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| Subject | Date Asked |
| brushing teeth | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old girl with eight teeth. I have read many baby books and most of them mention ... A: What's really funny is that I don't remember. :) I know we watched a couple of cartoons where they ... | |
| brushing teeth | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old girl with eight teeth. I have read many baby books and most of them mention ... A: Lisa- interesting! I am so glad she is into it as well. What I do with my four year old, who is ... | |
| sudden behavior change | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm worried about my 3 year old sudden behavior change. He's a normal and usually active. He can ... A: I cannot diagnose anything, but I do suggest seeing a doctor since this has been going on so long. ... | |
| Toddler - 2years & 7 mths | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My toddler has been constantly getting ill over the last 6 months. He keeps getting a cough and cold ... A: Rachel- thank you for the question. Having to eliminate those items from a diet can cause ... | |
| Feeding | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Good Evening Ms. Cihla. My daughter's son will be 9 mos. old tomorrow. He is my love. He has two ... A: Paula- thank you for the question. I am afraid I cannot offer much advice other than to have mom ... | |
| Decreased appetite | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: My son was a premie when he was born weighing in at 4lbs 3oz. He is now 11 weeks old and weighs ... A: Cayanne- thank you for your question. You have to be a little careful with preemies and feedings. ... | |
| my 6.5 month old son rolls over in the night and cries. | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: He was never a good sleeper but recently he has started rolling over in the night and cries.No ... A: Aishwarya- thank you for the question. Is he rolling over on his own during the day? From back to ... | |
| almost 3-month old - odd feedings | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: my son is 3 months old on the 22nd. not too long ago i was going through PPD and trying to raise ... A: Rachelle- thank you for the question. I will be honest and tell you I am not sure what to make of ... | |
| How do you take away the bottle? | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 20 month old son that still drinks milk from his bottle, he has a bottle first thing in the ... A: Reneisa- thank you for the question. I am thinking that at this stage there really is no easy way ... | |
| reg my kid | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: we r having a 2.6 year old little girl.she is a very smart girl.the main problem is she will start ... A: Gayathri- thank you for the question. I think she is probably just a sensitive child. She might ... | |
| Just making sure | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if i could get some advice. My fiance and I are getting married next year. We've ... A: Stacy- thank you for the question. My husband and I, although we had dated for four years prior to ... | |
| 15 months of broken sleep | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old son and he is still being nursed to sleep. he has cows milk during the day and ... A: Monique- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. The ... | |
| Rocking | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 years and 8 month old kid who rocks while sitting on the couch and also rocks side to ... A: Anusha- thank you for the question. I cannot diagnose since I am not a doctor. Sounds like ... | |
| my child has lack of confidence | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: i m mother of 2 girls ages 4 yr and 1 year my elder daghterhas lack of confidence she doesnt do any ... A: Samia- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. I was out ... | |
| toddler wont sleep in her bed | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a very independent and strong willed two and a half year old daughter. From the time i ... A: Mina- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay. I was out of town on an emergency ... | |
| Toddler making me nuts | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a divorced mom of one 2 year old son. I love him but he is so clingy. He hates being around ... A: Laura- thank you for the question. You do sound a little down with the whole situation. Many two ... | |
| my 4 year old is misbehaving | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: i have 2 daughters 4 year and 1 year my 4 year is very nice but some time she is misbehaving with ... A: Samia- thank you for the question. I am going to guess that she's showing off or trying to gain ... | |
| Three year old tantrums | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a three-year old son who has had repeated tantrums throughout the day for about 6 months. ... A: Carrie- thank you for the question. I think you're doing everything correctly. I handle my three ... | |
| whining 16 month old girl | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: she does it all to get my attention. She whines so much and her cry is soo fake. What can i do to ... A: Nikki- thank you for the question. What I've learned about girls from raising two is that girls ... | |
| Sleeping Baby | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple questions - First we are trying the Cry it Out method for my 9 month old. So far ... A: Heather- thank you for the question. That's interesting that he would fall asleep in that position! ... | |
| 3 years old | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have just quit my job so i can have full time with my daughter . i am 39 and my daughter is 3 ... A: Huda- thank you for the question. Oh, there is so much you can do with her! You can sing songs, ... | |
| Preschooler sudden onset of crying at school | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: A little over a week ago my daughter was at preschool and said she had to go potty. They took her ... A: Amy- thank you for the question. If nothing else in her life has changed then I am going to go ... | |
| 5 year old likes to argue | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: My five year old daughter is an intelligent little girl (maybe too much so) who almost always likes ... A: Brian- thank you for the question. I think, because she's intelligent, she views arguing as a ... | |
| my 3 1/2 yr old suddenly stopped liking my live in boyfriend | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 and a 1/2 year old daughter and until recently she adored my boyfriend she used to tell ... A: I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. Here's the first thing I thought of when I read ... | |
| Dealing with my 4 year old | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a mother of a 4 year old boy, living with my husband, ma and pa in laws. Though my son can be ... A: Megha- thank you for the question. First, four year olds still have small attention spans. It is ... | |
| playing woes | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: My 10 month old has never really "played" with us. By this, I mean that we have books upon books ... A: Carla- thank you for the question. I am sorry for how long it took to get back to you. Firstly, ... | |
| My 3yr.old son is beating me up | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: How can I get my son to not to kick,pull my hair,scratch me and talk back to me? I get very ... A: Tammy- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. You are ... | |
| 6 year old seperation problems | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: We have always had a problem with him when starting a new pre school etc, and when he started KG he ... A: Dee- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. From what I've ... | |
| Querry for 18 month son | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, My child is exactly 18 months old, weighing 10 kg with a perfectly growing stages.We are ... A: Mayank- thank you for the questions. As far as the talking goes, all babies progress at different ... | |
| Milk Allergy | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My son has a milk allergy, and I am nursing. Have you ever heard that someone allergic to Milk ... A: Heather- thank you for the question. I have not heard of someone with a milk allergy being able to ... | |
| baby weight gain | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My six month old baby is not gaining adequate weight. He is breastfed, with some solids. He poops 6 ... A: Heidi- thank you for the question. Unfortunately, I cannot diagnose anything as I am not a doctor. ... | |
| My 2 year old not talking | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: My son will turn 2 next month but still he has not started talking.He used to say simple words like ... A: Minal- thank you for the question. Most children at the age of 2 should have about 25-50 words in ... | |
| 3 1/2 yr old son | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old son has suddenly started being afraid of everything at night time when it is time ... A: Leslee- thank you for the question. I am going to have to say that yes, it is the video games that ... | |
| baby fighting sleep | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 14 year old girl a 2 year old girl and now a 4 1/2 month old baby boy. My usual technique ... A: Vicci- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you. I have ... | |
| Girlfriends Toddler sleep problems | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been with my girlfriend now for three months, we have a great relationship and I love her 4 ... A: Joe- thank you for the question. I am sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. I've been ... | |
| 7 week old flinching while burping | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: My 7 week old is flinching at times while I burp him. I hope I'm using the correct terminology. What ... A: Geiselle- Thank you for the question. I am so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've ... | |
| Moving My Infant From Place to Place | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old boy. This is my first child. My husband and I have recently had some financial ... A: Liz- thank you for the question. I am sorry you've had these setbacks. I think that as long as ... | |
| need help with school history day project | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I am doing a History Day project. I have to ask someone a few questions for the project. (its part ... A: Courtney- thank you for the question. It appears one of your classmates found me as well! I love ... | |
| Sesame Street project | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: We are currently doing a project that has to do with events that were big in history. I am doing the ... A: Olivia- Thank you for the question. I actually got one, it appears, from a classmate of yours as ... | |
| Potty | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 months old. Ever since she was 3 months old, her potty is green in color. Is it ... A: Huma- thank you for the question. It doesn't sound normal. Is she taking any medication? Some ... | |
| my son | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: my son just turned three and im watching him sleep right now as im writing this, and he has been ... A: Phil- thank you for the question. My first response is to really not worry about molestation. ... | |
| what to say to a 3yr old | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3yr old and she askes for her dad what do i say to here...and and the father have shared ... A: Melissa- thank you for the question. I always go with the 'honesty is the best policy' routine. I ... | |
| 3yearoldgirl | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: i have a 3 year old she likes take her favorite blankie and start moving her hips on her bed she ... A: Angela- thank you for the question. The answer I'm going with here is 'if it feels good, do it'. ... | |
| Pinching | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: MY son is 21 months old. He goes to a day care. I resumed working after a break of 22 months...i ... A: Sarada- thank you for the question. I've been thinking. I do not usually work with the little ... | |
| 3-year old repeating self | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: My 3-year-old has developed an obsessive habit of repeating her answer to a question over and over ... A: Natalie- hmmmmmmm......I am not real sure what to answer here. Repetitious behavior is an ear mark ... | |
| daughter in bathroom | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: My grand daughter is 19 months. Potty training going well,especially for #2. Do you think it wrong ... A: Fred- thank you for the question. I personally feel it is inappropriate, even though she is still ... | |
| unusual behaviour | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My partners nearly 4 year old son has unusual behaviours. No matter where we are - my house, outing, ... A: Lucy- thank you for the question. I am also in agreement that something is not right here. The ... | |
| My son started crying at school | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: My 4 yr old son has been going to school since he was 2.5 yrs old and always liked it. recently his ... A: Sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Thanksgiving and I was horribly sick. I am always a ... | |
| 4 year old boy answering adults back | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has been attending his nursery for almost 1 year. He is generally well behaved ... A: Claudia- thank you for the question. There are many reasons why children display aggression and it ... | |
