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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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...! ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 -- ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. You need to settle on an approach, though, ...
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| Regarding my four and a half year old daughter | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My preschool daughter has difficulty listening and is quite out of control at times. We live in ...
A: It's probably not anything you're doing wromg. Some children are more active and more energetic by ...
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| my 3 yr. old is driving me CRAZY!!! | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am at my wits end. I have a beautiful 3yr. old and 1 yr. old twins. The twins were born a few ...
A: I think you've described the situation very well. I think it would be helpful to read some books on ...
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| Exposing genitals | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have been getting notes from my four year old son's teacher that he has been exposing himself at ...
A: Everyone gets upset about "sexual" behaviors. The biggest question is what is the teacher doing to ...
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| "sexual behavior" in my 5 year old son | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My 5 year old son, who is the third of my four children (I am expecting another child in July) has ...
A: These are not overtly sexual behaviors, and may not be unusual for a child with some cognitive ...
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| 15 month old | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I do childcare out of my home and currently have a 15 month old that I have had since he was 10 ...
A: Since you get conflicting reports about his behavior at home, I think we can assume that he may act ...
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| Defiant toddler | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. My oldest son has always been a handful, but in the last ...
A: What you're son is displaying is very appropriate and very normal behavior for toddlers of about two ...
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| 19 month old autism?? | 3/12/2008 |
Q: she is very active and loves to interact with me. She is a total daddy's girl. She seems normal in ...
A: And worrying will do what for you? You have a beautiful, responsive daughter, who sounds ...
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| Toddler peeing in protest? | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Here is a little background. I have a 27month old and a 7 month old. Both are girls. The older ...
A: Isn't it amazing how creative and inventive toddlers can be to get our attention? I believe you are ...
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| Three year old bossing other children in school | 3/6/2008 |
Q: My son is three and a half years old. He attends a "play school" for three days a week for two hour ...
A: I think you should develop a plan with the teacher. There's only so much you can accomplish at home. ...
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| Solid Foods for Toddler (17 Mon) | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have a niece that will not eat any solid foods. She wants to continue eating baby food. The ...
A: If she's only eating baby foods, it means that she's probably only given baby foods. If you want her ...
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| 3 1/2 yo son scared to talk to anybody | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My son has always been very verbal and when younger was very outgoing- always in the front of the ...
A: Keep in mind that he is only three years old. He will be changing and discovering who he is until ...
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| problems with my three year old | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have been having problems with my three year old and i have tried everything possible to get him ...
A: He doesn't sound like he autistic. However, he certainly does present some major challenges for you. ...
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| Persistent behavior | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 25 month old daughter. To get some background info on her she was a wonderful baby, even ...
A: It sounds like you've tried the usual things and have gotten some helpful advice. The fact is you ...
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| Preschool - fear of TV & movies | 2/28/2008 |
Q: You are my last hope before I take my DR advice and take my daughter to see a specialist. She is a ...
A: Young children get exposed to things and develop extreme fears sometimes. The fact that she is ...
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| aggressive 6 year old | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old son has these temper tantrums (can range from once a week to once a month) where he ...
A: Up to a point, I think you're handling things well. Where things go awry is when you try to impose a ...
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| Behavioural change | 2/26/2008 |
Q: For the 1st week he was so excited going to school and talked allot about how much fun he was ...
A: Apparently having to deal with the bullying was a traumatic experience for him. People -- including ...
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| Fear of choking | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My 7 year old son has recently started saying he is afraid he is going to choke. As a result, he ...
A: I understand that these kinds of fears can be very frustrating. There can be various reasons why ...
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| Seeking answers to help a single Mother..... | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am not with her Father however he sees her 2-3 times a week I go along for the visits as well...My ...
A: Your daughter is only 30 months of age. You cannot expect her to handle transitions and the ...
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| 3 year old behavior | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Please help! I am struggling with my 3 year old daughter. She used to take naps no problem. Now, ...
A: This isn't unusual for toddlers or young preschoolers like your daughter. They frequently reach a ...
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| My son scared of noise | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My Son is just 3 Months old & extreamly scared about noise .Even normal noise is very scary & he ...
A: Many children are very sensitive to loud noises. Or even to not-so-loud noises. It's probably ...
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| Daycare child out of control at certain times | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I currently run a daycare and have for 4 years. I have a 2 year old that I have had since he was ...
A: I don't think this will be the last child you will have in your daycare who is going to take up a ...
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| Precocious 3-year old in need of help | 2/17/2008 |
Q: My daughter just turned 3 two weeks ago. We're not newbies when it comes to tantrums. Her first ...
A: Prep her before going into a playgroup. Tell her what you expect and remind her to use the breathing ...
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| Precocious 3-year old in need of help | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My daughter just turned 3 two weeks ago. We're not newbies when it comes to tantrums. Her first ...
A: I can see that you've been looking for answers for your daughter and her temper tantrums for some ...
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| 3-1/2 year old 2nd child both boys | 2/14/2008 |
Q: both parents in the home 5 year old brother calm and easy going. 3-1/2 year old extremely intense ...
A: In general, I think you should respond to the first time he says something, and then ignore it (and ...
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| aggression in child whose parents are divorcing | 2/14/2008 |
Q: My son is 2 years old. He is normally a very loving and gentle child. He has been somewhat my little ...
A: What you're describing is fairly typical for toddlers. Therefore, it is basically a stage ...
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| moody and bossy preschooler | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old boy who I am having a bit of trouble with. I feel as though I am walking on ...
A: There are a few possibilities as to why he is moody in the morning. One is that he is moody by ...
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| 3-1/2 year old 2nd child both boys | 2/11/2008 |
Q: both parents in the home 5 year old brother calm and easy going. 3-1/2 year old extremely intense ...
A: I'm afraid you're going to have to give me more information. For instance, if you can answer the ...
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| my two year old | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My two year old has started getting upset whenever he gets some dirt on his hands, or food when he ...
A: Many toddlers show strange and bizarre behavior. And, yes, even obsessive complusive behavior. ...
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| 3 year old discipline problems | 2/8/2008 |
Q: My three year old has begun acting out severely in daycare. He for no apparent reason, throws toys, ...
A: This kind of behavior is not uncommon in toddlers and preschoolers. It sounds like the daycare he ...
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| sensitive toddler and childcare | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My son is sensitive and has acid reflux (2.5yrs). The combination makes it challenging. My concern ...
A: Not every child is ready for daycare at age two or two-and-a-half. Some children need more time to ...
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| 3 1/2 year old son has behavioral problems | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We have a three old son. He is our third child out of four. Generally speaking our son is a very ...
A: It certainly sounds like Benjamin is different from your other children and much more challenging. ...
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| Colors | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old son just can't seem to learn his colors, we have flash cards, books, and other ...
A: You seem like a good mother who wants your toddler to be ready for preschool and kindergarten. That ...
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| Toddler Behaviour | 2/2/2008 |
Q: we and our 27mo. old son are ALWAYS being told how smart he is. No matter where we are; with ...
A: It all sounds perfectly normal. Toddlers like to be more independent and do things on their own -- ...
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| He won't sit in his car seat | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Diego my 27 month old boy doesn't like to seat in his car seat, except in the morning when I take ...
A: This is a safety issue. There are no reasons to give in on safety issues. When you say he doesn't ...
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| Scary behavior | 2/1/2008 |
Q: So..my daughter is 3 and a half years old. I am trying to do the whole night-time potty training ...
A: Your pediatrician is right, basically. A lot of strange things happen with children in the first ...
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| Disrupted Sleep | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My 2yr old daughter often wakes up in the middle of the night and starts to talk/babble(mostly ...
A: Many toddlers wake up in the night and have some difficulty going back to sleep. Generally, as long ...
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| 18 month olds behavior | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a son who is 5 years old and a daughter who is 18 months old and I have to say I am ...
A: First off, as you're discovering, there is sometimes no comparision between your first and second ...
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| What should I do? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My three year old refuses to clean her room. She knows how but after making a mess she says she ...
A: What three-year-old likes cleaning up their messes? Well, none that I know. So, the approach is ...
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| intense fears | 1/28/2008 |
Q: my 4yr old son was succesfully toilet trained 1 year ago. He is very sensitive, feels things very ...
A: There are many children who are sensitive and feeling. They do take things more seriously than other ...
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| Passive resistance in a 3 year old | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My son has developed a new way of dealing with not getting what he wants. When he doesn't want to do ...
A: It is not unusual for three-year-olds to be willful and resistant. Sometimes there are direct power ...
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| fearless 2 year old | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter just turned 2 a couple months ago. She loves to climb and shows no fear. She'll ...
A: Many toddlers, as you are finding with your energetic granddaughter Summer Rose, can be quite a ...
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| how to deal with 4 year olds meaness | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My grandson Connor was located in Cali away from his father & me "Nana" and in a situation where his ...
A: You only know a part of what he was exposed to with his mother. Who knows how much emotional, ...
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| RE: 6 month old tantrums | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Windell, I have a 6 1/2 month old daughter. She will often throw fits if I am folding laundry by ...
A: I hope my book doesn't put you to sleep too quickly! :) I'm wondering if it is "Children who Say No ...
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| Breast Feeding | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I am a mother that has been breasting feeding for 13 months(no bottles,formula or pacifer)! And ...
A: Yes, you are ready to stop breastfeeding, to have her sleep in her own crib and room, and to ...
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| grandson | 1/20/2008 |
Q: My grandson will be 3 in June he has been coming to our house since he was born.mom and dad don't ...
A: Many young children at around the toddler or three-year-old stage say that one person is their ...
