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Need Some Advice...
Asked by K.M. from Johnson City
on June 18, 2007
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my name is K.. I have 3 beautiful little girls ages 5,3,and 2... i am having some mad problems with my 5 yr olds mouth. she like to control me and tell me what i am go...
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- Hi, K.. I agree with the previous posters - get control now or it will just get worse. One thing some moms need to hear is that it's okay for your kids to be upset w...
- I would not take them anywhere fun until they can listen. I would give them a time line to finish there work and if is not done I would stay home for the day. I unders...
- Sounds to me like you have your hands full--and they know it! I agree with the PP that you need to very very consistent in discipline. (I don't however condone spanki...
How Much Tough Love Is Too Much
Asked by D.S. from Houston
on March 10, 2011
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ok so it should be obvious by now I do believe in tough love. now I have a dilema should I do tough love or cave. one ss lives in colorado is graduating this year. oth...
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- Stacey B said it perfectly! If he wanted to go then it would be just to get the free trip and expenses paid...If he wants to go let him pay!!
- Perhaps getting him to visit his bro and dad could be a positive step in the right direction. Maybe it will give him a renewed sense of self and help drive him to desi...
- If HE really wants to meet this brother, he will make it happen on his own.. Do not be an enabler.. Stay tough.
Toddler Crying for M&ms (Potty Training)
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on December 28, 2011
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So I started potty training today by quitting diapers cold turkey and giving my son 2 m&ms for pee and 3 for poop in the potty. So far, he's done amazing and has had ...
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- Using food can be tough because it is hard for some kids to make the connection. The game that I did with my boys was to put Cheerios in the toilet and they had t...
- Giving into petulant little tyrants is always a bad idea! At least that is what I tell my little Napoleans. Ignore the bad behavior and only give it to him when he pot...
- Hard as it is, don't give in! Use the M&M's as a potty incentive for a week only tops, (this actually is what the experts advise.) I didn't use food as I read and he...
How Do We Deal with Son's Crying About pre-K?
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on September 17, 2010
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Our 4 1/2 year old just started a new preschool. He previously went to an in-home child care where he was one of the oldest of only six kids. He has gone there since h...
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- Read him the book, The kissing hand, and then put a handprint in his bag with a lipstick kiss from you and/or your husband. I would also go ahead and put a picture of ...
- S., I agree with Christina's post. Just let his crying go in one ear and out the other. He is working very hard to get out of going to preschool so that he can go ba...
- How long has be been there? I think if he's having fun and participates and is exited at the end of the day then I think it will just take a little time before the cry...
How to Get 18Month Old to Understand No.
Asked by T.C. from Boston
on August 17, 2011
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I have an 18 month old boy. He is usually a very sweet and loving boy. Recently, he has been pushing his limits. I feel like I am always saying no to him and telling h...
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- Oh do I feel your pain! I have a 3.5 year old and a 21 month old. For the younger one, I learned a disciplin technique (from a retired female school principal) that ...
- Mamazita is right on target with this one. Calm, firm, consistent & direct. Hold his little hands, put your face right in front of his & explain the situation. The ...
- In addition to calm, firm and consistent, I'd also suggest making the environment about a lot of Yeses. So, for ex, don't leave your cell phone where he can see it whe...
Big Boys Don't Cry?
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on November 14, 2011
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Super frustrated! I admit I have a very sensitive son. He just turned 8 & is in 3rd grade so I thought that his crying would stop but my thought was just wishful think...
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- Added: Something else just occurred to me to mention to you, mama. The clothes thing and the triggers could have to do with sensory integration disorder. Ask the pe...
- If he's fine with everyone but you, I'd say he's doing it for attention. I'm assuming you give him plenty of attention already and he just might be manipulating for m...
- If he is fine other places, chances are he is using the what he see as the best tool to get the job done. He cries, you react. Even if the reaction is not what he wa...
Table Manners for My Twins
Asked by A.H. from Portland
on February 10, 2009
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I have beautiful twin girls, age 2 1/2. They are wonderful girls with very active imaginations.
As a family we are in the habit of giving expectations and then fol...
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- With my daughter if she had eaten enough, we did a litttle "Uh oh, meal time is not play time" & took everything away, she didn't get it back & we let her be a little ...
- Hi A. - This is normal & it is OK. They are exploring & learning more about their environment. Since they seem to enjoy this activity see about making their own kitche...
- A. This may sound mean but its what my dad did with us & I also tryed it with my boys take the utensils away from them & put there dishes on a clean floor &tell them i...
Diet Soda for Kids
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on February 25, 2010
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First of all let me tell you that my children drink a ton of milk and that is usually their drink of choice. Soda is given as a treat. I was curious on your thoughts...
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- I would definitely not give diet soda to children. If you're raising them to have a healthy self image and are only giving them soda as a treat then you should teach t...
- I personally don't think diet soda is good for anyone..... I wonder what is really in it and what sort of long term affects we will be hearing about 20 years from now...
- I would never give my kids diet soda. I make a point to try to avoid anything with aspartme in it for my kids. Just keep soda as a treat, and only give regular, non ...
Other Forms of Discipline
Asked by W.Y. from Detroit
on June 29, 2009
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Hi moms,
I am at a loss as to what other forms of discipline to use on my 2 1/2 year old daughter. When she misbehaves, we have been putting her in timeout in a chai...
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- Hi W. - At that age when the time outs in a chair/corner didn't seem to work I would resort to them needing to lay down in their bed without any toys or books. The...
- I have a 2 1/2 year old who is also starting to exert her independence. The only thing I can think of to say is consistency. I'm guilty of giving in from time to tim...
- Hi, W.. I say keep it up. I remember my daughter 'wanting' to go to time out after doing something she KNEW not to do. I remember that being very frustrating as wel...
Help with a Mistake I've Made
Asked by L.W. from Sherman
on August 24, 2009
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Ok moms! I have really made a booboo! When we got my son a big boy bed, I slept with him for a couple nights. Now, he wants me to sleep with him every night. And, ...
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- Dear L., As Nike says, "Just do it!" It will only take a few nights before your son understands the "new" routine. You will just have to endure whatever protests ...
- Yep, I made the same mistake with my first one! I ended up using a clock or a timer and started backing of on the time spent. Depending on how old your son is. Talk...
- I definitely understand! But - it's not a terrible thing and it won't last forever. I kind of enjoy it. I lay down with my son until he falls asleep, then I get up ...
