No Cry Sleep Solution: Puppets
10 articles
Loss of Sleep
Asked by V.A. from Tulsa
on February 15, 2007
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I have a 4 year old daughter that had her tonsils and adnoids taken out a week and half ago. This past weeks she has been very spoiled. She will not stop crying and...
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- It's time to get things straight with her. She knows how to manipulate the house now. So you start with Choices as in "you can choose to ask for something nicely and...
- I would definatley talk to her dr... I had a friend whose Son had the same thing done to him when he was 3-4... He was the same, and have been sort of angry since.. He...
- I completely agree with Tracy here!! Also, is she taking any medication? If so, it could be that she's experiencing some side effects. A week and a half after surgery...
6 Month Old Waking Several Times at Night
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2007
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My 6 month old baby will go to bed with no problems, just put him down and he will fall asleep on his own around 9 PM, the problem is he still wakes up several times a...
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- seriously try teh rice cereal. my dd was on teh AR lipil which has the added cereal in it when i quit nursing and i switched to the next step lipil a few weeks ago and...
- hI A., aT SIX MONTHS OLD? iS SHE EATING ANY CEREAL BEFORE BED? iS SHE WAKING TO EAT? IF SHE IS, SPOON FEED HER HER FIRST EREAL, BEGIN WITH RICE AND USE IT FOR...
- My son slept all night long till about 6 months then he woke up a few times at night. Now that we are one we have our good nights and a few bad. I have gave tylenol t...
Fear of Shadows at Bedtime
Asked by S.D. from Victoria
on April 8, 2008
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Hi Everyone!
My 5 year old is beginning to sleep in his own bed while sharing a room with my 9 mo old. He cries at night before going to bed (just after dinner) about...
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- I didn't get a chance to read the other responses, but I tried something that worked well for my girls. I went to Walmart and found a purse-sized spray of OUST air fr...
- I had the same problem with my boys. The oldest was easy because him and daddy were buds and he would go in with him and read to him or tuck him in bed and he liked t...
- S., I'm sorry that you are having trouble with your five year old at night. You could try to make shadows more friendly by playing a game with them. Create or find a ...
Help!! My 3 Month Old Baby Wants to Be Held All the Time.
Asked by N.R. from Seattle
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 month old baby girl and literally cant put her down for a second because she starts crying. I can't get anything done with her. Any suggestions on what to d...
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- for a little one, the Moby! soft comfy and easy (except for getting into it the first time- you'll look like a rhythmic gymnast!). The Ergo works great when they...
- Hi N., This sounds like a temperment problem. Your daughter just needs that closeness and love at this age. I don't think I would try to break her of it. I would buy ...
- hi N., My little lady is the same way. I found that if I put her in the swing and face it out the window to where she can see the moving trees she is good for a while...
Family Bed Transition to Own Bed in Own Room
Asked by C.C. from Rochester
on September 23, 2008
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Hello, I am writing to get some advice on how to transition my 17mth old from our bed to her own without causing too much stress on her. The reason for the switch is b...
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- we had the family be and what worked finally for us was letting him sleep in our bed for 5-10 min and then putting him in his bed. It took a few nights of putting him ...
- Hi C., I wanted to reply to your request, but alas, my DD is only 6 months old and I'm no where near ready to transition her out of the family bed. Basically I woul...
- Good morning C., Well first of all I hope you are recovering well from surgery. My son was in my bed for a while and it took some time to get him out in his own bed...
Traveling for the First Time with Baby
Asked by K.E. from Bakersfield
on March 6, 2008
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Hey there. My husband and I are taking our baby on a five hour plane trip in April (she'll be 10 months then). We've opted to buy a seat for her instead of holding her...
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- We took our oldest daughter to Canada (5 hour flight) at 9 months, and our youngest daughter to Hawaii (6 hour flight) at 2 months. I agree with the advice to use your...
- K., I have 2 kids and have traveled with both for some time now. I would bring a couple new items for her to explore. When my kids were a little older, I would wrap...
- Hi, I flew to NY with my son around that age was also nervous, but it turned out great. Very smart getting her a seat - it will make a big difference. I'm pasting in ...
Nap Time and Church
Asked by A.I. from Dallas
on January 18, 2009
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My husband I have not been church goers but we have recently found a church we are interested in. The problem is that the Sunday service falls in the middle of our dau...
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- You're not alone....sundays are difficult with little ones! Like the other mom, we rushed home after church and let them take their naps then. Normally, we would go ...
- Wow, you got a lot of replies! Just wanted to say that we're really strict with my son's schedule (always have been) and try to plan our week around his naptime. His n...
- A., So glad you have found a church. It is important that you go to worship together. I would check into the nursery at the church. I have worked in the nursery at...
I Need Help with My 2 Year Old Boy...
Asked by S.S. from Austin
on September 8, 2008
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Anybody know any good books about discipline for toddlers? I feel like I'm doing everything wrong and not gaining any ground with my son.
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- I've had discipline issues with my 3 yr old, but after some good advice from other mom's on this site, I highly recommend making a RULE CHART. Make it colorful, easy t...
- I didn't have a chance to see what everyone else recommended, but I like "1-2-3 Magic" and "Love and Logic." SuperNanny's book is supposed to be good, too. I've got ...
- I'm currently reading Dr. Lehman's "Making Children Mind without Losing Yours." It's been around for 20+ years. I like that it is based on natural consequences. Easy...
Uncreative Mind
Asked by Y.G. from Houston
on May 27, 2008
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Hello Im wondering if anyone has any ideas of creative activities or lessons I can do with my baby girl during the day. I hate the fact that all she does all day is wa...
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- Absolutely sit and play with her. My daughter, now 20, at the age of 2 was very immaginative. We read alot, I bought finger paints and we put trash bags down on the ta...
- I would definitely get more involoved with your child/children. TV is only a good thing in small doses, like 1 or 2, 20 minute shows a day. Noggin and NickJr. are pret...
- I had the same problem with my oldest. My youngest however hates TV I know...really weird. To get my oldest when she was born away from the TV. I made homemade play-do...
Preschoolers and Emotions
Asked by M.D. from Miami
on July 13, 2010
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I have 2 children, my daughter is 2yrs 10mths and my son is 10mths. This is a question about my daughter. Since she was an infant she has always needed tons of a...
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- Wow, I have baby sit since I was 12 years old. Kept all 16 of my neices and nephews a lot. Have two girls of my own and have never heard anything like this. Of course ...
- Your situation sounds very similar to mine. From the start my daughter (now 3 yrs 2 mos) always cried and needed so much attention just as you say. I knew she was a ...
- sounds like she's a bit of a drama queen. often very smart, emotional, sensitive children are a little bit more dramatic. (or a lot - my son is one). i tell my son con...
