tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post1415532926280372014..comments2023-10-05T08:44:03.765-05:00Comments on Wisconsin Hippie Mama: Andrew's appointment with the pediatric specialistSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00214456605607882879noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-29999733990832525962009-10-26T09:32:07.246-05:002009-10-26T09:32:07.246-05:00Thanks for all the input.
Birdee: we are pretty m...Thanks for all the input.<br /><br />Birdee: we are pretty much anti-medication in our house, so if it came down to it, we'd find alternative treatments or use behavior modification. I, too, think it's just typical 2-year old behavior. And of course he's going to play me against Daddy because I'm at work during the week so it makes sense that he'd try and demand my attention Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214456605607882879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-85648621758706436282009-10-26T09:13:19.003-05:002009-10-26T09:13:19.003-05:00Coming from a mom who's son is ADHD. I will sa...Coming from a mom who's son is ADHD. I will say if A gets diagnosed with ADHD in his life, PLEASE Dont put him on meds!! Never regreted anything more in my life!!<br />K-I said it.<br />But yeah, sounds like he's just a normal 2 year old.<br />It gets better about 3 1/2Birdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399625994008989851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-86022578822330029642009-10-23T16:04:12.909-05:002009-10-23T16:04:12.909-05:00Oh and I also started talking to them in a more ma...Oh and I also started talking to them in a more mature manner saying like "Do you think it was a good thing or bad thing to throw that toy?" If they didn't answer then I would say "It was a bad thing to throw that toy. We don't throw toys." 15 months and up you'd be surprised at how much they can grasp conversation wise. I'm still shocked at what I tell/askSamanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06995987741762008185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-44835837336014715292009-10-23T16:01:49.342-05:002009-10-23T16:01:49.342-05:00Yep I always always always ignored Ramona and Teag...Yep I always always always ignored Ramona and Teagans tantrums. Even when they were screaming bloody murder and pounding their feet into the ground and attempting to hurt themselves. It was actually really hard to not laugh while the tantrums were happening because they would look so ridiculous and over the top. If the girls would throw their toys or anything in anger I would tell them that weSamanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06995987741762008185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-87757218349501453612009-10-21T13:31:29.284-05:002009-10-21T13:31:29.284-05:00I'm so glad to hear everything is A-ok. Nothin...I'm so glad to hear everything is A-ok. Nothing wrong with a normal <br />2-year-old! :-)<br />And I'll try to remember these tips two years down the road when Hunter is at the same stage! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-28551582653573147302009-10-21T02:55:54.387-05:002009-10-21T02:55:54.387-05:00Wow, sounds like he gave you some great advice! I...Wow, sounds like he gave you some great advice! I hope you can see some progress with him soon!rocket.queen.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09004670030244521250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-63687383636839022092009-10-20T23:25:35.614-05:002009-10-20T23:25:35.614-05:00Boy, kids figure out how to push our buttons reall...Boy, kids figure out how to push our buttons really quickly, don't they? Anyone who doesn't think kids are intelligent needs to read this. Even though the situation is difficult, isn't it nice to know that your son is so intelligent and observant that he can get you to do so much, without you being aware that he's doing it?Musical Daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771870955589541654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-20157701242727251502009-10-20T21:51:50.920-05:002009-10-20T21:51:50.920-05:00It is good to hear that Andrew is just a healthy, ...It is good to hear that Andrew is just a healthy, normal 2 year old! Wyatt does the throwing his sippy cup also and we have started him on an open cup at dinner hoping it will help. It seems to!Cassie Channellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109348050181140335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-86531171464317143022009-10-20T20:47:14.235-05:002009-10-20T20:47:14.235-05:00It's good to hear the doctor's assessment ...It's good to hear the doctor's assessment and that Andrew is just 2.<br /><br />Being 2 probably sucks, so they are just expressing themselves.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774558034963099447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-50962495005880222482009-10-20T16:20:59.605-05:002009-10-20T16:20:59.605-05:00Good tips! I am glad you shared. I'm going to ...Good tips! I am glad you shared. I'm going to keep them in mind for Keegan's tantrums. WOW have tantrums ever set in... my little lovey sweetheart has become a beast lately... :|Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05277270178225575678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4315608385945418228.post-39518137024093368452009-10-20T15:07:20.955-05:002009-10-20T15:07:20.955-05:00I'm glad you posted this Sarah! My little cou...I'm glad you posted this Sarah! My little cousin is a little over 2 years old and he has major tantrums! We never know what to do or how to react, so this post gave me alot of tips. Thank you, and I'm glad Andrew is doing good! :)Morgan Owenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327217122323599312noreply@blogger.com