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'Mine!' 'No, it's mine!' Is there a toddler or preschooler in your house who's struggling with sharing? Sharing is difficult, and no one is born ready to share all the time. Learn about some great ways to help our children with sharing.
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Part of each wellness visit is to plot your baby's growth on a percentile chart. Over time, you and your health care provider will be able to see if your child is growing at the expected rate. Use our charts to track your child's growth.
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It’s always a good day to read aloud to your children!

But, holidays and seasonal events provide you with an opportunity to choose special books to share with your children.
Holiday Books: Doctor-Recommended Titles for Every Time of Year
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Our babies are learning, growing, and changing every day, and watching this happen is one of our chief joys as parents. Questions about what your baby is up to these days? Get some answers by using this tool.
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Before baby #2,

there’s a lot to do!

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Have you tried using time-out as a discipline strategy for your child? Many parents find it can be a very effective tool for toddlers and preschoolers. We've got some great suggestions on making it work. Learn more about time-outs.
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Learning to say, ”I’m sorry”

In our latest Welcome to Parenthood
video, little Logan enters the terrible twos
and the Smolinksis learn about the
importance of discipline.
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Setting the stage for reading can be a lot of fun with a young child. There are many things you can do together, like going to the library, learning rhymes and songs, and telling bedtime stories. Get more ready to read tips.
Read Ready to Read: Literacy Tips for Toddlers
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For parents of children with developmental disabilities, reading together can sometimes be a challenging experience. To help, the school readiness experts at Reach Out and Read have developed a guide to provide support, advice, and resources for parents of children with developmental disabilities.
Read Reading to a Child with Developmental Disabilities: Literacy Tips for your Preschooler
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Setting the stage for reading can be a lot of fun with a young child. There are many things you can do together, like going to the library, learning rhymes and songs, and telling bedtime stories. Get more ready to read tips.
Read Ready to Read: Literacy Tips for Toddlers

Language Leaps

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This is a great age for language development. Your 2-year-old is probably learning new words every day, putting words together ("Go car?"), and following two-step directions ("Get your coat and come to the car"). Find out more.
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Reading aloud to young children is the single most effective thing parents can do to help prepare their children to succeed in school. Unfortunately, fewer than half of U.S. children ages 5 and under are read to every day, placing them at risk for reading delays and school failure.

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Little Fingers

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Our kids are getting better and better at performing all kinds of intricate tasks with their hands. We can help by letting them practice eating with silverware, even if it gets messy. Learn more about developing fine motor skills.
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The 2 1/2-year-old

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Are you the lucky parent of a 2 1/2-year-old? At this age, kids are often funny, delightful, and fun to be around. They're discovering the power of words and enjoy commenting on their environment. Learn more about your 2 1/2-year-old.
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Tinkle without

the tantrum

Watch the "Finding the fun in potty training" video for handy tips on making every tinkle a happy one.
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A child's whining can push the buttons of just about any parent. But learning more about why our child whines may help us figure out a smart strategy to curb the behavior. Get some insight on whining.
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Is your child making some big language leaps right now (and talking your ear off)? Between 30 and 36 months, children may start to construct sentences of four or five words, tell stories, and ask 'what' and 'where' questions. Learn more.
Read Talking a Blue Streak: Language and Your Toddler

Living Exuberantly

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It's a joy for us to watch how physically independent our children are becoming. Every day there are more things they can do by themselves, from walking backward to hopping and jumping. Get some tips on keeping our mobile kids safe.
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Rough With Rover

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Sometimes our kids are not gentle or careful when playing with their pets. In part this is due to enthusiasm and curiosity. Learn more about why kids are rough and how to help them.
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Now They Are 3

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Three-year-olds are fascinating creatures. Fantasy, imagination, and their attempts to really be in charge of their lives make them very special. Learn more about your 3-year-old's development.
Read Now They Are 3
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Since our kids like to imitate us, why not show them ways to help around the house? Some easy chores kids can do (with parental supervision) include dusting, watering plants, and sorting laundry. Get more ideas.
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Now that your toddler is becoming a preschooler, you may want to try some different approaches to discipline. Catching your child being good, for instance, is a simple, powerful tool for changing behavior. Get more suggestions.
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Remember all the things that scared you when you were little? It turns out that fearful responses are part of normal development and keep kids a little wary in threatening situations. Learn how to help your child cope with fears.
Read Worries and Willies: Coping With the Monster Under the Bed

