Time-outs & Grounding: Myself
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Does She Stay Grounded?
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on April 21, 2011
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Last week I grounded one of my daughters from the computer. She is supposed to have all of her stuff done before she can get on the computer. I found out the followi...
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- I had an ex that had a son that loved to play the playstation. He would wake up extra early to play games. I mean this kid would eat sleep and live for the games. O...
- In our house... that would equal an extension for 'sneaking'. We came about that lesson the hard way, because the first time I said "fine", and thereafter.... "Bu...
- If you caught her on the computer how could she say it was her sister? If A was just dancing and singing along with B but not using the computer I would let it go.
Help! My Babysitter Got Grounded!
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on October 1, 2009
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My husband's birthday is next weekend. I had planned on taking him out to a local bar and meeting up with lots of family and friends. I lined up a sitter (my little co...
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- check out care.com its a great place to build a sitter list for emergencies!
- If you are just looking for an opinion, I don't think grouding should take away babysitting. It isn't as if she is going to have a party at your house, she will be wo...
- The ability to work and earn money is a privledge and something that most teens look forward to. If her behavior requires punishment her mother is well within her rig...
I Just Grounded him...now What?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on June 24, 2011
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So, my six year old had asked if he could go out front and eat his Ice Cream he was having....I told him he could, only if he stayed away from the neighbor kids(they w...
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- You know you have overreacted to this situation. Sometimes grownups do that. I'd sit down with him and explain that you've thought about what happened and would like t...
- To be honest if he isn't able to play and do things in his room this punishment is actually pretty cruel. If he is able to keep occupied and not totally segregated it ...
- You kind of over-reacted and just arbitrarily kept taking away more and more and more making the punishment worse and worse and worse. What sort of message are you tr...
Grounding My Middle Schooler
Asked by L.H. from Cedar Rapids
on March 9, 2008
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Hi Ladies
I need a little advice from any moms who have a little insight on 12 year old Boys.
My son recently lied to me about his where abouts and who he was with. ...
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- Hello L., I agree with your punishment. Stick to it. I also think that you all need to sit him down and talk with him (not at him) to get to the bottom of the ...
- I have a 12 year old girl who did basically the same thing. She asked to go to a friend's house after school and then went to her friends and then to a boys house near...
- Grounded from the phone and computer AND from leaving the house for two weeks -- I'd call that a stiff penalty -- but whatever punishment you choose, you have to enfor...
Grounding from Sports?!?!?! YES or NO?
Asked by S.S. from Santa Barbara
on March 11, 2010
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Hi mamas,
I need some help. My son just got his 4th detention in 7 days of school. I'm fed up. (He's 11 and in the 5th grade.) The detentions are all for screwing...
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- I know you did an update but I just wanted to say I agree with this post: It's even more discouraging to read your side comment that it's funny that a teacher shoul...
- I say it should depend on how he is doing in school grade wise. Is he getting good grades? Acceptable for you? If so, I say you should allow the detentions to be punis...
- We had a similar situation with our 10 year old son. His normal behavior was being replaced by someone who refused to listen to his teacher and was constantly talking...
Career and Mom
Asked by A.B. from Las Vegas
on January 18, 2010
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hey all you career mommy's out there I have a question, I am the mother of a beautiful, innquisitive very active 12 month old boy who is the love of my life. I am also...
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- I have to work too and it's hard but a little better since I leave them home with Daddy too (I have three now) one thing that my husband used to tell me is that they s...
- Hello, I was a stay at home (did daycare) mom until my youngest went to school. I then worked at the local elementary school. I also did daycare before and after sc...
- Yes, this is totally normal. I was put on anxiety meds after my girls were born & I had to double the dosage when I went back to work. It was super hard for me. You ma...
Job Hunting/interview Etiquette
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on April 2, 2011
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I have recently started looking for a job, and since I haven't worked outside the home for over 12 years, I have some questions. Unfortunately, the "nursing shortage"...
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- I would have suggested homecare if you had not listed it-and the fact that you loved it tells me that's what would work for you. Anyone who doesn't understand a nurse ...
- Can't tell you much about the specifics of how to fill out the applications, other than to keep it positive and truthful. But three things I hear over and over from th...
- Can I just venture an answer to one question? How about taking this fulltime position? You need the money, and you need the experience. Use it as a stepping stone t...
Stay at Home or Work Outside of Home
Asked by F. from Phoenix
on September 14, 2008
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I am trying to make a decision on whether to stay at home or continue to work outstide of the home. I have three children 8 months, 5 years old, and 9 years old. I ha...
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- I say...follow your gut! Your children probably do need you, and what is more important in your life than your children? That is not something you'll want to regret wh...
- Hi F., That is a tough choice because I know you get lots of benefits from the military. You have to make your choice but I decided to be a Stay at home mom. We don...
- Hi! It's difficult to make that decision. I tried my hardest to spend as much time with my kids as they grew. I tweaked my hours at work all of the time so that I coul...
Please Help, How Do I Discipline My 8 YO Daughter, Time Outs Don't Work Anymore!
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on May 20, 2010
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*** OMG thanks everyone for all the sugestions! I can't believe for how long I let this situation go on. I keep getting answers cool! I'll keep reading I need all the ...
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- As opposed to punishment for when she doesn't listen or when she talks back there is always positive reinforcment. Like, for doing chores that she doesn't want to do, ...
- Well the first thing that came to my mind was taking some stuff away from her that she can earn back with good behavior or a nice attitude. I have one friend who actu...
- Well, my son is only four so I don't have experience as a PARENT of an older child... but as a middle school teacher, I have years of experience of dealing with discip...
When Time Outs Stop Working.......
Asked by K.R. from Denver
on August 2, 2010
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Hi mommas,
Since my 3 1/2 year-old son was about 18 months old we have used time-out for discipline. We are very consistant and he knows the house rules/consequenc...
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- Try taking his toys and putting them in time out and making him earn them back. or earning the privledge of doing things he likes to do.
- Sounds like my daughter. I believe time outs just don't work for all kids. Depending on the behavior, you can also try taking toys and priviledges away. Make sure i...
- I moved my son to higher ground when he started testing the limits of TOs, literally. We placed him on a kitchen chair in the middle of the floor, facing the wall and ...
