Including Kids: 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 ...
Do You Exercise?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on February 28, 2012
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Why or why not?
If you do exercise, what do you do? If you don't exercise what would be a form of exercise that you think you would enjoy?
I exercise about five...
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- This past year, I have started working out regularly at a gym. I'm proud that I've been going , consistently. I like the mix of people there, everyone is really nice, ...
- I first started exercising because I wanted to fit into some clothes. That's still nice, but I have other reasons now, too. As I get older I realize I will be a burd...
- Yes I exercise and have since my twenties (I am 45 now). Some people scrapbook for a hobby, I exercise. I enjoy it and try new things all the time. I like variety. ...
Exercise
Asked by A.F. from New York
on May 10, 2010
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Any advice on exercise and getting motivated to either walk miles with a stroller or doing some exercise DVD's? My daughter (13 mos.) will not be happy in a Kid's Club...
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- My MIL babysits one night a week so that I can go to bootcamp workout class at the gym. The class is at 7 pm so I prep dinner before I leave and my MIL makes sure bab...
- I have been trying to get motivated for a while. I am not one to work out and the kids were an easy excuse for me...I wish I had your motivation!! The best thing for ...
- Hi A., I also cannot go to a gym (work days, can't afford a membership, husband works nights). I mostly workout at home with DVDs, do stuff with my kids, and take th...
When to Exercise?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on May 30, 2009
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I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control when it comes to eating. I really want to begin exercising. I start then stop, start t...
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- The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning. If you live on or near base check to see if they have a child area at the base gym, where you can use the tre...
- Would your husband be up to exercising with you? You could even include the kids. I got a membership to the YMCA. They have a kidzone where I can take the kids whil...
- I am also about 25 over weight from having a baby, she is two months now and I am ready to exercise it off. Today I just signed up for Bikini Boot Camp. It is with Lin...
My 3 Year Old Is Constipated
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on October 30, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a problem that I need help with. I have a 3 year old girl who has been potty trained, but is having trouble going potty for #2. She states that she h...
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- I would continue with the prune juice. I don't know if the prunes themselves will make much difference, but I would guess that they do since prune juice is a natural ...
- This is something you should discuss with your Pediatrician in my opinion. My son went through the same thing at age 4 and she evaluated him, then recommended miralax...
- You got a lot of good advise. My son is 9 and still has a slight problem with constipation, but not like when he was younger! When he was little I too had to do what...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
Please..................need Help with a 4 Year Old and 8 Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Roanoke
on December 8, 2009
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Hello,
Please someone help me with some advice on discipline! My 4 year old has gotten to the point to where he doesn't want to listen to anything we tell him to do...
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- Hi S.. Things sound really stressful at your house right now. My advice is to work on the sleep issue right away--I think/hope you'll find that if everyone gets more...
- Looks like you got some LOOONNNG responses, so hopefully there is some good information in there - no time to read all of that. I just wanted to say - Welcome to Moth...
- Keep loving them and know that this particular tough patch will pass. I had boys with the same age difference as you do and it was tough when the smaller one started ...
Is Montesorri "Too Much"for My 4 Year-old?
Asked by E.W. from Charleston
on October 21, 2009
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My 4-year-old daughter has been in montessori since last year. She has always loved school and been very excited about it. This year,we've noticed a change,however. ...
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- WOW! That is very harsh on a 4 yr old! as a preschooler you are right she should be focused more on fun than learning. 4 yr olds learn through play and that's how sh...
- In my opinion, a child of any age, but especially a four year old, should never have to miss going outside.Children should have some other form of discipline while ins...
- This has definitely been my experience with 4 yr olds. Obviously, I can't speak to your specific montessori program, but my experience was that playing was much more ...
What Do to with My 4 Year Old While I Am Working at Home?
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on June 8, 2011
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I have been doing some work from home for a little while, helping out with my husbands business doing all the paperwork etc. Anyway, my 4 year old daughter is nearly ...
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- Play doh...simple arts and crafts she can do safely. Give her a desk near you so she can be close. Tell her she needs to do her job while mommy does hers...Let her j...
- My son is 4. But he is also very independent and self-reliant. He likes: 1) Moon Sand 2) Play Doh 3) Playing on the iPad 4) educational videos 5) playing wi...
- If it's nice out and you have a yard take your work outside and set her up with a sandbox and a mini pool. That's what I do when I have to study with my three year old...
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...
