. Usually such ... | |
| 8 month old screams in the car | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old daughter who has always hated riding in the car. I moved her from her infant ... A: Most babies and toddlers actually find car rides soothing. The motion of the car is comforting for ... | |
| wetting pants at 9 | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: my step son continues to wet his pants. he is 9 years old and when we try to discuss this problem he ... A: No, not all boys at age 9 are wetting their pants. There is a problem. It may be physical or it may ... | |
| gibberish and inattention | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: my son is 3.5 and he is in preschool 4x a week. His teacher has concerns about his "distractability" ... A: I would say, first, that it's far too early to tell. Your son is only three years old. How many ... | |
| Concerned About Toddlers Obsession | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My 34 month old child has repeatedly demonstrated a seemingly irrational fear of dirt while bathing. ... A: This sounds like a typical fear that preschoolers and toddlers acquire. Such irrational fears, that ... | |
| 1 year old getting up at nite | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a working mom of a 1 year old girl.We all sleep on the same bed.She stopped getting up for ... A: Children don't learn to go to sleep on their own if they are rocked or given a bottle to go to ... | |
| 4 yr old hateful son | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: My son most of the time can be so very charming, but if he does not get his way, or if a schedule is ... A: These behaviors are not necessarily indications of your son having symptoms of Bipolar disorder. It ... | |
| Appropriate sexual behavior | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am in need of some help! I have a beautiful and intelligent five year old boy who has been ... A: This kind of behavior in a 5-year-old is fairly typical as children try to imitate adult behavior. ... | |
| 3 year old making up own language | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure how to describe this, but my 3 year old makes these funny sounds similar to ... A: This is very normal. Three-year-olds can be defiant and oppositional and they have enough language ... | |
| todder agression with babies | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: My 21 month old son is VERY aggressive with all babies. As soon as he sees a baby, he charges them, ... A: I think your basic strategy is sound. That is, talking to him ahead of time about expected behavior ... | |
| Emotional Breakdown in 3 yr old | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old that has, up to this point, been a sweet, calm, quiet child. She has had her ... A: It certainly sounds like it could be be within the range of normal behavior for toddlers. ... | |
| 2.5 Yr Old - Nightmares, Terrors, Both or Neither? | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months old and is great going to bed. She has always slept in her own crib/bed ... A: These do appear to be night terrors, which are common in toddlers. On average, they may last for up ... | |
| Discipline an over and over problem. | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old boy that is in preschool. He is a great kid. He has always been a good child. ... A: I think the problem with the approach is that he needs something that is structured, fun, and ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old bizzare behavior | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: The first night I brought home my first born son Jack from the hospital he screamed for four hours ... A: I can't say that I know what you've been going through -- I can only imagine! You certainly seemed ... | |
| Discipline an over and over problem. | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr. old boy that is in preschool. He is a great kid. He has always been a good child. ... A: So, if your son is a great kid except at nap time, then it is obvious that he needs different ... | |
| 1 year old getting up at nite | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a working mom of a 1 year old girl.We all sleep on the same bed.She stopped getting up for ... A: Sleeping with a child becomes more uncomfortable for parents as children get older. There is no ... | |
| tantrums | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: My 4 yr old grandaughter lives with us. She is highly intelligent and also pretty emotional. She has ... A: Maybe you can give me more information about these temper tantrums. For instance, what kinds of ... | |
| 2 YEAR OLD ANXIETY | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A ROOMMATE WITH A 2 AND 3 YEAR OLD. THE 3 YEAR OLD SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO SLEEP THROUGH THE ... A: I answer lots of questions similar to this and you (or your roommate)might look back at some of my ... | |
| Tic | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: my 3 year old son often shuts his eys{say abt 4-5 seconds}.after that he is back to normal...this ... A: I'm assuming you're concerned about a tic or a seizure, right? Toddlers have lots of strange ... | |
| potty training | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter she is 3 years old I am trying to potty train her but I am always having to tell ... A: It helps if you have relatively long periods of time with her each day to get serious in potty ... | |
| potty training | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter she is 3 years old I am trying to potty train her but I am always having to tell ... A: You haven't given me any background to go on, but many three-year-olds seem to have little interest ... | |
| 4.5 year old not able to make friends at school | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I need some advice on how to handle this situation with my 4.5 year old little boy. He is very ... A: I think you are already doing something important. Whenever he is rude or said something hurtful, ... | |
| obsessional behavior | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My 5.5 yr old son seems to be obsessional not compulsive example while studying shapes he worried ... A: I think your son, by temperament, has problems with transitions. Trying new things will be difficult ... | |
| sleep | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My 2yr old will be 3 in feb and is very clingy to me he wont sleep in his own bed and if I get up at ... A: Many children are more clingy and dependent than other children. And there are many children who are ... | |
| 3-year old boy | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: James, I am a mother of four; three from a previous marriage ages 8-15 and a 3-year old from my ... A: It certainly sounds like you have an active, strong-willed -- and challenging -- three-year-old. ... | |
| 11 month old daughter, sleep issues | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Windell. We have an 11 month old daughter. She began sleeping through the night at about 5 ... A: I'm sorry to hear that you and your husband are losing a lot of sleep over this. And obviously it's ... | |
| eat to much | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: i start eat to mach celery on my diet does it gone hurt me A: I don't believe it will hurt you, but I would recommend a balanced diet. If you are not including ... | |
| This is a question about mental health. | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Well you were very nice so I might as well come out and say this.None of this happened,the only ... A: I have no idea what started you to think so much about sex. However, it may be true that you have a ... | |
| anxiety and sleep issues | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have two children who sleep in rooms beside each other and between the two of them, we are not ... A: I know you can't be at your best as a parent if you're not getting enough sleep. Your children need ... | |
| This is a question about mental health. | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: Well you were very nice so I might as well come out and say this.None of this happened,the only ... A: I suspect if you were raped at any time in your life you would remember it. So, you think about ... | |
| pelvic thrusts | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I have twin sons (almost 4) I noticed about a week a ago-in the morning, one of my sons rolling his ... A: I believe what your son was doing was masturbating. And children are quite capable of figuring out ... | |
| This is a mental question. | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ... A: So what if you're attracted to your own child when he's older? Again, that doesn't make you a bad ... | |
| This is a mental question. | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ... A: I'm sorry that you had these disturbing thoughts. But as you pointed out they are only thoughts. ... | |
| two-year-old anger | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I read a questions and answer from "Sean" about a strong-willed 5-year-old. I feel like my ... A: I certainly applaud what you're trying to do with your two-year-old. I'm guessing that what really ... | |
| 4 yr old behavior | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have written you before regarding my son Brandon, I'm not sure if you remember, it was a few ... A: I think you had a good idea with the rewards program in that you sensed that this was learned ... | |
| My 4 1/2 year old son and boys | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year son keep kissing a boy on the lips at pre school and wants him to sleep over. My 6 ... A: I have no way of knowing if your son is gay. But it is far too soon to worry about that. Chances are ... | |
| sexual behavior in my 3 yr. old granddaughter | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: My 3 yr old granddaughter talked about playing with her friend, "she kissed my butt and kissed my ... A: Three-year-olds don't engage in "sexual" behavior. However, they can be influenced by older children ... | |
