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18 Month Old Ignores Me When I Call Him
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on August 26, 2009
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My 18 month old son does not come to me when I ask him to. He ignores me or sometimes even looks at me and smiles and just sits there. I'm afraid I may be out at the...
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- M. - Even though I agree with other moms in regards to having your son's hearing checked, just to be on the safe side, from personal experience I found that my kid ...
- "Calmly" continue to explain to him that you want him to come to you, but you will undoubtedly have to go and physically get him...again calmly (like he is not upsetti...
- M., Have you had his hearing tested? Also watch to see if he ignores others. Does he tend to like to be alone? I had my daughters hearing tested around that age. T...
Teen with Picky Eating Habits (Extreme)
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on July 26, 2008
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I have a 14 year old step-son who will only eat about 20 foods. Most of which are typical "party foods" like hamburger (plain), chicken nuggets, cheese pizza etc. I...
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- We are raising 2 granddaughters, 13 and 14, the oldest is a really picky eater. The first 5 years of their lives, their mom would take them for 3 hours - 1 1/2 weeks ...
- I read through the other responses and they are all have great advice...if you can get them to work. The problem is, they probably won't. I am a 35 year old who stil...
- I wonder if he might not have a food allergy or sensitivity. It seems like he tends to "crave" gluten (wheat) containing foods. Some people with food intolerance hav...
2 Year Old Won't Stop Saying NO!
Asked by M.G. from Appleton
on March 8, 2009
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My 2.5 year old son will NOT stop telling us No all of the time. I have put him in time out for saying No, and he gets on his bed, and says No again and gets off. I ...
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- I feel for you - 2's and 3's can be so hard! Terrific and terrible at the same time. Thanks for reaching out for advice; you are not alone. Please don't resort to corp...
- Hi MG, Yes, this is a part of growing up, but if we don't teach our children right from wrong, who will.? Just because it is a part of growing up doesn't mean you ...
- Let me start with a disclaimer--we all mother differently and some of us could never tolerate the very things that work well for another. So if this hits you the way ...
Bad Attitude "Nothing's Ever Fun!"
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on August 16, 2009
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My husband is terribly pessimistic. I used to think it was his way of being funny, but, well, turns out he's serious. He complains constantly, too.
It seems to be gen...
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- Hi, S.. A couple thoughts jump to mind. First, gene pools are weird and strong. I see similiar phraseology of my kids, husband, and his family, too (more on that in...
- Pessimism is a learned behavior, but it still passes through family, because that's the environment. And I agree that you want to keep your boys from learning it. It's...
- My husband is not the same but similar he doesn’t what to do anything but once out doing something he enjoys himself. Your boys may be watching your husband and bel...
Mom of 4 Going Crazy
Asked by S.B. from Amarillo
on April 11, 2007
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I have 4 children that are completly defiant. There are 3 girls and 1 boy,the girls are 9,8,and 4 and the boy is 16. I am having alot of trouble getting the girls to...
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- Revoke all privelages and clean out their room.. I had to with mine and they listen a lot better.. Just tell them they have a half an hour to clean and if they dont do...
- Hey, first i wanna say kudos to you for raising four children that is awesome. Have you tried setting a time limit when you tell them to clean thier rooms and then wh...
- S., I have a few suggestions. I am sure nothing I will say is new but sometimes it helps to be reminded how much we really know. My first question would be what d...
Head Strong 3.5 Yr Old
Asked by R.J. from Salt Lake City
on September 19, 2006
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I have a little boy 3.5 years old that I cannot make mind his manners. He acts out in stores and restraunts it has gotten to the point where I dread having to take hi...
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- To change bad behavior, you have to recognize the good behavior and shower them with attention and praise when they are good. What has worked really well with my kids...
- I, too, have a "strong" and steadfast 3.5 yo. I have had to take my son out of the store or restaurant and go home or have a "time-out" in the car when his behavior w...
- I can totally relate.... I have two boys ages 7yrs and 3.5yrs also working full time as well as full time soccer mom and more. It's crazy somedays!! I think it's the a...
Gameboy Is Driving My Son Crazy!!!!!
Asked by P.G. from Modesto
on August 6, 2007
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I have a 6yr old, he got his first gameboy for his birthday!! He has seemed to change his behavior- big time!! I understand kids get distracted with this thing, but wh...
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- What we have done with my son is made a chart. For everyday he does his chores, his homework without whining, he gets a certain amount of minutes with his gameboy on ...
- Hi P.-- what you need to do use the game as a reward instead of a punishment. If you want him to complete chores, etc. before he gets to play it have him earn it. Sa...
- I think taking it away is a good move. We don't regularly watch media (TV, videos, computer time for the kids) but if we do and they freak out about "only" getting to ...
Temper Tantrums
Asked by K.S. from Hattiesburg
on February 20, 2007
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My little one is almost 18-months-old and she throws temper tantrums. They tell you to just ignore them and not to make too big of a deal about it but it's hard. Whe...
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- Hi K.. Iam a mom of a 22 month old. And i am also 24! And i hate to tell u this but it only gets worse. We have always tried to teach our son discipline and to let him...
- Hi K.! I am a 21 year old work from home mommy of an 18 month old as well, and I am in the very same boat. When mine doesnt get her way she kicks, screams, and even ba...
- What do you mean she STILL throws them? This is just the beginning. It is a phase and normally will get worse before it gets better. They normally start to outgrow it ...
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...
Napping
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on August 22, 2007
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Okay, I have a question. My daughter is almost 18 months old. She has always been a great night sleeper, sleeping from 12-14 hours a night. But when it comes to nap...
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- I was told the same thing that 12 to 14 hours total naps and night are the average for that age so the other poster is right that since she sleeps so long at night she...
- Wow- I think you are talking about my daughter! She is 20 months and does just about the same thing. She also sleeps 12-14 hours each night, so unfortunately, I thin...
- C., I really did some sleep research in all of my pediatric websites and texts, you can look at Good Night Sleep Tight by Kim West (the sleep lady) or www.aap.org for...
