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18 Month Aggressive Behavior HELP!
Asked by T.G. from Seattle
on August 9, 2009
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Over the last few months I've seen my very active 18 month old become more and more aggressive. It started with "strong" hugs, then hair pulling, and just recently he...
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- This is TOTALLY age appropriate, not a sign of being a bully, and very raaaaarely a sign of any kind of disorder. He'd only be a bully unless you didn't stop him, and ...
- This is such a tough age. For children AND parents! Children at this age get upset or frustrated and cant control their emotions nor can they express them the way that...
- I was thinking the same thing as Melissa. It could be a communication thing. My youngest though he was 2 bit other kids because he was a late talker. But also, all ...
Perfect 18 Month Old Sleepers Turned Non-sleeping 20 Month Olds!!!
Asked by B.M. from Laredo
on March 20, 2009
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I could really use some advice! I have 20 month old identical twin girls. A couple of months ago one of them climbed out of their crib... so we converted to toddler be...
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- When my son started getting out of bed he got a few chances - first a warning, second his blankie (or something) taken away, third a spanking (which was really a swat ...
- Mine older one went through this as well (but with screaming and crying), and it was a matter of staying consistant and not giving up. We also had the same trouble wh...
- I have twins who share a room as well. I have read your other responses and while I agree with some of their responses, I don't think they really deal with what is go...
Vacation with 1 Year Old
Asked by E.C. from Peoria
on February 22, 2009
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My husband and I are looking for a nice vacation destination to go with our 1 year old this summer. We're open to anything- we don't know if we'd rather fly or take a ...
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- Yep, I vote for beaches in Michigan, too, if you are looking for a reasonably priced vacation, you want some relaxing time, beautiful sunsets on clean beaches and an a...
- I would suggest the harbor towns in Michigan; Grand Haven, Manistee, etc... You can look it up on www.michigan.org. It is within driving distance so you'll save on a...
- Hi E.- When my daughter was about 8 or 9 months we drove to northern Wisconsin and stayed at a condo on the lake and had a blast. It was peaceful and not stressful. ...
19 Month Old Who Complains of Head Pain/headaches.
Asked by J.H. from Omaha
on July 17, 2008
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I have a 19 month old daughter who has been saying ouchie and rubbing her head for the last week. She does it in the mornings after she wakes up until around lunchtim...
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- I think all of the right advice has been given already, for the most part, but I would recommend getting the scan done, if for no other reason than to put your mind at...
- I would recommend to switch your laundry system to Melaleuca. It is amazing what caustic chemicals in products we use daily can affect our health. I thought of that fi...
- I had one that would get migraines, but they presented as stomach problems, not head-aches. They would start in the morning and last until about noon. He would throw...
How to Handle an 18 Month Old's Hitting
Asked by N.W. from Stockton
on March 11, 2008
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I have an 18 month old daughter when she gets mad she will hit someone or throw something. We have held her hands and looked her in the eye and with a calm and strict ...
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- You're doing the right thing. Just keep reinforcing that the behavior is not okay. "We don't hit, that is not okay. soft touches" Maybe stroking her hand gently on...
- Every action must have a consequence... a "no" is not enough. The child is thinking "No, or what Mom?" My son was biting at this age and I decided on a "no toleran...
- My son (Now 26 months) went through the same thing between 12 and 15 months. It was awful and embarassing, because he was really bullying "younger kids" in his class ...
15 Month Old Prefers Dad
Asked by T.R. from Fort Wayne
on October 15, 2008
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Just wondered if other moms ever felt bad that their toddlers prefer Dad because he is the "fun guy" and I am the one who does the more unpleasant tasks like baths, di...
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- Hello T.: I have a 13 months baby girl, and she preferes Daddy some days and mommy anothers! It's no big deal, in fact take advantage on the times when he only want's...
- There's nothing wrong, I personally think you might be over reacting. Your baby never sees his father, and when he is there your little one is so thrilled that Daddy i...
- T., You are doing absolutely nothing wrong! I have a 23 month old boy and he did the EXACT same thing around 18 months. My husband works all day and when he would c...
Things to Do with an 18 Month Old Boy
Asked by S.T. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2008
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My son needs suggestions of places to take my grandson who is 18 months old on the weekend when he has him. He and the baby's mom have shared custody and my son gets...
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- First off, from where will the Saturday trips depart? I'm thinking of travel time.
- Hi S., While Monterey Bay Aquarium is a great place to go with kids, even young ones, their kid specific area "Splash Zone" is currently closed while they completely ...
- Discovery Museum has an excellent toddler area. My son is 2 and we go often and he never gets bored (we have a year membership. Tell him to bring an extra set of clo...
Long Car Trip with My 18 Month Old
Asked by S.T. from New York
on January 31, 2010
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Hi Moms, I heading from New England to the pan handle to spend a month in FL. The plan is to stop and visit family in NC for one night, so there are 2 days of travelin...
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- We have done it with DVD player and without. Mine are very used to long car rides. Take lots of breaks while he is awake. When he is asleep, drive.
- I have 3 boys and travel a few times a year with all of them. We have a DVD player in our van but I don't even know if it works. We let the boys pick a couple of toy...
- Hi S., Skip the DVD player. My husband and I moved across the country (New Mexico to New Jersey) when my son was just 15 months old and the trip went great. It wa...
Looking for Activities to Do with My 14 Month Old
Asked by L.M. from Raleigh
on May 31, 2009
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Hi, I am brand new to mamasource. I am looking for something to do with my 14 month old daughter. Anything really. She has just gotten bored with her toys and I know ...
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- When my son was this age I signed him up for Gymboree classes. He loved it. It is also a great way for you to meet other parents with kids your daughter's age. My G...
- sing sing sing. kids love it and dont care how you sound. wheels on the bus the itsy bitsy spider, old mcdonald. all hits around here!
- The park is a great idea, you will meet other moms/kids Bring lots of sandbox toys Water or sand table is endless fun at that age. You dont need to buy a fancy p...
Explain Daycare/School Timeouts for Your 13 Month Old
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on March 23, 2011
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I understand that discipline needs to take place for toddlers. I am curious as to how your toddler's daycare handles timeout/discipline for BABIES...a year to 15months...
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- She stands there and laughs for one she is only 10 months, and secondly their a joke (My Opinion) a 10 month old does not understand punishment, but they do understand...
- Our daycare at that age didn't do time outs, just redirect the kids. They started timeouts (and we did at home) at about the 18 months mark. Time outs were also only...
- They really use Time-Outs in the BABY room? That's just pointless. My daughter is almost 13 months old and a Time-Out would mean nothing to her. My daughter is also...