| My daughter wont be comforted. | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a very bright three year old who is outgoing and pretty confident. The teachers say she may ... A: Since your daughter is still a toddler, she may be confused about her feelings at times, and in ... | |
| Help! My 6 year olds recent temper tantrums | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: To Whom it May Concern: I am a single mother with 2 girls, ages 3 and 6. In the last year I came to ... A: We can assume that at least some of what is going on may be related to the abuse by her grandfather. ... | |
| Question about my two year old son | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Good morning my name is Erica and I have a two year old son, who is having a major problem in ... A: You didn't tell me what the discipline problems are, but I'm sure I can guess. He isn't following ... | |
| Language skills & repeating words back | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Good day Mr. WIndell, My child is 6yrs old and does not speak clearly yet. He is involved in speech ... A: I suspect that if your son is receiving speech therapy at school that he has been evaluated by a ... | |
| Help! He doesnt listen to me... | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer to another similar question and figured I would tell you my situation and see if ... A: So, you spend a few hours with him on the weekends and your boyfriend spends maybe one to two hours ... | |
| developmental stages | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: My three year old son has just began a new daycare.His previous daycare was smaller and there were ... A: This kind of behavior is generally expected of somewhat older girls, however, young children can be ... | |
| answers to your questions | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I hadn't heard back from you, so I wasn't sure if you got the letter that had my answers to your ... A: Your son has been moved around so much no wonder he's upset. His way of expressing that upset is to ... | |
| 2 year old - tantrum or more? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My name is Dwan and I have a two year old son named Jaxon. I am currently 6 months pregnant with my ... A: Toddlers can be overwhelmed just by the learning and growing that goes on daily. We expect a lot ... | |
| answers to your questions | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I hadn't heard back from you, so I wasn't sure if you got the letter that had my answers to your ... A: No, I wouldn't really worry about that, because I don't actually believe it. Anyway, you indicated ... | |
| Sexual Behavior In 4 Year Old... | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: James please help me out here. My 4 year old son is displaying some disturbing behavior towards ... A: Of course, at this point it's impossible to tell whether this means something more or not. So, it's ... | |
| Anger and sleepless nights | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: We ave a 10 month old boy. Until recent, he was sleeping 11 hours a night and very happy. We went on ... A: It would be helpful if you could give me a few more details about things. For instance, how long ... | |
| My 3 and a half year old | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3 and a half years old. Me and his father were together for 6 years but we split up. His ... A: I have no doubt that your son's father doesn't want to listen. And I have no doubt that you are a ... | |
| My Son is Smart, hyper active and Stubborn | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I am new to this site, i did a search, i need advice, help.My 5 year old son become very stubborn ... A: Before I can really help you, you need to answer some questions so I have a better picture of ... | |
| My 3 and a half year old | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3 and a half years old. Me and his father were together for 6 years but we split up. His ... A: I think it would be best if you and his father could talk about these kinds of problems and issues. ... | |
| Child urinating throughout house | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My child is 6 yrs old, he rides motocross and gets just about anything he would like. He is ... A: My guess is that there is some upset or anger, which he can't talk about or maybe isn't even fully ... | |
| answers to your questions | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I hadn't heard back from you, so I wasn't sure if you got the letter that had my answers to your ... A: I answered your questions and senmt it back several days ago. Here's your original question and my ... | |
| my 5 year old keeps messing his pants. | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old boy that is potty trained, but refuses to stop messing his pants. He says he ... A: I need more information in order to give you suggestions. For instance: 1. You say he is toilet ... | |
| Help I have an aggressive toddler! | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My son is one of the most loving kids I know however he is prone to aggressive behavior. He hits and ... A: It is very common for toddlers to hit and bite. But, of course, very few grow up to be aggressive or ... | |
| My son hits | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: My son is coming up to 3years and its only the last 3 months he has started to talk. We live in ... A: It's not uncommon for toddlers to hit. And it's not unusual for children, especially in bilingual ... | |
| 13.5 month old tantrums! | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My son is 13.5 months and has started throwing tantrums when he gets frustrated. He is easily ... A: I think you have the right attitude and you're asking the right question. Your son is more prone to ... | |
| imaginary play | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a child in my toddler classroom that always plays pretend play, it is like nothing is real ... A: I don't have enough information to really say whether you should be concerned. As a general rule, ... | |
| 35 month old son LOVES watching automatic doors | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: My first memory of my son playing with doors was when he was just under 12 months old. He will be ... A: I know that is a concern to parents, but there are aspects of asperger's and autism that are ... | |
| 2 year old behavior | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old daughter who has not said her first words yet, she does alot of sounds of ... A: Your daughter may be somewhat delayed in her speech development. However, this is not all that ... | |
| tantrums | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a son that will be 4 in Jan. Friends believe he needs to be evaluated by a professional for ... A: The age of temper tantrums is between about age two and age five. Children are learning during these ... | |
| My Child Repeats everything. | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My nearly 5 year old son just of late has started repeating everything he hears. At first I never ... A: You indicate that he is repeating "everything he hears," but you only said that he is just repeating ... | |
| 35 month old son LOVES watching automatic doors | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My first memory of my son playing with doors was when he was just under 12 months old. He will be ... A: It sounds like you have a bright, curious, and well-adjusted little boy. But all toddlers are ... | |
| potty training | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: My son is 5 years old and benn potty trained for about 2 yrs and recently we moved back into my ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding. I think you understand that the recent changes (moving, mom on ... | |
| My Son is Smart, hyper active and Stubborn | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I am new to this site, i did a search, i need advice, help.My 5 year old son become very stubborn ... A: If all of these behaviors are relatively new and just started recently, then you need to try to find ... | |
| Reg daughter's behaviour | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter who is 5.5 yrs accused a boy of around 20 years of sexual abuse. She described the ... A: I can only imagine how much stress and unhappiness this incident has caused. You are raising some ... | |
| My son and hitting | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: My son is 15 months old and just started walking. At least 10 times a day he will hit me or my ... A: You have the right instincts about what to do. The only trouble is you aren't showing enough ... | |
| 3yr old anxiety | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting your help or advice about my 3 year old daughter. For the last few weeks she has been ... A: Yes, it does sound like anxiety or panic attacks. Since this is a fairly recent behavior, you may ... | |
| 2.5 year old boy only wants to play with cars | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old boy always loved wheels. Then it was cars, trucks, trains, and it seems that it will ... A: Maybe your son is destined to be an engineer. Anyway, why does he have to have other interests? ... | |
| Late-bloomer or problem? | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My 19-month-old doesn't talk. She has started babbling and making funny sounds with her mouth (like ... A: Yes, she is definitely a somewhat late bloomer. But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with ... | |
| Confused Parent | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3 1/2, and attends a day school. He's been enrolled there since age 20 months. I've always ... A: I know its stressful to get calls about your child's behavior. But, since there have been changes ... | |
| Toddler biting | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My two year old just starting biting other children at the daycare a week after we got to stop ... A: You really can't expect two-year-olds to understand and use social cues. They are much too young. ... | |
| nightwaking | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 4 & we have had issues with her sleeping (or lack of!) since she was born. She ... A: Many young children experience night-time wake-ups. She probably doesn't have a sleep disorder, ... | |
