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Need Help for an Unruly 5 Year Old
She knows how to "power play", such as asking to go to the bathroom many many times after she has been put to bed at night. ...
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- Try explaining some of the discipline methods discussed from other posters, to both mom and grandma. They both need to be on the same page, communicate well with each ...
- my 5 year old does http://www.accountablekids.com/ there's a dvd & a book that comes with it..not too hard if you start slow... also: get family counseling...a...
- J., I am having the same issues with my 5 year old son, he was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. He is in kindergarten and his teacher is constantly having to ...
Places to Have 6Yrold party---I Live in an Apt. in St. Louis
depending on your budget, you might find these fun - dave n busters, power play, or monkey bizness in the great mall. all are tons of fun, just have to ...
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- The Sylvester Powell Community Center has an indoor pool with a small lazy river and a large water slide. It is fully staffed with lifeguards and you get a "party roo...
- We had a great time @ the carousel museum in Leavenworth! Their party room is more geared to kiddos, but we had lots of adults there - and riding the carousel - too! ...
- How about painting pottery? That is so fun and we love it!
My Child Will Not Eat like a Big Girl
It is not surprising that she eats better with her peers(peer presure not always a bad thing) Try not to get so worked up, she is using her power play. ...
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- I think it's normal for kids to do what their parents wish for when they are away from their parents. I hear that all the time. My husband is out of town and our bab...
- I think it is normal for kids to act out at home. I have researched this myself for my kids always act better for other people. What I have read and it makes sense i...
- For this issue as well as countless others I really reccomend love and logice. Their web page is www.loveandlogic.com. We have taken tons of parenting classes faced ...
How Do I Wean a 2 Year Old from Breastfeeding
The point of all of this is to say, don't let breastfeeding, or anything for that matter, become a power play. However, don't feel pressured that you are ...
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- I nursed both of my kids till there were 2 and a few months. With my son, I was pregnant with my daughter, he was like 22 months or so, I stopped cold turkey one nigh...
- Wow! 2yrs old and still breast feeding..U definately need to ween her off!! I thought I was bad. I breastfed my daughter, who was my first child until she was 12 mon...
- Hi A., Congrats on going 2 years strong! We made it that far too and I have never regretted it. Quite the contrary, as my girl is reaping the benefits, and we pla...
Seeking Advice on Helping a 2 Year Old Give up the Pacifier
The paci was his self soother and it was also his power play with you. He was able to scream, "give me what I wnat, NOW!" and you did, you found his paci. ...
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- This is a normal thing, this asking for things at bedtime. Yes, he is having a hard time soothing himself, but it isn't because of the pacifier. He will need a good be...
- Sounds like an average two yr old to me. Just dont make the mistake I did, when we took his bottle away I then let him have a sippy cup. Now he HAS to have one. ano...
- Did you throw it away? If not do so in front of him. When he ask for it,tellhim you don't have it anymore.
Fear of Swimming? and How to Approach It?
If you explain it, it may make more sense to him and be less of a power play. Also, have you considered that perhaps he is frustrated and embarrassed that ...
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- You need Swim2John. My daughter was hysterical around water. I spent 3+ years and hundreds of $ on private lessons and club lessons that barely got her to blow bubbles...
- Hi R. - both my kids went through a phase where they refused to even go in the water (or barely stick their toes in). Like you, we encouraged them but didn't push it. ...
- Hi R.~I just wanted to tell you about my grandson's reaction to swimming lessons when he was 4...I think you'll feel a bit better then! Stanley wanted to learn to s...
Any Single or Married Moms Help Me
It's a power play. Now I'm seeing a few things from your post: 1.) Do some research on the net and you will find that studies show allowing a child to have ...
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- As a therapist and a Mom I know how frustrating this can be. First there should be a no food in the room rule. It should be in the kitchen and that's it. This will ...
- I will admit that when I was a teenager I was a bit on the sloppy side. Until my parent's had enough of it. I was not allowed outside the house on weekdays unless my...
- Just a suggestion..........with my daughter; I got so frustrated with her that I took the door OFF of her room!! She hated that she didn't have any privacy. When the...
Husband Is Constantly Comparing...
Dec 19, 2009 ... aspect to realize may be as well is that your son could be picking up on his father's dissatisfaction and making it a power play. ...
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- Neither of my sons were potty trained until almost 3. The not listening thing lasts forever. Boys just do not listen...Your husband does it too. Case in point. The...
- Dear L., There are many interesting aspects to your message. The first thought I had that really stands out is that perhaps your husband does not appreciate his own...
- Reminds me of the book Siblings Without Rivalry even though your son is being compared to his cousin instead of his sibling. The idea is the the same. By comparing t...
Should I Let Him Have 50-50?
He may use the military as a power play, but remember this- the military does not put up with its members breaking rules, laws etc. so if he ever does not ...
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- Being an ex-military spouse, and having a friend who's mil fighting custody with her mil husband, I highly doubt your ex will get custody. Courts tend to favor stable...
- Take your proof and go to court. Becoming a father does not make someone more mature if they aren't already. If you wouldn't consider letting someone like him babysi...
- Get an ethical lawyer and tell them what the other lawyers office did. Retain full custody, with liberal visitation if you want, but I bet that eventually he will see ...
18 Year Old High School Senior - Keeping Them Motivated to Graduate!
The most important thing to remember is to try not to get into a "power play" with anyone. There no one wins. I know this isn't much, but I hope it helps. ...
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- Hello, Well I have not gotten to that point with my children yet but I can tell you how my mother handled me when I was that age and opting to drop out of school and t...
- T., I do not envy your position. My sister's oldest were thinking they were able to handle the same issues...they wouldn't get up, take care of themselves, or get w...
- Do your step-sons have part-time jobs? Usually, the jobs kids can get while still in high school are not "fun" jobs. Fast food places, grocery stores, gas stations and...
