Mental Health: Puppets

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2 Yr Old Afraid of Shadows...

Lately, my DD, who will be 2 next month, has been talking about shadows and how she is afraid of them. My husband and I used to make shadow puppets when she first discovered shadows (about a year ago) and she never seemed bothered by them. Now, she talks about being afraid of the "big shadow." I have tried to show her how shadows are made, even point out what is making shadows (our bodies, the plant, her bed, the dog, etc) and she seems fine, but when it's bed time, she acts afraid. I try to reassure her that there is nothing to be afraid...

Anxiety

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Does My 5 Year Old Son Have a Disorder?

My son just turned five a couple of weeks ago. He has been in preschool this entire school year and has struggled with what his teachers call "entering playgroups" and interacting with the other children appropriately, making friends etc. In all other area's he has excelled except socially. An example of what he does is do inappropriate things to try and get other kids attention ie: he will go up and pinch a classmate or say something inappropriate (potty words) to get the other children's attention and get them to laugh. When...

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Does Anyone Know?

OK i have a 4 year old that does not shut up. I am talking about when he is...