| 2 1/2: short attention span problem with connecting with child care staff | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My son is almost 2 1/2 and lives in a bilingual environment; one language at home and another in the ... A: Heidi- thank you for the question. There are certain situations that may draw out certain ... | |
| Toddler not sleeping. | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 boys at the ages of 9,5 and 2. The first two are from my first marriage,and my 2 year old ... A: Denise- thank you for the question. The first thing I thought of is when you mentioned that he ... | |
| My son started crying at school | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My 4 yr old son has been going to school since he was 2.5 yrs old and always liked it. recently his ... A: Dakshita- thank you for the question. How horrible for your son to have gone through that in a ... | |
| light sleeper | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old girl who wakes a hour or later after going to sleep screaming. Can not give you ... A: Tiffany- thank you for the question. Just a couple of things that I thought of. One would be to ... | |
| how ensure to the parents that the infants are safe and secure in the centre environment | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Natalie and Richard, parents of Eleni have been invited to attend as a part of their orientation to ... A: Emma- thank you for the question. I would make it a point to provide parents with teacher/child ... | |
| potty training 3yr old | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: So my son will be turning 3 in about 2 weeks and he is still not potty trained. He can do, he's ... A: James- thank you for the question. I've worked a lot with the little ones and came to the ... | |
| 4 year old + attitude | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter is full of attitude these days. To say she doesn't get along with her dad is ... A: Cherilynn- thank you for the question. My first question would be is there anything different ... | |
| Difficulty with making playdates for my 2 1/2 year old | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time Mom, 38 years old, of a 2 1/2 year old girl. I'm a lesbian living in a committed ... A: Kathy- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back with you on this ... | |
| 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: Katherine- Thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I was ... | |
| infant feeding | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old baby girl. We are first time parents and basically don't have a clue how to get ... A: Lisa- thank you for the question. I don't believe you can put a baby on a schedule per se, but ... | |
| my 3 year old son | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i am at BREAKING point and dont know where else to turn. My 3 year old son has always had a bedtime ... A: Chloe- thank you for the question. I've got a couple of suggestions to make that might help, but ... | |
| 3 year old behaviour | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: we had friends over for the last week end, who has a younger daughter. Now our daughter loves her, ... A: Wayne- thank you for the question. It sounds like your daughter was concerned with people coming ... | |
| sleep issues | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is nearly 23 months and about 10 days ago her sleep patterns suddenly changed and I am ... A: Tara- thank you for the question. I did a little bit of reading on the subject and couldn't really ... | |
| Peeing in her panties | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: She has been peeing in her pants about 5 times a day. I discipline her by putting her in time out ... A: Tammy- thank you for the question. It could be in reaction to your trying to train the youngest ... | |
| too much sleep? | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: My 4 year old daughter comes home from school at 230 and I have to fight to keep her up so I can ... A: Carla- thank you for the question. I do not think she's getting too much sleep. She is just worn ... | |
| 8 month old and solids | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: My 8 month old is giving my husband and I such a HARD TIME with eating her solids. She was 5.5wks ... A: Jennifer- Thank you for the question. There are a couple of things that jumped out at me. One is ... | |
| nappies | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: Our son is 3.5 and we're trying to get him out of the nappies. We started quite some time ago with ... A: Wimme- thank you for the question. You know, I've done both ways with my girls. My oldest was a ... | |
| toddler won't sleep | 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: Michelle- thank you for the question. I think, since there are so many issues within the family, ... | |
| 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: Kim- thank you for the question. Please be assured that most children, aged 2 to about 5 have lots ... | |
| night time sleep habits | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My son, who is three, keeps coming into our room in the middle of the night. At first, we would ... A: Camber- thank you for the question. Since volunteering on this particular part of the website, ... | |
| 6 mth old baby | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: baby woke up screaming sounded like she was having trouble breathing , should the mother pick her up ... A: William- Glad to know that everything turned out all right. Prunes will do it every time! If your ... | |
| preschool sleeping habits | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a girl 3 years old Jodie she's my only child , for the first two and half years she was ... A: Rasha- thank you for the question. I would think that whatever works for your family is best. I ... | |
| 6 mth old baby | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: baby woke up screaming sounded like she was having trouble breathing , should the mother pick her up ... A: William- thanks for the question. If the baby woke up screaming and sounded like she was having ... | |
| 11 Month Old Sleep Issues | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a breast fed 11 month old daughter who has never slept through the night. She wakes multiple ... A: Anne- thank you for the question. I apologize for being so late in getting back to you. I do ... | |
| Please help...i NEED sleep! | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: have a 3 year old boy, who is extremely active during the day. I have tried playing him hard ... A: Amanda- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My three ... | |
| 19 month old refusing to nap | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: My son is 19 months old and for the past 2 weeks has been refusing to nap unless I stay in there ... A: Angie- thank you for the question. It sounds like he might be going through a stage, a tough one ... | |
| Potty Trained toddler frequently peeing | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: potty for about a week now, but I'm not sure if what he's doing is normal. He will pee, in ... A: Lauren- thank you for the question. My three year old, as well, has potty issues that sometimes ... | |
| behavioural problem of pre-schooler | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: madam, my child is a boy of 5+ studying in prep.he is an active child.he is ... A: Rumana- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in responding, having computer ... | |
| crying toddler | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: i have a toddler who is 2yrs 9 months. everytime her father goes out of the house she cries as if ... A: Tumi- thank you for the question. I do not feel that you are doing anything wrong for her to ... | |
| 3yr old behaviour | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Our 3 and a half yr old grandson, Ethan, and his parents need some help. They have recently welcomed ... A: Lynette- thank you for the question. Wow, they've gone through some pretty big changes in their ... | |
| 5 YEAR OLD TWINS-BITING | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I have five year old twin girls who are in daycare. The other day at daycare they bit 6 children and ... A: Kandace- thank you for the question. I would try putting them on a behavior chart and putting up a ... | |
| don't know what to do with my 4 year old | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: My four year old throws tantrums when we tell him it is time to go after we leave places such as the ... A: Chandrika- thank you for the question. You can always put him in time out right there where you ... | |
| 3 mo old short-cycling naps | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: My 14 1/2 week old daughter has begun to short-cycle her naps. After I put her down for a nap, she ... A: Kristin- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I had a ... | |
| self soothing | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 month old baby girl and she will not sleep through the night. She wakes up at least once ... A: Sara- thank you for the question. I think, at eight months, that she should be able to sleep on ... | |
| 2 year old sleeping habits | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old daughter named Lana. She sleeps in her crib in the same room as my wife and I. ... A: Dan- Eczema is a rash on the body, usually torso and folds of limbs that looks similar to heat ... | |
| kids behaviour | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: As u also have 2 kids, I think u can understand my problem in a better way. I have 2 sons of 7 and ... A: Vani- I apologize, your first letter made it sound like it was his reaction to all conversation ... | |
| kids behaviour | 5/20/2009 |
| Q: As u also have 2 kids, I think u can understand my problem in a better way. I have 2 sons of 7 and ... A: Vani- thank you for the question. My first reaction is to suggest having his hearing checked. It ... | |
| 2 year old sleeping habits | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 yr old daughter named Lana. She sleeps in her crib in the same room as my wife and I. ... A: Dan- thank you for the question. I have difficulties in the sleep arena with my two year old as ... | |
| 22 month old wakes up screaming | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My son has been over the past 2 months woken up shrieking. When I go to pick him up, he completely ... A: Jennie- thank you for the question. Hmmmm....I admit, I'm stumped. It could be teething, but why ... | |
| 5 yr old granddaughter's behavior | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My 5yr old granddaughter is in preschool. She is very intelligent and has always been sweet and well ... A: JoJean- thank you for the question. I apologize profusely for not getting back to you sooner. I've ... | |
| my toddler | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 21month old son, he has a horrible temper. When ever he doesn't get his way he screams and ... A: Jennifer- thank you for the question. Two year olds are constantly testing their boundaries. They ... | |
| napping | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm a first time mother and have a 2 month old daughter. I'm having a hard time keeping her down for ... A: Veronica- Yes, an air purifier would work. We put Hepa air filters in our girls' rooms because our ... | |
| my 3.5 year old doesn't follow directions, talks back, doesn't listen | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: My 3.5 year old goes to a montessorri and yesterday for PTA, his teacher had a lot to say about him. ... A: Ana- thank you for your question. Montessori schools are renowned for pushing kids educationally. ... | |
| 3month old wont sleep in day time | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I am the first time mother of twins (boy/girl). They were 35 weekers my girls spent sometime in the ... A: Moni- thank you for the question. I am not really sure where to steer you, unfortunately. Have ... | |
| Excessive Chewing | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr. old son has recently started chewing on the window seals, tables, his fingernails. He ... A: Cher- thank you for the question. It is possible that his two year molars are coming in and that's ... | |
| 16 mo. Temper tantrams | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: My name is Lydia, and my question concerns my best friend and my god-daughter. My best friend is a ... A: Lydia- thank you for the question. What a situation! My youngest can throw some tantrums like ... | |
| napping | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm a first time mother and have a 2 month old daughter. I'm having a hard time keeping her down for ... A: Veronica- thank you for the question. She might be going through a sleep pattern change. Babies ... | |
| bathroom | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: hi i have a 2 and 3yr old both girls i wanted some advice on how to get them to stop touching ... A: Vikki- thank you for the question. I apologize for not responding sooner. My Internet was ... | |
| development | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: my grandchild is 30 months. He doesn't say more than one word at a time. I have been keeping him ... A: Carol- thank you for the question. It does sound like he might be a bit behind. I will give you a ... | |
