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How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
Normal 3 Year Old Behavior?
Asked by S.P. from Philadelphia
on June 15, 2008
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Hi Moms
I am hoping that other Mom's who have already raised a 3 year old boy can give me some advice or insight. I just don't know if this is typical 3 year old bo...
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- Check out this website for some helpful information www.dianecraft.org V.
- I would echo what some of the other moms have said - It's worth your piece of mind to have him evaluated for an Autism Spectrum disorder. I work with these kids a lot...
- My daughter was very sensitive to noise as well when she was young. The movie trailers in the movie theater are always loud and made her cover her ears, and she would...
4 Year Old Refusing Preschool
Asked by M.T. from Columbus
on May 9, 2007
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My 4 year old is suddenly refusing to go to her preschool. My question is: should I make my daugther go? Background: this is her first time at preschool, because of ...
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- I completely 100% agree with Mi R. Children learn at a VERY young age how to manipulate their parents. If she has already learned how to manipulate you into NOT making...
- Hi Linda, While I agree that you are the parent (and if you read my other responses you'll see that I'm very supportive of discipline!), I also don't think that a 4 y...
- A) You are the parent- not her. B) If she is so bored with pre-school, ask the schools to evaluate her learning level to come up with an acceptable compromise. C) YO...
Help! My 3 Year Old Is Getting Unruly
Asked by M.J. from Athens
on January 25, 2008
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Hello everyone, I need some advice on what to do with my 3 year old who has become very mouthy and wont mind his dad and me very well. Where do i start, he has always ...
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- I'm not sure, but I can't wait to read the responses.
- Like many of the women who posted before me said-Consistency is key. One deviation from our bedtime schedule really threw my husband for a loop. He let our 3 yro dd co...
- Hello, I can sympathize a bit. I am the mother of 2 boys, elementary age and I used to teach 3 year olds in preschool. Everyone says the terrible twos but the threes...
Behavioral Issue with 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.G. from Portland
on October 15, 2008
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I have a very head-strong 3 year old daughter. When she decides that she doesn't want to do something I can't persuade her or distract her in any way so she can accom...
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- Simple: Watch "Super Nanny" on ABC on Friday nights. The Supernanny, Jo Frost, works wonders. The show will give you a lot of good ideas.
- I have no personal experience but there is a book called 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child (there is a copy in the Western Massachusetts Library System) that might help....
- I could have guessed your daugter's age by the behavior. Unfortunately, it's pretty normal. You are doing the right things, right now she may act like she doesn't care...
Potty Trianing 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by L.E. from Dallas
on January 26, 2009
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Hello mom’s, I am desperate for help. I’ve been trying to potty train my 3 year old boy for some time now with NO success. I’ve tried every bribery method that...
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- Hi L., Have you tried practicing getting to the potty after he has had an accident? I got this idea from the book Potty Training in a Day. I stayed home with my son...
- My coworker also swears by the "toilet training in a day" program and she used it on her daughters more than 20 years ago! It did take more than one day (2 for one; 3...
- Hi L., I just finished what you are experiencing. Your letter is an exact replica of my son, who is now 3 yrs. 8 months. I started training him at 3 yrs. 3 months ol...
3 Year Old with ATTITUDE!!!
Asked by K.J. from Dallas
on July 10, 2008
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My husband and I have been going round and round with our 3 year old daughter. She is so stubborn!!! If she wants something she will scream, pitch a fit and just get...
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- K., I don't think it matters what punishment you use... the key is CONSISTENCY. You must use the consequence every time, BEFORE the tantrum escalates, and use it no ma...
- Set limits and consequences, stick to them and be consistent. Don't make empty threats . . . it is the worse thing you can do. My husband's cousin's daughter was the...
- Read "Love and Logic!" The goal is to make your child into a thinker that respects natural conseqences. Age three is much harder than two, and all three year olds ac...
Seeking Suggestions for Battles with 4-Year-old
Asked by A.W. from Springfield
on March 17, 2008
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When we tell our 4-year-old son to get dressed, brush his teeth, etc., he is so slow to respond and obey. You have to practically sit on him while he dresses or it wou...
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- Go on line and check out Growing Child. It is excellent, objective, talks about the range of healthy - not just this or that, but these - has been around over 30 years...
- We are having similar issues with my 3+ year old. I too believe it is all about control. At this age they start to understand that a lot of people have the power of co...
- I have found that children love timers. You may want to try setting a timer (like a digital kitchen timer), and making a "game" out of getting ready. He may find it ...
Stressed Out with My 3 Year Old Daughter
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on September 28, 2010
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hi mamas! as most of you know i have a very strong headed 3 year old daughter. as of about a month ago she really started acting up. she now hits, kicks, yell, screams...
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- What seems to work for me is teaching my child positive conflict resolution skills instead of negative. For example: Do not punish for kicking MIL by sending her to ...
- Hi J., I read the other posts before posting,and as an experienced mother of 27 years, it seems that there are so many excuses given as to why these children do not be...
- You are sooo not alone! My daughter is 4 1/2 now and is also very strong-willed. She is insanely smart and could talk in full sentences a few months after turning one....
Trouble with 3 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on September 9, 2009
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Moms,
I need some advice or just an ear. Here is our story: We had our first son at 30 weeks after I had been hospitalized on bedrest from 23 to 30 weeks. He was t...
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- Our son was also 3 when our 2nd child was born. It was a rough time! He was doing all of the things you've described... it was horrible. He loved his new baby sister, ...
- Hi A., First of all, don't worry too much, he's exhibiting some pretty typical 3 year old behavior. Especially a 3 year old who just got a new sibling. I have 4 kid...
- When our second baby was coming, it was recommended to us to have a little party for our toddler on the day we came home from the hospital. Since your baby is already...
