Tantrums: Toddler, 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...
18 Month Old Gets Ear Infections with Every Cold
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2008
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My son gets an ear infection with every cold he gets. He's seen an ENT, and they recommend he get tubes if he gets another infection. My husband and I are against th...
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- Take all milk products out of your child's diet once the cold comes on- you will see a huge difference in congestion and ear ache.
- Hi S., I was in the exact same situation. My 15 month old had repeated ear infections and at 18 months we opted to have tubes placed in both ears. (As a side note...
- My son also had an ear infection with every cold. They recommended tubes when he was about 14 months old. We were willing to try whatever it took to take the pain fr...
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...
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.
My 2 Year Old Son Screams and Shreeks like No Other!
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on October 8, 2009
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my 2 year old Anthony screams and shreeks like no other and i can't get him to stop!he screams about everything!! it is so loud that u can hear it down the block! Im e...
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- My friend recently told me something that has helped with her 2 year olds tantrums. She goes to his level and dramatically in a louder voice says: I see you really are...
- Oh my, K.; you have your hands full with three babies under the age of 5. Your little man is frustrated as he cannot communicate what he needs yet. Therefore, the sc...
- Hi Kim, I am wondering how his speech is? Is he able to communicate with you? Is he just screaming to hear himself? I know how you feel though! My daughter was totall...
Looking for Stories from Those of You Who Have Breastfed a Toddler
Asked by J.F. from New York
on August 10, 2009
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I am currently still very happily nursing my 18 month old - mostly morning, night time and nap, with occasional check ins when i have been away, for boo boos etc. he e...
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- I nursed my daughter until 22 months. At that point, I was about ready to stop, and we weren't nursing much at that point anyway, mostly before bed at night and when ...
- Hi, My sweet 3y/o baby boy was on breast until 2 y/o! When he was a year old, I tried to wean him off, but he was a strong one. I decided not to make a big deal out o...
- I have 3 kids and have breastfed all of them well into toddlerhood. With each child, the nursing sessions gradually became fewer and fewer and eventually (around age 2...
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...
Tips on Responding to Toddler's Indecisions
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on April 7, 2009
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My soon to be 2 yr old (generally very well behaved toddler) has started the phase of indecisiveness. She's trying to be independent and yet is a little freaked out by...
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- Hi C., My daughter is 19 months old and does this all the time. She has for awhile now. I echo the other moms ... I try to allow her as many decisions as poss...
- Have her put the items away when she is done.
- My daughter is kind of the same. She'll be two in less than a month and she changes her mind often. If something like your example happened, I would usually just lea...
Teen Daughter and 'Myspace'
Asked by H.T. from Los Angeles
on July 2, 2008
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Hello ladies! I have a 13 year old GREAT daughter. She is incredibly social and gets straight A's in school. The problem is that she wants a myspace. I have one, as...
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- Have you looked into Facebook? The age requirement is 13, I believe. Good luck.
- H. when I was 13 I was a straight A student who eventually got full scholarships to college and did very well. However, that did not prevent me from getting into all ...
- H.- The Myspace topic has been in my family for a few months now. My 13 year old son has been very insistant about it. However, I do not like the distinct lack of...
