Sick Child Care: Preschooler
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4 Year Old I Don't Understand
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on March 21, 2007
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My kids are usually pretty good but my 4 year old son has been a pain lately he cries and screams about everything you tell him. If you tell him to go to bed he cri...
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- L., I got an e mail w/ your message in it and thought I might have a helpful suggestion for you... You might want to read "Sleepless in America" by Mary Sheedy Kurc...
- My son is almost 4 and we are struggling with the same thing. His adenoids were blocking 90% of his nasal passages when he would try to sleep, so we had them removed ...
- Father, I don't have the right advice to give L.. I lift her up to you. I can imagine it is really frustrating to love some one so much and be so unable to grasp their...
My 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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Please help, I'm so frustrated, I just want to cry. My 3 year old doesn't seem to sleep more than 8-9 hours in a 24 hour period. Aren't kids this age supposed to get...
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- DO NOT LOCK THAT DOOR! Not only is it a safety issue, it's a serious emotionally-crippling issue too! My gut feeling on this is that you are starting the bedtime r...
- Try starting the wind-down routine earlier, like at 7pm. If she has a difficult time with transition, the routine is going to be on the "long" side no matter what. ...
- I have three girls in school. Two in elementary and one in highschool. The two in elementary, I call "Medium Fries". While in elementary, they follow a pretty tight...
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
3 Year Old Doesn't like Preschool
Asked by N.V. from Boston
on December 24, 2011
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Sorry if this is long...
My son, born June 24, 2008 has been going to a lovely Catholic preschool, the school is pre-k-8th grade. The atmosphere at the school is w...
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- of course you make him go, if he can get away with that now he will do it over and over, stick with it. 3 is young tho is this a half day thing a few days a week if no...
- Why would you have him repeat something he obviously doesn't like? There is no need for preschool. It is a silly concept, if you ask me. Let kids play, and play wit...
- Well, your post leaves out a few things that make it kind of hard to answer. First, does he really just lie there all day not doing anything? Or is he lying down bu...
Please..................need Help with a 4 Year Old and 8 Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Roanoke
on December 8, 2009
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Hello,
Please someone help me with some advice on discipline! My 4 year old has gotten to the point to where he doesn't want to listen to anything we tell him to do...
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- Hi S.. Things sound really stressful at your house right now. My advice is to work on the sleep issue right away--I think/hope you'll find that if everyone gets more...
- Looks like you got some LOOONNNG responses, so hopefully there is some good information in there - no time to read all of that. I just wanted to say - Welcome to Moth...
- Keep loving them and know that this particular tough patch will pass. I had boys with the same age difference as you do and it was tough when the smaller one started ...
How to Explain Death to a 4 Year Old???
Asked by H.L. from Los Angeles
on December 28, 2009
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Here's the thing... my Father in law was diagnosed with Cancer about a month and a half ago, its been quick, and we dont think he's got much time left... my 4 year old...
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- H., I'm sorry for what you are going through with FIL. I have been in your spot. When my girls were 6 and my MIL was told she had 6 months due to cancer. I was also g...
- Hi H., I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law- mine also passed away from cancer. My son was 2 and was too young to understand at the time. Unfortunately my...
- Hi H., I have three kids, and when they were 4, 2 and an infant I had to explain a family death to them. What you decide to do is a completely personal decision, b...
4 Year Old Boy and His Dressing Habits
Asked by S.R. from Phoenix
on December 29, 2008
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My 4 year old will not wear pants nor will he wear socks and shoes. He only wants to wear shorts and flip flops. He says he is not cold. I feel his feet and legs and...
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- My Dr. said the normal comfortable range for babies is 70 degrees. I am cold at 70. I am always cold so I think my kids should be, but they are not. They are teenag...
- I would put all his shorts and sandals away - out of his sight so he only has winter clothes to choose from. You could also put him to bed in the clothes he'll wear t...
- Have you tried (maybe on weekends) letting him put shoes and socks on for just a little while? Maybe just 5 minutes and then let him take them off, just adding time l...
Flying with 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Philadelphia
on August 13, 2008
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just wondering if anyone has any advice. I am flying with my 4 year old to Texas, and it is his first flight. He also has questionable ears, and has always had problem...
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- I think the other people had some good advice, the only thing I would add is don't take too much. You will probably have to walk quite a bit in the airport and your c...
- Hi J., Here are some web sites: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060816074441AATG3CP http://ask.metafilter.com/27153/flying-with-kids-without-los...
- J., You and your son will have a fabulous time flying! Four is such a good age for him to go on his first flight because he is going to be SOOO excited if you put a...
3 Year Old Always Sick
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on May 28, 2009
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Hello. I have a 3 year old little girl who constantly gets sick. She seems to always get really high fevers (101 +). It feels like anytime she comes in contact with a ...
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- When she gets the fever, is she ever diagnosed with anything? infection or virus? My son was sick constantly between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. He was in a cons...
- ok let me start by saying that i am not a doc of any kind what i have to say is just an idea. My son is 19mo old and also has been sick it seems like for the last seve...
- I have a friend whose daughter went through the same thing: constant colds, not quite getting over it, fever off and on with no "real" other symptoms. It took her a ye...
