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Quiero Que Madres Latinas Puedan Beneficiarse De Esta Red.
Asked by M.Q. from San Juan
on February 24, 2008
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Soy nueva en esta red y pienso que puede ayudar a empoderar a muchas madres. como soy latina creo que es necesario que comencemos a escribirnos en español, ayudar a l...
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- Hola. Soy una abuela de Vega Baja. Me interesa ayudarte en tu proyecto. Soy maestra retirada y profesora. Estoy a tus ordenes.
- I'm a mother of a 25 yr. old, of whom I'm very proud, but it seems she's not so proud of me. She tends to critisize me harshly most of the time, and when I try to be a...
- Me parece tremenda idea. S.
Seeking Advice on Getting Toddlers to Behave.....
Asked by T.D. from Albuquerque
on October 26, 2009
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My 20 month old is just full of it. Energy!! She had an older brother, who is 3 and half, who used to torture her. He would do take her toys she was playing with, or w...
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- Hi T., I teach Love and Logic classes because they worked so well for me. I teach privately and group classes. Check out the Love and Logic website if you would l...
- NoGreaterJoy.org Click on the "Child Training" link. they have a bunch of good articles and you can subscribe to their newsletters for free. Watch Super Nanny epi...
- Since you have tried the discipline route and it isn't working the way you would like, why don't you try rewarding her? Before you go somewhere explain to her where yo...
How to Stop My Almost 4 Year Old from Whining and Talking Back to Me
Asked by K.W. from Phoenix
on October 26, 2009
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My daughter will be 4 in December and lately she has been whining about anything and everything. My son never went through this as much. When she doesn't get what she ...
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- Hi K.! There is hope! =) I have a 6 year old daughter, and we have been through this also. The problem that arises in a tantrum is, they hope to make you so angry y...
- Hi K., I teach the Love and Logic classes here in Rio Rancho. Please feel free to drop in on the class Sunday the 15th at 6pm at the Unitarian center on Abrazo. T...
- I use the travel size spray bottles and fill it up with vinegar and tote it with me everywhere I go. When they are sassy or disrespectful, they get a squirt of it in ...
Behavior Problems with 12 Yr Old Boy
Asked by M.G. from Albuquerque
on November 5, 2009
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I live with my mother-in-law she has a 12 yr old boy named Daniel. She has been having problems with him for sometime. He doesn't listen, he talks back, takes off, and...
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- Wow! I feel your pain. My son is now 19 and we went through the exact same thing. I went from counselor to counselor and even a Church counselor and it was a very d...
- Hi M., I am a Love and Logic teacher and would welcome having a conversation with you. I teach group classes and have an upcoming class on Sunday 15th at the Unitari...
- Other than talking and yelling, what consequences has he faced? Taking privileges away is usually more effective. 12 is a very difficult age for parents and for kids...
Question on Adopting a Child?
Asked by L.R. from New York
on January 9, 2009
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My Husband and I after 8 years of fertility, were finally blessed with our baby girl. We absoulutely love being parents and would love to adopt a child into our home. ...
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- Hi L. We adopted our son in 2005 after much heartache. The adoption process is tough and if you do not have the right agency or attorney you will spend a ton of mon...
- Several of my friends have adopted through NYC-based Spence-Chapin (http://www.spence-chapin.org/). They have regularly scheduled information sessions. Hope that's hel...
- If you are willing to consider adopting an older, non-caucasian, or special needs child you can adopt through the state for little or no cost. There are some babies a...
Helpful Parenting Books
Asked by D.H. from Santa Fe
on November 3, 2009
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Hello, I am on a search for helpful parenting books, especially focused on changing difficult behavior. I work in an after school program and would like to offer some...
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- Hi D., I wanted to let you know that I teach Love and Logic classes both privately and in groups here in Rio Rancho. My next class is starting Sunday night the 15t...
- The Total Transformation by James Lehman is awesome. It is very expensive, but they let you make payments and it goes over anything and everything you will encounter....
- Hi D., I read lots of responses encouraging Parenting with Love and Logic, but if you find it to be a little too harsh and robotic for your parenting philosophy like ...
Sweet Angel Turned Terror
Asked by C.G. from Phoenix
on November 9, 2009
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OK so I am sure some of you may think that is harsh but it is how I feel. I am the mother of a beautiful 16 month old who 2 weeks ago was happy all the time, agreeabl...
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- Hi there, You are not crazy, you have a child who is in the 18 month old developmental cycle. Things turn dramatically at this age. I'm a parent educator and have dea...
- Your daughter is acting exactly like she should be right now :) Hard to hear, but oh so true! I have 4 kids aging from 10 years old-18 months and EVERY SINGLE ONE OF...
- Hi C., I wanted to follow up on what the other mom said about Love and Logic. I teach Love and Logic both privately and in group classes and I believe it would hel...
How Do I Tell My 4 Year Old That He's Adopted?
Asked by D. from Houston
on April 18, 2008
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I have no idea how to tell my 4 year old he's adopted. I think I want to start out with reading him books on adoption so that he's at least familiar with the idea (an...
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- I have an adopted son too he is 16 mo. old. Your situation is quite different though. Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born written by Jamie Lee Curites is basica...
- I have no advice on the topic...but I read a fabulous email once from a child's point of view. The email was about adoption. The child said that instead of a baby bein...
- my mom read me a book that explained it to me, and then answered any questions i had. of course, for a long time, i was sure she'd chosen me from the baby store!
