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Three Year Old Biting Finger Nails- How Do We Stop This?
You might also see if your toddler has any stress or anything? Many times, things like this is a 'coping' reliever. They are only children, so their coping ...
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- Hi S., Maybe if you buy some cute pink polish for her nails this would help. "No Miss" is a brand that has none of the dangerous chemicals that normal nail polish ha...
- I used to be a nail biter too! I was never an anxious kiddo or filled with anxiety about stuff, but I would bite my nails and not realize I was doing it. My Mom tri...
- I think all 3 year olds do this. I found a product called "Stop" by Mavala on the internet. It's a clear nail polish that has a bad taste. It worked with my 3 year ...
Anger
I think it is fair to say these things- you have experienced a lot of stress over the last few years and have every right to be coping with those stressors. ...
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- First of all congrats on your daughters. Secondly, I'm so sorry about your loss. We lost our first child in Jan. 2005 which was our first pregnancy. My husband was ...
- Oh sweetie! Cut yourself some slack. You're little one is still little & it's hard to do anything w/ them when you feel like you're always stuck to a schedule. Not to ...
- I found myself getting really angry during my first PMS after having my second child. I knew however that this was not how I wanted to behave or feel, and that I just ...
Stress, Kids, Keeping My House Clean.. Friends and Family.
If you are like me and eat junk when there is stress- stop- this is when you need ... It teaches you wonderful coping skills for life. Also, there is a dvd ...
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- D. do you believe in God? If you do, then might I suggest you pray for the situation you are in. Do you go to church? If not, would you consider going now? We as h...
- This is a tremendously difficult "season" in your life and you clearly feel alone. Please know you are not. Reaching out to this group is a great start and some of t...
- D., You are definitely stressed. Could be a sign of depression. Have you tried counseling? May be helpful. I know someone in Lutz who is great!! reasonable fees...
Thumb Sucking 5 Year Old
the only advice i can really give is to PLEASE dont make a big deal about it kids need a way of coping with stressor tiredness or boredom just like adults ...
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- J., My son sucked his thumb for a long time; until he was 9. But not in public though. I told him he can only suck his thumb when he goes to bed or is at home watching...
- the only advice i can really give is to PLEASE don't make a big deal about it. kids need a way of coping with stress(or tiredness or boredom) just like adults do. over...
- My mom said that when my grandma wanted her to stop sucking her thumb, she made her wear mittens at night - she stopped after a couple days because she didn't like the...
2 Yr Old Pulling Hair!
This is usually a way to deal with stress and anxiety. ... sounds like she does it out of habit and as a way of coping and or getting attention. ...
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- Sometimes hair pulling can be due to the scalp being irritated by fungus or demodex (invisible)mites in the root. Use 3 T boraxo and 2 qts warm water (mix together)...
- I did this as a child. I don't remember why...probably just a coping mechanism as I did it when I was going to sleep. My Mom said the Dr recommended leaving it alone...
- hi sounds like she does it out of habit and as a way of coping and or getting attention. She will probably out grow it. My son did it for a short while then all of ...
Been Feeling Down....
I've been under alot of stress in the past couple months and it's just all ... Money is a MAJOR stress for many of us right now. .... Coping with Stress ...
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- You sound very stressed which could lead to the depression. You need to find some and any time for yourself. Whatever you can. Even if its once a month. And try to...
- If you are looking for a hobby....have you tried scrapbooking? Many places have crops at least once a month.. you take your photos and supplies with you, pay maybe ...
- Get yourself to the gym! It does amazing things for your body and your mind!!!!!
Lexapro and Breastfeeding
... it looks wholistically at your life, mental/physical/spiritual etc. not religion based at all, but teaches coping and stress reduction, you can try it ...
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- Jeanette, I'd like to offer a slightly different perspective on taking meds. My decision to take Lexapro and Wellbutrin during pregnancy and breastfeeding comes aft...
- Good news from my front. I took Lexapro while nursing both my beautiful girls. So far (3.5 and 1.5), no ill effects. I'm still nursing the 18 month old. You haven'...
- There is a wonderful book I have been using to help people out of depression, it looks wholistically at your life, mental/physical/spiritual etc. not religion based at...
Never Ending Crying
Try to teach her "coping skills" to deal with her emotions and anything that causes her stress. Children have emotions, but don't come equipped to deal with ...
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- Oh, S., I know how hard this is! My daughter was a crier too - still is at 7 1/2, although she is gradually learning to use words more and not just erupt. Your daughte...
- Dear S., You must be exhausted and overwhelmed! You must feel like crying yourself! I haven't read all the other responses but just wanted to give a small sugge...
- S., I think you need to stop being so tough on our child. Let our child WIN. See what happens. My friends daughter was the same way, and they kept getting tougher a...
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
She needs to find someone to talk out these issues and find better methods of coping with stress (stress could be simply not knowing how to resolve ...
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
My Little Biter
... gum soreness or think it's just a game Preschoolers typically bite because they havent yet developed the coping skills to deal with stress appropriately ...
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- DEFINITELY don't bite back... it will only make the behavior worse. Check out this link: http://www.babycenter.com/expert/toddler/toddlerbehavior/14057.html Good luck!
- I've heard that the reason children do that is b/c they are frustrated and feel like you aren't understanding the problem. They are at an age where they don't fully gr...
- R., my son just turned a year old and he is doing the exact same thing. I look like a battered woman. I tried everything you did too and it does not seem to help. the...
