Acting Up: Puppets
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Mom-in-law Is Trying to Ruin My Marriage
Asked by B.R. from Tulsa
on February 21, 2008
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HELP! How do I deal with a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law? Seriously, I think she wants nothing more than me to disappear! My husband has been the only par...
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- You need to give up the daycare for friends and help out in case of emergency only. Other people's children don't need to be around all this drama anyway. Your's unf...
- Hi B., Well, it was bound to happen. A new wife enters and things change. It's normal. It may have been better to discuss it beforehand, break it gently that you wou...
- Well I honestly feel you must stick to your guns with this situation. You are the mother of those children now and she must respect that. Also, you should let you kno...
School Is Out and Daughter Is Almost Unbearable
Asked by V.O. from New York
on June 22, 2008
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My almost 5 yr old daughter is usually calm, happy and very loving. Now that pre-k is over she has been whining, disrespectful, even spitting when we are disciplining...
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- This time every year I have problems with my usually very well behaved easy going kids. I think you're right the schedule change throws them off. Plan play dates with ...
- She is both excited and nervous. It will all end when she starts school, but until then you will just have to do a lot of counting to ten and deep breathing. Hang in t...
- It sounds like she is bored. She had a regular routine going at school and now that she isn't there it's hard for her. Try making a schedule for her for the dayt...
How Do I Chose Between Two kids....very Worn Down
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 2, 2011
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In a nut shell: I have 2 boys 13 and 4y/o. My 13 y/o has been difficult since day 1, never played alone, and always needed to be encouraged, always bucked when the goi...
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- Sorry, but my only "thought" is "are you kidding me"?? First, I don't "choose" between my 5 children. I love them all more than life itself, and it would just never oc...
- First off, your post made me cry. I feel for both of your children. They will never be good enough for you and that is just sad. Second, how do you not have enough ...
- ok to put this bluntly . Some kids are just average. That's me I was average in every way and even failed at some things. The only thing I am good at is singing and...
Behavioral Issues at Preschool
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on November 20, 2009
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Moms, I really need your insight! I have a 3-year-old daughter (3 in June) who is exhibiting really bad behavior at preschool. Please bear with me! She attends 2 days...
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- I second the room mom idea. I don't think there is something "wrong" with her.
- I would recommend that you stay in the classroom with her for several days to monitor. Offer to be a room Mom for the day and watch for yourself her interactions and h...
- My DS went through some similar issues. We ended up changing daycares and his behavior improved dramatically. The center he was at was too chaotic for his personality ...
2 Year Old Hitting, Kicking & Pulling Hair
Asked by M.F. from Jacksonville
on December 17, 2008
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My daughter just turned 2 on December 15th. She started a little part time pre-school in September that she attends 3 days a week for 3 hours each day. Other than wh...
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- Hi M.- Its tough. Its normal for the age though. I think the most important thing is that your attitude be that the behavior is ABSOLUTELY NOT ACCEPTABLE. She may be l...
- Hi M. I am a preschool teacher for 8 years of older ones younger 2's. What works for me is to stay calm, crouch down to their level and show them a gentle touch. Ta...
- I happen to agree with you that time-outs don't make sense when they're so little...of course others will disagree, lol! google 'conscious discipline' and also take a...
Seeking Moms in the Naperville Area - Preschool Advice
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on November 15, 2008
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I'm looking at 2 year old preschool programs for my son and have narrowed it down to two choices: Creative Learning on Triton Ave. and Peter Pan on Oelseon Drive in N...
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- We moved to Naperville over the summer from so. Cal and a friend of a friend (with 4 older kids) highly recommended Creative Nursery. Her kids had been to Peter Pan (...
- I don't know the creative learning place. But my daughter went to Peter Pan more than 20 years ago. She was at the one that at that time was on chicago av in napervi...
- Hi, My daughter also went to Peter Pan on 75th street and it was amazing. She had to leave because we moved and she started kindergarten but till today she still ta...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
2.5 Year Old Girl Who Is NEVER Quiet and Changes Her Outfit Throughout the Day.
Asked by J.S. from Atlanta
on August 17, 2009
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How do you teach a very smart and articulate two and a half year old to shut her mouth ?!?
She is fine going to time out but will sit and sing, loudly. She always sin...
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- Mom, Get use to it! It sounds like you have a little DIVA on your hands! My 9 year old daughter is the exact same way. She sings and dances all around the house a...
- You have to appreciate her creativity! Maybe try to harvest her creativity into an art or music class or dance where she has an outlet to display her talent. As a the...
- You're not alone! My daughter is exactly the same...I swear she was talking when she was delivered in the hospital. There are days that my ears literally ache (so I ...
Flying with a 17 Month Old.....
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on March 13, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are flying out next week to go to GA for Easter.. Thankfully, I know it's only a little under 2 hour flight but I'm really concerned about how my son is...
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- Wanted to know how your flight experience was I have an 18 month old boy as well. I was considering visiting family but nervous. www.DiscoveryToysLink.com/LisaRyan ...
- When we flew with our DD at this age, even though we still could have had her fly for free, we paid for a seat and brought her carseat with us. She behaved like she d...
- Spend the extra money, get his OWN seat, and use his car seat. It's the only safe way to go...just like in car.
Tantrums
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on April 22, 2008
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Hi moms! Thank you in advance! My 19 month old Kaylie has always been a bit more dramatic then others her age. Depending on where we are it is an absolute battle to...
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- Welcome to toddlerhood! Obviously all kids are different and your daughter appears to have a problem transitioning and that little boy does not. One way to ease the...
- I made a deal with my daughter at that age. If she was going to have a fit every time we had to leave, then we had to stop going. I also made a huge deal if she left...
- I think she is just frustrated...which isn't fun! At 19 months she is still maturing mentally and doesn't see the big picture of why we need to leave NOW, therefore is...