| 2 1/2 Attitude | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old girl who is all attitude. I understand part of it is the age and ... A: Margaret- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My ... | |
| discipline | 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: Mobina- thank you for the questions. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. Our ... | |
| Is my son smarter than normal | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: Is there a possibility that my 15 mth old son is smarter than normal. In July he will be 18 mths and ... A: Jennifer- Thank you for the question. I think his verbal skills sound a little elevated for his ... | |
| Tantrums/Night terrors pls HELP!!! | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Please help i have a 2yr old son and a baby on the way(6 months pregnant), I dont no where to start, ... A: Mimi- thank you for the question. I think, since you say it was a pretty rapid onset of symptoms, ... | |
| Concerned over 26 month old language development | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I posted a question to 2 experts on the autism forum as I was initially ... A: Melissa- thank you for the question, and thank you for all the back ground information. That ... | |
| Wheat free diet | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6 year old son having some behavior problems at school and home. He will not sit still, ... A: Tina- thank you for the question. As of this time I do not know any oatmeal bread that does not ... | |
| one year old suddenly not sleeping through PM | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Our one year old daughter (DD) is suddenly not sleeping through the night. We implemented the ... A: Rachel- thank you for the question. Just a couple of things I thought of. The first is that yes, ... | |
| Crying 5 year old | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old daughter who seems to cry quite a bit. She used to cry if she could get her ... A: Louise- thank you for the question. What I've noticed, raising two girls, is that they are very ... | |
| potty training | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: hi my son is 27 months and go to the bathroom all the time to boo-boo but let me know sometimes that ... A: Sheena- thank you for your question. What I did with both my girls is to literally take them every ... | |
| potty training | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old girl that will be three in may and I don't know when she will be ready for potty ... A: Christina- thank you for the question. I think that you can probably try to start training her. ... | |
| my 31 months 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: Faiza- thank you for the question. I do not believe that the television had too much to do with ... | |
| sexual exposure | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son. At the age age of three he was exposed to pornography by a family member. ... A: Erica- I think you should use your judgement. If you feel that maybe talking with him about the ... | |
| sexual exposure | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old son. At the age age of three he was exposed to pornography by a family member. ... A: Erica- thank you for the question. I think you should probably sit down with your son, if you ... | |
| Worried my 15mo baby's deleopment. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am starting to become concerned about my 15month old sons development. He started crawling, ... A: Tray- thank you for the question. The only real contact I've had with little boys has been through ... | |
| pinching | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old son is constantly pinching me! He has always pinched sence the day I brought him home. ... A: Carla- thank you for the question. This is going to sound really bad, but have you tried pinching ... | |
| not listening and ignoring | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a boy who is 2 years and 8 months old.He is a lovely boy and can be very polite and ... A: Rodne- thank you for the question. A couple of things came to mind with your letter. It could be ... | |
| Almost 3yrs & Has Daily Tantrums | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of your assistance. It seems that once pretty quiet 2 year old who had occasional ... A: Erin- thank you for the question. My almost three year old is quite similar. I agree, some days ... | |
| Sleeping | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 21 month old used to sleep through the night. The past couple of months sh has been waking up ... A: Amie- you know, she might just be in 'delayed reaction' to the changes. Ride it out and see what ... | |
| Sleeping | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: My 21 month old used to sleep through the night. The past couple of months sh has been waking up ... A: Amie- thank you for the question. Hmmmm....interesting. It's possible that she is a restless ... | |
| Sudden onset of daily melt downs | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old with a language delay. Until now all the experts have told us that she has ... A: Wendy- thank you for your question. It sounds like your mom radar is going off. I firmly believe ... | |
| Working with your children | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I work with my 4 year old daughter, and she gives me more problems than any of the children there. ... A: Victoria- thank you for the question. My first reaction is to tell you to see if she can be placed ... | |
| Juvenile friction | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious to know more about goldilocks' after reading its story.Based on the goldilocks' & the 3 ... A: Warm- thank you for the question. It's all hard to say. Since I'm not the writer it's hard to ... | |
| when do toddlers start to talk | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: there my toddler is only 1 year and 6 months old and to my surprises she can already speak sentences ... A: Anthea- thank you for the question. Every child progresses at their own rate, but most babies ... | |
| Am i gonna lose my mind??? | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am on my 3rd pregnancy in 3 years. I have a 2 year old girl Az- Zahra, and a 3 month old boy Noah. ... A: Nadira- thank you for the question. Wow, you will have your hands full! I think that you can do ... | |
| potty training | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a 2 1/2 yr old that does not talk. She says some things but she cant tell me when she needs ... A: Jessica- thank you for the question. I would take her every half an hour and have her sit for you. ... | |
| sudden separation anxiety | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My son just turned 3 years old last month. He has been attending a play/preschool twice a week from ... A: Colleen- thank you for the question. I think that there is some separation anxiety going on, and ... | |
| School | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: So now i take him and stay every so often i tell him im going to make a call and go outside he gets ... A: Kristina- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My oldest ... | |
| weeing on floor at night | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year old daughter wakes most nights and takes herself to the toilet. Just recently she has ... A: Libby- thank you for the question. I apologize for the long delay in getting back to you. My ... | |
| waking up at night | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: my child is 2 years old, he sleeps about 11 hours at night, and he wakes up at 7am . at bed time i ... A: Nevin- thank you for the question. I am going to be completely honest with you and tell you I have ... | |
| 3mo. old sleep | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: We are first time parents of a 12 week old girl. We have successfully started a sleep routine at ... A: Charlie- thank you for the question. I think she would be fine at any time to go to her own room. ... | |
| attention seekers | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 6 yr old girl a 5 year old girl and a soon to be 4 yr old boy.. They seek a lot ... A: Audra- Thanks for the question. I am wondering the same thing myself! One thing I thought of, and ... | |
| Restless Infant | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: We have a 6.5 month old daughter who was born one month premature. She has not apparent health ... A: Jeffrey- thank you for the question. I'll be totally honest and say that I've not heard of this ... | |
| Milk rejection by my 3yr old | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: Please help! My 3.5yr old daughter has always been fussy about drinking her milk (with Pediasure- ... A: Subha- thank you for the question. I am going through this with my youngest right now. It is ... | |
| 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: Robert- Thank you for the question. I see nothing wrong with being 'old school'. That's how my ... | |
| Trouble falling to sleep | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 3 year old daughter who is having trouble falling asleep at night. She went through a ... A: Christy- thank you for the question. One thing that you can try, if you are not already, is to try ... | |
| Lengthening short naps | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: My baby is almost four months old. She is a good night time sleeper and we've got her on a good "4 ... A: M- thank you for the question. Does she stay asleep when the swing stops or does she wake up? If ... | |
| Nightly crying | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My son, Adrian, is almost six months. He just had his second heart surgery a month ago. The problem ... A: Shari- thank you for the question. Poor little mite! Well, because of the heart issues I'm a bit ... | |
| potty training | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a question in regards to potty training. I have a 20 month old daughter and was wondering ... A: Cherisse- thank you for the question. Every kid is different in when they are ready to start. If ... | |
| cannot get my anwser | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: and I cannot retrive the mail. I put in my e-mail and todays date and I keep getting a message sayi ... A: Connie- I hope you were able to retrieve your mail. I got a rating response so I think you were ... | |
| Stranger Anxiety? | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My granddaughter is 2 years old. A few months ago, she started reacting to some men - not all - by ... A: Pat- thank you for the question. It does sound like stranger anxiety but I cannot be sure. I've ... | |
| 2 year old sleeping habit | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old daughter (just turned 2)named Lana. For the past month or so, she seems to be ... A: Dan- thank you for the question. Kids at this age are perfectly capable of having dreams and ... | |
| Getting an 11 month old to nap | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: The only way I could get my baby to sleep, period, was to side nurse her. She had to be attached ... A: Jean- thank you for the question. What a tricky one. What you can do is start weaning her away ... | |
| Violent child | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My friends two year old boy when getting angry will hit himself, along with another concern the ... A: Dale- ummmm..it's hard to say. It could be something he will outgrow, it could be a sign of ... | |
| potty issues | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: My almost 3 year old has some serious potty issues and I am getting really stressed out about them ... A: Steph- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you! I think ... | |
| Violent child | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My friends two year old boy when getting angry will hit himself, along with another concern the ... A: Dale- thank you for the question. If you are close to this child's family you might feel ... | |
| 3 year old | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: so i have a 3 year old little girl who does not listen to anyone she is always in to every thing she ... A: Jessica- thank you for the question. At three they are still testing boundaries and seeing where ... | |
| 11 month old | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My 11 month old has started throwing tantrums when I try to diaper and dress him. He tries to roll ... A: Kathy- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. My youngest ... | |
| sleeping habits | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: My baby is 5 mths old..About 1-2 mths ago, we stopped the night time feeding and she was okay at ... A: Debbie- thank you for the question. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. My youngest ... | |
| Night time issues | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a son who is almost 2 1/2 and a daughter who is 7 1/2 who share a room. My son has recently ... A: Paula- thank you for the question. I apologize about the delay in getting back to you. My youngest ... | |
| Pooping on the Potty | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 years old and she peed on the potty easily and has never had a problem with that. ... A: Laura- thank you for the question. I would first try putting more fiber in her diet which might ... | |
| 4-year-old daughter with possible anxiety disorder or other? | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my daughter. She will be five in a few months. She has always, always been ... A: Stacey- thank you for the question. I think, since you did make an attempt at your doctor's ... | |
