Hitting: Toddler, Videos & Books
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Son Constantly Hitting Little Sister
Asked by E.C. from Eugene
on November 19, 2009
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Help! Son is constantly hitting, pushing, tripping, squeezing, sitting on top of daughter whenever he wants attention for ANYTHING -- hungry, potty, sleepy, wants dvd...
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- Hi E., Keeping in mind that your son is three, while I read several suggestions that would work better when your son is older, here's what I would do for now. 1....
- this is tough and I have a bit of this too. I wonder by saying anytime you hit you will get a time out, may make it still sound like it is OK, as it is acceptance tha...
- E., Two things stick in my mind about your post. First, your comments about timeouts. They do work when used properly and consistently. My son has spent an hou...
Child Hitting Herself
Asked by J.P. from Philadelphia
on January 18, 2007
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My daughter is 17 months old and for the past couple weeks when she is told no or becomes furstrated she hits herself in the head. I'm becoming very upset when she do...
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- My son went through the same thing. He never hit himself in the head but he would slap his hands, he would pinch himself, and I think also that it is out of frustrati...
- It is a sign of frustration. My daughter does this too. I have learned to laugh it off. It is completely normal, and the reasons behind it are exactly what you said....
- Hi J., My son did the same thing. I turned it into a joke with him and said, "Don't hit my baby!" and would force a laugh, even though I truly didn't want him doin...
Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
Asked by P.B. from Anchorage
on April 13, 2008
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We have had our dog for literally 13 years and just last week she was taken by cancer. I knew that me and my husband would have a hard time with it as she had been a ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
Learning Programs for My 2 Year Old!
Asked by M.M. from Omaha
on October 25, 2007
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I just became a stay at home mom and I was wondering if anyone know of some programs to help with shapes, colors, numbers, and ext. I want to get my 2 year old as read...
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- Let her draw alot and I don't mean coloring books. Blank paper and crayons can be one of the best teaching tools. It improves hand dexterity and stimulates imaginatio...
- The best thing offered is Early Childhood Family Education classes!! You can attend with both children and pay "as a family". It is for everyone, even people out of ...
- I really wanted to reitterate what one of the moms said here, you don't need programs, flash cards, movies anything for your child to learn and enjoy learning colors a...
16 Hour Plane Trip with 11 Month Old Twins
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 26, 2008
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We are taking our first big airplane trip (from Fairbanks to the MS Gulf Coast) with our twins. They will be riding on our laps. We have several flights with layover...
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- Hi J., I grew up in Anchorage but live in Oregon now. Baggage check your carseats..they dont count as luggage and you dont want to have to carry them around the airp...
- Hi J.... I just did a 12 hour trip with my 30 month and 13 month olds the beginning of January. The best thing for us was a portable dvd player and a few movies. I ...
- Hi J.. You should definitely contact the airline you're flying with to confirm, but normally strollers and/or carseats don't count against your checked baggage limi...
Gift Ideas for 2 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.W. from Atlanta
on November 7, 2008
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Looking for gift ideas for a 2 yr. old girl's birthday. Thanks!
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- Yea buy girl related things like Dora, strawberry shortcake, carebears, tinkerbell, baby dolls, cabbage patch
- Fisher Price: Musical Tea Set, Little People Sets, Snap 'n Style Dolls (much easier for that age to dress than Barbies) Things to push: Baby doll with stroller, gr...
- My daughter just turned two and I'll tell you what she likes right now. Little people playsets, puzzles, dress up clothes, baby doll highchair and stroller, toy vacuu...
Help with Active Child
Asked by F.S. from Houston
on October 30, 2009
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Hi Again Everyone,
I have a 4 yo daughter who is very active, she loves running and jumping about.. She can sit still to look at videos, read books and do school w...
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- I am saying this as a mom, an Occupational therapist and a parent educator. There are lots of things to consider....first of all it is important that she not get the ...
- a big issue is that children watch TV. Studies shown that children under 2 watch TV will have a problem to concentrate and have trouble sitting down when they are not ...
- I am not an expert...I'm not even a seasoned mother, (I have one two year old) My kiddo hits the ground running in the morning. Have you considered your childs sugar/h...
Ideas for a 2 Year Old Boy Birthday
Asked by B.G. from Columbus
on August 5, 2008
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My son is turning 2 this month and I am having a hard time coming up with ideas for gifts for him. He has an older sister and lots of cousins so toys are always gettin...
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- Books clothes or Videos would be my suggestion. Or what about starting a college fund or adding to a current one. It's never too soon to start.
- Hi B., I understand your dilemma...we have the same one every birthday and Christmas! Thomas trains have always been big hits for us,and while we have plenty of trac...
- B., I know what you mean. My son is turning 3 and we feel like we are in the same boat. I can tell you that if you are looking for some unique ideas that you won't f...
Any Moms Who Meditate And/or Do Yoga?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on August 25, 2011
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I am way too stressed out all the time and need to learn how to calm down and stop being so cranky and overwhelmed every day. I know that yoga and meditating every da...
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- KUNDALINI yoga changed my life. Check it out on line, and then try to find a class near you. Usually the first one is free. Good luck!
- I love yoga, but I have never been able to meditate. I just enjoy it as a workout because it helps a lot with flexibility, strength and balance. Yes, it will help you ...
- I love the sound of the ocean. I have a couple of cassette tapes and CD's that have ocean sounds and or classical music on them. I find I can slip into a meditative ...
I Need Advice on the Attitude and Behavior of a 9Yr Old Girl!!!
Asked by M.M. from Huntington
on October 23, 2006
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My daughter is 9yrs old and recently she thinks she can talk to me however she wants. She has this attitude like she knows it all and she thinks she can do whatever sh...
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- My counselor suggested this book & IT IS WORKING!!! I have it in paperback & on CD. (Well ... I had to get my husband to “read it" one way or another. *sigh*) *...
- I think maybe your daughter is a little jealous, I think she is overwhelmed to have a two year old sister, and tries to get her in trouble so her sister looks bad. Oth...
- Hi M., Oh little girls little girls...lol..I had one once, she is now almost 20 and I still ocassionally get the sharp tongued snipet now and then, lol. My best ad...
