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Trying to Discipline a 4 Year Old
Asked by S.R. from Washington DC
on July 18, 2007
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My 4 year old is constantly back-talking, kicking, and throwing tantrums. He can be a very good child when he wants to. I have tried time-outs and taking things away b...
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- TEAR HIS BUTT UP!!!!!!!!!!!! And I mean just that. All that back talk, kicking, ect. Oh Hell No!! Now grant it I had that same "laughing" problem with my daughte...
- Hi Barbara, I am going through the same thing, my baby is 6 weeks. I am being very serious my son does all the same things. I just found he is adhd. Might want to...
- I can totally relate to what you're going through! My older son will be 4 next month and I had a baby last year. He is great with his little brother, but this has trul...
ADD Or Bad Habits?
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on January 27, 2010
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We just went to a parent-teacher-child conference last night for our 7-year-old first grader. Overall, he is doing well. He is creative, happy, helpful, kind, and ge...
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- Even if you find out that your son does not have ADD/ADHD, you can still use some of the useful techniques that I find work with kids who have those diagnoses (I have ...
- I think that you would find Dr Sears ADD Book very intersting and helpful! We think that our 4 1/2 year old girl may have ADD and found this to be a very helpful book!!
- I think he sounds like a TYPICAL 7 year old BOY. My son is in first grade, will be 7 in March, and I see a lot of similarities in your post to my son! I think it's j...
Follow-up Question About School Issue
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2012
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So after much thought we have decided to pull our 6-year old daughter from her public school and homeschool her through an online charter in the area. The day I wrote...
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- Woo-hoo! I get so excited when people decide to homeschool - great choice! I've homeschooled my three the whole way through. They're in 10th, 9th and 6th now, and doin...
- Hi R., I was looking into homeschool for my son (still a possibility) and found a local yahoo group. This has been a great resource and there are always listings fo...
- I think one of the first things to determine, after you've decided to homeschool, is the logistics. And it all will depend on your family, your life and your personal...
Want to Join the YMCA - Can't Get Hubby on Board
Asked by T.D. from Los Angeles
on August 31, 2011
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Hello mamas. I'm having a money/health issue with my hubby.
We have never had the extra money to do extracurricular classes for our two girls. They have express...
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- Kristina AB is a genius! What a GREAT idea! In fact, I may just try that myself! :)
- 1st check with the YMCA to see if they can give you a financial break based on your status. They will ask for all the information, but it is worth a try. If you can n...
- I'm looking at this from hubby's point of view, and completely agree with him. Your family had a large income coming into the household and he has no idea when or i...
Moms Help Me
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on November 21, 2009
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My husband and I are concerned and don't know what to do. All and any advice, tips, help are welcome. Even if we are overthinking the situation.
I have a step daugh...
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- Wow, you got a lot going on here! It may not all be related though. The girl is 9, and it is competely natural for her to be curious about her body. Have you had th...
- I was a babysitter my whole teen aged life and I was AMAZED at the things kids would tell me that they wouldn't tell their parents. I would say if there is a trusted ...
- You have gotten lots of good advice already but I just wanted to add that you might show her how fun and "special" covering up can be. Like cami's and boy shorts that ...
Advice Regarding a Hateful Teacher
Asked by K.H. from Albuquerque
on September 24, 2009
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My 4 year old was on the phone with my Mom, excitedly telling her all about her lesson at pre-ballet - when I heard her say the she was happy to have a new teacher, th...
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- report this immediately to the director of the school - press charges against the teacher for assualt - and if the teacher remains on staff remove your child from the ...
- I would report her to the authorities. No teacher should be allowed to treat children like that. And children should not be terrified of thier teachers.
- If she does it again call the CHild Protection Agency. I mean it! Abusive people who take their problems out on a child needs to have a wake up call. Since this isn...
What Do Your Kiddos Want to Be?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on June 30, 2011
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This is stemmed off of the Career question we had yesterday...because S H had mentioned she wanted to be a NINJA growing up.....I too have a ninja want to be here:)
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- Mine is almost 17...but ALWAYS wanted to draw the pictures in books (as a 4 year old, this was an "illuuust-tri-lator"..right mom? I think they should be called a pict...
- I think the proudest day of my husbands life was when our two and a half year old came over and tried to adjust me, like daddy did. He is a chiropractor. She put her l...
- My son who is 8 now was asked that question at his kindergarten graduation. He was not like all the other answers....police officer, army man, doctor......oh no, it wa...
Fun Sport for My 8 Year Old Daughter (Homeschooled)who Has Never Played Anything
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on February 11, 2009
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My daughter is 8 years old and would like to play a sport. I've never signed her up for anything so we don't know a lot about any sports :( We are mainly looking to ...
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- You should sign your daughters up for our Spring Break or Summer Camp - www.AdventureDayCamps.com - they could experience a lot of different activities and meet some n...
- Northpark YMCA has girls volleyball for spring. They're programs are typically pretty entry-level and non-competetive, so a good place to start.
- We have quite a few home schooled children that come and take martial arts at our karate school. Legends Martial Arts. The website is www.legendsmartialarts.com. J.
Activity for 7 Year Old Boy
Asked by J.H. from Chicago
on November 17, 2010
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My son is ending his session of floor hockey through our park district. I am looking for suggestions as to what type of winter activity I can put him into keep him act...
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- Go through your park district and look for their winter sports. MIne are in fencing right now. You might try the YMCA and do swimming or martial arts like Tae Kw...
- Basketball and also wrestling.
- Martial arts Basketball Real hockey! Gymnastics We get all kinds of flyers from our school (my son is almost 7) for all kinds of sports and other activities.
Seriously Lacking Patience Today... HYPERACTIVITY.
Asked by K.S. from New York
on May 10, 2012
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HELP! My 5YO has been BOUNCING off the furniture since we got up this morning. For the last 2 hours, he momentarily stops, takes a bite of breakfast, then goes back ...
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- I know it sounds crazy but Caffine. If they think he has ADHD they would give him an upper which is what caffine is. Either coffee or something like that. We give m...
- You might want to revisit your "suspect" foods list. Dairy is a HUGE no-no for ADHD kids. So are gluten products like most cold cereals, certain breads and pasta and...
- Depending on which type ADD child you have, sometimes encouraging too much physical activity is a mistake and can have the total opposite effect because it is too stim...
