Whining
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Weaning Tantrums
Asked by B.G. from Barnstable
on June 18, 2008
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Has anyone experienced an excess of tantrums when trying to wean your child off of something?
I am trying to wean my 17 mo daughter from breastfeeding during the da...
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- I think you should stick with what you are doing (weaning) but make it gradual. You don't want to give in and resent breastfeeding because it makes things easier. But ...
- Did she ever take a bottle or use a sippy cup? You might want to try using a sippy cup WITH her during meal times and see if that helps. I agree with the other post - ...
- I would definitely not wean her yet. It is NOT worth the trauma!
Dilemma! Baby Sleeping in Our Bed.
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 5, 2006
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Our son is 16 wks and has been sleeping in bed with me since he was 5 wks old. It is so much easier to breastfeed him through the night when he is right there next to ...
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- My son slept with us untile he was 6 1/2 months old. He started waking up every hour like he was uncomfortable. We started to put him in his crib after that and he sle...
- I would suggest picking up the book called The Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, it is wonderful, and should be able to help you out. I used Baby Wise, and modified ...
- My now 11mo. old boy slept in the bed with us until he was about 6mo's old. I don't regret that at all. We had a pack-and-play next to our bed & I would let him sl...
Bevhavior Issues with a Five Yr. Old.....HELP!!
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on June 6, 2010
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I have been having behavior issues with my five year old. I can't even talk on the phone for five minutes, or go to the restroom without something happening. I have ...
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- Dear K.: Wow. One suggestion is when everybody is calm and nothing is going on, sit down with your son and ask him if he knows why he is doing this stuff. I'm not...
- It sounds to me that your child is purposly acting out with negative behavior. Knowing why he's acting this way will allow you to approach the issue the best way possi...
- Since he is doing such serious damage, the first thing I would do is take everything that can be dangerous or seriously destructive (markers, scissors, knives, crazy g...
Not 100% Sure Yet, Bur Just Putting Feelers Out
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on October 13, 2007
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We have a beautiful full-blooded Australian Shepherd that may need a new home. Her name is Sydney, she is one and a half years old, housebroken, great with kids and ot...
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- Hi, You don't say where you live, but there are many dog parks in the area. They are free and the dogs have a great time. Aussies are very social and would probably m...
- Just a thought, what about some type of dog run or chainlink fence? They're less expensive than wood and if you're not for sure on parting with her you could try that...
- There is a really terrific Austrailian Shepard rescue in the area. I bet if you contacted them, they would have suggestions and help you find a good home. A lot of t...
Self Stim Behaviors
Asked by L.J. from Cleveland
on March 21, 2008
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My daughter is three, she is a high energy little girl whom we adopted from Russia when she was 16 months old. She has this habit & behavior that I think is related to...
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- We adopted our oldest son when he was 20 mo. and he also has self stim behaviors. However, he has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and is very developmentally delayed....
- My son had a lot of problems with that. He was diagnosed with Autism not long ago. But when he was younger (and even now) he liked to bump his head on things. Or he'd...
- Hi L.. I worked as an independent provider for children with special needs, before my children were born. One girl that I worked with had autism and had a similiar sti...
Signs of UTI in 4 Year Old
Asked by B.G. from Birmingham
on August 3, 2009
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Ok, my 4 year old daughter just got back from a week with my husband's dad & stepmother. Besides the normal amount of whining because she's been getting her way for a...
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- She doesn't necessarily have to have a fever to have a UTI. I would take her to the doctor and let them get a urine sample.
- You don't need a fever to have a UTI. And this definitely sounds like one. Give her sugar-free cranberry juice or a cranberry supplement, d-mannose, live-culture s...
- Hey B., I wouldn't wait for a fever. Your little one has a bladder or UTI infection based on what you are describing. Waiitng for a fever could result in an upper...
Advice on 4-Year-old Peeing Day/Night
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on April 2, 2008
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I'm so incredibly frustrated with my daughter's peeing everywhere. She is still wearing pull-ups at night ... actually two at a time because she goes through them. (...
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- i think u should talk to her doctor only b/c the peeing all over you during crying or laughing outbursts doesn't seem normal to me...maybe a bladder problem?? Sorry a...
- The excessive thirst and frequent urination are medical symptoms. This doesn't sound like a behavioral problem with potty training. Your daughter should be tested fo...
- I agree with your previous posts. Talk to your pediatrician and even a second opinion until you feel like you've been heard. Our daughter saw Dr. David Ewalt whe...
Interesting Information About Bullying and Allergies
Asked by J.B. from Atlanta
on November 17, 2010
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Hopefully this won't get pulled, but yesterday while we were all posting and debating the question posted about the kid who only wants peanut butter and the peanut-all...
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- Thanks for posting this. Last year we had a little "bully girl" in my DD's class, that knocked her lunch on the floor and came back with "Oh well, guess today you will...
- I am not sure why this is on the rize, I firmly believe it is all the chemicals they put in the foods. It has finally taken a toll on us as the human race, but who can...
- I think allergies are on the rise because of how foods are processed and I think its all the hype about avoiding certain foods and starting foods later. When I had my ...
Short Naps/Clingy Toddler/Hard to Wean
Asked by E.M. from New York
on January 29, 2010
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My 17-month-old son takes very short naps, 30 to 45 minutes. I suspect that the problem is that I nurse him to sleep, but I have let him CIO in the past and it didn't...
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- How many naps are you trying? At this point, your little guy should be ready for just one nap, so he might not be tired enough for more than one. Try putting him dow...
- Whatever you decide... do NOT wean or change the routine of a baby/child... when they are going through a growth-spurt. WRONG timing. It will not bode well. AT about ...
- My daughter stopped napping around 17 months and didn't start up again till 21 months --major development milestone period, Just hang in there. He's probably not nappi...
Need Advise: 7 Year Old Son Who at Times His Behavior Is Unacceptable.
Asked by A.D. from New York
on August 2, 2011
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My 7 year old son will be turing 8 in January. When I was pregnant with my 2nd child, I had problems and was in and out of the hospital. So I kinda turned my head on s...
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- Sounds like regression. But he is 7, and a school aged kid. Then he is also hesitant to admit things/tell you things... and he 'lies' or doesn't say the truth. A...
- Both adults and children lie out of fear. They are afraid something will happen. You need to have a calm conversation with him and need to spend more time doing possit...
- A., he's still young. He's got a new baby in the family. It's not 'cut him some slack' or 'time out for you!' It is about hand over hand and walking him through thing...
