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What Is the Best Way to Discipline My 14 Month Old Daughter?
Discipline is such a hard thing. I go to this group at Watermark Church called Building BLocks. ..... Next question: Seeking Positive Discipline Approach ...
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- K., Wow, good luck with your daughter, I know that must be frustrating. I don't have any super advice for that except to just hold her by the shoulders and look her ...
- I HIGHLY recommend "To Train Up a Child" by Michael Pearl. For less than $5 for the book, you'll get a whole new outlook on parenting. It's the old fashioned way tha...
- i'd say the temper tantrums are normal. my son went through those. now he just wines at everything...trying to break him of that. my son likes to dip. he loves bro...
3 Year Old Biting Instead of Talking
A book called "Positive Discipline" (Jane Nelsen...it's a series, I think) also helps to learn about children's thought processes at certain ages and helps ...
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- I agree with Denise P...I think teaching some signs is an excellent idea...it focuses on prevention, rather than the "strict firm consequence" (translation= spanking, ...
- I think you really need to be a bit more firm. I understand that it may be a frustration thing and you feel badly, but her actions are unacceptable and as you said her...
- Hi, I teach children 3+ martial arts. We do a drill with them that teaches them what to say and how to attract the attention of an adult, if needed, without hurting t...
Anyone Familiar with Gentle or Attachment Parenting?
I have a 4 year old, and I am studying/practicing positive discipline(meaning trying my very best, certainly no expert). Most of us were raised with the use ...
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- If you love your child and always TRY to do your best you will be a great parent. Don't get too caught up in doing things a certain way because atleast sometimes, it w...
- Dr William Sears is a very big advocate of attachment parenting and has many many books on it. I highly recommend them! If you go on amazon.com and search his name, ...
- It is great that you and your husband want to be on the same page about parenting and discipline... consistancy is the most important thing in parenting. However, you...
Children Who Won't Obey One Parent
He will listen to his daddy, but I cannot seem to discipline..." ... Next question: 4 Year Old Spitting; Positive Discipline Suggestions? ...
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- I think you're confusing discipline with punishment. He's too young or punishments. I don't know what else you've tried while "trying everything" but there is a lot ...
- Have dad help. When daddy is available, make sure he backs you up. "you will listen to mommy". that sort of thing. Maybe if he understands that daddy will be upset wit...
- A., He needs to know that there will be a consequence for his actions. Once you tell him what that will be, YOU MUST FOLLOW THROUGH. I say that because kids figur...
Proper Punishment for 10-Year Old Boy
Well, if by 'proper' you mean 'effective' you might want to look at the book " Positive Discipline" and see if anything speaks to you. ...
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- WOW You have your hands full. I would venture to guess that your stepson is in need of some help. Often children act out their rage in physical fights at school. B...
- I wonder if the new baby is making him feel insecure. I'd start by asking him what he's angry about or ask if he knows what is causing him to misbehave. I've expla...
- Why are these altercations occurring? You must find the why to be able to properly address the problem. He did great on his report card, maybe you could take him s...
Seeking Advice on......bullying
Personally, taking Parenting Classes (on Positive Discipline) at my local Adult School (they have a preschool, parent co-op that I belong too and parent ...
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- how old is your daughter? how often is she at school? (days & hours) what is her teacher's response? all helpful information to assist with responses.
- First your children need to understand that taking care of your mother is part of Lifes circle. She took care of you as a baby and raised you and now, you have to help...
- http://kidsareworthit.com/ Barbara Coloroso has written a book called: THE BULLY, THE BULLIED and THE BYSTANDER. I heard her speak in my community on that topic and...
3 Year Old Boy- Is Very Moody
I would suggest finding some 'positive' discipline or incentives. Can he be your 'little'helper to make him feel like he is part of it? ...
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- N., I was just working at a day care when my boy was 4 and some of the attitude sounds like mine. And the lady that ran the day care said her kids acted like that whe...
- I'm probably very off base, but I would recommend talking to your pediatrician. The behavior you are describing sounds very much like my husband. Okay, they are both...
- HI N. I think part of it is a phase and being a boy. But it could also be a sign of food sensitivity (however I'm not a doc). You could keep a food log and jot down ...
Screaming at 18 Month Old When He Is Not Doing What He Is Told to Do
There are several books in the "positive discipline" series. I like them because they give you specific things to to, which A) Work! :-) and B) are easy to ...
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- No offense...but it sounds like daddy is tired and hungry and needs to go to sleep, too. No, yelling is not a good practice. I yell at my kids (older now, 10 and 14...
- No it is not and your husband has a problem that needs to get fixed or your household will suffer. Get him to see someone about this and figure out the problem. Good...
- Your husband is setting a terrible example for your toddler. Your poor son will pick up that yelling at people is okay and will start mimicking this behavior as well ...
2 Year Old Boy Misbehaving at School
With much patience, love, firm, yet positive discipline, he is today a very loving, helpful, and understanding young 5 year old. He has the occasional ...
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- I think it's pretty normal for a 2 year old to go through a MINE, MINE, MINE phase. I've known several kids who will take toys away simply because they don't want any ...
- Hi S., Have you tried positive reinforcement? I am a teacher and also have a 7 yr. old son. Sometimes kids will not respond to punishment, especially at that earl...
- Has this been happening for a while or just recently? I've found that my 2yr old started acting out when he was stressed like when we just recently moved. You may wa...
14 Month Old Tantrums
I plan to read up on positive discipline soon so I can start using techniques & preparing for ... A., I totally agree with you on the positive discipline! ...
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- i think you're doing fine! just stick it out, sister. this, too shall pas... quick story, my son was a bit older probably getting on 4 maybe even 5, he was throwing f...
- A., I totally agree with you on the positive discipline! That makes a HUGE difference with my son! (He's 2 1/2.) One other tactic that I used was, if he wanted to t...
- I can't speak with a lot of experience. My son only had one and my 3 girls never had a tantrum. But when my son had one, I ignored it. Ignored it as in... I told hi...
