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Question About Toddler Development
Asked by K.C. from Indianapolis
on November 30, 2008
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I have a 16 month old daughter. I am curious as to what she should be able to do developmentally at this age. How many words should she be saying? Should she be ide...
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- http://www.humsci.auburn.edu/~abellel/beeprogram/links/resourceupdates/oneyearolds/activities/activities.htm This is a great website for all your questions about de...
- you know...I go to some really cool parenting sites like: parenting.com parentsbulletin.com or its parentbulletin.com huggies.com oh, I can't remember all right no...
- Good lord no! A few can identify things like that but there's now "should be" at that age. My son has been slow to pick up with words, but the doc and nurse aren't w...
Baby Won't Stop Throwing Stuff!
Asked by A.K. from Tulsa
on July 26, 2008
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I have a 21 month old son that is usually the sweetest kid ever. He is very high spirited but always obedient and well behaved. The problem is that he has started th...
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- Hi A., My 20 month old, Luke, has the same problem along with hitting. We are trying timeouts and I try every day to go outside to throw balls. I can honestly say thi...
- My Daughter did that-still does occassionally. I think she used to do it to see if anyone would pay attention to her. She does it Now in the Grocery store-I pick up ...
- A., I don't have any advice for you. Actually, this is a selfish response! I want to chat with you about your child with down syndrome. I have an 11 month old with DS...
3 Year Old Bad Language
Asked by B.L. from Charlotte
on March 24, 2008
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How can i get my 3 year old to stop repeating bad language? We don't use bad language in our house but bout 2 weeks ago, he was choking on a toy and i panicked. I s...
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- Don't let him know it brothers you. Ignore him and the problem should go away.
- I wouldn't worry about it too much. My 3 year old says stuff like "Let me out of my room, dammit" when she's in trouble. She hears it when I'm driving, I think. She's ...
- Hi B., I raised 4 children and now am raising 2 grandsons that are 9 and 10 years old, They have tested me with bad language, I came up with catchy phrases like oh sna...
2 1/2 Year Old Suddenly Fearful
Asked by D.G. from Philadelphia
on November 11, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old son has suddenly because afraid of lots of things all of the sudden. He's afraid of Ursela on The Little Mermaid and the dragon on Echanted, which I ...
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- My now 3.5 year old has many fears as well. He's funny too because the way he seems to deal with them is to become completely obcessed with the feared thing. Right now...
- His imagination is strong! it is a phase and he will soon want to know much more about what he used to fear....He may become an eye doctor.....LOL.....
- Hi D., My 8 year old son still has many many fears. He started being fearful around the age of 2 or so. I feel it's because they have a very vivid imagination and t...
Saying NO
Asked by M.K. from Atlanta
on March 1, 2008
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My two year old has started telling his toys and little sister No for no reason. I realize a lot of it is because we tell him no a lot. I don't let him tell his litt...
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- I agree with everyone else. There is nothing wrong with him talking to his toys that way...it would be different if he started acted out his anger. Just remember, he h...
- I wouldn't discipline him for telling his toys no. This is a stage that many 2 year olds go through, and he will eventually stop on his own. Have you heard the joke, M...
- Just like everyone else said, it's normal and for the most part healthy. At this age they want to feel in control of thier lives, and have very little they can actuall...
Looking to Get My Child Tested for Possible Developmental Skills
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on June 15, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone has had their child tested for physical or mental development. My husband is worried about my son, who was a preemie and still small for his...
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- Your pediatrician should be able to give you a referral, but I believe you are entitled to an evaluation even without a referral according to state law and the Early I...
- If you live in Mchenry County.. we often refer parents to "the pediatric place" for screenings. The intial visit is free and they will determine if your child needs f...
- Hi A., I would talk to your pediatrician about your concerns and about early intervention programs available in your area. And when your son turns 3, you can have ...
Help! My Son Won't Stay in Bed!
Asked by N.L. from Orlando
on July 27, 2009
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No matter how late or early we put our 2 1/2 yr old to bed he ALWAYS gets up b/t 6:30 & 7am(not crying-just awake and wanting to play)! He's has a regular bedtime (ar...
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- For starters they shouldn't be in bed with bottles.... Sounds like your oldest boy is ready for a big bed. If he's climbing out of the crib then it's time to get rid ...
- Hi, my children go to bed at 7:00 every night and sleep til 6 am every day. Why do you want them to sleep so late? I guess I just like having the evenings to myself ...
- My children went through the getting up at 7 every morning phase. These is no way out except to let them get up. Your other one can sleep if you take him out and bri...
Niece Not Walking
Asked by J.G. from Jacksonville
on February 16, 2007
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My niece who is now 15 month old is still not showing any interest in walking. I was wondering if this happen to any other moms. Whats too old when it comes to walking...
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- My son did not walk until he was 18 months old, but we had also had early intervention and we were seeing a physical therapist. He is now running and jumping and comp...
- AS AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST. I WOULD SEE ABOUT GETTING EVALUATED BY A PHYSICAL THERAPIST TO ASSIST WITH WALKING. THE DOCTOR CAN WRITE A SCRIPT FOR A PHYSICAL THERAP...
- J., It is not completely uncommon for your niece not to be walking, it is within the range of normal. How is her other development? Is she pretty much doing every...
Toddler Behavior
Asked by R.K. from Springfield
on July 9, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I know I've asked a similar question before but it was more related to spd. My oldest son is a very mellow child so I'm unsure what I should expect for typi...
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- call your ped today adn ask for an evaluatino or a referral to get an eval. Ive done preschool fro years and it soulnd like he needs additional services. Start with ...
- I don't mean to alarm you, but did anyone providing EI do an evaluation?? You just described almost to a T every symptom of Autism. My son is very mildly autistic and ...
- I have a 3 year old who never slept, has consitpation issues, and was exhibiting sensory processing issues... he is a complex child to say the least! It sounds to me l...