| very aggersive and abusive behavior from 4 year old | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: i have a four year old son and a nine month old son and my four year old has a very bad habbit of ... A: Of course it is worrisome when you have a child terrorizing a younger sibling. The methods you've ... | |
| Confused Parent | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3 1/2, and attends a day school. He's been enrolled there since age 20 months. I've always ... A: The root of the problem is perhaps simply that your son is a toddler acting like many other toddlers ... | |
| very strong minded 3 year old. | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I have the sweetest little boy, age three. How ever I am going out of my mind on how to get him to ... A: I suggest you rethink some things about your toddler. First, while it may well be true that he is ... | |
| Behavior | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter will be 3 next month and for the past two months she has undergone some serious behavior ... A: I don't think your daughter has a disorder. She is a youing girl who wants very much to be ... | |
| 4 yr uncooperative preschooler | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: Our four year old flings from emotions and absolutely never obeys our authority. In school it is ... A: Before I try to answer your question, perhaps you could give me more information. Here are some ... | |
| my 21 month old son | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: my 21 month old son has been saying the name of a person my husband and i do not know. a month or ... A: It is possible if your son is very bright and very verbal that he does have an imaginary friend. ... | |
| Bathtub safety | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: At what age can a toddler/child be allowed to be in a tub at bathtub unsupervised. While I was ... A: I suspect that you and I probably share about the same opinion. A toddler of any age should not be ... | |
| My daughters first year at school | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have my first daughter Reem at school in KG-1 for the first year, she was at the begining loving ... A: It sounds to me that your daughter is in the wrong school or has the wrong teacher. Who cares how ... | |
| Toddler Sleep Disturbances | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 1/2 years of age and like a previous inquirer, she slept through the night easily ... A: Sorry to hear that you're probably suffering from sleep deprivation. I don't suggest closing the ... | |
| Sensitive 4 yo | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, Natalie is 4.5. She is the middle of my 3 (ages 8 and 1.5) and she has always been my ... A: Because your daughter is bright and sensitive, she thinks about things that don't particularly occur ... | |
| Toilet Troubles | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My son is 4 years and 10 months and is in full time education. We toilet trained him at about ... A: The fact that he has regular accidents and continues to have those accidents at school suggests some ... | |
| repeating phrases | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I see a couple related questions but none which answer my question. I have a 4/12 year old. He is on ... A: I'm sure the phrase which he repeats is comforting for him. Your description of your son suggests ... | |
| Troubled 2 1/2 year old | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been separated from my ex-husband for a year and a half now and the divorce was final in May ... A: I would advise you not to try to read too much into the reaction of your daughter. Her reaction may ... | |
| Does my 3 year old son have ADHD? | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: My son turned 3 in august, he had some ear problems so he is still not talking ( i mean full ... A: Your son may be somewhat immature. This may be particularly true in terms of his language ... | |
| 3 yr old son - naughty & sooky | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a single mum of two.A 3 yr old boy & a 10yr old girl. I have no partner at present. Have been ... A: I think the situation you're presenting with your son is not uncommon at all. I'm sure I can give ... | |
| Difficult 3 year old | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Windell, I have 2 questions. One is about my daughters general behavior pattern. Is it ... A: It's funny how our education and life experiences don't really prepare us for raising children -- ... | |
| STRANGE vs TYPICAL Behavior | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 toddlers. Twins boy and girl (3 1/2) & a 22 month old daughter. My son, was born with Down ... A: Three-year-olds typically like to imitate others. You certainly see this in her interest in things ... | |
| Custody/Visitation of 15month old | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Windell, My son is now 15 months old, his father and I have had a horrible rollar coaster ... A: If your co-parent was a loving, nurturing parent who understood children and their needs, and had ... | |
| Hi again! | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: a couple of days ago I caught my two little boys, Lucas 12 and Luke 10 humping each each other. I ... A: Their relationship may just be one of closeness. And they may enjoy being close to one another. I ... | |
| whining toddler | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 15mo old.Iwork full time in the day,my wife works part time (3-4 hours)in the ... A: This is not an uncommon situation. That is, it is often true that a child will act differently with ... | |
| The Spitting Toddler | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: WHat do you do when your child spits on you and hits you. Time out doesn;t work. Those are ... A: You are facing some of the usual problems related to raising a toddler. You handle spitting and ... | |
| Does my 3 year old have OCD | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 3. But he has display different behavior for a while. For example, He lines his ... A: Many toddlers of ages two and three tend to have little quirks that suggest obsessive-compulsive ... | |
| Custody/Visitation of 15month old | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: Windell, My son is now 15 months old, his father and I have had a horrible rollar coaster ... A: Lots of co-parents make threats. It's often a way to manipulate, control, or hurt the other parent. ... | |
| kids and fear of choking | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: Similar to the other question you answered, my 7 year old daughter is scared of eating normal food ... A: She's fearful of eating solid foods right now. But it sounds like she is willing to drink enough ... | |
| speech | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding my 3.5 y/o daughter. She has a couple speech "issues". Id like to know ... A: Your child, at age three-and-a-half, is not supposed to be able to always successfully make the ... | |
| 5 yr old peeing in his room | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: My five year old has recently started peeing in the corner of his room. Is this normal behavior? He ... A: This is not normal, although it happens frequently when children are disturbed about something in ... | |
| Coparenting toddler - divorce/separation | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: My spouse and I are separating/divorcing. We have a 2 year old son together. We want what is best ... A: I certainly applaud the effort both of you are making to mantain a somewhat cordial relationship so ... | |
| 3 year old | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old boy. I signed him up for a 3 year old pre-school, 2 days a week. I know that he ... A: Usually, crying children do adjust fine if their parents just leave them. But this is not true for ... | |
| a good vistaion schedule for an 18 month old girl | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: im trying to figure out what a good visitation schedule is for an 18 month old baby girl. i hadnt ... A: I'm sorry for the long delay in getting back to you. Children can adjust to almost any schedule ... | |
| Concern about 3 yr old | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a three year old boy who is extremely smart, very active, funny, etc. Recently he has been ... A: Since his tantrums just started, they may well be related to changes in his life. While tantrums are ... | |
| 2yr old not talkin much | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: My son is goin to be 2 yrs old in less than a month and only says a few words like cup dad mom. Is ... A: I would say at this point no it is not something you should be greatly concerned about. It's ... | |
| 3 year old | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old boy. I signed him up for a 3 year old pre-school, 2 days a week. I know that he ... A: There are some children who at age three are not ready for a preschool or daycare outside of the ... | |
| Day Care VS Home Care | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: My son and daughter in-law have a 4 month old son. I’ve been watching him at their home since my ... A: I come down squarely on your side in this one. What's the hurry sending him to day care? He can go ... | |
| my five year old bit his sister | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: i really feel like i need guidance as what to do with my son. he is 5 and has a 2 1/2 yr old brother ... A: Your 5-year-old son has been exposed to violence and anger. That happens to increase the tendency to ... | |
| 3 year old + OCD behaviors | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: How do I know if my 3 year olds sons behaviors are just that of a frustrated toddler or that of a ... A: You are asking excellent questions, but it is difficult to answer those questions. Toddlers often do ... | |
| Three-year-old gets out of bed at night | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a three-year-old boy, and he will not stay in bed at night. We have a routine we follow ... A: It's not uncommon for children to try to prolong staying up or trying to interact with the the rest ... | |
