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5 year old refusing to poop at fathers house when he gets her for his visitation 
Question: My 5 year old daughter refuses to poop at her fathers house when he has visitation with her. This is a very big concern of mine.

She will ...

Obsessive and compulsive behavior from 9 year old son 
Question: My son has had many worries for the last couple of months. He has been writing them down which seemed to help. Now he gets very overwhelmed ...

Inappropriate Touching 
Question: My 4 yr old daughter told on her 7 yr old half brother that he has been touching her privates and putting legos up her butt. Why is he doing ...

Drawing of a penis 
Question: My son was coloring a monkey, then he decided to draw a dot on the picture I asked him what was it, and he told me it was a wee wee or penis....

Questions About Sensory Issues 
Questions about sensory issues in children including olfactory dysfunction, auditory dysfunction, sensory seeking, and tactile defensiveness.

5 yr old boy sad and crying 
Question: Please could you give me some advice. We are becoming worried about our 5 yr old boy who for 2 weeks now, seems frequently sad - like he'...

Big Kids Acting Like a Baby 
Questions and answers about big kids acting like a baby.

Brain Tumors in Children 
Continuous Classroom Disruption

Question about Brain Tumors in Children: We have a five year old who continuously disrupts the school day with ...

Three Year Old Behavior Problems 
Answers to questions about three year old behavior problems, such as crying and whining, poor listening skills and being scared of other kids.

Sibling Rivalry 
Questions and answers to dealing with sibling rivalry and aggressive behavior in children that are living together.

Questions About Potty Training 
Questions about potty training boys and girls.

Questions About Autism 
Answers to questions about autism, signs-symptoms, related anxiety, and schools.

My 6 year old daughter is obsessed genitals 
Question: Since the age of 2 my daughter has been playing with her privates. She is 6 now and has a 3 year old sister. I can't leave them alone together ...

3 years old girl dropping pants down in class  Not rated yet
Question: My daughter's been going to school since October and this is her first year. She's been at daycare for one month before that. During the first ...

9 yr old autistic son doesn't seem to get the fact that he is hurting his brother  Not rated yet
Question: My 9 year old son has been diagnosed with autism. Today he slammed his five year old brothers head against the headboard of his bed twice....

My 13 Year Old Son Refuses to Listen in School  Not rated yet
Question: My son is a good kid at home. He has never smarted off to me or had a disrespectful attitude. However, I get phone calls weekly from the ...

My child is getting into a lot of trouble at school.   Not rated yet
Question: My son is 4 he will be 5 on the 20/02/2012, so he is the very youngest in his class. He is big for his age and very bright, so the school ...

13 Year Old Lying and Stealing  Not rated yet
Question: I have been having a lot of problems with my 13 yr old son lying, stealing, and bad-mouthing me. He has stolen cell phones from teachers twice....

When should I consider getting professional help?  Not rated yet
Question: My sister is ten years old. I am 22. For most of her life, it has seemed like she has no respect for my parents or my brother and I.

She ...

10 yr old having behavior problems in school; esp. with noise & schoolwork  Not rated yet
Question: I'm at my wits end with my 10 year old daughter. She's usually very well behaved at home but constantly has problems in school. Her teacher ...

Questions About Bowel Movements and Defecation 
Questions and answers about bowel movements and defecation problems in children.

My 3 year old is always sick and cranky. He cries all the time and has tantrums.   Not rated yet
Question: My 3 year old is always sick and cranky. He cries all the time and has tantrums. I'm not exagerating this, I can't go anywhere any more because ...

My 13 yr old son is getting...  Not rated yet
Question: My son has been acting out in school not listening, his grades are low. He has had trouble with major tests in the past like the TASKS test,...

9 yr old boy w/ ASD is TERRIFIED of "monsters" in the toilet  Not rated yet
Question: I work at a school and one of the students (9 year old boy with Asperger's syndrome) refuses to use the toilet. He pees and poops in his pants ...

Toddler wants to stay a baby  Not rated yet
Question: Hi! My 3.5 year old has no interest in growing up. She still wants diapers instead of underwear (won't potty train) uses pacifier, won't drink ...

Afraid of my Boyfriend  Not rated yet
Question: I just want to know why my 2 yr old is afraid of my boyfriend. We went on a holiday to tazmania to visit my dad and ever since we came home ...

My son is hitting and harming himself  Not rated yet
Question: My 6 year old son is in 1st grade and has always made noises and can't really sit still. I have always been told, he's just being a boy, but ...

My 1& half year baby boy is very naughty  Not rated yet
Question: I have a 1 & half year baby boy, he is very very Naughty.. He irritates all family members... I always scold him, also slap him :-(which ...

Child Constantly Making Noise  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about children constanlty making noise and how to respond.

Is this a cognitive problem or just bad behavior?  Not rated yet
Question: My friend's 4 year old son is having difficulties following directions. He does not have good vocabulary skills, and in my personal opinion,...

7 year old boy loves hugs and affection.  Not rated yet
Question: My 7 year old grandson likes to lean on people or sit in their lap when he watches TV. His dad thinks he needs to stop these numerous instances ...

Questions About Child's Sleep Problems  Not rated yet
Questions about child's sleep problems and ways to help get children a good night's sleep.

