Not Listening: Older Child
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How Are You Feeling About the Kids First Day of School Tomorrow?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 3, 2012
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For the first time in forever, I'm not really excited. This is the first year of their lives where I wasn't working from home, so I'm really concerned about how I'm go...
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- I hate it. But I can't allow my son to see that, so I'm 'silver lining girl' right now. Thwibbt. 5 years of homeschooling, and being on 24/7 for 11 months (he was ...
- mine went to kindergarten for the first time 2 1/2 weeks ago. yep, it sucked lol. but now that i know to check his backpack every day for homework and papers, and ...
- Are you able to be home when they get home, or are they going to an afterschool care program? If they are at afterschool care somewhere, can they do the homework th...
Multiple Birth Child with Behaviour Issues
Asked by P.D. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2007
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I need help! I have a 5-year old triplet that is "rebellious", I guess and in my opinion, has behavioral issues. For example, getting dressed in the morning is a rea...
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- Just a couple ideas: Try putting his clothes in the dryer for a few minutes and then tell him they will be nice and warm/cozy if he puts them on really quick (my 4y...
- Wow! You must be busy! Sorry you're dealing with so much. I have 2 boys (6 & 3), though I swear, when they fight (which is a lot) it feels like I have 4! :) An...
- My oldest, who is now 5 1/2, had 'oldest child syndrome' :) where he just got used to us doing everything for him, and boy did we pay for it when he got older and we e...
11 Year Old with Fierce Temper and Anger Issues! HELP!
Asked by C.E. from Dallas
on March 5, 2009
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My 11 year old daughter (middle child) has an outrageous temper with me. With her teachers, classmates, friends or strangers she is an ANGEL 100%. But with me she is r...
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- Whatever you do, don't take her comments to you personally. When I was 11, that was the darkest time of my life. I had low self esteem. And other issues. Girls this ag...
- I don't know if you are interested, but I heard that a great nanny agency in DFW, Mom's Best Friend, just launched a Family Coaching program. It sounds like they are ...
- Give her positive feedback when she answers politely. Be firm with the discipline and make it stick. Give her lots of one on one time with you. Counselling could be ...
My 3 Year Old Is Out of Control
Asked by L.R. from Reading
on October 21, 2006
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I am so frustrated with my 3 yr old daughter. Lately she very out of control. I feel like a bad Mom. All of a sudden she has developed into the child that no one want...
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- I have a 3 year old daughter as well with a sassy mouth at times. I take my open hand and hit it against her mouth and tell her to not say that anymore. I also makes...
- L., I'm going through similar with my almost 3 year old son. He was the perfect gentleman and then all of a sudden a month ago he started a two day a week, one hou...
- Dear L.- Oh, I felt like I found a sister today when I read your note! Hang in there! It's a stage. It will pass. Stay strong and don't give in to these tantrums. S...
Need Ideas to Get Kids Out of Bed and Moving
Asked by J.J. from Indianapolis
on February 5, 2008
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ugh... as I type this I feel that I may have a stroke... and this is from someone with low blood pressure! ha ha
Seriously, if anyone has tricks/games/fun ideas for m...
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- Great ideas, Kelly! I love the whomever is ready first gets to pick a TV show idea. I have 3 girls (9, 6 & 5). The only one who is slow in the morning is the 6 ...
- I am a mom of 3 sons 17,15,8 and they use to be slow but I started putting on the refrigerator a calendar which list each boys name. I place checks=not pleasant & Star...
- Single !!! they sense that the authority is out of the house. You need to establish yourself as the role model your husband assumes. Good luck!! Ive been single mom of...
Pretending Getting Out of Hand?
Asked by J.G. from Oklahoma City
on April 20, 2010
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My daughter is 8 pretends a lot. She will pretend her friends are sisters and they were separated at birth. It has gotten to where people have asked questions about it...
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- I think some emagination is a good thing, but sometimes it can become destracting. It is a good idea to talk to her counselor so that she is aware of what is going on...
- I don't think there's anything wrong with her imaginary friends. However, as someone else mentioned, I wouldn't let her blame them for things she does wrong. But aside...
- From what you said -- It sounds like she's using these imaginary friends as an excuse to break the rules. I would have a sit down and say it doesn't matter who "tells...
How to Handle This Child
Asked by J.C. from Portland
on February 9, 2007
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I have a step-daughter who is five. She is in kindergarten this year as well.
The behaviour problems I'm haveing have been steady since she was 2.
We are now experie...
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- hello J. if your in the albany, or area send me a message as i see u need childcare. As far as advice goes id say just be patient. I know its hard i have a step daught...
- Try doing things reversed. She is crying out for a reason that you may not understand. At that age children are learning what they can and cant get away with. She does...
- Hi Jackie, Boy, do I feel for you! I wish I could say its probably your parenting skills, but I suspect a behavior problem. My first child was an extremely difficul...
Kids Home Alone
Asked by V.B. from Dallas
on May 26, 2010
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Hello to All,
I always have the images of 'Home alone" and what risks I should or should not take as far as leaving my kids at home without an adult supervision. I n...
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- It states that you can leave them at 10. I don't believe I would leave 10 yr. olds alone but it depends on the situation and how long they will be alone.
- Laws vary from state to state. Beyond that, it's going to vary from child to child. Some kids are trustworthy at an early age and stay that way. Other kids you'd ha...
- I have two ten year olds. I started by leaving them alone when my husband and I would go across the street and play poker with friends. We were not far so if they need...
How to Discipline My 1 Year Old?
Asked by M.B. from Omaha
on September 21, 2006
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My son seems undiscipline-able! Of course he's into everything, but he is not at all affected by anything I've tried. I've tried saying no & stop, talking sternly, y...
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- I understand what you are talking about as I have two small children of my own. The best way to stay sane and even HAPPY is to not have anything available for him to g...
- Time-outs are a wonderful thing. For mommys and kids. I have been putting my daughter in time-outs since she was about 1. She is turning five soon and there is nothi...
- I personally think that you're expecting too much from a one-year-old. Developmentally, they simply aren't ready for "discipline" - they're still babies. Go ahead and ...
Help with an Eight Year Old
Asked by D.M. from Johnson City
on June 21, 2007
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My son is eight and seems to be stuck like a 5 year old. Not mentally he has a very high IQ but emotionally. He whines and cries anytime that he doesnt get what he wa...
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- Hi there. I too, have an 8 yr old son soon to be 9 in September. He acts younger for his age also. Not to mention how sensitive he is whenever he can't have his way. H...
- Hello D., well first of all, and I don't won't to be ugly but you have to stop babying him! I know you don't think you do or maybe you don't alot but sometimes but you...
- Hi D.. I have three daughters. One who is seven years old. I can relate to what you are saying. I recently read an article in Parents magazine about a stage they go th...
