Whining
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Daughter Who Complains Too Much
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on February 4, 2008
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my daughter complains about everything, the slightest bit of dirt on her feet, a stubbed toe,sometimes she wants me to carry her everywhere if her feet hurt in any way...
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- I don't want to worry you, but it sounds like she has anxiety issues. My niece was this same way and has just been diagnosed with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder at the...
- Try this test with her: Switch roles for a day or two,,,You should whine excessively in an obnoxious voice, making demands of her,,,Let her play the role of Mommy fig...
- I have a now 13 yr old and she went through that stage as well. I was at my wits end with her so I made up a rhyme. It was funny but it worked. "Wendy Whiner go...
Too Clingy!
Asked by K.N. from Benton Harbor
on June 14, 2008
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I have a fourteen month old son who is wonderful! He is the light of our lives. Lately, however, he has become VERY clingy. He wants to be held all the time. He wi...
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- Good morning K., I would guess that your son learned while he was ill that the whinning got your attention. If it worked then maybe it will keep on working. Just igno...
- this is "separation anxiety" which kicks in about 15 months. Your child does not understand that you still exist.... they are totally"out of sight, out of mind." and p...
- K., It sounds like the ordeal of his tubes being done has shaken his secruity that you or dad will be there when he needs you. He might just need some reassurance ...
11 Month Old Questions
Asked by J.W. from Philadelphia
on December 14, 2010
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Hi Everyone, I have a few questions that I wanted to see if anyone has any input on....
My son just turned 11 months....he is in daycare all day and lately when we ...
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- have you ever just showed up at daycare... see what's going on.. are they forcing him to eat?? or is someone yelling at him... i would just show up say around lunch t...
- This is very normal, but tough. My guess is that he's exhausted AND that they have kept him pretty well fed during the day. Most places do a 5 o'clock snack/feeding,...
- Its a hard age sweety. They are learning about there world and trying to find what they have control over. The food thing could be because he is jsut plain tired from...
Help with an Eight Year Old
Asked by D.M. from Johnson City
on June 21, 2007
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My son is eight and seems to be stuck like a 5 year old. Not mentally he has a very high IQ but emotionally. He whines and cries anytime that he doesnt get what he wa...
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- Hi there. I too, have an 8 yr old son soon to be 9 in September. He acts younger for his age also. Not to mention how sensitive he is whenever he can't have his way. H...
- Hello D., well first of all, and I don't won't to be ugly but you have to stop babying him! I know you don't think you do or maybe you don't alot but sometimes but you...
- Hi D.. I have three daughters. One who is seven years old. I can relate to what you are saying. I recently read an article in Parents magazine about a stage they go th...
What Are Your Behavioral Signs and Triggers of PMS?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on December 13, 2011
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You or your S.O. can answer this one ;)
I'm not talking bloating or fatigue and the like. I mean, do you eat more? Cringe when someone talks too loud? Cry when y...
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- My husband can tell way before me if I am getting my aunt flo!! LOL I get short tempered, whiney and "bitchy" as he calls it!
- Beyond the normal ... um... testiness... I crave red meat and alcohol. Burger and beer or steak and red wine and all is good again. And of course a nice gloppy dessert...
- My husband thinks I'm PMSing 3 weeks out of the month, lol..... I get REALLY snappy, no patience, my stomach will get REALLY bloated like I'm 8 months pregnant 24-48 h...
Should I Be Worried?
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on December 11, 2007
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My 4 & 1/2 son, for the past few weeks; on a daily basis, has been complaining that he has a "head ache." Now he's in his "whiney stage" right now so I'm completely b...
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- I agree with the others - it can be anything or nothing. Take him to the doc. Also, consider him needing an eye exam - sometimes headaches are the only sign in kid...
- I would take him regardless. As sad as this sounds one of my daycare clients had a bad headache for 4 days and was in so much pain. tokk her in and it was - worse ca...
- If it's lasted for a few weeks, you need to take him in to the doctors. During the whiney stage they are not going to repeat a behavior for that long if they aren't g...
Total Personality Change in My 8 Month Old
Asked by K.P. from Detroit
on April 24, 2007
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Even when born at 27 weeks my daughter was a pistol...my son on the other hand was our laid back little boy. He has always been very happy. He smiles all the time and ...
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- Ear infection possibly...totally changes children's behavior!!! Watch for tugging and pulling at the ears. See if applying a warm washcloth to his ears helps, that may...
- Hes probably just teething. If you arent seeing the teeth yet, theyre having a hard time breaking through, which would be painful for your son. Try rubbing his gums to...
- The thing that is alarming about your statement is that he wants to lean his head back upside down. Please have him checked out for ear or other infections or inflamm...
Crying Everytime I Say No.
Asked by S.M. from Sherman
on March 27, 2008
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oh my where to start... my so is 3 yrs old .. a bit of a mommas boy..pretty stuck on me ...sometimes its annoying sounds like a horrible thing to say but he is always ...
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- S., I empathize with you! as I'm sure most moms on this board do :-) What has worked for our family is helping dd label her feelings. That may sound like it's not ...
- Hi, It sounds like your son is counting on embarassing you to get his way. Have you tried telling him what the punishment will be if he does this at other people's ...
- My son is five and does this to an extent - yes it's annoying because he looks like a two year old having a meltdown. When we ask him to pick up toys all of a sudden ...
What Would You like to Read?
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on November 18, 2011
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For my fellow readers, most of you know I am working hard to get a book published. Luckily this one seems to be going much better than my last. :) So, I am wondering w...
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- I loved fiction when I was younger. But now I love true stories, like Unbroken by Lauren Hillenbrand. I identify with characters who have overcome adversity.
- I love anything by Janet Evanovich I love that Stephanie Plum is a strong woman and she's hilarious.. I love a book that can keep me turning the page and laughing out ...
- I definitely read for characters although the plot is important too. I love books that have a little bit of everything in it - drama, romance, humor. And I like for ...
Toddler Control Issues
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on November 28, 2010
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My daughter has entered one of those "me do it, not that glass!?!" stages. This time, she is insisting on things that just aren't possible. For instance, she wanted th...
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- If a quick distraction will work--go for it--and try to keep your voice calm. As soon as my daughter knows what she is doing is making me testy, she ramps up. What y...
- Hi J. :-) Your husband's answer was brilliant.. and the response was just what you wanted! I guess, in the moment, you can try and be as creative as possible with ...
- Don't buy into the "positive normal reasons for this behavior" too much like potential developmental leaps etc.(yes, all kids potentially have developmental leaps thei...
