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Q: Coping with a whiny baby
A: At around 12 months, children begin to establish their independence. At this time, routine elements of your day, such as more
Q: How can I get my child to stop hitting me?
A: Children have the right to use their bodies to express their feelings, but they don't have the right to hurt someone. Even if more
Q: How can I get my clingy 2-year-old to be more social at birthday parties?
A: Some kids are born to party, and some are not. If your child feels intimidated by the noise and chaos of a birthday more
Q: How can I get my spirited toddler to go to bed and end these bedtime battles?
A: Don't let your child cry his frustrations out — this tactic doesn't work with a spirited child. Once he works himself more
Q: How can I get my toddler to brush her teeth without a nightly battle?
A: Your toddler will be more apt to brush her teeth if you make the entire experience fun. For example, you might buy an more
Q: How can I get my toddler to sit still during church services?
A: Toddlers have a limit to how long they can sit still, wherever you may be. Your daughter's too young to pay attention to the more
Q: How can I get my toddler to stop touching his genitals in front of others?
A: First of all, don't worry: Children are curious about everything, including their bodies. He just needs a simple lesson in more
Q: How can I handle a toddler who won't stop what he's doing until he's finished, even when I ask him to?
A: Good for him — this is a kid with plans! Persistence is an important predictor of future success, so he's set. It's more
Q: How can I help my toddler get over his fear of bugs
A: On the face of it, teaching your child to appreciate nature sounds like a good cause to take up, but in this case, it may be more
Q: How can I make moving to a new house easier on my toddler?
A: Moving is hard on everybody, but most especially young children. To toddlers, moving is akin to having their entire world more
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