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Serving Children and Families in the greater Omaha area including Bellevue, Gretna, Council Bluffs, Papillion, LaVista, and Fremont;
in the Overland Park - Johnson County, Kansas area including Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, Shawnee and Kansas City Kansas;
and in the Kansas City, Missouri area including Independence, Blue Springs, and Lee's Summit.

11414 West Center Road, Suite 220
Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 334-2930 fax

7270 West 98th Terrace, Suite 105
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 323-6550

Kids Inc

Helping Children Develop

the complete question and answer given by a Kids Inc. professional.

When should I seek professional help for my child?

My husband and I are going through a divorce. How can we make things
easier for the children?

My child lies to me all the time. Why does he/she do this and what can I do
about it?

My child is being bullied at school. How do I handle it with my child? With
the school?

How do I know if my child's tantrums are normal or his fits of anger are a
bigger problem or concern?

I have a 5 year old son that is completely out of control....

My friend's 3 year old appears to have no natural fear of things. When
they came to my house, she walked straight into my swimming pool without
any hesitation. Fortunately her mother caught her but she continued to
pull away and run in every direction. When is spanking appropriate to
teach a child safety boundaries? Is it ever?

ANSWER

-- provided by Kris Walpus, LMHP, RPT

Yes, corporal punishment or spanking can be appropriate for a child of 2

years & older to teach them safe boundaries. Some good guidelines &

those set by the Child Protection Agency of NE for corporal punishment or

spanking are as follows:

·Open hand with no rings, watches or bracelets
·Must be on a child's clothed buttocks to knee region of the body
No twisting of arms or limbs may be used to control or hold a child,
ONLY whole body holds

Spanking is a parental strategy that when used correctly can quickly

redirect or stop a child's dangerous behaviors before they become

seriously injured or hurt.

My 7 year old son seems to be struggling with anxiety and panic...any
suggestions that can help him ?

Are there things that I can do to better my child's responses to peer
pressure situations so that he won't keep "following the crowd" so to
speak?

Are electronic toys, even educational ones, good for young children ?

Putting away toys-- any suggestions of what might work for a 4 and 3
year-old?

My 3-year-old son is still wanting to sleep with my husband and me every
night at bed time. What is the best way to handle this?

Parenting Questions and Answers