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Unruly 3 Year Old
Asked by D.D. from Syracuse
on July 24, 2008
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I wrote a couple of weeks ago and i really need some advise. My 3 year old girl is completely out of control. She does not listen to anyone, she is horribly bratty, ...
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- Some days I can really relate to that with my 3 year old. I have been really scrutinizing what causes a bad day vs. a good day... Bad days involve poorly schedule...
- D., maybe that is why she's acting out, because she's not going to be the only one in your life anymore. when she rips toys out of other kids hands, do you see ...
- It will be tough for a while, but have you tried recognizing and praising good behaviour when it happens and ignoring the bad behaviour as long as no one is hurt or in...
Please..................need Help with a 4 Year Old and 8 Month Old
Asked by S.P. from Roanoke
on December 8, 2009
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Hello,
Please someone help me with some advice on discipline! My 4 year old has gotten to the point to where he doesn't want to listen to anything we tell him to do...
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- Hi S.. Things sound really stressful at your house right now. My advice is to work on the sleep issue right away--I think/hope you'll find that if everyone gets more...
- Looks like you got some LOOONNNG responses, so hopefully there is some good information in there - no time to read all of that. I just wanted to say - Welcome to Moth...
- Keep loving them and know that this particular tough patch will pass. I had boys with the same age difference as you do and it was tough when the smaller one started ...
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
Asked by E.B. from Las Vegas
on November 4, 2008
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Hello wonderful moms! I need your help. My 4 year old is having a hard time focusing. Since I'm a SAHM and we don't really have the funds to send him to a preschool, I...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
Flying with 4 Year Old
Asked by J.N. from Philadelphia
on August 13, 2008
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just wondering if anyone has any advice. I am flying with my 4 year old to Texas, and it is his first flight. He also has questionable ears, and has always had problem...
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- I think the other people had some good advice, the only thing I would add is don't take too much. You will probably have to walk quite a bit in the airport and your c...
- Hi J., Here are some web sites: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060816074441AATG3CP http://ask.metafilter.com/27153/flying-with-kids-without-los...
- J., You and your son will have a fabulous time flying! Four is such a good age for him to go on his first flight because he is going to be SOOO excited if you put a...
Getting My 4 Year Old to Help
Asked by R.J. from Boston
on March 20, 2008
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i have a 4 year old daughter who LOVES to color and be creative with paper, scissors, paint, etc. however, she leaves a HUGE mess to pick up. i have tried a couple of ...
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- Hi R. - I saw this neat chore board at Target. It has magnets/the days of the week/ and simple chores for little kids. Everytime they do a chore you and your dau...
- Hi R., I have found four year old little girls can be very strong willed. I have three girls 16, 13, and 4. With my first two girls I had a little more trouble with g...
- Hi Take your daughter to the $ store and let her pick out a couple of bins-just inexpensive ones and talk with her about the fact that these will be just for her barb...
Saving Money for College
Asked by Y.W. from Orlando
on June 29, 2010
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We are finally ready to start saving money for college for my 18 month old, but there is so much information out there and it's so confusing. I've gone through several...
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- using a financial planner is the best way to lose money. Seriously, if you aren't truly wealthy, you win the investment game by not paying others fees on your investme...
- As a single Mom I did not have the opportunity to save for my girls college but I do know from their friends that were in college the 100% pre-paid plan you can get th...
- I have a wonderful financial planner through Edward Jones. When we opened a college savings plan, she showed me all of the options and helped us compare them. We have ...
3-Year Old Bedroom Disaster Area
Asked by C.M. from Chico
on February 25, 2008
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My 3-year old DD's bedroom is a disaster area!! She has a shelf unit for books and in the bottom is two pink see through totes, two baskets and a toy box. It does no...
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- oh C. you were singing my song you know what I did I had my girls go to a friends house next door for the day and guess what I did I cleaned out and took out a lot...
- Hi C., I have two suggestions. The first is to pare down her possessions by giving some away to a Goodwill type place. This will teach her the good value or helping o...
- For the stuffed animals. I bought one of those nets that hang in the corner of the room. I arranged them all so that my daughtor could see them. they wernt all over th...
Birthday Party Ideas for 3 Year Old
Asked by P.R. from Kansas City
on January 8, 2009
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I am looking for some inexpensive ideas for a 3 year old birthday party. My son is turning 3 and wants to go to Chuck E Cheese -- that can be expensive. Our house is...
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- You might not like this idea...we don't do parties with the kiddos for my daughter. I kind of feel like "stop the insanity" on that issue. We have bday parties with ...
- I liked the idea of McDonald's or another place with a play area, easy and fun! Also, the Great Mall of the Great Plains has a fantastic play area and I think it's fr...
- P., You should check into Wonderscope in Shawnee. I think their parties are much cheaper than other places. We have been to several parties there. I am thinking it...
Money Saving Ideas
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 6, 2010
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Good afternoon all!
I would like to know what you have saved money on? Share your money saving tactics with me!
Two things I have saved money recently by buying ...
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- +I love to use coupons on items that are on sale, especially when the grocery store doubles them! +I don't read the catalogs that come in the mail because they create...
- One thing I have discovered is buying online often saves a lot of money. I do not like to pay shipping though, so I look for those deals that are free shipping. Especi...
- i joined thegrocerygame.com! check into it, there are some really good savings!! also, i started making my own laundry detergent with equal parts oxyclean, borax, and ...
Online Dating Websites
Asked by R.C. from Los Angeles
on July 28, 2011
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Hello
Just wondering if anyone's tried an online dating website (match / e-harmony etc) and if the results were positive? Negative? Been awhile since I've "dated" an...
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- I did e-harmony but it is a lot of work and I met some nice guys on there and then I met some real jerks. That happens anytime you put yourself out there. I then ove...
- I met my fiance' on eharmony! If you do online dating, just be very careful and don't get discouraged if it takes many many dates to find the right guy!
- I used match.com in 2003/2004. I met my now husband in 2004. I will say this, I received thousands upon thousands of responses, but only went out with two people (on...
