Testing Limits
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Discipline
Asked by K.S. from Cincinnati
on June 11, 2010
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Hi Moms:
My daughter turned 4 last month, and has taken on what might just be "terrible 4's". She has always been a sweet little girl, very few meltdowns, listened w...
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- Don't worry - it sounds like you are doing all the right things as her parents, but your daughter is going through a normal phase of development. My son is the same w...
- My daughter did the same thing. one day she was all sweet and listened to everything we said and the next day it was like this little DIVA moved in and my sweet little...
- Try reading the book How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. It's mostly about validating your childrens' feelings so they don't get the emotiona...
What Happened to My Sweet Baby!?! (Long)
Asked by L.R. from Oklahoma City
on September 24, 2007
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i am so frustrated and was hoping to get some advise. my sweet little girl has disappeared and will not listen or behave now. most of the time she is good. it is re...
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- It is so hard when your sweet little one turns into a monster! You still love 'em, but sometimes it is SOOOO hard. My daughter went through the same thing at abou...
- L., My daughter went through the same thing. It was very frusterating, the key was to remain consistant. We do the time out thing, sit in a corner criss cross app...
- Hi L., I am a mother of 4 wonderful children and every one has had different challenges and you pretty much just have to use trial and error with each one, but when t...
Advice on Parenting a Young Adult
Asked by T.T. from Philadelphia
on July 16, 2009
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Hi moms, I need help. I'm the mom of 4, the oldest being 18 and fresh out of high school. He works 40 hours a week, pays for his car(a loan through us)and his cell pho...
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- Ok, mama. Yup, of COURSE they're having sex. Along with your other descriptions, sounds like you have a normal and responsible ADULT on your hands. Bravo for the jo...
- 18 is the hardest age, I have been there 3 times and each one is different. I found that the best thing to do is to realize that they are not children anymore, but the...
- You are Lady of your house, and that is as far as your authority goes with him anymore, EVER. He's not your child anymore, though he will always be your son, it is ...
Discipline and Special Need Children
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on January 11, 2008
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I am having a hard time with discilpining my daughter. She is five and has cerebral palsy. Her injury is in her speach center and her speach is greatly effected. We wo...
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- I would contact the school. With a diagnosis of CP your daughter qualifies for services. This meaning they would have a behaviorist evaluate her and implement a behavi...
- Sounds like she is just testing her limits. I would stand firm with your directives and I would use consequences such as time out or loss of privilege. If you do not...
- Try making up (or finding) little stories that illustrate the ideal behavior you want to see in her. These stories can be quite short--maybe even little stories about...
My 7 Yr Old Son Is Acting Out and I Am at My Wits End
Asked by T.M. from Scranton
on January 28, 2007
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HE was caught stealing at school and tests his teachers limits as much as he tests mine. this behavior is not new but he is taking it to a higher limit, for lack of a ...
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- I would tag along with him every little step he takes, school, store, whatever. Maybe it would sink in from a little embarassment from you. If he's acting like a baby,...
- Have you read the book '1-2-3 Magic'? I work at a school for elementary students with behavioral issues and we use the techniques in the book. As long as they're used ...
- I agree with Nicole that maybe you need to start from scratch. Your child is probably just looking for attention. My son is also seven and I work from home. I notic...
4 Year Old: Sibling Jealous or Developmental Stage?
Asked by N.W. from Detroit
on April 10, 2008
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Hi Moms. I have a wonderful 4 year old boy. He was an easy/mellow baby and toddler. He is generally agreeable. We have a 5 mos old daughter. He is the best, most ...
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- I know my almost 4 year old tests me multiple times a day. He doesn't want to hold my hand when walking, stay seated at the table or be helped getting dressed anymore....
- Hi N., My son had just turned 4 when our youngest was born. He is the sweetest, most loving little guy and he loves his sister. He fell apart when she was about 7 ...
- Under stress (even good stress of exciting and fun events), everyone regresses a little, and needs a little gentle nurturing and even babying. I suspect you may hav...
Toddler Sleep Issues After Car Accident.
Asked by L.S. from Charlotte
on July 6, 2010
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About three weeks ago my 2 1/2 -year-old son climbed out of his crib for the first time, so we promptly converted it to a toddler bed. I expected the usual difficultie...
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- I'm glad you are okay - what a traumatic experience! I'm so glad you're there for your son. I was rear-ended taking my daughter to the first day of kindergarten. ...
- I wonder if he's having bad dreams about the wreck? To him it may seem like the wreck is happening again while he's sleeping, and so he wants you close so that he will...
- Since you are not opposed to co-sleeping, I think I'd let him sleep snuggled up to you for a little while until he feels safe again, and the newness of the ordeal has ...
When Is Too Early to Start Disciplining?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on August 26, 2009
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Hello! Recently my gorgeous and fun 16 month old daughter has been "testing her boundaries" so to speak. We're seeing occasional temper tantrums, screaming for atten...
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- What we found with our daughter who is pretty advanced for her age (now 4 years old) at about that same time, we were able to avoid a LOT of tantrums and such by teach...
- Dr. Sears has a great book, the Discipline Book. Also, 1, 2, 3 Magic is good. I think she's a little young for any of it, but you can start by crying when she hits y...
- Ha, my d does the same thing. She will be 17 months the end of this week. When she gets out of hand, I refuse to pick her up unless there is a true reason for it (si...
My Daughter Thinks Time Out Is a Game
Asked by M.G. from Springfield
on September 12, 2008
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My daughter is 18 months old. Over the past month she has began throwing her meals from her tray full force. We have tried everything to show her it is not correct t...
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- You might try not giving her a plate/bowl for her meals. Instead give her a few bites on the tray, like you did when she was younger. Explain that since she will not...
- Not too young for time-outs! Started my 18mos old just after a year for real, purposeful, willful misconduct. He's been in the corner 4-5 times. Put himself there t...
- This is a frustrating time I know. Keep up the good work of being consistant and you'll be fine! I use what Amanda said with my boys. throwing food or inappropriate b...
23 Months Old and Pushing Those Boundries, and My Buttons.
Asked by I.O. from San Antonio
on September 12, 2009
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My son will be 23 months old tomorrow and is really pushing those boundries. In the grocery store he'll start spitting. I tell him no, cover his mouth, and he looks at...
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- I., A good book for this is "1-2-3, Magic". Yes, a 23 month old will do well with time outs. EVERY time he acts up. PERIOD! Stick to it and it'll work. Good luck...
- Hi I.- There are a lot of discipline methods out there and pretty much any of them will work if you choose one that both you and your husband are comfortable with a...
- I think you should just try what these moms have suggested
