Seamstress & Tailor: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Will Only Wear the Same Clothes over and over...big Fights!
Asked by L.V. from New London
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 year old daughter who has always preferred to be in her underwear only. Now that we are entering the colder weather, the struggles to get dressed in the mo...
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- Oh boy, I feel your pain. My 4 year old daughter will only wear dresses and tights (sometimes leggings). You could give those a try...I'd start with hand me downs, eb...
- My daughter had this same problem when she was little. I can still feel your pain years later! I actually dragged her to the door with only a shirt and underwear on a...
- oh boy. pants that aren't too restrictive? socks with no seam across the toes? My son was/is the same way. Your child sounds like a Spirited Child. Please look ...
Almost 4 Year Old Talking Back and Not Listening....
Asked by A.M. from Greensboro
on October 16, 2009
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My son will be 4 this January. My ex-husband (his dad) and I have recently divorced. In the past 2 months or so I have noticed that he is very quick to back talk me wh...
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- just a suggestion but do you think he acts out on you thinking that if he pushes you just enough then you will "bring his daddy back home"? me and my husband split las...
- Hi there. The best parenting program I have found is love and logic (loveandlogic.com). I don't agree with all ideas but I like a lot if them or I tailor them to my co...
- It is in the Bible ~ Spare the rod; spoil the child. I am from the old school, I don't care what has happened, there is only so much back talking you are going to do ...
4 Year Old Spitting; Positive Discipline Suggestions?
Asked by C.B. from New York
on June 1, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a four year old boy who has picked up the horrible habit of spitting (on me, in the house, on the train etc.) He knows he's being an outlaw, and he ...
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- For the first time on this forum I am speechless. Nan and Mindy said it perfect for me. CHILDREN NEED DISCIPLINE!!! It is not punitive or shaming to teach your child r...
- Dear C., I know that you are looking for "creative" ways to stop your child from spitting, but from reading your request, it sounds like you gave up too soon on the ti...
- I like a system of discipline called Concious Discipline or Loving Guidance. Anyway from the way I understand it, I would give the child a choice. Once you are convi...
Birthday Party Games for 4 Year Old
Asked by C.J. from Burlington
on October 19, 2006
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My daughter is turning 4 this weekend and she is having a big party (her entire preschool class invited), we are having her party at a local park/playground. My quest...
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- C., I have to say the old stand by's still are my favorites. Pin the tail on the donkey, musical chairs, simon say's. You can tailor them to meet your parties the...
- I love big parties for kids....divide the kids into groups. Have other parents help, our family members. A great website is www.birthdaypartyideas.com they have ga...
- I second the opinion that 4 year olds don't need many games to amuse them. In fact, my 3 boys never had much use for them at all. But recently, I catered a party for ...
4 Year Old's Birthday Party
Asked by P.M. from New York
on March 9, 2008
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I'm trying to figure out what to do differently for our soon-to-be 4-yr-old son. The last two years we had a smimple party at our house with food, fun and I added game...
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- McDonald's (the ones with the play centers) are usually a big hit with kids! They are very inexpensive and include happy meals and there is food for adults (salads, e...
- I don't know if you have this around there, but up here (Albany) we have a few places that do art with kids that age. It only costs $2-$5 per kid, depending on the pr...
- That is great that you can have the party at home, my advise keep it there and ake it small because as they get older the needs change and it becomes costly. I have tw...
Preschool - Should I or Shouldn't I?
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on December 4, 2008
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I had assumed I would send my daughter to preschool next fall. She'll be 3 over the summer. So I've been researching and visiting a few in our area. But I'm startin...
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- I think it depends on the child. My oldest was so ready to go to preschool - she NEEDED that social interaction with kids her own age - and sadly, without me. She cr...
- hi. we sent out son (age 2 1/2 at the time)to a montessori toddler program beginning this fall. i always have our days filled with fun, kid filled activities but tho...
- I am a kindergarten teacher and have taught preschool in the past. She is just turning 3 this summer....keep her home! Enjoy her! She is still a little one! Next yea...
What Questions Should We Ask on Preschool Visits?
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on December 4, 2008
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My husband and I are beginning to look at preschools for our daughter who will be attending 3 year old preschool next fall. What questions should we ask when we visit?...
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- I see that you have already received lots of great advise. I love this site! I wanted to add a few things. My son is currently in 3 year old preschool. I was actua...
- I would just find out what the cirriculum is and what they will know by the end of the year. I'm not sure where you're at, but the Hampshire Park district preschool is...
- I was a nanny for twenty years and my charges where at some of the top preschool in the US. Now they are in the top Universities in the US. I would say look for pres...
3 Year Old Not listening...any Advice?
Asked by T.O. from Chicago
on January 22, 2009
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Our 3 year old has entered the "not lisening" and "defiant" stage. He is a great kid, but starting to become defiant and push more than we'd like. I'm thrilled he i...
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- There's good control and bad control with children. You ALWAYS need some kind of control, letting a kid just do what they want is never good. But neither is being over...
- T., Three year olds can be SOO trying. Perhaps the reward system someone else recommended will work. It's hard to act like a big kid if you don't get treated any ...
- Hi T., I have two sons, also. 3.5 and 17 months. No baby on the way, though. ;) Anyway, we have implemented a "Reward Chart" with 6 items on there that we are ...
Allergie Releif for a 3 Year Old
Asked by T.M. from Madison
on June 12, 2009
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My son just turned 3 and he is having an awful time with allergies. I have him on Zyrtec daily but he still can never breath thru his nose, he is seeing an allergist ...
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- I'd start with going off all dairy. Also look into homeopathy. Its safe and natural, and it WORKS! You can find it in some health food stores, or online. One sit...
- I've been told Neti pots are really helpful-you can find them at Target. I have one and have used it for myself, but not sure how easy it would be to convince a 3 yea...
- My son has had terrible allergies too but the zyrtek seems to be working. We also have had him off cow's milk since Feb because of ear infections but started him back...
4 Year Old Has Cold and Cough Breath Smells Weird
Asked by K.E. from Cleveland
on November 10, 2007
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My son is 4 years old. He has a cough and a little cold. For the past week I have noticed that his breath smells like a fruity, sweet smell. It doesn't matter if we ...
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- I don't know why this could be, but I know my aunt always said that she knew when her kids were about to get sick because the got a "metallic" smell to their breath. M...
- Hi, My daughter also has a cold and cough and I noticed her breath smells too. She also had her adnoids removed this year and I noticed her breath always smelled the...
- Does your 4 year old pee a lot and does it also smell sweet? Sorry to say this but he could be diabetic. The cough and cold could be totally unrelated. I am diabetic ...
