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1 year old : Naptime routine

Posted on 1/12/2013

Is there a time to start setting a naptime routine or is it just based on the child? I have a 9 month old and he is not much of a napper. He sleeps well through the night and we established his...

1 year old : Toddler tantrum while dressing or changing a diaper.

Posted on 12/5/2012

My almost 19 month old daughter has recently started having a full blown tantrum when I go to pick her up to either get her dressed or try and change her diaper. She kicks.screams and throws her...

1 year old : Won't sit on the potty

Posted on 9/14/2012

We used the N75 method for a month, and she would pee/poop in the potty but only when we placed her there - and she cries inconsolably while on the potty. She won't get on the potty by herself. We...

1 year old : Nap and nighttime wetting

Posted on 8/6/2012

I read the book about potty training. I want to know what to do during his naps and at night. My son is 21 months old. I left him last night without a diaper or underwear like the book says. We...

4 year old : Too much grandparent involvement?

Posted on 1/3/2012

My husband and I have three happy children (ages 4,3,and 1). We try very hard to not have a child centered family but run into problems with our parents, who insist on going to every preschool...

1 year old : Houseplant dirt

Posted on 12/15/2011

Our 18 mo. old daughter has become infatuated with the soil in the houseplant pots. She likes to throw it on the floor. We try not to show any emotion and just clean it up, but she still...

1 year old : Screaming Baby

Posted on 10/5/2011

We have a 13 month old who throws tantrums like a 2-yr-old would do. He also screams as if someone is cutting off an arm or leg. He has only been with us 5 months, as we are in the process of...

1 year old : 18 month old toilet training at night

Posted on 10/5/2011

I am in the prepping/planning stage for potty training my 18 month old son. I have read your book and am completely on-board. Please clarify the nighttime scenario.I get that he'll still to be...

4 year old prefers to play with siblings

Posted on 7/28/2011

I have three little ones, ages 4,3, and 1. They are (generally speaking) happy and well-adjusted. My three seem to enjoy playing with one another more than anyone else. They willingly go into...

1 year old Infant Boundaries

Posted on 7/20/2011

Individual development aside, what is the average age that you would recommend teaching infants boundaries, and enforcing these boundaries. Example: Infant wanting to hold or grab remote control....

Training-not potty

Posted on 3/9/2011

If you have a book that describes this, I would appreciate a recommendation. I plan on reading your book about the "terrible two's", but my question refers back to when babies begin to make...

Preventative Measures

Posted on 2/10/2011

5 kids;10,8,6,4,7mths.Ironically the 4yr old is our best behaved and cleans up after himself immediately so come chore time he has nothing to do,so hes a floater,helping out the kid with the most...

19 Month old screaming at bedtime

Posted on 12/7/2010

My son is 19 months and for the last 7 months has done great sleeping. Gets bath, drinks milk and falls asleep in his own crib. Last 4 days he will not sleep but screams at the top of his lungs,...

Day 4 of Naked & $75 for 19mo boy - going nowhere fast?

Posted on 6/2/2010

MN Mommy here. I believe this potty question is somewhat unique since my son is a tad young (19 1/2 months) and is showing Olympic-level resistance/lack of interest. [Editor's note - deleted...

Screaming, growling toddler

Posted on 8/26/2008

Our 17 month old son has a horrible habit of doing what I would describe as a "screaming growl" (honestly, it sounds like a Gremlin) every time he does not get his way, wants attention, is bored...

Adult Reading Skills

Posted on 8/11/2008

This question might be a little crazy, but I searched your archives & found nothing, so... My husband is not a great reader - reads very slowly & tends to have trouble with new or big words. He...

15-month-old hitter

Posted on 8/7/2008

My 15-month-old has started hitting. Not out of anger or frustration, just because. He'll walk up and bop me in the face, then stand there. Sometimes he'll do it a second time. I've been taking...

15 Mo. Old Wants Me to Read to him all day.

Posted on 8/2/2008

Hi! I have a 15 month old who is obsessed with having me read to him...I think he would like me to read all day...after each book, he wants me to read it again or grabs another one and hands it to...

18 month old potty ?

Posted on 8/1/2008

My 18 month old is showing signs of toilet training and i wondered if he can be if he can't walk yet? He still loves to cruise and crawl. Thanks.

13.5 month old with gross motor delays

Posted on 7/21/2008

I know this isn't really a behavioral issue but my son will begin seeing a physical therapist tomorrow for gross motor developmental delays. To say that I'm worried about his future is a massive...

Tantrum, or just being frustrated?

Posted on 7/14/2008

Is it considered a tantrum if a child around 18 mos gets very agitated (screaming, crying) when the caregiver does not allow child to go somewhere (in the street) or do something (grab something...

17 month old biter

Posted on 7/14/2008

My son has been biting for a few months now. He seems to do it mostly when he is tired but not always. I try to go to the victim first and not give him the immediate attention. Long story short-...

sibling conflict

Posted on 7/7/2008

My 10 month old (Ryan) loves to be wherever my 3 year old (Matt) is playing. In his attempts to interact with his older brother, Ryan will "hit" Matt and usually "destruct" whatever Matt was...

Sensory Integration Dysfunction in small children

Posted on 7/5/2008

What is Dr. Rosemond's take on Sensory Integration Dysfunction? Does he believe this is a legitimate disorder in children? If so, what are the ramifications of SID? Thank you.

Naked & $75 vs. Bowel Training First

Posted on 3/14/2007

I was planning to begin Naked & $75 with my 20mo son within the next month or two. However, I just read the posts regarding bowel training before bladder training, and I am unsure how to proceed....

3 YO: Building a wall

Posted on 3/8/2007

I've watched your dvd the strongwilled child twice now, and am re-reading making the terrible two's terrific. I have 3 kids. My 3yo is very independant, my 20 mo is not, and my 3 mo is just...

toys

Posted on 11/2/2006

I've read what you've written about children and toys and agree that kids have way too many toys these days and that most of them are electronic. I think Legos, Tinkertoys, crayons, play-doh etc....

Problem with grandfather

Posted on 10/8/2006

My father has taken up smoking cigars, and I can't stand the smell. I've recently given birth to his first grandchild, a daughter. My sister is expecting her first child any day now. Neither of us...

Hitting

Posted on 8/19/2006

My 18 mo old son hits, but only hits me, and only when frustrated with me. I've tried 3 levels of correction: 1. squeezing his hand and saying NO 2. spanking his bottom and saying NO 3....

TV and Kids

Posted on 8/11/2006

I fully agree with your stand on TV. I read all of your articles and books on this subject. My daughter is 16 months and has not watched TV at all. The majority of my friends and family think...

3 children trying Mom's patience

Posted on 7/31/2006

We have three children just turning 6, a 4 1/2, and 26 mth old. I am expecting in 6 weeks and our house seems to be turning upside down. Maybe I am just overly nagging right now, the children are...

interferring

Posted on 7/18/2006

I have a 1 year old and an 8 year old. Whenever the 1 year old is having "fussy" time, I will put her in the crib or if I do not want her to touch something and remove it, upsetting her...she of...

Response to Sleeping Problems With 2mos Old B

Posted on 7/16/2006

Just wanted to pass along some advice on this topic that worked for us when our two children were babies: Once they began sleeping through the majority of the night (approximately 8-10 weeks), we...

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