Stealing: Preschooler
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Do You "Sneak" Your 3 Year Old In?
Asked by D.B. from Los Angeles
on August 16, 2011
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We are planning to go to Legoland and Sea World next week, both of which have a "under 3 - free" policy. DD just turned 3 in June. She's average height and weight, b...
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- I think "white lies" depend on the intent... If your child really isn't going to get much out of it and you're going for your family/bigger kids, then I think it's ...
- Nope, never did. As soon as my daughter wasn't free at Disneyland I paid full pop for the annual pass. I only did trips like this when I could afford it and I prefer...
- i say lett her in free stuff at the park is expensive plus she is three they can live hehe lol
3 Year Old Obessions
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on August 29, 2011
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Hey Moms I need some feedback I have a 3 1/2 year old son who is for the most part very well behaved except for some odd quirks. I am hoping they will fade away. He is...
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- It doesn't sound like autism to me, it sounds more like aspergers or OCD. I doubt it will be something he will grow out of, you may just need to learn to live with th...
- Because is over the age of 3 you can have him evaluated thru you local school district. There is such a large spectrum of things and maybe it is just a behavior modif...
- Kids that age, are like that. Get the book "Your 3 Year Old", "Your 4 Year Old", etc. Amazon has it. It is an easy to read book simply about the characteristics a...
My 3 Year Old Son Loves to Dress like a princess.......what Should I Do?
Asked by K.L. from Santa Barbara
on July 7, 2008
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For about 4 months my 3 year old son has been very attracted to the Disney princessess and any other princess-like characters. When he has the opportunity he likes to...
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- When my daughter came along, my son was 2 1/2 years old. Once she started receiving dress up clothes, he always dressed up with her and the neighborhood girls, and the...
- The real truth is, is that your son doesn't have gender identity. They don't really grasp the concept of "boys" and "girls." He doesn't know that he is a "boy." Chi...
- Hey K., Hi, My name is V. and I have a 17 year old son!! Society has put alot of pressure on us through the years and has made "things like dressing like a prin...
Preschoolers Steal Snacks
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on October 13, 2010
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My two preschoolers steal food from our pantry. They take the "junk" I have for special treats (like a day at Lunch Bunch at preschool). These might be 100 calorie sn...
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- oh my, that doesn't sound like fun.(although sounds like they are enjoying it, so it is time to make it not fun anymore). It is time to set up boundaries. Keep the foo...
- You need to either not buy the food or get it out of the pantry-only 2 options here. If you like having the treats around buy a bin with a lid and keep them in there-...
- It does not sound like this is any fun for you, or for your kids. They may like to get into the snacks, but I'm sure they don't enjoy you being upset with them afterwa...
Flying to FL with My 2 and 4 Year Old Kids
Asked by L.A. from Washington DC
on March 24, 2010
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Hi Moms -
In about 2 weeks I will be flying to FL with my 2 kids - a 4 year old and a 2 year old. Unfortunately my husband is not able to join us on this trip, so...
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- anything you don't need on the flight..send thru UPS or Fed-Ex..a week prior to flight..best bet..you don't have to drag it and it will be there when you get there...s...
- I fly w/ my two children all the time. DO NOT bring all that stuff - do as another poster says and UPS it. Due to the new fees It will cost less than checking it and...
- There is a wheeled thing from BBRU, or onestepahead that you can attach to a carseat, to wheel it through the airport. Kids can even ride in the carseat while it is b...
4 Year Old Not Playing by Himself!!!!
Asked by W.P. from Tallahassee
on March 15, 2008
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HELP!! I'm the mother of a WONDERFUL "only child" 4 year old, my problem is I have always entertained him since birth..A one woman show,however now, I can not get him ...
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- Get him enrolled in playgroups or a Mommmy and Me class where the kids learn to interact w/ others and Mom's are there w limited participation. The older he gets and w...
- My 2 1/2 year old is very similar when he is home. He'll even play on his own when I'm in the room with him, but he can only keep himself occupied for maybe 10 min on ...
- I have an almost 4 year old (3 1/2) and you would think that with the zillions of toys he has -- he could play by himself. No. In my experience, with my 5 & 7 ye...
4 Year Old Bag Lady
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on February 11, 2008
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My daughted who just turned 4 has started to cary around bags full of her favorite clothes and other random items. She even puts the bag in the bed with her, covers it...
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- I would not fight the battle to be honest. Nothing is getting harmed, everything is fine and this too will pass. I think the novelty will die off eventually and some...
- I have a 4-year-old daughter who between my husband and myself call the BAG LADY! My daughter will take any random bag from her little purses, backpacks, lunchbags, Ta...
- It's very normal for kiddos to attach themselves to something like that. Usually it's a blanket, or a baby... but a bagfull of stuff would be just the same. I wouldn...
3 Year Old Won't Get Dressed
Asked by S.C. from New York
on October 24, 2010
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my son just started this terrible battle for getting dressed. He won't even wear pj's . It's become all consuming,funny thing is ,he'll get dressed for my husband on t...
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- have you tried to let him pick out his own clothes, as silly as he pay look at least he will be dressed. ask dad what he does on the weekend. sounds like he jst bein...
- Totally normal 3 year old thing. Took my son to school in his PJs...only took once. He was mortified that I actually followed through and took him...he was begging...
- Don't fight it, don't stress or agonize...make it a game, something fun...How fast can we get your shirt on? etc...My son has some issues and what works for us ( and I...
3 Year Old and Counting
Asked by T.W. from Syracuse
on April 6, 2012
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My son is 3 years old and turns 4 in a few months. He's in preschool and he has trouble counting to 10, he almost always leaves out the number 7. At home, I practice...
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- Is it just his counting? How is he on colors, abcs, shapes? My 2 year can reconize almost every letter of the Alphabet, not recite, but reconize. Which is very advance...
- Numbers are complicated. I'm a grandma and I still have trouble with them. Your son is probably doing all right. But you can always talk to the teacher. It's a l...
- Sounds like he is doing pretty well! My son is the same age and can sometimes count to 15, but not perfectly! Did you say your son can identify all the letters (by s...
Discipline of a 4 Year Old... Im Going Crazy Here
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on June 26, 2010
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.<a little background info here, my inlaws are legally disabled due to health problems, MiL is on oxygen 24/7 and FiL has a blood disorder that causes him to be very ...
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- You gave a lot of info, but keep in mind that your story is just a small snapshot of your lives and what you have tried so far. My answer may not be accurate for your ...
- First of all, keep in mind that this is very normal 4 year old behavior. It's her job to challenge you and test her boundaries, just as it's your job to set rules and...
- You must be feeling extremely stressed about becoming the primary caregiver for your in-laws as well as your children. Your children are probably feeling your stress ...
