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Sleep Regression in 2.5 Year Old?
and maybe snuggleing and reading a book at bedtime.and they know they have to go to bed but do not say it's bedtime. say something like ok lets go pick out ...
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- I have a 2.5 who will be 3 in August. He has always been a great sleeper, too. Lately, when I say it's time for bed, he runs to daddy or says, "2 minutes, mommy." So I...
- I went trhough this with my son, and he was just testing the limits. However, I don't think taking oys and priviledges away because she is resistant to potty training...
- J., As a mother to 3 boys, I know that it can be very difficult. However, on the potty training issue. Unless you are doing it to get her into daycare, don't forc...
Household Chores for Children
As far as rewards he enjoys stickers, tattoos, an extra book at bedtime. He started helping at about age 3. Have fun! 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- I made a chart with their morning routine, and the before routine. My daughter is 3 1/2, so I added simple pictures (cut from mag. or catalogs) so she can "read" the ...
- I think it is so important for kids to learn that helping around the house is part of being in the family. They should not be rewarded for doing what is expected of t...
- I definitely think chores should be an expected contribution to being part of a family. No one pays me to do the household work... In my opinion, kids need to learn ...
Help with a 6 Year Old
Read a book at bedtime or on the weekend go to the park let him know by telling him he does not have to act up to get your attention. ...
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- Boy can I ever relate to this!! I am a mother of an 8yo boy, 4yo girl, and 3yo boy. I am single also, but recently my boyfriend just moved in with us. I was working...
- I don't think my advise is going to be pretty either, sounds to me like dad is the problem in a nut shell. It is extremely hard to be a single mom I was one for 7 year...
- HI M., I have a 7 yr old son and everyone asks me how i get him to behave so well. I even get free offers for babysitting. Well the answer I spend time with him . I ...
I've Got a BITER! 2 & 1/2 Y/O Son Is Biting ... Update...
I constantly explained to him that biting was not OK, I gave him soft toys to bite if he felt he needed to bite, we read him the "no biting" book at bedtime ...
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- I totally agree with Linda that you should immediately remove him from the situation in which he bites and tell him why you are leaving. Also reading "Teeth Are Not F...
- Hi A., I really understand what a concern this must be for you. It's hard enough when we have a challenge with our own child, let alone when it involves someone else'...
- I have heard about this in the past, and as crazy as it sounds, it was related to a mineral deficiency. just like some kids in school that eat CHALK. Just a thought. A...
Looking for Ideas/suggestions for "Reward" Chart or Allowance for 3 Year Old
... or stickers and after so many stars he would get a treat of some kind (time alone with mom or dad without little sis, an extra book at bedtime, etc). ...
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- Hi Heataher, I startred using the PEGS system about 6 months ago and have had great success with my kids. PEGS stands for Parental Encouragement and Guidance System...
- I see a lot of good suggestions - however - I hesitate to "reward" mine. I want them to learn that doing good things is good in itself. We do occasionally, but that'...
- i use an old calendar for a chart. my daughter earns stars for getting up good and getting dressed, brushing teeth, going to bed nice, having an all around good day e...
Slow Eater
If it's quality time he needs, give him more with a book before bedtime, but I know we all need to get the kitchen clean up done. When I was a child, ...
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- Give him at least 30 min. and after that say it's time for you to clean up, and let him sit alone. If it's quality time he needs, give him more with a book before bedt...
- Why don't you try "helping" him. Like you feed him one bit he feeds one bite!? It may work?
- The Italians take at least 2 hours to eat and look how healthy they are! Where's the fire? I agree with DJ.
Kids Wander into Parents' Room in the Middle of the Night
THAT WOULD BE YOUR CHIOCE,CRAFT,NEW TOY,GAME,BOOK,LUNCH OUT TRIP TO THE PARK. ... game, 1 book at bedtime instead of 2) It took about a week but they now ...
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- I agree with Casey P. my son is almost 3 and he has tried this a few times. We found the only thing to do is keep putting them back, no matter how tired we are and ho...
- K., Can you put a gate across the door in the two-year old's room? It won't work for your daughter, but if your son can't get to you, he may stop bothering to wake...
- They will absolutely out grow this at their own speed. It's a normal and natural thing for a babe to want their parents. IF at 2 he's making it through most of the n...
Seeking Advice
My girls can then "buy" a posted activity (games w/ mom and dad, an extra book at bedtime, ect, (we have a "menu" of activities that be can promised at a ...
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- Its good you are looking to curb the behavior at this point before school. Basically, I think you need to pick the discipline method you are most comfortable with, ge...
- This is probably the story of my life with both of my boys. These were the type of things started when my children were 3. Both of my sons were diagnosed with ADHD a...
- When my daughter was five, she and I attended sessions at a place called Tuesday's Child. For a couple hours on eight Saturdays, she was in a room with other kids whil...
Mom Needing a Balance
Ex; If I cook, he is bathing the baby, then I will read her a book at bedtime, while he's doing kitchen clean up, and then he comes in last to give her, ...
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- Unfortunately us Full time working Moms, hardly ever have alot of time to ourselves. I am fortunate in the respect that though my Husband helps in all things, it makes...
- Hi K., I know just what you and all these other moms are saying, its so hard, frustrating and stressful to try to be a fulltime employee, fulltime wife and fulltime...
- flylady.net has helped me find a bit more time in the day. Maybe it can help you too. It helps with prioritization and house work and office work. It takes time to ...
Recommendations for Books
The book called Great Books for Babies and Toddlers, by Kathleen Odean was great for helping me choose books. .... Looking for Bedtime Book Suggestions. ...
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- Dr. Seuss's ABC's. It's a great book, was both of my children's favorite book up until they were about 3! It also taught them both their ABC's at a very young age, a...
- My daughter loves her Disney babies series and the Sesame Street ABC series. Now at 22 months she can recite almost all of them herself as she has had them read to her...
- My son is the same age. He LOVES all of the Richard Scarey books - current favorites are Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, and The Best Word Book Ever. They have g...
