Questions

Don't Overthink Autism Diagnosis

Posted on 5/22/2022

My 2.5-year-old daughter has a working diagnosis of autism. I’m finding it incredibly difficult to get my head around it. I do not want to sound unsympathetic, but how did this happen? Why are so...

Ages: No Specific Age, Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Learning Disabilities, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers, Preschool, Socialization/Social Skills

Youn Boy Wants Answer to Complicated Physiological Question

Posted on 5/21/2022

Hi there, My 4 years old boy asked my wife last night before going to bed why his penis gets large. She managed to delay answering it by asking him to ask me. We both clueless how to answer...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

It's Only Natural

Posted on 4/19/2022

My son, who turned 8 today…has something interesting going on. I have zero experience with male children. A few days ago, he left from the kitchen where I was preparing breakfast to get dressed. ...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Parent Leadership and Authority

Don't Make a Mountain out of a Molehill

Posted on 3/18/2022

Ten year old son plays with his penis at bedtime. I go to his room at night time and finds him asleep with his hand in his pants. I've told him how wrong this is. Hoe can I get him to stop? He...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years), Pre-Teen (11-12 years)

Topics: Bedtime/Sleep, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Gender, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers

Should We Let Newborn "Cry It Out"?

Posted on 2/21/2022

We are new parents of a three-week old girl. As we've been reading the "New Parent Power!," we've been focusing on "Part 2," which gives guidance for the stages. For infants, it seems that John...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS

Topics: Bedtime/Sleep, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Father, Food/Eating Problems, Grandparents/Grandchildren, Mealtime/Eating, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers

Reading in the Morning or Reading in the Evening? Raising a Reader with Learning Challenges

Posted on 11/18/2021

I am homeschool my 7 year old child/grandchild. His Mother was diagnosed at age 7 with dyslexia and an auditory processing disorder by Dr Lucia Karnes which made me confident the assessment was...

Ages: No Specific Age, School Age (6-10 years), Pre-Teen (11-12 years), Young Teen/Junior High (13-15 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Grandparents/Grandchildren, Homeschooling, Learning Disabilities, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Parent Leadership and Authority, School Issues, Self-Esteem

Change Tactics to Curb 5-Year-Old's Outbursts

Posted on 11/11/2021

My otherwise mild-mannered son who just turned 5 has a habit of making vocal outbursts like a crazed lunatic or someone with mental problems. It's usually excited yelling or forced laughter...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out)

Competitive Swimming Setback for 9-Year-Old

Posted on 10/19/2021

My nine year old son appears to be having panic attacks in the water at swim meets. He has been swimming since he was 2 and has been competitive since he was 6. He was the only 7 year old to...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Anxieties, Fears, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Parent Leadership and Authority

A Bad Day at The Zoo or Sensory Processing Disorder?

Posted on 7/3/2021

My 4 year old son has been seeing an occupational therapist to help with his behavioral issues. She suggested that my son has a sensory processing disorder to explain why he will listen to...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Alpha Speech, Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Disobedience/Defiance, John's Discipline Methods, Manners, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Respect, Socialization/Social Skills, Tantrums

Early Intervention Resources

Posted on 5/22/2021

Hi, It is so hard to tell who the scammers are and who are legitimate in the "medical" realm. I have a friend who has a son who has all the classic symptoms of actual autism, but his Dr. has not...

Ages: No Specific Age, Birth to 18MOS, Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns

2 year old Hair Cut Anxiety

Posted on 5/21/2021

Hello, my son is 2 years and 3 months old. He has not had a full evaluation for autism yet but is showing signs and is nonverbal. He is in desperate need of a haircut but anytime we have taken him...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS, Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Anxieties, Fears, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Shyness, Socialization/Social Skills

Parent Worried About Autism

Posted on 4/4/2021

4-year old, dad not involved since his birth. 8 months ago my child saw a video about pregnant ladies and since then he pretends to be pregnant. he knows he is a boy and that cannot happen but...

Ages: No Specific Age, Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Daycare/Preschool, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Socialization/Social Skills

Need more information

Posted on 2/19/2021

I have read four of the books. My son was diagnosed with ADHD and autism. We are working to get him off of ritalin and now give him a ton of omega 3, some probiotics, a multivitamin and a...

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Learning Disabilities

Developmental Delays and Potty Training

Posted on 2/16/2021

Toilet training follow up - soiling pants still. Our disabled (developmental delay, hearing loss, sensory processing delay) 4.5 year old daughter has been toilet training for about a month now. ...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Alpha Speech, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Learning Disabilities, Socialization/Social Skills, Toilet Training

Concern About Possibility Of Autism In 2-Year-Old?

