| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Working with a toddler | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have two children under the age of four. Both of them are throwing tantrums at a drop of a hat, ...
A: I think it is really great that you have been able to identify when your children are throwing a ...
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| 3.5 yr old daughter behavior problems | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a few behavioral issues that are very confusing and frustrating to me. 1. she has ...
A: Certainly the tantrums etc will pass and probably try to ignore it although I can understand if you ...
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| vomiting after a temper tantrum | 9/7/2009 |
Q: My daughter who is now 29 months old vomits whenever she doesn't get her way. For example, she ...
A: She is young and hopefully she will outgrow this habit. What do you do at the moment when she does ...
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| emotions | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I am asking this question 20 years too late but I thought you can help me understand the process of ...
A: It is very difficult to answer and it would sound like he has always been this way which would ...
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| Toddler behavior w/MOM | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My 27 month old boy seems to know how to push my every button! My husband and I both have very ...
A: What's happening before nap time? Is he using his energy or doing acitivities? Is he playing with ...
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| Aggressive toddler | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am a mom to a 26 month old girl. She is a very active child with a high spirited personality. She ...
A: Your daughter is still quite young and you have done a great job of identifying what she is doing ...
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| 5 yr old with anger issues.. | 9/3/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if you can give me some tips and maybe help me to understand what my child is going ...
A: Are there times in particular when he is worse, ie. when tiredness, hunger may be a factor in his ...
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| trying to seek help on raising a 3 yr old | 9/3/2009 |
Q: ok, i am having a hard time raising my 3 yr old son. i have a five yr old son and they are two ...
A: The night sleep issue. What time is he going to his room? Probably if he is happy to play there ...
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| trying to seek help on raising a 3 yr old | 9/1/2009 |
Q: ok, i am having a hard time raising my 3 yr old son. i have a five yr old son and they are two ...
A: Are there any behaviours that really stand out? It would be easier to give some strategies if there ...
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| my agressive 2 year old.... | 8/30/2009 |
Q: My daughter was once a 'perfect angel' and then when she turned 2 it all changed, actually a month ...
A: It is difficult to know why this is happening suddenly, has there been any changes in her situation ...
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| 3 yr old screams when he goes home | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I am the grandmother of a 3yr old boy, my son and his mother never married,My son lives at home and ...
A: I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you to see your grandson crying like this. It is ...
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| 5 year old starting school | 2/15/2009 |
Q: My son is 5 years old, one of the youngest in his class, bright strong willed and big for his age. ...
A: It would sound like a simple settling in issue and pushing the boundaries or testing what he can and ...
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| 3 Year Old Behavior Question | 2/13/2009 |
Q: My daughter turned 3 in November and I am having a difficult time with her behavior. I have 2 ...
A: A third child can be challenging and time consuming especially when there is a fairly large age gap. ...
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| Regression with potty training....HELP! | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old son who we find (and have been told) is quite advanced for his age. He is (and ...
A: It is very difficult when children are advanced as they may not have the capacity emotionally to ...
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| Baby sitting a 3 year old- Who throws huge temper tantrums | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am currently baby sitting a 3 year old and a 6 year old for 4 days while their parents are out of ...
A: You are the babysitter and she is probably testing the boundaries to see how far she can go, ...
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| toddler chew problem | 2/5/2009 |
Q: i have two year old girl..who was born prematurly(28week)and she was only 1 lb 5 ounce...so when i ...
A: Slowly introduce little chunks. Mash food with a fork rather than puree the food. She may not like ...
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| OCD 3.5 year old | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I was reading some of the questions/answers and came across a question someone ask you on 7/1/08. ...
A: Children at 3-4 years cannot focus long at all. With reference to the soccer game, where he ran ...
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| Feeling at my wits ends | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I am writing for help on dealing with my defiant and aggressive 2 year old son. We have tried ...
A: Does he control himself when he is on outings and is this behaviour worse at home? These tantrums ...
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| Developement of empathy | 10/27/2008 |
Q: I have a very bright 27 month old. He started recognizing symbols (alphabets, numbers, shapes) at ...
A: It may simply be that his emotional side needs to catch up to his mental ability. Although, if you ...
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| 5yr old son sleeping | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My son is 5 1/2 and i'm 3 months pregnant. my son goes to sleep in his own bed and has done for many ...
A: Some children want company and it is a real reason for getting up. It is going to be slow but for ...
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| 3.5 year old health nut | 10/27/2008 |
Q: My 3.5 year old is obsessed with "healthy" foods. She eats very well and widely, but will not touch ...
