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Having My Child Play with a Child Who May Be Autistic
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2009
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My toddler is so far developing normally. I have a friend, who found out from her child's pediatrician that her child has some severely under developed social skills ...
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- Autism is not contagious. The best thing for your friend and her child is for you to be a friend. I have twins, one is typical and the other has autism. The autisti...
- If the child truly is autistic, he will have services that will help him with his social skills. We have friends who have an autistic son. He was put on a special di...
- My oldest has special needs and it makes me sad that people still believe what your mom thinks. I was concerned about my middle "picking" up all her bad habits becaus...
May Need to Stop Breastfeeding for Medical Reason
Asked by B.B. from Austin
on November 14, 2008
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I have some medical problems that may require me to take medication that is not compatible with breastfeeding. My daughter is eight weeks old and I am struggling emot...
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- I dont know how long you need to be on the medication. But I have heard where moms will use a pump to keep there supply up. Just pour out the milk. Talk to your doctor...
- Hi B., Since you didn't mention what the medical reason or the name of the drug that the dr. wants to prescribe, I am not sure I can be much help. One thought...al...
- it happened to me too. nursed my first til he was 3, and my second child for three months. i felt like a loser, like i was giving my child away, all sorts of guilt. ...
Seeking Support for Child Who May Have to Have Tonsil Surgery
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on March 1, 2008
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I have a 21 month old son who may need to have tonsil and adenoids reomoved. Anyone had child this young have it done? I hear the recovery is rough on an older one but...
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- My daughter had the surgery just after she turned 4 years old. While our pediatrician discussed it with us as young as 2 yrs, she advised us to wait to see if the blo...
- Hi N.- I would look into food Allergies, specifically, dairy, wheat, yeast-my children had similar issues that were all corrected with dietary changes. Good Luck. Maria
- I personaly had mine removed when I was 8 years old- As I remember it was not that big of a deal and it did help. By the time I was 15 they did grow back but since tha...
Holding Kids Back - MAY Birthday
Asked by W.S. from Hartford
on April 23, 2010
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My son was prematurely born towards the end of May 2006. He is now almost 4. He is tiny and his preschool teacher has suggested holding him back. He does seem a lit...
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- No one will think he was held back for intelligence. Kids don't think that much about how old their classmates are.....EXCEPT when he is the first one to get his driv...
- The fact that you have a question about it gives you your answer. Hold him back now. It's SO much easier than finding out it was an mistake and having him repeat a g...
- My son's birthday is June 11th...He is in his 2nd year of Kindergarten. We held him back because he was quiet, shyand sometimes has separation issues, he is very brig...
Possibly IBS? Beginning May Be TMI for Some Readers
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 7, 2009
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Last Thursday I woke up doubled over in pain from my lower abdomen. Awhile later I had bad dio and a lot of blood with it. After 6 hours of this I ended up in the ER t...
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- Try peppermint oil. Young Living is the best. Rub some on the area that hurts. Be sure to use a carrier oil or lotion as it could burn you. Good luck - hope you fee...
- I spent many years following the instructions and taking all the medicine that the doctors gave and then I chose another path. Don't get me wrong, doctors are great f...
- i have had the same issue and it is ibs its misserable i was going to europe and my pharmacist ghave me charcoal tablets they do work great for while you are out of to...
Teenage Son May Be Sneeking Out Window
Asked by B.F. from Atlanta
on January 10, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son and latley I have been noticing some strange things happening that leads me to believe he may be sneaking out his window at night.
First of...
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- Have you spoken with your husband about this? If not, that would be the first thing I would do. Secondly, he's most likely sneaking out on the weekends, so you could s...
- Dear B., once my cousins and I also sneaked out of our Summer house's windows to meet up with our friends on the beach after hours. It was an innocent crime, there we...
- Set the alarm! Your husband is his father too and one night with a little less sleep is a lot easier than many sleepless nights you'll spend dealing with your son'...
Friend Scared Her Son May Be OCD
Asked by L.S. from Nashville
on July 22, 2008
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I have a friend at church whose 8 year old son has odd behaviors that she is afraid may be signs of OCD. I am at a loss. He will have specific behavior patterns that w...
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- I can imagine that this is very frustrating! If she is worried about OCD, maybe the doctor could refer her to a child psychologist. If the doctor still won't help he...
- Dear L., Please tell your friend to look up www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about harmful ar...
- Your friend needs to stop being paralyzed by fear and get into action. Speaking as a clinical psychologist, I can say that she needs to take the boy to a child clinic...
Going to Disney World in May and Need Some Help!
Asked by S.W. from Chicago
on February 16, 2009
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Hi Moms, We are going to Disney World the beginning of May and I have so many questions, we are traveling with my daughter who will be 21 months at the time of travel...
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- S., How are you getting to disney world? Are you going on a plane? Is the baby going to be a lap baby (didn't know if they even allow that anymore) or having her ow...
- Since the 21 month old is still taking naps, I recommend you bring your own 'comfy' stroller, one that reclines and has an umbrella for shade. We went in Nov. with my...
- The buses that take you to and from the airport (Disney Express) if you use it and to and from the parks don't require car seats. My son travels with me all the time. ...
I Just Found Out My Son's Immunizations MAY NOT Have Been Effective.
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on September 23, 2007
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I still can't believe the letter I received last friday. My two year old's pediatricians office sent me a letter that states that the immunizations that he received M...
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- First of all I would find out more information. How many of the immunizations need to be repeated? Are they going to cover the cost? Are there any risks? Immunizat...
- There was a report that came out about amonth ago that said that research says there is no link between autism and immunization, but there are mom's out there who are ...
- Immunizations aren't given at special times as much for their effectiveness as for their convienance. If your child is to old for a particular shot it is because the ...
Anyone Else Scared for Tomorrow May 21St
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on May 20, 2011
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First all I want to say I am not one of this mans followers.
But I am a little afraid. Anyone else afraid?
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- To quote my daughter's Spanish teacher today when she was asked about it...... "We'll discuss this on Monday"
- I'm not scared ... but I am jealous as hell that I didn't come up with something to make me 100 MILLION dollars without even doing any work or using my brain or anything.
- Um, NO. I can't wait till they interview that guy tomorrow. So lame.
