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Consistency for Bedtime
Asked by J.P. from Austin
on September 15, 2008
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Ugh. I keep having this constant issue/argument with my partner on our daughter’s bedtime. He doesn’t seem to get that she needs a consistent bedtime ritual prefer...
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- Schedules are SOOOOO important. You are on the right track. Yes, letting her stay up late once in a while won't harm her but she is in the midst of major brain devel...
- I don't have anything new to add, I just wanted to encourage you. You are right, schedules are important! Have him read all these responses you just got. Let him kn...
- Hello! First of all ALL Dads are suckers for the bedtime problem. My Dad fell for this and my Husband tried and occassionally still tries. They are not with them all ...
Potty Training Very Difficult 3Yo
Asked by S.G. from New York
on August 12, 2009
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please someone help!!! i am having the worst time potty training my recently 3yo daughter. i had some fantasy about being home on leave for the summer with my newbor...
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- i was in a similar situation with my 3 yr old son. my doctor old me to be very firm and when he wet/soiled his pullup or underwear that he had to change himself. I put...
- I feel your pain. We've gone through the same thing, though we have just started and it has started to get better. I noticed that when she was around other little on...
- I may sound mean, but get tough with her. Tell her she's a big girl and big girls use the potty. If she soils herself, let her clean it! Whining only works if you let ...
2 Yr Old Pulling Hair!
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on July 9, 2009
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HI! I have a 2 yr old that pulls her hair! She does this when she is upset or is getting tired. She has been doing this for little over a year now. I just ignore it fo...
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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 ...
Seeking Discipline Ideas for 2 Year Old Boy Who Likes to Hit
Asked by N.C. from Grand Rapids
on October 23, 2008
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HELP!!! My 2 year old Son has started hitting, pinching, and pulling my 4-1/2 year old Daughter's hair. He even recently hit a neighbor girl. I have been consistent...
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- My daughter went through a phase of doing this... every time I would look at her and say "Oh we are gentle" It was just a phase... she got over it and she doesn't hit...
- one thing that made a difference with us was to make sure to get down to his eye level, looking him straight in the eye, and saying in a stern tone--"NO HITTING-- Hitt...
- Does he have a beloved toy that you could put in time out? Also, when my kids were about that age, I relized that sitting in the timeout chair didn't really bother th...
Breastfeeding Mom Experiencing Dizziness Since Delivery
Asked by B.F. from San Francisco
on July 2, 2009
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Hi all-
I'm a nursing mom of a seventh month old boy. Since his birth I've experienced consistent dizziness when standing up quickly, laying down, stretching and m...
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- I am a breastfeeding mom who experiences the same thing and I delivered my second child 11 weeks ago. I spoke with my doctor about it and she advised me that this dizz...
- HI B.! Congratulations on motherhood! I began having episodes of vertigo at the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. My vertigo was to the point of vomiting, t...
- I had something similar. It turned out I was anemic and needed to be put on an iron supplement in addition to my prenatals. Sounds like you should have some bloodwork.
Help!! -- White Spots on 10 1/2 Month Old's Teeth
Asked by G.M. from San Francisco
on April 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I just noticed some white spots on my 10 1/2 month daughter's two front top teeth. I noticed them last week in the (outdoor) daylight and later that day r...
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- Hi G.- My daughter also has those white spots on her front two teeth, and we have been brushing/wiping since she got them... so don't think that you did wrong there. ...
- I agree with the other moms, that it is likely this is due to excess fluoride. I had never even given a thought to fluoride until we moved from Walnut Creek (which app...
- My daughter also had this. We were told that it sometimes happens if a child has had a fever when the teeth were forming. She had a lot of ear infections so it made ...
Bathing
Asked by A.S. from Raleigh
on March 23, 2008
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How often should you bathe a 6 month old? Is twice a week not enough? I don't really feel like she needs it every night, but I am also trying to get a more consisten...
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- When my oldest was that age, it was at least every other night. For routine's sake, he got a massage (feet, legs, belly,arms) every night before bed, then pajamas and...
- my son started getting a bath every night when he started feeding himself. about 7 months old. he was so messy after he ate supper that he needed the bath. i bathe him...
- 2 or nights a weeks is plenty. if you want to establish a bed time routine it doesn't really have to involve a bath. just start whatever you're gonna do at the same ...
A Follow up Nap Question
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on April 2, 2008
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Hi all. I am STILL struggling with getting my 19 week old little girl to nap. It is entirely frustrating, and the poor thing is clearly sleep deprived.
I know babi...
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- I can tell you are really frustrated. I know it can be difficult being a mom. I also know that just when you think it can't get any worse, it gets better. It will.....
- First of all, I know how incredibly frustrating this can be. Secondly, can you get someone to come and give you some relief (partner, parent, babysitter) for just...
- Hi G., I'm a mom of 6, soon to be 7, and so I've had my share of sleep issues. In my experience, your daughter is just reaching the age where sleep training can begi...
