Time-outs & Grounding
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How Do You Discipline a 11 Month Old?
Asked by N.G. from Naples
on May 23, 2007
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My son is almost 11 months and is starting to behave badly. In the past week his mood has gone from mommys sweet boy to a biting, pulling my hair, throwing his body ba...
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- Hi N., I think you should definitely discipline him.I use time outs & distractions on my son. I use a port-a crib for the time outs.I put him in for 2 minute...
- My 14 month old started that when she was about 11 months old and I just ignored it and after a couple of times of me ignoring her temper tantrums she stopped. She st...
- An 11 month old does not understand time out. Honestly, kids need to be about 3 years old before time out actually works. Otherwise it is just a break for mom. You ...
Disciplining My 12 Yr Step Daughter
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on January 20, 2013
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hey moms, this is for step moms who have 11yr daughters. I am a mother of a 6 yr old and 3 yr old and an almost 12 yr old step daughter who lives with her dad and I. I...
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- I have a question - when you introduce her do you all her your 'step' daughter? Also not sure what she says that makes you comment that YOU are her morhter but the fac...
- You need to not be the disciplanarian, period. We have custody of my SD, who is 15, who also hasn't seen her mother in two years. I have a son who is 14 and my husband...
- My impression is that she feels you are too critical of her, and as an outsider looking in, only reading what you have written, I am inclined to agree with her. "If...
Ideas for Resolving Bus Issues
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on November 14, 2009
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I have a 6-year-old in first grade who rides the bus to school and home every day. Last year she got one white slip from the bus driver for not staying seated while t...
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- First is does your daughter have any problems at school when the teacher wants her attention or during other situations where she must pay attention and sit quietly? T...
- My step daughter was in kindergarten when she got suspended from the bus for not sitting down. My husband (then boyfriend) was visiting the kids in Quebec City, Quebec...
- You're not alone. I know that doesn't help much, but hang in there. My son just got in trouble for assisting another boy in poking holes in a bus seat with pencils. ...
12 Yr Old Dilemma
Asked by J.C. from Casper
on April 28, 2008
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I have a 12 yr old daughter with whom I am at my wits end with. She is lying all the time and now has started stealing money from her brothers' birthday money. She h...
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- My daughter is 16 now. When she was about 12 or 13, she stole money from her stepdad and mom (I am the stepmom -- my husband raised her from infancy). She then came ...
- Time for a girls day out alone. Also, you might take her to juvie hall to see what it is all about. I would not take her away from church activities because Jesus is...
- Drive her to polic station in your area and have an officer talk to her about what happens to theives. If you think she is having real issues, think about taking her...
Lying.... Driving Me a Little Insane
Asked by ... from Los Angeles
on December 4, 2012
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My son is 6 and in the 1st grade. Lately he has been lying all the time. And when I say all the time I am by no means exaggerating. Today was one of the worst. My son ...
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- Oh geez I sense your total frustration and have no complete answer for you other than I recall I was quite the fibber in the first grade. I grew out of it after being ...
- When you catch your children lying, the first thing to do is figure out why they're lying. Is it fear? Fear can be a great motivator when kids choose a lie over the tr...
- Please, consider some parent coaching or family counseling. I know you are concerned with him being honest, however, I think the adult reactions to these situation...
Help My Daughter Is 16 and Knows It All!!
Asked by H.P. from Jonesboro
on October 30, 2007
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Hi, This is for moms of older kids....My daughter is 16 and met a boy whose first impression on me was horrible!But I gave him a chance and lets say he blew it big tim...
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- H., I completely agree with Dione. I was in that situation at 16 and remember feeling like my parents didn't understand anything at all. Of course, they were comp...
- Not sure if this will help, but you could try to help her see his true colors....if i remember 19yr old boys there are more than one girl in their lives...and if i rem...
- Hi H., I had a very similar experience that your daughter is going through when I was 16. My boyfriend and I got in some trouble, when my parents told me that I co...
How Can I Teach My 13 Year Old RESPECT for Adults?
Asked by A.L. from Clarksville
on February 16, 2008
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When my son was about 7 years old, his biological father gave up his rights to my husband. Therefor, my husband adopted my son (who is now 13 years old). My son and ...
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- Number One - If he has been grounded since October, then that is obviously not working and you need to find an alternative punishment with more effect. Number Two ...
- Respect is something that is learned while the maturation process is taking place. In my opinion, at 13, he should have that concept locked down. As for the ADHD, I ca...
- Frankly, I can't imagine how grounding him for five months or more would give him any incentive to change his behavior. What did he do to deserve that? Burn down the n...
My Three and a Half Year Old
Asked by P.K. from Rochester
on August 22, 2010
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hi,
I m absolutely cross as my 3.5 year old does not abide by anything I say. I am an early years teacher and have already finished trying all my behav management ...
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- Get Jim Fay's books- Parenting with Love and Logic. There is one for toddlers too. They also have classes you can attend. I am a former teacher and have used many stra...
- He made need to cut out his naps. My son stopped taking naps around three b/c he wasn't tired at bedtime anymore. Regarding other behavior, think about how he is c...
- My friend just gave me a book that she swears by called "3-2-1 Magic" about disciplining. Might be worth looking into. I just started it.
"Daughters" and Thier Attitudes
Asked by V.J. from Bakersfield
on December 29, 2006
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my nine year old is going on nineteen she is a great girl but let me tell you she has her moments "about 19hrs out of the day", she rolls her eyes and talks back, when...
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- I HIGHLY recommend the book (or the great 2 hour DVD) called "hold onto your kids" by gordon neufield and gabor mate. you can get both online at http://www.gordonneuf...
- V.~ I sympathize with you, I have a daughter that will be 17 next month and I think God that I may be on the downhill slope of this “mother and daught...
- Oh my gosh, there is so much to say about girls and their attitudes. I agree with what has already been said. Just remember that you are not responsible for the choi...
Tween Girls
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on July 7, 2010
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I have 2 girls that are 11. They fight--bicker, quarrel, whatever you want to call it. It is driving us crazy. Every little thing is open for argument. They even v...
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- Umm, why are you cleaning the sofa. If they eat in the living, then maybe on their next weekend grounding...they can spend the time cleaning your living room. As far...
- Take the door down til they earn it back! They dont' respect you very much as I can tell by them asking to go somewhere after being grounded. If thats not enough clear...
- I have an 11 year old girl too. I am REALLY struggling with this age. We are dealing with the same shower situation. My approach has been to discuss being responsible ...