A: At this age I don't think it is too concerning and she may simply be very diligent once her mind is ...
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| 4yr old anxiety/fear | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am wanting your help or advice about my 3 year old daughter. For the last few weeks she has been ...
A: It is difficult to know for sure why this is happening? Has your daughter had a bad dream about ...
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| toddler tantrums | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 35 month old son,who happens to become so angry at times that i feel if everything is ...
A: It will be about two or three years before he fully understands why he gets angry and learns self ...
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| a 3 yr. old erratic behavior | 10/20/2008 |
Q: my nephew is 3 yrs old, he has a almost 2 yr old little sister and a brother that was born in ...
A: Your sister could try to set an alarm clock for 4.15am and then 4.40 and so on until it gets to a ...
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| ADHD???? | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I must first state that i did use cocaine during pregnancy just to get that out of the way when my ...
A: Unfortunately, I am unable to comment on the medical side of this question and any risks associated ...
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| school awards | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Just wondering. We had a parent get uptight about our awards assembly this past six weeks. She ...
A: I think this is more of an issue for the parent than their child. It is natural for parents to want ...
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| 31/2 year old misbehavior | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old son who I am not sure what to do with. He has always been a stubborn child ...
A: Three year olds can be challenging and you would need to work on stopping one behaviour at a time. ...
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| abnormal fears and anxiety in 4 year old | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old granddaughter has real panic attacks over things such as "the time going off", a seat ...
A: It is difficult to say whether these are fear related or tantrums because things aren't right for ...
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| Sexually acting out | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Could you give me some basic reasons why a child as young as 2 -3yrs. of age would display a sexual ...
A: There are many forms of sexual behaviour or acting out sexually? Are you able to be more specific. ...
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| my 4 year old daughter | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I have 3 girls. My middle daughter is 4 and over the past 6-8 months has been more and more upset ...
A: This may be a phase and she may be naturally particular about some things. If you are concerned ...
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| My 1 year old hits himself when he's not mad. | 10/1/2008 |
Q: I'm reading on about toddlers hitting themselves when they're angry. My son hits himself when I tell ...
A: Has he been hit on the hand or tapped when told 'no' as a baby under a year? Some children copy this ...
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| 3 yr old not listening | 9/30/2008 |
Q: We're at our wits end with our 3 yr old son. Since about the age of 15 mos, he has just refused to ...
A: What you describe appears very typical behaviour and is related to his personality. Given his ...
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| 2 1/2 year old temper tantrums | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I am a stay at home mother of a 2 1/2 year old boy. He is very smart and has a large vocabulary and ...
A: Most children listen more to one parent than another so this is not uncommon. Both of you as parents ...
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| 3 yr old not listening | 9/29/2008 |
Q: We're at our wits end with our 3 yr old son. Since about the age of 15 mos, he has just refused to ...
A: I would say this can be typical of some three year old behaviour, however, because you say it has ...
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| 21 month old daughter | 9/28/2008 |
Q: my 21 month old daughter screams for 3 hours when i try to put her to bed at night, and when i try ...
A: She is at an age when sleep issues are common for some children and due to the moving, she has ...
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| my sons behavior toward me | 9/27/2008 |
Q: My son who turned 4 in June has been speaking to me in a very angry sharp tone and having these ...
A: Four year olds can be difficult and parenting is relentless. He is trying to be find how to be ...
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| Grandma | 9/18/2008 |
Q: How long is a good time for a 20 month old to walk? I have 3 Children i like to walk 3 MO 10 MO and ...
A: At 20 months, probably a 15 minute fair pace is long enough then a break and another 10 minutes. ...
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| potty training... | 9/17/2008 |
Q: My kids are 4 (boy), 3 (girl) and a 5 month old boy. It's my daughter's potty training that isn't ...
A: It is very common for poos to take longer. Girls are normally quicker at toilet training than boys ...
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| please help me!!! | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My question for you is that i have a three year old, i am a singe mom and every night it is the same ...
A: I could suggest that you buy an alarm clock and set it to a set time probably 8.30pm for now and ...
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| 4 week old sleep | 9/16/2008 |
Q: My 4 week old daughter, is generally very content. I breastfeed her every 3 hours, and try to get ...
A: Baby sleep is not my area of expertise. However, it sounds like you are doing everything right and ...
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| 1 and 1/2 years in school but still crying when going to school | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old son who has been going to Montessori school for a year and a half. He has ...
A: This is not a good situation if the teachers are losing patience with him, especially if he calms ...
