Violence
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My Perfect Angel: a Bully!
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on April 6, 2010
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I was informed by my son's caregiver today that he has turned into a bully. He is 19 mos old, and goes to daycare at someone's home. She said this has been going on fo...
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- It's very common at your sons age for them to test using physical bullying behavior. However, if it is continuing, then his caregiver is to blame. I'd tell her exactly...
- A bully at 19 months? He's showing age appropriate behaviour. Not that it's ok or right, but he can't verbally express himself at this age. I wouldn't worry to much...
- Did your childcare provider refer to your son as a bully, or is that how you're characterizing the behaviors? Because if it's the former, then I agree with Dori - she...
Toddler Fears
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on March 25, 2009
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hey mamas,
just have a need for some "i've been there's" and possibly any advice. my son is 2 1/2, has always been a very sweet and bright little boy, seemed to hit a...
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- GooooooooooooooooD Morning C., Its it loads of fun being a mama!!!?!?!? Almost as much fun as being a Nana or Grammy which is more fun. We get to send them home in the...
- Hi dont't worry I have been there althiogh my son is now 12 it does get better I don't remember everything but I am now reliving it with my 2yr old nephew first of all...
- The fears are develomental. Young children usually develop and react to fear at ages 2 and 4. The other behaviors are as well...mostly testing the limits to see where ...
Should I Say Something?
Asked by M.J. from Boston
on November 16, 2012
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I was working with a group of kids during math in my daughter's class when I heard loud voices coming from the hallway. A little boy walked quickly past and following...
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- I wouldn't say anything. Im sure that the aide knows what can calm him down and if he is an empathetic person maybe that is what he needs. Im sure the aide was doing...
- What you do is go tell the guidance counselor. This same thing happened to a child who I knew very well. He had a lot of problems - couldn't look at the board and co...
- I think you don't know what you are talking about. The people providing wrap around services for children in schools are VERY well trained, from my experience. Nothi...
Son Constantly Hitting Little Sister
Asked by E.C. from Eugene
on November 19, 2009
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Help! Son is constantly hitting, pushing, tripping, squeezing, sitting on top of daughter whenever he wants attention for ANYTHING -- hungry, potty, sleepy, wants dvd...
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- Hi E., Keeping in mind that your son is three, while I read several suggestions that would work better when your son is older, here's what I would do for now. 1....
- this is tough and I have a bit of this too. I wonder by saying anytime you hit you will get a time out, may make it still sound like it is OK, as it is acceptance tha...
- E., Two things stick in my mind about your post. First, your comments about timeouts. They do work when used properly and consistently. My son has spent an hou...
Out of Control 9 Year Old
Asked by N.L. from Steubenville
on November 3, 2010
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My boyfriend's daughter was not being treated well at her mom's house, so she came to live with us. Before that she was fun and sweet and had the usual kid attitude pr...
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- It sounds to me that she needs a thorough mental health evaluation and a good therapist. This is doesn't sound like typical 9 year old behavior! And especially if the...
- What a difficult situation! I would step back and let her dad handle this. Tell him exactly what you've told us. Tell him that he needs to get her under control. He ne...
- Ignore Denise S. DO NOT waste the time of the police because a 9 year old is disrespectful. IF you were to call the police because a 9 yr old child is not behaving you...
Can You Reccomend a Good Child's Counselor or Psychologist in the Wausau Area?
Asked by A.L. from Wausau
on August 23, 2007
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My daughter is out of control! In the 7 years of her life I have tried nearly every sort of discipline tactic and nothing works. I have noticed an overall trend where ...
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- Contact Children's Service Society. I'm formally from Wausau. It's over by Applebee's. I've personally been counseled there as an adult with depression and anger is...
- Hi A......I too had this problem with my son only his didn't really efect me until he was about 10 or 11. He was totally out of control he would stick his foot or arm...
- Did anyone ever suggest allergies? I hadnt thought of it myself, till a friend went through it all. They adjusted her childs diet, and volia! A new child! just a tho...
Red Dye and Anger??
Asked by A.K. from Tulsa
on November 21, 2008
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Have any of you dealt with a child who acts out due to red dye? I've been reading lots of medical stuff online about it, but would like to hear some first hand experi...
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- Hi, YES. My daughter was having huge behavioral problems - too much to write about. We took her off of all food dyes, and yes we saw a NEW child! It's hard to stay on...
- I have a friend who experienced this with a non-Downs kid but I don't know anything personally. You'll have to do Internet research on credible websites because I'd g...
- I don't know the answer, but I certainly wouldn't be surprised if red dye caused it. I would personally eliminate anything with artificial colors or flavors from his ...
My Children Hate Each Other!
Asked by J.S. from Roanoke
on March 10, 2012
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Hi mom's!
Just a quick question. How do you get your children to get along?
I have four plus two step-children.
The step-kids:
14 year old boy Todd
16 year old gi...
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- There is NO way that you can make kids hate each other faster than making them responsible for their siblings. In case of your older step kids... unless they agree to ...
- You need to seriously teach each child about handling those young infants, give them actual consequences and follow through with them immediately. The 5 and 3 year old...
- Holy Cow! You have 7 kids in your home? Wow kudos to you momma! I have four and there is just certain behavior that is ABSOLUTELY NOT tolerated. YOU will get you butt ...
Hitting and Pushing Younger Kids
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on September 30, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I really need help I have a 3 year old who pushes and sometimes hits younger kids when we are at a playdate. Then of course his younger brother copies ...
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- Here are some resources that might be helpful for you... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/t063900.asp I hope that...
- I don't know what to tell you about stopping it, but I can you are not alone. My daughter (2 1/2)does this. She is only aggressive with children younger or just her ag...
- My son was the same way & still sometimes acts out. It does seem like an alpha male attitude. First of all your friends need to understand that kids have all sorts of ...
I Lost My Patience:(
Asked by H.M. from Elmira
on April 8, 2011
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I am so depressed. I'm 7 months pregnant with my first daughter. I have three boys ages 9, 6, & 2. My two older boys are autistic. My 2yr old was born with a congenita...
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- Hugs to you for reaching out when you feel at your wits end! I wish there was a filter so that icky negativity couldn't try to kick you when you are down, so to speak....
- I can't really give any advice seeing as I my kids aren't autistic. Most times when a couple has a child with autism they don't have anymore because your chances of ha...
- I don't really have any useful advice but I just wanted to chime in and say I don't know of any mom who hasn't lost their temper at some point. Kids are a test, some ...
