School Lunch: Puppets
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Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
School Is Out and Daughter Is Almost Unbearable
Asked by V.O. from New York
on June 22, 2008
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My almost 5 yr old daughter is usually calm, happy and very loving. Now that pre-k is over she has been whining, disrespectful, even spitting when we are disciplining...
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- This time every year I have problems with my usually very well behaved easy going kids. I think you're right the schedule change throws them off. Plan play dates with ...
- She is both excited and nervous. It will all end when she starts school, but until then you will just have to do a lot of counting to ten and deep breathing. Hang in t...
- It sounds like she is bored. She had a regular routine going at school and now that she isn't there it's hard for her. Try making a schedule for her for the dayt...
What Should I Keep My Eyes On? (Daughter Staring School)
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on January 18, 2012
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I am so exited, my daughter starts school in 2 weeks (pre-school).
After looking to many schools I fell in love to this new school, to me is like a dream come true sc...
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- Well, I think if YOU get involved and help out wherever you can (as much as they'll LET you anyway), it'll be the coolest preschool in NJ! And Uh Oh, time for a new...
- If the school has been around a while, I'd pull state records on it to see if there have been any violations or complaints filed. While it is still no guarantee they...
- Just pay attention. Also, don't be afraid to ask to hang out to watch for a few hours...and don't be afraid to make suggestions. One of my favorite childcare facil...
Starting School
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on September 3, 2010
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Any homeschoolers out there that are getting ready to start full schedule soon? We are planning to in a week from today. I have 4 kids altogether, an almost 8 year (li...
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- With your youngest one give him a tv tray or cookie sheet with his paper and crayons tell him this is his special space and he can only color there. . Involve the olde...
- Can you enroll him in a mother's day out class for a few hours two days a week? Or maybe hire another homeschooled older child to babysit a few times during the week.
- What I have done with my youngers who have not started school yet, is to rotate the olders taking turns playing with them as I teach the others. Nobody has that respon...
5 Yr Old Acting Out in School... Continued
Asked by A.W. from Austin
on March 4, 2010
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So, I ended up placing my son in counseling, he has already had two sessions that he seems to enjoy. I've taken the suggestion of doing a behavioral chart at home, all...
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- As the parent of a child with ADHD, I'm well versed with the negative feedback from teachers. However, even when our son was at his worst before medication, we were ne...
- You've gotten some great responses. I'd like to add one thought: when starting such a young child with a reward system, be sure to keep the initial rewards almost imme...
- oh wow, i would guess it's the steroids causing at least some of the behavior. i don't think some in their early 30s is "very young". age and not having children d...
1St Birthday Party, Small or Big?
Asked by K.V. from Phoenix
on September 15, 2009
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I need some opinions since I'm divided between make a big party for my baby's 1st birthday or make just something small and simple.
I do want something BIG with tons ...
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- I have 2 kids and for both we had a bbq at our house and invited close friends, family and neighbors. We served picnic food (burger, dogs, potato salad, etc) and had a...
- It depends on whether the party is for you or for her. In my opinion, kids only enjoy what they are able to enjoy - and usually big crowds are hard on them when they ...
- I guess it depends on a lot of things. For my first son we had a huge event with all our friends and family. For our second, we lived too far from our family although ...
Mom-in-law Is Trying to Ruin My Marriage
Asked by B.R. from Tulsa
on February 21, 2008
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HELP! How do I deal with a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law? Seriously, I think she wants nothing more than me to disappear! My husband has been the only par...
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- You need to give up the daycare for friends and help out in case of emergency only. Other people's children don't need to be around all this drama anyway. Your's unf...
- Hi B., Well, it was bound to happen. A new wife enters and things change. It's normal. It may have been better to discuss it beforehand, break it gently that you wou...
- Well I honestly feel you must stick to your guns with this situation. You are the mother of those children now and she must respect that. Also, you should let you kno...
What Ways Have You Found to Be Thrifty and Have Fun
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on July 27, 2011
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So part of me has been a little sad that this summer has taken such a beating on our budget. We had a move to contend with shortly before school ended. We moved to a m...
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- Camping - inexpensive and memorable! Zoo or Children's Museum - both fairly cheap Sprinklers Squirt Gun Wars! Farmer's Markets Dress up days - even pare...
- My friends tease me all the time about how frugal we can be in this house. :) I am okay with that. Let's see...I save old bread that we won't eat in the freezer. Whe...
- * Arts and Crafts projects using recycled materials (google some) * Playing grocery store using pantry items * We like to make different flavors of popcorn and have ...
2 1/2 Year Old Not Eating as Well a She Used To/recipes/advice Requested!
Asked by B.B. from Phoenix
on August 4, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter has always been an amazing eater. There are still times when she eats things that astound other mothers--like raw broccoli with ranch, etc. ...
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- It sounds like your daughter is going through a growth spert.I have 4 daughters. The third one now 9,is my eater.shes not overwieght,but enjoys her food. When she stop...
- I experienced the same thing with my 4-1/2 year old. She was an amazing veggie eater earlier on, but as she gets older, her tastes seem to be narrowing, with lots of ...
- Yeah, this started for me at the same age and he is now past 3 years and we still have a problem. Protein shakes used to make me feel better as I could hide fish oil,...
Behavioral Issues at Preschool
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on November 20, 2009
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Moms, I really need your insight! I have a 3-year-old daughter (3 in June) who is exhibiting really bad behavior at preschool. Please bear with me! She attends 2 days...
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- I second the room mom idea. I don't think there is something "wrong" with her.
- I would recommend that you stay in the classroom with her for several days to monitor. Offer to be a room Mom for the day and watch for yourself her interactions and h...
- My DS went through some similar issues. We ended up changing daycares and his behavior improved dramatically. The center he was at was too chaotic for his personality ...
