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Recommendation on Discipline/Strong-Willed Books
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on October 23, 2007
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Hi... My twins (boy/girl) are almost 16 months old. There have been many days lately that I feel like they are hitting the terrible two's early. With this in mind, c...
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- I agree with another poster, and I actually read "The Strong Willed Child". My mom read that when my brother was 2, and she gave it to me to read with my son, now 4. ...
- Dare to Discipline is another good one by Dr. James Dobson. I read it along with The Strong-Willed Child a while back. The Strong-Willed Child is actually good to re...
- I was interested in the responses to your question as my 18 month old is very "strong willed." However, I just went on amazon.com and looked up the book that has been...
Bedtime Gating in Room
Asked by K.D. from Youngstown
on August 1, 2008
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Hi all:
I have a question for what others may do. I was reading John Rosemond's Making Terrible Two's Terrific - it's been SO helpful for me. He mentioned using a...
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- One of my friends had an awesome idea that has worked wonders with her 2 boys. She bought old cheap doors and her husband cut them in half. He put a finished edge wh...
- Hello K.. My youngest will be 2 in FOURTEEN DAYS and she recently moved into a twin size bed with a bed gate thing on the side. For me, I can't always get her to sle...
- When I put my son in his big boy bed, I placed a doorknob lock on his side of the door and I use a baby monitor. That way he stays in his room until I go to get him o...
2 1/2 Year Old
Asked by M.B. from Nashville
on April 18, 2009
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my 2 and half year old when she throws a fit and starts crying she will get a snotty nose and the past 2 times she has had blood mixed in with it...what could it be i ...
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- Couple of things if it's dry that could be the cause try some sea water nose spray. Second she could be putting things up her nose. Hope this helps!
- My Dd used to do that from time to time and i have found out it was from her working her self up so much that it made her bleed a little bit not a gush but more like...
- Possibly her sinus is already irritated by all the lovely pollen & the pressure from crying has caused already irritated tissue to tear. I would definitely call the...
Looking for a Good Parenting Book
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on July 12, 2006
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I am looking for recommendations for a good parenting book for toddler age children. My son will be turning one soon.
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- There are several books by John Rosemond that are really good. One that I read was "Making the Terrible Twos Terrific!" and the Six Point Plan for Raising Happy Healt...
- M., I'm simply in love with a book I received as a gift when I had out daughter. I don't recall the author off of the top of my head, but it's called, "You Are You...
- Happiest Toddler on the Block is pretty good.
Car Seat Battles
Asked by M.A. from Little Rock
on August 18, 2009
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My dd who is 11 months old is in her tantrum stage which is driving me and my husband nuts. My questions is; does anyone have any ideas that I haven't thought of to ge...
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- M., My son is almost 11 months and from the very beginning he has always hated the car seat. I just purchased his convertible seat and cannot wait to turn him arou...
- Well, others may or may not agree- but- a good swat -followed by NO!- then quikly putting her in her car seat- should be helpful in getting the message across. You ha...
- I agree with Judy...we have 9 kids,8-24. If she is acting out like this, it is time to start with a swat for direct disobedience. After you follow Judy's advice, quic...
3 1/2 Year Old Hitting and Pushing
Asked by S.T. from Chattanooga
on January 30, 2009
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Hi everyone. I really need some input from other moms. My 3 1/2 year old son has been hitting and pushing his friends a lot lately. He will get incredibly angry and up...
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- The two things that affect my son are certain things in his diet (red food coloring, in particular) and sensory overload due to sensory integration dysfunction. You...
- My friend's sister is a pediatric nurse. She said that boys at ages 3 and 4 are growing fast and they have an increased amount of testosterone in their system and the...
- Sometimes, "without provocation" is relative. My son has sensory problems and he will react in advance of something that makes him uncomfortable, like somebody brushi...
How to Get 4Th Grade Son Motivated
Asked by C.D. from Myrtle Beach
on February 7, 2008
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I am about ready to pull my hair out. My son is NOT motivated at all to do any homework or put any effort forth to complete the homework. We always end up arguing a...
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- Wow! Is this new problem? How is he doing in school? Has his teacher said anything about his behavior or performance in class? I am asking because it sounds like...
- Honestly I would talk to his teacher, they are wonderful resourses. And in the mean time , sit down with him from the start, forget the fighting and arguing its not ge...
- sounds like he really does need extra help. 2 hours is excessive for a 4th grader. Get in right away to meet with his teacher and find out how they can help. Once t...
Help with My 2 Going on 25 Yr Old.....
Asked by H.C. from Raleigh
on May 30, 2009
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I have a beautiful redheaded son... Who is very strong willed.
He will be 3 in Aug.
I understand that his strong willed nature; will act as an attribute later in li...
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- It's ironic that you are asking this question. I have a 17-month-old and a 3 week-old. My 17 month-old has always been very easy, but recently he has been tantrummin...
- There is an excellent book called Making the Terrible Twos TErrific, by John Rosemond. It's worth it's weight in gold, and will explain why two year olds act the way ...
- my doctors daughter that sees her for adhd recommended a book called 1 2 3 magic its great. when reading it i was like ya right that wont work but it did! its also on ...
Want Reviews on Book- "Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self- Indulgent World"
Asked by M.Q. from Indianapolis
on June 8, 2008
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Hi everyone!
My sister (who does not have children) just called to tell me that I should buy and read this book that is all about how to foster confidence and indepen...
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- Haven't read it or any other books lately! LOL But someone recently recommended Love & Logic to me for my spirited independent 3 year-old. Hope you get some respon...
- I haven't read it, but I would check with my local library to see if they have it or are going to get it before I bought it.
- I believe that is a book by John Rosemond. I have read one of his books (can't remember the title, sorry) and I agree with his style of parenting about 98% of the tim...
3Yr Old Only Does #2 in Panties - Please Help!
Asked by A.W. from Baton Rouge
on August 15, 2009
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My 3yr old daughter has been #1 potty trained for months now and wears regular panties without #1 accidents. She won't tell us she needs to go #2, only that she needs...
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- Have faith and patience! I've learned there is only one thing 3 yr olds have complete control over...going potty. The worst thing you can do is get into a power strugg...
- You might try reading John Rosemond's "Making the 'Terrible' Twos Terrific!" He says potty training is an exercise in independence for a two-year-old, not cleanliness...
- My daughter had an issue with this as well-she was completely potty trained-then started pooping in her panties again-so it may be a bit different than what you are de...
