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12 Yr-old Son and Girls. Help!!
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on June 8, 2009
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Ok, my 14 year old is a mothers dream, happy, dependable, academically smart, handsome, etc. etc. He has girl"friends" who really are just friends. He is interested in...
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- Thanks for sharing, and all the helpful responses. I'd just add that as a teen, I outwardly complained but inwardly was grateful for clear rules from my parents about...
- Hi S., As the mom of a 9 year old girl, you reminded me how much I am dreading all of these issues!! But as a psychotherapist, I hear this all too often. It sou...
- I have a 17-year old girl, a 15-year old boy, and a 13-year old boy. I can completely relate. My oldest two are clear that they are waiting to get involved with the ...
Why #1In the Potty, but Not #2?
Asked by T.S. from Washington DC
on November 2, 2006
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I have a very smart 2 3/4 yr old daughter, she understands what the potty is, what u do in it, but for some reason will not go #2. I take away treats and snack that i ...
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- Please don't punish her for this. It is so normal to take a while to learn to poop in the potty. She is still young, even if she is smart.
- Please do not punish your children in any way for anything potty related. Please. It doesn't work and will make things worse.
- This is very common. My son did this for several months. It turned out that he was scared of the big potty, kept thinking that he was going to fall in, and the trainin...
All the Wrong Words
Asked by R.B. from Springfield
on December 7, 2007
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My name is R.. I have a five year old and a two year old. My five year old is one of the most compassionate, loving and smart children I know.(As if I would say diffre...
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- R., I agree with most of what everyone else has said but I think you should also try reading John Rosemond's books. He has great suggestions for parents. Below is h...
- MY son did the same thing. And he was the same way -- so sweet and then just totally changed after he started school. He was learning to be mean, and he hadn't been ...
- Oh, Honey, I feel your pain. My son went through this last year when he started Pre-School. He got better over Christmas Break and then slowly got worse again until th...
Too Much Self Esteem??
Asked by C.M. from San Antonio
on July 26, 2009
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I am a little confused with my young son's behavior. I grew up in a very abusive home and was put down for everything, even for making straight a's. So I have always...
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- Maybe get him involved in some kind of volunteer work for the less fortunate. That can be a very rewarding and humbling experience for a child! Also, you have a hea...
- It is probably just a stage. I taught 4th grade, and many kids were like that. There is nothing wrong with being positive. He will be knocked off his pedestal enoug...
- I have a highly gifted 11-year-old boy, and the one thing I have always tried to instill in him is that there are people out there who are just as smart, and that some...
Slow Development on 2 Year Old?
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on January 2, 2009
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Can someone give me some good info on where a 2 year old is supposed to be in terms of language, cognitive, and verbal development?
I think my son is average, smart...
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- I really wish I'd known about Early Intervention when I had questions about my own son. I've heard nothing but good things. This site may help you find the location ne...
- If you are concerned, you can contact the Early Intervention services located within your county (it is a program funded by the state). They will come to your house a...
- If you are concerend here are some webistes for early intervention that might help. It sounds like your son is right where he should be. Maybe he just doesn't want to ...
Help with Child That Lies
Asked by K.D. from Fresno
on July 22, 2009
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I have a 7 year old son that lies a lot. He is smart and knows what lying is but he will still do it. We have tried everything that we know how. My husband realized ho...
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- When I was a supervisor I was trained in giving discipline and feedback to suboordinates. First, you are suppose to find something positive (and truthful) that you ca...
- Different kids do it for different reasons. I can't tell you why yours does it from your letter. With mine it was usually avoidance of trouble/consequences, and I th...
- Hi K., I really like how (below) Rae explained that lying is like "tricking" someone. To a 7 yr old, that can really help him understand what he's doing. NOW......
Tip Toe Walker
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on July 4, 2009
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My son has been walking on his tip toes since his first steps and it is becoming more and more frequent. I never even thought of it as a problem and just decided to l...
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- My 11 year old daughter walked on her tip toes until she was about 6. She finally stopped on her own and has had no issues at all. I also have a niece that still wal...
- How are his bowel habits? I have an autistic son and many autistic kids walk on their toes. There are those who beleive that this is commonly related to the constipat...
- You got a lot of responses that I don't have time to read so I apologize if this is repedative! My daughter just turned 7 and has been a constant tip-toe walker! Her d...
My Child Has Horns Under All That Hair!!
Asked by B.M. from Lexington
on January 29, 2007
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Please tell me....what do you do wuth a 6 year old that has "screaming demon" fits as I call them where she kicks the wall-won't stop screaming to save a life- chokes ...
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- I agree just to let her have them. Ignore the actual fit and then remind her what it was she was supposed to do. She will probably go back to the fit but eventually sh...
- This sounds like my son! He's soo good at school, that I think they must be talking about the wrong child when they brag about his good behavior! While at home when...
- I'm still looking for that "horn removal service" lol. I think it's an age thing becasue my 6 year old son tends to do the same thing. I agree with Melissa in calmly...
HELP!!! How Did the Baby Get in Your Belly Mommy, She Decides to Ask????
Asked by C.L. from Miami
on February 2, 2008
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Ok, so yesterday I was fretting over what todo with my 5 year old for her birthday and today she keeps asking me how her baby brother got into my belly. We must talk ...
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- C., Do you have strong Christian beliefs? My oldest daughter and middle daughter (I have 3 children) have also asked and instead of dreading this topic, embrace it ...
- Very Simple My dear: God gave you all another angel to raise! the truth works wonders! Truly, Kathy N. GOD BLESS YOU-ALL!
- Hi C., First Congratulations! I just had my 5th child, i have 3 girls 16 years old 8 years old and 6years old and now 2 years old and 4 months old. I have been ask...