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| Loud Clapping in a babys face | 1/19/2008 |
Q: My brother in law occasionally does things that I wonder if harm can come from it? His son, my ...
A: I think you have every right to be disturbed by what your brother-in-law has done to your nephew. I ...
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| 3 yr old son wants dad only | 1/19/2008 |
Q: For the past month or so my 3 yr old son only wants his dad, especially at bed time. He says he ...
A: Don't take it personally. It is age appropriate and there will be various times when he will want to ...
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| 5 year old behavior issues | 1/19/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 and the youngest in his kindergarten class. The first few weeks of Kindergarten were ...
A: Again, I would say teaching him strategies might be best. While rewards and punishments may help him ...
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| 4 yr misbehaving @ preschool | 1/17/2008 |
Q: My son is just about to turn 4 years old. He is pretty well behaved at home. However... for the ...
A: I know this problem with your four-year-old is frustrating -- and maybe embarrassing, too. However, ...
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| 5 year old behavior issues | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 and the youngest in his kindergarten class. The first few weeks of Kindergarten were ...
A: I'm skeptical of therapy as the answer. You did not mention frequent temper tantrums at home, so I'm ...
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| behaviour of thrashing others of my 3yr old | 1/13/2008 |
Q: we r family of 4,myself,my husband,my yongest daughter(1yr) and my elder daughter(3yr).i don't know ...
A: I think you have to do more than just say "no" and give punishments (like time-out) after she has ...
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| 3yr old sreaming repetitivly for hours | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My son, who is a twin, screams repetitvly for hours at night. He goes from a dead sleep to a ...
A: I think, in part, what you are describing are night terrors. He starts screaming in his sleep, and ...
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| Sudden onset of seperation anxiety in 4yr od daughter | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of 2 small children (Alyssa who is 4 1/2 yrs. old and Robert who is 2 yrs. old). Up ...
A: This could be a trigger. Or more likely, just an exacerbating factor. Anyway, assuming that this ...
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| Sudden onset of seperation anxiety in 4yr od daughter | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of 2 small children (Alyssa who is 4 1/2 yrs. old and Robert who is 2 yrs. old). Up ...
A: I don't think you've done anything wrong. However, I wonder if there has been a family incident or ...
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| Obsession with eating fluff/hair | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My son is 23 months old. He has a constant obsession for picking things....be it his teddy, his ...
A: I suppose if he eats large quanties of fluff it could hurt him. More likely, it's going to go ...
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| sentences backwards | 1/7/2008 |
Q: my daughter just turned 2 and she doesnt talk alot,she says alot of little word but not ...
A: Many children show somewhat delayed speech and language development. It's often not a big deal -- ...
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| 15 month old | 1/6/2008 |
Q: My 15 month old like many infants has frequent temper tantrums. He hits his head on the walls and ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that your child's temper tantrums are so distressing -- to you and to him. You ...
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| my sensetive son | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have a son 4 ½ old; he is smart. He can read, know how to work with computers. He is very caring ...
A: Yes, you do have a sensitive child. It's not that he has an emotional problem or psychological ...
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| temper tantrum in 3 month old | 1/6/2008 |
Q: Is it normal for a 3 month old to be having temper tantrums? He can appear completely happy and ...
A: It is certainly possible that there is a connection between his fussiness up to now and his crying ...
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| Toilet training | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old daughter who successfully potty trained around her third birthday. A few ...
A: It's not unusual for children to have difficulties with toilet training well into the fourth year or ...
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| two year old aggressive and defiant behavior | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My youngest daughter will be turning three this month. We have had a rough 2007, my husband walked ...
A: Being a teacher (or a psychologist) doesn't give us all the answers about dealing with children -- ...
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| aggressive behavior | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old and a 14 month old. The four year is too rough with him when they play ...
A: It's probably not accidental. But it may not really be all that malicious either. I think you need ...
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| 4.75 year old picking at her face | 1/2/2008 |
Q: My daughter who will be 5 in February picks at her face to the point that people ask if she has the ...
A: Yes, it does sound like a distressing nervous habit for you. Aparently, not so for her. Although I ...
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| 4 year old suddenly has separation anxiety | 1/1/2008 |
Q: "my daughter, who will be 4 in January, has always been, until recently, exceptionally gregarious ...
A: There's nothing wrong in being supportive and promising to stay there. Once she's there and she ...
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| My almost 2 year old. | 1/1/2008 |
Q: My son will be two in Feb. He is not speaking yet. He does say some words like mama and dada. But ...
A: I'm sure it's frustrating for both of you. He is ready to express himself but he doesn't quite have ...
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| 4 year old suddenly has separation anxiety | 1/1/2008 |
Q: "my daughter, who will be 4 in January, has always been, until recently, exceptionally gregarious ...
A: Since your daughter doesn't have a history of anxiety, I think that her developing an anxiety ...
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| need advice | 12/31/2007 |
Q: hello iam a 20 year old mom i have a 2 year old and an pregnant with my second child my son is a ...
A: It's is not at all unusual for children between the ages of two and five to throw temper tantrums -- ...
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| Trouble with NOT LISTENING in my 3 yr old | 12/31/2007 |
Q: ..I tend to write a book when I type!! *l* I am a first-time mom & I got pregnant before we actually ...
A: I hate to tell you this but toddlers don't listen very well to their parents! So, if your daughter ...
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| shy 5 year old | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Our 5 year old daughter is extremely shy. She won't talk to any grownups (aunts, uncles, neighbors, ...
A: Your daughter is "normal" in the sense that many young children are shy by temperament. Generally, ...
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| My 6 month old | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Windell, My daughter just turned 6 months. She is a pretty good baby. Sleeps 12 hours every night ...
A: Infants are often not quite adept at being independent and entertaining themselves. Then as they get ...
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| 3 year old dishonest behavior/ drama queen | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Hubby and I both have habitual liars in our family. My mother, halfsister and my halfsister's ...
A: You're right. Her behavior is not uncommon in toddlers and preschoolers. Young children typically ...
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| walking | 12/27/2007 |
Q: My granddaughter is nearly 17 months. She has begun to walk a bit but still mostly crawls. Also she ...
A: Children don't develop just like every other child and with the same schedule. Some children have ...
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| My granddaughter | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I can't sleep over my granddaughter's treatment at her home. She is an only ...
A: My book might help her parents, if they'd every agree to read the book. They might realize how they ...
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| My granddaughter | 12/23/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help. I can't sleep over my granddaughter's treatment at her home. She is an only ...
A: You are certainly right that this child might need counseling or therapy in the future. Children ...
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| sleep problems and vomiting | 12/23/2007 |
Q: My son is 22 months old and was always a perfect sleeper until 9 months when i went back to work we ...
A: After having you to himself for more than a year, your return to work was disruptive for him. He ...
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| Toilet training or lack thereof | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am at my wits end with a stubborn 4 yr old girl, who has taken over a year and a half to toilet ...
A: First, I suspect your son will be easier to train than your daughter. Any time he shows an interest, ...
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| HELP! TODDLER OUT OF HAND! | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am a mother of a two year old son named Christopher, and I need help, and advice on how to solve ...
A: It certainly sounds like you have an active, energetic, and challenging toddler! Before I give you ...
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| 8 yr. old sons behavior | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Mr. James Windell, I am growing a concern about our son's behavior. He is 8yrs. old, will be 9 this ...
A: You indicate that you struggled with similar repetitive behaviors as a child, right? So, that means ...
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| 19 month old cries constantly | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My 19 month old son has been crying/whining over everything for the past 4-5 months. It is really ...
A: As with many young children, they learn early on to do something that irritates or annoys their ...
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| 3-year-old bedtime battles | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I noted one answer about battling at bedtime said to anticipate a child's needs prior to bedtime, to ...
A: I understand you don't want your younger child to be disturbed by your crying three-year-old. But ...
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| 16 month old- whiny and agressive | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I am at my whits end! I have a 16 month old daughter, and an 8 week old son. My daughter has been ...
A: In your last sentence you've hit on a very important key to helping toddlers. That is, it is about ...
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| 3 year old toddler | 12/12/2007 |
Q: We have a son who turned 3 in September. He had a rough start. He was born at 32 weeks and was in ...
A: Great questions. Ignoring. This is a very important discipline method. Especially for behaviors ...
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| Aggresive and irrational 3 year old | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old son that responds to things very irrationally. He gets very upset and aggressive ...
A: Yes, this certainly could be a situation where he has strong emotions. And at almost three, while he ...
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| 5-year-old granddaughter's crying | 12/8/2007 |
Q: My son has joint, noncustodial custody of his five year-old daughter, who is in a pre-K program. ...
A: I tend to agree with you. If she bursts into tears when she doesn't get her way, this is not a ...
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| Post-divorce 3 year old daughter | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Windell! I'm really hoping you can help me to understand what may be going on with my 3 year old ...
A: I think you would have to admit that your daughter has been through a lot in the last one to two ...
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| Dealing with 16 month old aggression | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I am a SAHM of a 16 month old boy who has started acting out by hitting, pushing, throwing things & ...
A: I know what you're experiencing can be frustrating. Part of the problem when you have a very bright ...
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| childrens curiousity | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My son is 4 and and my friends daughter is 3. And weve had several incident where they have been ...
A: What they're both exhibiting is a very natural and normal curiousity. At their ages, very little bad ...
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| 22 month son sticking hand in bm | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Help! My 22 month old son is sticking his hand in his diaper when he poos and wiping it ...
A: A great many children play with their feces during the toddler years. Typically, this doesn't happen ...
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| name/behaviour link | 12/2/2007 |
Q: My partner and I are expecting our first child. My sister-in-law is a teacher for teenagers with ...
