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Unruly 3 Year Old
Asked by D.D. from Syracuse
on July 24, 2008
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I wrote a couple of weeks ago and i really need some advise. My 3 year old girl is completely out of control. She does not listen to anyone, she is horribly bratty, ...
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- Some days I can really relate to that with my 3 year old. I have been really scrutinizing what causes a bad day vs. a good day... Bad days involve poorly schedule...
- D., maybe that is why she's acting out, because she's not going to be the only one in your life anymore. when she rips toys out of other kids hands, do you see ...
- It will be tough for a while, but have you tried recognizing and praising good behaviour when it happens and ignoring the bad behaviour as long as no one is hurt or in...
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 ...
When Does It Get Easier? 6 Week Old Baby and 4 Year Old and Little to No Sleep
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on March 25, 2011
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I have a 6 week old baby and a 4 year old. The baby hasn't ever slept for more than a 3 hour stretch at a time (I breastfeed), and the last few nights has been sleepin...
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- Yes. It gets easier. I am a full time working mom to a 6 mo old and a 4 1/2 year old. My advice? If you had a daycare provider before the baby was born, then send your...
- It does get easier. 1) Talk to the pediatrician and find out how you can get the baby to sleep longer. Big help. 2) Take your mom up on all help! Don't ...
- It gets easier as the baby is able to do more for herself and the 4 yr old is able to help. As babies can feed, dress, bathe themselves, no more diapers and no more b...
Help with My 4 Year Old!
Asked by N.H. from Nashville
on September 17, 2008
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I am at my breaking point moms! My 4 year old son has always been my buddy. He is so sweet, smart, caring, and loving. When he was 2 I found out that I had breast c...
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- Wow, that's a lot for all of you. I have to agree with the other moms--you might want to see if you could get him into some counseling. Someone trained to talk with ...
- Maybe counseling for him and you would help. He has gone through a terrible time with his father leaving and you are the one there that he can express his sadness to. ...
- Hi N., It sounds like you have a lot to deal with right now. I don't know what your employer offers, but I would look into counseling, or at least a consultation for...
My 3 Year Old Little Girl Has an Attitude and Thinks She Is the Boss!
Asked by M.G. from Dayton
on December 31, 2010
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My daughter is 3 years and 4 months old she is an extremely smart and a happy child. But she has an attidtude and trys to run the house. My husband and I have tried ma...
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- I'd say it's a learned behavior... Most of what my boys do and act If I really think alot of times is something I've acted out or done, however it is still no acceptab...
- Wow. I haven't read the other answers yet. I don't think the 2-minute time-outs or taking a toy away is working here. When you have a nice quiet everything-is-fin...
- I don't discipline my kids for acting their age, but I don't give in either. I think it's fair that if your computer usage is keeping her up, you figure out how to re...
What Kind of Dog to Get for 5 Year Olds and 3 Year Old.
Asked by M.W. from Boise
on September 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am driving myself crazy trying to figure out what kind of pet to get for my children.
We asked the people at the pound what they suggested, and they s...
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- Hi M., For what it is worth, we had a Springer Spaniel. And he was the best dog. He was kind and very obedient. He was also great with the handicapped neighbor girl. ...
- Boxers ALL THE WAY!!! Labs and the like usually barkers and major shedders!!! Our boxer has been the best animal we have ever had. He is incredibly patient around our ...
- Having grown up with dogs, my parents had two German Shorthaired Pointers when I was born, so literally all my life. My best advice to you is, pick the dog that fits y...
3 Year Old Potty Training Challenges - Help?!
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 21, 2008
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I have a 3 year old daughter. We've been trying to potty train since she turned 3 at the end of March -- and it was going well for several weeks, now, in the past wee...
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- Totally back off! You can cause so many long-term potty problems by trying to force training before she's ready. She's still pretty young---wait a few mos., then get s...
- M., Whatever you do don't go back. It will send her mixed messages. I potty trained my son by 3 and used several different things to encourage him along. 1. I used ...
- Hi There! My daughter took what seemed like forever to potty train. She is still in a pull-up at night and she is 5. She still has accidents. Her 3 year old brot...
How Do I Get My Almost 4 Year Old to Obey Me?
Asked by K.O. from Austin
on May 23, 2008
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Today I am completely exasperated and at the end of my rope. I tell my little girl not to draw on the wall, and she promptly goes and does it. She'll do things she kno...
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- http://www.amazon.com/Love-Logic-Magic-Early-Childhood/dp/1930429002/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1211509433&sr=8-2 Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Pr...
- I have one that was exactly like this whose antics lasted from three to four and a half. I got a little photo book and gave myself the mantra..."Don't get mad, get th...
- K., Discipline, Discipline, Discipline! Every child is different but you as a mother has to find out what hurts the most. Spanking, timeout, stripping the room excep...
Expecting a Girl & Slightly Disappointed
Asked by L.H. from Seattle
on December 24, 2008
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Ok, we found out yesterday that we are expecting a girl. We were hoping for another boy. I can't help but to feel slightly disappointed. I am happy she is healthy &...
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- Good Morning, I am so happy for your family and may your baby be full term and healthy. I am a mom of 4, 3 girls and a boy (#3). (I will also tell you that I had a...
- Come on now those thing should so small for you to worried about being high maintence. I have a girl 10yr, she is and was an easy baby compare to her now one year bro...
- Something to think about. Boys also go through puberty and are high maintenance also. Sports are very costly no matter the gender. Boys are pretty particular now days ...
Confused Mom Expecting Twins
Asked by M.F. from New York
on July 26, 2009
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Hello everybody!
Ladies, I just need to share my feelings so pls. dont judge me. Give me your support.
I am very happy mom of 21 month old son and I am pregnant seco...
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- Dear Monica - I had fraternal twin girls and they are now 35 years old. Motherhood is for a lifetime. Just think you may have a boy and girl or two girls and/or boys...
- Give yourself some time to adjust to the idea. I wasn't expecting my 3rd, but after a few weeks of thinking it through it was a very exciting time for us and her broth...
- Yep, when you get pregnant for the second time, you expect to have your second child, not your second and third child! My daughter was 2.8 years old when her brother ...
