Attitude & Moods: Toddler
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Talking Back
Asked by D.G. from Lansing
on April 14, 2009
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My 3 year old is unbelievable with her talking back to me. She says things like "You like it when I mess up, don't you". Or "just because your the oldest doesn't mean...
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- Take her aside and explain, "Yes; I'm the mom and you're my child and I DO have to tell you what to do most of the time" and explain that being sassy will get her time...
- Hello D., She is doing this for attention. Negative attention is better than none. Ignor her completely when she sasses or does other negative things for attention. D...
- I have a little spray bottle that has vinegar in it. When my boys take on a disrespectful tone of voice with me, I calmly bring them into the kitchen and they get a g...
Talking Back
Asked by N.K. from New York
on November 25, 2008
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My 4 1/2 year old son is constantly talking back and always has to have the last word. To an extent I imagine this is normal "I am the center of the universe" behavio...
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- Hi N., I agree with Diane. Consistency and consequences. My daughter gets privilges taken away from her if she talks back to me or I send her to her room until she ch...
- N., Sometimes you have to sit them down in a room that is distractionless (like I would use the kitchen floor in a pinch). Sit face to face, Indian-style, knees to...
- My daughter has been the Queen of Negotiation since she left the unterus. Everyone says she should be a lawyer, so it's not that bad (unless u live with it, right?). ...
Advice on 22 Month Old
Asked by S.L. from Boston
on May 21, 2008
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Hi, Im looking for advise on my 22 month old- he is NOT verbal at all- he will say "mama", "dada", "yeah" and "tickle tickle" (or at least thats what it sounds like--h...
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- Hi S., Have you considered early intervention? This is provided at no cost by the State and most children are evaluated around your son's age (about 24 months). Som...
- Hi S., I would definitely say have him evaluated by someone who does early intervention. Check with your local school district, who should be able to refer you to so...
- Hi S. - Have you talked to your pediatrician about this? Usually by 22 mo old your child should be saying several words. Maybe he has a hearing problem and is no...
21 Month Old in a Toddler Bed Realistic?
Asked by M.W. from Indianapolis
on May 17, 2008
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Hi mamas,
Again, thank you for always being so helpful.
I have received some advice from moms who may be right about this but wanted additional input.
We're mov...
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- I think trying a toddler bed would be fine if it's what you want to do. The only thing that I'd say is to keep soft things around the bed in case your dd moves around ...
- I have a 2 1/2 year old that I just transitioned from his crib to his toddler bed about a month ago (mainly because we are expecting our next child due any day.) He r...
- I moved my son to his "big boy room" before he was 2. His bed had a trundle bed that pulled out and for a few months he slept on the trundle because I was afraid he'd...
19 Month Old Not Talking
Asked by C.G. from Boston
on January 5, 2010
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my 2nd daughter is 19 months. she says momma/dadda fine...not really anything else...she says what sounds like "all done" and "ju ju" is juice, "do do" is dog...really...
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- Hi C., we have some friends whose son did not speak at all until 3. He was in speach therapy and it really didn't do much for him. It wasn't until his folks put him i...
- My son is 20 months and his actual speaking is pretty limited. Part of me worries because goodness knows I've read every book out there about developmental milestones...
- She sounds exactly like my daughter did (now almost 3). We had her evaluated by EI at about your daughter's age and since she understood everything I said and was say...
My 21 Month Old Not Talking
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on February 1, 2010
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Hi moms. I have a 21 month old little girl. She is not saying any words. She can say mama and dada but never refers to us as that. She may say cheese, uh-oh, and i...
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- Hi M., ok to get her evaluated (no sedation - just wait a little longer until she's ready to cooperate, let's give her some time, poor little sweetie), it will put you...
- Well, don't feel like you are by yourself. My 3 year old does not talk either. She says mama, maybe dada and ba all the time. We have had her tested both hearing a...
- I have b/g twins who still weren't talking much at 2 1/2. I remember the age clearly because they were both potty trained by then and the rest of my play group said t...
Should I Call and Complain?
Asked by A.L. from Detroit
on October 1, 2010
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So today I had to go to Concentra (like a clinic) to get a drug test and physical for a new job that i'm starting. Well, with DH being out of town until tonight on bus...
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- I would complain. It doesn't matter whether you had a million people available to watch them or not...you should not have to get a sitter everytime you go somewhere. T...
- Call and complain, but just know you will probably get an "I'm sorry" and that will be it. So if you need to hear it call them, if not let it go. Not all medical peo...
- I would call and keep calling till something is done, that is unacceptable and totally uncalled for. Also I would tell you job what happened they may what to use anot...
Needing Advice About My 23 Month Old Son
Asked by L.E. from Austin
on March 28, 2008
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I have a 23 month old son, turning 2 in April, Who hasn't started talking yet. He babbles alot and says things, but not Words. He's very affectionate and funny. He lov...
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- Go with your instincts---they are there for a reason. It is not unusual at all for a 23 month old boy to be only babbling and not using words. BUT...if you seriously...
- Hello L., My son, age 9 now, did not speak clearly for the longest time. I do not think it was until age 2 or right before until he started speaking clearly-or as cl...
- I say go with your instincts. I work in special education (I taught and am now a diagnostician) and the services are FREE! Go through ECI (Early Childhood Interventio...
23 Month Old Who Does Not Talk.........
Asked by T.H. from Terre Haute
on September 22, 2008
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I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talki...
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- I think if I were in your shoes.......just to ease your mind, I'd have her tested. Talk to someone at Riley Hospital and they can give you some resources & info.
- I would not worry about the potty training, just give it up for a bit and try again. I would be more concerned about her not talking, with that said, however, we learn...
- Hi T., i see you already have some good advice but I will tell you about my grandson. Brady was just two when his mom and dad were divorced. We are real close with th...
17 Month Old Not Talking? Help?!
Asked by A.C. from Saginaw
on March 5, 2008
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My son will be 17 months old on the 3/17. We were late for his 15 month check up so we saw a different doctor (in the same office but not the doc we normally see). He ...
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- Hi A., I wouldn't worry yet...but I would consider getting a free speech and language evaluation through the early on program through your school district. Each di...
- Hi A., It sounds like your son is doing just fine. He understands what you are saying and he does say a few words so I wouldn't be to concerned. He could be just a b...
- It sounds to me like you are doing well with helping him develop his speech; I would keep an eye but not be too worried. Each child works at their own pace and as long...
