Whining: Tween
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Whining
Asked by E.C. from Tampa
on January 13, 2009
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I have two beautiful children, a 9 year old girl named Bailee and a 6 year old son named Brandon. They are complete opposites.. Bailee is very articulate and quiet, lo...
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- I have an 11 year old and an 8 year old. My younger one has more whining issues as well. I have found that whenever either child whines, I give them 15 minutes of ch...
- Hey There, On the other side of kids! I remember telling my girls when they would whine that I could not understand what they were saying and when they could talk t...
- There is a great book called "Parenting is Heart Work" that helped us with our whining daughter, also a 2nd child. Now I can't say she never whines, but I deal with i...
Whining 10 Year Old
Asked by C.J. from Jacksonville
on October 20, 2006
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I have a son who is 10 who still whines alot. He whines over everything from not getting his way to taking a shower. He will be in middle school next year so this ha...
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- with my 5 year old i told him that i can't understand "whining".i told him if you want or need something you have to ask without whining or i not gonna even hear him.s...
- Have you tried a responsibility chart? I use one for my son who is six. I have been using it since he was 4 1/2. One of the "buttons" is "no whining". He used to b...
- I think one of your big problems is that you let his whinning go on this long. You should have nipped this behavior in the butt when he was younger, now it is going to...
Whining
Asked by E.F. from San Juan
on March 17, 2010
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I have a 27 month girl and a 5 year old boy. My question is: at what point I should consider tantrums and crying normal on 5 years old children?
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- Hi, We have gotten the most workable answers from YokaReeder.com Best,k
- True tantrums should really be over about 3.5 to 4. Crying is normal at any age and should be allowed but ignored for the most extent. Value the feeelings, mirror what...
- Your son needs help learning healthy ways to deal with his frustrations, which are many in young children. Once a child is old enough to communicate, I strongly recomm...
Arguing - 12 Year Old and 4 Year Old Girls - Mom Is Ready to Loose It
Asked by D.M. from San Francisco
on October 21, 2011
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My 12 year old and 4 year old daughters argue constantly. 9 times out of 10 it is initiated by the 12 year old. For example:
4 year old, "Mommy, our kitty is gray...
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- Oh, I don't ignore it. It does, in fact, drive me insane and I do all kinds of things. Some out of practicality, some out of frustration. I have: Explained that ...
- My 11 & 51/2 year old are like this too and yes it makes me Bonkers!!!! Most of the time initiated by the 11 year old. What really gets me is the frequent "MOM"!!! in...
- I would just have a heart-to-heart with the 12 year old - she should be able to understand that you are not trying to pick on her, but her always trying to correct her...
Disobedient 10 Year Old.
Asked by K.K. from Atlanta
on January 16, 2012
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I have a 10 year old son who has become so disrespectful and disobedient. He always argue's back, always has a excuse, always mumbles under his breath while he is get...
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- Doesn't sound like you really took his stuff if he still has every electronic device a child could want. Children who treat their mothers poorly CERTAINLY should no...
- This program/methodology is literally being given away for parents to try-maybe there's a catch, I don't know-but I think it gives a consistant process to implement-an...
- As others have said, take EVERYTHING away..... take away the bed frame and just put the mattress on the floor..... take away most of his clothes, giving him just enou...
10 Year Old Son and Homework
Asked by S.B. from Topeka
on February 25, 2010
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I have a situation and need some advice. My 10 year old son, who is in 4th grade, is a wonderful student. Makes mostly A's and some B's.
My problem? His teacher co...
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- Have 3 boys: 15, 17 and 18. From experience, they have all "whacked out" for a few months somewhere around 4, 5, 6th grade. Their brains and bodies are getting re...
- S., I'm sure it's tough to be on you own with your husband in Iraq. (And I'd like t thank him and you for serving the country!). My son is in first grade and, while...
- Thank you to your husband and to you. I know you have a lot on your plate right now and you are heading right into tween. I know it is tough with homework. I ha...
Need Help Dealing with Argumentative 12 Year Old Son.
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on June 7, 2010
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I am a single older mom of a very loved 12 year old son. I am really having trouble with him recently, We argue much more than ever and I'm feeling very frustrated,...
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- Love and Logic for Teens is great as well as Boundaries with Teens. I loved both of these books and they have great information for handling the trials of raising ind...
- I think you'll love the book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and Listen So Kids Will Talk. The authors have years of experience teaching parents how to help their chi...
- You might try reading 1-2-3 Magic. It is designed for kids from 2-12 and your son is at the oldest end... but the methods in the book might give you some insight into...
My 10 Year Old
Asked by B.M. from Houston
on November 29, 2006
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My 10 year old son is getting to where he screams at me, he won't do anything i ask him to do. He tells me all the time i am mean because i wan't him to do his homewor...
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- Hello B., I have an 11 yr old son. and I want to do all the things right with him as well. Your doing nothing wrong !!! Unfortunantly that's the age where they a...
- Stay strong and hold your ground. I see so many (even some of my friends) wanting their children to like them instead of respect and love them. You set the rules and...
- The problem here seems like a lack of disipline. I wish my 8yr would raise his voice to me, he would be picking his teeth up off the floor and his lips. There has been...
Seeking Moms with Tween Girls
Asked by D.H. from Greensboro
on February 13, 2008
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How do you get your 12 year old girl, almost 13, to eat veggies. I have diabetes in my family and I use that as an example to try her to like them and also the health ...
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- Certain veggies are just not appealing to tweens. My daughter for example is picky - she'll eat steamed broccoli, but not raw. She loves lima beans but won't eat kid...
- Hi D.! I know I'm late with this post but I just joined Mamasource so I'm catching up. Looks like you got some good advice from others. One other thing you could lo...
- I have a 13 year old and discovered a few years ago that she really just doesn't like cooked veggies. I have started providing crudites or salad at most meals and she ...
12 Year Old Step Son
Asked by L.W. from Phoenix
on September 26, 2009
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My husband still on insists on starting my step-son's shower, help him dry off, pick out his clothes, dress him, put his shoes on him and tie his shoes for him. He ...
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- Wow! This is so odd, I'm not sure it's a real question and not joke. But just in case it is real... I think that might be doing damage to everyone in the family. My ...
- that is CREEPY - get some counseling for them and yourself
- My sister just stopped washing her daughters hair (while she was already in the shower) and she is 13. She started doing this because the daughter had such thick ratt...
