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Seeking Advice About 4-Year Old with Behavioral Issues
Read all 15 responses: "My 4 year-old-daughter has been a very ... Seeking Advice About 4Year Old with Behavioral Issues ..... Raising a Child with ADHD ...
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- That sounds a lot like my 6 year old. He's never been tested for ADD, but his dad has it so we know some of the coping mechanisms. We really didn't want to do any ...
- Sounds EXACTLY what I went through (and am still going through). My son was expelled from 3 pre-school/daycare centers by the time he was 4. I too was desperate, fru...
- A., we have a son who will turn 21 this week. When he was much younger he was assessed as being very intelligent. But like your daughter, he would behave badly even ...
Reward/Discipline Help for 4 Year Old
Sep 3, 2009 ... I have a 4 year old daughter and a 7 week old baby boy. Lately we've noticed some changes in her ... Popular Lists. Tips for Raising Boys ...
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- I believe in earning privileges and that is exactly what tv is. You could use any kind of sticker chart, or flower pot (and earn flowers), ladybug (and earn spots) an...
- I mean no offense here but when people say time outs don't work it's usually because they've been inconsistant with them. I was the BIGGEST objector to time outs unti...
- My friend tried a system that sounded genius to me. She made out "tickets" that she was given each day, one per each 1/2 hour show or DVD that she could watch. If he...
My 4 Year Old Son Can't Focus
Read all 35 responses: "My 4 year old son has trouble focusing many times. ... I am also the author of "Diamond Moms, A Mother's Guide to Raising a Baseball ...
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- My 5-year old daughter is the same! It drives me crazy!!!! So I know where you're coming from... I personally dont know what to do, so if you find good advice let me k...
- Have you taken him to his pediatrician? Has the doctor looked at him and diagnosed him? I have a suspicion; however, am not qualified to diagnose, hence, suggest stron...
- Have you discussed this with your son's pediatrician? It sounds like you'd be best getting a professional evaluation of your son's development and their recommendation...
My 4 Year Old Is Mean to His Own Family Members....
Read all 7 responses: "I'm having an issue with my 4 year old son. He can be really sweet to me and his grandpa ... Popular Lists. Tips for Raising Boys ...
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- I would say your son's behavior should not be accepted by you or any members of your family, whether he is hungry or tired. You might consider therapy for him, seems ...
- It sounds like his "currency" is YOU, not the computer or the T.V. or even his time. Mine (17 months old) is like this to a certain extent. He preferes me and his Papa...
- Oh, bless your heart! I am a big fan of Supernanny, when I get to see it, and will give input from her perspective: I would not do the TV/Computer withdrawal necessar...
4 Year Old Daughter Doesn't Participate in Classes
I have a head strong 4 year old daughter. We have taken her to several ... Tips for Raising Boys · Beth Y added this item When I change my 2 year olds ...
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- Enrolling her in a more structured class may be the ticket. You want your children to respect authority figures and maybe a classroom setting would be better. That way...
- Maybe she just wants time with you. As parents we are bombarded with options for classes and we add a lot of stress to our children's lives getting them there on...
- Hi S.. My almost-4-yr-old does exactly the same thing. I just want her to enjoy herself! She does get something out of classes (because she will later sing all the ...
Ideas for a Long Plane Ride for a 4 Year Old
Thanks to all who gave me advice on flying with my 4 year old He did just wonderful He loved it I think he did .... Popular Lists. Tips for Raising Boys ...
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- A., I have 2 kids 2 and 3 yrs. and we have traveled back and forth from Hawaii several times in the past few years which is a 12-13 hr plane ride. My suggestion is if...
- HI Abby - My husband and I have done some long distance flying with our 4 and 3 yr old (8hr to Germany, plus shorter trips to Orlando). We found that their little Le...
- My children were about that age when we made our first trip to the beach. I put together two special backpacks for my children with the Color Wonder Coloring Books, Tr...
Marriage and 3 Year Old
Marriage and 3 Year Old. After 4 years of not dating I have finally found ..... Tips for Raising Boys · Beth Y added this item When I change my 2 year olds ...
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- what do you mean by giving cold shoulder with a smile? I think she probably just has to get used to the idea.... 3 year olds are tough Jenn Smith http://jennsm...
- Hi A., Speaking from the other side of this--my stepdaughters were two and five when I started dating their dad; we are married now and they are eight and eleven--I...
- When I met my husband, my son was 3. He had a hard time as well adjusting. Is your daughters father involved in her life? My son goes to his dads on the weekends so he...
Typically Great Sleeper Gone Bad--3 Year Old
Was taking one nap a day (about 2 hours) maybe 3-4 days a week, and going..." ... raising a 4 year old · sleeping with a pacifier ...
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- I agree, he is overtired. Our oldest does the same thing.More tired he gets, less he sleeps.
- S., I have 3 kids, if they are an indication of "normal" then your kids follow right in line with them. They all have taken ups and downs in their sleep patterns. I...
- Hi S. - my guess is that he is going to bed too late. If he is not napping any longer, he should be going to bed around 7:00p or 7:30p now, not 8:45pm. I would say t...
Seeking Advice on 4 Year Old Bowel Movements on Potty
Oct 22, 2009 ... Read all 13 responses: "Hi, I have a 4 year old nephew who refuses to ... Tips for Raising Boys ... Pottytraining anAlmost Fouryearold Girl ...
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- try cutting a hole in the pull-up (don't tell him) and have him sit on the potty to poop in the pull-up. This just worked for a friend of mine.......
- maybe something as simple as another "potty" and not the ring over the "big hole" first.
- In order to help him get more comfortable with the toilet, I'd let him have his diaper with the condition that he sits on the toilet to poop with the diaper on. After...
My 3 Year Old and Telling Mommy or Daddy No
Aug 27, 2009 ... I am so mad that now all of a sudden my almost 3 year old I mean next week he will be 3 is ... two year old behaviors · raising a 4 year old ...
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- The NO thing is just another phase. He may not even fully grasp the power or complete meaning of NO. I think a time out for NO isnt going to work. Perhaps when he doe...
- My 3 year old likes to test the 'no' as well. We give him a chance to correct his behavior before we put him in time out. We say, "you are not allowed to say 'no' to...
- I explained to my son why we say no, and why we tell him different rules. I told him that he can ask why, but he still has to treat me with respect. Then I went on to ...
