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How can I change my son’s expectations of his time with grandpa?
I have a 14-month-old who is generally a content little boy, but he is very curious and active. He has a great relationship with my in-laws who love spending time with him. His grandpa is very eager and enjoys entertaining our … Continue reading
I need help with the “terrible twos”.
I am dealing with the typical “terrible twos” at it’s worst! When my 2 1/2 year old does not get his way or does not want to do something (like get dressed) he throws a tantrum. He screams and throws … Continue reading
Posted in Behaviour
Tagged anger, chart, discipline, dressing, hitting, reward, scratching, screaming, stickers, tantrums, terrible twos, throwing, time out
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How can I get help for my son with ADD/ADHD?
I have a twelve-year-old son who was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD four years ago. He has violent temper tantrums and trashes his room or whatever is around him when he does not get his own way. When he is in school, … Continue reading
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Tagged active, ADD, ADHD, attention defecit disorder, day treatment program, extracurricular activity, family doctor, medication, member of legislature, positive, psychiatrist, psychologist, school, social worker, tantrums, temper, violent
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How can I improve my four-year-old’s sleep?
My 4 year old son has recently started waking up 2-3 times per night and coming into our bedroom. He has never been a great sleeper, but for the past year his sleep had been better. Now he wakes up … Continue reading
Posted in Sleep
Tagged bedtime, bedtime routine, naps, sleep, sleep chart, tantrums, TV
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How can I deal with my son’s tantrums?
My strong-willed 8-year-old son refuses to leave stores, people’s homes, and fun activities without a tantrum. What can I do to make him come with me without causing a scene? Children, like the rest of us, are trying to figure … Continue reading
Is my five-year-old showing severe seperation anxiety?
My five year old daughter is showing severe separation anxiety? About four weeks ago, her 8 year old uncle (my little brother) was killed in a car wreck. We used simple terms and answered as many questions as she wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, Separation Anxiety
Tagged anxiety, behaviour, death, grief, separation anxiety, tantrums
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