| 3 1/2 yr old daughters aggression | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for advise and help in dealing with my daughters aggression in the best possible way. ... A: Fiona- thank you for the question. First of all, I don't think you're failing her at all. By ... | |
| Ready to Have a Baby? | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: my husband and I have been wanting to have a baby for a few months. We feel that we are emotionally ... A: Cherie- thank you for the question. What an undertaking it is to have a baby! I honestly think ... | |
| 6-month-old spit-ups | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Since I had such success here last time, I figured I'd hazard one more question. Our happy, healthy ... A: Scott- thank you for the question. I am right there with you. My youngest was still spitting up ... | |
| Child social behaviour. | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: My 4.5 month old scares easily. Things like - loud sound, someone talking loudly or even his own ... A: Dennis- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in responding to you. I think it ... | |
| constant night waking -- 6-month-old | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: We're starting to get a bit frantic. Our otherwise angelic 6-month-old continually rolls himself ... A: Scott- thank you for the question. OK, sounds like your son is NOT a belly sleeper! :) It sounds ... | |
| Confused about my 3 yr old!! | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: The problem that I am having with him is that he is a very different boy at school. I recently got a ... A: Shoba- thank you for the question. I am intrigued to say the least. I would recommend having him ... | |
| Baby not Independent yet!!! | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby who is 8month and 3weeks old.Iam breastfeeding him and have started on solids since he ... A: Naaz- thank you for the question. I would relax my worries about the crawling and pulling up. ... | |
| 4 year old sleep prob | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years old and will be 5 in Feb. She has for the last year approx been getting up ... A: Renee- thank you for the question. You could try getting a dimmer lap, or switching to a night ... | |
| Babies Sleeping | 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: Lindsay- thank you for the question. I do not feel that you are doing anything wrong with how you ... | |
| What would you do in my situation? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: Well what would you do? ANSWER: Corrina- I apologize for delaying getting back to you. Work has ... A: Pedophilia is the sexual desire for children or the fantasy of sexual desire and relations with ... | |
| How do i get my child to go to sleep on her own??? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old daughter that ill not sleep at all. She will only take a 10 minute nap, and ... A: Jessica- you could try gradually decreasing the amount of time you hold her over the course of the ... | |
| Night feeds / soothing with bottle | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: My 8 month old daughter is still taking 8 oz of formula at night. She generally takes 3 or 4 ... A: Tara- thank you for the question. I agree, at 8 months, she should be able to sleep all night ... | |
| 14 Month Old Not Sleeping | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old daughter that ill not sleep at all. She will only take a 10 minute nap, and ... A: Jessica- Have you checked in with your pediatrician yet? They might be able to offer some advice ... | |
| Toddler Teething? | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 33 month old son and I am not sure if he has teeth coming through. The reason I am ... A: Amy- thank you for the question. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. It's been busy ... | |
| My 4 yr old son | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I am having behavioural problems with my 4 yr old son. He has been a handful since he was 2 yrs and ... A: That's what I'm here for. Glad things have been going a little smoother for you. I love your ... | |
| RE: Pregnancy & My Toddler | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old son and i am only 10 weeks off having my second child. My son has ... A: Crystal-Lee: thank you for the question. I do think that there might be some insecurity occuring ... | |
| What would you do in my situation? | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Well what would you do? A: Corrina- I apologize for delaying getting back to you. Work has picked up. I would start off by ... | |
| How much milk for 1 yr old | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old daughter.Is there any upper limit for the quantity of milk she can have in a ... A: Anou- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. At a year ... | |
| 13 month old daughter throwing fits | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 month old daughter who has apparently been blessed with my husband and I's temper. She ... A: Melissa- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I do not ... | |
| toddler mean to dad | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My 22 month old is being very ugly to her dad. Wants nothing to do with him, no hugs, no kisses, ... A: Renee- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I don't ... | |
| 3 month old | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions for you...I am in the military and am a single mommy for now until my husband ... A: Cody- thank you for the question. It is possible that this is your daughter's way of 'winding ... | |
| Toddler Suddenly Waking at Night | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: My 18-month old has suddenly started fighting his nightly routine. He has always been an excellent ... A: Laura- thank you for the question. I am sorry for the delay in getting to you. My opinion on ... | |
| sleep problems | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 years old girl since the first day she was sleeping in her own room ,of course till she is ... A: Rasha- don't worry about bugging me, that's what I'm here for! :) You did right. It's so very ... | |
| HELLO HOLLY, | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: "PLEASE HELP ANY ADVICE WOULD HELP US SO MUCH" WE HAVE A 17MO GIRL OLD ONLY CHILD UNTIL JUST ... A: Jason- thank you for the question. I had to think about this one for awhile. It's pretty standard ... | |
| This is a mental question. | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Call me sick or whatever but you're not coming from my point of view.I was looking at this little ... A: That's a tough question. I don't know what I would do in that case. I would be more willing to ... | |
| 9 month old cries and wont sleep well | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: My 9 month old daughter does not want to be left alone even for small intervals of time, not even ... A: Sylvia- thank you for the question. I'll do my best on this one! I think she is in a control ... | |
| sleep habbits for 8.5 month old | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I am in the military and stationed in italy. My wife and 8 months old daughter went home to the ... A: Kraigg and Nichole- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay. Over Thanksgiving ... | |
| sleep problems | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 years old girl since the first day she was sleeping in her own room ,of course till she is ... A: Rasha- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay. Over Thanksgiving break I was away ... | |
| 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: Michelle- thank you for the question. I am sorry about the delay. Over Thanksgiving break I was ... | |
| 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: Corrina- thank you for the question. I must admit, I'm a bit upset by your letter. You mention ... | |
| Sleep Problem | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I am writing you in hope that you can help me. I have an 11 month old baby. He is born in USA and a ... A: Anne-Sofie: Thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in responding. We had ... | |
| behavior problems (4-yr old boy) | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I have also posted this question to another person, hoping to get more input on the following: My ... A: Carolyn- thank you for the question. Please forgive my delay in responding. It sounds like he ... | |
| How to discuss bad parenting skills | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend is a wonderful person. He is loving and soft hearted, almost too much when it comes to ... A: Katie- thank you for the question. I apologize for my delay in getting back to you. This is a ... | |
| Sleep habits - 17 mnth old | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My daughteris 17 mths old and is sleeping really badly. She has gone a little off her food as well. ... A: Amita- thank you for the question. My first concern is that you mention that with the nighttime ... | |
| Sleep Patterns on my 11mo. old boy | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: My 11month old is not sleeping through the night very well, and my wife and I don't know why. We ... A: Kevin- thank you for the question. I am hoping I can offer some assistance. My youngest daughter ... | |
| toddler crying at night but still asleep | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 27 month old that has been sleeping very well at night for some tim now. We started ... A: Susan- thanks for the question. I don't think there's a whole lot you can do. If she's not waking ... | |
| early childhood | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: why does one of my three year old child follows me every where i go? A: Sophia- thank you for the question. My guess would be for attention. Toddlers and preschoolers ... | |
| Sexual behavior in toddlers | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: What is "normal sexual" curiosity in toddlers? My almost 3 year old grandson has been sticking his ... A: Margaret- thank you for the question. Well, to be honest, I don't have boys so I'm not real sure. ... | |
| preschooler and touching | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3 1/2 yrs old. His teacher recently approached me regarding some concerns he's ... A: Liz- thank you for the question. There are some red flags here, they may be minor, but they do ... | |
| "Effects of not having your biological father present through preschool years." | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Something my mother finally confirmed at age 21, my father was not my biological father. I was ... A: Tania- thank you for the question. I guess, for me, it depends upon the situation. I feel that ... | |
| Teething | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if you can help me but it's worth a try. My daughter got her first tooth at 9 weeks. ... A: Sarah- thank you for the question. You've got me here. I am not sure if that can happen. I ... | |
| Child has not ate anything | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old will not eat anything, this has been going on for about a month now and he has started ... A: Kimberley- thank you for your question. My first response is to the refusing liquids. I would get ... | |
| breast and bottle feeding | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 boys and have breast feed all of them.When returning to work i have given my other two boys ... A: Caroline- Thank you for the question. Hmmmmm.....I am not really sure! Neither of my girls wanted ... | |
| Our 3 year old is accussed of hurting another child | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Recently the mother of one of the children in my son's preschool has complained about aggresive ... A: Matt- Thank you for the question. Wow. I am not really sure where to start with this one. I ... | |
| Skin problem | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: My baby girl is 11 months old.She started getting rashes all over her body when she was 2 months ... A: Jhuna- thank you for the question. To me, and I am not a doctor so cannot make diagnosis, it ... | |
| 29 month old w/ severe separation anxiety | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a SAHM of 29 mo old son who has a expressive language delay, and we have been getting help with ... A: Lauren- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back with you. I like ... | |
| 2 year old stopped sleeping in bed | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter who just turned 2. She has been sleeping in her own bed for months with no ... A: Megan- thank you for the question. I apologize for my delay in getting back to you. I am a bit out ... | |
| Writing on the walls | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I went in to tuck her in and did not see it as she already had the light off when i went in to get ... A: Nathan- thank you for the question. I would continue what you are doing, make her help clean the ... | |
| Pre-schooler scared and crying in the school | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 and ½ year old son with a slight speech delay. He has been going to a Montessori school ... A: You might want to think about maybe meeting some of the other moms and having play dates at local ... | |
| Pre-schooler scared and crying in the school | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 and ½ year old son with a slight speech delay. He has been going to a Montessori school ... A: Saurabh- thank you for the question. It is possible that he is still scared of the fire drill ... | |
