Biting: Preschooler
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Child Is Always Getting Hit/pushed in Preschool
Asked by Z.A. from Raleigh
on August 22, 2008
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My son is 4 years old and started going to preschool. Everyday he comes home crying and says that a child has either pushed or hit him in school. He is neither provoki...
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- I have no idea how video games can help, I say no to that one! I would go to the Director of the preschool and let he or she know what is going on. I would give it a...
- If the teacher don't care. And don't know how to calm it down. Then i would change school if that is possible . And fine one were The teachers really care.
- The main point to stress is that fighting is not the solution and just because he is getting pushed around and he is the one coming home sad doesn't make what the othe...
Fingers in Mouth
Asked by B.W. from Tampa
on January 27, 2008
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My son has been off the Binky for 3 yrs. Never sucked his fingers. Lately he has been putting his fingers in his mouth. He is not sucking on them or biting, he just pu...
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- I am An Independent distributor for Therapeutic Essential oils. I have an oils that would work Called "Clove" It's all natural no chemicals grade a CLOVE. This May ...
- If you are going to try to put something on his fingers so he doesn't put them in the mouth. I wouldn't use hot sauce. Try something like vinegar. It smells bad, ta...
- Hi I'm a pediatrician and youre not alone in this. I get the same problem very often in my office.This is just a phase kids go thru kind of a way to liberate som anxie...
When Your Child Is the Bitee
Asked by A.H. from Rockford
on October 24, 2010
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Need advice- my 3 year old daughter is the victim of a biter. The biter is my best friend's son who is 2 1/2. He used to bite a lot when he was younger and it seemed...
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- That is tough. I think that she is probably doing the best she can. Children usually bite because they aren't communicating well. Does he talk? Does she socialize ...
- Just real quick since I have to go.... He's 2 1/2....unfortunately he won't get the point when you make them leave..... All I can advice is to make sure to conso...
- You just have to keep telling him "no biting" and monitor them more closely when y'all are hangin out. , I'd probably have my daughter sock him in the mouth if he did ...
Discipline/behavior Problem
Asked by B.B. from Austin
on July 1, 2009
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Well ladies it is the great grandmother again. My 2-1/2 year great granddaugher, has developed this problem of acting out ever time her parents drop her off at day ca...
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- Sign language could help her express her feelings which she is unable or unwilling to verbalize. Role playing could help find out why she is acting that way. Get...
- well if she keeps recieving attention she will never stop ... sadly enough you need to ignore her when she bites herself. I doubt very seriously that she bites hersel...
- As a childcare teacher of this very age for over 6 years, it is all a show to make you feel guilty! BUT do ask her if there is anything going on at the center. This co...
5 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by J.C. from Colorado Springs
on November 8, 2006
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I have a 4 year old son that will be turning 5 in December. He has stayed at home with either me, my husband or one of his grandparents all his life. He has not had as...
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- HELLO MY DAUGHTER WAS 2 BEFORE I PUT HER IN DAYCARE. SHE'S SHY AND STILL IS MY SON ON THE OTHER HAND WAS 6 MONTHS AND HE'S SO LOUD AND OUT SPOKEN. HAVE YOU TRIED SPE...
- All I can say is please find the time to spend the quality time with him that he needs that you don't seem to have right now. He did not ask to come into this world an...
- As an elementary teacher, I know that many times kids are much different at home than they are at school, though usually most are on their best behavior while in the c...
What to Look For/Ask in Preschool Interview.
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on January 30, 2011
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My husband and I have my son's first pre-school meeting on February 9. I have NO idea what kinds of questions to ask, or what to expect during this process. I am a ner...
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- I'd would ask what their staff to child ratio is and how many children attend total. How long the teachers have been working there? Do you get to see the preschool wo...
- You want to know how the day is scheduled - it is often easiest to just ask what a typical day will involve (circle time, free play, snacks, structured time etc), the ...
- I don't know about the certification/liscensing because it varies by state. What you do want to know is what the staff to child ratio is. How do they handle discipline...
How Do I Stop My Boys from Fighting??
Asked by A.T. from Boise
on October 5, 2006
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I have 2 boys who are 15 months apart. My oldest is 3, and the youngest just turned 2. They are very sweet, but laltely it seems all they do is fight over stuff!! T...
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- hi- I have a 18 mo old and one on the way so I'm forwarding some advice someone else gave me, not from personal experience! he recommended giving the fought after toy ...
- A., I struggle with this same battle day-in and day-out. I too have a 3 year old and about to be 2 year old. My boys are 16 months apart. Some days are better th...
- Hi A.*Ü* I have 3 boys, but my the oldest is 18 so no problem with him, the other 2 are 13 and 11 yrs old, and they too seem to fight still over things like clot...
Almost 3 Yo Daughter Beating Me Up...
Asked by M.H. from Boston
on December 6, 2008
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Hello ladies,
My daughter, who will be 3 in Feb, is constantly pinching, hitting, kicking or throwing things at me whenever she gets frustrated. Time outs don't seem ...
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- Hi M.. Have you asked your pediatrician for any advice? I know it is hard, but I would keep calm anytime she does this behavior. Simply remove her from your presen...
- I read good advice here last week that children don't act this way with others because they don't feel comfortable enough. This has reassured me lately because my dau...
- Sounds like she is very frustrated - why? She doesn't liek the rules? Maybe sit down and discuss the rules of the house with her - in simple terms - let her make up ...
Hi L Am Looking for a Friend for Someone to Do Assessment on a Preschooler.
Asked by J.H. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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he is 5 yo and has been in various preschools as he does not respond appropriately to things. biting kids and hitting. he also can be sweet an empatheic and is worse...
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- There is a great place in Palo Alto called the Children's Health Council. You do not need a referral, although it might be better for insurance purposes if you have on...
- 2st she should start with the pediatrician. He/She should be able to assess some basic attention, asperger, developmental delays, etc. She should also get a recommenda...
- J., I can recommend Brendan Pratt - Pratt Center in Los Altos. I work at a school and he is one of a small number I recommend to parents. Children's Health Council is...
Homeschool or Not/ Christian Moms?
Asked by K.B. from Washington DC
on February 15, 2013
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my daughter has homeschooled until this yr (2nd grade). she is in a small private school. like 7 or 8 in the class. now after half the yr is over she has begun to cry ...
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- You can certainly homeschool if you are able to do that, but more than this, you need to help her deal with life. If she can't deal with 8 in a class and being away f...
- Some kids make the transition from home to public/private just fine. Some don't. I would understand that she's crying because she is being forced to write a report o...
- Does she get along with the kids? Such a small class, so make sure there are no friends issues. That's the age! I know my husband had a small school and he said it ...