| 4 week old sleep | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: My 4 week old daughter, is generally very content. I breastfeed her every 3 hours, and try to get ... A: It sounds like your baby is normal and that you are a very competent mother. Babies may cry ... | |
| sleep and authority | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a mum of two children, 3yrs and 1yr old. My 3 year old has never been a great sleeper and for ... A: Sorry about the long delay in answering your concern. And I'm sorry to hear about your interrupted ... | |
| my son seems to not like me | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I dont know what i am doing wrong with my 11th month old. He seems to only really like me when no ... A: I know it's difficult when you are a first-time mom -- no matter how old you are. But in addition, ... | |
| 4 year old firecracker :) | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I am the mother of twin girls who will be four in two weeks. They were in preschool one full day a ... A: By waiting it out, I mean if you give her a request or command then you wait for her to comply. ... | |
| 12 month olds extremely bad temper tantrum | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 12 months old in 10 days and his temper tantrums have become steadily worse. We were ... A: Toddlers typically have temper tantrums throughout the years from one year of age until about three ... | |
| 2yr old boy | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I want to know if it is normal for my toddler to have a thing with stomachs. If he sees skin on the ... A: There are so many different toddler behaviors that normal children display at times that it is next ... | |
| 4 year old's behavior | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: Friends have a 4 year old boy. His behavior has been becoming more and more of a problem. About a ... A: That's about the best you can do. By being a consistent adult in his life who offers him rules and ... | |
| 4 year old's behavior | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: Friends have a 4 year old boy. His behavior has been becoming more and more of a problem. About a ... A: If this is a friend's child, then you may not be in a position to offer much to the boy's parents -- ... | |
| concerned with 3 year old's behavior | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I am writing because I am concerned with my 3 year old son's behavior. He has always been a high ... A: I tend to agree with you. Your son seems rather young to whisk off to a psychologist. And toddlers ... | |
| My 2yr old grandson's behavior | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old grandson is a nightmare. He throws,kicks, hits and screams for my daughter and son in ... A: Your daughter and son-in-law may be creating a little monster, but they apparently aren't asking you ... | |
| How to prepare my daughter for her fathers departure | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My husband is going to be incarcerated for 5-20 years. I need some advice on how to tell my five ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your husband will be incarcerated. Obviously, that is going to have a ... | |
| Getting 5 month old baby to nap | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I am having a heck of a time getting my baby to sleep in the daytime on her own. The only time she ... A: At your daughter's age, it's not so much that you set a time for a daytime nap as that you follow ... | |
| Weaning the Binky | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My son is 27 months old. We started limiting the use of the paci months ago to only naptime at home ... A: Just because a dentist is concerned about good dentition doesn't mean that he is the right person to ... | |
| my toddler pulls at her nails | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 yr old twins and I worry about one who seems to have some kind of OCD. She goes through ... A: Lots of normal children do lots of things that don't seem normal. Do normal people pick at their ... | |
| 22 month old is screaming at night | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: We recently returned from a family vacation. While on vacation my 22month old daughter slept in a ... A: Yes, it's normal that toddlers get out of their routines. Something like a family vacation can upset ... | |
| listenting skills | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: HOw many verbal commands should a 4 year be able to follow? A: Four-year-olds may be able to follow two or three commands. However, it's best to always give a ... | |
| 4 year old daughter | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: my daughter and I have been separated for the past 9 months. We have just reunited. We have been ... A: Since you've been separated for such a long time, it may be that she is angry at you or is testing ... | |
| my toddler pulls at her nails | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 yr old twins and I worry about one who seems to have some kind of OCD. She goes through ... A: It's much to early to be worried about your daughter having a disorder. It's very difficult, if not ... | |
| Dad going overseas | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any advice on how to tell my children about their step dad is leaving to ... A: There may be no right way or right time to tell them -- except do it now. If possible, you and your ... | |
| My four year old son exposing himself in public. | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a four yr. old son my only son, but now I have a 11 month old daughter and I am rather ... A: Young boys don't quite see exposing themselves in the same light as adults see this behavior. It's ... | |
| anger issues in our 5 year old | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have a daughter, 9, a son, 7, and a son, 5. The 5 year old is very angry, has a bad ... A: I think the greatest challenge for you will be to resist going against what worked so well with your ... | |
| anger issues in our 5 year old | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have a daughter, 9, a son, 7, and a son, 5. The 5 year old is very angry, has a bad ... A: It sounds like you have a strong-willed child on your hands. He doesn't like to be controlled and ... | |
| jealousy of parents | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I met my boyfriend when his daughter was only a year old and she is now 4. Her mother had left when ... A: It is not uncommon for young children to show jealousy when parents are affectionate with each ... | |
| my 18 month old eating problems | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: i'm a 23 year old first time mum and i have been having difficulties getting my son to eat for the ... A: It's funny how so much of our self-worth and self-esteem is tied to what people say about our ... | |
| 2yr old with no sense of danger | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: I am worried that my two and a half year old son has no sense of danger and has a high pain ... A: There are many children who lack a sense of fear. These we characterize as risk-takers. Such ... | |
| my 18 month old eating problems | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: i'm a 23 year old first time mum and i have been having difficulties getting my son to eat for the ... A: Then, I think you feed him a variety of yogurts (with the various vitamins added in) until he's ... | |
| Poop Accidents in older children | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: This issue is not new to my eight year old daughter. My daughter was toilet trained when she was ... A: Some children continue to have problems with toileting well into childhood. There are various ... | |
| 3yr w/ issues | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old boy who I would consider has been through alot in the past 4 months. His ... A: It's not uncommon for three-year-olds to show anger and aggression. That comes with the age. ... | |
| 14 month old boy early behavior issues? | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: my son is my love no matter what. the reason i think he may have behavior issues is because he ... A: Your son does NOT have behavior problems or issues. He is a toddler -- and a young one at that. Like ... | |
| 4-year-old aggression | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4-year-old son who has always been aggressive. He throws toys, hits and pushes other kids, ... A: Some children are more aggressive by nature. However, such aggressiveness is obviously a concern ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old can recognize tunes, what can I do to help more? | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: We found that our son can recognize back ground tunes quite well. Started when he was 2, he could ... A: Your son has a gift for music. Part of it is memory, but I'm sure there are other aspects of his ... | |
| Impossible 3 year old! | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My daughter's 3 year old never wants to go to bed. Some of his excuses are He's afraid of the dark, ... A: This is not an unusual problem. However, it can be successfully dealt with through using a ... | |
| 3-Year-Old Hitting | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Our three year old son hit a playmate at the sitter's house today with a toy, and the other boy ... A: Many toddlers have impulse control problems between about 18 months and three or four years of age. ... | |
| Undecisive 4 1/2 year old | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Hi! I wanted to ask you about a problem that my 4 1/2 year old daughter has with decision-making. ... A: Your daughter's indecisiveness may or may not have anything to do with your own previous ... | |
| Temper Tantrums and Outburst at Strangers | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: My son use to obey me and listen to me now he doesn't show me any respect and looks me dead in the ... A: You didn't tell me how old your son is. But I'm going to guess that he's two-and-a-half to three ... | |