A: An interesting question. But I haven't seen any evidence or any studies that would suggest an ...
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| My 7 Year Old Son is Peeing In Differnt Areas Of The House....HELP!! Been going on WAY TOOO Long | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Well... where do I begin? My 7 year old son Ian has been urinating in the household off and on for ...
A: I agree it has been going on too long. When children of Ian's age are urinating around the house, ...
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| Toddler sleep problems | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old son, who when we became pregnant with his sister, decided to move him to a ...
A: Children often develop bad habits when it comes to bedtime and night-time sleeping, just as they ...
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| 3 year old with odd problem. | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Windell, I have a 3 year old she'll be 4 in a couple months, she is a very bright child and try's to ...
A: Of course, I can't tell if there is anything wrong with her thinking or emotions. However, she is ...
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| Three Year Old | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My daughter is nearly three and for almost a year, she has had a habit of pushing against the belt ...
A: This is absolutely normal behavior. It's normal in toddlers and for several years in the future. ...
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| 3 year old son a dream at home but trouble at school | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My nearly 3.5 year old son has been bringing notes home regarding his behavior on a daily basis for ...
A: How much carry-over do you think there is for a three-year-old having a discussion about his ...
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| My 2 year old son is very hyperactive | 11/29/2007 |
Q: my 2 year old son is on the move from morning till night. I can't get him to take naps anymore, and ...
A: Eating Rocky Road ice cream is not one of the risk factors in carrying a child! There is no evidence ...
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| Help for my daughter | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My name is Nichole and my two year old daughter is more aggressive than many kids her age. I think ...
A: Many toddlers are aggressive. And because they get plenty of negative attention for their aggressive ...
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| 4-1/2 year old crying | 11/28/2007 |
Q: My 4-1/2 old son is attending 3 day per week pre-school. My wife drops him off at 8:00 AM and picks ...
A: The fact that this behavior is of recent origin raises some question as to whether it is in reaction ...
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| 4 yr old behavior... | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I am very frustrated with my son's behavior at times. He doesn't want to listen to me and I have to ...
A: Children, according to the latest brain research, aren't completely done growing and changing until ...
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| biting | 11/27/2007 |
Q: i have 2 year old boy who sometimes bite other toddlers at nursery, what can i do about it as ...
A: Your son is biting because he is a two-year-old toddler and this is how toddlers often try to ...
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| almost 3 yr old becoming agresive and not listening | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My little guy will be 3 in january. Usually he's pretty good, but lately, he seems to go out of his ...
A: Toddlers can be so wonderful at times, while at other times they seem to go out of their way to make ...
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| my son at bedtime | 11/24/2007 |
Q: My son has started screaming at bedtime. He will kick and scream and throw the biggest fit when we ...
A: Almost anything during late infancy and during the toddler years (ages 12 months to 3 years) is ...
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| 4 year old with grown up issues | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I have a very smart 4 year old, can read a bit do math, write, and plays video games better then I ...
A: Of course, it's always possible with a child that there is another problem. Since I can't see him or ...
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| 6 yr old urinating on floor | 11/21/2007 |
Q: We recently just moved and had a new baby. My son, who used to be very well adjusted 6 yr old boy ...
A: It is very likely that your son is reacting to the move and the baby. Besides, he just entered first ...
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| 4 yr old behavior... | 11/21/2007 |
Q: I am very frustrated with my son's behavior at times. He doesn't want to listen to me and I have to ...
A: Children can be frustrating. Fours tend to try out behaviors and test their parents a lot. Then they ...
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| terrible bedtimes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: Mr. Windell, My daughter is a adorable almost three year old redhead with a terrible temper at ...
A: Okay, the pre-bedtime routine sounds fine. It's at the point where you try to leave your daughter's ...
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| 4 1/2 year old misbehavior at pre-school | 11/21/2007 |
Q: We have been having difficulties with our 4 1/2 year old at pre-school. He'll be good for one month ...
A: No, there is no way around dealing with a child's occasional bad behavior. What you're handling now, ...
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| obsessive rocking in 16 month old | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 16 month old who is obsessed with rocking back and forth,he is otherwise a normal ...
A: It sounds like you have a delightful toddler who is developing quite normally. Many young toddlers ...
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| Clinginess | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have 13 month old twins, boy & girl. The girl is especially clingy. I know that this is normal. ...
A: This is certainly a perfect example of how children can be different in personality and temperament, ...
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| 4 1/2 year old son's defiant behavior | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 1 /2 year old son who is very sensitive, loving, very creative, smart, and all those ...
A: Your son has a lot of wonderful qualities. The only probably is that he is not always compliant. ...
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| how common is lying in preschoolers? | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old son who has begun showing signs of habitual lying in the past 3 months. He will ...
A: What you are describing is extremely common in four-year-olds. They do, in a word, lie! But, fours ...
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| 2 year old biting, spitting, kicking, and pinching | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old boy that continuously bites, spits at me, hits me, kicks me, pinches me, and ...
A: What you're describing is fairly typical for toddlers. Therefore, it is basically a stage ...
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| defiant and bossy toddler | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 30 month old son who has a tendency to boss other kids around or scold them (usually using ...
A: I can't say why he does this in front of you. And it is not abnormal at all. Many teachers and ...
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| consistently wetting underwear at age 4 | 11/10/2007 |
Q: We potty trained our daughter (and her twin brother) at age three. After about 6-8 months, there ...
A: I applaud your consistency in trying different approaches and sticking with them a sufficient length ...
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| 3 1/2 year old behavior | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I am a father of two kids, a 3 1/2 year old girl and a six month old boy. I have been married for ...
A: Your daughter's behavior may be a reaction to having a baby brother. Or it can be just a delayed ...
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| Sleep | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My 7 month old will not go to bed after his bottle at night. He drinks his bottle I lay him down; ...
A: You recognize that children need bedtime routines in order to fall asleep and sleep soundly. But I ...
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| daughter's behaviour | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have 22mo old daughter. I'm currently full time at school. 5 days a week.8:30-4pm. My daughter is ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about all of the stress you're experiencing that affects both you and your ...
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| 3 year old behavior | 10/28/2007 |
Q: When my daughter was 12 weeks pregnant her boyfriend left her and I gave her all the support I could ...
A: There are various reasons for children to be upset about visits with a noncustodial parent. Just ...
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| Question about food and my 4 year old | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out an answer because this is making me nuts. My son is not a good eater. I'v ...
A: You're absolutely right. Many young children between two and five are not "good eaters." Usually, ...
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| Mother 38 y/o + Daughter 3 y/o = Trama | 10/27/2007 |
Q: Dr. Windell, My wife and I have a 3 y/o daughter. Until the last few months she was literally a ...
A: When tantrums are happening with only one parent, it generally means that either one parent is ...
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| 8 month old that grabs and hits | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a mother of three and I can't remember if my other girls did this. My 8 month old is very ...
A: As children develop some motor skills, they do exactly what you're describing. At six and seven ...
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| anxiety tantrums after new baby | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Good afternoon, Six weeks ago, we brought home a second child. My 2-year-old son has reacted quite ...
A: He's sleeping more? That's great. What a relief for you!:) As for the tantrums in the car, I think ...
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| son | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Why does my 2 year old son still wake up in the middle of the night and cry?
A: Night-time awakenings are fairly common in infancy and the toddler years. However, you need to give ...
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| Sleep Problem for toddler | 10/18/2007 |
Q: my son is 22 months old, and had been a joy to raise. Always very happy/cheerful and a great ...
A: Many children gradually stop taking naps in the toddler and preschool years. Some of them (even ...
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| strong willed toddler | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 22mo old granddaughter i have 4days a wk. I had her the 1st 6mo of her life and then 3 to 5 ...
A: There are many strong-willed toddlers. And there are young children who show strong wills who will ...
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| 4 year old sleep problem | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I hope it's okay to ask this question to two of you. I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old ...
A: These are not unusual problems. Of course, after a separation of parents, it is probably not the ...
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| 4 year old and low loft bed | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are discussing purchasing a low loft bed for our 4 year old son. This bed will be ...
A: Here are some steps for helping children sleep in their own room and their own bed. It is a proven ...
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| how to aproach my toddler with the break-up? | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I am a mother of a 3yr girl and 4yr old boy I have been living with my boy friend for the past 2yrs ...
A: You should tell them one to two weeks before he leaves. The two of you should talk to them at the ...
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| 4 yr old son who has a baby doll | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My son is 4 years old and has a doll that he has named Ellie. He is the baby of the family and ...
A: I certainly do not share your in-laws' concerns. What kind of problems are going to appear in the ...
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| Holding mom's hair at night | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a son who will be 4 in December. He cannot go to sleep at night time unless he is running ...
A: First of all, he should be sleeping by himself. Second, tell him it hurts you when he pulls on your ...
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| 4 year old and low loft bed | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are discussing purchasing a low loft bed for our 4 year old son. This bed will be ...
A: I understand the space problem and the need to conserve the space. However, what assurance do you ...
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| 4 year old | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I am raising my 4 year old granddaughter, and she was born with gastroschisis, and has a large scar ...
A: Children don't like to be different. Other children, recognizing a difference, will bluntly ask ...
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| ocd specialists, Rochester area | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have been seeking treatment for our 10 year old with OCD and am looking for a skilled therapist in ...
A: I would suggest Bela Chopp, Ph.d. (she's at the Oakland University Counseling Center) or you might ...
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| pre-schooler vs. priviate areas | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am having some major issues with my 4 year old son. Within the past week he has been touching ...
A: There are many childhood behaviors which frighten us parents. And we all tend to do what you are ...
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| Extremely whingy 17 month old boy | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have a daughter of 4 years and a 17 month old son who from birth has constantly been really ...
