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2 1/2 Year Old Getting Clingy
Asked by W.Y. from Detroit
on September 7, 2009
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Hi moms,
I have asked many questions in the past with some insight as to what the answer may be, but this one baffles me. My daughter has been increasingly clingy la...
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- I think it's probobly her age. I have 5 kids and 3 of them did this at 2. Currently my 2 year old son:) I work from home, so you would think they get enough of me a...
- My 2 1/2 yr old is doing the same thing, or has been, he is getting a little better. I think that it is just a phase for this age. The only other thing would be to c...
- No answer her but will be watching the answers. I am going through the same thing with my 4 yr old grandson. I counted the other day and it was at least 52 hugs and I ...
Agression Among Small Children
Asked by E.L. from San Francisco
on September 7, 2009
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My twin boys are now 26 months old, and we frequently go to the parks and playgrounds. I'm quite surprised and distressed that we come across aggressive behavior from ...
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- As a mother of a 3yr old girl who can be aggressive and bossy, we need to remember why children hit, push, stick tongues out, etc. they don't have emotional control, a...
- You do have to be watchful when your kids play with older kids, and don't feel awkward if you have to step in and protect them. But make sure you're not overdoing it--...
- I don't have any advice but I can relate! My son is 27 months old and is very gentle. Don't get me wrong, he's all boy and has his wild moments, but he has never hit...
4 Year Old Does Not Want to Start Preschool Tomorrow! Help!
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on September 8, 2009
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Our son turned 4 in March. He's a very bright, very active boy with lots of interests (starwars, legos, sports, books, nature...). But we've always had a nanny or fami...
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- Hi C., The below is from Smart Love publications Q&A books. You can visit the website at www.smartlovefamily.org and sign up for the free monthly enews. The below q...
- Hi C., Have you explained to him that going to school is what big boys do? I would suggest writing a social story for him to help work through his fears and anxie...
- The first week or two is going to be rough, but know it is harder on you then him! You can expect tough good byes, but you have to keep them short and direct. Walk h...
Very Intellegent Son Lying
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on September 4, 2009
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I have a very smart 5th grader who is becoming a perpetual lyer and sneak around the home. We have caught him several times and he seams remorseful but then does it a...
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- I don't know that I have the answers, but I have been right where you are... When my very bright kindergartener started telling stories, we were called into the princ...
- Check out Piaget's moral stages. He theorized that kids your son's age base their morals on consequences (black and white) rather than intentions (gray). This may be w...
- Don't know if this will help, but I jst heard the story on NPR a few days ago. Very insightful http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112292248
I Am So Sorry That My Kid Is the "Biter".
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on September 4, 2009
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My son who recently turned three is a biter. It has been a problem since he was about 9 months old and was typically an only at home behavior (he has been in daycare ...
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- Hi A., I actually worked at a daycare with the 0-18 month children and my son came along with me (VERY DIFFICULT!!). He began biting the other children when he was ...
- My daughter bit me once, then I popped on her little diapered butt and she never did it again. or you can thump him on the side of the mouth when he does it , ie p...
- I never had this problem, but my sister did, and she was sued. Her son bit a little girl, and broke the skin. The child ended up with an infection at the bite site and...
I Am a Doormat!
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on September 1, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I am definitely in need of some help/advice as I am feeling really blue about the state of my marriage. Some background. My husband is just completely co...
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- It takes both people to make a marriage work and it sounds like you are making all the compromises here. My ex was heavily into online roleplaying to the point where i...
- You don't say whether you have children or not.... personally, I would consider counseling for yourself. Your choices are, really, whether you are going to allow your...
- I understand where you are coming from with the Band thing. I think sometimes people have goals in their life (like being in a famous band) and they forget that there ...
3 Year Old Daughter Acting Out After New Baby
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on January 13, 2008
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I think my daughter is finally showing signs after having a new baby 4 months ago. She is showing aggressive behavior, acting out, talking back and saying she's the b...
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- Just breathe. And have Daddy or Grandma spend some extra time quality time with her, so she can still feel some of that specialness she is used to. And remember, they ...
- Hi tried Mom: I have two girls of my own. They are 1 year and 3 weeks apart. You can imagine my surprise when I had a new baby of 4 months and the doctor tole me I ...
- I have three children, two who are 20 months apart who had virtually no jealousy or acting out because the oldest was so young, but I have a another child who is 5 yea...
Taking Diapers Off!!
Asked by M.W. from Kansas City
on September 5, 2006
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My two year old son LOVES to take his diaper off. It happens numerous times a day! This is not due to me not watching him. It happens in a flash...I run to the restroo...
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- Try putting him in a onsie...they seem to have difficulty getting the snaps ondone.... Good Luck! L.
- This may add another "layer of defense" for your little Houdini: try plastic pants (that are for putting over cloth diapers) The overalls are a good idea, too! Maybe t...
- Hi Maryann, I had this same problem years ago with my daughter. She was even younger then your son when it happened. I know this will sound crazy, but we used duck ...
2 Year Old Hits His Head on the Floor.
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 3, 2008
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I have a two year old who gets frustrated (like many toddlers) but he hits his head on the floor, or wall, or table to get attention, usually after I have disciplined ...
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- You are exactly right, he is doing it for attention. My son went theough this phase also. We did nothing when he did this. If he accidentally hit harder than he though...
- both my twin two year olds do this. one of my girls used to do it, and she would do it so hard when we tried the "cry it out" method that we thought she would beat he...
- Your problem is your reaction to what he is doing. I used to be a preschool teacher and I can remember a child in my class that used to do this (hurt himself) and try ...
Sensitive Daughter??
Asked by R.L. from Fargo
on January 13, 2009
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Hello - This is my second request in one week - this community is so helpful and full of guidance!
My daughter, who is 13 months old, is a happy go lucky child who ...
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- Your daughter is acting normally for her age believe it or not. She doesn't cry at all loud noises because she knows those noises. She knows if you or your husband d...
- I had a friend with a similar problem and she used eye make-up remover and she said it worked.
- Why does she ahve to get along with the other child? If the daycare provider is hankdling this situation, you dont have to. If your child doesn't like the other ...
