Posts by colleentara

I just came on here to get help with a similar issue. My guy is 27 months and just entered this stage! He only goes to sleep after a long routine and then me lying with him until he's out. He used to go to sleep by himself. He says...

Thanks everyone! My oldest (now 4.5 ) was a late talker, but not this late.... My 2 year old only says 10 or so words (?) and not very well ... Seems to hear fine and comprehend. We do sign and he can do those too. I just want to make...

I know this is an old thread....but maybe someone could tell me the best route to get an early intervention appointment? Do I go through my doctor? I can't seem to find this online... Thank you!,

THanks @blackbird. I came on here for a little inspiration this morning to get through another day and your reply was just what I needed to hear!  

Thanks Sundaya-- I have been meaning to check out that book. Playfulness works SO well here too.... and I KNOW this...but still... sometimes I react strongly and with emotion. My reactions are due to exhaustion too. I'm trying to...

I'm in the same place too! My 4 y.o. DS is so completely draining these days. We recently moved, he's been in swim lessons (which is WAY outside his comfort zone) and he has ongoing jealousy about his 18 month old brother. The move has...

This sounds just like my just turned 4 yo! He shoots when he gets mad, learned it at preschool. Does it to everyone when he's mad-- the worst part is that he has taught my 18 month old to do it too!!! So now they both do it when...

Thanks for all of these suggestions. smoothies did work for a while for us too. I also like the idea of having something he can learn to get himself-- the back up plan. Just reading Ellyn Satter's website helped a lot too!

Thanks Translvanian Mom.. Ellyn Satter looks like a great source! I'm not forcing him to eat eggs... I would feel too badly. He's legitimately grossed out. I'm just not sure how to get protein in the boy, without becoming a 'short...

I know that it's not good to battle over food. I understand that it probably causes more issues to fight over it... but I'm at the end of my rope with my almost 4 year old. He has been more defiant, angry, sad, than ever lately and...