Behavior: First Response
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Seeking Advice Concerning Behavior
Asked by N.H. from San Diego
on April 10, 2009
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I have a wonderful little boy who'll be 4 in June who has been having a lot of difficulty with acting out at preschool. His teachers have had to spend a lot of time an...
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- My son had similar problems. He acted out when he felt hurt or without control. What the teachers and parents of the other children didn't understand was that taking ...
- N., I work with parents and preschools and I promise you, you are NOT alone with this challenge. It sounds as though your son's school is proceeding wisely; resp...
- I also have two boys and, while mine are older now, I have learded a lot from watching SuperNanny on TV. She is really great with kids & their parents. If you have not...
How to Handle Behavior Problems with My Son
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on October 26, 2007
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Hi Moms
My son has been attending the same daycare preschool for 3 1/2 years. I t was in the home for the first 2 years and last year they moved to a building and exp...
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- You probably should start looking for alternative care arrangements. Peer pressure is a powerful thing, and if the school and parents cannot redirect the other childre...
- When I read this, my first response is to change his daycare arrangement. It's obvious that they are not handling the situations (whatever they are) and are sending c...
- Ugh, that sucks. My SIL has a son who ran into conflicts with boys in his kindergarten class encouraging him to misbehave. He's really a great kid, loves to help the...
Behavior Problems Caused by Diet????
Asked by M.L. from Spartanburg
on November 20, 2008
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Hello moms,
A lot of you have been following my post about my 5 year old daughter's behavior. Well it is getting worse. I do have appointments set up for her for a ...
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- Everything that Mimi said is true. My son was also diagnosed with ADHD at 5, and when I switched his diet around to organic foods and stopped the dyes and chemicals f...
- Processed foods with artificial colors, flavorings, sweeteners, and the loads of sugars and hydrogenated fats in the typical American diet are bound to be doing harm! ...
- My first question would be why is the behavior only exhibited during the week? I'm a little concerned about your Pediatrician putting such a harsh label on her behavio...
ADD/ADHD?? How to Determine If Behavior Is Normal or If We Might Have an Issue.
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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My Son who is almost 5 is and has always been a very active boy.Lately he just doesn't want to listen and follow directions and honestly it just seems like he is bounc...
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- My 6-year-old always seemed like he was nonstop from the time he woke up until I would hold him in my arms to get him to calm down long enough to go to sleep. He has b...
- This is near and dear to my heart! Our four year old daughter was just diagnosed with ADHD--some hyperactivity and not listening is developmentally typical for young ...
- Some of the web sites mentioned below regarding ADD/ADHD are really good. My son who is now 11 was officially diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, by a psychiatrist who speci...
Seeking Parenting Advice?
Asked by J.D. from Seattle
on January 8, 2008
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Hi, I have a 27 month old girl who just recently decided she does not want to go to bed. As soon as we lay her down she screams, kicks, jumps and yells and it goes on...
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- Hi J., I think it is a normal phase that kids go through, and with # 2 on the way it will probably just keep changing. Around 2-2 1/2 we had him sleeping in his ow...
- Hi J.! As hard as it may be, your husband has the right idea. I recently had the same problem with my 15 month old. As long as you give in and go into the room your da...
- Is she getting out of bed or just yells? If she is getting out of bed then i would sit in her room and just put her back in bed without saying anything. Don't talk to...
4 1/2 y.o. Pees on brother...Should I Be Concerned About Behaviour??
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on April 16, 2009
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Okay moms, here is the situation. I am at work and get a text from husband that oldest son ( will be 5 in July) pees all over brother (age 3) while they are playing ...
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- I agree with Karee W but I'd like to point out one thing that nobody else has said. I just want to make clear w/o a doubt that this behavior is damaging to the younge...
- We have had the same thing happen!!! Our 5 year old peed on his brother. He laughs and thinks it's funny, he does it in the bathtub. I wonder if it's just a 'boy' t...
- Yes. If he still is continuing to do this despite your best efforts to redirect him and to explain why this can't go on (why it is wrong)-- you need to seek the assis...
Help! Terrible 3'S
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 3, 2008
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My 3-year-old daughter has turned from a very sweet baby into a very stubborn and disrespectful child. I remember having some challenges with my son at this age (he's ...
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- I highly recommend "How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen and Listen So Your Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Three can definitely be a very trying a...
- Hi Ann, 3 was way worse for our son than 2. He was pretty verbal, so the things he would come up with to say were so frustrating. Even now, he "disciplines" us right ...
- Ann, You've probably heard this before, but the power of positive praise is tremendous. Whenever you "catch" your daughter being good, praise her up and down for it. ...
Any Ideas for Treating 4Yr Old ADHD
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on October 22, 2008
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I'm head over heels with my 4yr. old. My son was diagnosed with ADHD in April in I must say it has truly been a roller coaster. At first It was a hard thing to believe...
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- Hi C., My nephew has inattentive ADD. My sister sent me this link yesterday. http://www.second-hand-news.com/index.html As far as doctors, I'm no help, my sis...
- C.- Hang in there! I know that parenting an ADHD child can be a challenge. But, there is hope! If you haven't already read the book, "Healing the New Childhood Epi...
- I would recommend searching this site under the headings on the left hand side. Many parents have discussed their experience with various Dr's and health professionals...
Academic Punishment? AAAAHHH
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on January 19, 2009
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Hi Moms~
I am in need of some advice really bad here! My son, he is in 6th grade. He loves his sports, popularity, clothes, friends...everything that just does ma...
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- I think baseball season is too far off to use as a realistic consequence. Maybe if the behavior is still ongoing once baseball season is here he can go to the game an...
- I would sign him up, but stress the importance of the grades and school work and that this whole thing is a partnership between you. Help him with some organization sk...
- MLH I too have a somewhat disorganized and LAZY 7th grader I get where you are coming from. Since he is nit really failing in any subject but you know he can do bette...
Getting My 5 Year Old Son to Open up and Talk to Us About His Day
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on October 21, 2008
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I'm having a hard time getting my 5 year old son to open up and talk to us about his day at school or what's going on with him (his behavior). I don't know what to do?...
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- My daughter is 5, and just has trouble remembering all the things she did if I ask her general questions. So, I have found a way of finding out what she did. I ask t...
- The main thing to remember is that your son is still young and developmentally kids this age don't always recount things that happened during the day especially if to ...
- Honestly there's not a lot you can really do besides asking him. If locks up, I would just let it go. Keep the questions to just a couple. Like who did you play with...
