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Low Energy Child
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on December 3, 2008
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I'm a bit concerned about my 2.5 year old son. He's shy and reserved, so he's not the first to jump into a crowd, but when I observe him with other children, he doesn'...
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- that could just be his personality..my son is over active..seems to be calming down a bit..man i wonder what it would be like to have a mellow child? i always feel lik...
- I have four boys. The first two were super active, running and jumping and always on the go. Number 3 was totally different! He preferred to play in his room with toys...
- I think that's just who he is... don't worry... ENJOY IT!!!!Just wait until he's a teenager and you'll laugh at yourself. My brother was the same way--an angel and no...
ADHD Son Entering Middle School (Help)
Asked by L.H. from Houston
on July 1, 2009
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Hi all,
I'm looking for advice on ways to improve my son time in middle school. He was able to attend a 3 week bridge program at the school this summer. Amazing he we...
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- My husband is almost 50 and is still ADHD! He is an adult ADHD. You do not grow out of it, you learn techniques to cope. He says that your son will need to be ta...
- Cut anything artificial out of his diet and give him some high omega 3 flax oil. It seriously helps my 3 boys with ADHD. I do not medicate my boys, just follow an all ...
- Speaking only from my own experience, I don't know if it's something a person "grows out of." I'm 31 and it's how I am hardwired. I wasn't diagnosed until adulthood a...
He's Everywhere, He's Everywhere!!! Anyone???
Asked by M.S. from Spokane
on January 3, 2008
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So I know this is the cry of so many moms out there, our children are running all over the place---BUT my 16-month-old son is a ball of energy...I do appreciate it and...
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- I suggest you buy "The Out Sync Child" and it's companion "The Out of Sync Child Has Fun" - he could have sensory issues that can be addressed by what is called a sens...
- I can relate!! My son is 17 mos. and very active as well. My mother-in-law just got him an indoor climber w/ small slide. It has been a big help to entertain my son...
- Hi M., Don't know that you necessarily would be worried, but I just wanted to say that I wouldn't worry about speech delay (suggested below)--a dozen words at this ...
Dealing with Overprotective Moms at the Park.
Asked by R.C. from Milwaukee
on June 18, 2007
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Help! I am the mom of a 14 year old boy, a 4 year old boy and a 5 month old girl. Our 4 year old boy is a very active little guy who loves to play at the park where ...
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- R.- Kudos to you for being polite and kind to this woman. While her behavior may have seemed ridiculous, you never really know someone else's experiences, and what h...
- I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with that. You're a much nicer person than I in that I would probably tell the other mom she's psychotic. Sometimes people like that...
- As long as your son isn't endangering or hurting someone else, I don't feel other parents have a right to step in. I agree with the Mom's that said to encourage your ...
Anyone Dealt with Toddlers Night Terrors?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on December 15, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old son had a night terror the other night that really scare my husband and myself. He woke up about three hours after going to bed screaming. His eyes...
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- We, too, dealt with night terrors with my son. I will agree with you...they are scary. I laugh now about it (now that they are over), because at the time, my husband...
- Hi B., You've had a lot of suggestions, but the one that worked for us is very specific and recommended by a sleep doctor. Here's the background: my son started h...
- Yes, I have to many times. I have a daughter that is now 23, but when she was around 3 she would do this and walk around the the house and at times try to get out. I...
Jumping Beans
Asked by J.K. from Austin
on August 3, 2009
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Just curious, anyone out there buy Jumping Beans brand from Kohl's? How does it hold up, does it shrink and how well does it wash?
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- I buy Jumping Beans because they are so cute and the pricing is great. The clothes seem to hold up quite well, too. The only thing is the sizing seems to run small o...
- The jumping bean pants are some of the only ones that fit my sons tiny waist, they are great!
- We wear quite a bit of jumping beans products, and have been pleased. The fit on the bottoms is pretty accurate, too. (If it says 3T, it will actually fit my 3 year ...
School Bully
Asked by J.Y. from Jackson
on November 9, 2008
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My child, who is 15 and 140 pounds, was beaten by a 200 plus 6ft football player. They started out joking and the bigger child got mad. He broke my son nose, fracture...
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- Wow! Unbelievable. I can tell you from experience that bullies are usually bullies because they learn it at home. I don't think the parents will be reasonable. C...
- Since the school didn't follow through with the incident, I would contact your school board member. Your child should have been given medical attention. As a paramedic...
- Did the other boy suffer any injury? To what extent? The degree of force used against your son versus the amount of force that was inflicted upon your son could be ver...
Are Trampolines Safe?
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on November 11, 2008
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My husband mentioned getting a big trampoline with the net that goes around it for our kids for Christmas. My kids are 6 and 3. I never had one growing up but my fri...
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- NO!!! They are very unsafe if you look on the Amercian Acad. of Pediatrics it list's trampolines as THE MOST deadly "toys" for kids ages 4-15. My brother in law is an ...
- My boys have one. We gave it to our son for his birthday back in February when he turned 6 (my youngest is also 3). We have the net and it has been very helpful. So...
- They are only as safe or unsafe as the person/s using it. personally, I would let my 6 year on it to jump but I would not let my 3 year old on it to "play". They ...
Calling All Moms with Busy Toddler Boys!
Asked by B.T. from Tulsa
on March 8, 2008
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I have a 23 month old son who I can't bring on any kind of errand. After five minutes of being confined in a stroller, shopping cart, or my arms, he turns into a terr...
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- My son will be 3 April third and also HATES to be confined in the shopping cart. At super walmart, I would grab the bath and beauty/pet/medicine items we need first, ...
- B., Honey every child is different and boy did you get yours. consistent loving control is all you can do. Have the same rules every time and the same consisquences...
- B., My son is 16 months and it sounded like you were describing my son to a T! It is a huge nigthmare at times to get errands done. I find letting him outside as mu...
18 Month Old Jumping Out of Crib
Asked by S.G. from St. Louis
on June 6, 2009
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Help!! Any other moms out there have young children (20 months or younger) who learned to climb or in my case jump out of their cribs??? I'm looking for advice as what...
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- She needs to be moved to the toddler bed! Too dangerous otherwise. Good luck! -- Meet & chat with other local moms on http://www.kcmetromoms.com KC's #1 Webs...
- My daughter - now almost 5 - learned how to escape from her crib when she was 14 months. We tried the toddler bed - her crib was a convertible - but she wouldn't stay...
- I assume you have a coil crib mattress, on which children can jump very easily. You may want to try a solid foam mattress (made by Colgate) that is sold at Goodnite R...
