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Time Out Not Working
Asked by K.B. from Spartanburg
on March 4, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter is a very sweet and kind little girl. We are having a difficult time getting her to follow instruction and listen to us. I do not believe in s...
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- Sounds normal for a two. You might be able to get some ideas from this site: http://www.saferchild.org/tipsfor4.htm
- I would take away her favorite toy for an hour so something like that. Something that she really values.
- K.: There is a timeless book - Children: The Challenge: The Classic Work on Improving Parent-Child Relations--Intelligent, Humane & Eminently Practical (Plume) by Rud...
My 3 Yr Old Bites
Asked by S.L. from Pueblo
on December 19, 2006
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My 3yr old bites his younger sister all the time.I have tried all methods,well at least I think I have,but he wont quit.He only bites her once in a while but its still...
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- Biting back does not work. I use hot sauce. (Picante sauce, Tobasco, etc.) Just a little bit on the tip of your finger, put it in his mouth, he'll learn real quick. ...
- Bite him back next time! I know this sounds really unorthodox but it may work. Once he feels for himself how much it hurts to be bitten he may think twice before he ...
- I have found that when my daughter is bad she really responds to the corner. when she is bad I will stick her in the corner for a minute or two and when I allow her to...
How Do I Deal with Behaviour Changes?!
Asked by E.S. from Fort Collins
on June 11, 2009
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I have an almost three year old little boy who is amazing, but recently his behavior has become difficult. Up until about a month ago, he has been really fun and easy...
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- Hi E.-I'm due in August & seeing a similar reaction from my 2 year old. I think this is very typical behavior testing independence and boundaries, as well as of a chil...
- I have to disagree with Brenda. This kind of behavior is simply normal three year old stuff, not necessarily bipolar. I have a 4 yo that I could put in time out all ...
- Sounds almost exactly like the behavior changes that we saw in our little girl but it was 3 months before her 3rd birthday that she changed. She just turned 5 last we...
What's the Best Book You've Read on Parenting?
Asked by J.H. from Denver
on February 17, 2009
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As a first-time mom of an almost two-year old, I feel like I'm not sure of my approach to parenting. So I'm looking for a good book or two to help me be the best mom I...
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- I have to go with the Love and Logic series too. They really are great - I use them with my toddler and my teen. I would also recommend the Baby Whisperer series too...
- Since you have a two year old - Love & Logic for Toddlers. There is also just Love & Logic Parenting, Love & Logic for Teenagers, and several more. Wonderful approac...
- I liked "Dare to Discipline" By Dr. James Dobson and I also liked "She's Gonna Blow" byJulie Ann Barnhill. The first is about learning to discipline lovingly and the ...
Disipline HELP for a 3 Year Old!!!
Asked by D.H. from Boise
on June 21, 2009
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Hi ladies! I am in serious need of advice. We have a 3 year old boy who is 100% disobedient. He will look at us and say "no" to all of our parenting requests. He seem...
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- Stop telling him no all of the time! You're the ones who taught him this disagreeable behavior, he probably is just trying to extert some control over his own life. Re...
- I am also had trouble with my now 4yr old son. He is very violent. We tried time out, restraint, and sometimes spanking with not much success. One thing that still ...
- Hi D., I am going to jump on the Love and Logic bandwagon just to really drive home that it works for everyday moms just like you and me. My daughter was very opposi...
9-Yr-old Acting Superior Towards Her Babysitter
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 23, 2009
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I work PT from home and have a lovely woman (a 33-yr-old mother) who comes in to babysit my toddler and preschooler from 7:30am-12:30pm. I also have a school-aged dau...
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- Were I in that situation I would venture to ask your daughter why she feels she needs to act out in this way? has the sitter done something or acted in some way to 'ca...
- I loved that "restorative justice" approach. I'm going to use this with my child. Only thing I'd add to what some other mothers wrote is that I've learned asking W...
- I am in favor of the advice of 'ignoring' her when her bahavior is in appropriate. Also, as a child I was an avid reader and the opnly punishment that had any effect ...
How Do I Get My Children to Listen to Me
Asked by C.O. from Nashville
on March 28, 2008
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Every time I tell my girls to do something they never do it the first time. I have to tell them over and over again. Sometimes they just look at me and other times the...
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- If you state to them directly what you are asking of them 9 times out of 10 they will espond..Such as (childs name) I want you to......That way you are showing directe...
- Love and Logic is the best parenting tool ever! It's entertaining and gives you simple 'why didn't I think of that' solutions to our parenting troubles. Try loveandlog...
- I Just finished a phenomenal parenting class based on the best, most comprehensive parenting book I've ever read. I think it may be helpful to you, though not all par...
Intense 2 Yr. Old
Asked by A.B. from Pocatello
on May 15, 2009
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I guess I should say intense child since it hasn't just been her 2 year old year. I am struggling with my youngest dd so much. It has been constant. When she was a ...
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- It sounds like your gut is telling you something. It could be nothing, but you are concerned and want to make sure you get everything checked out. Keep talking to yo...
- Hi A., I don't know much about having an "intense" kid but common sense tells me she's got you wrapped around her little finger. When your two year old says jump, Mom...
- I'm not sure about the fits, but the always having to have a set everything sounds like something that should be checked out. If your docs aren't listening, find someb...
3 Year Old Behavior...
Asked by S.J. from Chico
on February 26, 2008
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Hello there...I am looking for new tricks to have up my sleeve when dealing with my 3 year old daughter. As of late she has taken to shrieeking when put on a time out....
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- I'm in a parenting class and there were 4 people last night who had similar challenges with their 3 yr olds. Seems to be a reaction to having a new sibling. You may w...
- As a former preschool teacher, and now as a nanny and parent, I understand what you are going through. In the school I taught at it was our philosophy to never make a...
- I have 2 almost-4 year olds. My daughter is a screamer too. My best advice is to ignore her when she's shrieking in time out. She's only doing it because she knows it ...
