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Not Sleeping Due to Learning How to Stand in Her Crib - HELP!
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 4, 2008
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Our 8 mo. old has been the best sleeper. She goes down to sleep without any fuss and is asleep within 5 minutes. I know we have been blessed. She has just learned how ...
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- My mom went through this with my little sister and the Doctor told her that she was afraid she was going to missing something. So she fought going to sleep and I too w...
- Try doing a bedtime routine with her and make sure she isn't getting too much sleep during the day. You may need to wake her from her afternoon nap at an earlier time.
- There is another letter today about an 8 mo old no longer going down easily. This must be a new developmental stage and I know you are thrilled your daughter is progre...
Learning Dvds
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on August 12, 2009
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My grandmother has offered to buy a learning DVD or system for my son because he's got some speech delays. She said my cousin used "Rock 'N Learn" and liked them. Ha...
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- You go S. D!! I love your "a little about me" comments. More power to you. Re: learning videos, I am a fan of LeapFrog videos as was my son (now age 6). But that is...
- I am intrigued about some of your background info. Why is one son circumcised and the other isn't? Also, does your almost 3 year old still nurse? Is he talking much? ...
- The best way for your son to overcome speech delays is through one-on-one interaction with a person - not a TV screen. Get him evaluated by a qualified speech patholo...
Allowed to Jump and Stand?
Asked by L.L. from Sacramento
on August 17, 2008
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Ok, so I'm wondering if it's alright for my 11 week old baby to jump and stand. He doesn't stand on his own of course, but he puts a bit of weight on his legs with us ...
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- Something I recall from my childhood development classes I took way back when is that little babies (infants), while they're little, are able to support their weight (...
- Congratulation on your homebirth and your wonderful baby boy! I had also a homebirth and my son is now 3, but I'm writing to you as a certified Infant Developmental M...
- Hi L., What a great question! Anything that he does on his own is fine, as his movements will increase as his strength does. So if he pulls himself up on things and u...
Boy Who Wants to "Stand"
Asked by L. from Chicago
on September 9, 2007
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Hi!
I have a 19 month old son who I have been working a little bit on potty training. He is finally getting the idea and has some control over it. The problem we ar...
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- Ah, the target training bit. I trained my boy to stand while peeing by throwing Fruit Loops in the toilet and telling him to aim at those colorful little pieces. Worke...
- L., Wow, that is really young to have a child potty trained. Especially a boy, since boys are not typically fully potty trained until they are three years old! Do...
- Hi L., My Son has been using the "Peter Potty". It's an adjustable urinal. You can purchase it at Walmart.com (Haven't seen them in stores). He is 3 and was having ...
Advice on How to Encourage Daughter to Stand up for Herself
Asked by L. from Chicago
on July 24, 2008
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I have an awesome 9 year old daughter. There are three girls in our neighborhood who hang out together. One of the three is sort of mean and I completely see her bei...
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- Hi L., I see this problem with the girls in my 4th grade classroom every year. People don't realize what a catty age it can be as their little hormones start comin...
- I think your daughter needs to find new friends. I always tell my kids that friends make you feel good about yourself, and if someone is consistently making you feel ...
- Hi L., In my opinion, your daughter has stood up for herself. She's told them how she feels but they simply don't care. Why insist on being their friend when they'r...
Fun Learning Books
Asked by N.P. from Salt Lake City
on July 20, 2009
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Where do you find fun learning books - work books- of letters and numbers for a 2 year old?
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- I love the selection at costco. It changes but i always love looking at what they have because they have some really great stuff. There is also a fun website for lette...
- If you have a Target store in your area, they have a pretty decent selection. I found our daughter some books that are the wipe off kind there that you use crayons or ...
- I actually found quite a few nice workbooks at The Dollar Tree. You have to search for them in some stores, others have them on a separate stand in the coloring book a...
At What Age Would U Teach a Boy to Stand up to Pee?
Asked by K.S. from Lansing
on May 27, 2007
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At what age have you or would you teach a boy to stand up to pee? What was your experience with it? Thanks for any comments. ~K.
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- My boys would not pee sitting down. They were both out of diapers at 26 months and refused to sit on the potty. They thought that they were sooooo cool when they got...
- I have been told having a boy sit to poop and pee is best first but some boys just wanna stand up to do it first anyway. If this is the case you cannot force sitting d...
- my friends taught her son to stand and pee when they were real little like two in a half i am not sure i only have girls
Late Crawling and Learning Disabilites
Asked by R.D. from Pittsburgh
on November 6, 2006
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My 8 1/2 Month old son has yet to crawl, but pulls to stand and is trying to walk. I wouldn't care, but several people have assured me that if he does not crawl, he wi...
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- First, I just want to say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with your son. Second, you can't judge your son, off of someone else's child. Each child develops diff...
- I just had to add my two-cents. I have heard the same thing. I usually just blow it off. Your son's doctor can best tell you what you should look for. My daughter ...
- I wouldnt worry about it too much! My son didnt crawl until he was 9 months. He is now 23 months and right on target with everything. You probably dont want to hear th...
I Can't Stand My Child!
Asked by M.T. from New York
on December 16, 2008
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My child is driving me crazy! Technically she hasn't hit the terrible twos yet but she may as well have. She gets into everything and she doesn't listen when I tell ...
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- The madness doesn't end until you end it. Watch a few episodes of Supernanny. The techniques really do work. But you have to be consistent, calm, and in charge. I woul...
- Hi MT, I've felt that way too. Then I have to calm down and remember that these toddlers are testing everything out. The world is still fairly new to them, so no ca...
- walking away is a good idea. hugging your child, even though the though of it drives you nuts, is probably the best thing for the both of you. screaming isn't going to...
Getting 9 Mo Old to Stand
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on July 18, 2009
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My 9 month old son does not want to stand. His legs are strong and fully functioning, but he has no interest in trying to pull himself up or stand. If I try to stand...
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- What is your hurry? He will stand when he is able to and wants to. THere is nothing at all to be concerned about. All babies do things at different rates. My son s...
- All in his own time. My daughter (my third) just pulled herself up for the first time a few weeks ago and she had just turned 10 months. They'll do it when their rea...
- As long as the dr says his muscles are fine and developing well I wouldn't worry about it. I had an extremely early walker and it was really hard to keep up with him. ...