Posted on 2/7/2021

If my 2 year old grandson is loving, social, communicative, and playful, do I need to be concerned with autism if he want to play a game constantly called "do that? The game is following...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Socialization/Social Skills

Answered in combination with follow up question

Posted on 1/23/2021

Toilet training a child with disabilities. Our four and a half year old daughter has a diagnosed global development delay and also hearing loss with some communication delays. Her vocabulary...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Toilet Training

Attention Addict at 3

Posted on 12/21/2020

Our 3.5 year old daughter’s behavior is very out of control when we visit relatives. She thinks it’s her opportunity to get as much attention from the adults as she possibly can (especially...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), John's Discipline Methods, Manners, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Respect

Difficult is Not Bad

Posted on 12/2/2020

I am homeschooling my Grandson, who is in first grade. He is a bright child, but not motivated for school. He has struggled with handwriting and anything which requires manual dexterity, or fine...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years), Pre-Teen (11-12 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Grandparents/Grandchildren, Homeschooling, Homework, Learning Disabilities, Parent Leadership and Authority, School Issues, Single Parents

What Is A Normal 3 Year Old?

Posted on 8/19/2020

Our little boy turns 3 in a week. He is one of the youngest in his preschool class (cutoff is 9/1 and his birthday is 8/25) and some classmates have been 3 since last fall. I feel that he is...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Daycare/Preschool, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, School Issues, Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends), Socialization/Social Skills

Talking to Kids About Dyslexia

Posted on 6/11/2020

My son has a moderate case of dyslexia, and he is 10. Our daughter, who is 7, has a mild case of dyslexia. Our son, of course, knows he is dyslexic, however, we have not told our daughter she is...

Ages: No Specific Age, School Age (6-10 years), Pre-Teen (11-12 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Anxieties, Fears, Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Learning Disabilities, Mothers, School Issues, Self-Esteem

2 Year Old Doesn't Respond When Name Is Called

Posted on 2/6/2020

My 2-year-old does not respond to his name at all 99% of the time when he is called. He doesn't even glance in my direction. We have had his hearing tested (it is normal) and we're pretty sure...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Rewards, Socialization/Social Skills

Toddler's Frustration with Confinement is Understandable

Posted on 1/19/2020

My 15 month grandson spends a lot of time in a corral to keep him away from things where he can be hurt. This morning he began shaking the corral, pushed it into a wall, kept shaking and pushing,...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS

Topics: Anxieties, Fears, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Grandparents/Grandchildren, Socialization/Social Skills

Establishing Routines

Posted on 10/22/2019

Would you be able to give me a sample routine of what a day should look like for a family in my situation: I have twin toddlers (2 years old) with a speech delay. I'm a SAHM who is learning how...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems

Put Preschooler's Sleep Problem to Rest

Posted on 7/1/2019

Hello! Our daughter just turned four. There are periods when she wakes up several times during the night crying. We go to her room, give her a sip of water, tuck her in, and she goes back to...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

Little Slugger

Posted on 12/4/2018

Not sure if you can see my previous questions but my daughter 22 months is still hitting. In fact it’s getting worse. She really only hits me, occasionally my husband. Last suggestion was to put...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Aggression, Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Disobedience/Defiance, Parent Leadership and Authority, Socialization/Social Skills

Caution: Response not politically correct.

Posted on 11/30/2018

Hi! My husband and I have three kids; a girl age 8 and boy and girl twins age 6. The girl twin has recently gotten to be very into “boy things” and please listen before making judgements. I think...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends)

Puberty/Lingerie

Posted on 8/2/2018

I found young girls bras and panties in my 13 year old son's closet. I then noticed some of my clothes were missing, bra panties, camisols, tops. I attempted to talk to him about this but he won't...

Ages: Young Teen/Junior High (13-15 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Teenage Issues

"Mouthy" 5 y/o

Posted on 7/1/2018

My daughter is 5 1/2 years old. She will be starting kindergarten in the fall. She has always put things in her mouth (fingers, toys, pens) - anything she has in her hands she puts in her mouth....

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Pacifiers/Security Blankets/Thumbsucking

Managing One-on-One Time

Posted on 6/27/2018

My 4 children are 6, 4, 2, and 6 months. I am kept pretty busy during the day with just feeding and naps and taking care of the house. My children ask for me to play with them often, or to spend...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS, Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Socialization/Social Skills

Twin won't stop hurling toys

Posted on 5/31/2018

Dear Dr. Rosemond and staff, Thank you for your previous advice on hitting. As you may recall, we have twin boys who are 2 1/2 years old. After using the "quick time out" method, both of our...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Sibling Conflict

21 month old cannot be disciplined like a two year old

Posted on 5/9/2018

https://www.parentguru.com/questions/view/12489?return=%2Fmember%2Fusers%2Fhome If it is possible, I'd really like to ask a follow-up question here... So, first of all, it seems my...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out)

Parents Know Best

Posted on 4/19/2018

Our daughter is in Kindergarten. Her school wants her assessed for support services. She is having behavior issues in class. (Which we are trying to have her held accountable for, but the school...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Homeschooling, School Issues

5 year old table manners

Posted on 1/10/2018

We have a hyperactive, strong-willed 5-year-old daughter (and we are learning to get on with this). We would like to know how to approach what we call “multiple offenses”. For instance,...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Manners, Mealtime/Eating, Parent Leadership and Authority, Socialization/Social Skills

2 yo Not Talking

Posted on 12/26/2017

My 25 month old grandson has not started talking yet. His parents are concerned. He has said a couple of words such as car and uh-oh. Should there be a reason to be concerned and/or consider him...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

At What Age to Sit in the Pews?

