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Looking for Advice on Dealing with 3 Year Old Tantrums!!!!!
Asked by A.F. from Phoenix
on April 8, 2009
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I have a wonderful, sweet, smart little boy who just turned 3 last month. He of course has a had normal tantrums now and then. However in the last month or so the tant...
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- Give him every opportunity to have a choice. Offer him two or three viable choices as often as you can. (Ham and Cheese or PB and J? Should we play blocks or go for...
- It sounds like he may be acting out.. has something in your routine changed? My best advice is when he starts hitting or kicking, sit down holding him, wrap your legs ...
- I just responded to Michelle J's request about this same problem that I am having too with my 3 year old. Read it and let me know what you think. I will tell you, yo...
Too Lovable Baby??
Asked by J.J. from Philadelphia
on December 12, 2007
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Hello ladies, I have a tough one for you! I have recently been babysitting in my home and at our church day care for some extra cash. It's been great for my son, who j...
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- I am sure his intentions are good and he sounds so cute and bright but other kids and parents won't appreciate him if he makes them cry. I hope this doesn't sound to ...
- J., I would try to place yourself in the other parents shoes. How would you feel if your child was on the other side??? We are going through a similair situation wi...
- I have told my kids that they could touch babies' feet but that's all. I have always had to stay right at their elbows to enforce this a thousand times.
Where Can I Get a Developmental Diagnosis?
Asked by B.L. from Orlando
on January 16, 2008
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My son's preschool has suggested that I have him evaluated because the teacher says he is often "nonparticipatory" and "does not often engage with the other children"....
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- The Early Steps program. This program works with children under 3 years of age. They will send an evaluator to your home for free. It is a state funded program, but...
- First take a deep breath. Relax. Follow your Mommy instincts. Have him tested based on what you see. Go to the Howard Phillips Developmental Center on Michigan A...
- Hi B.! This is my first response since a great friend linked me up with this site and I feel compelled to respond! There are so many factors which could contribute to...
Decrease in Desire to Show Affection After Baby
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on January 7, 2009
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I have a 2 year old daughter, and I had a sweet little boy 4 months ago. Since he was born, I have noticed a huge decrease in my desire to show affection towards my h...
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- I have a four year old son and a 17 month old son. After our first, everything went back to normal after he got a little older, but with my second, things haven't bee...
- Glad to hear I'm not the only one out there. My baby girl will be 3 months on the 18th and my husband and I have only attempted sex twice since she was born. I know ...
- No suggestions here, but I'm in the same boat. I have a 19 month old and a 3 month old. I think part of it is just being tired/overworked and never having a second t...
Where Is the Flame
Asked by M.C. from New Orleans
on October 26, 2007
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Me and my husband (who is 11 years older than me) have been married for 2 years, together for 6. When we first met we were like rabbits. Now everytime that i request s...
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- Get a sitter for the weekend, get dressed up, something that you know your husbands really likes you in, and go to dinner. Then get a hotel room. You could have dinner...
- M., I am in a similar situation so I can understand how you feel. Take it one day at a time and go off of the little things/hints. Passion comes in all forms.
- I have to agree that having your child in the bed with you is one of the biggest issues here. Nothing quells the sexual urge more. Your bedroom is your sanctuary and s...
Life After Baby Has Changed with Bf
Asked by J.F. from Birmingham
on October 22, 2007
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Ok - i've been dating the father of my 2nd baby for 3 years now - we were always very affectionate, sex life good, etc.... since i got to be about 7 months preg things...
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- You do change after having a baby. You grow up, and you are also tired after having to constantly take care of a little one. It is easier to want to just lay down and ...
- Please excuse me for being so blunt about the issue. But, if I were used I would leave while I could. I wouldn't suggest marriage if your already having such proble...
- You probably won't like this advice but you should read your Bible and pray. I'm a science teacher myself - not a religous nut but God is trying to tell you something...
Beautiful 4 Year Old with New Severe Tantrums!
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on July 27, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a wonderful 4 year old boy-all boy. However more and more he has been consumed with video games due to his 11 year old brother. His 11 year old brot...
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- Sounds like more than one thing is going on here. One thing I'd suggest is that you read a good book on raising boys. Dr. James Dobson has one but I can't remember t...
- I believe by you being the parent you have to think a little harder and get this boy under control, you have to be firm and you have to mean what you say when you disc...
- I think there is definitely a connection. We saw it with our 4 year old son as well, from just online games that involved shooting and hitting. He can no longer play...
Developmental Disorder??
Asked by C.N. from New York
on November 30, 2008
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Does anyone have knowledge about any PDD's? My son is very smart, happy, very verbal---has been talking in long sentences since he was 2; he makes eye contact, is affe...
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- Hi There, I am an Occupational Therapist who has worked mostly with children who are on the Autism Spectrum. What you are describing are traits that many children wi...
- Dear C., First let me say that I am not an expert but I do have a son with autism and some other disorders so I am a little familiar. You should definitely talk to...
- It sounds like you have some relevant concerns about your son. First steps would be talk to your Pediatrician, and also contact your area (town school district or som...
Seeking Help on How to Discipline 11 Year Old Boy Geting in Trouble at School
Asked by J.M. from Richmond
on March 17, 2008
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I have an 11 year old boy (will be 12 in May) who is in 6th grade and has been in constant trouble at school for being disruptive in class and rude to his teachers. H...
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- I have a son who just turned 11 and I have had that problem in the past. My son's biological father is no where around but my current boyfriend has been a really good ...
- He may be bored. My children go to public school & do fine but I have found, particularly with my 8 yr old son, that "acting out" equates to finishing his work too so...
- Take what he loves most away from him. Again, show him the proper way to behave in order to get it back. As a family group stick to your decision of action. Breath, it...
How to Stop Kissing!!!
Asked by A.W. from Abilene
on December 11, 2007
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I've posted a few questions and concerns, and have received many good responses back. I need everyone's help once again!
I knew in the beginning of the school year...
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- Well like you I think this is just adorable...but on the other hand when my daughter was in kindergarten a little boy stuck his hand down her pants...not so adorable! ...
- Personally, I think there is something wrong with the other mom, because like you I would be happy he is a kisser and not a hitter! :) They share so much at 5... a...
- We had a similar problem with my 5 year old hugging. The concern isn't whether the behavior is innocent or not, it's whether the behavior is acceptable for the time a...
