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I have a child that gets so excited he lets off random screams. Meeting new people or new children sets him off to either scream or run away from me. What should I do to help him besides talking to him since I have already tried that?

- Amanda, Louisville, KY

Dr. Yinka Davies, Pediatrician, Mother of Two, says:

Toddlers express their excitement in various ways. When this tends to occur at either the park or meeting new people try guiding him towards his new friends and encouraging him to play. Getting him to offer them a ball to play or showing a new toy may help alleviate some of the excitement and take the focus to the task at hand.

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Posted on: 4/23/2009 2:28 AM

Posted by: Vic O

City: Hermitage

My daughter did the happy scream and I showed her by example over over to clap instead of screaming or clap and laugh to show her excitement. It took alittle time but my ears dont hurt now, and she doesnt scare people LOL

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