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Problems in School
Asked by S.D. from Atlanta
on September 2, 2009
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My five year old wonder boy(to me anyways) started kindergarten.I must say this is not new, he did this in pre k too.He is getting a few checks for not respecting othe...
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- Don't be to hard on yourself. All children are different, he may just need a little extra attention in some areas. My daughter has been acting out a little bit at home...
- Not sure but he may just be testing the limits - new environment, new teacher, new kids, new schedule. A lot of new things to get used to. He needs to know where the ...
- It's not a matter of what you did wrong, which is more than likely nothing, it's how you are responding now. To change a behavior it takes lots of repetition and pract...
3 Yr Old Son Obsessed with Bottom
Asked by A.S. from Charlottesville
on June 23, 2008
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I know they go through stages of playing with themselves but my son always has his hand down his pants (playing especially with his bottom). He will do it while walki...
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- Hi A., Have you talked with your pediatrician about your concerns? Along with inquiring from the child's doctor, have you thought about taking parenting classes ...
- Oh A., you are one Mom that will so appreciate this...just last month we (all 5 of us) went to a homeschool book sale at a church down the street. My 7yr old decided ...
- Hi A. Here are two suggestions. Hope one is helpful. 1. Try putting on a belt. If the pants are tighter around his waste, then there's no room for his hand. 2. Try ...
2-1/2 Year Old Runs into Parking Lots...
Asked by L.S. from New York
on August 26, 2008
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My children are 11 months apart, and when I pick them up from daycare in the early evenings, we all walk out to the car together. My son, at 2-1/2 years, walks holdin...
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- Have you thought about getting a harness? I know, no one wants to put a "leash" on their child. But sometimes you have to do what you have to do! When my kid were ...
- Dear L., You can explain the danger of running in the parking lot until you are blue in the face, but your son has no concept of the consequences. He is simply too y...
- Bring the stroller and explain to him that for the next few days he will be strapped into the stroller on the way to the car since he keeps running into the parking lo...
Help with My Daughter's Uncontrollable Behavior!!!
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on November 17, 2006
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My daughter's behavior is getting worse no matter what I do to try to get her to understand the way she is acting isn't acceptable. She is 18 mths old and already in t...
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- Don't worry!!!! I was you about seven months ago. My 2 daughters are now 2 and 5 months. Right before I had the baby my daughter was a train wreck and I mean that i...
- I wish I had better advice for you than patience and prayer. If there is a friend that can help when things get stressful maybe...however, if you don't have family he...
- I think you got lot's of good advice and I would just add that it's her safety thats most important now. She doesn't understand consequences or danger. Remove her fro...
First Time Mom
Asked by J. from Philadelphia
on February 14, 2009
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Hey, Everyone
I have a question my son goes to daycare and out of no where he started will hitting and pulling hair, we thought it was he's 2 yr molars , but now we...
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- This is normal, and it will pass once you discipline him for it and he learns not to do it. Don't worry about the reason for it. Most kids do it at this age. Time to ...
- This is normal, but unacceptable. It could just be an adjustment phase to the change at daycare. Do you feel like the place is adequately staffed? If you think the ...
- This could be a couple of things. First of all, because of the number of kids, he could be learning bad habits. Also, he is learning how to feel comfortable and prot...
Hair Pulling and Grabbing
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on March 10, 2008
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My 18 month old is very active and very curious. He has entered a stage where he pulls hair and grabs faces. He doesn't do it out of anger - it's more out of curiosi...
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- This may sound horrible, but when my child started biting his sister, I called my mother for advice. None of the modern techniques were working. I am 46 yrs old and ...
- You're doing the right thing, teaching him to be gentle is important and with repetitive teaching he'll get it, just keep trying. Good job.
- My son did the exact same thing at that age, including grabbing jewelry and glassses right off of my face. It really is just a form of exploration and I would just div...
How to Stop My 2 Year Old from Running Away?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on October 26, 2007
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Anyone have any ideas on how to keep my 2 1/2 year old from running away from me when she doesn't get what she wants? We use the stroller and keep her strapped in but ...
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- Bleh - leashes are for animals who cannot be taught to control their impulses. Please don't go that route! It's extremely important that your child be taught how to ...
- don't chase her. stay close enough that you know where she is and can keep an eye on her, but don't chase her. she'll eventually realize you're not going to come after...
- Oh, how familiar I am with this problem! My almost three year old daughter is a huge runner, too. She's on me like a suction cup at home, but the minute we are out s...
Son Yells REALLY Loud
Asked by L.W. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2009
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I'm looking for suggestions. My son is 14 months old. He yells/screams very often. We have been trying to calmly say "no" and give him a reason not to yell, but it ...
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- Paitence. I have a daycare and I have a 15 month old who is going through the same stage. Mostly, I try to ignore it, but I am also working with him on some baby sig...
- Hi! Its hard to reason with a 14 month old & explain to him why yelling is a no-no. I have been there with my son - but it happened later for him. When he turned 2 h...
- L., I completely know what you're going through, and posted a similar thread not too long ago. My little guy just turned 2 and is also going through this screaming ...
Toddler Aggression
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on November 5, 2007
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Hi there! I have a 32 month old son and 5 month old daughter. My son has transitioned to her as an addition to the family quite well. My problem is I have a 23 mont...
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- I do not condone biting at all. But I do have 2 boys and I understand! My children have never bitten...yet! But in your situation I believe it is a coping mechanism...
- C., don't panic. You're son is just reacting to something and it very well may be that he is overstimulated in that environment. At his age actions speak much louder ...
- hi C.. here is what I think about child agression. children want to be loved by the people that care about them, they need and want that more than we can imagine...
Friend Wants My Child to Give Back a Gift Toy
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on August 3, 2009
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Recently my daughter's friend asked her to give her back a gift she had given her a while back (about a year ago). my daughter was sadden and confused by this request....
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- I have always made it a rule that NOTHING is a gift from a minor unless the parent says it is, and then it is a GIFT which means there is no asking for it back. I make...
- A., The other parent should have intervened and told her child that she had given it to your daughter, so it was no longer hers. I would teach your child in the fut...
- If the gift was given by the 6 year old and her mother, "formally," for example, at a birthday party, you should tell the other little girl that presents are presents,...
