Hi,

My 3 year old has had sleeping issues ever since he was born. We tried various remedies but nothing really ever worked with the sleep. Until recently the sleep was the only major issue but of late he has behaviourally deteriorated a lot -- I know tantrums are the norm for this age but he has always been a very calm child and now he will not do anything without screaming, hitting and creating a scene. I have seen various homeopaths in person over the course of the last 2 years but now honestly cannot afford one as my husband and I have both been lost our jobs in recent months. {Does anyone know a hom. in NY that may see me pro bono?}

Let me start at the beginning -- I had a relatively straightforward pregnancy but developed mild preeclampsia towards the end for which I was given some pitocin to induce labour. He was a small baby, 6lbs 3oz but nursed well and grew very quickly after the first couple of weeks. I vaccinated him at 2 months after which he cried for 6 hours straight -- has not been vaccinated since but I suspect the DtaP had a lot to do with this reaction and ultimately the eczema and reflux that followed. He was always ahead developmentally, even now is remarkably mature for his age, picks things up really quickly. Walked at 14 months but other than that all his milestones were reached before the appropriate age. Loves music and can carry a tune very well, loves to read and play sports -- he honestly excels in everything he does. He can be shy although is generally extroverted -- once he gets to know you, he will go to lengths to entertain you. Loves attention, gets cranky and irritable when we are not paying him any. Lately a lot of screaming and shouting when he does not get his way -- I have tried cutting out sugar, so far hasn't done any good. He has always been a restless sleeper and since I bfed him until he was about 2.5 I always thought this was the reason but I have since weaned him and there hasn't been a huge change. He has given up his one nap and sleeps roughly 11 hours at night waking 2-3 times usually crying loudly when he wakes and very difficult to put back to sleep -- tosses and turns for a good 10-15 minutes. I had my daughter when he was just about 2 -- big change in his life obviously. He is a very caring brother most of the time but has of late become aggressive and will push her often now especially when he's angry (even when he's angry at someone else) Tends to be on the constipated side, if he doesn't have fruit/enough fibre he will usually not be able to go. There has been a lot of tension in the house due to job loss and a few other things going on in the family so this could possibly be a reason. I also feel that he is cranky because of missing the nap but he just won't settle in the afternoon at all. Has a birthmark (strawberry shaped) under his nose since birth. He's a big boy, 95th percentile for height and weight. Very mischievous eyes. His feet usually sweat a lot and tend to smell a little. Has great thirst, drinks water like a fish though loves cold milk too and will want it all the time if asked. He loves sweet things, especially chocolate and ice cream but also cheese and bread. Not a very fussy eater actually but does love the sweet stuff.
The eczema is up and down but when it is there, it is almost soley on the lower back and legs. Also sometimes around the tummy. He has dry skin mostly and itches it a great deal. He is disturbed by loud noises for eg the sound of the tap fully turned on in the bath and vacuum cleaners. He is generally very affectionate, loves kissing and hugging us. He does have a tendency to catch cold esp if his hair is wet and he is in the cold air.
He's scared of dogs but that's about it. Gets very upset when told off. Has been a bit clingier than usual with me of late.

That's all I can think of for now, would really appreciate any advice.

Thank you so much

Dear Jamie
Best option for you is to seek counsil from a "student" homeopathic clinic in the New York area
directory
www.homeopathic.org
most often these student clinics have reduced fees for casetaking.

Seeking prescriptions on line via "discussion forums" is not in the best interest of your child.
This is why:
1-Who will do the follow up monotoring-(one prescription is never enough)
2-who will help you with any aggravations caused by remedies-
3-who will aid you in potency selection/alterations-

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Hi I am a Flower Essence therapist from near cambridge (UK).
There is a lady in Irleand called Ann Callaghan who makes "Indigo " essences for children. They are very effective. She will also make up a bottle for you and post it out.
She would only need to speak to you by telephone to help you with a bespoke essence.
I have had two children with similar issues. Look at Jan Tober "Indigo Children".

Almost all sleep problems are both behavioral issues and are due to something parents do, usually with the best intentions, to make sleep harder for their kids.
I suspect that she has never known how to fall asleep on her own. I suspect that her last waking memory involves a parent. She needs to have a simple, routine bed time ritual and then needs to fall asleep without a parent present in the room. If she falls asleep with one of you in her room, or she falls asleep in a room other than her bedroom, she will continue to get up

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