| obsessive 3 year old | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: When he was younger I had a lot of problems with him being frustrated to the point he would hurt ... A: I think the reassuring aspect of this situation is that your son's teachers are not concerned. If ... | |
| six year olds aggression | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: My son is six and a half and he is the middle of 3 children, a ten year old and an almost three year ... A: I'm sure there are a number of factors contributing to the aggression you see in your son. Probably ... | |
| my 18 month old eating problems | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: i'm a 23 year old first time mum and i have been having difficulties getting my son to eat for the ... A: I think if you haven't had him checked by a pediatrician in the last few months that should be done ... | |
| Rowdy Nephews... | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: my in-laws have custody of my two nephews age 3 and 18 months. I myself have a daughter of 9 months. ... A: You may not be wrong in trying to correct them and offer them some discipline, however, every parent ... | |
| Question about my 4 1/2 year old's sexuality | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I am wondering if my son's behavior is normal or not. My son has pretended to fart and pee on people ... A: Given what you have described, your son's and his friend's behaviors are likely normal curiousity. ... | |
| 3 yr old not listening at daycare | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: What I am the parent suppose to do? Everyday for the last two weeks I pick up my 3 yr old daughter ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in responding to you. I've been out of town. Let's look at your options. ... | |
| 4 yr old | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: my 4 yr old daughter has a bad habit that I'm trying to get her to stop. About a couple of yrs ago ... A: I'm sorry for the long delay in responding, but I've been out of town. While you may find this ... | |
| My daughter keeps repeating herself. | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter asks me the same questions over and over again. Its cute but sometimes I look ... A: This kind of question-asking is more common for four-year-olds. So, it is likely that you have a ... | |
| tearing books | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My 2.5yr old likes to tear books. Initially he is proud of it until i tell him off and take his ... A: Keeping books away from him may be one solution to the problem, but it doesn't solve the basic ... | |
| Getting 5 month old baby to nap | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I am having a heck of a time getting my baby to sleep in the daytime on her own. The only time she ... A: Teaching infants to sleep is all about routine. You must establish rituals and routines so she knows ... | |
| Daughter Sensitive When Being Told "No" | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I've often heard that by the time a toddler is three years old, they should be able to say the word ... A: I don't think there is any particular age when children in general are better able to accept the ... | |
| 3 year old not eating solids after choking | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My grandson has gone almost 3 weeks now and had not taken a bite of anything solid. He will only ... A: Yes, he should be sitting at the table. And good food should be available, but no pressure for him ... | |
| 4 year old boy with severe aggression issues | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 4 and has been kicked out of two Daycare in the last year. We have taken him to ... A: No one can reliably diagnose ADHD at age 4. A child must be in school, preferably in the first ... | |
| temper tantrums at 5 yrs/bedtime | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My daughter just turned five in July. For the last few weeks she has been having temper tantrums in ... A: Going to a daycare she hates is very stressful for her. She will become fatigued. Which means that ... | |
| toddler waking | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old that was sleeping through the night until recently. He would go to bed at 7:15 ... A: Sorry you're losing sleep and getting frustrated -- particularly since you are pregnant (and need ... | |
| 3 year old not eating solids after choking | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My grandson has gone almost 3 weeks now and had not taken a bite of anything solid. He will only ... A: This sort of "food phobia" happens a lot with toddlers and sometimes preschoolers. They choke on ... | |
| temper tantrums at 5 yrs/bedtime | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My daughter just turned five in July. For the last few weeks she has been having temper tantrums in ... A: When temper tantrums start suddeenly at age 5 or later, it may suggest that there is something going ... | |
| Toddler not wanting in his bed | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old boy. For the past 2 or 3 days he freaks out when we try to put him down for a ... A: Toddlers develop new fears all the time. They can develop for various reasons. Often there's no way ... | |
| potty training | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old toddler a few months aback I started potty training her and she was ... A: It is not uncommon for toddlers to regress in various kinds of ways -- including potty training. ... | |
| 3 year old girl behavior | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out where to start. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter who I am having behavior ... A: It's not unusual for fathers to get more respect and more compliance with discipline. Their ... | |
| Hiding in the closet | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Good day, I have a friend who is a divorced father of a 6 year old boy. My friend, Jim, has been ... A: Of course, you're right. Children do have to learn to cope with disagreements and conflicts. ... | |
| aggressive behavior-4 year old girl | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm frustrated and looking for help. I am the mother of 2 girls, just 4 and almost 2. My four year ... A: It's often difficult to know exactly what provokes suddenly aggressive behavior in a preschooler. ... | |
| daughter urinating on carpet | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a seven year old daughter who keeps urinating on her bedroom carpet. She only does this when ... A: Since this only occurs upon awakening, I think she may not be fully awake when she urinates. So, it ... | |
| not sleeping | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a 26 month old little boy who has never ( maybe twice ) slept through the night. I know this ... A: You say this as well as I could: He has you perfectly trained. And this training has been going on ... | |
| My 2 1/2 year old is always throwing things | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old son is always throwing things and hitting people when he gets mad. He also throws ... A: Two-year-olds don't understand the concept of punishment or negative consequences. They often do ... | |
| Beyond difficult Three year old | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: My three year old has started with "She's not my friend", I don't like so and so". I have tried to ... A: I hate to tell you this, but not everyone is our friend. Certainly your daughter doesn't like it ... | |
| Defiant toddler | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am a young mother of two very active boys ages 7 and 2. My 2 year old who just recently turned 2 ... A: I think you have the basics of a good approach, but I think over all you can continue doing what ... | |
| Different Behavior | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 nieces that are 16 months and 25 months, they are sisters and have recently had a change in ... A: When toddlers are confronted by stress, they frequently regress to former behaviors and habits. In ... | |
| toddler sleep | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My daughter will be 2 in 3 months. She has been a problem getting to sleep for as long as I ... A: I can imagine that you are tired! But children like routines and once those routines have been ... | |
| bowl movements | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My 19 month old son has at least 3, but sometimes five or six bowl movements in a day. Is this ... A: It depends. The number and the type of bowel movements will depend on whether he is being breast ... | |
| 15 month old son not talking | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: My 15 month old son has met all physical (quite early) and cognitive milestones except for those ... A: Since your child is developing very nicely, there's no reason to worry. Children develop their ... | |
| 2 year old has developed fear of loud noises | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: My two and a half year old son is a sensitive little guy. Over the past month, he has developed a ... A: Obviously there's nothing wrong with his hearing, so a hearing test may not tell you anything. ... | |
| 3.5 yrs refused to eat solid food after chocking | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: i saw some of answers you gave to the parents who's child had choking phobia. My 3.5 yrs daughter ... A: I'm not allowed to give out the email addresses of parents who ask questions. However, I can tell ... | |
| my 3 year old grandson | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old grandson was recently removed from his mother along with his 2 year old sister and put ... A: Then, here's what you might try: Just before going into a store, tell him what you expect from him ... | |
| my 3 year old grandson | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old grandson was recently removed from his mother along with his 2 year old sister and put ... A: I can understand why he is so angry. And I can see how difficult it is for you to carry on a normal ... | |
