Anger: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Behavior...
Asked by S.J. from Chico
on February 26, 2008
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Hello there...I am looking for new tricks to have up my sleeve when dealing with my 3 year old daughter. As of late she has taken to shrieeking when put on a time out....
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- I'm in a parenting class and there were 4 people last night who had similar challenges with their 3 yr olds. Seems to be a reaction to having a new sibling. You may w...
- As a former preschool teacher, and now as a nanny and parent, I understand what you are going through. In the school I taught at it was our philosophy to never make a...
- I have 2 almost-4 year olds. My daughter is a screamer too. My best advice is to ignore her when she's shrieking in time out. She's only doing it because she knows it ...
Extreme Anger in 4 Year Old Boy?
Asked by K.C. from Springfield
on October 13, 2010
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Hi everyone, I desperately need advice. I have had another awful night with my 4 year old. I want to find out if other people's kids get this mad, or if it is totall...
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- Ive always heard to ignore. you seem to do the right thing. and sometimes people just dont understand what you are going thru. good luck and God bless
- I think you should talk to the pediatrician. His behavior sounds a lot like my nextdoor neighbor's son. He was diagnosed with Asberger's and a laundry list of food all...
- This is the time when you play bad cop and good cop thing. I always use my partner. If I'm the one who makes my daughter mad and crying and screaming uncontrollably, ...
Anger
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on August 25, 2008
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I just saw the letter about someone dealing with anger and I didn't know if someone could help me understand what I'm going through. I will put this out right of the ...
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- First of all congrats on your daughters. Secondly, I'm so sorry about your loss. We lost our first child in Jan. 2005 which was our first pregnancy. My husband was ...
- Oh sweetie! Cut yourself some slack. You're little one is still little & it's hard to do anything w/ them when you feel like you're always stuck to a schedule. Not to ...
- I found myself getting really angry during my first PMS after having my second child. I knew however that this was not how I wanted to behave or feel, and that I just ...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by E.B. from Las Vegas
on November 4, 2008
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Hello wonderful moms! I need your help. My 4 year old is having a hard time focusing. Since I'm a SAHM and we don't really have the funds to send him to a preschool, I...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
4 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2007
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My son who just turned 4 has been having problems with talking back and telling me and his daycare teachers that we are mean and unfair when he is told something he do...
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- I wouldn't go the whole evaluation route. I do not think something is "wrong" with him. It sounds like he is trying on a new form of self expression that is negative...
- It sounds like he is trying to spread his wings. He's 4, but his communication skills are just not up to par yet. You say he's frustrated, and he does feel remorse for...
- ya know i am not a doctor, i maybe i am wrong, but i dont always think that "differant" behavior is due to an "illness", in my opinion, there is a name for everything ...
4 Year Old and Sexuality
Asked by A.M. from Detroit
on September 9, 2008
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I have a question for you ladies. I have been having problems with my 4 year old daughter "stretching" because she says it "makes her pee pee feel good", and touching ...
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- This is completely normal behavior. The original suggestion about turning it into a listening punishment rather than a punishment for the behavior itself is a good on...
- A., I would try to seperate the sexuality from the act and talk about the behavior instead. For example: It might feel good at the time to scream or yell or run...
- My two year ole does it also. She discovered it in her car seat and then moved on to other things in the house and now does it with her hand. She does it more when o...
How to Control Anger
Asked by J.F. from Medford
on August 3, 2008
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Hello all! I have a 3 year old son who is absolutely amazing! But recently, I have noticed that he getsangry very quick and the anger is always intense, never just ups...
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- I have to say that I am SO impressed by your candor in saying where he could be getting these habits. I would actually suggest taking an anger management class to h...
- Well I have a very active little guy. To keep him busy, socialize him, and teach him some good ways to handle frustration we enrolled him in Karate. We tried a few s...
- there is an excellent book called "The Explosive Child."It not only talks about this but gives you ways to dealwith it and you are so lucky to be sarting this early. ...
4 Year Old Daughter Making Me Insane
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on December 6, 2006
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I was just wondering if we are going through a normal phase. My 4 year old daughter is in the midst of the terrible 4's..(forget the terrible 2's, 4 is way worse!!)Lat...
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- I am having the same problem with my daughter and she is only 3!! Ever since she started daycare/preschool, I can see that she is picking up bad habits from other chil...
- Wow, we are in the same boat. I have a 4yo girl and a 20 month old girl and I am going nuts too. I know that some of my oldest's actions are due to jealousy from the...
- WOW...I was just about to post the SAME THING!!! CAN SOMEONE GIVE US HELP PLEASE!
Anger Management?
Asked by A.C. from Springfield
on February 14, 2011
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I have no idea where to begin, but I'm pretty sure I have anger issues and I'm pretty sure it's learned behavior. I remember growing up and my father had a quick temp...
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- A., First big hugs!! It's good that you recognize what you are doing. One thing you might want to try is breathe control. Just all day long, when things are g...
- Yes and or a behavoiral therapist or a sport or yoga class or maybe a family therapist.. .. Its tough bringing that to the table with some husbands but even maybe the...
- Have you always been like this? It could be due to your upbringing. Or, do you experience this short temper, once a month? As in when PMS-ing??? And IF this temper...
