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2 1/2 Yr Old Rocks Side to Side
Asked by K.W. from Scranton
on March 2, 2009
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Hi All,
I am watching a friend's 29 month old daughter for a couple of days. Actually, I don't really even know the little girl and I'm not sure what is normal for...
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- Does she tune out the world when she "rocks"? given her verbal in-abilities, why not try sign language for tots? I have a friend who babysat a 3 yr old who was diagn...
- Hi K., I believe that rocking is a self stimulating/soothing activity that some children exhibit. I've been a "rocker" all of my life. No labels necessary, just a l...
- Right now I think you just want to comfort the little girl and help her and her mother through this tough time. When things have settled down,though, you might have a...
Fears
Asked by J.M. from New York
on February 15, 2008
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I am asking for a little advice my daughter is 4 years old and her sister was dressing her and got a shirt stuck on her head,of course my daughter was so scared and ev...
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- maybe you could give her an extra large shirt maybe from you or dad and show her how big the opening is .Just leave it where she can see it. Have her sister put it on ...
- smae thing happened with my daughter. Stretch out the collars on t-shirts so not too tight and count. Say " on the count of 3 we will put on the shirt and we will only...
- It is connected to claustrophobia. My granddaughter and I have the same problem. Getting upset with them does not help at all. What I have found to work is to relat...
Re: What to Do?
Asked by S.T. from Phoenix
on February 17, 2008
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I have two beautiful little ladies. The oldest is 7 and the younger one is 3. Lately, I have noticed more resentment from my 7 year old toward my 3 year old. I have...
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- Maybe there is somthing going on at school that you don't know about. Check with her teachers and ask her. There are a couple of great books: Beyond Sibling Rivalry a...
- There is a wonderful book that has been around awhile, but is still a great resource for parents with children. "Sibling Rivalry" by two women who also wrote "How to T...
- I take a different approach; my 7yr old & 3 yr old fight as well. If you let them know that it hurts you when they hurt their sibling, it takes on a different tone. "...
Our house..not a Vacation!
Asked by L.C. from Boston
on April 2, 2007
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My husband and I have his 4 1/2 year old daughter two days a week. He works a lot so I deal with her by myself most of the time. Lately she has fought me on everything...
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- Hello, I have joint custody with my ex for my children. They constantly test the rules. But what you have to do is stay consistant with them, regardless of how she f...
- Hello L., I am a new mom of a 6 week old and learned very quickly with my boyfriend who also works so much that they dont know you need help unless you ask. I know ...
- Stick to your guns. When my step daughter's first came to live with us back in 1999, they tried to rule the roost so to speak. I stuck with our rules. It wasn't ove...
My Kids Are 3 & 1/2 Yrs Apart in Age and Are Constantly at Each Other
Asked by K.Z. from Washington DC
on December 26, 2008
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Need advice please. My kids are age 5 and 9, and are constantly arguing, picking on each other, saying the other is being mean, tattling, etc. They talk to each othe...
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- This is very common. My son (7) and his cousin (5) are together constantly and tend to argue constantly. Here are some things that we try: 1. give each of them time ...
- I agree - very normal - it does get worse with age...mine are 7 and 11 and they are better than some, but as teen years approach, they are getting more and more indepe...
- K., this is mostly normal sibling behavior. Squabbling sibs has been the source of much parental frustration and comedy material for many years. It is what they do, ...
~*~* 14 Month Old Son Won't Stay Still for Diaper Changes *~*~
Asked by N.G. from Detroit
on December 14, 2007
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Over the last few months my son, Landon, will not stay still when my husband or I change his diaper. He squirms, screams and arches his back just to avoid getting his...
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- Are you there when the babysitter changes his diaper? Do you have a nanny cam? I am not lying and saying that your Babysitter is lying but maybe she is embarressed to ...
- Hi N., Don't feel lonesome! We have the same problem with our 15 mo. old grandson as well. He gives his mother, father & myself a problem 9 times out of 10. His grand...
- My boyfriend's daughter was and is the same way. We use that time as an opportunity to review to parts of the face. "Where's your nose?" "Where're your eyes?" etc... S...
New Mom of Fourth Child
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on October 3, 2007
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I am having a hard time trying to figure out who I am now that I am a mom of 4. I am struggling it seems like everyday. Since I have had my new addition it seems as if...
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- I am a mom of 3 kids. Our youngest just turned a year. I too felt like I was drowning. My Doctor put me on some antidepressants and let me tell you i was very resis...
- I read a book called A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George that seems to touch on a few things you mentioned. It might be worth a read. I'm assuming yo...
- Oh man...that's hard. I feel for ya. Society makes it so hard for families (especially with evening activities)to find the time to stay connected. I've heard of t...
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...
How Do I Get in a Routine Again?
Asked by B.W. from Sacramento
on January 31, 2008
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I was a SAHM about 3 1/2 yrs ago with my now ex husband and I hated it. I couldn't keep the house clean, I was unhealthy, looked like hell, and basically hated my life...
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- B., When I was at home with my kids, I found a website called flylady.org. It is a great resource for trying to create those routines so that you are doing what you wa...
- Tip#1 - Get out of the house! With 4 kids running around, of course you can't keep it clean. Clean it up at night when they are asleep or get your husband or the o...
- Hi B. Being a stay at home mom does not suit everyone, why make your life miserable if this is not something that suits you personally. It does not make you a bad ...
Need Advice with Behavior
Asked by L.M. from Corpus Christi
on July 12, 2009
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My twin boys are now 4 and are fixing to start school in August. I am having problems with them listening to me. I have to repeat myself over and over again to do som...
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- I feel for you! I had a tough time with my boys after I left their father. The school recommended the book "1-2-3 Magic" and it worked. Very easy read, very easy to...
- I was a single mother from my son's birth up until he was 6. They are testing their boundaries. Make sure that you always follow through are your warning. I even got t...
- Hi L. You certainly do have a challenge before you. Little boys really do require more disclipine at certain ages and they do seem to "try" your patience It seems ...
