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My
three-year old child refuses to sit on the potty. What should I do?
In such situations, use a gentle approach so that it does not
become an issue. Kindly leave the potty in the area and ask: if he or she wants
to use it but never force a child on it.
Your child may feel to be a big boy and so prefer to use the
toilet. If that happens, I suggest you make him use a toddler seat.
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My
child’s speech is unclear and people complain they can’t understand her. Does she
have a problem?
The development rates for children differ from child to
child. The child might have a speech or language problem when she speaks
monotonously or too loud so she omits some words which make it difficult for
people to understand her. Since much speech is learnt by imitation, the most
common problem is hearing, so the first step is to run a hearing test that can
be arranged through your health advisor.
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My
child prefers to eat white bread and cereal. How can I get some variety into
her diet?
It is understandable that some children might prefer one or
two diets. Just serve your child with balance meals, with her current favourite
fad food alongside. Don’t force your child to eat something she doesn’t want as
that would put her off completely. However, you can suggest tactfully to try a
small tasteful something. Try and eat meals with your child. It is a good idea
because it will encourage her to enjoy a normal diet.
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My
son is really chubby and already quite a bit bigger than his friends. What should
I do?
Your child’s weight may still not be abnormal even if he is
bigger than his friends since children develop at different rates. However see
your health advisor to compare your son’s measurement against the body mass
index chart for children. If the child is fatter, see a paediatric dietician. Don’t
put your child on “diet” unless you are advised. However your child can drink
semi-skimmed instead of a whole milk. Make sure that your child has a varied
menu.
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