| Behaviour Problems With 3 Year Old | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 3 years old and is a very bright little boy. However the problem lies with his ... A: I need more information. For instance, does your son have these kinds of behaviors with you at ... | |
| Toddler so frightened | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: We very much limit our 16 month old son's TV time. But he gets very excited and likes to watch one ... A: I think you have seen a prime example of why the American Academy of Pediatrics says NO movies, ... | |
| parenting! | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: my 4 month old(almost 5 months) is driving me crazy!? My son does nothing but cry unless i pick him ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your baby's crying and need for you to hold him is wearing on you. I can't ... | |
| 3 yr old obssessed with boobs | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I have two questions and I am wanting advice and to know if this is "normal". My 3 year old ... A: No, you're not crazy. However, since everything you mentioned could have developed spontaneously, ... | |
| I need help with my 4 year old little girl! | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. My daughter is 4, will be 5 in Sept. I struggle greatly with her for ... A: Children of all ages (not to mention a lot of teens and a few adults) struggle with needing to win ... | |
| Difficult In-Home Daycare to Preschool Transition | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I have two daughters, the oldest is 3yrs 7mos, the youngest will be two next month. Since four ... A: I'm sorry to hear about the transition problems you and your daughters are experiencing. However, ... | |
| 5 year old urinating on floor | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: My son has been urinating on our floor for a few months now and we are not sure what to do.He knows ... A: There may be several reasons why this is happening. However, two things are important at this point: ... | |
| toddler frightened by movie | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter and i were watching childrens videos on a certain video-related website. She ... A: She's not scarred for life. She did become frightened, however. It reminds me of the time I took ... | |
| potty training | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been potty training my 2.5 year old girl since February, she has had a period of 4-6 weeks ... A: It's not uncommon for toddlers to regress in their potty training. Yes, it is a backwards step, but ... | |
| Behavioral change in my 12 month old | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My husband had major surgery on July 1st and my 12 month old daughter spent the entire week with my ... A: Your daughter's behavior may indicate the general disruption in her life and in her schedule since ... | |
| My toddler is acting out! | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a two year old girl and a eight month old son. My girl has always loved her brother and shown ... A: There doesn't have to be a real cause or a reason for your daughter's aggression towards her ... | |
| aggresive 2 year old | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: my son is 2 years old and he is extremely angry. He recently started saying curse words and uses ... A: What could make a two-year-old angry? Well, how about having to share the spotlight with a new ... | |
| 16 month old afraid of other kids who are loud | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is very afraid of loud noises. She has always been, and it causes her to be fearful of ... A: At 16-months of age, it is not all that important that your daughter have friends. It's much more ... | |
| change in behaviour | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: further to my previous question. my boy has been potty trained from about 2 years old, and up to ... A: I think you're absolutely right. For many children they are so active and so focused on what they're ... | |
| Out of state visitation for my toddler | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a nineteen month old girl whose father lives out of state in Wisconsin, I live in New York. ... A: I think you need to gather as much information from child development experts as possible. I tend to ... | |
| 4-yr old school behavior | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a just turned 4 yr old that has problems at school with temperament. It always seems to ... A: Yes, it sounds like you have a very active son. He may indeed find structured, learning activities ... | |
| Consistant hitting and spitting at preschool | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 3.5 and is very aggressive at school. She is hitting and spitting at the other ... A: I do have a few suggestions for you: 1. Aggressive children should be absolutely restricted from ... | |
| wetting | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: my son is 3 and has been trained before he was 2 he has never wet the bed or himself since hes ... A: Since this urination in inappropriate places recently started, there must be a reason for this. The ... | |
| OCD in 4 year old | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has been obsessed with vacuum cleaners ever since he could walk. He loves then!! ... A: You're certainly not the only parent dealing with obsessive behavior in young children. However, ... | |
| crying 8 month old | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: my 8 month old daughter constantly screams im at my wits end not knowing what to do. she can crawl ... A: I'm sorry to hear that your baby is crying so much. I know this can be very stressful. Before I make ... | |
| Repetitive behaviors | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: My son is 20 months old. He has not really begun to talk but he babbles a lot, and sometimes echoes ... A: Most toddlers develop rituals and repetitive behaviors. Very seldom are such behaviors related to ... | |
| Out of hand 3 year old | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: I have two children, Almost 3 and 7 months. My three year old is big into smaking and kicking me ... A: It's not uncommon for three-year-olds to be aggressive. However, I agree with you that hitting her ... | |
| OCD behavior in my almost 3 year old | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I have some concerns about my almost 3 year olds behavior. He seems to be a pretty "normal" child ... A: Todddlers do develop ritualized behaviors. There are some good reasons for this. One good reason is ... | |
| toddler masturbation | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: ------My female toddler suddenly seems to have started masturbating around 5 to 10 times a day. She ... A: I know you are not the only parents out there who feel like masturbation by children is wrong. And ... | |
| 3.5yr old son | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3.5 yr old boy who is very strong willed. He's very independent and want to do things ... A: It's very unlikely that being an only child has anything to do with the issues you mention. His ... | |
| 5 year old toddler girl battling uncooperative at home, peaceful at school | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: It seemed to start with my five year old girl probably when she was four in terms of challenging our ... A: And I appreciate that you were honest in reporting your own behavior. That helps me to get a sense ... | |
| change in behaviour | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: i wrote to you on 05/29/08 re: a recent change in behaviour with my 4 1/2 year old. i thank you ... A: I'm unclear as to whether he was able to use the potty at any time in the past for a bowel movement. ... | |
| sudden mood changes | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I've had a situation several times with a 6 year-old whom I babysit. We'll be playing or joking ... A: One other thing you might do is to ask him after an incident, and after he is calm again, if he had ... | |
| My son is scared of the dark! | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: For the past 6 months my little boy (who will be 4 in Oct.) has been afraid of the dark. As soon as ... A: I general, I think your approach is fine. I really support you not letting him come to your bed ... | |
| Dinner time behaviors | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I just read one of your answers to a previously asked question regarding how to deal with your ... A: I would suggest that there is not an either/or in this situation. That is, it is not a matter of ... | |
| Out of state Infant Visitaion | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 months old. His father lives in Florida and we live in NY. The baby's father is ... A: You can find more information by searching under Joan Kelly, Ph.D. in Google. She has done ... | |
| Repetitive Toddler Movements | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I saw that you answered a question last year regarding a toddler repeatedly wiping his eyes, ears, ... A: There are many behaviors, actions, and habits that toddlers develop which have no meaning -- at ... | |
| 3 and a half year old boy being way too aggresive | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: We do not have custody of our grandson, even though I wish we could, but he lives with us 5 and a ... A: I know that this happens: You try to intervene and the parent vindictively keeps the child away from ... | |
| 5 year old toddler girl battling uncooperative at home, peaceful at school | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: It seemed to start with my five year old girl probably when she was four in terms of challenging our ... A: I'm sorry to hear that things have gotten off track with raising your daughter. Five-year-olds are ... | |
| 3 and a half year old boy being way too aggresive | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: We do not have custody of our grandson, even though I wish we could, but he lives with us 5 and a ... A: I, too, share your concern after reading your email. A young child exposed to aggression and ... | |
