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2 1/2 Year Old Is Extremely Hyper - Need Advice
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on June 19, 2008
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This may just be part of being a boy, but my 2 1/2 year old is extremely hyper. Does anyone know if TV or what contributes to ADHD/ hyperactive behavior.
I want ...
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- first - stop giving him anything with artificial sweetners. watch what he eats and what his response is to try and determine what his triggers may be. second - get h...
- My son is now 3 and wow and hyper kid. It was getting pretty bad about 2 1/2 yr. old. He needed to be on the go all day (and night). Sugar can play a part and I hav...
- You could have him evaluated by an occupational therapist through the Early Intervention program. Sensory Integration issues can often look like ADHD. It's free and th...
Parenting Books
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on March 17, 2010
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My daughter is only 6th months so I know in many ways I am getting ahead of myself but that is how I am! I would love to read some good, quality books on the how tos ...
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- "Parents" magazine is great. I subscribed to it since I had my first child. many current info etc. on all topics regarding kids/Moms etc., current information www...
- Although they're a little dated, I like the series of books by Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg beginning with Your One-Year-Old, and continuing through Your Nine-...
- I like "Positive Parenting from birth to 3 years" by Alvin Eden M.D. you're not too early! This one starts early! I'm like you too. I teach EBD kids so I'm doing all I...
Vaccinations?
Asked by M.W. from Detroit
on June 23, 2009
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Thank you all so much for your responses! I am definitely going to attend. For anyone would like like info you can go to www.MaryTocco.com for times and tickets! I ...
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- It's a great idea! We have a responsibility to our children to know about their care. When is it? :) Times are changing and the way we take care of our bodies has...
- By all means go, it never hurts to be more informed about vaccinations.
- Mary Tocco is a great speaker. She is neither for nor against Vaccination so you wont be bombarded with propaganda or personal opinions on way or the other. She presen...
1-Year Shots
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on April 8, 2008
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I'm taking my 1-year-old daughter into the pediatrician today for her 1-year well visit. She's scheduled to have shots--I forgot to ask which ones--and I'm having the...
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- My 1 year old just had his vaccines a few weeks ago. He received the prevnar and hep A vaccines. My doctor said at 15 months he's due for the chicken pox vaccine and...
- I would say talk to your doctor and try to explain your reservations. Maybe they can put your mind at ease. I was also nervous at the one year shots. I ended up wai...
- You need to be very pro-active if you are thinking of not immunizing your child. Most parents who are not into immunization criticize other parents who do choose to i...
Looking for Good Book for Expecting Mothers
Asked by K.C. from Las Cruces
on April 23, 2008
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I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first child. I went to the bookstore the other day to get a book for expecting mothers and was overwhelmed with the selection. Any sugges...
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- "What to expect when expecting" is good. If you are plus sized, "Big, Beautiful and Pregnant" is a good one too. Try to get them on Amazon...it's a lot cheaper!
- I found both "Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy," and "What to Expect When Expecting," very helpful. I have them both, and used them extensively when I was pregnant wit...
- Here are some of my favorites: Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth (Henci Goer) Ina May's Guide to Childbirth (Ina May Gaskin) The Natural Pregnancy Book (Av...
ADHD Child
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on February 20, 2008
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Looking for thoughts on alternative treatments to ritalin based medications for my 5 year old ADHD boy.
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- First, take your son to a psychiatrist and make sure that ADHD is his real diagnosis. We tortured our son and ourselves for 2 years on Ritalin-type drugs before findin...
- Hi, Yoga therapy is available. It is a wonderful tool to help a child pay attention to their bodies, their breath, and their thoughts. I hold a license in the Yoga ...
- concerta. I live by it!!! Would need to speak w/your primary physician about the dosage (MG) to use.