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| 17 Month Old Tantrums | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 Month Old daughter named Lana. I live with her and her mother (Not Married). We are ...
A: Tantrums have many causes and different ways they are carried out by children. At 17 months she ...
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| My toddler just doesn't get it | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I feel desperate here because NOTHING is working. For two months we've had a new kitten. My 20 month ...
A: At this age consistency with any discipline is the key and as you have pointed out sometimes nothing ...
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| 3 year twins- word b***h | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I have 3 year old twin boys and they heard me using the B word. I read about your ignoring ...
A: It is difficult to tell children they cannot say a word and it is clear at three they have no idea ...
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| 3 year old's tantrum | 6/18/2008 |
Q: My girlfriends daughter is a precious 3 year old. She is usually very sweet and kind. My girlfriend ...
A: Three year olds are difficult, terrible two's is now actually terrible three's. So this tantrum ...
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| 3 year old fell and still won't walk or stand a weel after | 6/15/2008 |
Q: My almost 3 year old daughter fell down a week ago while running down the hallway in our home. She ...
A: Was anyone with her when she fell or did anyone see her fall? She may be 'embarrassed' about ...
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| power struggles with my 4year old | 6/14/2008 |
Q: How do I stop my 4 year old from becoming angry when he doesn't get his way? He asks for everything ...
A: If your son is four and quite independent probably a good idea to choose your battles. What is worth ...
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| 3 y/o & tantrums | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter, who wakes up in the middle of the night and starts to ...
A: Don't be too concerned about what time you get home. I don't really think that is contributing to ...
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| toddlers fussing and whinging | 6/12/2008 |
Q: my 34 month old fusses and whinges at a drop of a hat ranging from if i dont put her hairbands in ...
A: The three year age is quite difficult so you will need alot of patience to get through this year. It ...
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| 3 year old | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I'll try to make it quick. My husband and I have custody of his 3 year old daughter Kassi. Kassi ...
A: How long does Kassi do this for when she gets home? A day, a week or when she doesn't get her way? ...
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| 23 month old sleep | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter is turning 23 months next week. She has started a part time daycare from 9-12 p.m on ...
A: I need clarification on what 'settled in daycare' or what she is doing at the moment that gives you ...
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| 3 y/o & tantrums | 6/9/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter, who wakes up in the middle of the night and starts to ...
A: Her tantrums in the day may be unrelated to her evening situation however, this is very difficult, ...
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| defiant 3 year old | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 35 month old boy and a 14 month old baby girl. Gosh! Both seem to be strong willed, and ...
A: It is very normal for the children to act up for one or the other parent. I am glad to hear he is ...
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| preschool anxiety | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I need to know what is normal. I have a 4 yr old son and he just started preschool the day after ...
A: This is certainly an extreme case if it is separation anxiety, since it has gone on for 10 days and ...
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| 4yr old girl behavior | 6/5/2008 |
Q: my 4 yr old daughter has crying and screamin episodes when things do not go her way. she will tell ...
A: This is very normal for either strongwilled children or children who have a very outgoing social ...
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| Unappropriate behavior of a 4 year old girl. | 6/3/2008 |
Q: My four year old daughter attends school, this week I was given some bad news about an inappropriate ...
A: Boys tend to talk about 'butt's' and private parts alot more than girls and it is more acceptable. ...
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| Regression in potty training.... | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I have 3 year old and 1 year old sons. My 3 year old has been potty trained for some time. He was ...
A: This regression seems common and doesn't have to do with how much attention you paid to the one year ...
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| 2 year old big brother | 5/25/2008 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old has been grabbing everything out of his 9 month old little sister's hands. He'll ...
A: You need to be firm about this. Try taking him to time out. Another tact (which you could try ...
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| Toddler aggression... | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I am a father of 3. A 4 yr old boy, 2 yr old girl and 1 month old boy. From the start, it was rough ...
A: Your two year old, well let her dress herself and she seems quite independent for her age so as she ...
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| bedtime and naptime | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Our 3 year old son used to be fabulous for staying in bed for bedtime. Now, over the past few ...
A: I think this can be a common problem. It may or may not be due to your daughter turning one and ...
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| Please help | 5/16/2008 |
Q: and I don't know how to discipline, when he cries and scream, when I don't give him something that ...
A: It is not uncommon and should just be a phase until he is two or has a greater vocabulary, the ...
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| My son 19 months old does not listen to me.I need help . | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I am women working from home full time while I take care of my son.This is my first child.My husband ...
