Jean Illsley Clarke
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Parenting Books
Asked by K.K. from Omaha
on January 5, 2013
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I just need some suggestions on some parenting books! My 2.5 year old daughter is starting to get a little out control! Nothing too crazy. Throwing temper tantrums, no...
Parenting Books
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on March 17, 2010
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My daughter is only 6th months so I know in many ways I am getting ahead of myself but that is how I am! I would love to read some good, quality books on the how tos ...
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- "Parents" magazine is great. I subscribed to it since I had my first child. many current info etc. on all topics regarding kids/Moms etc., current information www...
- Although they're a little dated, I like the series of books by Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg beginning with Your One-Year-Old, and continuing through Your Nine-...
- I like "Positive Parenting from birth to 3 years" by Alvin Eden M.D. you're not too early! This one starts early! I'm like you too. I teach EBD kids so I'm doing all I...
Parenting Books
Asked by M.W. from San Diego
on February 21, 2011
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I'm going to be a first time mom and have heard good and bad things about most parenting books. Any reccomendations? Some one told me the book " how to have your secon...
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- Just to add to what others have said, I too think the Dr. Sears books are very good. Like any books, you have to just take what you find helpful (for example, they ar...
- I read nearly every baby/parenting book out there. The most practical, helpful books I read were: The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy - Vicki Iovine The Girlfrien...
- My fav book, and the one I still give along with any baby shower gift, is "Dr. Mom" by Dr. Neifert. It may be out of print, but I always find it on Alibris.com website...
Difficulty with Time-outs
Asked by R.N. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2007
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I have a 3 year old son and I have been doing time-outs with him since he was probably 18 or so months old. He hates them....which is a good thing, but I can't get hi...
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- Why would a bright kid go willingly to punishment? Be real! R., I know you are trying your best....so, place the child in a corner where you need not lift! Sit and ...
- Get the book Positive Discipline it will change things for you. Just try it out it can really work wonders if you are open to it.
- Hi, A counsler in a parenting class I took said she hates time outs! She said most adults couldn't handle a time out, let alone a child. Her suggestion was to do it fo...
Chore List
Asked by S.L. from Lincoln
on May 28, 2008
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After this weekend I have come to the conclusion Mom can't do it all anymore and I am sick of the constint asking for help. I would like to put together a fun chore l...
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- Hi S. I made my chore chart on my computer using word prcessor they have some very nice templates. I would reward the kids with things they like to do anyway at our h...
- There are a couple of really good web sites that helped me in choosing what chores I felt that my 3 and 5 year old boys could help with. The key is making it fun so t...
- Setting up a chore chart is very useful. In the past I've used a grease board and would change the chores from time to time. The way that I would set up the rewards ...
Need Advice About Toddler Behavior
Asked by L.G. from Colorado Springs
on March 5, 2008
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Hi all,
I have a 19 month old who has been an absolute angel up until recently...his new thing is to hit. He gets excited and worked up and he will hit me or whomev...
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- My first advice would be relax, it is very normal, and he will outgrow it, I like to place their hands at their side and say "no hitting" if he hits again I get up and...
- When my son hit me, I held his hand so he couldn't move it. He never hit me again. When my 2 year old decided it was funny to hit, I held her hand so she couldn't mo...
- I was in the exact same situation with my son. He is 17 months old and about a month ago he started hitting. I tried to tell him no, be gentle, don't hit etc. It didn'...
