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4 Year Old's Self Esteem
i definately do Not subscribe to some people's ideas that children are ... stage approach to dealing with childrenfirst show empathy state the behavior that ...
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- Hello M., Sounds like all 4 of you have been overly accommodating. I did this too, until a teacher pointed it out. I gave full details of what we planned to do, wh...
- Being a child is so difficult at times and often as a parent we cannot recall our own feelings from so long ago. My 7 yr old son has said those same words. I think i...
- One way to get her to listen without pushing her is to speak softly. I would bet that your voice is quite loud when you TOLD HER to hurry to bed. During the day make...
Having My Child Play with a Child Who May Be Autistic
Not only does it bring out the best in my children to be with them but they show so much more understanding, empathy, and love when they are with them. ...
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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...
Hypotonia
It fosters empathy, understanding, genuine thoughtfulness/concern (among the adults AND children), and helps everyone to 'connect' (which is very important ...
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- Hi V., I didnt know what hypertonia was so I did a search on yahoo and found this Hypotonia is a condition of abnormally low muscle tone (the amount of tension o...
- Research as much as you can thru the internet and the library. YOU can also call ST. JUDES Hospital and they will give you information. I ussed to have the 800 # but y...
- V.,My son was diagnosed with hypotonia around 15 months. However, he had other symptoms going on...not talking, not walking yet, strabismus (eyes crossing) etc... We ...
Too Much Self Esteem??
Encourage empathy and try to talk to him about kindness to others. You could also do things with him like volunteer with underpriveleged children to help ...
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- Maybe get him involved in some kind of volunteer work for the less fortunate. That can be a very rewarding and humbling experience for a child! Also, you have a hea...
- It is probably just a stage. I taught 4th grade, and many kids were like that. There is nothing wrong with being positive. He will be knocked off his pedestal enoug...
- I have a highly gifted 11-year-old boy, and the one thing I have always tried to instill in him is that there are people out there who are just as smart, and that some...
Relatives Birthday Parites
Oct 13, 2009 ... In our home we have six children and couldnt afford such a lavish .... side Teach your children the basic values of life kindness empathy ...
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- I think you have a lot of great advice on here. Unfortunately, you can only be responsible for you and your own children, and cannot control what your sister in law d...
- Hello M., Don't worry, there are always going to be people who mis-understand, or who are just looking to post something ugly, it somehow makes them feel better. ( BTW...
- Hi there, Well, in my experience over the last 12 years with birthday parties----these extreme parties are not really about the kids, it's all about the Mom. At 3,...
Help!
It may be easier to do this with second and third children rather than .... him Tell a toddler or preschooler firmly but with empathy that you know he's ...
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- I am the mother of an 11 year old with ADHD and Boplar Disorder. You're son sounds a lot like my son. It doesn't hurt anything to talk to your pediatrician about a r...
- I have a older son who is 9 and he has been to many of doc's and they don't diagnose bi-polar that young, adhd my son has been diagnosed since 4 belive it or not...i ...
- My daughter does the same thing to me and my husband so not sure what to tell you just try to hang in there they are jusy testing their limits. If you get the right a...
Has Anyone Lost a Parent While Their Children Were Young?
Yes, my Mom passed away when I had small children. I explained to my kids .... It allows her to process the loss, too, and to show empathy for my feelings. ...
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- talk to someone in your church, to a proffessional counseler, yourhusbnad shouldhave soem resources
- Hi, J. - Heartfelt condolences on your loss. Both of my parents are gone too early - both also died of cancer. I know how much it hurts. My younger brother died on...
- J., I am very sorry for your lose. I lost my dad before I had children and my mom when my oldest was just 21 months old. I do feel that it affect me as a parent a...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Sep 22, 2009 ... Just make sure your empathy is genuine, or it will backfire. ..... They specialize in teaching children self discipline, focusing, ...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
2 Year Old Sleep Issue
When my children were very small my husband had to travel a lot with his work ... I empathize Both my little boys are little risers If your daughter is old ...
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- Hi K.! I empathize! Both my little boys are little risers! If your daughter is old enough, try using a chart. I set up a digital clock in my son's room and drew a "6:...
- K., I STRONGLY disagree with the first two responses you got - but some moms just aren't as compasionate and caring as others are. I had this same problem erupt wi...
- Hi K., When my children were very small, my husband had to travel a lot with his work. I bought 2 alarm clocks that had room for a picture and you could record the vo...
Advice on 15 Month Old Daughter Who Is Having Fits of Anger.
Im just scared that I am teaching her the wrong way to handle her temper. ..... Children mock their parents. You need to analyze you and your husbands ...
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- Dr. Burton White who wrote The First Three Years of Life advises that we should never ignore aggressive behavior and temper tantrums. Amiya is in the stage he calls P...
- Children mock their parents. You need to analyze you and your husbands behavior in front of your little one. Even if you are not arguing about each other, it could b...
- Your best option is to remove her from the situation and put her somewhere she cant get hurt like a pack and play or something along those lines put it were she cant s...
