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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...
Help. Our 3 Year Old Wakes up Every Night at Either 12, 2 or 5 Am!
Asked by E.L. from Syracuse
on February 14, 2008
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Hi. I am at wits end. Our 3 year old wakes up EVERY night and will not go back to sleep unless someone sleeps with her. We have tried the 'crying it out' deal but she...
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- You may think I'm nuts BUT I've seen this before..... Adopted from China? Extra shots? Lots of shots at a time? Most shots still have thimerosol in them. Your regu...
- I am a proud mother of my 7 year old, I can say that I've been in your shoes. My lil one was the same way, I can try to say here are a few things that you may want t...
- Hi E., My 4 year old has been having the same separation issue. We are going on our fifth night of him sleeping in his own room. On the first night, I laid with him i...
4 Year Old Son Having Behavior Problems
Asked by J.T. from Boca Raton
on March 5, 2007
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Does anyone have any suggestions to help me out with my 4 year old son. While picking him up from daycare last week, the teacher told me that he is having behavioral ...
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- Try the book, '1-2-3 Magic!' It works well, if you stick with the method described by the author for disciplining children. It's easy to implement and easy for a 4 y...
- ok...my daughter is almost 5 and has the same troubles at school....the answer is. do a chart with every day on it...for each day where he behaves good you put a stic...
- Get a second opinion after your son goes to the pediatrician if you are not satisfied. This is our right as consumers of insurance. Also, check in local healthfood sto...
3 Year Old Will Not Eat.
Asked by H.K. from Indianapolis
on October 27, 2008
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My situation is that I have a 3 year old boy who refuses to eat other than what he wants. We are constantly battleing him. In the morning he will only eat like dry c...
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- Please dont worry! In fact, someone else is going through this makes me feel better! My 3.5 boy will barely eat! Breakfast is the only meal that I know I won't have a ...
- Don't worry! As long as he is growing fine it sounds like he is just the typical 3 year old. My 7 yrd old DD went through the same thing & now I have a 3 yr old DD &...
- As the mother of several children, I can tell you that children will not starve themselves. Most childhood experts will tell you about the division of responsibility....
Tantrums and Behaviors with 3 Year-old
Asked by A.F. from Denver
on November 8, 2008
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My daughter turned 3 last month and in that month has gone from a sweet yet strong-willed child to a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde child. She can be her sweet little self on...
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- You might try reading The Happiest Toddler on the Block. It helps get through those times.
- I'm sure you are right and it will be so much better when you are able to be home full time. You are just dealing with the natural effects of trying to better yoursel...
- A.. If anyone admonishes you,then they are jerks!! Listen, you said there have been some changes in your lives here lately. And on top of the changes you have a...
4 Year Old Not Eating by Herself
Asked by T.P. from Portland
on November 10, 2010
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Hi moms, you've been very helpful before so i'm asking your opinion again. My daughter turned 4 in September and we still "need" to feed her other wise she would not e...
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- You've got some great responses, hopefully some that will work for you. I just want to commiserate and add my experience with my daughter who has been diagnosed ADHD a...
- Do not feed her again. Let her know that meal time is a time to eat and you will give her. 15, 20 minutes.. however long it takes the rest of you to eat as a family....
- ***Adding This: Regarding your having another baby in March... well, your Daughter is presently 4 years old... you NEED to teach her... HOW TO GET THINGS (food) herse...
Almost 3 Year Old Cries in Her Sleep
Asked by K.M. from Norfolk
on November 10, 2011
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My (almost) 3 year old will often cry or whimper in her sleep on and off. For example, tonight she's been doing it on and off for about an hour. We usually go in and ...
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- My daughter would wake up crying from time to time at that age...in a trance like state...I figured out...that she had to pee. Every single time, thats what it was. ...
- My 3.5 year old has night terrors where his eyes are open, and he screams, but he's not aware of anything. His pupils are dilated, and he doesn't see us. I pick him ...
- My daughter (5yrs old) does this on occassion...mostly when she's overly tired. I believe they're night terrors. She'll just act like she's very unsettled and uncomf...
What Chores Can a 4 Year Old Do?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on May 29, 2010
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I would love to make a chore chart for my 4 yr old, almost 5 years old in a few months. She loves to help me around the house and 'please' us. What type of rewards can...
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- Tasks I have passed on to my 3 year old son... Making his bed -- straighten blankets, pillows, stuffed animals Putting dirty clothes in the hamper Sorting soc...
- My kids have these jobs since age 3. I don't really give out rewards -- just lots of praise and positive attention. If my daughter surprises me with doing something ...
- 4 yr olds can help with lots of stuff here are some things ours did at that age empty trash in bathrooms (we kept grocery bags under sink for this) feed the pets ta...
How to Get 4 Year Old to Eat Meat!!
Asked by K.H. from Reno
on November 2, 2010
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I have a beautiful 4 year old son who would rather eat fruit than chips and cut up fresh veggies than popcorn! It is amazing and I love it! My mom said I was the same ...
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- Why bother? There are plenty of other good sources of protein. Egg white is a terrific source, as are soy and wheat gluten (as long as he's not intolerant). Milk is lo...
- Hi K., Your little one definitely seems to like crunchy. Suggestions: Canned salmon with bones, puree meat that you are all having for dinner and spread it on cel...
- Ah yes...vegetarian kids...what to do? I will tell you that in my practice over the last 5 years I have seen more and more vegetarian kids "popping up". Is it because ...
4 Year Old Complains of Leg Pain at Night. Is He Faking?
Asked by R.A. from Seattle
on December 2, 2011
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About 3-4 nights a week, my 4 year old will wake up in the middle of the night and complain of leg pain, ankle pain or toe pain. Sometimes it is only once, but most of...
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- Give him bananas for potassium and tylenol when he needs it. Growing pains are painful. I had them, and so did my sons. Just don't make a big deal about it. The mo...
- growing pains are very real. especially in spurts, possibly seek out a masseuse or figure out how to do it yourself
- R., our son has had these same pains since he was young, he will be 6 in a couple of weeks. We have massaged his feet and legs, put him in the bath, but the thing tha...
