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My 7 Yr Old Son Is Acting Out and I Am at My Wits End
Asked by T.M. from Scranton
on January 28, 2007
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HE was caught stealing at school and tests his teachers limits as much as he tests mine. this behavior is not new but he is taking it to a higher limit, for lack of a ...
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- I would tag along with him every little step he takes, school, store, whatever. Maybe it would sink in from a little embarassment from you. If he's acting like a baby,...
- Have you read the book '1-2-3 Magic'? I work at a school for elementary students with behavioral issues and we use the techniques in the book. As long as they're used ...
- I agree with Nicole that maybe you need to start from scratch. Your child is probably just looking for attention. My son is also seven and I work from home. I notic...
4 Year Old: Sibling Jealous or Developmental Stage?
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on April 10, 2008
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Hi Moms. I have a wonderful 4 year old boy. He was an easy/mellow baby and toddler. He is generally agreeable. We have a 5 mos old daughter. He is the best, most ...
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- I know my almost 4 year old tests me multiple times a day. He doesn't want to hold my hand when walking, stay seated at the table or be helped getting dressed anymore....
- Hi N., My son had just turned 4 when our youngest was born. He is the sweetest, most loving little guy and he loves his sister. He fell apart when she was about 7 ...
- Under stress (even good stress of exciting and fun events), everyone regresses a little, and needs a little gentle nurturing and even babying. I suspect you may hav...
Toddler Sleep Issues After Car Accident.
Asked by L.S. from Charlotte
on July 6, 2010
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About three weeks ago my 2 1/2 -year-old son climbed out of his crib for the first time, so we promptly converted it to a toddler bed. I expected the usual difficultie...
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- I'm glad you are okay - what a traumatic experience! I'm so glad you're there for your son. I was rear-ended taking my daughter to the first day of kindergarten. ...
- I wonder if he's having bad dreams about the wreck? To him it may seem like the wreck is happening again while he's sleeping, and so he wants you close so that he will...
- Since you are not opposed to co-sleeping, I think I'd let him sleep snuggled up to you for a little while until he feels safe again, and the newness of the ordeal has ...
My Daughter Thinks Time Out Is a Game
Asked by M.G. from Springfield
on September 12, 2008
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My daughter is 18 months old. Over the past month she has began throwing her meals from her tray full force. We have tried everything to show her it is not correct t...
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- You might try not giving her a plate/bowl for her meals. Instead give her a few bites on the tray, like you did when she was younger. Explain that since she will not...
- Not too young for time-outs! Started my 18mos old just after a year for real, purposeful, willful misconduct. He's been in the corner 4-5 times. Put himself there t...
- This is a frustrating time I know. Keep up the good work of being consistant and you'll be fine! I use what Amanda said with my boys. throwing food or inappropriate b...
Happiest Toddler on the Block
Asked by A.R. from Reno
on May 30, 2007
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Hi Ladies,
Does anyone out there use the 'toddler-ese' approach talked about in Harvey Karp's book Happiest Toddler on the Block?
I really liked Happiest Baby on the...
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- I did not read the book, but I did watch the video. It really helps to see it in action. I admit I don't always use the 'todler-ese' techniques, especially in public...
- I didn't read Happiest Baby on the Block but read the toddler one. I never fully embraced it, but still sometimes use the "fit throwing" (as you put it) type of commu...
- Hi there, I first of all have to say I am totally thrilled you picked up a Harvey Karp book. I know for me it is such a relief to know that there are resources o...
Behavior Problems with My 2 Year Old in the Mornings
Asked by M.G. from Atlanta
on December 19, 2007
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For the past week or so my 2 year old fights me getting her ready for the day. I am a working mom, so we have a set time that she needs to be ready each day. At 6:45...
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- Just an opinion, but I think that turning the TV on is a bad idea especially to something she likes. If you want to turn the TV on to get her started turn to the news ...
- Hello there.. I have a two year old. Actually shes almost three. I have two suggestions. First maybe dont let her have the T.V on until she gets dressed, and no books....
- Hi M., I am a mom to a 2.5 yr old boy and 7 month old little girl. We started having some behaviour issues once pre-school started and our routine shifted. I think...
21 Month Old WILL NOT Go to Bed at Night...
Asked by C.R. from Seattle
on March 17, 2010
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For about the past two weeks, maybe a little more, my daughter puts up a HUGE fight over going to bed. She has no issues at all going down for a nap - I read books, gi...
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- Phew! Poor thing. You sound stressed! My son started doing this too, right around when he could trust the nighttime sequence of events. You have to be a little pro...
- I would say that it is a phase and she is testing boundaries. I you are adamantly against cry it out, you may not agree with my post. I believe that CIO works at this ...
- Ouch. I feel your pain girlfreind! I don't know if this will help but it is worth a try. There is a product called Babycalm you can get online. It is a magnesium su...
3-Year Old Has a HUGE Attitude!
Asked by L.J. from Johnstown
on February 19, 2009
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My 3 year old is really giving me a hard time! She doesn't do it so much for her Dad. I try to give her my full attention when we get home in the evening and I liste...
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- Your husband is right. She doesn't have to want to, she has to DO. It's just like obeying the laws of the country. We have to file tax returns and pay taxes. It do...
- Hi L. - This is not advice - just how we handle things at our house... It may not work for everybody - and it works most of the time with us. We get attitude from ...
- Rest assured this is a phase and your loving child will return. At 3 years old they do realize that they are capable of doing things on their own and in control of ma...
Baby Tested Positive for LEAD!
Asked by K.R. from Sherman
on February 18, 2011
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I am horrified! she just turned one year. she tested level 5 for lead. doc says not really bad until it passes 9 but that he is taking it Very Seriously!
we will test...
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- You can buy a home lead test kit at Home Depot. I bought one to see if the wall paint in my house had lead in it. You can also buy kits at home depot to test for lead ...
- You've has some really good responses. The only thing I didn't see as a I scanned them is car keys. Do you let your daughter play with them? They have lead and are not...
- My best friend is a nurse. She said she regularly encounters lab errors while working in the hospital. Personally, I would want her retested to confirm the levels if...
Seeking Moms Who've Dealt with Milk and Egg Allergies in Children
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on January 14, 2010
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I took my 11 month old boy to an allergist this morning for skin testing and it turns out he's allergic to milk, eggs and peanuts. Peanuts I can deal with because my d...
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- Hi A., The good news is if you get in the right mindset and find physicians who will work to heal your children instead of treat them, you can reverse this over years...
- Hi A. My son also has allergies to milk, eggs, and peanuts. It was really stressful at first, but now it has gotten a little easier (he is 4 now). We use rice milk ...
- My two children, a son and a daughter, are allergic to milk. Eating foods that contained milk didn't affect my children, except for icecream. My daughter wouldn't te...