A: It is not uncommon when trying to juggle work and a toddler at home to feel a little stressed, ...
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| 5 1/2 year old daughter wants to kiss a boy | 5/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter will be 6 in August and currently attends kindergarten. I have raised her to be very ...
A: This is normal curiosity. How old is the boy? It is unusual for boys to want the kisses. Most boys ...
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| 2 Year old like to hit | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have twin boys about 27 months old and one of them likes to hit - everyone he sees, his brother, ...
A: This aggression is common in some children, it is not nice but it should pass and you need to ...
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| 4yr old exposing and touching others. | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a very active 4yr old boy. We are concern because he is exposing himself in front of his ...
A: This is common for some children and for his age to have this fascination with their private parts ...
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| Toddler hitting teacher | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Our 3.5 year old is on the verge of being suspended from his preschool. Today he slapped his teacher ...
A: I am glad that some issues are lessening. Yes, this is a bit of a problem and not uncommon ...
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| 3 year old son | 4/28/2008 |
Q: my three year old son refuses to go to the toilet! he was doing well, now he refuses and wees in his ...
A: This is a very common problem that some children regress after being toilet trained a while. There ...
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| 18 month old behavior | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my 18 month old son which is the youngest of three. I am having a very hard ...
A: This is a difficult dilemma, especially as he is 18 months and a very difficult age to control. ...
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| sexual boundaries with 5-year-old boy | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a mother of a 5-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl. I try to raise my children in an environment ...
A: I appreciate your open communication style with your children. I do think that children can ...
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| Agressive 2.5yo boy | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My 2.5yo son is usually a delight to be around: funny, articulate, playful. When he plays with us, ...
A: You are going to have to put him in time-out and stop the play at home immediately if he hurts you ...
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| daddy going away for work | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I recently wrote to u asking about how to handle my husband going away to find work abroad before ...
A: It doesn't matter too much at this age. Whatever you choose to do, rest assured in two years he ...
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| potty regression | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a question about potty regresion. I have just had another baby 3 months ago, my four year old ...
A: Some children regress without any particular reason and without a new baby in the house so this may ...
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| 3 year old not eating week after choking incident | 4/18/2008 |
Q: My 3 year old grand daughter who has had the best appetite you have ever seen in a child loves every ...
A: She is three and probably a little dramatic - but I am sure it was probably scary for her. She may ...
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| Toddler's Aggressive Bahaviour | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My toddler of 28 months is turning out to have a very aggressive demeanor and I am not sure how to ...
A: He may be picking up on the stress at home and he may be going through a change developmentally for ...
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| My 4yr old's behaviour/change in circumctances/aggression | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am at my wits end. My 4yrs had changed in the last 2wks and I can't cope. Her father and I ...
A: Did anything happen around Easter that could have caused her behaviour to change? It could be a ...
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| Father going away for work | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have 2 kids, Mackenzie who is 26months and Sienna who is almost 1. We have decided to move abroad ...
A: I think it is great that you are being so proactive about the situation and supportive of your ...
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| 4 1/2 year old with new sleeping problems | 4/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old, a 3 year old, and have just had another baby. My oldest has always gone to ...
A: Do the older children share a bedroom, this can sometimes help. Although there can be issues with ...
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| 3 1/2 year old new behaviour | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I am married. I have a 7 1/2 year old, 3 1/2 yr old and a 4 1/2 mth old. During the last week the 3 ...
A: I do know someone who asked for my help about a similar issue and the mother gave her child a cold ...
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| 2 year old misbehaving | 4/11/2008 |
Q: my 27 month old daughter has really been acting up latley. shes always had a strong personality but ...
A: Tantrums can be bad and every child's tantrum is different as you have found out. Two and three ...
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| Sleeping | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old as of Feb 1,2008 has be able to fall asleep on her own for sometime. Now she cries ...
A: It is quite common for children to not sleep well at around two or not want to go to sleep when ...
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| specific problems | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My years old daughter is behaved most of the time,but just a specific situations we always have ...
A: Don't be too concerned about these behaviours, they are very normal for children ages 2-5. It is up ...
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| Need help with 4 year old!! | 4/2/2008 |
Q: my name is Tanya. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 2 month old daughter. My 4 year old wakes up ...
A: Setting an alarm clock for a time in the morning and explaining that she cannot leave her room until ...
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| my four year olds tantrums | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I'm a single mother and have a wonderful four year old daughter, but lately shes been having these ...
A: Has there been any change in the past few months which could correlate with this behaviour starting? ...
