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Three Year Old Who Gets Hysterical About Going to Daycare
Asked by N. from Memphis
on January 12, 2009
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My son just turned three. He is in a Christian daycare. Until about four weeks ago, he absolutely loved school. Now he gets hysterical when he has to get dressed in...
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- Hi N., Behavior doesn't just change for no reason. It could be simply he saw something on TV that scared him and he's relating it to school or not being with you. M...
- N., I hate to sound negative or overly worried, but I see red flags flying everywhere! Something has happened or is happening to your child during school. Have you tal...
- please get him out of that place something is not right.
JFF--I Gave Myself a Black Eye. Kind Of...
Asked by L.. from Roanoke
on October 19, 2011
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We need some fun on here today. :) I'll start.
Yesterday morning, I was so sleepy. I usually am in the mornings until I have my coffee and get to work. Anyway, ...
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- I often put the sugar in the fridge, but the other morning I kneeled down to get something out of the kitchen cupboard, felt a sudden sneeze and BAM! Hit my head on th...
- Yesterday was wrestling sign-ups, and my son wants to give it a try... I had read the handout like 100 times, to get all the info... and I knew the sign-ups were at on...
- This morning I actually turned the wrong way to go to my son's school and had to pull a u-turn. He is 3. He was like "Mommy is so silly. Mommy doesn't know where my...
Son Not Adjusting Well to Daycare.
Asked by K.O. from Dallas
on April 15, 2008
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My 15-month-old just started going to daycare full time, and is not happy about it. Up until now, I worked mornings and his father worked nights, so that someone was ...
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- Let me ask you this, how much is daycare costing you per month versus how much you are paid? I found out that I was basically working to pay the daycare so what wa...
- My son started daycare at age 2, when our work situations changed and we had to put him in daycare. He was very attached to us. It took at least 2 to 3 months before...
- It took my daughter 2 weeks to adjust to a new classroom...and that's at the same daycare with the same friends. She still clings to me when I drop her off, but she ...
I'm telling...tooo Much
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on July 19, 2010
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how can i get my four year to stop being such a tatletell!!! he is out of control and it;s getting on my last nervers. he tells everything that my boyfriends daughter ...
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- He is fighting the battle of who gets more attention and is moms good child he has to compete with someone know. You may have to sit him down and explain whats right t...
- I used to be a kindergarten teacher and the tattling would drive me crazy!!!! They love to let you know exactly what is going on! I used this in my classroom so not su...
- I used to teach first grade. I've seen my share of tattlertales. What has worked for me was to explain the difference between tattling and telling. Telling is tryin...
Cooperative Preschools in Austin
Asked by G.F. from Austin
on July 16, 2009
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Hi. I'm just getting ready to move to Austin and I am looking for a good cooperative preschool. I'd love to send my child to a Waldorf school (or a school that is al...
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- G. - I recognize you asked for recommendations for a good cooperative preschool...which from reading the postings looks like they have long waiting lists. Perhaps ...
- The All- Austin Cooperative School is a good one, but they have a long waiting list. Their website is http://www.allaustincoop.org/ Other good programs: Starbrigh...
- Hi G., Me and 3 other moms just started a co-op because we wanted an affordable preschool for our children in an intimate setting with a teacher who believes in posit...
Discipline When You Are in a Hurry--ideas??
Asked by K.M. from Syracuse
on April 10, 2008
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The kids have been good lately about doing what they are told, when they are told. However, I'd like some ideas for when they don't. Sometimes it's the hardest to get ...
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- Hi Kathy I was a single mother of one for a very long time and always had to work and was kept very busy. I know you have 4 times as much challenge, but you can sti...
- Gee, you are describing my daughter to a tee and we don't even know each other. Are you sure we're not related somehow (smiles). My daughter is 10 and will turn 11 in...
- Dear Kathy, My name is C., Navy wife for ten years (recently medically retired) with a nine year-old daughter. Hi! Sounds like you have your hands full. I abso...
How Do You Approach Your Husband on Your Parenting Styles?
Asked by N.R. from Minneapolis
on February 9, 2007
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I will start out by saying my husband and I have a very loving relationship where we are open and can talk about anything...almost. He is, an amazing father and is ver...
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- I completely, 100% agree with Beth H. on this. Who cares about his ego when your newborn is concerned. Yeah, it's hard when they don't sleep and you're tired but tha...
- My husband and I also work opposite schedules. I have had similar experiences that you describe where I was worried about leaving my baby at home with my husband beca...
- I would bring her to the sitters earlier on. My ex was like that as well and neglected my own daughter. He left her screaming in her bassinet with a dirty diaper. That...
Getting Out the Door on Time
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on January 3, 2009
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I am getting ready to go back to school full time (12 units) to earn my High School teaching credential. I will be in school 5 days a week and I will need to be on ca...
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- I'm not going to school or have 3 kids... BUT, no matter where we have to go, I ALWAYS try to get everyone ready, at least 1/2 hour before we actually have to leave th...
- Phew! I'm tired just reading this. LOL (kidding). I am a single working mother of three kids, ages 9,9 and 10 years. I have been a single mother since they were tee...
- I am so proud of you and understand wanting to figure out the logistics of getting every1 out the door! My advice is to lay out their clothes, pack lunches, pack the ...
I Hate Waiting...
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on February 1, 2012
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There are somethings I don't mind waiting for. Something sent in the mail, birthdays, holidays, things like that. I don't mind waiting in line at the checkout, or in t...
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- I hate waiting till we can start ttc
- I hate waiting: 1) to be paid for side work! 2) for a table at a restaurant 3) in line at the grocery store 4) for vacation! I really can't think of anythin...
- I hate waiting for payday! Right now I'm hating to wait for my tax refund. I don't mind waiting when I've ordered something online. I'm like a little kid checking...
Frustrated 4 Year Old Who Won't Ask for Help
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on February 18, 2012
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My daughter is 4.5 and often insists on doing things herself and trying to be independent, which is a good thing, but then gets really frustrated and may have a melt-d...
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- Ah, you have a little Type A perfectionist, don't you? While my youngest daughter has a mild temperament, she's still Type A personality and very independent. I've ha...
- My son was this way. I don't know whether it will work with your little girl, but I left him alone when possible. When not...... I explained to him that he was too you...
- Oh my, I sure can understand this situation! My son is very strong willed and independent. He likes to do things himself, and does not much care for being "helped". It...
