Spanking: Preschooler
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3 Year Old Running Away from Me
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 5, 2011
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Any suggestions on how to stop my 3 year old from taking off on me? I'm at my wits end. Today he took off in a parking lot and I was so furious and scared that I spank...
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- Margie that is so funny. I have a good friend who also used (still uses with her grandkids) "Hands on the van!" She said she got some strange looks once in a while....
- we hold hands in the parking lot, no other options, freak out or not, we hold hands cars can hit little ones they don't see.
- They didn't have harnesses when mine were little, but hey had a leash that was like bracelets from their hand to mine, the velcro was heavy duty so they could not rip ...
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...
4-Year-old Out of Control at Dr.
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on October 21, 2010
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I am so upset. My 4-year-old ran around the Dr. office. He would not stay in the room. He even kept opening the door that led to the hallway outside. He was making l...
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- time to be in charge & FIRM. I really like Laurie D's suggestion about the backpacks....I had forgotten we used them, too! Still do to some extent...LOL....my son's ...
- When my sons was that age and younger they would do the same thing. I would be more frustrated with the Dr. than my sons when I took them for Dr. appointments. Firs...
- I had the same issue today with my child. My son is a very willful and energetic kid, and he loves to run wild when we go into public places. It is a fairly common b...
3 Year Old Fits Driving Me to the Brink!
Asked by S.W. from Pittsburgh
on September 1, 2011
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i have 3 children, a 4 year old girl a 3 year old boy and a 1 year old baby girl. I know the trials on a kid that come with a new baby. but since shes been born, my th...
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- Maybe you could try promoting the good behavior. I know 3 is a little early for a sticker board but it's worth a shot. Make one together. Every hour he goes with no...
- Do we have the same 3 year old? LOL :) We ended up in counseling for ours. And she strongly recommended parenting with love and logic. As you read it, you may think t...
- I have 3 non tantrumming kids ages 5, 3 and 2. Fits were instantly nipped. You need to be calm and methodical with spanking at the very beginning of the fit before it...
Sleep Help for 3 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Asheville
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter Abby is a sweet and well behaved just turned 3 year old, until bedtime rolls around. She will try to engage us in converstaion, get us to come fix things ...
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- the secret is that you cant give in. it may take several nights of you taking her back to her bed, but she will get it. you also cant give lots of hugs and kisses and ...
- my child (daughter)did the same thing. After reading or bedtime ritual..turn on the night light and turn off all distractions..sit at the edge of the bed or on the flo...
- My son is the same age with similar patterns. We have put a gate on his door and that has worked. He was mad the first few nights.
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...
Need Advise on How to Stop My Almost 4 Year Old from Hitting Kids at School
Asked by L.L. from Chicago
on October 29, 2008
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Hi, I'm a SAHM of two beautiful daughters an almost 4 year old and a 5 month old. I'm looking for some advise from you moms out there that may be experiencing the same...
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- Time outs and "consequences" are probably not the best solution. There are several great books that teach an alternative parenting approach known as "loving regulatio...
- I have an almost 4 year old son who recently went through a similar situation. He was fine in his preschool last year, but when he started preschool this year he was ...
- I'm muddling through this with you...my 4 y/o daughter who normally loves other people and is totally sweet has started infringing on other people's space too, sometim...
My 3 Year Old Is Torturing Our Kittens. Help!
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on October 3, 2008
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My active and very smart 3 year old daughter goes through waves of being a total angel and a total nightmare. She is going through a tough phase and she is really tak...
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- PLEASE PLEASE find a new home for your cats. It's also up to you to keep same safe. Right now, they are being abused. Please, for them, and you (I imagine you'd fee...
- I agree with Jessica M, she needs a good swat on her butt. I don't know when spankings went out of style, but I got them when I was a kid, and I learned, and I didn't ...
- M., I'm sorry for your tough situation! I'm also sorry, but I have to disagree with the previous response. There is NOTHING normal about a 3 year old girl repeatedly...
Seeking Discipline Book to Read Re: 3 Year Old's Behavior
Asked by W.H. from Stockton
on July 23, 2009
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I am desperately looking for advice from all you moms for a good book to help in the discipline and behavior of my 3 year old son.
His temeper and tantrums have gotte...
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- 1,2,3 magic and happiest toddler on the block. good luck, it's a really tough period but it'll pass!
- I always laugh when people talk about the terrible twos... threes are WAY more intense. There are some seriously old developmental books I discovered when I went thro...
- "positive discipline" "parenting with love and logic" those are both good choices. "how to talk so your kids will listen and listen so your kids will talk" has ...
Sassy 3 Year Old
Asked by T.H. from Kansas City
on January 20, 2010
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How do I get my 3 year old to stop saying things like "I don't love you, I hate you, your stupid" and other things similar. My daughter is is only 3 and already I fee...
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- T., I've found with my kids and my daycare kids that having an almost adult conversation about the problem really seems to help. One problem I've addressed this way w...
- how is her behavior in general? does she mind you and respect grownups? i would be surprised if she didn't have other disciplinary issues, because it sounds like she's...
- Hi T.! I agree with the mama that said she is probably trying to get a reaction. My son is 2 and a half. For the most part he's a good boy. However, he does do things...