| Custody Issue 3 year old boy | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: After 6 years of marriage my husband sought out and accepted a job in another state leaving me with ... A: Is it in your son's best interest to have his father share joint physical custody with you? Maybe. ... | |
| Out of state Infant Visitaion | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: My son is 10 months old. His father lives in Florida and we live in NY. The baby's father is ... A: It seems that your son's father is basically a stranger to your son. Therefore, it appears to me to ... | |
| My four year old sister in law poops and pees her pants on purpose | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: My four year old in law is contantly pooping and peeing her pants on purpose.I think she may be a ... A: Your question is a legitimate question, however, it is impossible to know the answer without having ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old son, his father has never been in his life but he has always called my ... A: Yes, you are right. He is undoubtedly having problems because of the changes in his life. Toddlers ... | |
| Anger in an 8 year old | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old son and he is my only child. He is always a very sweet child loved be everyone. ... A: It is very rare if he only loses control every couple of years. Yet, his loss of control means he ... | |
| 3 year old fell and refuses to walk for a week | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: My almost 3 year old daughter fell down a week ago while running down the hallway in our home. She ... A: This tends to happen with lots of people at various ages. You can't talk her into getting over her ... | |
| obsessive 2 year old boy | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My 2 and a half year old boy has been obsessed with glass bottles for about 12 months now, and the ... A: Toddlers do sometimes show obsessive-compulsive behaviors. But obsessive-compulsive behaviors do not ... | |
| out of control son | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22yr old mother and have a 20 month old son and i don't know how to control him he is out of ... A: I can give you a broad overview of how to handle both desired and undesired behavior. However, I ... | |
| headbanging toddler | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: my 21 month old toddler insists on banging her head on everything and anything when she is upset. ... A: Typically young children who are head-bangers don't injure their frontal lobes or any other part of ... | |
| 4 year old mood swings | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old that is very sensitive. Overall he is an amazing little boy. He tells us that ... A: Normal children display wide variations in their moods. Some children have wider mood swings than ... | |
| out of control son | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a 22yr old mother and have a 20 month old son and i don't know how to control him he is out of ... A: No need to pull your hair out -- or loose your confidence as a parent. You do need to revise your ... | |
| Bowel Movements | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: A little history: From day 7, my now 3 1/2 year old daughter was constipated--dry bowels was the ... A: I'm assuming that her preschool will want her potty trained when she starts in September, right? ... | |
| Our 2 year old verbally repeats himself often. Should we be concerned? | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: Back in Feb a mom asked a question about her toddler repeating himself. You posed some additional ... A: thus, sending me a complete question. Based on what you describe in your son, there is little ... | |
| trying 3 yr old | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: My grandson is 3 yrs old. When he is told "NO", gets hurt, or is told to do something that he ... A: Yes, perhaps both of you have some anger toward your grandson's parents. However, whatever anger ... | |
| On my own with 2 naughty kids(dont know what to do !!) | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Please help me. i am a 30yr old single mother of two. my girl is 4 and my boy is 3. they are ... A: It sounds like you have a couple of very challenging children. We might even say they are out of ... | |
| change in behaviour | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: MY WIFE AND I HAVE A 4 AND A HALF YEAR OLD BOY, AND AN 18 MONTH OLD GIRL. WE HAVE NOTICED RECENTLY ... A: Your son is showing one major and one minor symptom of upset. The pooping in his pants is the major ... | |
| 3 year old ISSUES | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm going to try and make this quick but give you enough information. I'm a 24 yo single mother and ... A: This happens frequently. I see many children who are good as gold with everyone else -- except mom. ... | |
| fear of choking | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: My son is 6 years old, he recently developed this problem. He used to eat so well, but now he would ... A: My guess is that your son heard about someone choking on food or saw some thing on TV about someone ... | |
| 3 year boy in my class | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: He will be 4 in June and still dirty's his pants. We have tried so many things to get him to go. He ... A: I need more information: 1. Does he just poop his pants or urinate in his pants as well? 2. Is ... | |
| Toddler hyperactive behavior | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: My 27mth old niece is having behavior problems and the daycare states they cannot handle her and ... A: Yes, your niece does sound like an active child. And some daycares won't be able to handle her. I ... | |
| Is constant door slamming a sign of OCD? | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My son is 2 yrs. 3 mos. old. For about a year now I've noticed a behavioral pattern in him that I ... A: Two-year-old toddlers love to explore their environment. And they're fascinated by all sorts of ... | |
| my 21 month old son is out of control | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i am 21 years old so i guess you can say i am a young mother; that of a very hyper 21 month old boy! ... A: Yep, it's easy for someone to criticize if they haven't been through something! I know you want ... | |
| 8-month old hyperactivity | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: James. My wife and I just adopted an adorable little 8-month old Vietnamese girl. Adorable....during ... A: Congratulations on your adopting a little girl. However, you usually don't know what a child who has ... | |
| my 21 month old son is out of control | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i am 21 years old so i guess you can say i am a young mother; that of a very hyper 21 month old boy! ... A: No problem. That's why I'm here -- the stranger that parents need to turn to sometimes. You have a ... | |
| Scared 6 year old. | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: My six year old was scared quite badly by something that an older person showed him on the Internet. ... A: Children often don't get over their fears quickly. It sounds like you've done most of the things ... | |
| 4yr old making up bad stories | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a divorced mom of a son who recently turned 4years old. Both his father and I are in serious ... A: Four-year-olds do engage in a lot of fantasy. And they do make up things. They usually have ... | |
| my 21 month old son is out of control | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: i am 21 years old so i guess you can say i am a young mother; that of a very hyper 21 month old boy! ... A: but complete email question. First, let me compliment you on your patience. You deserve a medal. ... | |
| My 19 months toddler does not listen to me.How do I handle this. | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a women who works from home full time, while I take care of my child.From past few months he ... A: You're not necessarily a bad mother. I would say you're a mother who didn't know what she was ... | |
| What is causing my toddler to be fearful? | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned two but his displays of fear started a long time ago. Examples: Snow: Even if it ... A: It's possible that stress could cause more fears, but I haven't really seen this. It's more possible ... | |
| OCD in my 3 year old? | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 3 in a week and we have been having some behavioral problems with him for about 4-6 ... A: Two-and-a-half to three-year-olds often display the kinds of frustrations and upset reactions to ... | |
| My girlfriend and I have a problem child | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My gf and I are lesbians and we have 3 and 4 year old sons... The 4 year old is not the problem but ... A: You didn't tell me how long you've had the boys, but I'm going to assume for at least one year, ... | |
| 3 1/2 year old | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My son urinated on our tv satellite box last evening. This is the first time he has ever done ... A: You do not need to do anything else. You gave him a verbal reprimand in a strong, firm voice. He ... | |
| OCD in our daughter? | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: Our 4 year old daughter has become increasingly difficult to handle over the past year. she is very ... A: It is possible your daughter has some obssessive-complusive traits. But I also think that her ... | |
| Child's sexual behavior | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I took in our 8 year old nephew last year from foster care. He had been in foster ... A: I don't think you necessarily need two evaluations. If a psychological evaluation has been ... | |
| fit throwing 2 yr old | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I am the guardian of my 2 yr old grandson and recently he has started throwing fits, crying/jumping ... A: Has it been that long since you were the mother of a toddler? Have you forgotten how toddlers ... | |
| wetting while awake in bed | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 7.5 yrs old and is wet EVERY morning. Just recently we discovered that she is ... A: I would suggest you try a combination of approaches. For instance, first I suggest you stick with a ... | |
