Acting Up: Toddler
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4 Year Old with Attitude
Asked by D.P. from Gainesville
on February 22, 2010
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ok so i know i ask alot of question,but im just curious how yall handle these kinds of thing. so my oldest daughter is 4 and she had the bad and very rude attitude lik...
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- Sounds like she has a subconscious issue making her feel like she should be in charge... could even be a "past life" influence where she was the parent and her dad was...
- you've gotten a lot of good advice. Be sure not to over discipline. That will either back fire or crush her spirit. Be reasonable. I always send other mom's struggli...
- There are a few things I'd recommend (some based upon other people's advice and some of my own). We grew-up in a very disciplinarian environment - respect was expec...
Acting Out
Asked by L.L. from Denver
on May 6, 2008
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We have a 3 year old grand daughter in our house that is very "rebellious" over everything. It's no to everything, back-talking like she is a teenager and going out o...
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- You are wonderful to be raising your granddaughter! Kids at 3 I think are way worse then any terrible twos by far! I think being super consistent, time outs for sa...
- Children dealing with birth parent visits have issues they deal with that are different from many other children. I'd recommend play therapy with a therapist that wor...
- L., First I have to say good for you for raising your grandchildren when they needed you. My mom raised my oldest son when my then youngest developed so many problem...
HELLLLP Attitude Control
Asked by K.O. from Miami
on June 25, 2009
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first let me tell you I have three beautiful girl (2,5,& 7). The girls are very well behaved. They have their days, but for the most part they are great girls. My prob...
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- Hi, K.. Well, it's very fashionable among young people - even kids your daughter's age - to act this way. Chances are that there is a popular little girl, or a pod of ...
- Hi! Im so sorry about your daughters change in attitude. I am the mom of 2 & we are in the military & we move around...A LOT!!! I suspect that your daughter is having ...
- I would plan a girls day out with just her, were she wants to go, so you two can talk one on one. Sounds like she is either upset with the move or having had a terribl...
Attitude
Asked by T.R. from Kalamazoo
on April 6, 2007
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Okay, my son will be 3 yo next month and already he acts like he is a teenager with the back talk, tantrums, and attitude. My husband and I wont stand for this. Has...
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- The good news is that as he gets a little older... a little of the discipline duties get to be shared... especially if you get him into a pre-school. Don't be afraid o...
- Hi T., I have a three year old also. I am in the same boat as you. I was so excited because he never went through the terrible twos that I heard so much about. Now...
- I have three boys, twin who will be 5 next month and a 16month old. It does get better. The attitude came along at age 4 with the twins. I find that time in the corner...
I Am Lazy and Stupid for Being a SAHM..what!
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on February 18, 2011
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So this is more a rant then anything else. my neighbor told me that i was an idiot who couldnt get a job (now this is the first time i have ever talked to her) now my ...
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- Let her know you are more than capable of being a sahm you'd rather not work & let another person be the primary care giver take to your son, work for a pay check then...
- Take the upper position and blow it off. She is trying to get you upset and is jealous. Think no more about it. Dr Phil : Good fences make good neighbors. C.
- Hi, I just have to add a few things here. First of all, no one should make anyone feel less than adequate in regard to what they do and the choices they make. I am su...
Attitude
Asked by M.Y. from Kalamazoo
on September 20, 2011
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I have a 7 yr old daughter who has MAJOR attitude and I am not sure how to begin to correct it. I thought for sure we wouldn't have to address this until the teen yea...
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- It has taken me many painful years to learn this (my girls are now 12 and almost 16) but sometimes we moms make the attitude worse without even realizing it. Kids, es...
- You might have a conversation with her about the things that you you are having problems with, at a time when things are calm. Then lay out the rules...for example: ...
- I think, with all due respect, the only thing you have an obligation to help her "get" right now, is that if she crosses you there will be hell to pay. In my opinion,...
2 Year Old Acting Out
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on March 21, 2008
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I have a 2 year old daughter who has always been well behaved. Ever since we brought home our son she has been acting out. I know that this can be normal but I am se...
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- Hi K., I just had a baby 10 months ago and my young one did the same thing. I love to watch supernanny and have read all kinds of parenting books and just tried all ...
- she could be jealous of the baby. Get her more involved with helping you, and spend some alone time with her so she feels important
- First would be to relax she is only two and know there is a baby, who is in her eyes taking all of your time, it wouldn't matter if she had your attention 90% of the d...
Why Is My 6 Year Old Soooo Defiant?
Asked by K.H. from Wausau
on January 21, 2012
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All right, here's the thing, my 6 year old daughter's dad called me yesterday telling me she was cought in school trying to cut her hair, she's done this outside of sc...
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- This doesn't sound "defiant" it sounds like perfectly normal behavior. Children are not perfect. They annoy their friends, and sometimes they are NOT sorry about wha...
- All I can say is Thank God, I'm not alone! I have the same kid on my hands. Aggressive, bossy, judgmental, and exhausting. I got an mp3 book, it's also available i...
- My six year old boy was an angel till about 4 months ago. He's going through a defiant stage too. Talking back, mocking, playing mean little tricks on other kids, et...
5 Year Old with Defiant and Aggressive Behavior
Asked by C.M. from Rockford
on November 1, 2011
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I am at my wits end. My 5 year old (almost 6) and he has been displaying defiant and aggressive behavior in school and at home. At home, he tends to get rough with h...
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- Could it be that your son is in need of a more consistent, empathic parenting style? Do you have consistent rules with definite consequences when they're broken? Emp...
- Sounds like my son! He was kicked out of preschool, that i worked at. When I found a dr psychiatrist who would see such a young child he was diagnosed with ADHD. And w...
- I can completely relate - my son is the same age and sounds very similar. We have taken him to loads of children psychologists, play therapists, ocupational therapist...
Anyone Have Any Advice on Preteen Attitude????
Asked by L.D. from Kansas City
on August 29, 2008
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My daughter is 11 1/2 going on 31. Does anyone have any advice about how to handle pre-teen attitude???? Lately, it's gotten worse. I really think that it's just ge...
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- In the past I have dealt with children who were being disrespectful at a child care center. When they said something with an attitude, I told them they may not speak ...
- Dear L., Hang in there. I would say for the most part, let it roll off you. Although I don't think you should have to tolerate anything abusive or offensive. Maybe...
- Good Morning L., what your in for is sort of like a roller coaster ride of a life time. Girls get those little attitudes all the time. If you check with your mom she c...
