Time-outs & Grounding: Toddler
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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...
Where Does Church Youth Group Activities Fall into Grounding?
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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My friend and I are having a debate and I'm curious how other parents handle this situation... When a child is grounded, are they still allowed to do any church relate...
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- Church youth group social activities would be in my definition of what should be included in grounding. I am concerned about the shoplifting, but the lying about it (...
- the only way i release early from grounding is for very good behavior, and only for minor offenses. i can't see that applying here as this would be a major offense to...
- Church activities are extra things and should be included in the ground. Why should she have fun when her little sister was blamed. In fact, I would add some communi...
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...
15 Month Old Not Walking
Asked by J.C. from Austin
on October 29, 2008
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I have a 15 month old boy and he is absolutely NOT interested in walking. He will cruise along the couch and other pieces of furniture. But when I try and stand him ...
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- My two children were late walkers. My oldest did not start walking until her 15th month when we had some relatives with older children stay with us for a few weeks and...
- My son didn't walk until about then too.
- It doesn't matter when other babies do this or that. It is not a competition. If he is walking while holding onto furniture then physically he can walk. Everything ...
14 Month Old Is Constipated
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Our 14 month old son is a very picky eater and he has been constiptated on and off since he stopped drinking formula(12 months.)He can become quite miserable when he h...
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- My oldest son (21 months) is exactly the same way, except he's been constipated from birth. Here are a few things we've tried. 1. Juice (apple juice is not bindin...
- We give my son, 16 months old, prune juice when he becomes constipated and it helps. Good luck. L.
- My doctor recomended the mineral oil thing when my daughter was around 14 months too. I beleive it was one teaspoon in one glass of juice or milk per day for a couple...
Leaving 19 Month Old for 4 Nights, Need Advice
Asked by A.M. from Bellingham
on September 21, 2008
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My husband and I are planning a vacation, without our 19 month old son...in order to work on baby #2 (: I have wonderful parents, whom he loves, who have watched him ...
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- Your son will be fine. It might be a little hard for him, but it is good for him to know that if you leave you WILL come back. He has caretakers that you trust and h...
- <grinning> We left for 10 days, on our belated honeymoon, when my son was 2. We'd also taken two or three Valentines or getaway weekends starting when he was about 1.....
- well i most certainly can tell you that you are NOT scarring your child for life lol and it mostly will depend on your child's demeanor on how this should be approache...
Ideas for Strong Will 17 Month Old Boy
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am looking for advice on my 17 month old son. His brother is 5 and of course they are very different so I don't have much experience on this. So my 17...
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- If you are not firm in letting him know what is and what is not appropriate behavior now, it will be much harder in the future. I suggest you watch super nanny and em...
- It's not to early for time outs. The rule is 1 minutes for every year of age they are. Sometimes it's more effective than hand slapping and spanking. Plus you don't...
- I am sorry for your frustration but relieved as well to see that I am not the only one who is having the same problems. My son hits me, throws things, he is a jumper/...