| ADVICE | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you can help me and give me advice for my son. My son is 2years and 4 months. He does ... A: Menca- thank you for the question. Hmmmm, interesting! I would try, at this age, to make it a ... | |
| tantrums of my 3+ son | 9/25/2008 |
| Q: my second son will be 4 yrs this october, he is affectionate, a quick learner and very active but ... A: Sucharita- thank you for the question. It does sound like he's entered into a routine that he's ... | |
| Mother with Sleep Disorder | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Holly - My wife and I just had our first baby about 2.5 weeks ago. Pretty much every night she ... A: Gary- thank you for the question. I thought of two things, and I apologize if you've already tried ... | |
| My daughter hates me | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old daughter. She is a handfull most times but want kids aint. She goes to bed ... A: Jan- thank you for the question. I do not think your daughter hates you. I do think she is going ... | |
| 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: Marisa- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I will take ... | |
| pooping in pants | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 4 in December and has been potty trained for over a year now. Lately he is pooping ... A: Marie- thank you for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Pooping is ... | |
| Sleeping habits of 3 month old twins | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I am having real trouble getting my 3 month old twins (both boys) to nap during the day. They seem ... A: Zara- thank you for the question. I am not real sure what to say, as I have no experience with ... | |
| 13 month old waking so early | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: Our 13 month old has never been a good sleeper. At 5 months he was still feeding during the night ... A: Vanessa- thank you for the question. I have a couple of suggestions for you. Just little things ... | |
| 4 year old sleep problem | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has been sleeping very poorly lately. She has been constantly waking up at least 4-6 ... A: Scott- thank you for the question. I, too am going through a horrible sleep pattern with my ... | |
| re: fear of handwashing | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: We have a child at our preschool who has a phobia to washing hands. I couldn't find anything on the ... A: Tracy- thank you for the question. Wow, I'm really stumped by this. About the only things I could ... | |
| Help! | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My 21 month old son is becoming more and more emotional about things. He screams his butt off at the ... A: Shelby- thank you for the question. I think, unfortunately, that it's the terrible twos creeping ... | |
| My 3 & 1/2 hitting kids in daycare | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My son just started daycare a week ago. The first day he was fine, by day two he hit a little girl. ... A: Jenny- thank you for the question. I'm going to try and see both sides of the story, as I was a ... | |
| Correcting behavior/ disciplining | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old that doesn't like to listen when I tell him no. After a few times of telling ... A: Shelby- thanks for the question. I have a two year old and I think sometimes the only words in my ... | |
| Should I be worried? | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old son. He seems to be behind in development- he started walking around 2 months ... A: Shelby- thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. All kids ... | |
| correction to my question | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is two and a half years old and she is bottle feeding only. During bottle feeding she ... A: Popi- not a problem! I still don't think there's anything wrong. Babies tend to bond with mommy ... | |
| eye contact during feeding | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is two and a half years old and she is bottle feeding only. During bottle feeding she ... A: Popi- thank you for the question. You didn't specify why she's bottle feeding only at age 2 and ... | |
| fear of noise | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 25 months old and now she developed of noise when she hears a train going by or a ... A: Prajin- thank you for the question. Certain fears develop at this age, and this may be one of ... | |
| my 3yr old has accidents on the floor | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: well my 3 1/2 yr old has been potty trained for about a year and been going to the bathroom in the ... A: Johnny- thank you for the question. Hmmmm, puzzling. It could be that she's getting engrossed in ... | |
| cartoons and children | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I am writing an argumentative paper with the hopes to discuss the dangerous possibilities of a ... A: Laura- thank you for the question. I am going to give it my best shot. I think that kids are ... | |
| fear of eating | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: my problem is that my 8 year old son swallowed a boiled sweet 2 weeks ago and choked on it!!! It has ... A: Tracey- thank you for the question. I am going to take a stab at it and hopefully offer you some ... | |
| Chronic constipation | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can help me with this, but my nearly 3 year old has been suffering constipation ... A: Cary- thank you for the question. Unfortunately, I don't think I'm going to be much help. I ... | |
| Toilet Training | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: i am a full time working mother of a 8.5 mths old girl.I have a very dedicated maid who looks after ... A: Anou- thank you for the question. I wouldn't worry about training her for at least another year ... | |
| speaking problem with my 2.7 year old daughter | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: . my child is 2.7 year old .goes to nursery std. but still she is unable to speak a proper ... A: Nisha- thank you for the question. Many children at that age are hesitant about connecting with ... | |
| giving up pacifier | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 2 and 8 months. At 2 we decided the pacifier should be given to the fairy, she ... A: Maria- thank you for the question. I think, right now, you've got enough stuff to deal with ... | |
| Feeding | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: i have a question,my kid is 6months completed and he doesnt sleep in the nights properly,he sleeps ... A: Sai- thank you for the question. At six months, I was feeding both my girls a breakfast of cereal ... | |
| sleeping issues | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My 10 month old has always been a good sleeper. she rolled over very young but then stopped. just ... A: Kim- thank you for the question. Unfortunately, she may not stop doing this. It's a new trick and ... | |
| 2 year old wakes up nightly and screams for hours | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My son is 2 1/2 years old. He has been sleeping pretty good until recently. He has been waking up ... A: Amanda- thank you for the question. It sounds like the original time might have been legit, but ... | |
| Sleepless Nights | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful little girl who I adopted from Guatemala and is now 14 months old. We received ... A: Jim- thank you for the question. This is a tricky one. You could try the Ferber Method which not ... | |
| 5 years old | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: Okay so I'm a mother of a 3 month old baby girl, and my husband has a 5 year old daughter from a ... A: Rachel- thank you for the question. You could get a toddler bed, but I would be worried about her ... | |
| 11 months old and not sleeping through the night | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: by baby is almost a year old, and dose not sleep through the night. She wakes up 3 to 6 times a ... A: Kendall- thank you for the question. Sleepless nights are frustrating. I would not eliminate naps ... | |
| good touch bad touch | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: My three year old daughter informed me that my niece had touched her private in a rather disturbing ... A: Ashley- thank you for the question. To be honest, I do not know what kind of an affect this might ... | |
| 14 month old bad sleeping habits | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: My breastfed daughter who is 15 months has always been a terrible sleeper where she has never slept ... A: Aimee- thank you for the question. Neither one of my girls were good night sleepers. I remember ... | |
| toddlers | 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: Trisha- thank you for the question. Poor little guys, how wonderful of you to take them in and ... | |
| Noisy breathing | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My son who is 3 months old now has some noisy breathing, seems like some mucus is stuck in his ... A: Shazia- thank you for the question. Infants are mainly nose breathers for many months, due to ... | |
| 22 Month Old Sleeping Issue | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 22 months old and has generally been a pretty good sleeper for naps and bedtime. ... A: Jennifer- thank you for your question. It's possible that she's realized that while she sleeps, ... | |
| 29 month old won't go to bed without a fight | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My daughter has always been a good sleeper. At 3 months she started sleeping through the night. We ... A: Stephanie- thank you for the question. It's hard to say when a child is ready for the next bed. I ... | |
| my toddler | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: i have a 11month old boy and we just found out the he is highly allergic to milk and soy and every ... A: Deric- thank you for the question. Food allergies are so frustrating! My youngest daughter has a ... | |
| 5 wk. old sleep habits | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a beautiful 5 week old daughter that I have found to be a little lazy with everything she ... A: Nina- thank you for the question. I think it sounds all right for now, she's only 5 weeks old. ... | |
| My 3 month won't sleep through the night anymore. | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: How do I get my 3 month daughter to start sleeping through the night again? Her naps started to get ... A: CJ- thank you for the question. I agree with not putting her on cereal right away. Babies are ... | |
| uncontrolled tantrums in my 4 year old | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a new single mother with 3 girls ages 10 , 8 , and 4. My husband and I separated in February. ... A: Michelle- thank you for the question. I am going to agree that a lot has changed in your little ... | |
| should I take her for professional help!? | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a SHM. I have the same spacing as you had stated in your profile. I have a nine year old son ... A: Denise- thank you for your question. I understand your frustration! My oldest can throw some wild ... | |
| bedtimes | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: My 2.5 year old was moved into a big boy bed 2 months ago with no problems. In past few weeks, he ... A: Kris- hello. I deal with the same issues with my 2 year old. Here's what I do, and it's going to ... | |
| Behavior of a 3 year old | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, who will be 3 at the end of August, is a bright, and very active girl. She has been a ... A: Marci- thank you for the question. I am not sure how much help I am going to be, unfortunately. I ... | |
| nap time | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: My son is 8 weeks old and has been sleeping through the night for probably 4 weeks (8 - 9 hours). ... A: Joanne- thank you for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. It's been a ... | |
| baby sleep | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm a mother of two, my son is 33-months-old, my daughter is 11-months-old. I've been sharing a bed ... A: Gabi- thank you for your question. Sounds like you've got a couple of things going at once. At 11 ... | |
| weight of baby | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: i am mother of 11month old baby,after 6month of my delivery i diagnosed by thyroid & i am breast ... A: Rajeshri- Thank you for the question. I checked a growth chart online and his weight was off the ... | |
| colic in a toddler | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know if this sounds like colic. My son is 17 months old. At 2:00am every night, he ... A: Reshaunda- Thank you for the question. I don't think it's colic. I think that usually only ... | |
| 2 year old Daughter | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a very loving 2 year old daughter. She has moments of hugging and kissing and being sweet as ... A: Sonia- thank you for the question. Two year olds are notorious for fits and spurts of anger and ... | |
| my 4year old boys aggresive behavior | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: fadi is my beloved son and admired by every one my parents adore him and so does he. which is ... A: Noha- Thank you for the question. I think you might be right on it being a stage. He could be ... | |
| my 19mo. old | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: How do I get my 19 mo. old to sleep through the night, stop throwing temper tantrums, and start ... A: Susan- hello! At 19 months throwing tantrums and not listening is pretty normal. The tantrums ... | |