A: Some children are somewhat more whiney, but your son is still very young. And despite his ...
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| Irrational Movie Fear | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old has attended the same daycare/preschool most of his childhood with no real ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that your son developed fears from watching movies at school. I happen to believe ...
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| ocd specialists, Rochester area | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have been seeking treatment for our 10 year old with OCD and am looking for a skilled therapist in ...
A: I have two names of psychiatrists with very good reputations: Dr. Jeffrey London (in the Birmingham ...
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| My 8 year old is peeing in his room | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I just read a question that was asked by another parent that is similar to my situation. My son is 8 ...
A: Obviously, no matter what the previous counselor said, he is not fine. Something is bothering him. ...
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| son peeing in house | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Last night I woke up at two thirty in the morning to find my almost six year old son peeing in the ...
A: I'm sure you are everything you said you are, including irritated and frustrated. But who said ...
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| Hello | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a daughter that is 6 and in 1st grade. We have caught her peeing around the house. First ...
A: This is particularly unusual for a girl. But whenever any child of five or six or older begins ...
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| tip toe walking | 10/1/2007 |
Q: my daughter is 20 month old ,she toe walks at least 2x a day that i observed. is this related to her ...
A: I'm glad to hear you consider your daughter normal, happy and pleasant. Tip toe walking may not be ...
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| OCD in a 4yr old | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I understand that there's nothing you can do re:OCD in small children & I don't want him on Meds; ...
A: Are you able to talk to him after he's had a meltdown? Does he see the connection between wanting ...
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| Unmanageable 3 year old behavior | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I have triplet girls who are 3 years and 4 MOS old. They were all born very healthy and are where ...
A: Sorry to hear about the stress of raising one of your triplets. What you have told me suggests what ...
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| 5 month old baby not sleeping through the night | 9/30/2007 |
Q: He sleeps by 8:00 PM then wakes up at 12:00 AM, 2:00 AM then wakes up at 5:00 AM then doesn't ...
A: It's every parent's goal to have a baby who sleeps through the night. But many don't. Often it's ...
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| 2 Year old boy | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I am the proud father of a seemingly brilliant little guy. He is 2.3 years old, and appears to be ...
A: It sounds like you have a curious, bright, normal toddler. He is advanced in intellectual ways for ...
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| Fear of loud noises | 9/25/2007 |
Q: My son has been frightened by an F1-11 fighter plain which fly over our city during special ...
A: You didn't tell me how old your son is, but I would guess he is two or three years old. Many ...
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| Four year Old-Over Active/Eating,No Sleep, No Apologies | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Our son turned four this month. We have 3 other children ages 10-16. He has been quite a strange ...
A: Mother knows best! But I'm not ready to say he is abnormal. The average range is so very wide that ...
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| sensitive strong-willed toddler | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 3 yr old boy who is an only child. He is an extremely sweet and sensitive child ...
A: My guess is that your son has a combination of temperamental traits that predispose him to be ...
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| fearfull two year old | 9/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my two year old nephew, who I'm in close contact with. I'm concerned about ...
A: This sounds like a boy who is a little more sensitive to sounds and startles (as you point out) ...
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| 4 1/2 year old Misbehaving at School | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My son is a great kid however last year he was in Pre K3 with 5 kids in the class and this year he ...
A: It sounds like your son is active and maybe a bit impulsive. But many 4-year-olds have the same ...
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| emotional pre-schooler | 9/21/2007 |
Q: My daughter, who will be 5 in a couple of months is extremely emotional. At first, I thought it was ...
A: I've seen many young children who wear their hearts on their sleeves. But I've seen many sensitive, ...
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| school age child bm's in pants | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old boy who either does not make it to the bathroom in time or can't wipe properly ...
A: I would suggest to start with a physical exam from a pediatrician. Talk to a pediatrician to make ...
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| My 4 month old hates me | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a first time mom and am convinced my 4 month old son hates me. My husband and I work part-time ...
A: Obviously you are a loving, caring mother. And you're doing so many things so well. As a result of ...
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| My 4 month old hates me | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I'm a first time mom and am convinced my 4 month old son hates me. My husband and I work part-time ...
A: I really doubt that your baby hates you. What are you doing wrong? I can't tell from your email. I ...
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| 2 year old's anger | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I recently returned to work after being home since my 2 year was born. He goes to daycare 5 hrs/4 ...
A: What you're describing is fairly typical for toddlers. Therefore, there's no particular reason to ...
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| boundaries | 9/13/2007 |
Q: How do I gently tell my brother who has a 2 year old that as parents, they need to step up and take ...
A: You run the risk of alienating your friends by telling them how they should raise their child. You ...
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| 2 year old will not stay in bed | 9/12/2007 |
Q: We moved our 2 year old to a big bed and in to his big brothers room about 4 months ago. He will not ...
A: Sorry to hear about the bedtime problems with your toddler and your own your interrupted evenings. I ...
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| Toddler Regressing | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I have a 40-month old son. When my daughter was born 10 months ago, my son started regressing in ...
A: Apparently your son really enjoyed being an only child, and the birth of his sister has been very ...
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| Naughty 4 yr Old | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I am at my wits end. My 4 yr old son does not listen, he yells, screams, throws things, call names. ...
A: Perhaps the first place to start is for you to talk to him and tell him how sorry you are that ...
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| My 4year old son in Pre Kindergarden | 9/7/2007 |
Q: School started 8/20/07 and three days into it my son ran across two playground areas when it was ...
A: It sounds like you held your own in this meeting and pretty much got what is in your son's best ...
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| Dogs and children | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me. I am a nanny full time. I am currently caring for a 2 year old who is ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that the two-year-old you care for is frightened of your puppy. Two-year-olds ...
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| Naughty 4 yr Old | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I am at my wits end. My 4 yr old son does not listen, he yells, screams, throws things, call names. ...
A: Often when children age four and older who have been successfully potty trained start urinating ...
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| My 4year old son in Pre Kindergarden | 9/5/2007 |
Q: School started 8/20/07 and three days into it my son ran across two playground areas when it was ...
A: You didn't mention any problems in daycare, so I'm going to assume that after adjusting to daycare ...
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| attahcment to her stuffed toy | 9/1/2007 |
Q: i have a 28 months old daughter..active and recently joined her father after being far from him for ...
A: Almost every child has a favorite toy, most often a stuffed animal, that they love. They do exactly ...
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| My 3 year old has no self confidence | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I am writing as i am really worried about my 3 year old son who seems to lack self confidence in a ...
A: You indicate that your son witnessed you being abused for two out of his three years of life. And ...
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| Fear at daycare | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old daughter has been exhibiting some extreme fear of people lately, and I am ...
A: Toddlers develop all sorts of fears between ages one and three. Even preschoolers have fears that ...
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| TODDLER'S OBSSESIVE BEHAVIOR | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I have a 3.9 year old boy who's obsessed with my armpits. He puts his little hands there and it's ...
A: Young children frequently develop certain kinds of obsessive behaviors. They seem to come about -- ...
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| 2 year old waking up grumpy | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i have a question in regards to my children. i have a 4 year old, a 2 year old and a 5 month old. ...
A: I need some more information before I can adequately answer your questions. First, tell me how old ...
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| 4 1/2 year old still having bad tantrums when being dropped off at daycare | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old has been in day care since she was 4 months old, first a small in home center, ...
A: It appears that your daughter is a child who has difficulty with transitions. Each transition you ...
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| Repetitive behaviour | 8/21/2007 |
Q: My son is 3 in a couple of months and for the last month he has developed a repetitive habit of ...
A: Since your son is healthy otherwise and since this is a relatively new behavior, I'm assuming it is ...
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| MyTodler and New baby | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I am currently 38 wks pregnant and i have a 2 1/2 year old little girl. i started to notice she ...
A: When children show regression to a previous stage of development it means they are distressed or ...
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| My 3-year old | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Windell I have a beautiful 3 year old girl who attends a private Montessori school 5 days a week/6 ...
A: The behaviors you mention are not so unusual for toddlers and young preschoolers. She sounds like ...
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| Toilet Training | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr old is wee wee trained during the day, and I am in no hurry to have dry nights. My problem ...
A: There's perhaps no good reason that he knows as to why he won't use the toilet for poo at home. ...
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| agressive/repititive behaviour | 8/14/2007 |
Q: MY son is unusually agressive with three kids at school, this started about two months ago, he is ...
A: So a doctor made a diagnosis of a serious developmental disorder without examining your child, ...
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| 19 month old son | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am a little concerned about my son who is 19 months old. He says things like mum dad sister, ball, ...
A: We guys are slow learners when it comes to language! My son didn't speak until he was four (he's in ...
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| sleep needed for 2-3 yr olds | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 3-1/2 yr old son and a 2-1/2 old daughter. It seems like with my son, whether he goes to ...
A: A one-year-old child needs about 14 hours of sleep per day. By age three, this is down to about 12 ...
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| Toilet Training | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr old is wee wee trained during the day, and I am in no hurry to have dry nights. My problem ...
A: Let me ask a few questions: 1. Does he wear diapers at night? 2. If he does, are his diapers ...
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| 3 month old in foster care | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Our 42 year old, unmarried, bipolar daughter was not allowed to take her newborn home from the ...
A: Being in foster homes generally does nothing really great for infants, but sometimes courts have no ...
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| my 2yr old wont sleep right through | 8/7/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 yr old who wakes up several times through the night and wont go to sleep unless someone ...
A: You haven't given me quite enough information. However, let me make some general comments about how ...