Peer Pleasure

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We used to be the favored playmates, but now, our kids really crave the company of other kids. Going to preschool or day care provides this, and we can also try a play group or another planned activity. Get more tips on kid interaction.
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The Shy Child

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We have all felt the pain of a shy child. In fact, most of us have been shy at one time or another. Learn more about the biological and situational roots of shyness, and how to help a shy child.
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Now They Are 4

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Your baby is a real kid now, venturing out into an expanding world. A 4-year-old is focused on discovery, role-playing, gender behavior, relationships, and increased memory. Find out more about your 4-year-old.
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My daughter is 26 months old and has recently begun to lick everything: table tops, floors, windows, mirrors, and even floors in public places. Not only is this embarrassing, but can't it also make her sick? And why is she doing this? Does she lack in vitamins? She has even licked the cat and vomited because the fur was in her throat. Is my daughter's behavior normal?
Read My 26-month-old licks everything -- is this normal?

Sounding It Out

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Learning to speak takes motor coordination of the mouth, tongue, throat, and even lungs — a big job for a child. We can help our kids by being patient and by guessing at meanings of words we can't quite make out. Get more tips.
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Kids Who Fight

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Does your child fight a lot? Some toddlers and preschoolers get into repeated and escalating tussles — a tough situation for them and for us, too. Get some tips and insight on helping kids cope with aggressiveness.
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Monkey See, Monkey Do

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At this age, our kids will imitate almost anything we do — including our bad habits. Gulp! And they'll also imitate what they see being done on TV. Time to be on our best behavior, and to pay attention to TV watching, too. Find out more.
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We all want to help our children develop language. Luckily, there are many ways to pitch in. One is by talking to our kids: the "denser" the language environment, the more they'll learn. Using correct grammar is another way. Get more tips.
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Biting

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Ouch! Is your child starting to bite other kids or adults? Don't be discouraged. Biting is a common behavior among toddlers and preschoolers, who often have strong feelings and limited language ability. Get some tips on dealing with biting.
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Language Landmarks

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At 26 months, kids pick up language at truly amazing rates. Get ready to hear your preschooler put together two or more words in phrases or sentences, and to make the switch from "me" to "I." Find out more about language development.
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Preschoolers are curious about what various body parts are for. And this may lead to some very blunt questions being asked in public! It's a good idea for us to keep our answers simple, and at our child's level of understanding. Learn more.
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My 3-year-old son says that he "HATES" people. Everywhere we go it's "I hate this" or "I hate that." I don't understand why he says this. My husband and I never say that. We try to tell him that it's wrong to hate, but he keeps on saying that.
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Has your preschooler started using bad words, or potty language? It may make you feel better to learn that at this age, kids might not understand the meanings of certain words and are simply looking for attention. Find out more.
Read Poo-Poo Head and Other Powerful Phrases: Advice From the Potty Language Front

Rhyme Time

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Our children love words and rhymes. It's fun to read short poems together and to learn them, too. We can also make up some rhymes together, perhaps one for each part of the day — waking up, riding in the car, and so on. Get more ideas.
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Preschool Readiness

