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How to Get Three Year Old to Get Dressed?
Nov 3, 2009 ... I have a boy like that - just a total dawdler. Although this issue has not been totally resolved, even as he has gotten older, ...
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- I think rewards and praise will get you a long way. Stickers, charts rewards etc. It takes a lot of energy at that age to process the task and conplete it. I don't l...
- Hi T., You have gotten some great suggestions already -- I especially agree with the folks who say not to worry about it on days you don't need to be anywhere, and th...
- I had to laugh when I read your email because we use to have the same issue with our little boy. He goes to private school and wears a uniform so getting dressed is a ...
How Do I Get My Toddler to Talk?
I used to do in home daycare and I had a boy like that. He eventually opened up and starting talking at around 2 1/2 years. I'd say just give it time. ...
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- I used to do in home daycare and I had a boy like that. He eventually opened up and starting talking at around 2 1/2 years. I'd say just give it time. Also, my fr...
- Have you had his/her hearing checked? My sister in law is also a speach pathologist (SLP) She told me a story once about a child who couldn't hear and therefor couldn...
- i have 2 kids, 6 & 2 yrs who doesn't get tired of talking...all i did was talk, talk, & talk to them a lot. keep talking to your son, read to him (about animals if tha...
Seeking Discipline Ideas for 2 Year Old Boy Who Likes to Hit
Read all 16 responses: "HELP!!! My 2 year old Son has started hitting, pinching, and pulling my 4-1/2 year old Daughter's hair. He even recently hit a ...
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- My daughter went through a phase of doing this... every time I would look at her and say "Oh we are gentle" It was just a phase... she got over it and she doesn't hit...
- one thing that made a difference with us was to make sure to get down to his eye level, looking him straight in the eye, and saying in a stern tone--"NO HITTING-- Hitt...
- Does he have a beloved toy that you could put in time out? Also, when my kids were about that age, I relized that sitting in the timeout chair didn't really bother th...
How Do I Get My 4Yo to Stop Saying Unacceptable Words?
Explain to him that he's getting to be a big boy & big boys don't talk like that , only children talk like that. Ask him if he's a big boy or a child. ...
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- Though my son did not say bad words, he did pick up 'ain't' very quickly at day care when he was 4. I spoke to the director about this, she assured me that all her em...
- I went through this with my son. I would explain to him these words make people feel bad. Then I would ask him if he wanted to make so and so feel bad, most of the ti...
- We used to tell my daughter that inappropriate words were "potty words" and if she used them in front of me I would suggest that she go in the bathroom and look in the...
2Nd Boy on the Way
I have a 13 month old boy and I am due with our second boy in May. What advice can you give to me about having a second child. Like what additional baby ...
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- My sons are not that close together, but I used everything from the first with the second. I would advise you invest in a double stroller or you could get the double ...
- My boys are 18 months apart. We also kept the room the same, and changed the name on the wall. :) I consider a stroller essential. I have the Phil & Ted's sp...
- My kids are 17 months apart. I might recommend a stroller where the old can sit/stand and then the baby is up front. We also use a jeep double side by side stroller ...
Should I Try for a 3Rd?
I want him to be able to do some boy things with our son like how I enjoy doing some girly things with our daughters! Some people tell me I shouldn't do it ...
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- In my personal opinion 2 is a perfect number. I had a third sibling and it really disrupted harmony between me and first sibling. 2 is company 3 is a crowd. Plus odd...
- Try to think about how you would feel if you had two boys and were missing out on all the things you get to do with your girls. It is everything from playing ball, to ...
- Hi M., I can understand what you are feeling, on both sides of wanting for your husband and not wanting for yourself. The way I see things in my own life is that a...
Husband Wants Another Kid, I Don't
Oct 26, 2009 ... If you don't want a divorce and I believe man like that don't care ..... We got lucky and got a boy. Doesn't your husband realize that even ...
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- M., I am so sorry to hear about what you had to deal with especially since being pregnant with and having my son was one of the most beautiful things I have ever been ...
- M., if you are sure you no longer want to be married to him and have another child with him, I would be VERY clear as to WHY- i.e. everything you mentioned to us- and ...
- You sound sensible and centered. Stick to your resolve and make your exit plans. Hang in there!
Weird Question About 4 Year Olds and Boyfriends
Nov 13, 2009 ... She started talking about this little boy one day that is very nice to her, and she said hes kinda like my boyfriend. ...
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- Yes, you are over reacting. LOL. 4-year-olds naturally touch and hug and hold hands and sometimes even kiss (appropriately). Little ones are much more honest with the...
- M.- I do not think it's a big issue if your daughter thinks this boy is her boyfriend. If you hear anything going beyond the back rubbing, I would talk to the teach...
- Does anybody here long for the days when small children could be "girlfriend" and "boyfriend" and no one worried that it would lead to sex at the age of 12? All of thi...
What Is "Normal" 7-Year-old Boy Friendship??
Aug 31, 2009 ... My first boy played with toys in a very similar fashion as yours, and my second boy also likes sports (the first didn't). ...
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- I would not worry about your son right now. It sounds like he is a good kid...and perhaps a quiet kid. And that is OKAY! So he likes to hang out with girls..as long...
- J., I'm answering from a grandmotherly perspective, and I hope I'm not too old-fashioned. You're a former teacher; what does your son's current teacher say? (I reali...
- Hi J. - you've received a lot of great responses. I wouldnt worry too much, your son sounds like a really great kid. Just keep presenting him with opportunities to t...
Baby Boy Name
We don't know if it will be a boy or a girl (didn't with..." ... I like the more formal first names too. My sons are Charles and Joseph, but we call them ...
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- I would have to say that I personally like the name Wilhelm as his first name. It can always be shortened later in school and then go back to his full first name. I am...
- Definitely go with the longer, more formal name. You can call him Willie but at least he'll have a choice in what he wants to be called later in life. The legal nam...
- I like the more formal first names too. My sons are Charles and Joseph, but we call them Charlie and Joey. I actually picked the names because they have various nick...
