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Fussy 6 Mth Daughter That Wants to Be Held All the Time
I was just reading today in a book by Michael Gurian that kids who weren't held as much as they wanted as babies often turn out to be narcissistic because ...
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- You already have oodles of suggestions and ideas. I'm going to tell you the same thing I have told my daughters: "Remember, this too shall pass, and before you know...
- Dear M., You need a sling. Preferably a good one, like the Over-The-Shoulder-Baby-Holder or the Maya Wrap or a soft cloth carrier like the Moby Wrap. These are no...
- When my babies were little my mother told me to keep them near me when I was doing things around the house and to talk to them non-stop. It was hard for me talk to so...
5 Year Old Having Complete Meltdowns / Possibly ADHD
Dr. Michael Gurian, wrote the Wonder of Boys. He has ADD and his parents put him on med's with one idea only. He tells the story that his parents said we ...
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- Hi M., This sounds just like my son when he was little and it is very easily remedied with dietary changes. It was my son's issues that sent me on the path of beco...
- Hi M., I think it is silly that they will not test him for another year. It is not like he is 2 or 3 he is almost 5! I think as the mom you have a better feel for...
- M., I have a son who get's 'stuck' and has a hard time letting go too. He is now 8 and it gets better every year - so hang in there. My advice would be to go to...
ADHD Type Issues
I am reading an interesting book called "The Wonder of Boys" by Michael Gurian. One of the points is that education today does not recognize that boys are ...
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- i would not recomend medacin at all if you don't think he is really adhd! i have a cousin that is and she is a much nicer person when she isn't on it (her mom takes h...
- I would first talk with your ped. Medication isn't always the first step nor is it required. Removing the artifical sweeteners, flavoradditives and other fake things...
- I had a child simular, and I would try a lot of things before meds, as he doesn't sound that bad from your letter. You could try diet, that would be good anyway. No fo...
My Husband Won't Be Quiet About My Little Girl's Belly!
I personally just love this book for dads, it has truly been a blessing for my brother and his girls. its called "the wonder of girls" by Michael Gurian, ...
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- Alot of kids belly pooches out when they're young, i think its because they don't start holding it in until they become more concious about their appearance. What you...
- If hubby won't listen, then get it in writing from a professional, or if possible get him to talk to one, to tell him about the psychological damage he could do to his...
- Has your husband ever seen pictures of the starving kids in Africa? They have poochy bellies, too. That comes from malnutrition, which can result from ANY lack of pr...
Rasing Boys: Book Recommendations?
Asked by R. from Chicago
on May 17, 2006
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Does anyone have a recommendations on books about raising boys?
I was looking at
*Raising Cain
*Speaking of Boys
*Raising Boys: Why Boys Are Different.
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- A wonderful Christian book is "Bringing Up Boys" by James Dobsin. It really looks at all the outside influences impacting our boys and emphasizes the importance of fa...
- I really liked Real Boys by William Pollack, PhD.
- Check out website for the Gurian Institute. They are great. http://www.gurianinstitute.com/
Need Book Ideas for Raising Boys
Asked by J.B. from San Diego
on May 25, 2009
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I am looking for a book about raising children (boys). The boys are now 8 and 4.
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- Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Farber
- Dear Judy, I have three sons, all grown now. We relied on James Dobson's book called Dare to Disciple. He has another called Bringing Up Boys now that might be ...
- Dear J., I am so sorry for your loss and for the boys' loss of their mother and hope that with each new day, you will have a little more peace and healing than the...
Book on Raising Boys
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on April 22, 2008
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Can anyone recomend any good books to read about rasing a little boy? I've read several books on the differnt stages they go through and would like o find a general bo...
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- Hi M.~ I would very highly recommend "Shepherding a Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp. That would be my first choice. Another good book is "Bringing Up Boys" by Dr. Jame...
- Try the Bringing up Boys by Dobson. There is also a book about raising a modern day knight, which I haven't read and don't know the exact title, but have heard about ...
- Yes, Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson is wonderful!
Books on Raising Boys...
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 5, 2009
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Hi moms.
I was just on Amazon.com looking at parenting books for moms raising boys. Someone recommended Dobson's book, Bringing Up Boys, but after reading a little ...
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- I did read Dobson's book Bringing up Boys and I would say maybe read a little further and give it another chance. From what I got out of it, it has the info your askin...
- I really enjoyed "The Wonder of Boys" by Michael Gurian. He has written a number of other books on boys but I haven't read those yet. If you check with your local libr...
- If you find a book let me know also. I am dealing with a lot with my almost two year old son. he is a trip. I would go to the bookstore and look myself. look at barnes...
Book Suggestions About Moms and Duaghters..
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on May 3, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had read a good book about mothers and duaghters.. I didnt have a very close relationship with my mother. Now I have a duaghter and I hope t...
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- My #1 pick is Raising a Daughter by Jeanne Elium and Don Elium For those of us who also have sons, I also really liked Raising a Son, by the same authors Yo...
- The Wonder of Girls by Michael Gurian
- I just began reading "All you need to know about Raising Girls" by Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff. It covers all the years from baby to nineteen. It helped me to und...
12 Year Old Son May Have Adhd.
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on March 5, 2007
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For the past couple of years my son has been struggling with some behavioral issues. He has had teachers in the past talk about a possibility of having adhd, but he se...
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- It may very well be that your son has ADHD, but your son may also be struggling with issues that you may be unaware of that are manifesting themselves in his behavior....
- Hello J., I have a 13 yr old son with ADHD. He has a IEP in place at school so to ensure he gets the right help and accomodations with testing etc. Your First step i...
- This is so hard. I have a son with mild autism and learning disabilities. He is going into the middle school next year. One thing I do know is to get right on an IE...
