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Please Help!!!
Asked by A.P. from Sarasota
on September 2, 2009
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First of all let me start by saying i love my son very much. He is 14mos old and dose not listen to anything i say. I know this is young but how many times do i have t...
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- A., 14 months is too young for time outs, I think. The name of the game is diversion and repetition. Also, remove things as much as possible. Can you put the dog's bow...
- A., I would suggest reading a couple of books about child development, same for the person that thinks a comparison between dog training and a 14 month is appropriate...
- A. - My only son (I have 2 daughters also) is responsible for every grey hair on my head. They are a whole other species I swear. He is 9 now and I still have to tell ...
Dinner Time Help to Get Through Meal Time
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on August 31, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I need some advice on what to do when my son wants down after he says he is finished with his dinner yet we are still eating. Do we let him down to go pla...
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- The others gave great advice. Toddlers in general do not have the attention span to sit through a long meal. If he really wants out of his high chair, I'd let him do...
- my son is also 19 months.. He has multiple food allergies so my husband and I also struggle eating with him. I have noticed recently my son wants our attention if we ...
- I would, let him down. He is only 19 months old. At this age, "expectations" has to be age-appropriate...otherwise it will be frustrating for both parent and child. ...
Can a Baby Be Too Regular?
Asked by A.W. from Los Angeles
on January 4, 2009
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Hi Mommy's!
My beautiful baby boy is 13 months and is very regular. Within the last 2 weeks... he has been doing # 2 at least 4-5 times daily. He loves fruit and h...
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- Hi A., I went through this with my kids, but called the Dr. when it happened with my oldest. It is actually quite normal to go that many times a day. As long as i...
- Believe it or not this is very normal. In fact some children who have a more regimented eating cycle will do it at the same time of day every day. Children have much...
- Sounds like he has healthy, active bowels to me. I am no expert, but I think as long as the consistency is not alarming, that it is actually very healthy to go that o...
I Need Hhhheeeellllppppp
Asked by H.W. from Spartanburg
on August 19, 2009
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Ok, heres the deal, i'm a 22 year old single mother of 2 beautiful little girls ages 2 and 3. they are 12 months and 11 days apart. it seems that they are rarely ever ...
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- I love to parent the Love and Logic way. www.loveandlogic.com. Get the CD's or the book and it is so helpful! As far as their age..usually kids at that age have a ...
- They sound very typical toddlers to me. My biggest suggestion is to leave them in time out while they scream and the actual time out doesn't start until they are quiet...
- Sorry this is kind of late. But I really wanted to encourage you-it does get easier! My kids are 15 months apart and the ages your kids are were the hardest times to d...
HELP! Are 2 Year Old Meltdowns "Normal?"
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on March 26, 2007
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I have a little boy who just turned two and he has these "meltdowns" now. They are brought on by seemingly NOTHING and they last for a good 30 minutes (feels like 30 ...
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- I feel you! I have a 2 year old and she is rough sometimes but when she does that I just ignore her and her fits seem to have gotten shorter. If she is in the kitchen ...
- My youngest just turned two and she does the same thing. It is usually when she gets sleepy or just can't express to me what she wants. She gets very frustrated and ...
- Hi C. M/ Iam a 44 yr young mom of a 2 yr. old also.I am currently taking a online course about parenting 1-5 yr olds.They say the tantrums are normal until the age...
2 Year Old Faze
Asked by R.C. from Portland
on March 4, 2008
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Ok, I know that everyone deals with the dreaded 2's, but how do you keep patient? My son was alway the sweetest child. He started the 2 year old faze last summer at ...
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- I think picking your battles is the best advice you can have....make sure the consquences are always the same....for example if he is trying to use the doors to the ou...
- It seems like he is doing all of this for attention. Since you run a daycare and are devoting your time to every child, including him, he might be jealous of the time...
- First off, the "terrible twos" start at about 18 months and last until about 2 1/2. Second, the primary reason your are going insane is that you are trying to do so m...
Out of Control 2 Year Old! Help!
Asked by J.G. from Canton
on April 26, 2007
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Hi. I have a 2 year old named abby and a 5 year old named jamie. Here is the back story. Jamie has always been a good child. As all kids he does have his moments b...
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- My oldest son had behavioral issues like this when he was 3. They say "Terrible 2" but for me 3 was way worse!! It was a very hard time for me as a parent because I ...
- I don't know if you'll like this site, but I have found the Pearls to be very helpful if you take their teaching as a whole (if you just read one article it will seem ...
- ok.. we went through this with my nephew. it really takes a lot of nerves to do this but it works wonders quickly. TOTALLY IGNORE THE BEHAVIOR .. she hits: dont say...
2 Year Old Screamer
Asked by M.G. from Salt Lake City
on July 31, 2009
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My almost 2 year old is frustrating my husband and I. He cries to sleep and I wish that we could figure out how to provide him comfort so that he wont. As a baby he b...
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- Sign language for babies is a really big thing these days so I'm sure there are several books you can find. I'd teach the both of you (well, all of you) simple signs s...
- Having had an extreme terrible-twoer, I think your son sounds a little more upset than usual. I would take him for a physical, and consider an evaluation, in case the...
- Hi M. - wow, that must be really stressful for you! It's hard as moms and dads because we want the best for our kids. Times like this are really sad and frustrating,...
Granddaughter
Asked by R.D. from San Francisco
on December 15, 2008
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My adorable granddaughter does not want me to hold her during church on sundays.
That is the only time I see her. every sunday since she was two months old I held ...
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- We see those babies and we just want to hold and love them...it is easy to forget that they have their own preferences, time tables and blossoming independence. The wo...
- AFTER READING YOUR “So What Happened”. Regina—Most Christ centered churches, not to mention any denominations that are “FAMILY ORIENTED” places of worship...
- Unfortunately at 18 months old, toddlers love to run around and explore. My daughter can't sit still very long and is always on the go. Maybe you could take her somewh...
Chasing Boys at the Playground
Asked by C.D. from Boca Raton
on May 17, 2008
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My 14 month old little girl has recently started chasing all the boys around the playground to give them hugs. While she sometimes hugs girls, too, none of which she ...
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- At 14 mos, it is difficult to teach her how to be appropriate. It would probably be best to distract her from the children at the playground by engaginer her in play....
- she is imitating you.... personally I don't believe that popping the hands helps- she is too young to have impulse control- that's what it takes to not do something t...
- It's perfectly appropriate for your baby girl to want to touch things. Remember she is going to mimic what you do in reference to touching things. You are basically ...
