Fighting: Infant
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Fighting Between Kids
Asked by D.R. from San Antonio
on December 27, 2007
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I am wondering in anyone out there has any new ideas to help curb the fighting between a son and daughter. When they do well together they do great, but it only takes...
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- D., Both my kids(older boy & younger girl) are 4 years apart & have ADHD. They're a bit older than your too now. When my son was 9, he was extremely impatent and...
- There is a total transformation program, but it is around $100 or so. I think you can sign up from their website to get newsletters via email which always have tips. ...
- If they are fighting over stuff, take it away. If they do not behave, keep them in their rooms during dinner. Make sure they do not have computers, tv's, other fun stu...
Too Much Fighting!!!
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2007
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I have 3 children. 10, 7 and 18 months. The older two are consently fighting. It is getting to the point where I just am at my wits end as to what to do. They tease ea...
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- I have the exact same problem! I have three kids 8, 6 and 19 months and the two older ones fight just like yours and now when one of the older ones comes to tattle on ...
- When a confict arises, no matter who is at fault, both need to be punished/disciplined or whatever. The one not usually at fault manipulates and has their way (if con...
- Sounds like you have your hands full right now! I would recommend the book "Siblings Without Rivalry" by Faber & Maslich - or maybe some family counseling, which could...
Fighting with Spouse
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I really would like to get some feedback from others of you regarding fighting with your spouses. I feel sometimes like we're the only ones who fight. N...
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- Hi C., My husband and I fight all the time. Several times a week usually. Usually about money or something about our son because after our son was born we found tha...
- We have been married 60 years we have a rule in our household , never go to bed on a mad always kiss and make up we saye i love you and kiss . We argue sll the ime b...
- I hope it's normal cuzz I'm in the same boat. We had our kids back to back(unplanned) and our fighting reached an all time high. We just try out best not to fight in...
Sibling Fighting
Asked by H.O. from Orlando
on January 8, 2008
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Hello. I have three wonderful children. Their ages are 3 almost 4 yr old girl and 2 1/2 yr old twins (boy/girl). My problem is that they have begun fighting with each ...
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- something i do to help with taking turns is, i bring out a timer (the one i use to bake with) and set it for one or two minutes, when they here the timer go off they k...
- You might not be able to eliminate the fighting and screaming, but you can surely reduce and control it. Rather than removing the toy that caused the problem, try to h...
- My sons are just turned 4 and 18 months. I agree with the other moms - 2 year olds just do not share. They don't understand it, can't comprehend it, and nothing will h...
Sibling Fighting
Asked by J.A. from Spartanburg
on July 7, 2010
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My children are 22 months apart, a girl who is almost 4 and a boy who is almost 2. I am an only child so I feel like I have no real reference for sibs and fighting. ...
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- "Mom! Jason's Breathing on Me" and "Siblings without Rivalry" are two great books - easy to read and full of solid information.
- i have 3 girls. adults now 28/25/20. when little and growing up they argued all the time or fought. i never allowed them to hit or say a bad word to each other. it was...
- This is totally normal. You're doing great. Everyone will survive this (including you!). Good luck.
What's Your Fighting Style!
Asked by M.K. from Dallas
on May 2, 2012
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I have come to realize that the way we handle conflict is so important for the health of our relationships....I used to the one who was always ready to clear the air b...
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- hmmm i get quiet and distant if i'm upset and would rather write a letter on how i feel. If the argument involves Emmy then I go all protective and can actually argue...
- Well your husband sounds like my ex. After 18 years I can say with conviction there is no fighting or communication style that works with them. After all they are al...
- I prefer not to really "fight", so I immediately approach the situation and my husband from a place of trying to understand his motivations. I want to give him all th...
Homework and Fighting
Asked by B.A. from Mobile
on September 18, 2006
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Well my thing is for one my boys are constantly fighting. My 11 year old is ADHD and seems to pester my oldest more than he should. BUt when he does my 13 year old jus...
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- I have two kids too. The oldest, a girl, is almost 13 and the youngest, a boy, is 9. My son has ADHD and bother his sister tremendously, especially when he's not on ...
- HI B. I have been a teacher for the last five years and I know how frustrating homework can be for both the child and the parent. I would suggest finding out the rea...
- As far as the homework thing goes, my husband and I are going through the same exact thing with my 11-year-old stepdaughter. Except that she's ALOT worse. She does t...
Whats with All the Fighting???
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on September 29, 2008
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My three year old and almost two year old had been getting along better then I could have ever imagined. Until recently! My two year old now tries to pick fights with...
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- I don't really have an answer for you, but wanted to say my 2 year old (girl) really picks oon my 3.5 yr old (boy) too - what is it with that?! Talk about the terrible...
- Use timeouts. Two is old enough to understand time out. Have a chair (or two) set up away from everything that you can have them sit in. The way that I found most e...
- E., Part of this is that Geiger is in his terrible twos and has the Toddler Laws of Property in his head (I'll get to that in a minute). Part of this is also that ...
Help... the Boys Are Fighting
Asked by M.O. from Baton Rouge
on August 18, 2008
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I have two boys, ages 4 and 7, they share a room and have always been very close. Lately, we have been dealing with lots of arguements and even fighting between the tw...
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- M. Some is normal sibling issues, some is probably the age gap. You probably have one in school and he is really growing up and thinks his brother is a baby, compare...
- Yes you have to let them work it out. If it get's physical, due to the age difference, you have to step in of course, otherwise it is a pecking order thing and you as...
- Let them work it out as much as possible. Lay down the rules that they cannot yell or use mean language, or of course physically hurt each other. Then they have to wo...
How to Stop Fighting with Husband?
Asked by K.W. from Cumberland
on September 30, 2010
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My husband and I fight constantly. Never about anything serious though, What can I do everyday to ensure no arguing?? How can I stop the fighting and keep him happy?
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- I think we all have this problem from time to time. I have tried this in the past, and it has worked for me. Make up your mind that tomorrow you will not say ONE ...
- happiness is a two way street. if you are only working toward keeping someone else happy and not doing anything for yourself, you going to end up resentful and not ver...
- Are you having sex often enough? Sorry, but with the last three words of your post "keep him happy" - that's all that came to mind.
