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Has Anybody Ever Had a Child Get a Root Canal on a Baby Tooth.
If not there may be the need to extract the tooth in the future due to treatment failure and then, depending on the child's age, a space maintainer would ...
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- That sounds like poor judgment on behalf of the dentist, to me. Sounds like the dentist should have pulled the tooth from the beginning, especially since it is a ba...
- I would REALLY look into getting a second opinion and consult with an Endodentist. From what I know about problems concerning young children's baby teeth, the thought...
- HI.....my first 2 kids had great teeth. My last 2 kids both had 'baby root' canals ( or pulpectomy's ) at the same time. My 4 y/o had 2 and my 7 y/o needed 1 and bot...
Child Behavior
You have to teach this child how to respect you. Remember that respect earns respect, so you also need to take her feelings and thoughts into consideration ...
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- Your daughter is entering a hard age. When someone talks back (child or adult), they are really expressing anger, frustration, fear, or hurt. Try to get to the botto...
- Sounds like she may need a child therapist/pschologist, my daughter is 8 and acts like she is 16, she turns her-self on/off, like for example, she is the sweetest th...
- Dear TJ, The book that has blessed our family the most regarding parenting & discipline is Tedd Tripp's "Shepherding a Child's Heart." We love how it goes past 'be...
Anyone Have a Child with Asperger's?
I am not sure if your friend's child is functioning well academically that he NEED's the diagnosis, but a diagnosis might [for lack of a better word] force ...
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- I have a 12 year old with Asperger's Syndrome. He was actually diagnosed when he was 3 by a Speech Pathologist. He has an IEP in place with our local school although h...
- My 11 yr old son is very high functioning Aspergers too. He is very intelligent, but has poor social skills. He takes Ripserdall once a day, and it helps. The school d...
- Asperger has many levels of severity. If he is functioning well in school, maybe a diagnosis is not important at this time. I suggest putting him in activities where ...
Only Child
It's sure a good feeling to be able to help a child in need and also to be able to have a sister for my daughter. My son (8 yr old) doesn't think it's such ...
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- I see that you are happy as three...but perhaps the excitement you show for the kids in Haiti could transfer to a local lonely little child who really needs a real mom...
- Your son definitely does not need to know the details. At six, keep it simple. Just tell him you love him so much and your family is happy just as it, that you can't...
- Hello again! I would recommend telling him that being pregnant made you very sick, but that you and your husband see your son as a little angel that you both were ...
Foster Care Pros & Cons
Create, capture your child's Memories in Timeline ... children and want to help a child in need. so tell me about the pros and cons and what i should expect ...
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- I think it's wonderful that you want to do something so wonderful as to take in someone else's child. I can't tell you the pros and cons since I have never fostered. I...
- It's wonderful to want to foster a child out of concern and love for being able to help. I strongly believe your husband needs to be on board with this decision howev...
- Most children coming into foster care have very special needs and have problems that take a very stable couple to help them, not just one foster parent, but two, who w...
Donor Egg Vs. International Adoption Vs. Domestic Adoption
My husband and I can have children but felt drawn to open our home to a child in need. I don't think any of your options will be easy. ...
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- Hello, If you want any information or have any questions on adoption please feel free to contact me. I'm a social worker for an adoption agency and would be happy t...
- Domestic adoption is only long and difficult if you want a white baby. There are many minority babies/children without homes. This is just as sad Russian babies with...
- Adding another mouth to this already overcrowded world via invitro seems a bit much for me. Your ability to procreate is no longer and, in following with the natural ...
At What Age Should a Child Be Speaking
You don't need a doctor's referral to get into First Steps. .... Not every child develops speech smoothly. Sometimes it occurs in fits and spurts. ...
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- Every child develops at a different rate. As long as your son understands you and your daughter when you talk to him he's fine. You can test this by making sure he c...
- C., Take a deep breath and don't freak out. I went through the SAME thing with my first son. He did not speak at 2 years and 5 months. Mainly just grunted and poi...
- You should contact First Steps or contact your doctor to see what programs you have in your area. First Steps is a free program that offers speach therapy for your so...
Need Help with Troubled Adult Child
Read all 7 responses: "Well Ladies, I have never done this so please be patiant. I have a Foster son, whom I helped raise from the time he was six.
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- It might not help but what if it would? Sometimes even as adults we need to know that mom loves us and cares. It might be a wake up call for him if you did track him...
- I'm sorry that has to be such a difficult spot to be in! I honestly think that there is nothing you can do for him, at least not until he wants the help, the best y...
- D., First of all, God bless you and your husbands efforts to love a child as your own flesh and blood. That is a special calling. Second, I have no experience as ...
Needing Pros & Cons on "Adderall"
I would discuss it each year with her pediatrician, who felt the school system expected too much from these kids, that it was normal for a child to need to ...
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- I do not have a child that has been on medication for ADHD, but have nieces and a nephew that take medications. I can honestly say that there is both good and bad rel...
- My brother was on Adderall when he was about that age. He hated it. He lost his appetite, felt different from the other kids (he had to take it at school everyday at...
- My son was diagnosed with ADHD about 4 years ago. He's now 10 and he's doing very well. The first prescription we put him on was Adderal. Although it did work, at 3...
At Wits End Need Sugestions
You must discipline but make sure he knows its the BEHAVIOR that is bad NOT HIM. Good luck and Bless you for opening your home to a child in need. Helpful? ...
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- BE consistent, that's the main thing. Decide on a punishment for when he "talks back" and stick to it, whether its time out or spanking or taking away toys. If you alw...
- All I can say is keep doing what you are doing. Be consistent. He will eventually learn that he can't do the things he's doing now. Patience is a virtue for mothers of...
- F.--Hi, I was wondering how long you have had your cousin and what the circumstances were behind you adopting him. There is a good chance that he isn't used to bound...
