Birth Plan: Preschooler
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Unruly 3 Year Old
Asked by D.D. from Syracuse
on July 24, 2008
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I wrote a couple of weeks ago and i really need some advise. My 3 year old girl is completely out of control. She does not listen to anyone, she is horribly bratty, ...
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- Some days I can really relate to that with my 3 year old. I have been really scrutinizing what causes a bad day vs. a good day... Bad days involve poorly schedule...
- D., maybe that is why she's acting out, because she's not going to be the only one in your life anymore. when she rips toys out of other kids hands, do you see ...
- It will be tough for a while, but have you tried recognizing and praising good behaviour when it happens and ignoring the bad behaviour as long as no one is hurt or in...
My 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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Please help, I'm so frustrated, I just want to cry. My 3 year old doesn't seem to sleep more than 8-9 hours in a 24 hour period. Aren't kids this age supposed to get...
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- DO NOT LOCK THAT DOOR! Not only is it a safety issue, it's a serious emotionally-crippling issue too! My gut feeling on this is that you are starting the bedtime r...
- Try starting the wind-down routine earlier, like at 7pm. If she has a difficult time with transition, the routine is going to be on the "long" side no matter what. ...
- I have three girls in school. Two in elementary and one in highschool. The two in elementary, I call "Medium Fries". While in elementary, they follow a pretty tight...
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...
Do You Think 3 Year Old Preschool Is Important?
Asked by T.O. from Chicago
on July 29, 2008
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My husband and I have been discussing preschools. After looking into them (mainly the cost) My husband feels it might not be necessary for our son to attend. I think...
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- Hi, I think you could skip the 3 year old program and just send him to a 4 year old program next year! To me a 3 program is just about play time and the 4 program t...
- There are alot of factors to base your decision on. For my now 6 y.o, I sent her to 3 and 4 year old preschool because she was ready to get out of the house, I had a n...
- Are you a SAHM? I know there's a west side homeschooling organization that has a homeschool preschool group and they probably do some group activities. If I can find t...
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!
How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
Conflicted over Whether to Send My 3 Year Old to Preschool or Not
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on July 24, 2011
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My son is 3 years old and I feel that there is a societal pressure to put him in preschool. Every other parent I know is sending their kids this age, some even started...
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- Hi, I would say that he needs social interactions with his peers, so yes. On the other hand, you can still do educational things with him at home and still take him...
- I think it's optional. Your son probably doesn't NEED preschool at this age, and he won't be left behind if you don't send him. It's a great opportunity for kids who...
- I struggled with that same issue with my kids. They were already very bright and my one child could already read. I did send them to preschool at the age of 3, morni...
ADHD In 3 Year Old
Asked by M.N. from Denver
on December 24, 2008
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We have been observing our 3 year old for the last year and 1/2 for signs of ADHD. Well her symptoms have escalated in the last month. She is very defiant, gets frustr...
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- M., I believe that your question is on the minds of many parents these day, because I believe that more and more children will be seen as ADHD. I am in the process of...
- Hi M., I am also the parent of a 3 year old, soon to be 4. My daughter is a live wire from the moment she wakes up until we can finally get her to lay still and go...
- M., Merry Christmas! There is a book that I highly recommend. It is called, "Is This Your Child" by Dr. Doris Rapp. She is an Pediatric Environmental Allergist, a...
Very Needy 3 Year Old
Asked by M.N. from San Francisco
on December 2, 2008
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Hi, I am exhausted by my 3 1/2 year old. She is in school mornings, and loves it, and when she's home she's with me and her little sister, and we're mostly cooped up a...
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- Hi - I'm right there with you. This morning, PBS cartoon, cheerios, blankie and I still couldn't get through a 10 minute shower (HAD to wash my hair - you know the fee...
- "Needy" and "3 year old" are redundant. Same with "high maintenance" and "baby" or "toddler". They're all needy and require a great deal of maintenance. I've typed ...
- Can you have her nap? My daughter is 4 and a half, and i still make her "Nap" for my sanity. And hour or two in her room playing is heaven sent. Some days she just ...
Do You "Sneak" Your 3 Year Old In?
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2011
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We are planning to go to Legoland and Sea World next week, both of which have a "under 3 - free" policy. DD just turned 3 in June. She's average height and weight, b...
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- I think "white lies" depend on the intent... If your child really isn't going to get much out of it and you're going for your family/bigger kids, then I think it's ...
- Nope, never did. As soon as my daughter wasn't free at Disneyland I paid full pop for the annual pass. I only did trips like this when I could afford it and I prefer...
- i say lett her in free stuff at the park is expensive plus she is three they can live hehe lol
