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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...
Board Game Suggestions for 3 Year Old / Preschooler
Asked by N.R. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2011
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Looking for more fun games to play with my 3 year old. We already have Bingo, Memory, Matching Game, Fishing Game, and Hungry Hippos. Are there any other games out the...
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- I love the Toy Story 3 version of Yahtzee Jr. It's my favorite game to play with my son. And I just taught him how to play Go Fish. He also really liked the Cariboo...
- I absolutely *love* the Curious George Discovery Beach game (http://www.target.com/Curious-George-Discovery-Beach-Game/dp/B001P4J01U)! My daughter got it for Christmas...
- Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, and Sequence for Kids are all fun at that age and not too boring for the parents. You can also play Go Fish with a regular deck of car...
Potty Training & Discipline Problems with My 4 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Seattle
on January 29, 2008
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My son is almost 4 years old and is refusing to potty train. He knows how to do it, but just goes in his diaper. He comes to me to be changed when he is poopy. We h...
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- Go and purchase the book.... Toilet training in less than a day. It is by Nathan Azrin and Richard foxx..... You will not be sorry- I work in the early childhood fie...
- That's a tough one. I guess that I would suggest forcing the big boy underwear. Pull ups and diapers just encourage them to go in their pants. It took a looonnnggg ...
- Howdy...I have a grip of boys and have been thru this 5 times and have 1 more to go. Consistancy is the key, as long as they are ready and the fact that he is 4 I am s...
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...
What Kind of Dog to Get for 5 Year Olds and 3 Year Old.
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on September 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am driving myself crazy trying to figure out what kind of pet to get for my children.
We asked the people at the pound what they suggested, and they s...
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- Hi M., For what it is worth, we had a Springer Spaniel. And he was the best dog. He was kind and very obedient. He was also great with the handicapped neighbor girl. ...
- Boxers ALL THE WAY!!! Labs and the like usually barkers and major shedders!!! Our boxer has been the best animal we have ever had. He is incredibly patient around our ...
- Having grown up with dogs, my parents had two German Shorthaired Pointers when I was born, so literally all my life. My best advice to you is, pick the dog that fits y...
3 Year Old--communication Skills
Asked by K.H. from Austin
on May 29, 2008
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My daughter turned 3 in Feb. I know I shouldnt compare my daughter with other children, but I cant help it. I hear other 3 year olds talking and their sentence structu...
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- Each child is unique. With all the books and materials out there to inform us what we should expect... no 2 kids are alike. I wouldn't stress over it. When my son w...
- "Oh, I'm sorry. I can't understand what you're saying you unless you use big-girl sentences." Just don't respond to one-word sentences by giving her what she wants; w...
- Have you checked with your child's peditrician to see if he noticed the late language development. Also check with your local school ditrict/school to see if you can ...
Starting Extra Chores for 4 Year Old
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on June 30, 2010
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My daughter is 4, and the only "chores" she's really had is to clean her room & to put her dishes in the sink after eating.
My husband will be out of town for a few...
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- Your daughter is only 4 years old. If it is just you and your daughter and your husband, things shouldnt be as bad. I have 5 kids and a husband but i dont put my house...
- My wife and I started having our kids do chores when they were around 4 years old. The older they got the more they were expected to do. 4 is about the time when the...
- We don't 'pay' for chores. Chores... is about "helping the family." It just is. Keep "expectations" age appropriate... for example: don't expect her to clean an ent...
Cat Urine- What Works
Asked by D.P. from Greenville
on May 18, 2011
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Hi ladies,
Our 14 year old cat recently had a pretty bad infection. He has been treated and is on the road to recovery. However, during that time, he urinated under o...
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- Hi D.P., I have had fantastic results with a product that Stanley Steemer sells called "Odor Out". It is really easy to use - just spray it on and let it dry. It is...
- Soak it in Apple Cider vinegar. It works in carpets and pads, furniture and you can even toss it in the wash with clothes if you need to. We had a sick kitty that was ...
- I haven't had that exact problem but had my 3 year old have an accident on his bed and worked for days to get the smell out. I found that carpet cleaner was what final...
My 3 Year Old Is Torturing Our Kittens. Help!
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on October 3, 2008
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My active and very smart 3 year old daughter goes through waves of being a total angel and a total nightmare. She is going through a tough phase and she is really tak...
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- PLEASE PLEASE find a new home for your cats. It's also up to you to keep same safe. Right now, they are being abused. Please, for them, and you (I imagine you'd fee...
- I agree with Jessica M, she needs a good swat on her butt. I don't know when spankings went out of style, but I got them when I was a kid, and I learned, and I didn't ...
- M., I'm sorry for your tough situation! I'm also sorry, but I have to disagree with the previous response. There is NOTHING normal about a 3 year old girl repeatedly...
3 Year Old Food and Subsequent Tantrums
Asked by R.W. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I've almost asked this question about 1000 times, but I've always stopped just short of submitting it. My almost 3 year-old, like many others, doesn't eat...
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- I never made other meals for my step-kids when they were little...they were used to only junk food, so I made them take 3-4 bites of something and then they didn't hav...
- R.: I know when I don't eat, my blood sugar is low and I become REALLY FOUL!! And I mean REALLY FOUL!! And the tantrum over other aspects leads me to believe that t...
- He should have no option what to eat, as in, if he doesn't eat, fine, he won't starve himself. Most importantly, he should be disciplined immediately for tantrums unt...
