Testing Limits: Preschooler
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3-Year Old with ADD?
Asked by S.F. from Lima
on November 3, 2007
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I have a 3-year old son, Gage, who is set to be 4 right before Christmas. While a great little boy who is full of energy and brings me joy... I'm kind of stuck with r...
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- I have a 3 year old son named Gabe who sounds very similar to your son. My husband tells me every day that we need to get him help but like your situation the doctors ...
- Wow, girl! You have your hands full! I just want to add a few things to what's already been said. I agree with Amanda that you need to have your son tested and find ou...
- It is so very tiring to live with a "diffiult" child, isn't it? I live with a Dr. Jekel and Mr. Hyde myself. He is 4 now. I also have a 2.5 year old and a 10 month ...
Having Difficulties with My 3 Year old...please Help!!
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on March 29, 2008
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We are having some major issues on trying to keep my 3 year old in bed at night and nap time. We lay him down and within minutes he is back up. As soon as he walks in ...
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- my only advice is to cut back on the drinks at bed/nap time...two might seem like you're limiting him but he's still getting the message that if he fusses you'll give ...
- K., how does skipping the nap do? sometimes they are just not tired. My daughter never took naps. We did have quiet time. She had to stay in her rooom and play quietl...
- HI K., Thank you for writing in, I was about to write up a similar request. Just know you are not alone in your struggle. Bedtime is a tricky subject and no two kid...
3 Year Old Behavior Modification
Asked by J.B. from Pittsburgh
on June 14, 2007
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My son is a 3 year old only child. He is also the first grandchild on both sides of our family. He is a mommy's boy and very attached to me, causing problems if I need...
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- Hi J., I am sorry to hear you are going through this. I have no advice to offer as I am going through pretty much the same situation with my almost 3 year old daught...
- Are you talking about my son? Wow does this sound familiar. My husband and I have been talking about signing up my son for karate for the same reasons you listed abo...
- As many people have said, I think this is a kiddo who is looking for attention, so I agree that one of the most effective things to start would be a schedule of taking...
What 4-Year-old Doesn't like to Play??? My 4-Year-old! Any Suggestions?
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on April 30, 2008
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Okay, so this is my first posting but here it goes.
Background: My mom ran a daycare from our home for 22 years from the time I was 6-years-old so I have seen more...
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- She sounds jealous with wanting to play with your new baby's toys. Try to make her feel special. Nope this helps, Patti
- My daughter was board a lot. She did much better when we gave her an activity to do like painting, making paper crafts, coloring, using scissors to cut weeds and vine...
- Sounds like you've goten some great advice, especially to get her involved with your chores alongside you. My 4 year old loves to 'wash dishes', and 'fold laundry' (he...
Normal 4 Year Old Behavior?
Asked by T.E. from York
on June 11, 2009
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My 4 year old son has really been testing his limits lately - talking back, major attitude, and most recently sticking his tongue out. I'm not the type of person to t...
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- Yes this is normal 4 year old behavior. 4 year olds like to test their limits, as many ages do. They are very capable people at that age and feel as if they can do and...
- Hi T.~ I have a 3 1/2 year old little boy... he goes through phases of testing limits, and other times, he is really quite compliant... But I do know where you are ...
- Dear T. E: There are two things that are going on with your 4-year old. 1st - 4-year olds always like to win games. For some reason, if a child at 4 wins all his ...
3 Year Old Does Not Listen
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on December 22, 2009
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I am not sure how to handle my 3 year old lately and I would really love some suggestions from experienced mommas. He is into everything, is not listening to me, is b...
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- With my son, he didn't know how to follow general directions - I had to get specific. "Put the books on the shelf." then after he finished that "Put the cars in their...
- I have two suggestions for you. I hope they work like they worked for me in the past. First off, I know that sometimes people confuse being firm with being mean and t...
- My advice is similar to the others... but perhaps leaning a little more to the gentle side. He is only 3 -- a direction to "clean up your toys" can be a little hard ...
4 Year Old with Diabetes
Asked by R.C. from Boston
on November 11, 2008
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My grandson has just been diagnosed with diabetes, like last night in the hospital. He had been tons of fluids, peeing it all out, didn't want to eat. Parents brought ...
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- First let me say I am sorry to hear that about your 4 yr old. I am 31 and have diabetes and couldn't imagine having it at 4. My daughter is 4. I have to take insulin a...
- Hi R., He will get through this! Kids are better with lifestyle change than adults are. As far as the blood testing, it is very simple. The tool that you have to test...
- Hi R., You've recieved a lot of good responses. I'm a teacher and had a little boy diagnosed 2 yrs ago when I was teaching preschool. He was 4 at the time. Life cha...
4-Year-Old Won't Obey
Asked by K.M. from Chico
on May 30, 2011
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Hi Mommas,
My son is driving me out of my mind. He WILL NOT obey. Examples: "Wyatt, walk on the sidewalk with your brother and me." He runs way ahead. "Wyatt, put ...
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- I'm smiling because my boys are 4 1/2, almost 3, and 2 months. I think there is a piece in most toddler and preschool boys' brains that makes things short circuit whe...
- We have an almost 4 year old and we have had that problem off and on. He goes in stretches with his behavior. One thing that works is giving him choices. So for exa...
- Are you talking about my child? =) He's 3 1/2 and sounds a lot like this. I have learned that I have to get creative with how I word things. It's hard to get creat...
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...
4 Year Old Pushing It
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2011
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my 4 year old daughter is really trying my patients. she acts out badly. she will do things she isnt supposed to do and when i ask her not to do it she will do i more....
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- Well, my 4 year old son is going through that too at times. 4 years old is NOT an easy age. Went through that with my daughter too, at that age. Girls, are more ...
- It sounds like behavior from the lack of discipline, not punishment discipline. J.
- I was going to say the same as spidermonkey... I have a four year old girl and she is the boldest and most defiant little thing right now. She used to be so outstand...
