Self Feeding: Child
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5 Year Old Becoming VERY Defiant...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 28, 2010
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My girls, ages 5 and 6, are good kids, REALLY good kids, until recently... and I'm a tough love mom. If the girls both get in trouble for something, my 6 year old imme...
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- I have two teenage girls (just took the first to college) so I know definace. I have not read other responses, but I can tell you that the book: "Children, the Challen...
- My sister-in-law used a book called 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan on her most defiant child. I also use it with my 3yo when he's being argumentative. It's a method of...
- Well, first of all, when someone is asked "why did you do that?" and it hasn't turned out they way they invisioned, the only response is "because I'm stupid." So, plea...
6-Year Old Is a Picky Eater!!!!
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2012
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I'm very frustrated with my 6 year old son who ONLY wants to eat junk. It drives me nuts. He has such a limited menu of food that he will eat. It is very frustrating. ...
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- I have a child like that and another who will try almost anything. At 8, he is finally starting to willing to try new things once in a while, but it is still hit and ...
- All I have to say is the parents who do not have a child like this do not understand and are not helpful in saying you have made your child this way. That only serves ...
- I'll keep this short since several have already replied - one thing that has helped us over time is requiring one bite of any food our son / daughter is reluctant to e...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
My 5 Year Old Has Excema
Asked by A.G. from Wichita
on February 19, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter has excema. When she was an infant, it was so bad that she has scratches all over her face. She was reffered to a determatologist. He gave me so...
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- A., I feel for you and your little one, my little girl is 5 now and we have fought this for years!! It got to the point she had a big bald spot on her head I was so sc...
- My neighbors child have horrible excema and I finally convinced her to go to Children's Mercy and see a determatolist and within a few weeks of seeing the doctor she h...
- Two things A....my daughter had that all her life....I took her to Children's hospital..they helped her...they said they make newer things constantly..at the time they...
My 5 Year Old Refuses to Eat
Asked by A.G. from Casper
on January 12, 2010
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Hi, my 5 year old refuses to eat nearly everything I put in front of him. He likes Hamburger Helper, PB&J, Hamburgers, Tacos, Macaroni, Chicken Nuggets and fries. Othe...
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- Hi A., There is a great book I would recommend "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" by Dr Sears. L.
- There are several cookbooks for kids out there. I have bought a couple at Barnes & Noble in the kids section... Emeril, Rachel Ray, etc. This would be a great way to...
- Sounds like all the stuff he likes is loaded with preservatives, sugar, salt, and other processed junk. While that stuff is easy to make/serve/etc., it desensitizes th...
Ideas to Get My 6 Year Old to Eat
Asked by L.P. from Sacramento
on January 6, 2008
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My 6 year old has a very limited diet. My new years resolution is that he will eat what my husband and I eat at dinner. My only idea is to say if you don't eat dinne...
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- Hi L., my 4 year old is going through this. We make him sit down to eat with us every night for dinner. If he chooses not to eat what we eat he doesn't get dinner an...
- Definitely don't bride with dessert. I would suggest talking to your childs pediatrician, but mine has told me all along not to offer anything special for her. Don't...
- We try to do the same thing for our 12 year old and our 5 year old. I tell them they have to a least try each food item we have at dinner each night. They say it tak...
6 Year Old Behavior... Ugh!
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on April 10, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter who is in 1st grade, a great student, a very sweet intelligent child and very respectful to everyone she speaks to. She is very well spok...
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- Have you had a chance to sit in on your daughters class? Short Story: When my son was in 3rd grade he was attending a private Christian School. Paying big money y...
- That number 4 sees a lot of behaviors because of her older siblings. Things that those older siblings would have never done. My two year old called her older sister ...
- I am right there with you. I have a 10 year old and a 6 year old. She is an angel with everyone else. Her teacher loves her. She excels in the classroom. When she gets...
5 Year Old Daughter Steals Food
Asked by R.K. from Phoenix
on April 15, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who steals food from our cupboards. I am so frustrated at this cause I don't know why or understand why she does this. She gets food when ...
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- Have you ever thought to just sit down and talk to her about it? I think it's an attention getter. She has 3 other siblings, plus animals, and is probably starving f...
- Hi R.. I really don't understand what you're talking about... What do you mean that your daughter is "stealing" food? Isn't the food in your house hers too? Why ar...
- Hi R. - The need to take the food is not necessarily about your daughter being hungry. It sounds more like her need to feel in control of something. Most children a...
Seeking Advice on 5 Year Old Daughter Who Is down on Herself
Asked by M.T. from Houston
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who will start kindergarten this fall. She just recently started telling me she hates herself. She thinks she's ugly, and she wishes she d...
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- My 3 year old daughter does this too. She gets so down on herself all the time and it just breaks my heart. I have figured out that she is not mirroring TV, she is mir...
- Someone is feeling left out and it's probably related to her new sister. It doesn't mean that she doesn't love her sister and it is normal for a 5 year old to experien...
- M., You are right to be concerned. This is not normal. Get her some help, it maybe just some counseling will help. Make sure she grows up close to Jesus. Bible stud...
5 Year Old Starving for Attention
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I need some suggestions or insight on what to do about my daughter's behavior. She is 5 years old and she is a wonderful caring little girl, but seems to have...
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- I am a full time, stay at home mom, I now homeschool my youngest 2, but two out of my 4 kids were attention hogs like your daughter. The other two are quiet and avoid ...
- I have a girl, now almost 7 years old... and I went through that too. Try getting the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6 Year Old" from www.amazon.com It is enligh...
- Dear K., I understand your frustration. As a parent coach, I can tell you that this is a very common challenge for parents. Below is a link to an article I wrote...
