Rhea

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Sep 30	comment	Signs a child is “over scheduled”? Too many events scheduled. Outings vs. Free Play (playgrounds, alone time). I am afraid of burning her out with too much stimulation. Is that possible?
Sep 29	comment	Co-sleeping with a crawler Been co-sleeping for 17 months and counting. My daughter always woke me up because she would nurse upon waking. When she started walking we put the mattress on the floor. We put her crib mattress on the floor in between our bed and the wall (keeps her bed from sliding). Trying to slowly transition her to her own bed.
Sep 29	comment	How to teach children the difference between pets and vermin? That is an interesting approach. She does help us harvest our garden. Will try that thanks!
Aug 25	comment	Should I let food be a way out of a “time out”? I tried reverse psychology and it didn't work. I think she is too young and is still at the "want to please" stage and not at the "oppositionalism of toddlerhood" phase yet.
Aug 25	comment	Should I let food be a way out of a “time out”? I'm not asking how to wean from breastfeeding. I'm asking this question. Thanks for your answer.
Aug 24	comment	Should I let food be a way out of a “time out”? I'm trying to wean from breastfeeding.
Aug 23	comment	Will a Play Yard provide the same comfort and back support to the baby as a Crib? Yes, you are right :) Changed.
Aug 23	comment	How to teach children the difference between pets and vermin? Hmm we go around looking for the street cats together. She is good about being wary of loose animals. I should reinforce better behavior about wild animals as you say.
Aug 23	comment	How to handle a 11y/o son who act like a girl? +1 for the links. Great answer even without the links though.
Aug 17	comment	What to do about gnawing when Adult teeth start to come in? Wow. I was not trying to be offensive. I was just stating my assumptions. Personally, I say if you have insurance and can afford it, go seek other medical professionals or other specialists for issues that you feel your primary care physician isn't helping you deal with. Getting other opinions is not bad. You don't have to follow their advice.
Aug 14	comment	How can I get my toddler to eat as well for us as he does at daycare? Oh I see. Definitely keep introducing new food. Children go through waves of like and dislike. Have him see other children eating a new food and say at a party, point it out. You can give him the power with choice as well by posing the question: "Do you want to try newFoodA or newFoodB?" and showing what they look like. Some kids don't like foods mixed together and prefer them separate so you can try a plate with dividers. My daughter will eat anything her dad eats even hot tortilla chips - I give her the plain chips but she did try the hot. Can try to see if he will mimic.
Aug 14	comment	*Do babies have* to be weaned from breast milk or infant formula on purpose?** Great points but I disagree with your assumption that a baby does not know how to self-wean. Of course they do, that's why it's called "self-weaning". A baby can flat out refuse the breast or reduce their feedings. Many babies self-wean earlier if the mother gets pregnant and they dislike the taste of the new milk being made for the new baby. And I didn't understand "they won't be aware that they're not drawing food from milk" because breast milk does offer some nourishment still.
Aug 14	comment	How can I get my toddler to eat as well for us as he does at daycare? Glad he is making great progress with utensils! Remember that a toddler's (age 2) stomach is about the size of their 2 fists together so perhaps he is filling up on liquids first?
Aug 11	comment	Do milk teeth indicate what permanent teeth will be like? My husband had PERFECT milk teeth. His parents thought he wouldn't need braces. He needed and got braces in 6th grade.
Aug 11	comment	Toddler: How to remove “over” attachment for Mom? You mention that this is recent. Did something new happen (relocation, new baby)? If something major has happened, your son is looking for Mom as a reconnection to stability. In that case, it's just a phase if your son has a secure attachment. Have Mom spend extra cuddle time when she is around.
Jan 20	comment	How to improve the introduction of solid food? Some babies prefer to touch their food more than others. When my little one is avoiding being fed, I prepare for a "messy meal" - put the tarp underneath the high chair, remove some of the baby's clothes, etc. I let her mess up the food in her tray then sneak in the bites with the spoon.
Jan 20	comment	How to improve the introduction of solid food? You can try oatmeal. So long as it's a single grain it's okay these first few weeks of eating solids. Our first food was mashed up avocado. We did the Baby Led Weaning approach. We did a lot of real food and few jarred foods. At 8 months old she protested jarred food, not sure if you want that effect or not. She has been eating table food since.
Jan 20	comment	How to improve the introduction of solid food? Ditto, rice cereal is nasty tasting. After I tasted it, I never gave it to my daughter again. We switched to oatmeal for cereal which she loved.
Jan 20	comment	How do I explain good sportsmanship to a 4 year old? Agreed. I think if the game allows, add another adult in the game so there will be an adult loser to SHOW how to lose. Kids are impressionable. If they saw an adult being a sore loser, they may be mimicking that. You can correct it with model behavior.
Jan 20	comment	Should I send my child to Kindergarten early? @ReadyToLearn - I'm not trying to have a homeschool vs. school debate since the question already implies a school so the choice of setting is not relevant to the answer. You don't need research to support the word "challenge" as every day play and learning new tasks (how to use the toilet, use utensils, etc) are little challenges to babies/kids. Challenges to promote emotional growth you come across in social settings (such as in school/play-dates but not exclusively) are sharing, empathy, self control of your thoughts and actions, handling a bully, independence from the caregivers, etc.