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| sleeping routine 22mo old | 8/6/2007 |
Q: My name is Julie and my 22 mo old daughter is Chelsea. Chelsea is in the process of learning to ...
A: Well, yes, it is sort of a mixed signal to let her come in your bed at 3:00 a.m. I don't think ...
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| toilet trouble | 8/5/2007 |
Q: for the past year she has had problems having a poo, but for the last 4 months or so she is trying ...
A: This is a fairly common problem. Many young children become fearful at some aspect of toileting and ...
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| imaginary lion causing fears | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old son, Ben. He is very well developed orally and talks a lot. A couple of weeks ...
A: We don't know a great deal about children's imaginary pets and imaginary friends. We do know many ...
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| 7 month old daughter | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter has been a very laid back, passive, happy child until recently. I even took her to the ...
A: Since your baby had a fairly tranquil first six months, we can assume she is not a fussy baby. And ...
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| why is my three year old scared of fluff? | 8/1/2007 |
Q: i hope you can help. my daughter is nearly three and for the past six months, she has had a kind of ...
A: Toddlers and preschoolers frequently go through phases when they, for various inexplicable reasons, ...
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| 19 month old son | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am a little concerned about my son who is 19 months old. He says things like mum dad sister, ball, ...
A: There's no reason to believe your son is autistic. However, I'd like to know more about how he ...
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| My 2 1/2 year old daughter | 7/31/2007 |
Q: My daughter will not play at daycare. She refuses to interact with the other kids. She sits on the ...
A: I don't know that you can do anything, perhaps aside from placing her in another daycare in which ...
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| aggressive bx, fear, | 7/30/2007 |
Q: My 31/2 yr old has in the last 3 weeks started to increase his aggression towards his classmates. ...
A: It is not uncommon for preschool children to go through phases when they develop fears. Usual fears ...
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| 4 year old exhibiting sexual behavior | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old who has recently started exhibiting some sexual behavior. He's been completely ...
A: There is a wide variety of sexual behaviors that are normal. What you're describing is normal. This ...
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| 2 year toddler humping | 7/28/2007 |
Q: My 2 yr old daughter has started humping almost everything over the last few months, it is becoming ...
A: Toddlers and preschoolers often engage in masturbatory behavior. It becomes habit-forming and ...
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| potty training | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old boy. He was doing great with peeing and pooping in the potty until recently. It ...
A: Okay, you have my prayers. But even more important (maybe!) is what I think you should do. First, I ...
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| Two and a half year old granddaughter | 7/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter, (mom), and my granddaughter have lived with me for two and a half years. I was doing ...
A: I don't know of any particular books that would be helpful, but I'll bet if you went to the ...
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| Potty Training an Adoptive Child | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My son turned 5 in March. He joined our family 4 years ago, as a foster child from a neglectful ...
A: Nice to hear from someone from Michigan. You are special adopting a child who was neglected. There ...
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| Weight & Swearing | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions....unrelated to each other. The first is in regard to weight. My daughter is 27 ...
A: It is not uncommon for toddlers to become picky eaters or to be less interested in food. That ...
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| 3 year old behaver problem | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 3 year old daughter and she doesn't listen to me. when i tell her not to do something she ...
A: If she continues to do this, then put her back in diapers. Tell her something like, "I can't hear ...
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| Two year old biting daycare teacher | 7/23/2007 |
Q: My son will be turning two this Saturday. He has been biting his daycare teachers. He usually ...
A: He's doing this because he is a two-year-old toddler and this is how toddlers often try to interact ...
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| 9&1/2 mths does not say mama or dada | 7/19/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 9.5 months old and she crawling, babbling and doing everything a 9.5month infant ...
A: Do not get impatient with your daughter. You're making a good point about her "real" age. If you ...
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| 3 year old behaver problem | 7/18/2007 |
Q: i have a 3 year old daughter and she doesn't listen to me. when i tell her not to do something she ...
A: Actually, the behavior you see in your daughter is not so different from the behavior many toddlers ...
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| My 2 year old son listens to everyone except my mother and me! | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My son will not listen to anything I ask him to do, or tell him to do. He will either ignore me and ...
A: Please don't tear your hair out! I'm sure that would not be very attractive. Let me reassure you ...
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| 3.4year old seperation anxiety | 7/12/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 3.4 years old and has always had a problem separating. We lived in England until 10 ...
A: Yes, there is normal separation problem of toddlers and then there are problems of transition that ...
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| 4 yr old son purposely urinating on bed | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My four year old son urinated on his bed on purpose today while in a time out for pushing one of his ...
A: There is almost no particular behavior that in and of itself is an unfailing test of a serious ...
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| squealing baby | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My son is 9 1/2 months and has a really high pitched squeal. It started when he was about 6 months ...
A: You thought it was cute before, so he got lots of reinforcenment for squealing. Now, you may be ...
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| Waking up at night..bad dreams? | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old little girl goes to bed between 8:30 and 9 pm and wakes up on the dot at 6 am ...
A: You're very lucky that you have a toddler who has such great sleep habits. Her night-time crying ...
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| toddler speech and understanding | 7/9/2007 |
Q: When should my toddler be able to answer questions? He tells me NO when he does not want something, ...
A: There are guidelines about when children should be using words and sentences, but there are no hard ...
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| Potting training | 7/6/2007 |
Q: My son will be 4 in December. He has been toilet trained for a long time..urination only. He WILL ...
A: Many children who are three and and three-and-a-half-years of age, still have difficulties with ...
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| my two year old son | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Yes please. My son is 30 months old now. Just a brief background, at 8 months old he was not ...
A: You sound like you have a very smart and basically wonderful child. And he sounds like a typical ...
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| death of a great grandmother | 7/4/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2year old granddaughter's great grandmother just died. She will be attending the funeral ...
A: You give a child the kind of explanation she can understand. A two-year-old has limited verbal ...
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| 3 yr old behaivor | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Our only child is three yrs old and lately she has been hitting and telling us, "I don't like you or ...
A: Accept this as normal and expected toddler behavior. Three year olds hit and they say mean words. ...
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| Agressive/Sensitive 3 year old | 7/2/2007 |
Q: James, I have a few concerns regarding my amazing son Jack. Today he was expelled from his summer ...
A: Am I familiar with this kind of behavior from two and three-year-olds? Yes, because almost ...
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| 3 3/4 yr. old son's rejection behaviors | 7/2/2007 |
Q: We have twin sons who will be 4 in October. They attend preschool happily, use the toilet well, ...
A: Since your son doesn't apparently act this way in preschool, or maybe when he's not around parents, ...
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| 3 year old bedtime battle | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I am a single parent and have a 3.8 year old son. He is a pleasure most of the time but going to ...
A: This is all quite normal. I think most of us parents have dealt with at least one child who wanted ...
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| 13 month old not wanting to go to sleep | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 month old boy out of wedlock. I personally believe his mother is over-coping for his ...
A: Children typically sleep less as they go into the toddler stage (ages 12 months to 36 months). ...
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| Two Yr. Old | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My situation is very similiar to Denise's but my 2 year old does not play with or threaten anyone ...
A: As I 've written to other parents, aggressive behavior in toddlers is not at all unusual. However, ...
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| 5 Year Old Exerting Troubling Behavior | 6/27/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are extremely concerned about our soon to be 5 year old's behavior. My daughter is ...
A: Although many children show uncooperative behavior during the toddler years, some wait until four, ...
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| Sleeping in her own bed | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old and for some reason she just doesn't want to sleep in her bed...she will lay ...
A: This is a common problem for parents with toddlers. Probably the best approach, one that has ...
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| 3 Year Old Hitting | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old that his hitting and kicking his teachers for no reason. He sometimes hits ...
A: How many four-year-olds, fives or sixes do you know who bite? I'm guessing you probably answered ...
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| My gifted 13 month old is trying my patience - she's stuborn and I'm lost. | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a very gifted 13 month old daughter. She is very advanced for her age, and she is becoming ...
A: Is there a way to fix your daughter's behavior? Yes, wait two to two-and-a-half years. What? You ...
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| 3 year old attention getting behavior | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 4 day a week nanny for a 3 yr old and a 1 year old. I have been here for 2 years exactly. I ...
A: It's not easy being a nanny, but it sounds like you've done a fine job of raising these children. ...
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| toddler woes... | 6/20/2007 |
Q: Our 3 1/2 yr old son is being hard to deal with. Lately he is not listening to what I or his Mom say ...
A: Toddlers and preschoolers often go through phases where they are more or less likely to comply with ...
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| friend take son to bed? | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I am going camping with my family and friends and we will go to a lake near the campground and will ...
A: It all depends. It depends on how trustworthy your friend is. And how old your son is. If you trust ...
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| 2 1/2 year old boy development | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My son Brandon is 2.5 yrs old. For the most part, he seems to be developing normally. He knows his ...
A: You're right. Children develop at different rates. This seems most evident in language development. ...
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| 3 year old dauhter and separation | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 3 and a half. She is a very happy kid most of the time. I was with her mother for 4 ...
A: Yes, separation is difficult to understand for little kids. Sometimes it's even very confusing for ...
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| Re: 20 month old not talking | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Windell, My 20 month old son does not speak much. He can say frog and he does remove a lot of animal ...
A: My guess is that your son doesn't have to speak. You perhaps anticipate his needs and understand his ...
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| unhappy twins | 6/14/2007 |
Q: . It seems to take forever (over an hour sometimes) for them to finish a bottle and when they are ...
A: Keep in mind they were at least three weeks early. Being premature and weighing only five pounds ...
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| Terrible Two's | 6/14/2007 |
Q: Windell I have a 2 year old and she is just horrible. We just got her potty trained so she can start ...
