Getting Ready: Child
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Getting Ready in the Morning Is a Challenge
Asked by D.K. from Milwaukee
on February 24, 2010
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My 4-1/2 year old daughter takes forever to get ready in the morning for preschool. She goes to school 5 days a week and I have a hard time getting her to finish getti...
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- This is very normal behavior and I would not discipline or punish her for it. That will just make mornings and school a bad thing, and you've got many years of school ...
- First of all, stop telling her over and over. We are going through similar issues with my soon to be 4 yo son and I realized that the more I repeat myself the less he...
- Have you tried giving her a tiny piece of chocolate or something as an award for doing a good job in the morning, Maybe the discipline chart is to far out in the futu...
Four Year Old Getting Ready in the Morning
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 5, 2011
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Hi Ladies,
I have a four year old DS that I have started pushing towards getting ready in the morning by himself. This includes brushing teeth, going to the potty w...
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- I think he is doing great. He is still young to get through all of this on your schedule, without some reminders. He knows what to do, but is still waking up and d...
- Yes and no. You should be having him do all these things, but to expect that you won't need to prod him is unrealistic. Four is generally too young to expect him to ...
- To get up, ready, out the door, without being distracted. No, mine couldn't do that at 4. My kindergartners didn't do it without prodding and reminding. Start a...
Getting Ready in the Morning?
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on July 21, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I was wondering what your morning routine is like. Having 2 boys it can be kind of hectic for me. It takes about 5-10 minutes to do hair and make-up and t...
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- The brushing of teeth with mascara is hilarious!!! I only have 1 (1 year old) boy, but I get ready super quick with him in the bathroom. He won't lift the to...
- I have always cherished the Me Time, which starts after 4:45 a.m., when I wake up. I get up and get myself ready. Then I relax with a cup of coffee, check email, read ...
- Hi S.! I defintely understand hectic crazy mornings! My 3 year old daughter makes it tough enough because she is NOT a morning person! :) Props to you girlfriend f...
How Not to Struggle with a 6 Year Old Every Morning Before School?
Asked by L.M. from Sherman
on September 28, 2008
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I been very frustrated and not looking forwarding during school week to wake my son up to get him ready to go school.
He always, always fights with me and tells me he...
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- It is very hard to deal with a sleepy head in the morning. Try putting him to bed 30 minutes earlier and see if that helps. Have your try letting an alarm clock wake h...
- Hi L. - I couldn't help but want to respond to your question since I have a new Kindergarten child that has been in preschool and we've had these same issues. Here's s...
- Check out www.childrensmiraclemusic.com. It truly has been miraculous for my kids in the morning! They love it and I don't have to pester them anymore. A. Robison
5 Year Old Starving for Attention
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I need some suggestions or insight on what to do about my daughter's behavior. She is 5 years old and she is a wonderful caring little girl, but seems to have...
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- I am a full time, stay at home mom, I now homeschool my youngest 2, but two out of my 4 kids were attention hogs like your daughter. The other two are quiet and avoid ...
- I have a girl, now almost 7 years old... and I went through that too. Try getting the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6 Year Old" from www.amazon.com It is enligh...
- Dear K., I understand your frustration. As a parent coach, I can tell you that this is a very common challenge for parents. Below is a link to an article I wrote...
Looking for Tips/tricks/ideas for Getting Ready Faster
Asked by T.C. from Provo
on October 26, 2008
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I need ideas or tips for getting ready faster. I feel like it takes so much time to get ready for the day that its almost not even worth it. I'm sick of being late f...
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- I have naturally curly unruly hair. I always wore my hair shoulder length and it took forever for it to dry with blowdryer. My curls were so unruly that I could not do...
- Hey T., I have twins, so I can appreciate the craziness in the morning. love the advice you got. I just want to add, make it simple. Comb hair before shower, s...
- I would love to hear what responses you get. I too have this problem. I have to get up at 5 am just to get my 11 year old to school by 7 30 am. Then when I get home...
How to Make Getting Ready in the Morning Easier
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on March 19, 2009
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I am a PT working mom with a husband who travels quite a bit, a 3 year old and an 11 month old. My trouble is in getting the 3 year old up and ready for montessori s...
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- Ahh yes, my kids are almost the exact same age as yours and we are going through the same thing when he goes to MDO. Potty training isn't going great for us either so...
- Dear J.: This won't cover all the bases, but perhaps it can help a bit.If you can get up a bit earlier to cut down on your stress it may help (get yourself and the ...
- I have a 2 year old and an 8 month old so I feel your pain in getting the kids ready in the morning I work FT and have to brush teeth, go potty, eat, etc in the mornin...
Daughter Terrified of Pain and Is Due for Her 5 Year Old Immunizations
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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Hi. My tender five year old daughter gets very worried about pain. When she had a sliver last week, she had a complete panic attack/meltdown when anticipating us pul...
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- Hello E., Well I understand your trepidation about your daughter getting her shots. That is perfectly normal on your part to be concerned about her being scared. ...
- All public schools will not let your daughter start school without having the immunization form filled out. That dees not mean that it has to be filled in with shot d...
- My doctor give me some topical novicane type gel prior to the exam. You put it on about 1hr prior to the appointment, cover it with a bandaid, and it numbs the skin a...
5 Year Old and Not Wanting to Go to School
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on October 27, 2010
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This last week has been so stressful
Every morning I get my 5 year old up and she lays around and when i tell her to get dressed she just looks at me. i go out of th...
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- I am kind of going through the same thing you are, my son is almost 6yrs old, he likes to go to school, but he takes his time on doing stuff, and I just had my sons pa...
- It's sounds like maybe she is still tired in the morning and having a hard time waking up. My daughter was like that as well. Try putting her to bed early and see if...
- I would talk to her teacher about it. My son did this same thing in Kindergarten and again this year at the start of 1st grade. This year it was just that he was havin...
6 Year Old Bedtime
Asked by T. from Birmingham
on August 20, 2009
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What time does/should a 6 year old ( 7 yr. old) go to bed. My son goes to bed at about 730 or 8 (at the very latest). Just wonder about other kids this age.
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- My 6 year old daughter goes to bed around 7 30 or 8. Sometimes 7 if she has a really hard time getting up in the morning for school. (which is around 7 a.m.)
- That is a great bedtime! Do not change it! Children need to go to bed in enough time to allow them to get the proper amount of sleep. So to determine the best be...
- You're doing fine,T.. You know your child best, and 7:30 - 8 sounds right for a 6-7 yr old.
