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4 Year Old Behavior
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on April 1, 2007
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I am wondering if any of you have experienced some of these characteristics with your 4 year old (I have a boy).
He can't stand tags in his clothing, socks are too ...
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- I have a son that will be 4 on the 8th. He is special needs and goes to HopeWall in Aurora for preschool. The clothes thing, and the bothering other kids, he does no...
- Hi T., I have a five year old girl and she recently went through what I call a "phase" regarding the socks and the long sleeves and other clothes issues and it drove ...
- Hi T., It sounds like he may be struggling with some sensory issues....the new buzz word is sensory integration disorder...both my nephews struggle with this a bit....
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...
Question About Whether to Repeat the 3 Yo Program in Preschool
Asked by C.W. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2010
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The preschool director has asked for a meeting to discuss placement for next year for my son. Currently he is in their 3 yo room three mornings a week. He also attend...
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- It sounds like a much longer, franker discussion's needed here. Have you asked the preschool teacher/director the questions the way you have asked them here? "I don't ...
- If he doesn't turn 4 until July, I don't see why they would be talking to you now about keeping him back. The school that my son went to transitioned the younger kids...
- C. - my best friend is going through this with her little boy, except in the 4 year old class. Her son is also immature in comparison to the other children and had de...
My 16 Year Old Seems Distant
Asked by L.M. from Sherman
on September 28, 2008
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I'm worried about my 16 year old.. I'm not sure if that is common, normal for teens of his age..
He tends to close the door and stays in his room, Always on cellphone...
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- The first thing you do is limit cell phone use. When does he do school homework...I imagine he has some. Require that he spend a certain amount of time with you, eve...
- This is normal, for teens. It might help if you can come up with something that includes some of his friends. Maybe a pizza night with soft drinks and games on the Tv ...
- This is very normal. Lines of communication are important, but that doesn't always mean face to face talking. Texting is what teens like and how they communicate thes...
Activities to Do with a 4 Year Old Boy....
Asked by T. from Tampa
on February 7, 2011
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Hello.....
I am struggling with finding things to keep my 4 year old boy interested in. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of kids in the neighborhood so we are ho...
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- A train table is a good idea! So is getting him involved. It's hard with any kid I think, but you have to have a mixture of you doing your things (like laundry, clea...
- I'm sure you got every answer in the book. If you're ever interested in a playdate, let me know. I have a 4,5 and 6 year old (4 and 6 are boys) and soon to have a 1 an...
- Yahoogroups.com ---check on here to see if any local playgroups are in your area...not only does your child make new friends, but so do you! Your sanity is saved, and ...
3 Year Old Says "Me" Instead of "I"
Asked by M.R. from Asheville
on July 7, 2008
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This may sound trivial, but it is very frustrating. Our 3 year old son uses the word "me" in place of "I". For example, he will say, "Me hungry" or "Me hurt my eye". ...
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- If you use proper speech patterns, your child will pick it up. If you speak to him in baby talk that is the way he will respond. My son wne through this as well and ...
- hes three! kids dont know the proper knowledge of words yet. its normal. ive worked in day care alot any many children refer to them self in third person, among other ...
- Hi M., I do not in anyway want to invalidate your concern, as I am a mom of two boys, I homeschool, and proper grammar is excessively important to me. I however wou...
Potty Training & Discipline Problems with My 4 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Seattle
on January 29, 2008
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My son is almost 4 years old and is refusing to potty train. He knows how to do it, but just goes in his diaper. He comes to me to be changed when he is poopy. We h...
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- Go and purchase the book.... Toilet training in less than a day. It is by Nathan Azrin and Richard foxx..... You will not be sorry- I work in the early childhood fie...
- That's a tough one. I guess that I would suggest forcing the big boy underwear. Pull ups and diapers just encourage them to go in their pants. It took a looonnnggg ...
- Howdy...I have a grip of boys and have been thru this 5 times and have 1 more to go. Consistancy is the key, as long as they are ready and the fact that he is 4 I am s...
Body Odor on My 4-Year-old
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on August 3, 2009
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My 4-year-old has body odor! The girl should probably wear deodorant; although, I haven't gone that route just yet. Has anyone else dealt with this? A good washing un...
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- Have you tried putting some baby powder under her arms?
- You are not alone! I am mother of two daughters. I noticed this trend when my oldest child-now 7 was just 4 among her peers. It concerned me greatly. At that time-the ...
- Alfalfa tablets are a natural body deodorizer, even helps with bad breath and allergies. I like the Shaklee brand best.
HELP My 3 Year Old Knows Her Abc but Won't Tell You Her Letters
Asked by D.J. from Denver
on May 1, 2010
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My 3 year old has been singing the ABC song for a over a year now, so naturally thinking about pre-k this coming fall my husband and I are trying to get her to recogni...
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- My advice would be to take it easy. Get the Core Knowledge preschool book and workbooks. They are so colorful and fun and they help you move very gradually with your...
- She is not ready. Singing a song and repeating what you say are different skills that she is ready for. Let her play, talk to her, read to her, take her to the zoo a...
- I know I am way late in answering this. But don't forget she is only 3. My 4 year old was the same way. She always loves to sing and I teach her piano, but things ...