Difficult Child  Not rated yet
Question: I have a 2 1/2 old girl who is very hard to deal with. She is never hungry, she fights sleeping, even when she is really tired we have to ...

Sensory Processing Disorder Symptoms?  Not rated yet
Questions about whether a child may have sensory processing disorder symptoms.

6 yr old Granddaughter Overly Obsessed with Males  Not rated yet
Question: My 6 yr old granddaughter takes over any male that visits to the point where she is a pest. Afterwards she talks about how she loves him and ...

Disrobing in Car  Not rated yet
Question: My 4 1/2 year old granddaughter insists on disrobing every time she gets into the car. This has been going on for months. She then gets dressed ...

5 year old grand daughter takes diaper off of 2 year old nephew.  Not rated yet
Question: My 5 year old grand daughter has, on a few occassions, taken the diaper and pants off of her 2 year old nephew. Then she acts as though she ...

Daycare Problems  Not rated yet
Question: My son does not want to stay at the child care center. I find myself yelling at hi, because I will be late for work. My son is frustrated ...

Questions About Temper Tantrums  Not rated yet
Questions about temper tantrums in children, how to respond and prevent future incidents.

My 6 year old daughter refuses to kiss anyone. Is this OK?  Not rated yet
Question: My 6 year old daughter stopped kissing anyone around 3 months ago, not even me or her father. She has always been an extremely stubborn child....

Autism and ADHD 
Questions and Answers about Autism and ADHD.

Feeling Sorry for My Child  Not rated yet
Question: I have always been an over-anxious, over-protective Mom who catered to my child's every need. She is soon to be 5 and over the past year I ...

Candida in the Body?  Not rated yet
Inability to concentrate, but not ADHD Question: My son is 10 years old and has had difficulty in school and home with "lollygagging" and not paying ...

Questions About Picky Eaters  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about picky eaters and ways to help increase foods in diet.

Questions About School Behavior Problems 
Questions about school behavior problems in children of all ages.

Child Running Away  Not rated yet
What should be the approach to my son who tried to run away from my home?
Question: He is always having problems at school with his peers. Teachers ...

My 5 year old hugs boys  Not rated yet
Question: I have a daughter (5) who is very caring towards other children and animals. Sometimes she surprises me with the details of other baby she ...

Questions About SPD Treatment 
Answers to questions about SPD treatment and interventions.

6 year old behavior  Not rated yet
6 yr old son, behavioral issues... Question: My son is 6 years old and has been taking a number of different ADHD meds since he was 4 years old...he ...

Questions About ADHD  Not rated yet
Questions about ADHD, the definition, how it is diagnosed and coexisting Anxiety and OCD tendencies.

Questions About Sexual Abuse  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about sexual abuse

Questions About Sexual Behavior 
Questions about sexual behavior in children, exposing self and sexual curiousity.

Fragile X Syndrome Treatment  Not rated yet
Running a home Question: My husband and I adopted four older children 7, 9, 13, 16 at the same time (all siblings). We also have two biological children ...

Confidence  Not rated yet
Question: I have an eight year old boy. He's a great kid. Very kind, gets great grades at school and is a very good athelete. I've been noticing that ...

Questions About PICA Behavior  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about PICA behavior, eating inedible objects, mouthing non-food items, and oral dysfunction.

Teenager Attitude In A 7 Year Old Body  Not rated yet
Question: Looking for some help in managing my 7 year old son who when one-on-one is the most amazing, brilliant little boy to be around. However, once ...

Difficulty with Child in my Care  Not rated yet
Question: I have been looking after a little girl for the past five months and I am concerned about some of her behavior. I have spoken to the parents ...

How do I get my 3 year old to stop stealing and understand why he is doing it?  Not rated yet
Question: My three-year-old son is strong willed and is without a father. He has one younger brother that is 2. He is very sneaky and leaves his room ...

Boyfriends 14yo refuses to speak to him  Not rated yet
Question: My boyfriends eldest child refuses to speak to him since she found out about our affair. He left home a year and half ago and came to stay ...

10 year old son acts clumsy intentionally  Not rated yet
Question: Why would my 10 year old son intentionally act clumsy? He will suddenly trip or walk into something he claims to have not seen when we enter ...

My Grandson has a persistant high pitch shout often for no obvious reason  Not rated yet
Question My Grandson is 4.5 years old and has Down Syndrome. Over the last 18 mths he has developed a habit of shouting loudly. His speech is limited,...

What interventions to avoid  Not rated yet
Question: What interventions do you need to avoid when dealing with children who have anxiety, depression, or suicidal behaviors?
Answer: Each individual ...

Questions About Aggressive Children 
Questions about aggressive children and how to respond to aggressive behavior.

Questions About Defiant Children  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about defiant children, oppositional behavior, and stubborn behavior.

Granddaughter has very little interest in toys and is extremely dependent  Not rated yet
Question: My granddaughter is 30 months and when she stays with me, I am surprised that she has very little interest in toys. She insists that I am with ...

SPD & Behavior  Not rated yet
Question: My Son is 5 yrs old and is in Kindergarten. He was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the area of communication, with an emphasis ...

Disrespectful Children  Not rated yet
Answers to questions about disrespectful children and tips for responding.