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Are you starting to think about preschool? It can be hard to tell if your child is ready, since children develop at their own pace and in their own way. Find out some good ways to gauge social skills and preschool readiness.
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Our children learn all the time—about themselves, other people, and their world. And much of this learning takes place through play, their favorite activity. Find out how you can support and create learning opportunities for your child.
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Should I worry about my 2 1/2-year-old son, who likes to play dress-up?
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We all want to teach our children the proper way to behave, but the word "discipline" can often be scary. Thankfully, there are many positive ways to guide your child in right direction. Find out more about positive discipline.
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For many of us, figuring out when to enroll our child in kindergarten is a complex decision. Kids develop at different rates and on different timelines, so age isn't always the most helpful cue. Find out more about kindergarten readiness.
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Is it normal for a 4-year-old to refer to herself in the third person?
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How should I handle a 4-year-old's curiosity about "private parts"?
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I'm concerned about flat feet. My 27-month-old has a visible arch when she sits, but when she stands her foot is flat. Are her arches still developing? Should I be concerned? I read that a toddler loses her fat pad once she begins to walk.
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My daughter will be 3 tomorrow, and for the last six months she has insisted that she is a boy. I never thought I would be concerned, but it is getting to the point that it is all she thinks about. How should I handle it? Should I be concerned?
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My 2-year-old son is refusing to eat dinner at night. I give him a choice, within reason, as to what he can eat at lunchtime, but at dinnertime I don't make anything extra. My husband and I are having many disagreements as to what we should do about this. My husband thinks that he should be forced to sit at the table with us until he eats, or at least until we finish dinner. My son just screams when this is done, and I don't feel that we're getting anywhere. I feel that if he isn't going to eat it, I'm not going to force the issue, but I don't reward this by giving him treats. What is the right way to handle this? Should I be offering him his dinner continuously throughout the evening if he gets hungry or offering him anything at all nutritious that he will eat?
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How can I stop my 2-year-old from picking her nose?
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Is my almost 4-year-old son's interest in "girl things" something to worry about?
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What should I say when my 3-year-old tells me he doesn't like the way he looks?
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What's the best way to discipline my 26-month-old, who's been diagnosed with ADHD?
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How can I prevent my 22-month-old from taking off his clothes and diaper in the crib?
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What are some good questions to ask when screening pre-schools?
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Should I be worried about leaving my 2 1/2-year-old at day care? Every time I drop him off he screams and won't let go of me. Today, as I was taking his baby brother to the door, he started running down the street screaming.
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It is understandable that this situation is upsetting to you. Try not to take the song literally.
Read How should we react when our 3-year-old sings about being rejected by us?
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Will my 2-year-old behave in a certain way because of birth order?
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My 3-year-old son won't go near my new baby, who is 1 month old. He did when the baby was born, but now he won't, and he tells everyone that the baby is bad or that he hates him. But my 18-month-old loves the baby and has no problem with him. What's up with my 3-year-old?
Read Why does my 3-year-old resent his 1-month-old brother?
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My 3-year-old lies constantly. She also blames her little sister for the things she's done. How should I handle this?
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I have a 3-year-old, and if we are out playing somewhere or have play dates at our home, when it comes time for fun time to end, she throws tantrums. She won't listen to me at all and will cry for one to two hours straight. What can I do? I've done away with all play dates for the time being because she gets so out of control
Read Any suggestions for a 3-year-old who has a tantrum whenever a play date ends?
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What's the best way to help a 2-year-old deal with frustration?
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Is putting soap in the mouth of a 3 1/2-year-old an appropriate punishment for swearing?
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How should I handle a 27-month-old who hits a lot?
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What can we do about our 3 1/2-year-old, who steals things from her siblings or my purse? She hides them in her backpack. Talking to her about not taking other people's things doesn't help. I'm afraid she'll take and lose something valuable.
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Is my 3-year-old just going through a phase now, when he refuses to eat?
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There is no malice in your son's behavior. He shouldn't be punished, just redirected. Here's what's going on.
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Is it normal for my 3 1/2-month-old's hands to be in fists most of the day? It makes me feel like she is stressed rather than relaxed. Her disposition is pretty easygoing otherwise.
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Ah, what a creative child you have! I know that it feels frustrating, but you should actually feel proud of her social and problem-solving skills.
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How can I get my 28-month-old to leave younger children alone?
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My 4-year-old daughter gets upset when children in the neighborhood say things like "I don't like you." I don't know how to handle this. Should I talk to the other parents?
Read What should my 4-year-old do when other kids say "I don't like you"?