| My 2 years old boys development | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I was just wandering what should my 26 month old boy should be able to say and respond to at this ... A: Melanie- hello! I am going through this with my 25 month old as I type this answer, so I ... | |
| 3yr old anger problems | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a red headed stubborn 3 year old boy. He is extremely lovable when he is getting his own ... A: Laurie- thank you for the question. I took a class on crisis management and learned some useful ... | |
| Passive character | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2.5 year old daughter and have noticed lately that she seems ot have a passive charcter. By ... A: Oya- hello! At this stage, toddlers engage in what is called 'parallel play'. This means that ... | |
| toddler all of a sudden cries when i put her to bed at night | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: my daughter isabella is almost 22mths old and from when she was born has always been a great sleeper ... A: Morena- thank you for the question. If you say that the last time this happened she was also ... | |
| neighborhood playmate | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a mom to a 5 year old boy and a 3 year old girl. We live in a neighborhood with no other kids ... A: Chris- thank you for your question. I've been in this situation as well and it's not easy. You ... | |
| 4yr old waking up at night | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have a 3 1/2 yr old that wakes up during the night screaming. when you ask him what is wrong he ... A: Nichole- thank you for the question. It's possible that he's having night terrors and when you ... | |
| My children | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a married man with 2 children ages 2 and 4.My children have had problems fom day 1 going back ... A: Cliff- I think it all depends on the judge that you get. Many judges still feel that primary ... | |
| 2 yr old w/ safety issues, behavioral issues | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I am a mother of four, the youngest of which is 2 1/2 and has been diagnosed with developmental ... A: Stephanie- hello! My expertise is with older developmentally delayed children, but I'll give it a ... | |
| My children | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a married man with 2 children ages 2 and 4.My children have had problems fom day 1 going back ... A: Cliff- several things come to mind for me. The first is that I wonder if they might need some ... | |
| Sleeping for a 1 year ol. | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: My 1 year old does not yet sleep through the night. She used to a few months ago have dinner at 6 ... A: My kids are in bed by 8 and 8:30, but that may not work for all families. If putting her to bed ... | |
| Sleeping for a 1 year ol. | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: My 1 year old does not yet sleep through the night. She used to a few months ago have dinner at 6 ... A: Amita- thank you for the question. I agree, the nighttime feeding needs to be cut out. I would ... | |
| Sleep | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old son and a 11 month old baby also a boy. My baby use to wake up once or twice for ... A: Chantel- thank you for your question. At 11 months, he is old enough to go all night without a ... | |
| soiling pants | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: my 4 year old son will not use the toilet he just soils his pants, but will use the toilet to have a ... A: Kirsty- You could try putting him on a sticker/reward chart. Every time he uses the toilet other ... | |
| 8-month old hyperactivity | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Holly. My wife and I just adopted an adorable little 8-month old Vietnamese girl. Adorable....during ... A: Rick- thank you for the question. I have never heard of this. My first thought was about the ... | |
| Bad parenting | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a married mother of two kids, ages 6 and 9. As a parent, I hold myself to a very high ... A: Maureen- You know, it could be both. She could be incredibly influenced by this guy and it could ... | |
| Bad parenting | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I am a married mother of two kids, ages 6 and 9. As a parent, I hold myself to a very high ... A: Maureen- thank you for the question. Thank you for being this woman's friend. I am going to have ... | |
| Change of Sleeping habits after illness | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: My 1 year old used to take regular naps at about 10.00am and 2.00pm in the afternoon. She used to go ... A: Mitsu- thank you for the question. It is so hard, when they are sick, to not spoil them and coddle ... | |
| sleep habits/feeding | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 week old boy, and he has a very mellow, seemingly even temperament. He feeds around 9:30 ... A: Shelby- thanks for the question. One thing I'm still learning is that siblings are different from ... | |
| my babys softspot | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: i was feeding my 5 weeks old when my 3 year old decided to run over on the other side of the room ... A: change- thank you for the question. I would think he would be all right. You might want to just ... | |
| Feeding Schedule/Habits for 7-month old | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7-month old daughter who has started eating solids, but I am unsure what to do next. We ... A: Katie- thanks for the question. I think your schedule sounds fine the way it is, especially if it ... | |
| 14 month old unpredictable naps | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old boy that for the past couple months has been taking random naps during the ... A: It's possible that he is still tired. Something may have brought him up out of sleep and he's ... | |
| 2 year old throws VIOLENT tempers | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: My son will be 3 years old in a few months. When he doesn't get what he wants or get his way he ... A: Vicky- thanks for the question. I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I should tell ... | |
| 14 month old unpredictable naps | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a 14 month old boy that for the past couple months has been taking random naps during the ... A: Iwona- thank you for the question. By his age they should be able to take just one big nap, but ... | |
| 11 month old wakes increasingly in the night | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Our 11 month old son has always been an excellent sleeper. 12 hours has been the norm practically ... A: Lynn- thanks for the question. He sounds like a determined little one! :) My thoughts are that ... | |
| how much to eat? | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: my baby is 2 months now and he eat alot for a 2 months. He drink about 4-6 ounces or maybe 7 every ... A: Keel- thanks for the question. It's possible that he's going through a growth spurt, therefore ... | |
| 3 month old sleep pattern | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: our 3 month old has been (lucky us!) a good sleeper. For the last month she has been sleeping from ... A: Cathy- thank you for the question. It sounds like your little girl has gotten day and night ... | |
| 3 Year Old's Behavior - Normal or Not Normal | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I am engaged to a man that has a son who just turned 3 years old, Liam. He has been divorced for 2.5 ... A: Tammi- thank you for the question. Liam sounds angry, to me. He could be reacting to the split ... | |
| divorcing and my 2 year behaviour changing | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I am divorcing from my 2 and 1/2 year son father. I moved in my new apartment with my son 2 months ... A: Chris- Wow! He means what he says, doesn't he? :) When he says no, I would try reminding him of ... | |
| toddler at daycare | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: this is the first time i'm asking a question on this website! I dropped my 22 months old daughter ... A: Sara- thanks for the question. This is totally normal. I wouldn't worry too much about it. The ... | |
| divorcing and my 2 year behaviour changing | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I am divorcing from my 2 and 1/2 year son father. I moved in my new apartment with my son 2 months ... A: Chris- thank you for the question. Children react to their surroundings and it sounds like your ... | |
| GETTING MY BABY TO SLEEP OVERNIGHT | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: our son adam is 12 1/2 months old and he wont sleep through the night. he is being breast fed & my ... A: Mike- thanks for the question. At a year, he's plenty old enough to go the whole night without ... | |
| Seeping In Own Bed Gets Upset Being Sick | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: He Sleeps In Our Room In his Bed The Problem We Have Is When Its Bed time we Bring his pillow Down ... A: John- I say this in good nature- your son has got your number. :) I agree with the doctors that ... | |
| toddler sleep issues | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have a 19 mo daughter (17 mo adjusted age) with 2 sleep issues. I ... A: Joanie- thanks for the question. It does sound like you guys developed some new routines while she ... | |
| umbilical cord | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a 13 day old son whose stump has not yet fallen off and has recently become bloody. No matter ... A: Tiel- thanks for the question. My youngest had a tricky cord stump too. Doctors now float between ... | |
| DNA PARENTAL TEST | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Sorry medam. No need fingerprinting, i need parental test. "why u know i am in khammam, hear one ... A: Ravi- I would think that if you went to the closest hospital to you their labratory should be able ... | |
| My Son Colin, who is 2 1/2 | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I have become recently concerned about my sons strange compulsion's / He will NOT let any children ... A: Stacy- thank you for the question. My first thought is that the basis of his issues are normal. ... | |
| Crawling | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a seven month old who is not interested in crawling at all. As soon as i put him on his tummy ... A: Anchala- thank you for the question. My youngest wasn't really interested in crawling until she ... | |
| baby food | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: My son just turned 4 monthes old today! He has been eating baby oatmeal for the past two weeks ... A: Shasta- thank you for your question. If he's not having any reaction after two weeks on the oatmeal ... | |
| 11 month old sleep pattern change | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I am the mom to 3, ages 8, 4 and 11 months. The younger 2 needed more sleep training that my oldest ... A: Judy- thanks for the question. I know that sometimes their sleep patterns will change a bit, and ... | |
| How to remove pacifier | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm a mother of a 13 month old tod. He is now practicing talking and his teeth are forming and i ... A: May- thanks for the question. I admit, I am wondering how to take away the pacifier from my 20 ... | |
| Crying 4 yr old | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: My four year old daughter crys over anything and everything. From what she wants to wear in the ... A: Dana- thank you for the question. I am finding, by raising two girls, that girls are sensitive and ... | |
| Sleeping Habits | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a wonderful, calm eight month old who is a great sleeper. The problem is getting her to ... A: Leslie- thanks for the question. My first question is, when she was co-sleeping, how did you get ... | |
| Good friends with parents of an out of control child | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Holly. I read that you can give advice on behavioral issues. We have friends that are very dear to ... A: Melissa- thanks for the question. Wow, what a situation you're in. I can imagine the restraint ... | |
| mum to a 6.5 month old | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6.5 month baby boy and im confused asto the amount of food i should be giving him. how many ... A: Colette- thanks for the question. At six months, I was giving both my girls some infant cereal ... | |
| Our boy(3year) almost hates to eat. | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: Since our son was born, more than 90% of the time he has to be forced to eat his food, sometimes ... A: Gabriel- thank you for the question. Let me tell you about my oldest's issues and what we do. ... | |
| Potty Issues | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old boy who has been potty trained for a year. He was very easy to train, had no ... A: Sharon- thanks for the question. I can offer you some insights, I hope. You say that when you ... | |
| Sudden Difficulty in Sleeping/Toddler | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 27 months, and all of a sudden she is having trouble sleeping, both at night and at ... A: Jeanne- thank you for the question. It does sound like your daughter has some separation anxiety ... | |
| Toddler allergies | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old who is allergic to walnuts, pecans and sesame seeds according to allergy ... A: Melissa- thanks for the question. Have they tested your son for a wheat allergy? That was one of ... | |
