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4 Year Old Behavior Change
Asked by C.A. from Albany
on November 6, 2011
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My daughter has always been involved in activities and lately she's been dying to take basketball. We found a basketball program for her age group and signed her up. W...
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- Luv, She's likely hungry or thirsty without really knowing it. AND, don't mess with regressing. It's not just that it happens - it is inevitable. She's going to...
- Hi, Maybe she doesn't really need a "program" yet? Maybe she just wants a Jr.-sized ball and net, and to play with Mom and Dad? My 4 y.o. loves to throw the ball ...
- She probably just is not quite mature enough yet. We had a similar problem with our son when he was 5 (just turned 5, the summer before he started Kindergarten). He wa...
HELP!!! 4 Year Old BOY Holding Bowel Movements for DAYS!!
Asked by L.A. from St. Louis
on March 17, 2008
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I have a little boy who is almost four who just absolutely will not have a bowel movement on the potty. We have tried toys, food rewards, stickers, everything you can...
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- Do as close to nothing as you can. No rewards, no punishments about having or not having BMs. If he is indeed afraid of using the potty, do what you can to desensiti...
- Good for you...if it's not working, just wait. My sister's son (now 6) did the same exact thing at age 4. He would not poop in the toilet and would hold it for days....
- Hi L., Okay, both my boys had this problem when they were about 3 years old (they are now both almost 7 and 4). I thank God everyday that I came across a doctor who...
2 Almost 3 Year Old with Anger Issues
Asked by M.E. from Seattle
on February 12, 2007
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My wounderful son likes to throw his toys when they son't do what ever he is trying to get them to do, along with that toy goes everything else he can reach.He also li...
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- Hi M. E. My son just turned 3 and he throws his toys when he gets mad. Mostly when we tell him no. I found that setting him in a chair for 3 minutes or until he chang...
- Hi M., That is pretty normal. My little girl throws her toys as well. It became a game for her at first. We usually pick the toy up and lay it down nicely. Then, we...
- My son does the same thing! He is 1/2...will be 3 in July. Ginny pretty much discribed how things go in my house. My son will sometimes just go into complete meltdown ...
Recommendations for Summer School/camps for Preschooler
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on February 5, 2008
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hi! i'm looking for a summer program/camp for my soon to be 4 yr. old. something fun and educational...any recomendations?
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- I highly recommend the Early Childhood Development program at the JCC. Summer registration starts soon. The 4 yr.-olds get swim lessons every day. http://jccsananton...
- There is a great preschool in Universal City called Kings Kare Preschool. My son loves it there! And I know they have summer camps. Good luck!
- I work for Luv -N- Care Child Development Centers and they offer a great summer camp. Its fun and educational. They are located all over town.
What Do You Keep? - Kid Keepsakes
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on February 25, 2011
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Responses to my other post are prompting me to ask this question:
When your kids make you something, how do you choose what to keep and what to toss? Do you only...
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- We keep everything. Each child has a box and we just keep adding on top. I am going to let them go through it when they get old enough and let them decide what they ...
- I have alot, I will admit. My daughter is an artist now, and writes as well, so I am glad I saved things (she is 16 now). Its fun to see when her abilities really emer...
- My husband is the one who gave me the idea to put everything in a shoe box because that's what he started doing with the kids drawings and cards and stuff. The box got...
Looking for a Good Pre-school
Asked by A.F. from San Antonio
on November 6, 2007
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I'm looking for a non faith based preschool or MDO for my son. It seems that a majority if them are with churches, so any ideas would be great. Thanks!
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- It doesn't seem like there is a lot out there huh? We also are trying to avoid a faith based school. The only MDO I have found is at The Discovery School. The Circl...
- Faith-based Christian schools offer so much more than "religion". The basic principles of community and democracy are taught in a loving manner and the teachings of C...
- My kids are now 17 and 13 and I was like you when they were little in trying to find a non-church related school. We found Discovery School and LOVED IT. Both my kid...
2 Kids, Not Enough Sex
Asked by A.O. from Portland
on March 30, 2010
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Here it goes...How much sex are mamas getting these days? The fact that we have a 4 month old and a 3 year old is an automatic deterrent from getting it on. Our goal...
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- I shoot for once a week also, although that doesn't always happen. I have 4 year old twins and a 9 month old (which I'm still breastfeeding). I've been really frustrat...
- I have a 7 and 11year old. With school, work, and our jobs my husband and I haven't had sex but once since last August. Count yourself blessed.
- I have a 5 yr old and a 3 yr old, we go about once a week maybe every 3-4 days. There is no good sex life with two young kids. I'm surprised you have the energy to...
Terrible 2'S Are Draining Me....... and Another on the Way
Asked by J.D. from Houston
on July 30, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old daughter how at times is the most wonderful daughter I could ask for, and then the majority of the time lately she has been so horrible for me an...
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- You have to let her keep the pacifier--she'll give it up before she starts school :) If long hair's a problen, get her hair cut short. Don't talk to her; hug her and l...
- J., don't buy into the guilt issue when disciplining your child. The Bible actually tells us that "if you don't discipline your children, you don't love them." (Prover...
- Take a break girl! Ok, I don't want any hate mail, but here's what I think. Don't force the little stuff, like brushing hair and teeth or giving up the pacifier. If sh...
Preschool Rec for Stone Oak/281 Area
Asked by M.C. from San Antonio
on February 16, 2008
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My daughter is 16 months and I am hoping to start her in a pre school program either this fall or fall of 2009. I work as a professor, so I need a school that will al...
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- Hello, I wanted to recommend the Children's Academy of Stone Oak. (Stone Oak take a right on Huebner) This is a brand new center that will be opening the beginning o...
- My daughter attends Central Christian Church Day School and she just loves it, as do I. She was going to kids r kids and I was unhappy with their curriculum and care i...
- I am the director of Christian Heritage Preschool- We are located at 281 and Thousand Oaks. You can call and visit if you want or come by and tour. The office number...
Cats and Kids . . .
Asked by L.L. from Lexington
on July 29, 2011
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We are currently a pet free home (sadly) and my husband and I are trying to decide about our "pet future." We just lost our dog, and have been talking about getting a...
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- Welllll I've had cats all my life, since I was like 4, I think...(mom didn't write the age of us on the back of the photo w/our 'first kittens'), may've been 5 yrs old...
- It depends a bit on your kids and their personalities. We had an older cat (21 years old) who died last summer after being sick about a year. My kids were 4 years ol...
- Bah I've grown up with cats my whole life. We have three cats. Had three cats when my daughter was born. My daughter has grown up around cats and learned from an ear...
