Social Workers: Toddler
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19 Month Old Sleep Issues
Asked by S.L. from Houston
on February 17, 2008
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My daughter has always been rocked to sleep. She's now 19 months old and still wakes up 1-3 times a night wanting to be held and put back to sleep. We've never let h...
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- Hi S., I completely understand. My daughter is 18 months and has been going through the same problem lately and I did let her cry it out when she was younger. She sti...
- You might try letting her sleep next to you. In that case you can just roll over and nurse her, if you are still nursing. If not, just knowing you are there may help...
- I too have a 19 month old that is still waking at least once a night. We recently moved him to a full size bed. (he was sleeping with us) That has helped quite a bit ...
My 21 Month Old Son
Asked by J.N. from Davenport
on July 25, 2010
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my son is gonna be 2 in oct he hasnt began talking much and grunts for everything his behavior is sooo terrible he thows big fits what should we do when he does this i...
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- I strongly urge you to have your son's speech evaluated by a specialist. My 7 yo grandson wasn't talking at that age and we thought he was just a late talker which ha...
- I don't know if this is accurate, but from noticing other kids and my own, I use the rule of thumb for words as this. 1 yr old = 1 word, 2 yr old = 2 words and at 3=a...
- Our son had 6 words at 2 years (not even really words - except for mummy and daddy and no - wruuum for car..) He is now 3 and I confess I would often love him to talk ...
18 Month Old Boy Seems Delayed
Asked by R.R. from Cincinnati
on December 8, 2011
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I have an 18 month old little boy, Nathan that I am very concerned about. he seems delayed in several areas. His speech is one area of concern for me. He says Ma, Da, ...
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- Call Help Me Grow and get him evaluated. It is free and you don't need a referral from your doctor. As a Speech Therapist, I really don't like doctors telling parent...
- http://www.ohiohelpmegrow.org/ http://www.olrs.ohio.gov/topic-ei
- I was in this exact situation. I called Early Intervention directly, even though my ped said to wait. They evaluated him, he did qualify for services (he had a speec...
22 Month Old Discipline
Asked by J.O. from New York
on March 7, 2008
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I am a mom of 22 month old twin boys. My husband and I have been using "time out" on a "naughty mat" for almost a month now. We get at their eye level, tell them what ...
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- I once faught with my son when he was 2 yrs old for 45 mins to make him stay on the naughty stair. We use the bottom step for him to sit on. And for 45 mins I set hi...
- SOS for Parents is a good resource. My son's social worker suggested it as Magic 1,2,3 didn't cut the mustard. Magic 1,2,3 may be a good resource for you as well. T...
- I think the time out is a good thing, but if he can't or won't stay where you put him then try somewhere else...pack-n-play, strapped in his highchair/booster, or gate...
19 Month Old - Terrible Two's Already!
Asked by D.W. from Billings
on September 21, 2007
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Hi my son is 19 months old today and he is really starting to test limits, the problem is that he doesn't react to discipline of any kind. For instance the most frust...
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- just keep sticking to your guns I have a 10 year step son that was not give any limits and know he is even hard to discipline, the time out thing try in it for 1 min ....
- Dear D. W. You are wise not to punish your son when you can see that he doesn't understand what he has done wrong. If I were you, I would try to find out why h...
- Hi D. First of all,deep breath!! Ok now let's see what we can come up with.....I myself am of the opinion that a child starts aging before birth. Meaning that th...
Fun Games to Play with 1 Year Old?
Asked by J.M. from Cleveland
on October 11, 2008
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Hi,
really hoping for some great ideas. i feel like my 1 year old is getting very bored with our day to day activities. she loves being read to, making music, playing...
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- Ok, this is going to sound unbelievablly simple, strange and maybe even a little silly. However, after years of working with families with small children. ( I am a so...
- In the interest of self-promotion-- please see my website: www.discoverytoyslink.com/melissa_hall Many of our products come with extensive parent guides to give you ...
- stacking, sorting, dumping stack chubby blocks, stack soup cans, formula cans- let your baby knock them over & re stack sort- just putting things in a bowl and ...
What Would You Do in This Situation with Your Teenager?
Asked by D.J. from Albany
on July 25, 2012
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Social services (CPS) visited for the 1st time for this investigation. They are investigating due to your teenage daughter's arguing at school. The social workers see ...
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19 Month Old Clawing Out of "Frustration"?
Asked by A.M. from Memphis
on March 11, 2008
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My daughter is generally loving and happy, however, when her "love" or hugs are not reciprocated by other toddlers, she will claw at their face to get their attention....
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- My daughter is 19 months also and is clawing me that way too. It is usually when she is frustrated or sleepy. I don't know what to do either but wanted to let you kno...
- if this is not a behavior that is modeled in your home...i would have her behavior checked by several docs. also, i would read up on immuniasations and side effects, w...
- Hi, when my daughter was about 19 mos old she also would forcefully grab at her classmates faces as well as mine sometimes. Sometimes it was a rush of emotions and oth...
Getting Divorced with a 5 Month Old Son
Asked by M.M. from Portland
on March 6, 2008
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My soon-to-be ex-husband and I have called it quits. I am raising our 5-month old son by myself (with some help from my parents). I moved out to Gray a month ago and m...
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- Hi M., I think you have a lot of good suggestions about meeting people - the other single moms in my life were the biggest blessing I have ever experienced, and provi...
- Hey M., My hubby left me when I was pregnant with our second child. I was very lonely, even though I had a lot of famly support around me. I would strongly suggest...
- First, let me tell you not to worry... you may seem lonely and on your own now, but things will get better (I promise). I have a daughter (who is now 8) and I am not m...
What Degree Would You Need For...
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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What kind of degree/classes/schooling would someone need to become a social worker? And how long would it take to earn that? What about an accountant? I'm curious as t...
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- As Susan said, your best bet would be to talk to a counselor at a community college. However, like just about any job, what degree you need depends on how far you wan...
- Hi S., I'm sending Kudo's your way for furthering your education! I think that's awesome. An education is something that no one can ever take away from you. I w...
- Hi S.. I work at a mental health facility and we have many social workers employed here. I'd recommend going to our website and looking at the quatifications needed ...
