Ask the Doctor - Answers to your Parenting Questions

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Dear Dr. Markham -- Thank you very much for your time and your thorough, thoughtful answer. My husband and I both really found it helpful and reassuring. It is wonderful that you are doing this online in addition to what I'm sure is a very busy practice. We were astounded that you described our son as "sensitive" from the info I gave you, since we read a book about sensitive kids, after seeing our son get overstimulated in some environments, and wondered if he was one, ourselves. Again, I'm very grateful for your email and your wisdom. Warmly,  Seetha

"THANK YOU so much! This was so helpful and reassuring.... I am looking forward to implementing these tips .. You have given me some great insight in how to be with my son. So thank you for your help and willingness to answer our questions." --Jessi

"I like you so much! You were so warm and direct and helpful with practical suggestions." -- Nina

"I appreciate how you always talk about things from the little one's perspective, it really helps understand how to be with them." -- Anonymous

"Dear Dr. Laura, I honestly feel like that is the best advice I have ever received. I am already seeing things differently and I promise you that I will follow every step and improve this situation. Things are coming around for our family and getting better slowly but surely. I can sense my stress level lifting a bit and I want to capitalize on that. You are very talented at what you do. Thank you very much for taking the time to care! I hope it encourages you to know that what you told me to do (everything from starting school - which I am registering for right now - to taking time to find fun ways to clean up - and even to stop taking out my frustrations on a helpless two year old who is just that... a two year old) I will do it. Thank you so much again and God bless you for your selfless work. Sincerely, Jessica"

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