Signs & Symptoms: Older Child
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Signs of Pregnancy
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on October 7, 2009
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My husband and I have decided to go on this conception adventure:) I've been off the pill for about 4 months now and it seems like everyone around me is pregnant. I ...
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- Congrats on starting to try! I have 2 sons. It took me a year to get pregnant with my first son. I was constatntly taking tests and then when I finally was pregnant,...
- I know this sounds quite odd but I couldn't resist responding with my weird story... I have 3 kids- a 6 yo, 16 month old and a 10 week old. The first pregnancy was dis...
- I seemed to know with the first one, but not with the second. My dad knew my mom was pregnant because her boobs would immediately look bigger. At the moment of conce...
Obsessive/compulsive/worry Type of Personality in a 6 Year Old
Asked by J.F. from Cleveland
on December 15, 2008
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Hi everyone. I'd like to start by saying that my 6 year old is such a pleasant, beautiful kid. Over the past several months, we have noticed the worrying get out of...
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- J., When anxiety interferes with his ability to function, it is time to seek treatment. Anxiety to that degree is not a phase and treatment is highly effective. H...
- maybe it is a 6 year old boy thing!! Mine has some very similar things- the obsession with numbers- we are constantly counting things, talking about how many days, hou...
- I think I have his twin. Except our subject is science instead of math. (Which he is rather upset about because Math is an every day thing and science is not.) We ju...
Symptoms
Asked by M.A. from Rochester
on February 11, 2009
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I'm wondering how soon after conception signs may be noticed. I realize not everyone has morning/afternoon/evening sickness, sore breasts, exhaustion, etc. But those t...
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- With my first baby, my nipples were painfully sore two days after we conceived. According to every source, it's way too soon to feel anything, but let me tell you, I ...
- Hi! I was completely exhausted! I thought it was because I was working 2 jobs. But I was alot more tired than normal. My breasts hurt and I had cramps. I just thought ...
- I wasn't trying to get prego, so didn't know when I conceived and was extremely sick and my OB did an ultrasound and realized I was puking at 2 weeks along!!
General Signs of Autism
Asked by N.M. from San Antonio
on March 28, 2008
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I was just wondering if anyone had some specific signs or examples of a child that could have Autism. What kind of behaviors do they show? Thank you very much!
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- I would suggest you doing some research and checking with the Autism Society and other sites that address Autism. Here in Corpus Christi, TX there is the Coastal Be...
- Get on the internet. There is a world of info out there. Autisk Speaks has a wonderful site. There is an organization called Early Childhood Intervention. They are...
- My son was "officially" diagnosed with being Autistic when he was 4, but when he was between 2 and 3 we knew something was not quite right. Some things he would done ...
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on April 2, 2008
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My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager. She is very mouthy and disrespectful all the time. She will a...
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
I Need Advice on Keeping My 7 Year Old Son Focused During Homework Time.
Asked by K.L. from Norfolk
on November 2, 2006
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I have a 7 year old son that has the hardest time staying focused on his homework. It can take him up to 2 hours to complete it. Sometimes he gets so frustrated that h...
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- I would get your child tested. If you have some results, you have a baseline by which to go by when planning how to help him. Even if you/school district agree that ...
- Hi, I'm C.. We had the exact same problem since my 9 year old was in Kindergarten. We changed her diet, she gets no sweets, only fresh fruit and veggies, things like t...
- Our now 11 yr old son had these same issues! I would set the timer when he got home to let him play (he likes outside) for 25 minutes. It helped to let him use up that...
Talking to My 9 Year Old About Puberty
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on September 10, 2008
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Hi, Ladies! I have a 9 year old daughter that wants nothing to do with any type of discussions about our bodies (broken bones, veins, babies in utero, etc.). Wheneve...
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- too funny, I also was going to suggest the book from American Girl. You can even borrow it from the library (Groton Public Library by me). I think it's called "all a...
- There's this book called the Care and Keeping of You. It goes through each of the changes she will experience step by step. It does show how to put tampons in and it...
- As a single mother of 3 successful grown children, two girls and one boy, and a former school nurse (preschool to grade six)I have recommended the following book many ...
My 6-Year Old Showing Signs of Tourettes.
Asked by M.M. from Provo
on November 11, 2010
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I believe my 6-year old is showing signs of Tourettes. She is always thinking her nose is running and has to have a tissue when there is nothing on her nose, she does ...
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- I was a teacher for quite a while, and had a child with Tourettes in my class - and I really couldn't even notice! He was on a medication that controlled it well - I ...
- In addition to the other suggestions you may want to research/inquire about PANDAS .
- My daughter was diagnosed with Tourette's/Acute Tic Disorder this past spring (almost 8 y.o.). Looking back, she has been showing signs since she was about 5, snuffli...
Signs of Pre-puberty
Asked by B.V. from Cleveland
on May 15, 2008
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I was really blessed when my kids were babies. They slept through the night for 10-12 hours at 3 weeks old, never cried, very happy babies. Now at ages 6 and 10, it is...
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- Talk to your daughter, NOW!! Sounds to me like somebody may be picking on her. School kids can be down right cruel. You couldn't pay me enough to go back. I think it s...
- I thought you were talking about my daughter! My daughter is going to be 10 in a couple weeks and had the exact same things going on. She just started to develop a ...
- Hi B., I have a friend who's daughter was going through the same thing and a few months later she started her period. She was 10. Maybe she is going through some pub...
Help!!! 8 Year Old Son Screams and Crys About Everything.
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 6, 2009
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I am at my witts end my 8 year old screams and crys about everything from homework to eating. He is always unhappy, At the moment my husband is dealing with him becau...
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- I would have him tested for autism. Another idea is when he does the screaming and acting out it may be that he is overstimulated/stressed. Try giving him a deep hug...
- Do you ever get time alone with him? As a middle child things can be tough enough without any extra stresses of school and such. Maybe you need to set a few hours a w...
- Hi J., I would call the school counselor and talk to him/her. I would also suggest that your son have some visits with the school counselor. Perhaps something has h...
