Dress Up: 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 ...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
4 Year Old Daughter Only Wants to Play with Boys
Asked by L.M. from Hartford
on December 13, 2011
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My 4 year old just started preschool this past fall. She has always had boy friends at home and hasn't really had a lot of interaction with girls her age. She is very ...
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- I don't see a reason to be concerned. Not all L. girls have to play w L. girlsls. Boys are more fun, especially if she likes to play in the dirt, with trucks, and play...
- She sounds like me when I was that age. Pretty normal!
- Not at all. She is 4. She is having fun with other kids her age and is interacting in an appropriate manner. What is there to worry about?! (well, besides the fac...
My 3 Year Old Son Loves to Dress like a princess.......what Should I Do?
Asked by K.L. from Santa Barbara
on July 7, 2008
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For about 4 months my 3 year old son has been very attracted to the Disney princessess and any other princess-like characters. When he has the opportunity he likes to...
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- When my daughter came along, my son was 2 1/2 years old. Once she started receiving dress up clothes, he always dressed up with her and the neighborhood girls, and the...
- The real truth is, is that your son doesn't have gender identity. They don't really grasp the concept of "boys" and "girls." He doesn't know that he is a "boy." Chi...
- Hey K., Hi, My name is V. and I have a 17 year old son!! Society has put alot of pressure on us through the years and has made "things like dressing like a prin...
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...
3-Year Old Bedroom Disaster Area
Asked by C.M. from Chico
on February 25, 2008
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My 3-year old DD's bedroom is a disaster area!! She has a shelf unit for books and in the bottom is two pink see through totes, two baskets and a toy box. It does no...
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- oh C. you were singing my song you know what I did I had my girls go to a friends house next door for the day and guess what I did I cleaned out and took out a lot...
- Hi C., I have two suggestions. The first is to pare down her possessions by giving some away to a Goodwill type place. This will teach her the good value or helping o...
- For the stuffed animals. I bought one of those nets that hang in the corner of the room. I arranged them all so that my daughtor could see them. they wernt all over th...
Average Daily Routine for a 3 Year Old
Asked by R.H. from Seattle
on November 4, 2009
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I am wondering if other moms could share their daily routines with their kid(s). My 3 year old is in preschool 3 days a week, but I often wonder if my husband and I a...
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- What a wonderful family you've created. I'm a retired (special ed) preschool teacher - and you can spend hours of play with no props except newspaper, rags, and your ...
- This is a great question and I'm excited to hear what other Mom's have to say. I have twins that just turned 3 and I am ALWAYS worrying that I'm not doing enough for ...
- our house is a two income house. 630- kids get up on their own, potty, get dressed for the day. 715 load up car and go to preschool. Lots of fun learning activiti...
4 Year Old Not Listening
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on December 16, 2010
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I am having a hard time with my 4 year old listening. Tonight my request was that the playroom get cleaned up before we watch any tv and get ready for bed. He just s...
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- At 4 he isn't sure what cleaning is, true! BUT, in your explanation, you were pretty clear on the directions and what you needed. Yeah, maybe telling him to put all ...
- OK... time outs in the room are not time outs :( they just play unsupervised in there....he is thinking...sweet I get to go to my room and play. Time outs need to be i...
- I have a "strong willed" 4 year old as well, and it amazes me how well she knows how to control situations. I'll tell her she can't play with a certain toy if she has...
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....
4 Year Old Boy Playing Dress up with Girls' Costumes
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on May 27, 2008
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A friend of mine is wondering if it is unusual that her 4 year old son to likes to play dress up and dress up in princess dresses, etc. He has a younger almost 3 yea...
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- It's Ok, I have 7 kids, 4 boys and 3 girls, My boys always played dress up with their sister's, the girls were even to get the boys to dress up in girl clothes well up...
- I would like to say that if your friend is really concerned about it, she can get him his own dress up clothes and give him just as much attention while wearing them a...
- I think it is perfectly normal, and he will outgrow it. My son is constantly wearing a princess dress, he knows all the princesses names, etc. He too is surrounded by ...
