Parenting: Babies & Toddlers

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2009-11-21 Gifted Children - problems with gifted child:

Actually, it is possible to outgrow SPD features. Typically, the child will continue to have sensory quirks, but SPD kids usually do improve gradually with age. I don't know if it's some sort of maturation

2009-11-21 Parenting--Toddlers/Infants/Pre-Schoolers - throwing up son:

Hello Ummunabhan, I think you are probably right; his throwing up is likely a reaction to being separated from you. I think the best way to deal with this is to not make food (and his throwing up)

2009-11-20 Gifted Children - Assessing Giftedness in our son:

OK, I'll answer your questions one by one. 1) Yes, your son is clearly gifted. The fact that he taught himself to read as a 3 year old is a strong indicator of giftedness, and his other abilities seem

2009-11-20 Breastfeeding - 8 month old refusing breast:

Dear Karlie, First, congratulations for giving your daughter the best start in life by breastfeeding her! Yes, it's a good idea to pump at the times you would ordinarily be nursing her to keep up your

2009-11-19 Gifted Children - Grandson's behavior:

Firstly, it's really hard to figure out exactly where to draw the line between a mildly autistic kid and a kid with autistic traits. My younger brother seems to be in the same kind of border area as your