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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!
What "Chores" for a 3-Year-old
Asked by N.F. from Austin
on October 9, 2008
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I have a brand new baby boy and a 3 year old boy. After these first 3 weeks, I have decided that my toddler needs a chart of some kind to help him visualize what is e...
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- Hi N.. I agree with making a chart and having him help out around the house. I have an 8 week old and a 4 1/2 year old. She loves to help me clean the house. I make he...
- Hi Natilie,,,, I think your doing your very best,, but i dont think 3tear olds NEED CHORES or POSTERS the gum thing is cool but thats about it youcould get up a li...
- My then 4 yo had to clear his plate from the table, empty the utensil basket (with supervision because of sharps, I take of knives) and now he unloads most of the d/w....
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...
Potty Trianing 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by L.E. from Dallas
on January 26, 2009
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Hello mom’s, I am desperate for help. I’ve been trying to potty train my 3 year old boy for some time now with NO success. I’ve tried every bribery method that...
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- Hi L., Have you tried practicing getting to the potty after he has had an accident? I got this idea from the book Potty Training in a Day. I stayed home with my son...
- My coworker also swears by the "toilet training in a day" program and she used it on her daughters more than 20 years ago! It did take more than one day (2 for one; 3...
- Hi L., I just finished what you are experiencing. Your letter is an exact replica of my son, who is now 3 yrs. 8 months. I started training him at 3 yrs. 3 months ol...
How Do I Schedule My Days So 4 Year Old Isn't Bored?
Asked by L.O. from Pocatello
on March 13, 2008
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Hello, I need help so my 4 year old and I aren't bored! Any examples of your daily schedules would really help! I also have a 20 month old son. I play with her, but ...
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- I did some Montessouri activities with my daughter when she was that age. I found two books that were great resources. They are " Montessori Play And Learn: A Pare...
- Have "stations" in your house much like preschools have. For example, in my house --- I have a basket with musical instruments. I have plastic tubs full of art/craft...
- Find a ton of friends. This has helped meet my 4 year old boys attention span quite nicely. He is a very social boy and while some kids are just happy at home playing ...
What Do You Have Out on Your Kitchen Counters?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2011
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Ok need help. I feel like my kitchen counter tops are crowded yet I have taken so many things off & put them away.
I, currently, only have a 4 piece toaster, coffee ...
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- My toaster, blender, coffe maker and my bread machine. You could get one og those hanging fruit baskets I've seen 3 tiered ones, maybe some type of organizer for keys,...
- I have the dish drainer, convection oven, a decorative pitcher that holds cooking utensils, and knife block on my counter. My kitchen is very small. My entire counte...
- Toaster oven, blender, two sets of ustensils, pasta container, coffee pot, an enclosed wooden box with drawers and doors for postage, return labels etc, a decorative j...
Potty Training a Stubborn 3 Year Old
Asked by V.P. from Kansas City
on January 26, 2009
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My 3 year old daughter is very stubborn. Girls are supposed to be easier to potty train than boys, right? Well, this one totally defies any logic. She is a great gi...
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- I have a very stubborn 4 year old girl too and I just finally got her to start wearing underwear at night so I feel your pain. You have to remember that you are the bo...
- First why have you waited until she is 3 years old? By this age habits are hard to break, this should be started as soon after 1 1/2 and certainly before they are 2...
- Your best bet is to calm down and let her do it in her own time. It will happen when she is ready. I potty trained 3 (2 girls and 1 boy), I didn't do anything and th...
What Does Your Preschooler Help You with in the Kitchen?
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on May 21, 2011
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Hi Mamas!
I have a little girl who will turn 4 in July. She has Sensory Processing Disorder, and part of her thing is she is always seeking tactile experiences. T...
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- We love making mini-pizzas. We get the premade english muffins, mix tomato paste with garlic powder and italian herbs or whatever is in the spice rack, add cheese and ...
- It's not really helping, but bowls of rice (uncooked) and beans (dried) can make fun toys. It's fun to dig in them and pour them into different containers and stuff. ...
- My 2 1/2 year old and I make biscuits. It sounds perfect for your daughter, because you measure the dry ingredients, and then "cut" the butter in until it is cornmeal ...
How Much Do Your Kids Do in the Kitchen?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on June 7, 2011
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Another mom's response got me thinking (what else is new, right?). I love having my kids in the kitchen with me. They help me all the time! My five-year old will rea...
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- Yes my kids help. They help cook, and clean up after or after meals. They also know how to cook. My 4 year old, can cook his own eggs. From start to finish... get...
- My kids both help in the kitchen regularly. They help me make dinner three of more times a week. My kids are two and five. My two year old is still doing basic thin...
- My kiddo is 8 and makes her own oatmeal, sammiches and eggs. My five year old pours cereal ;) I try to cook with them a few times a week at a minimum. I don't looooove...
Potty Training My Almost 4-Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.D. from Boston
on February 15, 2009
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My soon-to-be 4 year old daughter still refuses to use the potty. We have tried everything from bribing her with M&Ms when she sits on the potty, to pertending to be a...
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- What is your faith? Do you believe in the power of prayer? Speaking life into this situation as she falls asleep telling her exactly how she will go to the bathroom on...
- Pull-ups are a mean trick the diaper companies play on parents! I have seen so many parents start potty training their kids when they are 18 months using the pull-ups ...
- Hi L.. Congrats on your little girls big girl undies! I am a daycare provider and I have potty trained many children I always find that lots of patients,big kid und...