| vomiting 9 month old | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: This might be a question that's difficult to answer. My baby has a well-child appt in a two days, ... A: Paula- thanks for the question. I would normally assume he's over eating or eating too fast, but ... | |
| fussy eater | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My son is almost 9 months old (he started eating solids at 4.5 months). I am having a great deal of ... A: Karen- thanks for the question. You are probably not going to like my answer. He is probably ... | |
| My baby's food habits | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My question is regarding the food habit of my 1 year old son. He is normal at his daily routines i.e ... A: Shubha- thank you for your question. He might be protesting the change in textures and flavors. ... | |
| 5 month old - difficulty feeding | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old son who has been bottle feed since he was 3 months old. I have been pumping and ... A: Shikha- As of now, I'm out of ideas. I know that breastmilk is sweeter than formula, so it might ... | |
| 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: Sarah- Don't feel guilty! My 19 month old is quite similar. She throws tantrums when she doesn't ... | |
| 5 month old - difficulty feeding | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old son who has been bottle feed since he was 3 months old. I have been pumping and ... A: Shikha- thank you for your question. I am wondering if maybe he's frustrated because he needs a ... | |
| 1 year old but not eating | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: My baby is turning one in 2 weeks but he is only drinking about 25-28oz of milk each day. He does ... A: Laura- thanks for the question. I am not going to be much help here since it seems to maybe be a ... | |
| my baby drinks alot of milk at night | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11 month old daughter. She is in good health and all. but i am worried because she drinks ... A: Aida- thank you for the question. At 11 months she should not be getting up to eat. Don't blame ... | |
| how to deal with 4 year olds meaness | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: My grandson Connor was located in Cali away from his father & me "Nana" and in a situation where his ... A: Renee- I am just thrilled with your first day! What a creative and fun grandma you are!! If you ... | |
| 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: Renee- thank you so much for your question. My heart is just breaking for you all. That little ... | |
| Please help us! | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: Ok this is a difficult one. My 8 month old wont sleep. I know you probably get these alot but we've ... A: LeAnn- I am so sorry you are all going through this. I am not sure if I'm going to be much help. ... | |
| baby development | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My son is just over 12 months and not sitting properly. He can sit leaning forward with his hand ... A: Teresa- thank you for the question. I am so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. We had a ... | |
| formula feeding | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: I know there is a table to determine how much baby formula a baby should be getting by there ... A: Kristy- thanks for the question. I am not familiar with that chart, and didn't see one when ... | |
| 3.5 year old son and dislikes school | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: My son is in preschool two days a week for 2.5 hours each day. In the beginning he loved going now ... A: Julie- thanks for the question. I kind of feel like I'm missing some information, so I'm going to ... | |
| not eating | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: My son is 2 years and 4 months weighs only 23 pounds and 33 inch height. His eating time just a ... A: Anu- thank you for the question. Mealtimes at our house are sometimes battlefields as well. You ... | |
| I need help!!!! | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: i'm 23 years old and I have a 16 month old son and he's very active. He doesn't seam to want to play ... A: Celine- thanks for the question. I am so sorry you're having such troubles! This is an age where ... | |
| behavior issuses | 11/30/2007 |
| Q: I need help with my 3yr. old daughter. It's just her and I at home and she is very aggressive. She ... A: Mindy- thanks for the question. I agree, I think she might be in need of some kid time. Mommy and ... | |
| feeding my 6 month old baby | 11/26/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old baby boy and this is my first baby. My baby has stopped breast feeding since ... A: Melody- thank you for the question. Sometimes when you switch from breastmilk to formula, they may ... | |
| food allergies and behavior | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: There is so much contraversy surrounding diet/allergies and it's effect on preschool children's ... A: Patricia- thanks for the question. Our youngest is on a wheat-free diet due to allergies, and we ... | |
| Toilet Training | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: My boy has just turned 5, he has been wearing pull ups to bed for some time know, but is still ... A: Martin- so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. We had a hectic holiday. If you are ... | |
| Toilet Training | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: My boy has just turned 5, he has been wearing pull ups to bed for some time know, but is still ... A: Martin- thanks for the question. I would continue taking him to the toilet before he goes to bed, ... | |
| query for my child diet | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: I am anu from India.Ihave a 6 month old baby.we are vegetarian. tell me the foods which i can give ... A: Anu- thank you for your question. In America, most pediatricians advise at five months to ... | |
| Please Help! | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: There is some nights that she will only sleep an hour at a time and I am the only one who gets up ... A: Angela- thanks for the question. I love the fact that you've already set up a night time routine. ... | |
| 9 month old waking early | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: My 9 month old son has been waking early in the morning for months. He is on a great routine, and ... A: Keri- thank you for the question. My oldest is an early riser and until she was old enough to fend ... | |
| angry 4-year old | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: hi my name is cindy and my question is what do i do with my 4yr old son he has been aggressive since ... A: Cindy- thanks for the question. It does sound as if he's angry for some reason. Has there been ... | |
| slighht motor tic | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: i think my daughter developed a motor tic, she shakes her head a few times a day like she is saying ... A: Kelly- thanks for the question. I am glad that you took her in to see a physician. I am sorry ... | |
| Behavior Issues at school | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: I have an almost three year old boy who has recently start acting out at school. He is in a two day ... A: Leigh- thanks for the question. Ok, I see a couple of things from your description. I see a need ... | |
| 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: Christine- thanks for the question. I go through this on a daily basis with my 7 year old. It is ... | |
| fussy preschooler | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: my younger son is 2years old . he is very fussy about eating solids and i have to give him food ... A: Vidya- thank you for the question. I would try to gradually increase the type of coarse food you ... | |
| Homemade Babyfood | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: my baby girl will be 8months old pretty soon. i usually prepare homemade baby food and she seems to ... A: Sarina- thanks for the question. Kudos to you for making your baby girl homemade food! I never ... | |
| 23 month old sleep | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: i have a 23 month old. She sleeps from 7:30 om to 7 am. She takes a morning nap from 9 to 11:30 ... A: Jennifer- thanks for the question. Wow! Wish I had your nap schedule! Every kid needs different ... | |
| moods | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I have an almost 4 yr. old daughter who is very strong willed. She goes to preschool twice a week ... A: Kerry- thanks for the question. I, too, have strong willed girls. It gets frustrating, to say the ... | |
| an immature 5yr old boy | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: i have a 5yr old boy.he has just started his first year at school and is finding it very difficult. ... A: Gillian- thank you for your question. I am sorry you and your son are having such trouble! Lots ... | |
| Three year old and daycare issues | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: He is going to my church daycare each day while my husband and I go to work. Recently in the past ... A: Carol- thank you for your question. That is a troubling situation. It sounds like a couple of ... | |
| My 12 month old's sleeping habits | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a 12 mo old daughter that is a great sleeper. She takes a nap in the morning for an hour and ... A: Heather- thanks for the question. It sounds like she's just had a change in sleep pattern. Babies ... | |
| problem | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: my son is 15months old.he has a very disturbed sleep during the night.the problem started when he ... A: Jin- thanks for the question. It does sound like he's used to the getting up for feedings routine. ... | |
| ear piercing | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old daughter and I was wondering when do you think it would be okay to get her ears ... A: Cherisse- thanks for the question. I'm probably not the best person to ask about ear piercing in ... | |
| 15 month old sleeping habits | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that a 15 month old should be sleeping between 13-15 hours in a 24 hour period, yet ... A: Melissa- I would. My youngest is 16 months, and she starts to peeter out at about 7 as well. ... | |
| 22-month old daughter dislikes daycare | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: My daughter will be 22 months soon, and she just started day care about a month back. Till then she ... A: Shuba- thank you for your question. Wow, what a situation! I think she might be missing the ... | |
| 15 month old sleeping habits | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have been told that a 15 month old should be sleeping between 13-15 hours in a 24 hour period, yet ... A: Melissa- thanks for the question. Yes, common talk says 13-15 hours with a 2-3 hour nap as well. ... | |
| Ferber method? | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I've been having issues with my 10 month old, Aidan's, sleeping. We have a bedtime routine of bath ... A: Jessica- thanks for the question. I love the fact that you've set a night time routine. Hooray! ... | |
| 21 month boy and 7 years girl not eating | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I have a 21 month old son--- was very good eater till about he was 8-9 months, thereafter he is not ... A: Sonu- thanks for the question! I have a seven year old with the same problem. It's frustrating! ... | |
| 13 week old sleep | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: My baby is 13 weeks old, she was doing fairly well with going to bed at night. It takes a good 1/2 ... A: Cindy- I'm going to attach a site on the Ferber Method for you. There are plenty of variations on ... | |
| 13 week old sleep | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: My baby is 13 weeks old, she was doing fairly well with going to bed at night. It takes a good 1/2 ... A: Cindy- thanks for the question. It sounds like she may have hit a change in sleep stage. Some ... | |
| my eight month old wont sleep | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old daughter. We Moved 3 months ago. My daughter has been waking at night now for ... A: Mary- thanks for the question. I'm not sure how much help I'm going to be for you unfortunately. ... | |
| worried mom | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: i have a 4 year old boy and he started touching himeself and rubbing and he even lays down on the ... A: Maribel- thanks for your question. This is a sticky situation. Everything I've read about human ... | |
| Toliet Training Issues | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: She has been attending classes without me such as ballet and gymnastics without me all year and as ... A: Kerry- thanks for the question. I am sorry you're having trouble all of a sudden! I am wondering ... | |
| baby wont sleep | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: She hardly naps and is always fight with herself to get sleep. she naps for 15 minutes and wakes up ... A: Aida- thank you for the question. My two girls were both problem sleepers and my youngest had ... | |
| Behavior with divorce | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: . She wont listen, she talks back and she is always crying for her father. I try to do everything in ... A: Jessica- thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear of your divorce and your daughter's ... | |
| Toddler belching & grunting | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: My 2 and 1/2 yr old has started belching and grunting when he drinks his milk. I sometimes think he ... A: Jamie- I would think it's just a stage. You didn't mention how long it has been going on, but it ... | |
