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4 Year Old Acting Out
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on August 7, 2009
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How do you handle a four year old that hits, bites, or pinches when she gets upset and not getting her way? I've tried taking toys, etc but doesn't seem to bother her ...
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- The biting back thing worked for me too. Didn't bite hard enough to leave a mark, but hard enough that my son didn't like it. Problem was solved immediately. I also so...
- I have 4 children and have gone through exactly the same thing. I would recommend the "happiest toddler on the block" by Harvey Karp and do some reading about Birth Or...
- I don't really like the idea of withholding love and communication from the child that sounds like it would cause mental issues to me. Especality for a whole day/eveni...
My Baby Wakes up 2 or 3 Times in a Night
Asked by L.K. from Indianapolis
on July 22, 2009
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dear moms,actually i want to tell u that my baby wakes 2 or 3 times in the night.and he sleep with me,and he doesn't want to sleep in his crib ,and i tried every metho...
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- Both my kids had a nightlight/music box on their cribs AND used it to transition to the big bed. The music would comfort, the lights would make a dark room a little b...
- Co-sleeping is one way to bond with the babe, and sometimes it's the best way for people to get some sleep. Good luck, I know it's hard, but I agree with the woman wh...
- I have a 12 month old and she does the same thing! She will not sleep in her crib, I tried every method out there and it didn't work. So we sleep together also. Eve...
Cyst on Overies
Asked by L.N. from Houston
on May 14, 2009
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My husband & I have been trying to conceive for 4 years now. I am looking for advice or stories of some of you moms that have had this problem and what you did to res...
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- Hi I am also hypothyroid and on thyroid medication. Hypothyroidism can cause infertility. I was unable to conceive until my TSH was below 2 and my free thyroid hormo...
- L. - I know exactly where you are at. It's hard, it's frustrating & it's an emotional roller-coaster. Hang in there. The cysts can make things more difficult, but not...
- Well the first thing I want to say is you have to take your fertility into your own hands. You and your husband must be very proactive. If you aren't getting the respo...
Anxiety ,Panic Attacks or Depression???
Asked by K.G. from Joplin
on March 6, 2007
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For about 6 years i have suffered what i think may be panic attacks or maybe anxiety some have told me possibly may be depression.i am 37 years old and a few yars ago ...
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- You have 3 kids and a full time job, it is no wonder you have these I went through the same problems tried a few medications that did not work and finally tried Paxil ...
- hi my name is T. and im a 22yr old sahm w/2 kids a boy 3 and girl 19months the same things happen to me i have my good days and bad mine are panic attacks sometimes an...
- I am with your friend, that peri-menopause is the culprit. It can start as early as 30. Your hormones are fluctuating, sometimes wildly now. Talk to your GYN Dr. Let...
Terrible 2'S Temper Tantrum
Asked by E.N. from San Francisco
on February 20, 2008
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My daughter is 2.5 years old and she is very hot tempered. When she doesn't get her way, she will scream her head off, often times putting herself in a hyperventilati...
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- My 2 year old-- now 2.5 years...used to be similar to that. At the uncontrolable level-- instead of losing my temper-- I'd put him in time out. Sometimes using his o...
- I can't say enough about Hand in Hand Parenting, an organization in the Bay Area that we discovered when our daughter was born and a friend gave us their booklet serie...
- I have my 4th child going thru that right now, we ignore him alot and having gone thru this before know it will pass. The thing that quiets him the most is when we ig...
Moms in Delivery Room
Asked by S.A. from Miami
on November 7, 2008
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I have a dilemma, I am 6 weeks pregnant with my first child. My husband has a 9 year old from his first marriage. My husband has just asked me to think about just havi...
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- I had my mom and husband in the room with me during the natural birth of my son. It was a blessing to have them both during labor and delivery. I think the best th...
- I don't know if this is exactly what you are looking for, but I don't think a 9 year old is old enough to be in a delivery room. That is a hard time for a mother giv...
- Ask your OB too as mine would only allow one person there anyway... Your husband needs to be there and if your mom can be too then tell her that as long as she is o...
Screaming
Asked by M.M. from Boston
on May 22, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice for me? My 2 1/2 year old screams at the top of his lungs, for sport. He is otherwise completely calm - it isn't a temper tantrum. He ju...
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- Hi M., You say he only acts out when he is "confined". Have you thought about moving him out of a crib into a twin or toddler bed? How about letting him sit at th...
- Sorry to tell you this but there is really nothing you can do about it. You may hate it but he loves it he realized hey I can scream and I like how I sound and it is f...
- Try music. If he likes to explore sound it seems like a good place to start.
Sister in Law Driving Me Crazy!
Asked by N. from Lancaster
on July 13, 2007
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Okay, here's the dilemma. We booked our vacation months ago for Cape May to begin on a particular day in August. My husband's sister, who is apparently planning her ...
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- Don't get mad - it's a waste of time. You can't control other people's actions, you can only control your reactions. Your plans were made long before, so as far as e...
- N., Sounds like we have the same sister in law. I would go to the beach. Your plans were made before hers. Go to the beach and have a good time. She should underst...
- Go to the beach! Send a gift and apologize for not being able to attend. You made these plans first and you don't wanna waste $150. I know, I wouldn't. Enjoy your ...
4 Year Old Is a Chipmunk
Asked by J.J. from Las Vegas
on January 11, 2007
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Or maybe a cow would be the better analogy. Here's the deal: at dinner time, my 4 year old will take a bite, chew it up, take another bite, chew it up, and so on and ...
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- My 1yr old does this! I will be interested in some of the advice you receive, just in case it persists in my boy. :) My thought is that he's just not hungry and/or l...
- this all seems very normal, but make sure he is brushing his teeth well! It can't be good for his them!! Godd luck, S.
- LOL that was so funny. LOL Maybe he just likes the taste of mom's cooking. LOL I have no idea what to say to that. I'm sorry but give him a kiss because that's just so...
