Walking & Taking First Steps
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Confront or Walk Away from Challenge from 3 Year Old Angel ?
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on October 13, 2011
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My son is almost 4, and he is sometimes defiant about going to the bathroom after being asleep for the usual 10 hours.
Potty training is not complete.
He wears a d...
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- Do not try to force him or punish him. Some children do not use the toilet until they have been awake for a while or even after breakfast. If he is dry most days a...
- We were in a similar situation this summer, just before my son turned 4. We used pullups and nighttime pullups. He was refusing and there is little they have control o...
- It's great that he can hold it all night. At almost 4, he is ready to be fully trained. Pullups aren't necessary and prolong training. Either a kid is still in diaper...
Tips for Learning How to Read - Using Phonics to Help
Asked by T.A. from Seattle
on April 22, 2008
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Hello,
Does anyone have any tips to help with reading?
Our daughter gets frustrated and pretends that she is bored with reading. She tries to sound out some or ...
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- Hello~ My son, Mason, is a young 2nd grader, he will turn 8 this August. We have struggled with reading as well as with his confidence in reading. I love his teacher ...
- Being a person with an active imagination myself, I can easily imagine how your child can truly be bored with all of the usual methods of teaching. Maybe you can have...
- As a reading specialist, I would encourage you to focus on interaction with books, rather than her reading them just yet. Go to the library and let her pick her books ...
My Six Year Old Son Is Not Interested in Learning How to Ride a Bike....
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on April 23, 2011
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I know every kid has their own interests, but I always thought that part of growing up is learning how to ride a bike. I can even remember my Granny teaching me out in...
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- My son is 5 and has little interest in his bike as well. I encourage him to ride it each time we go out to play, but I don't push him to do it. I fear he will outgro...
- Mine's just four, but yeah-- absolutely zero interest in the trike he got when he was two. None. No interest in the balance bike my husband insisted on getting. (oh, w...
- My son wasn't that interested until age 7. Until then, we bought a trailer bike attachment so that he could go on bike rides with us. He got the experience of holding ...
Need Advice for Child with Learning Disability
Asked by T.O. from Eugene
on March 21, 2009
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Our 3 (almost 4) yo daughter was recently screened and labeled with a "learning disability". She is behind in her speech and comprehension. Her speech isn't that bad...
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- Hi T., You have some really good advice and information already. The only thing I would add to look into is to have your daughter tested for any deficiencies that m...
- What you describe is what my 3(almost4) year old daughter does. i have no idea about her learning disability but what you are tell us is normal. Also I would get a sec...
- I don't have much time to write. But I want to say we enrolled our daughter in state preschool after having her evaluated for (basically after our 1.5 year old son sta...
4 Year Old Might Have Learning Disabilities
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on March 14, 2008
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I am the mother of a 4 year old, a full time nanny, and have worked in daycares for 10 years. I do "preschool time" with my son (4) and the other 2 boys, both of whom ...
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- M., You have already received wonderful advice. I just wanted to add my 2 cents that you sound like a fantastic mom!! Your son is lucky to have such a loving and in...
- M., Many of the other responses have already said this; get him evaluated NOW!! You are right, he IS smart. MANY kids with Autism issues are also very bright... H...
- M., I am sorry to hear about your worries, but I am also glad that you are aware there might be a need for support for your son and family. It is hard for parents ...
Help Baby Walk
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2008
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My baby turned a year old on Valentines Day. She hardly crawls and when she does it is backwards. She goes days with out crawling and then will crawl a few feet one ...
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- Providing that there isn't any muscular problems (which it doesn't sound like there is) she is just doing what kids do, taking their own sweet time. My daughter didn't...
- Hi J., It is really common that some babies start walking after their first birthday. As long as your doctor is not concerned about muscle strength, I wouldn't worry ...
- Don't worry about her mobile skills. I have almost 15 month old that developed very slow with the rolling, crawling & only cruising right now. She tries to walk on he...
Stressed!!! NEED HELP!!! Maturity Level Hindering Learning...
Asked by S.F. from Austin
on February 3, 2010
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Hello All,
My 5 year old daughter is having many difficulties in school. This is the second half of the year and she has yet to adjust to Kindergarten. I spoke with...
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- S. I feel your pain. I have a 5 year old son and we have been going thru similar things. My son did go to Pre-K, however his behavoir in the class has been a challen...
- Hi S., First of all, don't panic! Calendar age is just a number - kids develop in different areas at different rates. Your daughter just might need a bit more tim...
- I would talk to her pedi, and see if he or she has a recommendation for a behavioral specialist. If nothing else, they can help you rule out any physiological issues ...
1 Yr Old Doesn't Crawl, Walk, Talk, Hold, Grab, Etc.
Asked by H.H. from Boston
on April 10, 2010
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Hi, one of my good friends has a one year old son. As a newborn, the baby seemed to be fine, but as he reached 3 months, 6, months, etc. and now 14 months I found that...
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- Hi there, It is always difficult to offer advice when it isn't asked for, but in this case I would definitely recommend that this child be evaluated by Early Interv...
- If you can gently suggest to your friends that going to a neurologist IS a second opinion, and that they don't have to do what the doctor suggests..........but it can'...
- I have read the other posts and agree that this is not normal/typical development. This child seems significantly behind. However, it also sounds like these parent...
Sylvan Learning Center
Asked by J.W. from San Antonio
on December 7, 2009
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My son is in kinder and he is not doing well in the area of reading readiness, I have been working with him most evenings but just can't get him up to snuff. I am thin...
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- Go with a private tutor, the school should have a list of tutors in your area. I am an ex-teacher and tutor after school, you get more individualized attention with a...
- my son is in first and left kinder not reading- he was able to recognize all letters and do most of the sounds- I talked to his teacher about holding him back and sinc...
- Please don't spend that kind of money! When is your son's birthday? Is it in July or August? If it is or even if it isn't he may not be developmentally ready for the r...
Learning Patience with a Toddler
Asked by J.G. from Spartanburg
on March 14, 2007
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I need some advice on learning some patience with my toddler. She will be 2 on March 22 and she is just into everything, she wont do what I tell her to do, she doesnt ...
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- Hi J., my name is T.. I don't know if I will be able to help with what I say but I sure hope it does, even if it's just a little. I'm a stay at home Mom but that's...
- I totally understand. I have a 2 1/2 year old girl and a 9 month old boy. Sometimes I could just scream. Sometimes when I get frusterated I will just go into the bathr...
- I find that being home with my toddler becomes more stressful according to a few factors: 1) how overwhelmed I feel with the things I need to do and 2) my expectation ...
