Stranger Anxiety
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Considering Traveling to NYC with 8-Month Old
Asked by A.K. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2008
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My husband and I have been invited to a wedding in New York in October (we live in LA). We are trying to decide whether my husband should go alone, or we should both ...
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- Give it a try. You'll be sad you missed the wedding especially when you realise how easy babies are to travel with compared to toddlers, I am sure! I wouldn't worr...
- We've traveled a lot with our kids, and in our experience it was much easier to travel with them as babies. Can you bring your son to the wedding? If not, can you brin...
- i've always wonders how does the whole car seat and cabs in nyc thing work? do you just carry around the car seat and base with you or is it ok to just hold the baby i...
Age Appropriate Visitation
Asked by K.S. from Boston
on October 27, 2010
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My ex BF and I do not have a court ordered visitation schedule. We basically have a hand shake agreement that he will provide for his child. He loves to spend time wit...
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- never ask an "childcare expert" anything, mainly becuse they are not experts on child care. sit down with the guy and explain how you feel, and be willing to work out ...
- Its great that he wants to be involved in her life. I agree that you both should have a written agreement. My children father and I had a verbal agreement after our se...
- I agree w/ you. But infants are not the only ones that need consistency, so do older children. I have seen that in an effort to be fair to each parent, the child...
Walking to School and Back from School.
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on August 17, 2006
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My son is ten years old and I let him walk to school because his friends lives a few blocks away. I'm having a lot of fear about it on this day and age. He walks with ...
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- I agree with your concern. Unfortunately, far too many kids/teens have disappeared "just a few blocks from home." There are a number of unsolved child deaths in the Om...
- Your son, as well as any child who is 10 thru 18 feels that they are 'big enough' to do what Actual ADULTS do. The reality is, that children are so 'smart' becau...
- My daughter is only 2yrs. old, so I may not be in the best position to give advice. Are the blocks that he is alone, private residential streets in a safe neighbo...
8Yo Son Still Cries Alot
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on September 20, 2010
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I am a single mom with a 8 year old son, his father passed away 3 years ago, and now its just him and I. Instead of growing up it seems like he is going backward, he a...
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- Jenn, I hear and feel your frustration. I'm not a therapist, just a Mom & Nana, and I've seen a lot. Your son is probably very sad and angry. With the beginning of...
- Jenn, I'm wondering if he's got unresolved grief, too. Kids grieve a lot differently than adults do, as you know. Have you ever heard of The Caring Place on Stanw...
- He is a child who lost his father, I think you are being way to hard on him. Plus you know he has anxiety problems so give the kid a break. I completly agree with De...
4Yr. Old Afraid of Going to the Restroom in Public Places
Asked by M.G. from Atlanta
on October 29, 2009
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My 4 year old seems to be having an anxiety attack whenever she needs to go to the restroom in a public place, including the daycare she has attended for the past year...
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- This isn't a help response to your question, but I am experiencing the same problem with my 4 yr old son. He sometimes poops in his clothes at daycare and his teacher ...
- I do not know how you will approach this, but it sounds like someone either child or teacher may have locked your child in and caused that fear. Have you tried asking ...
- WOW -- THIS IS SERIOUS. Let's be practical....She's fine at home and continues to drink and use the potty #1 and #2 at home? The behavior began at daycare and spre...
Strange Topic: Do You Believe That Some Dogs Can Sense Good or Bad in People?
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on January 20, 2012
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I ask because a few months back, my hubby, daughter, our female dachshund and I went to the park. There was a local boys and girls club there. A lot of the kids love...
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- I absolutely believe that dogs can tell whether or not someone is good. Read "A Big Little Life" by Dean Koontz. It's a bi-dog-raphy about his dog, Trixie Koontz. ...
- Can't really say. It could have been anything - the way the man smelled, if he had on a hat or wore a beard, his movement, etc. Dogs do pick up on things in a way th...
- Yes, I definitely believe so. Our dog barks at a specific dog and his master every time they walk by our house--and her bark is NOT a nice bark. It's very hysterical a...
Behavior Problems in a Daschund
Asked by C.L. from Provo
on February 27, 2008
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Several months ago, we got a male daschund puppy. Getting him house trained wasn't too painful or drawn out but he was very timid. He still is.
He has developed se...
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- Before you put him up for adoption, how much exercise does he get? Dogluvers.com has some good information. I have never owned one of these dogs before, but I have w...
- I have 2 year old daschund female puppy who is sweet as pie, but she does the peeing thing too when people come over. First...go to the pet store (or Walmart) and buy...
- Socialize, take the pup out for walks with your daughter. Is there a PetSmart nearby? They aren't the best, but they usually have training classes. Go to the library ...
What's Wrong with My Baby?
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on July 26, 2008
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My daughter will be one next month and there's an aspect of her personality that I'm extremely concerned about. Whenever we're around people, at our house or someone e...
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- You might want to look into High Sensitivity - read "The Highly Sensitive Child" by Elaine Aron. Highly Sensitive people are overwhelmed by external stimuli. As a...
- B., You may just have a very shy little one and she may need to cling for some time. If I were you, I would seek the advice of a health care professional. I wouldn'...
- Have you spoken to your daughters Dr?? That would be my first step. Could be Sensory Processing Disorder. An OT can definetly help. If you are in Tampa St Joes has ...
4 Month Old Cries When 'Strangers' Hold Her and Is Sensitive to Loud Noises...
Asked by S.L. from Cleveland
on February 16, 2008
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Has anyone gone through this? Is this a stage? My daughter is 4 months old and seems to cry around 'new' people or 'strangers' -- that includes my sister who we see q...
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- Every child is different. I have 3 that are going to be 4 years old. They were sensitive to loud noises and would cry if someone else held them. I would ask your siste...
- No need to be concerned about this at all. It can be frustrating at times, I agree, but she will grow out of it. Don't force it on her though. Taking her out and pu...
- It sounds like your daughter and my 1st born are the same child! My daughter went through this and simply didn't really "like" people other than us until she was about...
4 Year Old That Does Not Handle Change Well
Asked by J.B. from Indianapolis
on May 11, 2009
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My four year old daughter does not handle change well. I realize this can by typical for a child this age. At times it seems extreme though. Examples: husband boug...
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- A lot of kids do have trouble with change. A behavioral psychologist would be someone you can work with. Also something to think about and not to scare you. Kids on th...
- It does sound like it could be autism, but there is parts that also sound like reactive--attachment disorder, even though it is to objects. I would first se...
- I would talk to the pediatrician, because a 4 year old shouldn't be bothered by those types of changes. but there is a possibility that much like my 2 older kids. the ...
