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Seeking Moms
Asked by J.W. from Lansing
on August 20, 2008
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I know someone else asked this but I can't find it now. My 4 month old rolls over to her belly at night but that's the only way she sleeps now she has figure out how t...
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- All four of my children slept on their tummies. My neice has a son who did the same thing. I do not undertand this sleeping on their backs. All of these babies with...
- Leave her that way. If she can roll over she will be fine in there! My daughter was rolling over to her tummy and sleeping on it at 4 months too.
- Yes. I work in a child care center and we are required by licensing to lie all babies on their back when sleeping, but once they start to roll over its okay for them ...
Crying 17 Month Old
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2009
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My son started daycare about 6 weeks ago. He is fine when we drop him off there-- goes right in to play. He also seems happy when we pick him up. BUT when he's home...
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- My 18 month old is going thru all kinds of changes right now and he has been in daycare for over a year. These "fun" phases do pass but goodness are they a pain in th...
- I have nothing to add, I just wanted to say that I love what both Linda and Susan had to say. Best wishes, M.
- A., Your child's crying is a communication to you, for an unmet need he has. It is not something to be controlled, but it is something to be listened to. This rem...
Crying a lot...help !
Asked by M.M. from New York
on March 19, 2008
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My 19 months preterm keeps crying a lot. she wakes up and she cries. if she doesn't get what she wants like food , toys, attention she cries or she yawls for hours.
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- Hi M., I think you are sensing that it is a phase, and I have to agree. Children go through a lot of them. If she is feeling upset, there is a reason. Maybe you ca...
- I agree with Rebecca. She gave great advice. I really like the sing along thing. Kind of like "whistle while you work". Involve her, Teach her how to sort laundry and ...
- M., Babies like this need along of structure, You need to realize the stricter your routine the better for her, So plan out your day, and keep it the same, ...
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...
Help My Son Will Not Fall Asleep in His Crib!
Asked by G.G. from New York
on July 31, 2008
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Hello again. I am still trying hard to get my son to sleep in his crib.... It's been hard. So far I find the more I make a big deal to get him to sleep in his room t...
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- Hi G., I know some of the other moms may not agree but if lying down with him works then do it! Some children need more comfort that others. Trust me by the time he is...
- it's not the wrong thing. it is NOT. you are being a great, compassionate mom. creating a panic in your child about bed time by letting him cry alone is the wrong ...
- Buy the book "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child" by Marc Weisbluth. Yes, he is a fan of the cry it out method, but I like the book for the rest of the advice it contai...
22 Month Old Suddenly Wants Bottles Again?
Asked by J.I. from Harrisburg
on August 13, 2010
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My 22 month old son was almost completely weaned off the bottle, and for the last few months he only got one before bedtime. He normally uses sippy cups all day. The l...
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- I just read all the answers given. I'm sure you are a caring, positive, terrific mom. By the answers you've been given it sounds like some people believe it's a war ...
- My daughter will be 2 in a couple weeks and she still gets a bottle at night every night before bed as part of her bedtime routine because she really enjoys it. That ...
- Oh, you never should have turned back. I know it's hard to hear him scream and be angry, but all it did was teach him that he has a big enough fit, he will get what h...
My Son Only Bites Me
Asked by B.N. from Los Angeles
on March 24, 2009
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Let me start by saying that I am a fun loving mom however am big on rules and consequences as my 19 mo. old son is very intense. My son has been biting me for over 6 m...
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- My thoughts are this is pretty normal. My daughter used to bite me often and bit dad once or twice. I spend more time with her. I do believe it is out of frustratio...
- I am sorry to hear of your trials. As far as the biting, it may offer a little comfort to know that around age two little boys tend to practice their innate aggres...
- The thing about divorce is that he is going to challenge you because he already knows that he is a guy and you are a girl. I would bite him back, not too seriously, b...
10 Month Old Son Refuses to Eat Solid Food at All
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2009
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Hi, Moms.
I am the proud mother of a 10 month old son. He is a formula fed baby due to physical issues that prevented me from breastfeeding according to my doctor....
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- A. - Sounds like you have a handful. My son also wasn't really into solid food when he started. He would clamp his mouth closed and fuss for his bottle. But, he did ea...
- your baby CAN have cheerios, gerber snacks, etc. My daughter was 15 mo. before she had a single tooth, and she ate everything. Babies gums are very strong and they ca...
- It sounds like he is full most of the time , and so solids are not appealing to him. Cut down on the amount you put into his bottle at each feeding. Also, stay awa...
Seeking Advice Concerning Behavior
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on April 10, 2009
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I have a wonderful little boy who'll be 4 in June who has been having a lot of difficulty with acting out at preschool. His teachers have had to spend a lot of time an...
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- My son had similar problems. He acted out when he felt hurt or without control. What the teachers and parents of the other children didn't understand was that taking ...
- N., I work with parents and preschools and I promise you, you are NOT alone with this challenge. It sounds as though your son's school is proceeding wisely; resp...
- I also have two boys and, while mine are older now, I have learded a lot from watching SuperNanny on TV. She is really great with kids & their parents. If you have not...
My Son Has Been Behind Since Kinder
Asked by V.H. from San Francisco
on October 13, 2008
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Hello,
My 7year old son who is in second grade has been struggling with reading and writing since Kinder. He has also been know to work really well on some days and...
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- V., I went through similer problem with my first grader and after a year of conventional tutoring and struggling all year long. We decided to have him tested (This is...
- Hi, my name is L. and I am a mom of 4 - two boys now 12 1/2 and almost 14, daughters 10 & 23. I have been through this with my son and my older daughter.. and many ...
- It is not uncommon for boys to be behind esp. if they have a late in the year birthday. My sister works at an elementary school and they depending on the child of cour...