Posted on 12/25/2017

Hi there, my 27 month old is quiet during mass. We don’t sit in the pews, but instead set up a corner in the back of the church where he can color, play with his trains, etc. We sit on the floor...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Discipline Problems

Mornings with a Grumpy Toddler

Posted on 11/20/2017

We have a 27 month old boy who wakes up grumpy every morning. He sleeps well all night long after going to bed around 7:30pm and wakes up at 6am. It takes him 20-30 minutes for him to be happy in...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Bedtime/Sleep, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Disobedience/Defiance, Parent Leadership and Authority, Socialization/Social Skills

2yo testing limits

Posted on 7/16/2017

Hello, my 22 month old is testing his limits- hitting me, screaming when he needs help (he has a speech delay), spilling water from his cup and doing it again after being told not to, etc. I've...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Disobedience/Defiance, Tantrums

Boy 21 months -problem with toilet training after 4 days

Posted on 5/12/2017

Ok... day 4 of N/75 potty training with our 21month old. So far I've managed to get almost all the poops on the potty because, let's be frank, those are obvious. But pee... he's obviously holding...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Toilet Training

3-year-old stammering while speaking

Posted on 8/26/2016

My three year old son sometimes stutters the first few words of a sentence. He used to get stuck on the first word and repeat it a few times or stretch that word out in kind of a sing song type...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Socialization/Social Skills

7 yr. old reverting to babyish behavior

Posted on 7/13/2016

My 7 year old daughter is often described as "sweet" "bright" "big-hearted" and "empathetic." I agree that she can be all of those things. However, she is also whiny, rude, and demanding. She has...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

Four year old reluctant to learn

Posted on 6/26/2016

Our four year old daughter is usually confident and independent. However, she tends to shut down and give very little effort when we try to teach her big new skills, like riding a bike or...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies

3 year old Aggressive

Posted on 6/6/2016

Hi, I am a single mom that adopted my three year old on day 2 after her birth. she is super energetic and sometimes aggressive. She is in the phase of saying No to everything and changes her mind...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

14-Year-Old and Sex

Posted on 5/3/2016

Our 14 year old daughter was caught beginning to give oral sex to a 14 year old boy she likes. We are horrified. She has been raised in a Christian, 2-parent home and knows our values. I don't...

Ages: Young Teen/Junior High (13-15 years)

Topics: Arguments with Children, Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Disobedience/Defiance, Lying, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Teenage Issues

18 month old head -banger

Posted on 11/12/2015

I have an 18 month old son that has started head banging out of anger. If he doesn't get his way, he will immediately bash his head- into the table, chair, floor, wall, whatever he is near. Most...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS, Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Aggression, Anxieties, Fears, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Tantrums

Share and Share Alike

Posted on 9/18/2015

1st question: What do you recommend in terms of a 1 year old and a 4 year old sharing toys? They can't effectively play together because of their ages. He grabs hers, and she grabs whatever he is...

Ages: Birth to 18MOS, Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Aggression, Arguments with Children, Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Sibling Conflict, Socialization/Social Skills

2 1/2 yo Not Talking

Posted on 9/11/2015

30mo has fewer than 10 words and tested at the cognitive level of a 20mo. His regular pediatrician wants him to have speech therapy and see a developmental pediatrician. In your opinion, are these...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking)

Parent Alienation

Posted on 7/7/2015

What is your opinion on severe parent alienation? The child seems brainwashed! How can a child have a loving relationship with his mother and grandmother and all of a sudden show fear of them...

Ages: No Specific Age

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Divorce/Custody

11 Year Old Obssession, answered

Posted on 6/12/2015

Our 11 year daughter has a deep obsession with ticks... the other night she couldn't stop saying "good night I love you " at bedtime and finally broke down crying saying she couldn't stop... other...

Ages: Pre-Teen (11-12 years)

Topics: Consequences/Punishment, Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Disobedience/Defiance, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems

The Talk

Posted on 5/20/2015

Our daughter is just turning 9. What is the best age to "have the talk" about sex? I'm thinking she's probably farther along in her understanding than we think. Also any tips on the best...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Socialization/Social Skills, Teenage Issues

27 mo late talker-potty training

Posted on 5/2/2015

Is toilet training and discipline in general any different for late-talking children? We have a 27mo who says only a couple words, but is otherwise developmentally normal.

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Toilet Training