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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...
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...
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...
Biting
Asked by S.C. from Daytona Beach
on March 5, 2008
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My 18 month old bites or tries to bite only me when she doesn't have my full attention or doesn't get her way....I have tried time outs, talking to her about it being ...
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- Hi S., I recommend buying the book "The Way I Feel" and starting to discuss different emotions with your child, it sounds like it's time. The problem is that frustra...
- There is a bitter apple bite solution that you can put on finger nails to stop children from biting them....put it on the area she bites you and maybe that will be a w...
- She is probably teething and needs to have a chew toy
Helping Daughter Cope with Her Uncle Going into the Military
Asked by T.S. from Utica
on May 1, 2008
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I have 2 daughter's from a pervious marriage and my oldest just turned 10. She is my "drama queen" ( ha ha) I just ( actually the WHOLE family) just found out that her...
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- My cousin is in the military and when he was sent to Iraq my oldest was very concerned. We told her to pray about it and let God watch over him. You should be careful ...
- This is one of those things that your gonna have to deal with as it comes, I suggest you get a map and show her where he will be living, and put it on the wall and...
- I think Mary K.'s response hit the nail on the head. Everything I would have suggested. If you are involved in a church, maybe you could have her add a prayer re...
4 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2007
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My son who just turned 4 has been having problems with talking back and telling me and his daycare teachers that we are mean and unfair when he is told something he do...
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- I wouldn't go the whole evaluation route. I do not think something is "wrong" with him. It sounds like he is trying on a new form of self expression that is negative...
- It sounds like he is trying to spread his wings. He's 4, but his communication skills are just not up to par yet. You say he's frustrated, and he does feel remorse for...
- ya know i am not a doctor, i maybe i am wrong, but i dont always think that "differant" behavior is due to an "illness", in my opinion, there is a name for everything ...
New Fears of Many Things!
Asked by T.K. from Colorado Springs
on January 31, 2008
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I have a 3 year old boy that is "scared" about several new things! There are things that he is scared of, but still intrigued by, and almost drawn to! Has anyone exp...
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- Hi T.! My just turned 4yr old has had fears of several "normal" things since he was a toddler. The vaccume phase, the any low humming noise like his train set. Al...
- accept it as a phase. validate his fears, "wow, you really seem afraid" and let it go. I believe it will pass. at three he is still discovering how the world works, ...
- My six year old daughter is going through this but with tornados. She had a fear about weather at about 3-4 when Katrina hit and then it was this interest. I mean she...
Siblings Fighting
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2008
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My 2 girls are constantly bickering. One is 5yrs and one is 2yrs. I've been told that it's normal but it's so stressful! It seems the house is always noisy and I fe...
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- Try to find out exactly they are fighting about. The 5 yr old shouldn't be fighting with the 2 yr. old by that age they should know about sharing. I have a 7 and 8 yr ...
- same problem with 2 grandboys same ages only thing we to is try to give each one one=onone time and it helps a little
- Hello A., Sounds to me as though if everyone does not start using their quiet voices-Mom may have to be taken care of! If she doesn't end up with a nervous breakdown...
