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Does This Bother Anyone Else???
These are my phobias, but this is to protect my home and family. I never touch anyone else's baby and I would hope they would have the same respect for me. ...
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- Before you had your own child, did you ever go up to someone else's baby and give their hand a little squeeze or gently rub the peach fuzz on their head or their soft ...
- I have twins and EVERYONE wants to stop and see them. I have to tell people not to get to close. Some might see it as rude, but in the end you are doing what is right ...
- I have the same problem. My daughter is 9 1/2 months old and strangers are always getting in her face. Usually, if she doesn't get freaked out and start screaming, I j...
4 Yo FEAR of Dogs
Psychologist, treat rational or irrational phobias with flooding. Which means head on exposure to your fear. If you try to "ease" her into exposure to a dog ...
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- Hello C., One important thing to remember is your desperation extends from your love, compassion and devotion to yourself, your precious daughter and family. As pa...
- I would honestly suggest getting a small dog. Psychologist, treat rational or irrational phobias with flooding. Which means head on exposure to your fear. If you try t...
- I agree with Cynthia - TALK to your neighbor. Nothing is more annoying than a neighbor who goes over your head when you may have not even been aware there was a probl...
Picky Eater
But phobias about food are not healthy, and I believe strongly that mealtimes should be a time for families to reconnect and enjoy eachother. ...
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- Some advice that a mother once gave me that I shall now pass on to you. :D If he doesn’t want to eat it for dinner, then he gets it for breakfast. If he doesnâ...
- I don't know if your child is anything like my 7 year old, but traditional converional wisdom never worked with her. At 3 she was a picky eater and everyone said "Giv...
- I also have a very picky eater. My 8yo is very stuborn and only wants to eat what she wants. I don't fight anymore. I make dinner, at least one thing is something tha...
Moms Advice or Input Appreciated!
Aug 10, 2009 ... dont let her do it here Tell them of any food allergies or phobias my son is afraid of dogs and make it a short date the first time ...
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- Invite the friend over to your house first - so you can gauge how well behaved the kid is and listen for any naughty words, attitudes, etc. If you are comfortable wit...
- Maybe have a play date that involves both of you (mothers) and that way you can see how she interacts with the kids and that may put you at ease if you decide that you...
- invite the kid and mom over to your house first so you can get a better feel for them, once you know the mother better you can feel more comfortable in making that call.
Fear of Dentist
Kids pick up anxieties and phobias about dentists from parents, too. .... Ever since she has had a major phobia of doctor visits or any medical procedures. ...
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- Hi M.- My heart goes out to your daughter and her new fear of the dental office. I'm a dental hygienist and hope I can help. I'm not sure about a book, but I would re...
- Are you taking her to a pediatric dentist? The experience your daughter has doesn't sound much like what we experience at our pediatric dentist. They show the kids e...
- First, was this dentist a Pediatric Dentist? If not look for a dentist who specializes in children only. check the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists web site for...
Leaving 19 Month Old for 4 Nights, Need Advice
Symptoms of extreme anxiety (that precede depression) include: clinginess; increase in whining or crying; nervous chatter; new fears and phobias; ...
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- Your son will be fine. It might be a little hard for him, but it is good for him to know that if you leave you WILL come back. He has caretakers that you trust and h...
- <grinning> We left for 10 days, on our belated honeymoon, when my son was 2. We'd also taken two or three Valentines or getaway weekends starting when he was about 1.....
- well i most certainly can tell you that you are NOT scarring your child for life lol and it mostly will depend on your child's demeanor on how this should be approache...
School Field Trip
I had lots of phobias but it didn't keep me from letting my son do some of the things i didn't. Let him ride the bus. If he comes home complaining that he ...
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- I think you have answered your own question. You are being overprotective. I think that part of the fun of a field trip is to ride a bus. If you really feel that inse...
- You have to let him go. Are you ALWAYS going to be able to drive him to school and on trips? Probably not. What about when they are older and they don't have chapero...
- Letting go is the hardest part of being a mom. If he doesn't go, he will regret it and possibly feel excluded from the group. My advice is to start considering letti...
Seeking Advice on Severe Attachment Issues
Do you have any phobias if so what may i ask is it? Im not trying to be nosey.If you had any of the above that could be a big factor to what is happening to ...
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- I have this problem with my 2nd child. He's 3 and if I leave, he freaks out. I'd talk to the pediatrician and also maybe contact a child psychologist (sp?). Most peopl...
- Hi. I'm sure this is stressful and one can become impatient during these times and a break sounds more than welcoming. How is her relationship with her sister? Perhap...
- I have a ? to ask. While you were pregant did you suffer any emotional trama or were you in any way under tremendous amount of stress? Did you have a fear while you we...
How Common Is It for a 3 Yr Old to Develop a Passion/obsession for Something?
So are phobias, particularly of bugs, heights and water (all of which apply to my son). Above age-level intelligence and social awkwardness also apply. ...
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- What your son is exhibiting is perfectly normal! My son (now 17) was into trains. It began with his first Thomas the Tank Engine train.. they were dycast metal back n ...
- Be glad that it's ocean creatures, my son's constant obsession is Batman. Everything is Batman. He takes up passing interests, like crocodiles and sharks which are the...
- I would like to echo what Katie and Molly have said. Although the obsession, in and of itself, seems normal, That, combined with the other issues, makes me think of A...
Getting Child to Use Toilet for #2 : )
So be patient...we never know what is going on in their minds and what phobias they have. Be careful about taking pull ups away because severe constipation ...
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- Hi there I am just about finished going through that same thing with my 3 1/2 yr old Jack. Too funny! I really think it was a control/attention thing - but more abo...
- have him use toilet w/dad (try it) my son never use pot at all. get small toilet ring w/favorite character. sit on toilet 3 times a day after each meal and read to him...
- I had the opposite problem, my 3 yr. old son would poop in the potty but not pee. When I took him for his 3 check up I asked the doctor about it. He said if my son w...
