Preschooler: First Response
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4 Year Old Behavior
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on January 11, 2009
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My daughter just turned 4 is out of control, from the moment she wakes up she has this attitude and doesn't listen at all. it is so frustrating, i put her in time out...
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- Try 123 Magic by Dr. Phelan. I know many many families that this has worked for, including my own. With any philosophy the key is consistancy! Good luck! Jenny
- My first response was to say "good luck with that!". My 13 year old was the same. Teachers, other parents say she is the sweetest child. Not so much for me. As soo...
- I'm now on my third 4 year old and all I can say is good luck! The behavior you have described sounds pretty normal to me. My first two kids outgrew (and survived ;-...
What Is a Good Pet for 4 Year Old?
Asked by J.C. from Kansas City
on March 26, 2009
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Ok mom's my 4 year old would like a pet, a dog or cat is out of the question what I would like to know is are gerbils, hamsters or guina pigs good pet for a 4 yr old a...
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- Seems like there's been a lot of information out there lately about the problems pets like gerbils and such for young kids. Could you content her with fish? How abou...
- We have always had dogs, but as for a 'first' animal my son received it was a hermit crab when he was three. VERY small cage and very easy to take care of. Basically...
- Honestly anything as small as a gerbil or hamster should really be out of the question because they can be hurt so easy. I would suggest a rabbit because they stay cal...
Trying to Avoid Spanking Fiesty 4 Year Old -- Help!
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on July 6, 2009
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My daughter Alexandra is an adorable, very smart, very strong-willed, very independent, VERY FRUSTRATING 4-year-old little tornado. She has many wonderful qualities bu...
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- She sounds like my 5 year old. He does the EXACT same behaviors. Things that work for me - discuss all these BEFORE she becomes obstinate. She at least knows that ther...
- Take away her favorite toys or limit/restrict tv, video game, "media" time. That's the only thing that works w/my son...plus the half hearted spanking - besides makin...
- Hey, K.-- I feel your frustration and I applaud you for working to maintain a trusting relationship with your child. I think it's risky to set up an adversarial relati...
Need Serious Help W/ My 4 Year Old and Going to Bed at Night!!!!!! Please!!!
Asked by M.F. from San Francisco
on January 25, 2010
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Hello mamas!! i'm in a really horrible situation and have no clue what to do!! please help! my 4 year old son is having trouble going to bed at night!! we just moved t...
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- A quick punch line crossed my mind: your little guy has found a birth control system to prevent any more little interlopers in his family! But seriously, it's wonde...
- okay you have gotten some great advice so far...but the one question i had while reading your post is, if you have a baby in the bed still, how fair is it to expect yo...
- Hi M., It sounds like your little guy is having a hard time feeling secure in his new surroundings. Here's what I did in a similar situation, and it worked really ...
My 3 Year Old Is Having a Hard Time Winding down at Night to Go to Sleep
Asked by K.W. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2009
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My regularly easy to put to bed 3 year old has become a TERROR to put to bed. All of his life, I have been blessed with a child who would walk to bed easily, lay down,...
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- Hi K., I agree with the other mama-- it will be hard, especially since you work and want all the time with your kids, but once he's in bed explain to him that it's b...
- He is definitly doing this to get attention and to test how much control he has over you. Explain to him before he gets ready for bed and again when you are tucking h...
- Hi K., You didn't mention what time you put him to bed, but you might try earlier. My daughter is 4 yrs old and goes to bed at 6pm. She doesn't nap anymore. I HIGHLY ...
Consipated 3 Year Old Help! Been Potty Trained for Number1 for 6 Months Now
Asked by K.H. from Boise
on January 6, 2010
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Constipation has been a big problem since he started eating baby food at 6 months. I breastfead him for 1 full year. We have tried Miralx once a day, vitimains and pea...
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- Hi K., We've had this similiar issue with both ours. Worse for our now 5 yo then our 3 yo. We found the best solution was almonds. Plain whole almonds providing he ca...
- UUUUUGH! I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DEALING WITH!! My 5 year old has ALWAYS had problems and now, when he goes, he almost ALWAYS clogs the toilet. We went to visit my mom n...
- Pear juice, pear juice, pear juice!! Works everytime. Buy it in the baby food section. It tastes fine by itself or you can mix it in with apple or grape juice. I u...
How Do I Get My 3 Year Old to Stop Sucking Her Thumb?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on April 13, 2007
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My daughter just turned 3. She has been sucking her thumb since she was 15 months old. Her doctor says that thumb sucking doesn't need to be addressed until she turn...
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- I don't know if they still sell it but there used to be a product on the market that although safe it tastes horrible....it was something you can 'paint' onto nails or...
- Hi Becky, I have a 4 - yr old and he didn't stop thumb sucking until a few months ago. I read from somewhere in the internet that some kids usually do it while ho...
- Becky, Good luck.. I've been trying to get my daughter to stop for the last 2 years. Now she only does it when she's sleeping or tired & cranky. We've tried a lot ...
My 4Yr Old Is Behind the Other 4 Year Olds in Her Pre K Class!! HELP!
Asked by M.A. from San Francisco
on September 30, 2008
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First I must start off by excepting full responsibility for my daughter being behind the other 4 yr old kids in her Pre K class. Since my daughter was 3yrs old she was...
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- Well, it sounds to me like she has homework which is not accceptable at her age. I say back off cuz it also sounds like this is turning into a battle of the wills. A...
- Whoa, Momma. Back up off the four year old. Development and learning happen at their own pace. You do not need to push. A kid this age doesn't need flash cards. You ar...
- First M., let me say that you are being way to hard on yourself. If you were having issues with housing and basic needs, of course you focused on that - who wouldn't ...
4 Year Old Girl with Infrequent Urination
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on July 31, 2009
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Ok, my daughter drinks all day/night long. She keeps a cup with her at night so if she wakes up, she can get a drink. My issue is that she rarely goes to the bathroo...
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- hi, i realize you have had some responses and i have not encountered this with my child, but i would definitely follow the first response and take your child to anoth...
- My daughters don't go very often. When they were younger I had to remind them all the time. My youngest daughter is 6 and she still doesn't go as often as I think she...
- Good Morning K., Our gr son Corbin will go for hours also without going to pp. He drinks water most of the time ( his choice )with Milk at breakfast, lunch, dinner, wi...
Bullying at preschool...please Help!
Asked by N.S. from Los Angeles
on November 14, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am desperately in need of some advice, and as always I know that I can depends on you mamas out there. My 4 1/2 year old son (who is my only child) is a v...
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- You should talk to the director so she can keep an eye on the situation, let her know you WILL be a squeaky wheel. My first response was pull your son out of there bu...
- This happens from time to time with my son. He doesn't like the "naughty boys" as he calls it, but the next week, they are playing and friends again. With him, I think...
- My daughter is five and in her last year of preschool. She is usually part of a trio and this last year seems to have been a little more rough. She seems to play wit...
