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4 Year Old's Behavior Is Driving Me Crazy
Read all 17 responses: "My daughter turned 4 years old in March. In the last two weeks her behavior has gone from very challenging at times to incredibly ...
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- Yes! I've heard this called the "ferocious fours" and I'm totally there with you! I have a 4-year old son who has been going through the same thing-as is every other ...
- J. Children go through periods of time where they are experiencing equalibrium, or balance, then they cycle into disequalibrium. During this phase learning and growin...
- Hi J.! I do not have a 4 year old yet, but I have been reading a really good book on discipline called "Making your children mind without losing yours" by Dr. Kevin Le...
Suggestions on "Behavior Charts": What Has Worked for You?
Read all 13 responses: "I need ideas from other moms on what type of Behavior chart or rewards system worked for your toddlers. My daughter is 4 1/2 and ...
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- I have always used behavior charts with my daughter off and on, she is 6 now. I usually only have to use one for a few weeks till the behavior change I am after happen...
- Hi D., Children learn to be good because it pleases you the MOM, outside of themselves. As they get older, they shift to what pleases them. You will not be able...
- Hi D., I agree with Donna. Your toddlers are not too young to understand your house rules, particularly if you follow through every time they break them. They w...
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Read all 44 responses: "My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager.
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
My 2 Yr Olds Violent Behavior
Read all 20 responses: "Can someone please help me I have no clue what to do anymore about my 2 yr olds violent and mean behavior towards both of his ...
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- The biggest factor as to whether or not discipline works is your tone of voice and temper. My son went through something similar-he is an only child so I know he got ...
- A.: It sounds like you have your hands full, with your own family and also taking care of your goddaughter and a baby. Having a child with special needs is a full ti...
- My second son was the same way. kids at this age don't quite grasp compassion. They just see cause and effect. Maybe encourage him to give handshakes, hugs and high-fi...
Behavior or Actually a Medical Problem
Read all 41 responses: "How do I get my 4 1/2 year old to stop pooping in his pants. He will not tell me he needs to go. We have had a problem with ...
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- When I tell you this, you may think that I am a terrible mother and terribly mean but this is what I did with my now 22 yr old. When he was 3 he was doing the same th...
- I am a licensed psychologist, with a specialty in child clinical issues. DO take your son to a psychologist with expertise with children and parents. There will be t...
- I have a cousin that has 3 boys under the age of 6. The oldest child was still messing his pants and they were so agrivated that one day they told him to get to the b...
Son with Behavior Issues at School
Read all 22 responses: "Hi ladies Hopefully, someone can offer up some good advice or suggestions. My 5 year old just started kindergarten this year and has ...
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- This is the year we sought help for my son as well. For us it was a combination of sesory processing problems and some neurological problems - but they are all "fixabl...
- I didn't read through all the responses so I hope this isn't a repeat advise. I really only have to say that you can talk with the counselor at his school. They are ...
- You might try to lovingly remind him each day not to hit or hurt others. Remind him to use other coping skills. Tell him to talk to the teacher if someone takes his cr...
Behavior Issues
Read all 21 responses: "My son is 5 years old and will not listen to us. He throws a temper tantrum every time we try to discipline him.
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- My 5 year old has also tried to defy discipline (very loudly). The things that have worked best are taking her firmly by the hand and putting her in her room. Someti...
- Hi, I am a single mother of 3 boys, ages 14, 11 and 6. My oldest was my one who threw temper tantrums. I know it is hard, but just have some patience. I learned tha...
- T.- You must always appear to be calm, no matter what episode may be occurring. Your child will eventually mimic your feelings/actions. Whether you see it in the fo...
Seeking Help on Sons Behavior!!!!!!
Read all 19 responses: "My son is 6 going to be 7 in 6 days and he is in the 1st grade. He is an only child so when he goes to school and gets around the ...
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- He is your son. You know him best above anyone else. If you feel that he does not need medicine, and you don't want to put him on meds, then stand your ground. You ...
- The signs of ADHD will sometimes go unnoticed for a while. Some kids don't show the symptoms until they're as old as 3rd or 4th grade...some older. Mine displayed the...
- I had the same exact problem with my now 13 year old daughter. It all started when she was the same age as your son. I even took her and had her tested for ADD/ADHD. S...
6 y.o.'s Teacher Concerned About Behavior
Read all 22 responses: "I've gotten several calls from my son's teacher throughout the school year regarding his behavior. Her complaints are that he has ...
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- It sounds like you need to have your son tested. What you described makes me think of Tourette's syndrome. If you let it go untreated it can hinder your son's ability ...
- Is there a child behavioral specialist who can observe your son in his classroom setting in a nonthreatening manner? Last year was my son's first year in preschool. ...
- I would recommend that you consider having him evaluated, NOT to try to 'fit a square peg in a round hole' but so you at least know exactly what you're dealing with an...
At My Wits End with Behavior Problem @ School
Read all 17 responses: "I was wondering if any of you have had a similar experience... My 9 yr old son is having a very difficult time controlling himself ...
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- dear M. k, my son is no 17 but when he was about 8 he started having the same symptoms that you are describing with your son. i, like you, was at my wits end. i went ...
- Sounds like he may be stressed or he may just be bored at school. If he is intellectually ahead of his other classmates then he may just be bored and not challenged e...
- Getting him tested and talking to his pediatrician are the best options. It might be stress, adjustment to change, or it could be something else. My husband had the sa...
