Stranger Anxiety
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Just Curious - Difficulty Separating in Preschoolers (2-5 Year Olds)
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on July 28, 2011
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Hi, this is an informal survey. I just saw a report on children's program that I'm associated with that said a quarter of 2 year olds, a third of 3 year olds, a quart...
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- Nope, never had a problem with DD separating in both daycare & preschool situations.
- My daughter, 1.5, has been attending the same center since she was 3 months old - she still doesn't like to be dropped off. My son is 4.5 and has gone to two differen...
- Whether you’re going on a date night with your spouse or you’re returning to work after staying home with your little one for some period of time, you may find you...
Letting Go
Asked by M.L. from Philadelphia
on May 22, 2007
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Hi Ladies! Well here is my latest issue. My daughter is six months old now and soon I will be returning back to nursing school full-time. This means my daughter is g...
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- M., Gosh, I thought I was the only one! I too can't go to my gym because I don't want to leave my 2 year old with anyone. It's just a trust isssue we have...I sup...
- Hi M., Your feelings are totally normal. With my first son I found a job across the street from me so I could come home to see him. My grandmother kept him while I wo...
- M., A lot of moms have anxiety about leaving their children. I've been very lucky to have a large extended family to leave mine with when necessary. (Usually my ...
Traveling Internationally 12Hr. Flight
Asked by M.N. from San Francisco
on September 24, 2008
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My son and I will be flying overseas to visit his grandparents in November (he will be 7 months by then). It is a 12 hour international flight and I will be flying alo...
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- Hi M. - First, you will be fine! I have traveled from CA to France with my son when he was 6 months and again at 1 year. First, let the airline know that you a...
- I flew alone with my four month old and it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. She was a bit younger nad not wanting to move around much, but I still learned a couple...
- Hi, M., I brought both my daughters home from China when they were babies. Here's just a few tips to help. The stewardess's will help hold him while you go to the b...
My Daughter Starts School on the 7Th. I'm More Nervous than She Is; Haaalp!
Asked by T.V. from New York
on September 6, 2011
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I don't know why I'm so worked up about this. She went into daycare at six weeks...six week old! I am more nervous about her starting school for some strange reason. F...
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- Ah, yes I felt the same way when my son went to kindergarden. I was a wreck, and very sad. He was so excited, and wanted to take the Big Bus to school..I cried, he lau...
- I was a wreck. My son was cool as a cucumber. Just make sure you do NOT let her see your anxiety. After she gets on the bus, go home and fall to pieces. It's ...
- I wouldn't let her take the bus. I'm walk her in for the first few weeks. Then start car pick up and drop off. The drive home in the car is a wonderful way to find ...
8-Month Old Going Through Very Trying Time!
Asked by N.T. from Spartanburg
on April 23, 2009
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Our almost 8 mos old boy has always been the happiest baby but has become very cranky and demanding over the last week. I've tried to give him grace because I didn't k...
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- Hey. It could be that with u being pregant that he can tell that it is something different about u and no liking it. With my twins I had one to do that and yes its rea...
- You said it gets better when you pick him up, so I think he's trying to tell you he needs to be held more. Babies know what they need. Especially since a new baby will...
- If he has that many teeth already, it could possibly be molars. Which for my daughter took a while to come in. They were also the only ones that seemed to bother her a...
Should I Take My 2 Year Old Son to the Dentist for Grinding His Teeth?
Asked by L.N. from Philadelphia
on May 22, 2008
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Hello,
My two year old son has been grinding his teeth during the night for a few weeks now. He is grinding them so hard that it is really loud. I don't know if th...
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- Its called bruxism and is actually quite common in young children. My two kids have chipped teeth from it. The dentists says they should grow out of it (one already ha...
- I'm a Grandmother of 18, Mother of 7, and back when I was raising my kids, the advice was to check the child for pinworms when you notice grinding of teeth at night. T...
- I took my 23 month old son to the dentist for the first time yesterday, due to a tooth that got pushed back from a fall/mouth "bump" on Tuesday. I didn't think it was...
Advice Needed on Extricating My Daughter from a Manipulative Relationship
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on January 3, 2010
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My daughter is in a relationship with a young man who is manipulating her (and so is his mother). Over the past 4 years he and his mother have virtually "stolen" our d...
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- Also try to be present in her life (invitaions, visits, daily phone calls). Don't let you daughter at the mercy of other people even if they love her. If problems occ...
- Hi M., I am sorry to hear that you are going through such a rough time. Just like some of the other mothers stated, since she is grown it's not much that you can do a...
- Here are my suggestions -- 1. If she has a facebook or myspace account, you get a facebook or myspace account and 'friend' her. 2. Send her little things out of t...
Am I Being an Overly Sensitive About My Daycare?
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on January 18, 2011
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Ok so long story turned short: My sons (he's now 15 months) first daycare was awful. I didn't like them at all. So after carefully looking at new centers for him I was...
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- For many reasons, I would take him out. Can you try in your own home care? Could your dad care for him at your place? Look on care.com, there may be a reasonably pri...
- your are not being sensative you are just trying to be the best mom you can be. All kids are different and just beause your daycare persons kids did not have the sep a...
- It could be sepperation anxiety but crying ALL DAY indicates a greater problem. My guess is that he might be getting molars? My son was miserable with his molars and...
Holidays coming...losing It!
Asked by P.D. from Lake Charles
on November 18, 2010
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I am a mother of a 4.5 month old. I live with my DH, DD, and 84 yo grandmother who has Alzheimer's. We live in her home that she has been in for 40 years. It is filled...
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- why are you moving to where the ex is your asking for a nightmare. he can do court by phone on visitation and child support. how much would it cost you to move there? ...
- Your grandmother is 84. It's time the tradition was passed on to the next generation. She cannot cook or shop so one of her children has to step in. You have more t...
- My grandma passed away due to complications from Alzheimer's when she was 85. I think working around grandma's condition is the healthy thing for grandma especially s...
People Noticing Daughters "Different" Hand
Asked by J.B. from York
on May 8, 2008
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Hello everyone. I've been enjoying being a Mommy to my sweet little girl for 17 months now! I don't let this bother me, and have dealt with this very gracefully... b...
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- I think you're doing the absolute right thing! You were surprised when your daughter was born, it's only natural other people are surprised when they first see her han...
- J., Prayers of anxiety are being said for you! In todays world I do not know what to say is the right or wrong way. I feel that you took the surgical decision corre...
- Dear J., I can empathize only in part with what you are going through. One of my cousins was born with a "different" hand. In her case, she has no fingers or thum...
