Questioner: Marina Subject: 21 month old not sleeping in her crib Question: My husband and I just recently took a week vacation with our 21 month old, and she had to sleep with us (we forgot the play pen at home.) Now that we are back home, she does not want to sleep in her…
Month: December 2010
21 month old not sleeping in her crib
Questioner: Marina Subject: 21 month old not sleeping in her crib Question: My husband and I just recently took a week vacation with our 21 month old, and she had to sleep with us (we forgot the play pen at home.) Now that we are back home, she does not want to sleep in her…
Bedtime for my 4 year old
Questioner: mike Subject: bedtime Question: what is an average time for a recently turned 4 yr old to go to bed? Answer: Dear Mike: I am not sure there are rules for what time children go to bed. I would determine how much sleep your child seems to need and then adjust accordingly. Some parents…
Bedtime for my 4 year old
Questioner: mike Subject: bedtime Question: what is an average time for a recently turned 4 yr old to go to bed? Answer: Dear Mike: I am not sure there are rules for what time children go to bed. I would determine how much sleep your child seems to need and then adjust accordingly. Some parents…
14 year old son with ADD, tourettes, OCD, and auditory processing disorder
Questioner: Cynthia Subject: 14 year old son with ADD, tourettes, OCD, and auditory processing disorder Question: my son is very bright. yet, he doesn’t appreciate that about himself, i think because it takes effort. His philosophy is better not to try than to fail. he is transitioning into high school, and the school district has…
14 year old son with ADD, tourettes, OCD, and auditory processing disorder
Questioner: Cynthia Subject: 14 year old son with ADD, tourettes, OCD, and auditory processing disorder Question: my son is very bright. yet, he doesn’t appreciate that about himself, i think because it takes effort. His philosophy is better not to try than to fail. he is transitioning into high school, and the school district has…
My adult children
Questioner: maureen clarke Subject: Urgent advice please Question: Hi, I will try to keep this brief!! I have two children, one with Autism who is now in a lovely placement after many years of fighting the authorities (he is 18), my daughter is a young 17. I married in 1988 to a man who turned out…
15 yr old son does not want to do volunteer work
Questioner: Anita Subject: 15 yr old son does not want to do volunteer work Question: Dear Kay, My 15 year old son is a good student and is involved in various sports or extra curriculum’s. So he is very busy during the school year. Now that the Summer is here, I tried to talk to…
My 12 month old grandson is acting out
Questioner: Linda Subject: bad behavior Question: I have a 12 month old grandson. He is constantly hitting. He also throws tantrums, such as throwing things biting, and kicking. He knows the word no. He runs when we tell him. He also has stopped talking. He used to say approximately 6-8 words. Now he only grunts….
Overly mature 13 year old
Questioner: Shelly Subject: My “over” mature 13 year old Question: My son is 13 (soon to be 14) and has always been mature beyond his age. He thinks and acts and thinks that he is 16/17. He has been that way since he was born. He has had a somewhat chaotic life which we have…
