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Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
Panicing About Christmas Time Already.
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on October 20, 2009
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I'm trying to think of presents for my 3 year old son. I'm glad he's not at an age of Wei's or Guitar Hero's just yet. My husband has been unemployed for about 6 mon...
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- Girl, I have soooooo been there and mine are 16 and 20. First, keep in mind that now is the time to start stressing the true meaning of Christmas to your son. Whethe...
- I just wanted to add that I recently found that Ross has a toy section- and the toys are pretty cheap. My friends two sons love Spiderman, and I found some Spiderman ...
- Sacred Heart is located on Alma Avenue/South First Street. I do not know thier phone number. You can phone them as they do alot for children at Christmas. They also ...
Any Great Arts&Crafts Ideas?
Asked by K.W. from Sacramento
on July 2, 2008
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Any time tested good easy fun arts & crafts? I'm taking care of a 13 month old, and 3 year old, and since its so hot, I thought that while were not at the pool, arts &...
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- Glacier Hunt - Empty milk carton: wash & fill part way with water, freeze. Add some plastic figures, fill part way again with water, freeze again. Continue until you...
- Hi K., One of our all time favorite indoor activities is not really a craft. It's great for developing motor and other skills and keeps my 3 and 5 year olds busy for ...
- I was at a festival a few weeks ago, and there was a kid station where they simply had a pan (like litter box size) full of baking flour, measuring cups and spoons, an...
Tummy Time?!?
Asked by K.M. from Laredo
on November 5, 2010
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My eight week old DD hates with a capital H tummy time.
She has a tummy time mat that I put in the living room and all she does is scream even if I lay there with h...
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- It's OK if it's just a few minutes at a time. Put her on a boppy pillow or on YOUR tummy.
- Hi K.M. - both my boys were just the same. Maybe try it with a little blanket rolled under their armpits to prop them up a little bit. You could also do tummy time ...
- My son hated it too so I didn't do it. I really could never get him to enjoy it until he was able to turn on his own. C.
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
How to Change Toddler's Diaper Without a Struggle?
Asked by J.F. from Boca Raton
on May 26, 2009
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My daughter just turned 18 months old, and I am having a hard time trying to figure out how to handle some of her behaviors and tantrums. I have read the responses fro...
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- Hi, J. - Like the others said, it's mainly a phase that will pass soon enough. She's frustrated and that's her way of letting you know. If you think about it...she...
- You have to distract your little girl in some manner. Try giving her a small toy to hold onto while you are changing her. You might also try singing or counting with...
- Hi J., I am going through the same struggles. what is it about their diaper being changed? my daughter does the same stuff you described above! so frustrating at times...
Christmas :)
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on November 10, 2010
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I have a daughter who will be two this month. Then, of course, comes Christmas. I have grandma's giving me the shake down for gift ideas for her and I am struggling ...
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- My daughter is 3 and she loves My Little Ponies, Barbies, dress-up clothes and dolls. She got a doll bed and stroller for her birthday. She also loves puzzles.
- My daughter loved (and still does at age 4) the princess figurines someone else already suggested. She also really likes baby dolls and always has. Last year she got...
- plasmacar... best ride-it toy on the planet. Super stable and super maneuverable. For inside riding the wheels are loud... but switching them out with rollerblade whee...
Advice on What to Do - Potty Training My Three Yr Old Is Hard!!
Asked by N.N. from Fresno
on April 2, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I am a first time Mom and my son Adam turned 3 in February, is extremely bright, strong-willed (like his Mom) and is the light of my life. He speaks very...
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- My daughter was the same way. I would have her sit on the potty, and nothing. then, as soon as she got off, voila, pee on the floor! I think it was just subborness ...
- Ahhhhh, sweet memories! If your son wets his pull-up overnight while he sleeps, he isn't ready physically to really potty train. This has turned into a power trip fo...
- I encouraged them-but it all pretty much comes down to them. Dr. Phil has an approach-check out his website. The first time my little girl asked to go potty-we were on...
Discipline Help
Asked by R.S. from New York
on July 27, 2008
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I have two sons one is 6 and the other is 14 months, I am very experienced with children from being a pre-school teacher in the past and now a social worker for a scho...
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- Is he involved with sports, does he have a hobby that requires his attention and energy (and I do not mean pets)? He probably just needs something, and he doesn't know...
- R., Oh, I so want to see what happens here - my son is a biter, though I have been working with him (he's only 11 months, but a bite is a bite!) Where does your h...
- Hi, If you can stand back and think about when these behaviors have occurred it might help you to prevent them again. Does it happen at the same times every day?...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
