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3 Year Old Behavior...
Asked by S.J. from Chico
on February 26, 2008
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Hello there...I am looking for new tricks to have up my sleeve when dealing with my 3 year old daughter. As of late she has taken to shrieeking when put on a time out....
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- I'm in a parenting class and there were 4 people last night who had similar challenges with their 3 yr olds. Seems to be a reaction to having a new sibling. You may w...
- As a former preschool teacher, and now as a nanny and parent, I understand what you are going through. In the school I taught at it was our philosophy to never make a...
- I have 2 almost-4 year olds. My daughter is a screamer too. My best advice is to ignore her when she's shrieking in time out. She's only doing it because she knows it ...
Do You Exercise?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on February 28, 2012
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Why or why not?
If you do exercise, what do you do? If you don't exercise what would be a form of exercise that you think you would enjoy?
I exercise about five...
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- This past year, I have started working out regularly at a gym. I'm proud that I've been going , consistently. I like the mix of people there, everyone is really nice, ...
- I first started exercising because I wanted to fit into some clothes. That's still nice, but I have other reasons now, too. As I get older I realize I will be a burd...
- Yes I exercise and have since my twenties (I am 45 now). Some people scrapbook for a hobby, I exercise. I enjoy it and try new things all the time. I like variety. ...
When to Exercise?
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on May 30, 2009
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I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control when it comes to eating. I really want to begin exercising. I start then stop, start t...
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- The best time to exercise is first thing in the morning. If you live on or near base check to see if they have a child area at the base gym, where you can use the tre...
- Would your husband be up to exercising with you? You could even include the kids. I got a membership to the YMCA. They have a kidzone where I can take the kids whil...
- I am also about 25 over weight from having a baby, she is two months now and I am ready to exercise it off. Today I just signed up for Bikini Boot Camp. It is with Lin...
My 3 Year Old Is Constipated
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on October 30, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a problem that I need help with. I have a 3 year old girl who has been potty trained, but is having trouble going potty for #2. She states that she h...
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- I would continue with the prune juice. I don't know if the prunes themselves will make much difference, but I would guess that they do since prune juice is a natural ...
- This is something you should discuss with your Pediatrician in my opinion. My son went through the same thing at age 4 and she evaluated him, then recommended miralax...
- You got a lot of good advise. My son is 9 and still has a slight problem with constipation, but not like when he was younger! When he was little I too had to do what...
My 3 Year Old Will Not Eat
Asked by E.F. from St. Louis
on August 7, 2006
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My 3 year old has not had a fruit or vegetable since he came off baby food 2 years ago and for the past month he does not have BM (lack of fiber)unless he takes a oral...
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- my mom has always told me to put a little syrup that you put on your pancakes in some milk or give him some pancakes or any other drink and i know it works because i h...
- You could always try those Pediasure drinks. They are supposed to be for picky eaters to get the vitamins they need. Or you could try involving the children in making ...
- I feel your pain. I too have a constipated 3 year old. He actually loves fruit and fiber, but hates pooping. He is very anal retentive, purposely ignoring the urge ...
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...
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 ...
Is Montesorri "Too Much"for My 4 Year-old?
Asked by E.W. from Charleston
on October 21, 2009
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My 4-year-old daughter has been in montessori since last year. She has always loved school and been very excited about it. This year,we've noticed a change,however. ...
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- WOW! That is very harsh on a 4 yr old! as a preschooler you are right she should be focused more on fun than learning. 4 yr olds learn through play and that's how sh...
- In my opinion, a child of any age, but especially a four year old, should never have to miss going outside.Children should have some other form of discipline while ins...
- This has definitely been my experience with 4 yr olds. Obviously, I can't speak to your specific montessori program, but my experience was that playing was much more ...
Soon to Be 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep Thru the Night!!
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 6, 2008
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HELP!!! Our soon to be 3 year old does NOT sleep thru the night and we have tried EVERYTHING to figure out why she is waking up, but have yet to "crack the code." Sh...
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- Hi there! I know how tiredsome it can be not getting any sleep and working outside the home! My son is 5 and now sleeps well. A book you might want to look at is...
- Sounds like she is waking up because ur not there.... Try reading her story then saying goodnight and leaving BEFORE she falls asleep..Then she will get used to sleepi...
- It may sound backwards but try an earlier bed time. (7:30 bath and 8:00pm bedtime) I read something about a chemical released in the brain when you become overly tired...
Average Daily Routine for a 3 Year Old
Asked by R.H. from Seattle
on November 4, 2009
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I am wondering if other moms could share their daily routines with their kid(s). My 3 year old is in preschool 3 days a week, but I often wonder if my husband and I a...
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- What a wonderful family you've created. I'm a retired (special ed) preschool teacher - and you can spend hours of play with no props except newspaper, rags, and your ...
- This is a great question and I'm excited to hear what other Mom's have to say. I have twins that just turned 3 and I am ALWAYS worrying that I'm not doing enough for ...
- our house is a two income house. 630- kids get up on their own, potty, get dressed for the day. 715 load up car and go to preschool. Lots of fun learning activiti...