A: Yes, that's why they call it the terrible twos. Toddlers are exploring their environment. They are ...
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| unusual behavior | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am concerned that my 13 month old son has anger issues. He seems to like to hit, scream, and even ...
A: All children have anger issues, particularly during the toddlers stage (12 to 36 months). They have ...
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| my 2 year old son and potty training | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My son turned 2 on may 1/07 and we started potty training right away.He loves it and tells us when ...
A: Toddlers develop various kinds of fears, anxieties and phobias. It's usually impossible to determine ...
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| Toddler disrobing and peeing in crib during nap | 6/13/2007 |
Q: For the last two days, my 27 month old son has been removing his pants and diaper during his ...
A: This is a common problem. I don't think there is anything sinister going on. Just a toddler being a ...
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| choking fear - she will not eat | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My Granddaughter is 3 1/2 years old and about a month ago she got choked on an M&M I had to do the ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that this situatiion has become complicated by the fight between her parents and ...
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| 4yr old boy -behavior is out of control | 6/8/2007 |
Q: my son is 4 makes the kids on SuperNanny look like Angels. He talks back, he swears he is the adult, ...
A: Sorry to hear about your son's behavior at home. Since he is not exhibiting the same behavior at ...
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| 5 year old urinating on floor | 6/5/2007 |
Q: My five year old daughter was urinating on our carpet repetitively in our TV room and in her hamper ...
A: There are only two reasons for this to be happening. One's physical; the other emotional. I would ...
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| my daughter. | 6/3/2007 |
Q: please help me , i have a 17 month old daughter . she is active in all her way like the other ...
A: Of course, that's not something I can tell by just an email description. Some children do have bowed ...
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| How to schedule eating habits of my newborn ??? | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I've delivered a healthy son on 8th May. And nighttime feedings have been nightmare eversince. He ...
A: Congratulations on your healthy baby. He's gaining weight nicely. But, not every child follows the ...
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| 2 Year old hits himself when he get angry | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My son will punch, scratch and hit his face when he get angry and we are concerned. We have talked ...
A: I'm not aware of any children's books about the problem of children hitting or scratching ...
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| 6 weeks old sleep problem | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am desperate in need of help. My 6 weeks old girl hasn't been sleeping well at all since 2 weeks ...
A: The goal is to help your baby learn to fall asleep on her own. This is true whether she is going ...
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| Repetitive talk | 5/27/2007 |
Q: A mother recently inquired abouty her 3 year who was very repetitive. Can you tell me if tihs type ...
A: It depends on the type of repetitiveness. Children may just like repeating what others say and it ...
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| My nephews -- very concerned Aunt | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr old nephew is way out of control. I have a 20 month old nephew also that is following in his ...
A: I think you are right to have these concerns. The 4-year-old is out of control, and his parents ...
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| fear of choking | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My daughter is almost five years old. About three weeks ago, she choked on a piece of brocolli at ...
A: What you are describing is a child with a temperament that predisposes her to be somewhat more ...
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| out-of-state extended visitation | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My almost ex is asking for 3 weeks visitation with our 2 year old daughter out of state (he no ...
A: Some children have more difficulties with changes and transitions. And most toddlers don't deal well ...
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| OCD in toddlers | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My 2 yr. old grandson is showing some signs of what I consider to be obsessive compulsive behavior ...
A: Yes, this sounds like obsessive complusive behavior. And it can show signs of occurring in young ...
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| raising grandchild | 5/24/2007 |
Q: we have had our granddaughter since birth. She is healthy and happy. Her mother is off of drugs ...
A: It's a big commitment raising a grandchild. And it brings with it a special set of problems and ...
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| potty training | 5/24/2007 |
Q: my son will be 4 on July 18. I cant get him to voluntarily use the potty. we have offered potties ...
A: Many young children, especially boys, show little interest in using the potty. They are content to ...
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| 3.5 year old discipline | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful 3.5 year old son. He was born to my husband and me when we were almost 40 years ...
A: It's not so much what you are doing wrong now; it's what's been done "wrong" in the past. My guess ...
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| Is it terrible 2's? | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My son after being bitten several times has now learned in daycare to bite other children to express ...
A: You're right. what does a child of two understand about time-out? Probably very little. By putting ...
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| 7 month old refusing to eat solids | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I started my son on solid foods when he was 5 months old. He was previously exclusively breastfed. ...
A: Children do go through stages. Since he was doing fine with solids for several weeks, it appears ...
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| Re: Milk Rejection | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My son is turning 14 months and I'm having difficulty in feeding him milk (formula). I weaned him ...
A: Have you talked to your pediatrician about this? Is your child losing weight? Is he really rejecting ...
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| 3.5 year old discipline | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful 3.5 year old son. He was born to my husband and me when we were almost 40 years ...
A: Are you're sure your ready for this? I hope your answer was yes. It won't be easy, but if you hang ...
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| Disturbing behavior | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I am a much older half-sister to a 5yr old brother. My sister (older) told me that our dad had ...
A: When young children are exposed to inappropriate ways to express their anger, they are likely to ...
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| Should I be concerned? | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old girl and I babysit for the 18 month old daughter of my cousin. I have been ...
A: Yes, I think you're right to have some concerns. Many children, though by no means all, are speaking ...
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| 3.5 year old discipline | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have a wonderful 3.5 year old son. He was born to my husband and me when we were almost 40 years ...
A: This is not uncommon in the youngest child or in the "baby" of the family. As somewhat older ...
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| Hailee | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old is very busy. She seems busier than other children her age. She is also much smarter ...
A: The hallmark characteristics of ADHD are impulsivity, hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Many ...
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| 50/50 custody | 5/18/2007 |
Q: My daughters father and I live 14 hours apart. However we have managed to split the custody of our ...
A: This kind of "readjustment" behavior is common for children who live in two different houses. It ...
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| 4yr. girl kissing another girl in school | 5/18/2007 |
Q: It was brought to my attention that my 4 yr. old daughter and another girl in class kissed. I saw ...
A: Should you be concerned because your daughter acts in a loving way towards other children? I hope ...
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| son sleep at carpet store | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I am opening a carpet store and i have a 4 year old son. i will have to bring him to my store a lot. ...
A: I don't see a problem with your son sleeping in the back of the store on a small bed. If you do a ...
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| Urination on floors | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old son, last year about this time, we discovered he was urinating on the floor in ...
A: A seven-year-old who urinates in the house is clearly upset, maybe angry. It is an indicator that ...
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| My kids are urinating in my house! | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I am a bit at the "end of my rope" with this. I have a 2 year old and 3 and a half year old. Both ...
A: Yes, this is frustrating. But don't dispair. There could be psychological/emotional reasons for ...
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| 2 year old peeing on bed while awake | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My 2 year old son is peeing on his pillow and his crib now bed when I put hime in for a nap awake. ...
A: I need more information before I can give you any suggestions. Does he only urinate in his bed ...
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| Teaching a young kid to learn to speak | 5/6/2007 |
Q: How can I teach my young kid or toddler to learn to speak? What are the things or ways I should do, ...
A: The best ways to help young children learn to speak are to do the following things: 1. Read stories ...
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| lock doors during party? | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I am throwing a party at my house and a few people will be putting there kids to bed upstairs in my ...
A: I assume the reason for locking the doors is to make sure the children are safe during the night, ...
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| 4 year old crying | 5/1/2007 |
Q: My daughter was 4 years old in late November. She has been crying for every day of 3 year old ...
A: Your daughter is a more sensitive and easily upset child. She doesn't separate easily and is more ...
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| Toddler Crying at Night | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I am concerned about my boyfriend's little 20-month-old daughter, as she has recently been awaking ...
A: I know this is worrisome, but most of the time, night-time awakenings are just a blip in a toddler's ...
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| Toddler unable to chew | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a 19 month old boy. We have struggled with feeding from birth with breastfeeding and then ...
A: I haven't particularly seen this exact type of situation. Again, I would suggest you see a speech ...
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| Toddler unable to chew | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 19 month old boy. We have struggled with feeding from birth with breastfeeding and then ...
A: I'm not sure what you are asking. However, based on this short description, you do have a lot of ...
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| Preschool sexual behavior | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I have a almost 5 year old hyper/kind of out of control son.In the past year he has developed what I ...
A: I understand you are concerned about your son. His behavior MAY fall within the normal range of ...
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| 3 yr old repetition while talking | 4/24/2007 |
Q: My son Michael just turned three this past March. While he is a very happy, outgoing young boy I ...
A: Many boys are slightly speech delayed. But, as you've indicated, the greater concern for you is his ...
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| fear of loud noises | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 i/2 year old daughter. She has just learned to use the potty and we have been almost ...
A: As you indicate, toddlers frequently develop fears. I know it's a problem because this particular ...
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| appropriate discipline for 2.5 year old triplets | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Windell: Up until recently, we've had little to no problems putting our triplets to bed. At around ...
A: That's a new one for me. I've never heard of it. But obviously it was effective. Was it too harsh? ...
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| Refusal to eat. | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am having the same problem as "Jose" from 4/07. You gave him advice regarding his son who choked ...
A: It's always best when you have a child who is not eating to make sure it doesn't become a power ...
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| 17 month old boy humping things | 4/14/2007 |
Q: Is this really normal? it seems to be very young if you class this as masturbation! what can we do ...
A: As a young toddler, he will need some supervision in a play group, but I think the interaction with ...
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| 4 yr old whinning/crying when she doesn't get her way | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom. I have a just turned 4 yr old daughter that is all smiles and giggles most of ...
A: Four-year-olds can be bossy, determined to get their own way and persistent. And, especially if they ...
