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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...
What Is Your 4 Year Old Learning in Preschool??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on January 19, 2010
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I just went to parent teacher conferences for my 4 year old in preschool.. They tested her and she knows her letters, numbers, colors, shapes,, can count to 31 etc..
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- hi there, honestly i thought preschool/nursery school was more about the socialization. our 2 year old already knows the stuff you said your child knows from preschoo...
- Have you considered Montesori? We did that with both my children and I was very pleased with their progress. My son was a great reader by 3yo and they worked with hi...
- L., I just went through this last year with my daughter who has a January birthday. She was totally ready for kindergarten an entire year before she could start, a...
My 3 Year Old Is Constipated
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on October 30, 2008
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Hi there,
I have a problem that I need help with. I have a 3 year old girl who has been potty trained, but is having trouble going potty for #2. She states that she h...
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- I would continue with the prune juice. I don't know if the prunes themselves will make much difference, but I would guess that they do since prune juice is a natural ...
- This is something you should discuss with your Pediatrician in my opinion. My son went through the same thing at age 4 and she evaluated him, then recommended miralax...
- You got a lot of good advise. My son is 9 and still has a slight problem with constipation, but not like when he was younger! When he was little I too had to do what...
My 3 Year Old
Asked by C.S. from Spartanburg
on September 27, 2006
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I'm having a couple problems with my 3 year old, the most important problem is his speech. He doesn't talk half as well as other children his age,the first year and a ...
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- My daughter had the exact same problem when it came to her speech and it also came from ear infections and fluid behind the ears. At the time we lived in Maryland and ...
- I am new here and don't know how much this will help but, my son is 7 now. He didn't speak well. He actually didn't start talking until he was about 3 1/2 almost 4. ...
- I can sympathize with the potty issue. My daughter simply ignored me everytime "potty" came up. One day, it just clicked. Out of the blue, he'll get it and be fine....
My 3 Year Old Doesn't Sleep
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on October 16, 2010
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Please help, I'm so frustrated, I just want to cry. My 3 year old doesn't seem to sleep more than 8-9 hours in a 24 hour period. Aren't kids this age supposed to get...
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- DO NOT LOCK THAT DOOR! Not only is it a safety issue, it's a serious emotionally-crippling issue too! My gut feeling on this is that you are starting the bedtime r...
- Try starting the wind-down routine earlier, like at 7pm. If she has a difficult time with transition, the routine is going to be on the "long" side no matter what. ...
- I have three girls in school. Two in elementary and one in highschool. The two in elementary, I call "Medium Fries". While in elementary, they follow a pretty tight...
4 Year Old Still Can't Write Letters or Name
Asked by S.S. from Tulsa
on July 7, 2010
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my 4 year old still can't write letters let alone his name. His "pictures" that he draws are still scribbles and not the kind of "stick figure" pictures his classmates...
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- I agree with the ladies who are saying that it is not a big deal right now. My son tends to have his own interest and then one day poof he gets it and has interest. ...
- My son was reading fluently (chapter books, but easy ones, like magic treehouse) at 3... but didn't / couldn't write his own name until he was 5. He's 8 now, and still...
- Do not worry about it. Just continue to have him practice when he is in the mood. The one thing I never worked on with our daughter was fine motor skills. When he...
Should My 3 Year Old Be Writing Letters?
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on January 14, 2008
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Hi mamas,
In reading through a couple other requests/advice columns it seems that a lot of moms have 3 year olds that are already writing their letters. My son is ...
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- Relax, he sounds perfectly normal. I taught Pre-K and Kinder for a number of years before having my own 3 kids. Every child goes at his own pace, as you know, and your...
- Absolutely not. I really don't think that kids this young possess the motor skill to successfully write letters. Around 4 1/2 I would start encouraging him to write ...
- As an occpupational therapist mommy of a three year old, I can sense where there seems to be an expectation that kids so young already know how to write their numbers....
I Have a 3 Year old...enough Said :)
Asked by J.L. from Portland
on July 11, 2008
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OK, mainly I'm just venting, but of course would love any ideas, input, etc. from those who have or have had 3 year old boys. My biggest frustration is...why in the wo...
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- Hi, I know you were just thanking the group and already had a lot of ideas, but the potty training...I wanted to let you know what my son did. He didn't want to s...
- Hi Jackie, I got your post late but I can't help responding. Seems you are not alone by all the responses. I was right there with you a few years back.My first born da...
- I feel exactly the same way! We had a behaviorist come for evaluation and her report said he would not listen 90% of the time. He kicked me when I had to change his n...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
Question About Whether to Repeat the 3 Yo Program in Preschool
Asked by C.W. from Washington DC
on January 10, 2010
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The preschool director has asked for a meeting to discuss placement for next year for my son. Currently he is in their 3 yo room three mornings a week. He also attend...
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- It sounds like a much longer, franker discussion's needed here. Have you asked the preschool teacher/director the questions the way you have asked them here? "I don't ...
- If he doesn't turn 4 until July, I don't see why they would be talking to you now about keeping him back. The school that my son went to transitioned the younger kids...
- C. - my best friend is going through this with her little boy, except in the 4 year old class. Her son is also immature in comparison to the other children and had de...
