Dear Mama Drama:
When do kids stop napping? My two and a half year old son has been resisting falling asleep for about a week now but if he does fall asleep, he’s out for 1-2 hours. How do I know if he needs it still? He’s a nightmare around 5 if he doesn’t nap. Suggestions??
~Stumped [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
I have two boys ages 4 and 7. They struggle to solve problems between themselves when they are playing and my husband and I often feel like referees. I’d like them to be able to handle play situations better, but am not sure where to start. Help!
~Stumped Mama

Dear Mama Drama:
My three-year-old daughter has a December birthday and we are inundated with toys and “stuff” from our very generous family. We appreciate their gifts, but are all a bit overwhelmed by the amount of new toys. My daughter tends to leave them strewn about the house bouncing from one activity to the next, [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
My 22-month-old son has recently started using his toy trains in a way that looks and sounds like a gun to my husband and I. He points the trains at us and makes a “pshh, pshh” sound.
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We are vigilant about not exposing him to violence and are stunned by his behavior. [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
Last year I noticed that my daughter had a really difficult time managing her emotions and behavior during the holidays. She would fall apart at the store, family gatherings, and even at school. She is four this year so I’m hoping things will be better, but am wondering if there is anything I [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
With the recent news about sexual abuse at Penn State, I’m concerned about my own children’s safety. How do I talk to them about staying safe without scaring them? What precautions should I be taking when they are with other people to ensure they are not put in risky situations?
~Concerned Mama
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Dear Concerned:
The [...]

Dear Mama Drama~
I am struggling with my daughter who is almost 4 saying mean things to her parents and her younger brother. When she is tired, hungry, irritated or just not in control, she says many mean things.
For example:
I don’t like you.
You are not a good brother.
You are not the boss; I am the boss.
I never [...]

Mama Drama is celebrating two years with Mile High Mamas!!
We’ve rounded up all of the drama Lisa has covered during that time into a variety of categories to make it easier for you to find that special nugget of information or advice you need.
Keep the questions coming (Lisa@milehighmamas.com) and remember that we all have our [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
I was bullied in school and have a lot of anxiety for my daughter who just started preschool. I worry that the teachers won’t stand up for her and that she’ll be picked on, so I’ve told her to hit anyone who bothers or hurts her.
Her teachers say that she will end [...]

Dear Mama Drama:
My kids are back in school, but are still on summer time bedtime and wake up schedules. This is causing a lot of stress and crankiness around our house. They can’t get to sleep earlier in the evening and are groggy and slow in the mornings.
We need help!
~Stuck in Summer Mama
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Dear [...]