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| potty training | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year boy that is sort of potty trained but he will still pee in his pants. The problem is ...
A: Often young children are so busy playing that they don't pay attention to their need to urinate. And ...
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| 23 month old | 4/12/2007 |
Q: my son (23 months old) gets extremely frustrated when something doesn't work out the way he wants it ...
A: You seem to realize that temper tantrums are a part of the life of toddlers. Many things make them ...
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| Toddler love-bites! | 4/11/2007 |
Q: My 16 month old son has a serious biting problem! He doesn't do it out of anger, or when he's having ...
A: Your instincts are right in this situation with your son. He obviously is not biting because he is ...
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| 17 month old boy humping things | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Is this really normal? it seems to be very young if you class this as masturbation! what can we do ...
A: Take a look at the things you might have some control over. Such as whether he spends too much time ...
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| My toddler suddenly refuses to eat solids. | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Around three weeks ago my four year old boy woke up complaining of a sore throat. We gave him ...
A: It seems like your son had a couple of scares. First he has a throat infection; then he chokes on a ...
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| dislike for foods | 4/4/2007 |
Q: My baby is 2 years old. He does not like eating food. Everytime we try to feed him, he runs away or ...
A: I'm going to assume that you have had him checked by a pediatrician and the doctor says he is ...
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| changing a bad behavior... | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I know a mother who has 2 year old triplets and she posed this question to me. One of her triplets ...
A: I think your analysis of the situation sounds pretty accurate. The child learned a behavior from her ...
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| 3yr old humping things | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I am wondering if my daughters behavior is normal. She seems to have a fetish with humping things. ...
A: Masturbation in children of all ages is entirely natural and normal. However, like various other ...
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| 7 week old sleep patterns | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am having a problem with my 7 week old daughter staying sleeping all day and staying awake all ...
A: I know this is very frustrating. And I know you are likely to feel you are doing something wrong. ...
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| Repetitive Behavior | 3/28/2007 |
Q: For the last few weeks, we've noticed our 5 month old son likes to repetitively tap things. He does ...
A: Children develop various kinds of repetitive behaviors that seem to comfort them for a period of ...
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| My 3 year old hits. What is normal for her age | 3/25/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old girl hits at school. She only does this 1 or 2 times a month. And when someone is ...
A: I have two ways of looking at how you can best respond to aggressive behavior. One, you should ...
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| My 3 year old hits. What is normal for her age | 3/23/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old girl hits at school. She only does this 1 or 2 times a month. And when someone is ...
A: Almost all toddlers(children from 15 months to about three or three-and-a-half-years of age) act in ...
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| My son is not talking much | 3/19/2007 |
Q: He talks only few words.When he was 1 year old he used to talk few words. those words he is not ...
A: Many 19-month-old children don't say a great many words. If he is talking with some words and if he ...
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| sleeping problem | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with my two year old daughter. Recently, she wakes up in the middle of the night ...
A: It's fairly common for children in the toddler years to awaken during the night. Some of the ...
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| Infant behavior | 2/27/2007 |
Q: My 10 month old boy has recently started shaking his head in one direction few times, while in a ...
A: If this happens when he is in a playful mood, and if it just happens a few times and then he is able ...
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| 15 month hitting | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 15 month girl. She is wonderful however she has a temper! When she is mad or just trying ...
A: Yes, many toddlers, starting at about 12 or 15 months, do have a temper. They often get easily ...
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| appropriate discipline?? | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 y/o granddaughter. She has stayed with the same sitter since she was 8 wks old and ...
A: You are right, of course. The voice of experience prevails. When children are picked up from a ...
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| My 3 yr old son is rude to his dad | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My 3 yr old son behaves rude to his dad. For example he screams to him not to touch him. Today he ...
A: I understand that your son's behavior is upsetting to both you and your husband. However, it is ...
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| Attachment Issues | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 22 month old daughter who we put into daycare at 8 weeks because I needed to go back to ...
A: Let me see if I understand this: You placed your daughter in a daycare with her aunt when she was 2 ...
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| Agressive Behavior Toddler Boys | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I know the old saying, "Boy's will be boy's" but I do not want that to be an excuse for aggressive ...
A: Yes, boys will be boys. This means that boys are far more likely than girls to respond to provocaion ...
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| 4 year old temper tantrums | 2/11/2007 |
Q: my 4 1/2 year old son goes to pre-k four days a week. about twice a week i get a complaint from his ...
A: It is not unusual for four-year-olds (and even five-year-olds) to have temper tantrums or crying ...
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| young siblings and fighting | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have two boys, ages 1 and 3. I'm becoming very concerned about how my 3-yr-old treats his ...
A: Even mild-masnnered toddlers get annoyed with younger siblings. This leads them to act out of ...
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| explaining death | 2/2/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old niece is asking what happened to her great-grandmother, who passed away last year. ...
A: Three-year-olds typically have little capability of understanding death. That is, they are not ...
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| my 5 year old son will not listen | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old son that is constantly disrupting his classmates. I discipline him at home by ...
A: You didn't give me quite enough information. For instance, if your son is five, I assume he is in a ...
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| Daughter very clingy with Mom | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Our daughter is nearly 17 months old. Her mother and I are not together and I receive visitation ...
A: What you're seeing in your daughter is a normal phase of toddlerhood. Toddlers do develop more fears ...
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| 2nd question about 18 month old behavior | 1/30/2007 |
Q: you just gave me an answer about my 18 month old acting out in public and you gave me some great ...
A: Of course, that is one option. There may be times when you're in a hurry or just too stressed to ...
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| Behavior in 18 month old | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I think I have asked you a question in the past but my new question is because my 18 month old has ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of toddlers. They want what they want and throw a tantrrum when they ...
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| Extreme Fear Of Choking to Death-3 | 1/25/2007 |
Q: My three year old has been having panic attacks and screaming at anyone who puts something in their ...
A: We don't always know where fears and anxieties come from in toddlers. It could be TV or something ...
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| sleeping problems | 1/24/2007 |
Q: My daughter will turn 3 in 3 months and about 2 months ago she decided she didn't need to sleep in ...
A: Sorry to hear about your interrupted sleep. I think you can achieve better success by adding ...
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| 28 month old cries over EVERYTHING | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 28 month old and a 4 month old (both boys). My 28 month old expresses his emotions in 2 ...
A: One of the interesting aspects of raising a toddler is that it is difficult to figure out what is a ...
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| Thumb Sucking | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I have 3 1/2 year old twins and one of them sucks her thumb. It is starting to get annoying and I ...
A: Your child's thumb sucking is annoying to you. but obviously it's a conmfort to her when she's going ...
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| out of control 2 year old | 1/19/2007 |
Q: My son is 23 months and throws tantrums all day long. I have a one week old baby girl and he is so ...
A: Toddlers are at a stage of life where they are trying to deal with a great many things -- their own ...
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| 14 month old | 1/17/2007 |
Q: My son is 14 months old and he acts real mean towards me he hit and scratches and screams and I ...
A: The answer is that your son acts like that because he's a toddler. Toddlers are often unpredictable ...
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| 3year old kissing girls | 1/11/2007 |
Q: what do you do and say to a 3 1/2 year old that got in trouble at school for kissing a little girl ...
A: You don't say anything to a three-year-old who gets in trouble for kissing a girl. This is not bad ...
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| my son | 1/9/2007 |
Q: my 3 month old son started to wine high pitched in his sleep and i think he is waking up but he's ...
A: There are many things that infants and toddlers do that have no ready explanation. You should check ...
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| 5 yr old: "I'm going to kill myself, mommy" | 1/6/2007 |
Q: First, I want to assure you that my question concerns an event that happened many years ago, and ...
A: Five-year-olds are typically unaware of their own mortality -- particularly in the sense of ...
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| OCD? 3yrs old | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I am extremely concerned about my 3 1/2yr. old son's obsessive behavior. He goes through phases ...
A: It's too early to be thinking of diagnosing your son with OCD. Many young children have rituals ...
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| Toddler Behavior | 1/5/2007 |
Q: James , I am very thankful for your answering my questions. Should i be concerned that my son, now ...
A: Let me just say that children display a wide range of behaviors that still remain normal. For ...
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| sleeping | 1/4/2007 |
Q: i have 10 month old boy. he sleeps in his own room. he goes to bed anywhere from 9 to 1030 at ...
A: First of all, you have to stop feeding him when he awakens. This usually is such a strong incentive ...
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| 12 month old daughter doesn't like her sister | 1/1/2007 |
Q: my almost 13 month old daugher in general doesn't like her 5 year old sister. Most of the time, she ...
A: I would assume that there is a certain amount of jealousy operating here. Anyway, let's assume this ...
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| 3 yr old behavior | 12/29/2006 |
Q: Yes, he strings together several words (between 3 and 8). Yes, he verbally communicates his wants ...
A: Hekllo donna, You confirmed what I suspected. You have a child who is developing magnificently and ...
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| 3 yr old behavior | 12/27/2006 |
Q: My son just turned 3 yrs old two weeks ago and since he was about 18 months he has an obsession with ...
A: Young children often develop certain kinds of obsessions and compulsions. Often they out grow them, ...
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| WEDGIE | 12/23/2006 |
Q: i HAVE A 5 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO IS CONSTANTLY PULLING AT HER UNDERWEAR. IT APPEARS LIKE A "FRONT " ...
A: I can't say that I've heard of this before. However, I think you have to help her find a way to ...
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| 31/2 year old phobia of getting big | 12/22/2006 |
Q: My 3.5 year old has had this phobia for the past few months of his belly getting big and that if he ...
A: It's hard to know at this point whether this is just a normal boy's concerns or whether it suggests ...