| Discipling a 3 year old | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old twin boys. One is an angel, the other...not so much. He is constantly hitting ... A: It's nice to hear from a former reader of my column. I think you have to think of discipline in a ... | |
| hitting behaviors | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a director of a childcare center. I have a child that I am concerned about. He is very ... A: I'm glad to hear from a director of a childcare center; particularly one who believes in working ... | |
| 4 years old having a hard time getting her to clean her room | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is four years old and my wife and i have a hard time gettinmg her to clean her room she ... A: There is not typically a "terrible four" stage. I think your daughter is doing what a lot of fours ... | |
| 19 month old behaviors | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Based on some displayed behaviors of my nineteenth month old son should i be able to assess if he's ... A: I know that there are many articles in newspapers and magazines, as well as TV newsmagazine-type ... | |
| Does a 3 yr old really need counseling? | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a question. Can counseling ever be a bad thing, or is there an age in which it is just not ... A: I think you're raising some valuable questions. There's no question that toddlers and preschoolers ... | |
| My daughter is very aggresive and will not listen to me at all. | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I've actually got 2 questions for you if you can please assist... 1.My husband and I were living on ... A: Youngsters all thrive on consistency and predictability. However, by moving in with your in-laws you ... | |
| My two little boys humping in bed | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: a couple of days ago I caught my two little boys, Lucas 12 and Luke 10 humping each each other. I ... A: Brothers can express their love for each other, but there are appropriate and inappropriate ways of ... | |
| 4-year old needs help with crying | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My 4-year old daughter is generally a very happy, confident kid. However, over the last few weeks, ... A: I think what you've done is fine. However, if she becomes dependent on drinking a cold liquid in ... | |
| Worried about my friends aggressive son. | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 girls ages 3 and 6 and my friend has a girl aged 3 and a boy aged almost 6. I'm worried ... A: I think you're right to be concerned. We have a child who has a background of aggressive behavior ... | |
| daughter's behaviour | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: i am from pakistan,living ina village. i have a daughter,3 .and a son 9 months old. till the age of ... A: If you cannot pick her up when she has a tantrum, then you have no choice but to leave her where ... | |
| Daughter kissing and touching inappropriate with other girl | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Our youngest daughter (just turned 5 years old) keeps wanting to look at and touch our older ... A: You have two ways to possibly go with this. One, you can keep talking and explaining why it is ... | |
| tantrum then sick | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: when my 17 month old daughter wants something, doesnt want me to put her down or leave her in bed ... A: Since she doesn't have this same kind of reaction to being separated from anyone else, you have to ... | |
| daughter's behaviour | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: i am from pakistan,living ina village. i have a daughter,3 .and a son 9 months old. till the age of ... A: What your daughter is displaying is a rather typical toddler behavior. That is, during the months ... | |
| Masturbating 1 year old toddler | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: We have a boy who is 15 month old, 1 month ago we noticed that he started to rock him self, while ... A: As you found when you searched the Internet, there are many parents who are concerned because their ... | |
| 4yr old behavior problem | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a very strong willed 4 yr old and in the past 6 months or so he started getting in trouble at ... A: It is curious that this is happening at this time. Since you have no idea what might be going on and ... | |
| 3yr. old daughter that gets a kick out of being mean. | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3yr. old that chases around our yorkie and acts like she is going to step on her. She does ... A: Yes, this falls within normal behavior. Obviously, it tends to be disturbing to parents because you ... | |
| tantrum and sleep | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: My little guy is not quite 13 mos. Sleep has been an issue off and on throughout his life. We are ... A: Glad to hear that things are going so much better. It's great for everyone to be getting more sleep. ... | |
| my 3 year old hit his teacher | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old son was recently sent to the director's office at his preschool as a result of his ... A: Who said you were doing anything wrong? The chances are you aren't doing anything wrong as parents. ... | |
| 3.5 year old cries, has seperation anxiety | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 4 in July. He's a great kid and I have no complaints towards him except that he cries ... A: Your son sounds like he's a more tender-hearted, sensitive child who is affected by many things in ... | |
| 10 month old not sleeping through the night | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: our 10 month old used to sleep 8-10 hours with no waking, but when she began teething (about 5 ... A: It is quite common for children to experience separation anxiety at about this age. You need to ... | |
| tantrum and sleep | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: My little guy is not quite 13 mos. Sleep has been an issue off and on throughout his life. We are ... A: Aside from trying to keep him on his usual schedule, there's not much else you can do. Just expect ... | |
| 3 yr. old sudden lack of confidence | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Since February vacation, my 3 1/2 yr old son is suddenly anxious about going to playdates or having ... A: Little kids can go through periods of time (just like adults!) when they're feeling less secure, ... | |
| tantrum and sleep | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: My little guy is not quite 13 mos. Sleep has been an issue off and on throughout his life. We are ... A: It is difficult to hear your child be so unhappy and frustrated. However, I think you are ... | |
| My 3 year old thinks bugs are crawling on her! | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old suddenly fears bugs and snakes. She woke up from a nightmare 3 days ago and since ... A: It's very common for toddlers and preschoolers to develop fears and anxieties. Often these are ... | |
| 19 month terrified of younger children | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: My son seems to have terrible stranger anxiety when it comes to children his age or younger.He is ... A: Typically, stranger anxiety occurs at about 9 or 10 months of age, and then decreases fairly quickly ... | |
| anxious/non communicative 3 yr old | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: any pointers you can give will really help me out. My daughter is 3 and 3 months. I had a very hard ... A: If you want your daughter to communicate more, then you have to give her reasons to do so. I ... | |
| girl humping | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old daughter and she just discovered the humping thing ( she calls it tickling her ... A: In general, I'd say that the better over all approach is to keep her busy and occupied with ... | |
| peeing in room | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a child who I adopted when she was 10 months old. Taken away at birth and in the same foster ... A: There is no particular name for urinating in inappropriate places. But it can indicate any number of ... | |
| Daycare disaster | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a single parent of a high spirited and strong willed 3 1/2 year old named Jacob. He can be ... A: Sometimes daycare staff do not know how to handle situations. And sometimes, although they do know ... | |
| Stepson crying for no reason | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: My Step Son is about 3 1/2 and has always been very smart in my opinion, I have been with his mother ... A: It takes some getting used to when you have a first child getting through toddlerhood and now ... | |
| 27 Month old grandson not talking | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: My 27 month old grandson was saying many one syllable words up to a few months ago. He suddenly ... A: Your email raised more questions than it actually answered. So, I'm going to ask a lot of questions ... | |
| behaviour | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: hi my lad is 19 months and he wakes at 1-2 in the mornin and just crys wont let ya touch hm or ... A: Many young children wake up crying or screaming. However, sometimes these are times when they are ... | |
| Unusual names | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have twins on the way, a boy and a girl, and ever since I was a teenager I have wanted to give my ... A: I don't think either of those names would result in teasing. And I don't think either name would ... | |
| INCONSISTANCY | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: AT WHAT POINT DOES INCONSISTANCY (MOSTLY IN DISCIPLINARY SITUATIONS) BECOME IRREVERSIBLY DAMAGING TO ... A: Just because he's not responding right away, doesn't mean that you're doing the wrong thing. When ... | |
| INCONSISTANCY | 3/22/2008 |
| Q: AT WHAT POINT DOES INCONSISTANCY (MOSTLY IN DISCIPLINARY SITUATIONS) BECOME IRREVERSIBLY DAMAGING TO ... A: Don't worry about your inconsistency up to this point. Yo | |