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Fear of Using the Toilet
However, I know this fear is real to him and I simply want to find out how to help him overcome this phobia. Any suggestions? ...
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- wow that is weird. i have to say the time now when he is having the runs maybe the best time to break this habit. next time he runs to the bathroom have him notice tha...
- I know it is hard to stop what you are doing to and go "watch" your six year old on the toilet, but as you said in your post this fear is real to him. Go in there wit...
- Hi L., Have you tried going back to a potty training toilet, or one of those basins that you can put on the toilet? That might help and good luck.
Help Me with My Worst Fear!!!!!
Read all 29 responses: "This is something I need a little advice with..I met my husband when my son was 6 months old. My son real father is not in the ...
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- MY SON IS FIVE YEAR'S OLD I AM IN EXACTLY THE SAME SITUATION WITH HIS BIOLOGICAL FATHER. HIS PEDIATRICIAN SUGGESTED THAT I TELL HIM A STORY ABOUT CHILDREN THAT ARE AD...
- You can't keep this info from your son. He will find out eventually and then be mad at you for keeping it a secret. I feel REAL strong about this. I have been marrie...
- Hi J.. My sister had the same exact problem with her daughter who was seven years old at the time. Since my sister felt the need to tell my niece to be honest, the who...
Help with Fear of Public Restrooms
Read all 13 responses: "Hello moms, I have learned many valueable things from all of the questions I have read, but this is my first to ask.
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- Do you have a minivan? When my kids were learning to potty train I had a minivan and just bought a portable potty for them to use in the van when needed. You can get t...
- T., My son has the same problem and as your daughter gets older she may become less sensitive to the noise. I would cover my son's ears, tell him when the toilet w...
- My son is very sensitive to noise, so it opened my eyes to things that I didn't notice as beingtoo loud. Bring a headband with you, like a winter fleece one, or ear m...
Help Overcoming Fear of Using a Tampon
Read all 24 responses: "Help! My daughter is 11 1/2 and she got her first period last week. she was to have swim club today. I got her some slim tampons, ...
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- I agree with the posters who suggested the OB tampons without an applicator if they still make them. That was my first tampon and it was much easier and less intimida...
- Since it is her first period, I do tend to agree with the woman who suggests that if it's too stressful, you just excuse her. But, in light of the fact that she DOES s...
- I would read the sheet inside the box of tampons with her and show her the pictures. My mom never even mentioned periods to me growing up, so I learned everything on m...
My Five Year Old Has Intense Fear of Sleeping in Her Own Room.
Read all 7 responses: "About six weeks ago my five year old daughter began expieriencing a bout of nighmares; it has now developed into a deeply intense ...
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- We had a very similar issue, and for us what worked was aknowledging that her fear was very real to her. We let her sleep in our room on the floor for about a week, s...
- My daughter is the same age and we JUST went through this!! Here is what we did and she is sleeping back in her room through the night... We put up super THICK curt...
- B., Try everyone's suggestions and maybe use "Sweet Dreams" Spray on her pillow. It's just a spray you choose and you name it "Sweet Dreams" and only use it at night...
How to Rid My Yard from SPIDERS.
I understand your fear of spiders in your yard when a little one will be playing . .... I do fear my now crawling 8 month old coming into contact with them. ...
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- I understand your fear of spiders in your yard when a little one will be playing. We have a 3 1/2 year old, and last summer it felt like both our yard and our house w...
- 1/2 water and 1/2 apple cidar vinegar mixture my friend had a serious problem in her apt w/spiders they were spraying at least once a month but they were still being ...
- Oh girl! I know where you are coming from (shiver). My husband has told me that bugs are just part of life and I need to learn to deal with it. In the meantime, I do h...
Fear of Inability to Conceive After Miscarraige
Read all 13 responses: "I am a 24 year old woman who has had 2 miscarraiges. I am also a single mother of 1. I am concerned that do to my previous ...
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- L., I went through the exact same thing. My husband and I tried for a year and a half to have a baby. I went through two miscarriages and I thought I was never goi...
- I am so sorry for your losses. I have had two previous miscarriages, due to chromosomal abnormality and one healthy pregnancy after those two that gave me my sweet ba...
- Like everyone else has said and your Doctor also, cross that bridge when you come to it. Everyone wants to have their own children, but God has a plan for each and eve...
Lactose Intolerant with a Fear of Soy
Read all 7 responses: "My son was nursed for the first couple months but had a major reflux problem so was supplemented with formula.
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- Our whole family drinks almond milk. There are so many benefits to having almonds like calcuim, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals etc. Including rich in fiber, prot...
- Just thought I'd share my own experience with lactose intolerance. My son is now two years old, and he drinks soy milk. We tried other altenatives, but after extensive...
- I have a friend that treats allergies. Its all natural and is amazing!! my daughter was allergic to milk and now she can have it! i swear by these treatments! i wish e...
Living in Fear....
There are many options to dealing with this fear other than medication. Find a therapist who will help you the way you want to be helped. ...
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- I wouldn't necessarily see a doctor, but some type of counselor, because these fears will eventually take over and you will have a hard time doing the most simple thin...
- Have you talked to your doctor about Post-Partum Anxiety? It's a medical condition that can cause panic attacks like you describe. It's related to Post-Partum Depressi...
- Hi, I wanted to tell you that to some degree I do understand, but I think your mom is right. As a single parent of a normal, healthy child I was just like that for a...
Seeking Advice on Fear of Water
Read all 4 responses: "I have a 2 1/2yr. old son who is terrified of the water. Bath time at my house is a nightmare. I have tried using toys, ...
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- We did showers with our son for the same reason. He finally started liking baths when he had a playmate to join him. I have a friend whose son never did baths either...
- We do showers in my house and my girls are 2 and 5. You can also try giving him a shower with the hand held shower head so your child has control over it. That might...
- I wonder if he would do better with a shower, that worked for my son. Also he might be getting soap in his eyes and that is making him not want to take a bath. I pic...