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| 3 yr old will not stay in bed... | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I made the mistake of disciplining my son with hitting and after reading a previous question, ...
A: You may have contributed to your son being somewhat more aggressive. Then again, a lot of ...
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| Toddler Behavior | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Could the actions that i'm seeing which mimic those of autism be preverbal behavior that will go ...
A: They could be preverbal behaviors. Lots of children do these things and they don't necessarily mean ...
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| Whats going on | 12/17/2006 |
Q: Me and my son father are not together, and a few weeks back his mother got mad at me over a simple ...
A: I really can't answer your question in the way I would like without getting more information. For ...
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| bad behavior 2 | 12/11/2006 |
Q: but you didn't answer my second problem about misbehaving and how to deal with it .thank you
A: I sort of did answer that second question when I suggested ignoring. A lot of children's behavior ...
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| Toddler Behavior | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My son is 18 months. he is not talking but he points, babbles, smiles at us and plays with us. He ...
A: He is somewhat young to become concerned about. I assume that you have raised a concern with his ...
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| Toddler Nap | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I have a two and a half year old son who has been EXTREMELY difficult to get to take a nap for ...
A: Most children nap until about three years of age and then between three and four most children stop ...
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| 4 1/2 yr. son wants to paint his nails | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 yr. old son and a 3 yr. old daughter. They are 17 mos. apart and they are very ...
A: Letting a young boy paint his nails is not going to turn him into a homosexual. As you say, it is ...
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| 3 years and 6 months normal behaviour | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am 33 years old and I have twin girls 3 and a half. My girls are fraternal twins and they look, ...
A: I guess you have a better perspective than most people about how different siblings can be. Your ...
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| bad behavior | 12/6/2006 |
Q: i have 2 problems with my 3years 9 month son (he went to a nursery since he was a year and 9 month ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you are troubled by these two problems. Let's see if I can offer some ...
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| my 3 year old | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My son turned 3 in June. He is pottie trained, and knows to use go to the toilet to urinate. He has ...
A: Is there any reason why he might be mad at or resent his little sister -- or his parents? I ...
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| My 2 yr old behavior | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I am a single mom of a 2 1/2 year old son that i worried about..( His behavior)I live with my ...
A: I can see that you are trying to be a good mom. But when you're exhausted it's not easy. He needs ...
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| possible OCD | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I wonder if you could help. My two year old son is in my opinion starting to show signs of OCD. He ...
A: It could be within normal limits for toddlers. Or it could indicate obsessive complusive tendencies. ...
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| Tough 2 1/2 year old | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have a son who is 31 months old. He has been tough since birth, crying all the time (up to 10 ...
A: Yes, I would agree. You have a tough little son. But don't give up. Giving up will only make ...
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| 21 month old squeals/screaming | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Male 21 month old with limited vocabulary. He has a loud, and piercing squeal/scream, with pointing ...
A: Your son's behavior sounds normal and appropriate, although it is neither quiet nor appreciated. ...
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| Toddler naps | 11/27/2006 |
Q: I have an almost 15 month old who has been taking one 2 hr. AM nap and a shorter, less consistent PM ...
A: It seems that your son needs that longer AM nap. It is not uncommon for children to take two-three ...
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| Screaming - in 11 month old | 11/24/2006 |
Q: Emma is driving her parents nuts. When bored, tired, hungry or just "whenever", she screams in a ...
A: Screaming children of all ages can be a trial for everyone who has to listen to them. In this ...
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| social problem | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I am a 47yr. old mother of 4yr. old Sam. Sam is a very smart child, read to daily, we try to give ...
A: Relax. It's much too early to have a broken heart. It sounds like Sam is progressing nicely in most ...
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| 4 year old socializing | 11/19/2006 |
Q: my son always wants to do "girl" things. It bothers his older sister like crazy and seems to make ...
A: I think you have to help his sister understand that it's okay if he likes more feminine pursuits. I ...
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| Aggressive 3yr-old in divorce | 11/16/2006 |
Q: My son began preschool 3 months ago and since then he has had 11 occurrences of aggression ranging ...
A: Many 3-year-olds have problems controlling their aggression when they start preschool. It is so ...
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| Tantrum in 5 month old | 11/13/2006 |
Q: My baby is 5 and a half months old. I have recently noticed her jerking her body, kicking her legs, ...
A: It's a bit early to be talking about temper tantrums. They don't really start until 12 or 15 months. ...
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| Sleep | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I am not sure if you would be able to help me, but I am wondering (and desperate for advice) about ...
A: Many children have night-time awakenings. That is quite normal. The key to night-time wake-ups is ...
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| 3 year olds behavior problems | 11/6/2006 |
Q: First let me give you some backround on my daughter Jenna. She turned 3 July 1, of this year. Was a ...
A: Schools throw around terms like "autism spectrum" much too frequently and ill-advisedly as far as ...
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| excessive tantrums at four, never seen before | 11/2/2006 |
Q: My daughter has never been one to throw tantrums if she didn't get her way. Recently, she has begun ...
A: It sounds like she may be missing her father and needs more time with him. So, it might be good for ...
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| tantrums | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 22 month old. She constantly throws herself down. She on purpose will lift her head and ...
A: Some children have more intense temper tantrums than others. Even though you didn't see similar ...
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| fear of bathing | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Two weeks ago we met our adoptive child in China for the first time. She is 18 months old. She fears ...
A: Many children experience unusual fears or anxieties. However, water and baths represent a common ...
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| help me please! | 10/19/2006 |
Q: i need help,Im a single parent only 23 yrs old and have 2 kids i dont know what to do. My son is 23 ...
A: I know there is lots of stress when parenting young children. And it sounds like you're with them ...
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| Abandonment/Behavior | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I have a 22 month old nephew, whose mother just left him with my brother. My brother has been in his ...
A: It sounds like you are a good care-giver and you have a good sense about how to handle kids. ...
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| toddler waking up screaming | 10/14/2006 |
Q: My 25 mo. old has been waking up screaming for over a week now. First, just one or twice a night and ...
A: With toddlers you don't always know what is bothering them or what is stressful. Actually, life ...
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| 3 year old | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I am a childcare worker and have a 3 yr old child who is waking up during the night and parents are ...
A: I think the best thing to tell them is that if children are rewarded and reinforced when they awaken ...
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| Baby's speech development | 10/11/2006 |
Q: My baby is 5 1/2 months old and she doesn't seem to be making the "normal" baby talk noices. She ...
A: It's way to early to begin to worry about your baby's speech and language development. Typically, ...
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| preschooler crying | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have taken care of our neighbors daughter for 2 years. She is now 4. About a month ago, she ...
A: Unless you know everything going on in every area of her life, it's hard to tell what may have ...
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| Repetition | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I have a three year old daughter who just started pre-school this year. She had a hard time the ...
A: Yes, I would agree. Your daughter's questions are related to anxiety. And you have patiently tried ...
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| 3 year old acting up | 10/9/2006 |
Q: .. I have a three 3 and a half year old girl who has been acting up lately and I need to know if ...
A: It's not at all unusual for 3-year-olds to act like toddlers -- which they still are. Typically, ...
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| childs aggressive behavior | 10/6/2006 |
Q: i had a month and a half premature baby who is 19 mos old now and has been through lot of changes. I ...
A: There are two issues involved here. One is that your toddler is a toddler. That means that a lot of ...
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| sleep...and general obedience | 10/5/2006 |
Q: well i read your advice to another on the inability of a two year old to "obey", i face similar ...
A: The one and only tried and true method of helping children to have good sleep patterns is to make ...
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| Developmental Info | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I also volunteer as an expert in motorcycle safety. We have a baby on the way. I am keen to ...
A: It's always nice to hear from another volunteer here. And congratulations on having a baby on the ...
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| 19 month-old biting | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I am writing to ask about the behavior of my 19-month old little girl. I am concerned because she ...
A: Sorry I took so long to reply, but I've been overwhelmed with questions from concerned parents. ...
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| foster children and decipline | 10/2/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have recently been licensed for foster care and now we have a 3/2 year old and 2 ...
A: You are good and courageous people taking on two foster children. Often foster children have been ...
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| Toddlers and divorce | 9/29/2006 |
Q: After years of being unhappy in our marriage, my husband has decided that he wants a divorce. My ...
A: I'm sorry to hear that you will be getting a divorce. But divorce does not have to be devastating ...
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| Toddler accepting new baby | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I have a new baby 3mths old. My 30 month old is just not accepting the new baby. She has regressed ...
A: Two to three-year-old children have a great deal of difficulty adjusting to life in the family. It ...
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| Odd behavior of a 3 month old. | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Background: My son is less than 3 months old. He is very advanced for his age when compared to ...
A: Sorry for the long delay in responding. Head banging is often a reaction to frustration by children ...
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| toddler vomiting anxiety attacks | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am a 36 yr old first time mother (who was told could not have children 10 years ago) of a 22 ...
A: I don't think you are doing anything wrong. I don't think you have caused any of this. First, I ...
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| Granddaughter | 9/25/2006 |
Q: My 5 year old granddaugter does not like her father. She does not want him to kiss her or hug her ...
A: I have seen this before. I wonder, though, if she enjoys hugging and closeness with anyone else. ...
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| 4 1/2 year old misbehaving at preschool | 9/22/2006 |
Q: him and I. I will try that. More about his behavior is he wants to be first in everything and if ...
A: The situation you're describing is not at all unusual in a classroom of threes, fours and fives. I ...
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| 4 1/2 year old misbehaving at preschool | 9/18/2006 |
Q: My 4 1/2 year old just started preschool 1 month ago. He is a good boy with lots of energy. The ...
A: It's a bit early |