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| Toddler hitting teacher | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Our 3.5 year old is on the verge of being suspended from his preschool. Today he slapped his teacher ...
A: It is very difficult for me to say why he is doing this? As I solve problems using a child's ...
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| My 2 year old daughter | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old single mother of a 2 year old (turning 3 in July). My daughter throws lots of ...
A: Don't feel bad about sticking to something that is worth sticking to. Pick what is worth fighting ...
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| My 2 year old daughter | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old single mother of a 2 year old (turning 3 in July). My daughter throws lots of ...
A: Welcome to the world of two and three year olds. It is a most confusing time and it constantly ...
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| My toddler is not attached to me | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I'm a stay at home mom with my 16 month old son- and am always by his side. compared to other kids i ...
A: At this age it is difficult to assess how he will behave with other children in the long term. Most ...
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| Taking forever to eat | 3/27/2008 |
Q: We make an effort to eat around the dinner table every night so there is no distraction ie the TV ...
A: Some children take longer but if it is getting frustrating then carry out one of your threats. Is ...
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| Potty Training | 3/15/2008 |
Q: My son is 2 1/2. He is quite adept at using the toilet for urinating, but seems to have issues ...
A: This is a very common problem and even more common as your son is quite early to train. Some ...
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| not going to sleep well! | 3/14/2008 |
Q: We just moved almost a month ago to Va from GA which is a big change for my 3 yr. old! The 1st week ...
A: I would suggest stopping the movies. Sometimes we think they are calming them but they can also ...
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| threats | 3/10/2008 |
Q: Your advice was great (thanks). My new issue with my little darling is that I feel like my entire ...
A: Three year olds are difficult and just trying to find their boundaries and all that is needed by you ...
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| How to deal with power struggles in a very independant 4 yr old boy | 3/9/2008 |
Q: My son, Nathan will be 4 in a few weeks and i also have a 17 month old son, jared. Nathan and I ...
A: It sounds like you are doing things right. The biggest thing which I always recommend and you have ...
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| potty problem | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently dating a man with a three year old son from a previous marriage. The man and his son ...
A: The 3 year old age is a difficult age and as you have pointed out his behaviour is probably ...
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| 2 yr old anxiety | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I'm worried about my sister's 2 1/2 year old son, Max. When they come to visit, he constantly tries ...
A: Anxiety and being self-conscious/shy is quite common at this age. It is probably his shyness which ...
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| 3 Year old behaviour problems | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am blessed with a bright, funny, loving 3 1/2 year old boy. He has always been a handful (the ...
A: At this age, you can expect very little in obedience. However, as you have found he is motivated by ...
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| screaming at pickup time | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am so overwhelmed by my grandson who has been wonderfully behaved with me and when his mother ...
A: yes it is a concern if it is happening at this age and has been going on for this long. Sorry I ...
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| screaming at pickup time | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am so overwhelmed by my grandson who has been wonderfully behaved with me and when his mother ...
A: You haven't mentioned how old he is. Is he directing his behaviour at his mother or is it just in ...
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| pant peeing | 2/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriends 6 yr. old daughter has been to doctor after doctor (8 to be exact) and also a child ...
A: I think it could be anxiety related but I am unable to say for sure just from an email. I do find ...
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| 4 year old son being very stubborn | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am a single mum to my 4 year old son. I have noticed he can be very stubborn when he doesn't want ...
A: This behaviour is simply his way of trying to get control. This may also be why it is worse when he ...
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| They think he is hyperactive | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I have a brother with a problem like the lady with a whingeing 18 month old baby and your answer to ...
A: Unfortunately, babies can sometimes be stressful especially when they cry or whinge alot. Also, the ...
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| sleeping at night | 2/4/2008 |
Q: my baby girl is now 9 and a half months, recently she started to wakes up at night because she wants ...
A: Sleep issues are not my area of expertise mainly because I don't know what really works besides ...
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| Sleep | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am desperately in need of help, we have a gorgeous very energetic and very bright little girl who ...
A: I'll deal first with the behavioural issue. This is minor and sometimes quite common with two year ...
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| 2 year old grandchild... | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old grandaughter has discovered that instead of napping, she now can control her bowels, ...
A: This is not the first I have heard of something like this although it is rare. Yes, it is not an ...
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| 18 month olds behavior | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a son who is 5 years old and a daughter who is 18 months old and I have to say I am ...
A: The whinging and crying is very normal for some 18 month olds. I don't think it has to do with you ...