| infant sleeping habits | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: We have an 8 month old little girl; she will not sleep through the night. At six months she was ... A: Hmmmm, both my girls would fall asleep during a feeding, but that was when they were really little. ... | |
| help on toilet training | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 4yr old son that is speech delayed. He is in preschool now, and will soon be receiving ... A: Stephanie- thanks for your question. Has he been evaluated by anyone else to make sure there are ... | |
| infant sleeping habits | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: We have an 8 month old little girl; she will not sleep through the night. At six months she was ... A: Rob- thank you for your question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you, but I've been ... | |
| older brother always being mean | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: I have two boys one 8 and the other 2 for some reason my oldest son is always being mean to the 2 ... A: Nilda- hello again! With the youngest at 2, he's searching for boundaries and looking for you to ... | |
| Baby hungry | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: My grandaughter was born 1 month ago. She wakes up every 2 hours for feeding. My daughter was ... A: Nancy- thanks for the question. Most pediatricians would not recommend cereal at this young age. ... | |
| My toddler is keeping me up! | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: Help! My son Andy will be 2 on Monday and he decided to give me a hard time sleeping now! Here is ... A: Dina- thanks for the question. You didn't mention, what's his napping schedule in the day? He ... | |
| naps | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: My child is 10 months old and sleeps for 11 hours at night, but she will only take at the most a one ... A: Chris- thanks for the question. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I, too, went ... | |
| peeing - attention getting | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Our 3 year old daughter has been successfully potty trained during the day for nearly a year, naps ... A: Holly- thanks for the question. I apologize for the delay in responding to you. It sounds like ... | |
| Fear of Sleeping by himself | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: He tells us that there is a bad guy up there. I have not slept a good night in over 6 weeks. We ... A: Tamsy- thanks for the question. I apologize for taking so long to answer, I've gone back to work ... | |
| concerned about 23 months old | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a 23 month old bot who says only a few words like ight(light), up, addy(daddy), dirty and ... A: Vidhya- thank you for your question. From what you are describing, I would most definitely keep ... | |
| Peeing pants | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a concerned parent. I have three girls but the one I am having a problem with is my 3 yr old ... A: Brenda- thanks for your question. Toilet training can be rough! Some kids get so into what ... | |
| 19 month old behaviour | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a 19 month old (and a 3 month old) who won't listen to anything I tell/ask her to do. She ... A: Amanda- I am sorry if my response was not helpful to you. These are just some things that I do ... | |
| sleep disorder | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: My 4 months old had been getting up in the middle of the night a lot. Her feeding schedule during ... A: Lily- Sorry I didn't have any new advice for you, and I apologize if I inadvertantly offended you ... | |
| feeding our baby | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: can you occasionally feed children of 4 weeks old full fat or semi skimmed milk A: Sarah- thank you for your question. No, you cannot feed a baby any kind of cow's milk until they ... | |
| sleep disorder | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: My 4 months old had been getting up in the middle of the night a lot. Her feeding schedule during ... A: Lily- thank you for your question. I'm going to give you my thoughts. Neither of my girls were ... | |
| Baby's sweaty Hands & Feet | 8/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a question that I was hoping you could answer for me or refer me to someone that might now. ... A: Dan- thanks for the question. Hmmmm....I'm intrigued. Some questions came to mind, and I ... | |
| Behavioral Children 2 & 4 | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: My son is 2 and my daughter is 4, although she is developmentally delayed with a feeding tube (she ... A: Alex- thanks for your question. My first thought is that yes, they are both probably entering the ... | |
| language issues | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old son who refuses to talk. He'll say cup, mee mee( that's his way of saying mamma ... A: Jennifer- thank you for your question. Now, let me preface by stating that all children reach ... | |
| 3 years lod daughter | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: my three years old daughter doesn't listen to me when i ask her to do something she says she will do ... A: Angela- thanks for the question. Sounds like you've got your hands full. Let me address the ... | |
| 4 yr. old developemental qestions | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I am a mother of 2 boys (4 & 7). I am concerned about my 4 yr and his development. It is hard to ... A: Jill- thanks for the question. First off, it's always hard not to compare your second with your ... | |
| Behavior problem with my 4 year old | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I have a question, first of all I have my 2 boys who are 4 and 2 part time. My oldest, Jordan has ... A: Brianna- thank you for your question. I, too, have a sensitive and orderly child. They're tricky ... | |
| sons sleep at wedding reception | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: I am throwing a party at my house that will go from 8:00 PM to about 3:00 am. i know a few people ... A: Jeff- thanks for the question. If you are ok with it, then you can broach the suggestion to them. ... | |
| 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: Karen- thanks for the question. If your doctor is not concerned with her weight and progress, you ... | |
| infant feedings | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a grandmother of a 4 month old little girl. I will most likely be doing a lot of babysitting ... A: Lynn- thanks for the question. There is no ignorance to forgive! I had six years between kids and ... | |
| baby game | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: My son is now 3 months 10 days. i want to know that how we can make him happy by playing ie what ... A: Satish- thank you for the question. At this stage, they are just becoming a bit more aware of ... | |
| Infant Feeding Query | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: I have been nursing my child for the past 5 months.I have now introduced him to solids & am trying ... A: Juvena- thank you for your question. I would start with only doing maybe breakfast and dinner and ... | |
| 4 Year Old Tantrums | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My daughter has just started throwing tantrums like I have never seen. She screams, cries, throws ... A: Julia- thank you for the question. Well, you've gotten part of it solved, figuring out what's ... | |
| tantrums! | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: It is out of total distraught that I am seeking some much-needed help! I have a 2-year old and a ... A: Marcelle- Thanks for the question. I'm going to answer this at first from a teacher point of view, ... | |
| behaviour | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: i have 3 kids aged 5,2,1 my 2 year old hits and spits at the other two. i have tried everything with ... A: Margi- thanks for the question. My do you have your hands full! At age two, they've earned the ... | |
| My daughter kissed a girl | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: My 6 yr. old was in the living room playing with her friend and i went in and found them lieing on ... A: Miriam- thanks for the question. Children are always curious about their bodies, and from a young ... | |
| 2 1/2 year old keeps getting out of bed | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: How do I keep my 2 and 1/2 year old from getting out of bed? We tried taking away a stuffed animal ... A: Jeanine- thanks for the question. Bedtimes are so trying! As I type this my 7 year old is begging ... | |
| starting solids | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: "Hello! I am wanting to start my 5 month old daughter with rice cereal. right now she drinks 5 ... A: Wendy- thanks for the question. That actually sounds like a fabulous plan. You can extend the ... | |
| 3 yr old sleeping issues | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: My son has never had a problem w/ sleeping through the night untill recently.He has a strict bedtime ... A: Chelsie- wow do you have a lot going on for you! I would've been scared to death! There is the ... | |
| baby sleep problems | 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: Lily- thanks for the question. Oh, I feel as if I'm reliving the first 6 months of my youngest's ... | |
| behavior issues | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: i have a 4 year and a 19 month old. i am going insane. my four does not listen except when at ... A: Nikki- Thanks for the question. I am so sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Busy ... | |
| Preschooler/ potty training and behavior issues | 5/24/2007 |
| Q: My son James is going to be turning 4 in Aug. He is still in diapers. He wears training pants but ... A: Sara- thanks for the question. Of course there's hope for him!! There's hope for every child. ... | |
| My toddler hitting | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a single mother of a 3 year old son. It has always just been him and I. I will admit that ... A: Ashley- Thanks for the question. Three year olds are still testing boundaries and striving for ... | |
| feeding | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: my baby is 5 months old and im giving her solids twice a day how many milk bottles should she have a ... A: You know, I'm always so leary of doing anything new with my girls foodwise. Even more so since my ... | |
| feeding | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: my baby is 5 months old and im giving her solids twice a day how many milk bottles should she have a ... A: Vikki- thanks for the question. I am going to base my answer on what my pediatrician told me for ... | |
| 3yr. old Meltdowns- dealing with | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: Our 3 yr. old daughter has always been a "whiner" and has always had meltdowns- the crying loudly ... A: Laurie- thanks for the question. Isn't this fabulous? My oldest did this, and still does. It is ... | |
| 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: Cely- thanks for the question. I am not sure how much help I'm going to be. Both of my girls ... | |
| 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: Sheila- thanks for the question. I apologize for getting back to you so late, but my computer was ... | |
| Sleeping pattern for eight month old | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: My son does not sleep well at night! I guess in part I have given him bad habits in that I take him ... A: Brona- thanks for the question. First, you are not the over-zealous mother!! All mom's worry. ... | |
| 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: Shane- Thanks for the question. Most definitely I would get something. Sometimes at consignment ... | |
Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers
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Holly Cihla
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I am a mother of two girls, ages 3 years and 9 years. I have worked with children of varying abilities and ages for over seventeen years and am currently teaching junior high special education. I can answer questions on infant feedings, sleeping habits, play, developmental milestones and behavior and issues with school age children that include school, learning, behavior and home issues. I can also help you with wheat and gluten allergy diets as my youngest has a wheat allergy. I can also help out with exzema as both of my daughters have it. I can also help with basic questions on Juvenile Diabetes as my oldest daughter is diabetic. I CANNOT diagnose anything. If you are unsure, please call your doctor. I CANNOT answer medical diagnosis questions, or things of that nature. If it is a medical issue, or you are just not sure, I always suggest checking in with a pediatrician.
Experience
Experience in the area: I am a mother of a 3 year old daughter and an 9 year old daughter. I have worked with children of all ages for over 17 years in various forms. I have worked in the day care setting, as a nanny, at summer camps, and as a liason for families with children that have neuromuscular disease. I am currently a special education teacher that specializes in learning disabilities and minor behavior disorders. Organizations: I am a member of Kappa Delta Pi. I volunteer with the Children's Miracle Network and Children's Hospital. Education/Credentials: I have a bachelor's degree in special education and have been trained in the PBIS Behavior Method (Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies).
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