Mood Swings: Child
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Moody 5 Year Old
Asked by M.D. from Saginaw
on October 28, 2008
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Around the time my daughter started school, her moods have changed. She went through the normal naughty and testy phases that all kids go through when she was little b...
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- Hi M. I so know what you mean! The same thing with my daughter 5, who started school this fall. I agree it's because of peers examples, and none of the stories about ...
- M., I really have to say that I agree wholeheartedly with everthing Beth said! I have 5 boys and my 7 year old (first grader) has been like this also from the b...
- I m having the same prob with my 7 year old also! interested to see what others have to say ;)
My Husband Is More Moody than I Am
Asked by C.S. from Utica
on March 14, 2007
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i just recently found out that i am pregnant with our third child. it wasn't planned, but i am still very excited. and ever since we found out that we were gonna have ...
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- I have to agree with Jessica. Men sometimes have so much more on their minds when they know another baby is on the way. Their stress levels go up thinking about whet...
- He's feeling your pregnancy. When I got pregnant, my husband threw up in the early stages, and went through the same thing I was going through (nausea, etc.)
- I agree with what Heidi said... I am going threw the same thing... Good luck!
5 Year Old Starving for Attention
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I need some suggestions or insight on what to do about my daughter's behavior. She is 5 years old and she is a wonderful caring little girl, but seems to have...
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- I am a full time, stay at home mom, I now homeschool my youngest 2, but two out of my 4 kids were attention hogs like your daughter. The other two are quiet and avoid ...
- I have a girl, now almost 7 years old... and I went through that too. Try getting the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6 Year Old" from www.amazon.com It is enligh...
- Dear K., I understand your frustration. As a parent coach, I can tell you that this is a very common challenge for parents. Below is a link to an article I wrote...
Any Anger Management Techniques for 5 Year Old Boy?
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on May 11, 2009
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My 5 year old can get SO angry! He then screams, seeths, crys, throws stuff and sometimes hits others. How can I help him? This morning he wanted to play on the com...
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- The only thing I can think of that I know would help is get him into a martial arts class. It will be his outlet and they will teach him how to control himself. Good l...
- No child is perfect, and the "tantrum" stage can actually last until 5-6 years old. They change a lot at this age juncture. Try the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6...
- I am right there with you. My 5 year old can get crazy at times. Good luck
My Son Is moody...help!!
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on March 7, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 year old Boy Who is so moody its unreal.One minute hes happy the next minute hes mad.He yells alot for no reason and throws things..I have tried alot wi...
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- Im glad im not the only parent with a moody little man. My son just turned three and I find myself lost in the world of parenting.... So any advice you find, please se...
- I had that issue with my oldest son---it will fadw away as quickly as it came on. Now I am going through it with my other son ---- and these boys are 20y and 16 yrs o...
- Hi K. the advise is good only one thing that I learned years ago from a book that I bought about parenting. Never never never, tell a child he is being a good boy or ...
Moody 8 Year Old
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on April 14, 2008
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I have a second grader that has been real emotional and moody. He runs out of the room whenever he gets the least bit aggravated. I notice he loves to act like the vi...
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- I have taught for the last 10yrs. and although I have not been blessed with my own children yet - I have seen this with MANY 8 yr olds!! Boys and girls alike... I do...
- What is happening at school? Does he stand up for himself? Is there a person that might be a bully? (Yes in the 2nd grade) Is he having a growing spurt? or Not eating ...
- I have an 8 yr old second grader who is justthe same. To my knowledge it is normal. I dont cater to the behavior... I just let him know that it is ok to be mad and he ...
Moody and Tempermental Only in Her Own House
Asked by T.B. from Albany
on November 17, 2006
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My daughter is almost 16months old and has been very difficult the past 2months. I don't know if it's because of her molars but almost all 4 are in and she is still ve...
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- hi T., My little girl went through the same sort of thing in the mornings and after her nap. at around the same age. she is now 18 months and doesn't do it as much. ...
- It sounds like she loves her morning routine so much that she doesn't want it disturbed. She may really miss you when you are not there and really needs to have the mo...
- It's probably her teeth, but if she's like me, some of us just aren't morning people! My son gets moody after naps sommetimes (probably 2 or 3 days a week). It takes...
Moody Toddler
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on May 8, 2009
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I know all toddlers have big mood shifts throughout the day, but mine has mood shifts that seem to swing every month. One month he's delightful, eating right, hilariou...
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- My two kids same age difference but a year older then yours go through this moody phase every six months at the same time for about a month spam...and I just want to g...
- My kids had mod swings every six months and it coincided with physical growth. When they were growing they were very moody and vise versa. There is not much you can do...
- Wow--- I'd surely be looking for SOMETHING that might be affecting your little guy---- is the other child a bit pushy??? -- is there some problem between the 2 boys???...
Moody to the Max
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on February 5, 2008
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Hey momma.
I have a very moddy 4 year old (almost 5).
Its getting to be a everyday thing were he is crying about something a throwing a super fit. I feel like alot...
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- I would try speaking with the other grandma and let her know the difficulty that you are having. Maybe even suggsting both you, your husband and both grandma's be mor...
- I think flat out ignoring his behaviour and not giving into him would help. All four year olds are fairly moody/dramatic. But when my son is having that kind of day, ...
- When my daughter started crying about anything I would take her to her room and sit her in the crying chair. We started this when she was a baby. When she would cry ...
Exhausted and Moody
Asked by M.R. from Orlando
on March 28, 2009
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I don't know what to do, since I had my baby last year i cant get back on track. I can't get enough rest, loosing weight and lack of sex. It is killing my relationship...
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- First, let me tell you that you are not alone. It is hard to take care of baby, husband and self. The first year is trying to say the least. Too tired for sex, too tir...
- Good Morning M., I sure can appreciate your feelings! It's definetly time to get away! I'm not real sure what your situation is, but if you can, talk ...
- You dont say how old your child is or whether you have other children, but I can tell you, hormones or not, it takes a real long time to adjust, especially with the fi...