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| Toddler behavior (regressed language/pointing; sibling) | 1/29/2008 |
Q: my son, Jacob, is now 24 1/2 months old. My daughter was born when he was only 17 1/2 months old. ...
A: I have a 17 month gap between my children and cannot remember my first son's second year at all ...
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| Tantrums | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking for some advice about my just-turned-3 son. His tantrums and mood swings are exhausting ...
A: Welcome to the 'terrible threes'. The tantrums are normal for one type of personality, in my ...
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| Potty Training | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 old boy who is very active and does not stay still. We have the first part of the ...
A: You have done an excellent job getting him trained at 2.5! He will need to make poos in his own ...
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| behaviour in children | 1/25/2008 |
Q: hi i just wondered if you could tell me why my 3 year old daughter has started wetting again after a ...
A: I have heard parents having this issue with girls who have been toilet trained and then stop going. ...
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| fearless 2 year old | 1/24/2008 |
Q: My granddaughter just turned 2 a couple months ago. She loves to climb and shows no fear. She'll ...
A: I would recommend that one issue is dealt with at a time. It may not be nice to see her with a ...
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| 14-month old who hits | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My 14-month old daughter has started smacking us in the face repeatedly when she's upset. She has ...
A: This fussy behaviour can be quite normal for this age as they start to get frustrated as they can't ...
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| how to deal with 4 year olds meaness | 1/23/2008 |
Q: My grandson Connor was located in Cali away from his father & me "Nana" and in a situation where his ...
A: This is a sad and delicate situation. Do you have any photos of the family two years ago? Try make ...
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| groupism | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i have a four yr.old daughter.she has two friends in the same complex. they all go to school ...
A: This is very normal especially and more typically with girls. There is not much you can do except ...
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| 2 year old- Anxiety or normal? | 1/21/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old has always been sensitive to his environment and cautious about new places and people. ...
A: For the moment your son sounds normal and with a little patience and persistence from you he will ...
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| 4 year old behavior problems | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old boy has always been very active, on the border of hyperactive. He attends an early ...
A: I think it is good that you are getting him professionally assessed. I cannot diagnose behaviour ...
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| dressing | 1/15/2008 |
Q: How does one get a three year old dressed and To of the house in the morning. He will run all over ...
A: This is quite common for children to dislike getting dressed. Try doing it first thing in the ...
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| 2.5 yo rude behavior | 12/24/2007 |
Q: My 2.5 yo is very bright and sweet most of the time. But lately he has become rude and bossy.He ...
A: Social problems like this are typical as children try and identify how they fit in and where they ...
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| Toilet training or lack thereof | 12/21/2007 |
Q: I am at my wits end with a stubborn 4 yr old girl, who has taken over a year and a half to toilet ...
A: Pooing does take a while for children to do on the toilet, mainly, I think due to fear of sitting ...
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| Divorce and children | 12/20/2007 |
Q: My Husband and i are currently going through a hard divorce. We have 2 daughters, 3 1/2 and 1 yrs. ...
A: Is she stressed because she has seen him and doesn't want him to go? Or because she has to see him? ...
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| Please Help Me! I Don't Have A Clue. | 12/18/2007 |
Q: I have a three year old son name David. He has experienced the loss of two siblings. My husband and ...
A: What alot has happened for you and your family over the last four years. David does sound very ...
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| 19 month old cries constantly | 12/18/2007 |
Q: My 19 month old son has been crying/whining over everything for the past 4-5 months. It is really ...
A: This is quite common for some children, especially when they cannot talk yet and his age would be ...
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| my 14 month baby is very fussy | 12/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 14 month baby girl.my problem is that sometimes from the time she awakes till the time she ...
A: The time outs are for you to calm down and not feel like you have to solve her problem. It also ...
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| My 16mo old is not very affectionate. | 12/15/2007 |
Q: My son is approaching 17 months & for the past couple of months he hasn't been very affectionate. ...
A: This sounds normal for his age and especially if you have noticed he is independent. You could try a ...
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| my 14 month baby is very fussy | 12/14/2007 |
Q: i have a 14 month baby girl.my problem is that sometimes from the time she awakes till the time she ...
A: This is a difficult age as they develop a little independence (not sitting in the stroller) but ...
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| adding to a question you already answered | 12/13/2007 |
Q: You answere a question Date: 11/27/2007 Subject: 4 yr old's Defiant Behavior that I am going through ...
A: I am so glad you have so much support and are so well balanced as a parent given what you are going ...