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How do I cope with 2 1/2-year-old twins who break everything?
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My 14-month-old is grinding his teeth a lot, and he also gags himself with his hands and fingers. He has actually made himself throw up, and still continues. Can you give me any suggestions on these two behaviors?
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My daughter is 26 months old and in the 100th percentile for weight and 60th percentile for height. I am concerned with her weight: She weighs 35 lbs. and is always eating or wanting to eat. Am I beginning an eating disorder by limiting her food intake?
Read Will I trigger an eating disorder if I limit my toddler's food intake?
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How do I teach my 4-year-old daughter not to kiss boys on the lips?
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Why does my 3 1/2-year-old care so much about the way he's dressed?
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My 4 1/2-year-old daughter has been having this problem for about year and half now: She cries over something and after a while she throws up. Last night we went to a carnival, where she played a game and lost. The prize was a live goldfish. We explained to her that she lost and couldn't have a fish. After a little hesitation she calmed down. But when she got home she repeated the whole story again and started crying over why she didn't get a fish. Then she threw up all her dinner. Is this psychological or physical? Please tell me what I should do.
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How can we keep an 18-month-old from hurting a 2 1/2-month-old?
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Why does my 2 1/2-year-old become upset when her dad hugs me?
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My 3-year-old does not like to get his clothes wet (even if it is just a drop from a runny nose). He gets very upset and will not forget about it until we change his clothes. It gets to the point that even if he is having a lot of fun, he will ask to go home if I don't have extra clothing to change him.
Read How should I react when my 3-year-old insists on changing into dry clothes when he is barely wet?
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My 27-month-old son does not speak, whereas other kids his age are able to speak sentences. He says only about 10 or 12 meaningful English words -- the rest are all sounds. But he understands completely everything we say. His doctor says it is because we speak our native language (Hindi) at home, and everywhere else, including on the TV, he hears English. We are very worried -- what should we do?
Read My 27-month-old son does not speak English -- what should we do?
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Is my 3-year-old depressed?
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Why does my 22-month-old have a fit when we try to change her diaper or her clothes? When she knows we are coming toward her to change her diaper or her clothes, she runs from us screaming, "No!" Sometimes it takes both of us holding her down to get the job done. Why does she do this anWhy does my 22-month-old have a fit when we try to change her diaper or her clothes? When she knows we are coming toward her to change her diaper or her clothes, she runs from us screaming, "No!" Sometimes it takes both of us holding her down to get the job done. Why does she do this and what can we do to remedy this situation?
Read How should we handle our 22-month-old's screaming fits during diaper or clothing changes?
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Why won't my 3-year-old listen to me?
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My 1-year-old daughter has a cleft of the soft palate and we are having some problems teaching her to drink from a sippy cup and straw. She just doesn't know to suck. She has been using a special nipple (Medela Haberman) since she was about a week old. Do you have any suggestions? She will have surgery to correct the cleft in a few months.
Read How can I teach my 1-year-old, who has a cleft palate, to drink?
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My 3-year-old has been stuttering for two months now. Sometimes she seems better, then all of a sudden she has a really bad day. Do you think school will do her good? Or will the children make fun of her?
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We have a 2-year-old who wakes up crabby every morning, crying, screaming, just like he's angry. This is every morning. What can we do to stop him being a crabbypants?
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I'm sure that your daughter already senses that something important (and potentially bad) is going on in your home. The timing of speaking to her is the least of your issues.
Read When should I tell my 3-year-old that her father and I are splitting up?
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How can I help my almost 4-year-old, who is grieving for his grandfather?
Read How can I help my almost 4-year-old, who is grieving for his grandfather?
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If our 2-year-old insists that only Daddy can put him to bed, should we give in?
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Many of us have wonderful childhood memories of time spent with Grandma and Grandpa. We can share this gift with our own children by keeping them in close touch with their grandparents. Learn more about celebrating grandparents.
Learn more about celebrating grandparents.
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How should we react when my 21-month-old grandson misbehaves in restaurants?
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How can I prevent my 24-month-old and 11-month-old from waking each other up at night?
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How should I handle my 4-year-old middle child, who demands all my attention?
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How should a parent react when a pre-schooler (age 3) repeats a swear word again and again that she heard from who knows where?
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I was using time outs to discipline our 2-year-old when he did something he knew he shouldn't. We were putting him in the playpen for the time outs. But now he can climb out of the playpen. I need another option to show him that when he disobeys there are consequences.
Read How can I discipline my 2-year-old without using time outs?
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My 2 1/2-year-old daughter will not let me do anything for her. For example, she won't let me change her diaper or put on her clothes or her jacket. I also have a hard time getting her to bed. I am so frustrated and late for everything, even my job. When I start to dress her she tells me "no" and I have to struggle with her. Please help. I am at my wits' end.
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