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Need Advice on How to Get My Son to Sleep in His Own Bed and About Whining
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on January 31, 2007
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Anyone out there with a two year old who won't sleep in their own bed? My son is two, and we have a hard time getting him to sleep through the night in his own bed/cri...
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- When we would go somewhere with my oldest, we would build a bed on the floor. You know, some pillows and blankets - make it a big "camp out" deal. Then there are no ...
- Hi G., I can relate to you on both of these issues.My son started sleeping with me when he was 4 months old after his father and I separated.It just ended up being co...
- My son sleeps with me ever since he had night terrors. If he fell asleep early, he'd sleep in his own room because we put him there and we leave our door open slightly...
Pulling My Hair Out!!
Asked by A.K. from Lubbock
on March 18, 2009
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Recently, we made a move about 3 months ago and I've been staying at home with my boys (6 and 3). I've been working for the past year but I had to quit due to the move...
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- Hi A., Sounds like you are a little stressed, understandably. My son is also the type of kid who needs to stay busy. I agree with the last poster...having him help y...
- I wish I had some good ideas for you. I have an almost 2 year old and a 6 year old that I stay home with (and work part-time from home) so I do feel your pain. My 6 ...
- Do you live where you have a yard with a fence that you can send them out to play?? That really helped me with mine. They should love to play with trucks and a sand bo...
6 Year Old Throwing Temper Tantrums
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on July 22, 2009
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I feel like a hostage to my 6 year old boy. He has had ongoing behavior problems. Recently, I lost my job and have been around him a lot more. He goes to the boys a...
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- You are doing everything right, and he still is having behavioral problems. Do you think it might be time to seek professional help from a dr. or therapist? When I ...
- It sounds to me like you are doing a great job! I think your son is just testing the boundaries. Hold on to what you know and trust yourself. You will get through t...
- Hi M. The first thing I thought of was my girlfriends son who's sensitive to corn. They took him off all corn. And could see a total difference in about 3 days. He g...
End of Playdate Chaos
Asked by C.W. from Portland
on February 19, 2008
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Every playdate ends with someone not wanting it to end, stalling, rolling around on the floor, crying, hanging onto the other kids legs, begging to borrow toys, etc. T...
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- I think it is VERY important to do the countdown. When I babysit I tell the children we are leaving in 20 minutes, 10 minutes, 5 minutes and then I tell them o.k. time...
- The advice you've received is spot on. I suspect that by now your son and the other kids also throw these fits out of habit, so it may take something additional to br...
- Does he pitch fits like that about other stuff and get away with it? a 5 year old shouldn't be allowed to behave like that if they don't get their way. I would start...
Is It Just a Phase?
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on July 26, 2009
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My 3 1/2 year old keeps telling me "I can't like momma" or to "go away" and is always asking for her dad. She screams and cries and throws tantrums on the floor when h...
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- my inlaws were quite difficult, but my husband once witnessed it, and completely chewed them out while my kids and I sat in the car crying... they have been fantastic ...
- Okay, the phase thing is true. They will play between the two of you for years. What bothers me is daddy's lack of concern for your feelings toward his parents enjoyme...
- M., Your daughter does NOT hate you. She is testing her boundaries. I have a 2 1/2 year old little girl who doesn't want me looking, talking or touching Dad. It doe...
Tantrums in Public
Asked by J. from Kansas City
on December 15, 2006
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My 20 month old throws tantrums in public. I have strategies in place to deal with his tantrums at home but in public, I get flustered, embarrassed, and am at a loss a...
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- J.: If you are working all day and picking him up from daycare (like a lot of us working mom's do), going straight to do errands....you might be seeing meltdowns mo...
- I have worked with a lot of children with autism and so I am going to give you some advice with what I know about those kids who throw tantrums about anything they don...
- You've been given a lot of good advice here, and I hope some of it works. Each kid is so different. I just want to tell you a story that I hope will comfort you in a...
Terrible Two's....AGGGHHHHHHHH!
Asked by A.B. from New York
on January 17, 2008
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I have a little "angel" who will be 2 in March. She has a STRONG personality and very "spirited". I am having a problem with putting her to bed at night. She is sti...
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- Hi A., One thing that used to work for me was for me to bring my own book in to the room and just sit quietly with a night light and do my own reading. Baby can have...
- looks like you've gotten alot of helpful ideas for bedtime... how is it going? another suggestion at this age is to give your daughter 2 options that are BOTH okay ...
- A., your child is at an age that she desperately wants to prove her autonomy (by saying 'no', etc). Give her choices and decisions to make (you offer her 2 things that...
My Son Needs to Sleep in His Own Bed!!
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on February 23, 2008
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About a year ago my 3 year old was attacked by a dog (requiring an ER visit and stitches on his face). Shortly thereafter he started having night terrors - understanda...
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- I agree with the other two. I suggested the same to a friend a few years back and her son would come in and sleep on the pallet and it wasn't long before he stayed in ...
- I agree with what the other momma suggested, making a little spot in your room somewhere for him to sleep if you don't want him in bed. I remember being scared as a c...
- My son, who is two, likes to come sleep in our room and too. We won't let him sleep in our bed though (he's a kicker), so I have a little pallet set up on the floor n...
3 Yr Old Throwing Tantrums
Asked by D.B. from St. Louis
on July 19, 2007
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I know it's common for children to throw tantrums but my three year old has been throwing several tantrums a day. She only behaves this way for me not any of her othe...
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- The most effective way I got my daughter (recently turned 4 y.o) to stop was place her in her room while I explained that although no one wanted to hear scream and ban...
- I have a son who turns three shortly. We are experiencing the exact same type of tantrums. It could be over the smallest of things and it doesn't make any sense. My...
- I know the feeling. My lil boy is 2 going on 3 and he throws the most terrible tantrums. I just put him in his room until he calms down and then we talk about what mad...