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| adding to a question you already answered | 12/12/2007 |
Q: You answere a question Date: 11/27/2007 Subject: 4 yr old's Defiant Behavior that I am going through ...
A: Does he lose it like this at home too? Also, has the changes in his last three months of school been ...
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| 3yr old stubborn | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 3 yr old. she has become extremely stubborn these days. She will do only wht she ...
A: Some children are so stubborn that they only learn through making mistakes themselves. However, if ...
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| My 3-year old's adjustment to daycare | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Eleanor. At the end of August, I started my son in a 3-day (daycare) program in the hopes of slowly ...
A: He sounds sensitive and being popular with the girls would confirm this. I think it is separation ...
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| Am I too protective to my 5 years old girl | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My little girl has an issue about denying her mistakes. For example, while we was having dinner at ...
A: Some children lie more than others and for different reasons. Sometimes just as self-protection or ...
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| my 2 year old | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i'm so tense i really need sum advice. plz help. i'm a mother of two. my daughter Amal is 2 years ...
A: Your daughter is probably acting out due to the changes she has undergone recently, the new baby and ...
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| sibling jealousy | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have a daughter that will turn 6 next month and a ten month old son. We did everything that the ...
A: This sounds exhausting for you trying to keep her 'happy'. You need to see if there are other ...
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| 4 yr old's Defiant Behavior | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I'm having some difficulties with my 4 yr old daughter. She's in Pre-K. The past couple of weeks ...
A: Yes, behaviour charts (great as they are) have a short life, 2 weeks is right. Most times they need ...
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| 3 y.o. boy sucks on mommy's tummy | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old boy who likes to lift my shirt and suck on my tummy or kiss it or sometimes ...
A: It is quite common for kids to stick their hands down their mothers shirts until about 2, it's ...
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| 2 year old boy | 11/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 2-year-old son, and a 4-month-old daughter. I also provide before and after school care ...
A: Your nieces are older than him and will have to be responsible for their actions if they are ...
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| 3 year old...of 6 children is pooping his pants | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I'm not quite sure where to start because I'm about at the end of my rope with the future step ...
A: I am glad you have used this avenue to vent. I can only imagine the complexities and frustration at ...
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| 7 year old girl | 11/17/2007 |
Q: im very worried about my 7 year old she has some learning trouble at school and at home things are ...
A: Have you had your daughter professionally assessed? I would suggest, in the meantime, that you have ...
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| My son age 6 - urinating in odd places | 11/15/2007 |
Q: Over the last two weeks my son has urinated in the school playground, I then found him has he was ...
A: The lying is a way of protecting himself and can be developmental and/or part of his personality. ...
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| Sensitive preschooler (boy) | 11/7/2007 |
Q: My question involves my 3.5 year old boy who is very sensitive to what other kids say and do to him. ...
A: I think you're amazing, given what you're going through and to still be so concerned for your ...
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| 2.5yo refuses to sleep, new baby in house | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My 2.5yo son (Graham) has been refusing to sleep at bedtime for the past month, about 2 weeks after ...
A: Having had a 2.5 yo who did this, I am fully aware of the frustration it causes and the possible ...
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| toddler who dislikes preschool | 11/5/2007 |
Q: My daughter will be 3 next month. She started preschool in August and goes on Thurs. and Friday ...
A: I would say this is a phase. I would hope the crying period lessens or becomes shorter over the next ...
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| hitting | 11/1/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old son , who is so overly passive with EVERYBODY else in his life ( from other ...
A: It's great that you set the rule 'no hitting'. Keep reinforcing that as it will sink in eventually ...
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| Two year not adjusting to day care | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 26 month old daughter who up until now has been at home with me. I am returning to work due ...
A: This is normal, even after a week of going off without a moan. Given her age, it may take up to a ...
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| My 3 year old hates nursery | 10/31/2007 |
Q: My 3 year old boy has just started going to nursery every monday and Tuesday morning from 9am - ...
A: This sounds quite normal, even if it did happen later and not in his first week. Sometimes children ...
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| 4yr old in pre-k | 10/30/2007 |
Q: i have twin 4 yr olds,that have started a new school this yr in pre kinder the youngest had alittle ...
A: Sometimes children adapt and then don't adapt to some settings as easily. I do think that the ...
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| query about our child | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I m anu from India.my problem is that our5 month old child has very disturbed sleep.a little noise ...
A: Sleep issues are not my expertise. However, it would seem that your daughter has just learned bad ...
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| Question about food and my 4 year old | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to figure out an answer because this is making me nuts. My son is not a good eater. I'v ...
