Tantrums: First Response
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Tantrums ??
Asked by M.P. from Orlando
on August 8, 2009
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Moms-I'm desperate for help. My son is 2yrs 3mos old. He is a mild mannered boy but is particular about some things. He and his 5 year old sister have always gotten al...
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- The "terrible two's" come around every time our hormones adjust. Think teenage years, post partum, menopause (and men go through femalepause, too...) He's spending a ...
- Completely normal developmental stage Mama! He's learning he has choices over things and now he wants to exert those choices with every thing and doesn't understand wh...
- it may be jealousy or feeling left out or a number of things first i would make sure nothing is going wrong at day care i have known of some bad things happening in th...
Daddy and Toddler Tantrums
Asked by C.P. from San Antonio
on April 13, 2009
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Lately it seems that I am dealing with more than my three year olds tantrums. My husband gets just as wound up about her behavior and is so quick to respond by sendin...
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- I read that the average anger response is 2 seconds. After that it is much easier to get control of your emotions. Ask your husband to count to 10 if necessary befor...
- You've received a lot of advice to sift through. You'll just have to take the pieces that you think will work for you and your family. I would just like to add the s...
- Your letter is full of contridictions. You have an "incredible 3 year old little girl" who is an Unbelieveable screamer and does not respond to the word "No". In othe...
Seeking Parenting Advice?
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on January 8, 2008
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Hi, I have a 27 month old girl who just recently decided she does not want to go to bed. As soon as we lay her down she screams, kicks, jumps and yells and it goes on...
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- Hi J., I think it is a normal phase that kids go through, and with # 2 on the way it will probably just keep changing. Around 2-2 1/2 we had him sleeping in his ow...
- Hi J.! As hard as it may be, your husband has the right idea. I recently had the same problem with my 15 month old. As long as you give in and go into the room your da...
- Is she getting out of bed or just yells? If she is getting out of bed then i would sit in her room and just put her back in bed without saying anything. Don't talk to...
Help!
Asked by M.D. from Bangor
on October 18, 2006
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My son likes to argue and have tantrums at the drop of a hat, and some ppl are questioning me if he has ADD or if he is Bi-polar...I beg to differ and just say that it...
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- I am the mother of an 11 year old with ADHD and Boplar Disorder. You're son sounds a lot like my son. It doesn't hurt anything to talk to your pediatrician about a r...
- I have a older son who is 9 and he has been to many of doc's and they don't diagnose bi-polar that young, adhd my son has been diagnosed since 4 belive it or not...i ...
- My daughter does the same thing to me and my husband so not sure what to tell you just try to hang in there they are jusy testing their limits. If you get the right a...
Single Mommy Needs Help
Asked by N.D. from Denver
on May 3, 2010
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My daughter just turned 5 and is really acting up lately!! Uncontrolable tantrums, screaming, kicking, saying she hates me... I am concerned and am searching for a r...
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- I agree with Karin H., she is definitely trying to tell you something. I don't know what that first response was about, but it is definitely related to her father! W...
- How could someone who's not in the picture possibly be the cause? My daughters dad lives in CT, I'm in VA, and they don't throw tantrums, that behavior is not accepted...
- ah, grasshopper... it sounds like your daughter is trying to tell you something. and, no, i dont think "i hate you" is it. she may not want to go to visit her fat...
When Daddy Doesn't Support
Asked by K.D. from Scranton
on September 4, 2010
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My 4year is a strong-willed boy as I read about frequently here. I try to keep a reign on him with time-outs, taking away favorite things like TV or toys if he doesn'...
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- Hi, K.: Have you looked at the severity of your discipline tactics? There is a book, "To Listen to a Child," by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. There is also a support...
- Hi K., That is a battle a lot of Mom's call me about, I'm a parent coach. Often parents do not want to discipline their children, because they've been at work all ...
- If you could make it easier for Dad to discipline it might help. Start with admitting that you feel a need to change your discipline techniques to have less screaming ...
14 Month Old Purposefully Slams Head into Floor
Asked by M.O. from Sacramento
on August 13, 2008
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My 14 month son gets very upset if we tell him "no" or move him if he is doing something inappropriate. Sometimes, he will become upset if we simply put him down (ins...
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- One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the method advocated in "Raising Your Spirited Child" that is a way of managing the environment and the transitions so that you d...
- Most behaviour like this will pass. Most likely he is feeling there is a change coming and is doing his best to make sure he is going to continue to get the attention...
- I have a 14 month old son that also throws fits on the floor. I have found that if I leave the room, of course, as long as they are safe (or go to where they can't see...
Seeking Advice Concerning Behavior
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on April 10, 2009
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I have a wonderful little boy who'll be 4 in June who has been having a lot of difficulty with acting out at preschool. His teachers have had to spend a lot of time an...
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- My son had similar problems. He acted out when he felt hurt or without control. What the teachers and parents of the other children didn't understand was that taking ...
- N., I work with parents and preschools and I promise you, you are NOT alone with this challenge. It sounds as though your son's school is proceeding wisely; resp...
- I also have two boys and, while mine are older now, I have learded a lot from watching SuperNanny on TV. She is really great with kids & their parents. If you have not...
4 Yr Old Daughter Screeches and Screams
Asked by J.P. from San Diego
on March 25, 2008
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It is obvious why our 4 yr old screeches and screams so much... she's doing it for attention. she has some big competition w/ all the attn her sisters require, who are...
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- Hi J. - Here is an update on my note below - check out http://www.healthywealthynwise.com/article.asp?Article=5406 for the article "Timeouts Can Cause Misbehavior" By:...
- I'd suggest 2 things that might help. 1. Don't over explain things to her. I noticed you use a lot of words when you put her in a time out. "you do not get your wa...
- J., When my daughter was much younger I consulted with an absolutely wonderful woman named Jan Hunt. She has a web site and has written several books. She was a ...
Help with 10 Month Old
Asked by A.D. from Orlando
on January 30, 2008
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Hi everyone this is my first time writing on here, i have read before alot of questions other moms have had and even replied to a few but now i need the help! i have a...
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- I wouldn't worry about behavior. You little one just feels miserable and the only way she has of cummunicating that is crying/screaming etc. Once she's better she will...
- I would say go to the docot again, maybe even a different one. My daughter didnt get the flu, but she did have a cough for like 4 weeks, it was mainly just a cough com...
- I am very happy to hear your daughter is getting treatment and everyone feels better.