A: I don't know if you can recall when this started ? Was there a specific incident prior to this ...
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| 4 yr old bad sleeping habits | 10/24/2007 |
Q: My 4yr old niece has terrible sleeping habits.She refuses to sleep without her mother right beside ...
A: At 4 children know to a large extent what they are doing and can be responsible for their behaviour. ...
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| tantrums | 10/24/2007 |
Q: my 27 month old daughter has picked up a terrible habit from my neice when frustrarated she has ...
A: I'd be concerned if your daughter was doing this at 3 or 4. You have been able to identify where the ...
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| 3 year olds | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My future husband and I both have 3 year olds. His daughter is having problems at school. She wants ...
A: Offer her choice and decision making opportunities where possible. She may feel overwhelmed and out ...
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| bad behavior in my almost 3 yr old | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have exhausted every discipline answer we can think of for our daughter. She is in ...
A: From a personality perspective, your daughter will be going through a few changes at this age. If ...
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| I need help with my four year old and husband | 10/21/2007 |
Q: So my four year old son is having a real hard time with listening to his dad.To top that off he ...
A: Your question sounds purely related to personality differences between your husband and son. Four ...
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| Odd toddler behavior during breastfeeding | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Twice in the last few days, our nearly two year-old daughter has taken to licking my wife's nipples ...
A: It may be that your daughter is mimicking a coo-coo clock with her head bobbing up and down. If you ...
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| my 23 month old hits himself | 10/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 23 month old who slaps himself. Primarily he does this when we say no to something, or when ...
A: I would say him hitting himself could be a type of tantrum when you have said no. When he hits ...
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| Toddler with extreme separation anxiety | 10/17/2007 |
Q: My 2 1/2 year old still has extreme separation anxiety when I have to leave him at our church ...
A: Separation anxiety is not pleasant for a parent to have to experience. Unfortunately, as difficult ...
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| My 2 1/2 yr old Son Jaden Bites..and more.. | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My son Jaden is very rough with other children. I have him enrolled in an Arts and Crafts class, ...
A: He will grow out of it but it is important what you do about it in the meantime. I would expect at ...
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| My son is very defiant | 10/10/2007 |
Q: My son is almost four and has just started Pre-K. For the past year we have been having problems ...
A: Your son's behaviour sounds typical of a strong willed child and especially for his age. Tantrums ...
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| My 5 yr. old is kissing girls | 10/7/2007 |
Q: My 5 yr. old son just started kindergarten about a month ago and for the last 2 1/2 weeks his ...
A: I think this is normal for this age given my son's kindergarten has two or three girls in the class ...
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| my pre school son and his teacher | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 3.5 year old son, who just started preschool the second week of sept, at the end of sept, ...
A: it is difficult as all children do have differing sleep needs. Most preschools encourage children ...
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| PLEASE HELP!! | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I'm a mother of 3 soon going to be 4 and my 4 year old son Chris is just starting to pee everywhere ...
A: If he is intentionally doing this by pulling his pants down and peeing then he is fully aware of ...
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| My 3 year old daughter-behavior | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I don't even know where to begin. My daughter is 3 yrs. 6 months old. She is beautiful little girl ...
A: I do think that the change in your daughter's behaviour is age related and just a phase. The phase ...
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| moving her to her own room! | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My husband and I desperatly wanted children for seven years before we had Onica, and we have been ...
A: Jessica, I would move her crib back to your room at least until your husband returns. Letting her ...
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| 5 year old girl-change in behavior | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Our 5 year old daughter(Jayme), has recently changed her behavior. She has become oppositional and ...
A: Lisa, this sounds all to familiar for a child that is experiencing the change from pre-school to ...
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| 2 yr old son | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Help us understand whats going on with our son please. He throws a tantrum everytime my wife tries ...
A: It is normal for children to 'play up' with their primary caregiver or one parent more than another. ...
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| my 4 yr old child | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I've just dropped my child to school where his teacher informs me he is rough and lies quite easily, ...
A: Leigh, He may be lying to avoid consequences, some children are harshly punished and lie to get out ...
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| extremely fussy 14 month old | 9/27/2007 |
Q: My son in 14 months old and is extremely fussy. He probably spends up to 4 hours a day ...
A: I do not think that teething or teething alone could be a cause for such behaviour and most parents ...
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| 4yr old | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have 4 year old twin girls. They Have always been pretty well adjusted. We just moved to a new ...
A: Elizabeth, Attachments to toys etc. are normal and may appear at any age. This attachment may have ...
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