Setting Limits
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Defiant 10-Yr Old Boy
The name of the book is Setting Limits With Your Strong Willed Child(Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm and Respectful Boundaries). ...
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- Something about 10 yr olds! My daughter was the sweetest child, and then she turned 10! I followed Dr.Phil's advice, and I started taking away all her toys, stuffed an...
- Dr. James Dobson has written a wonderful book, "Dare to Discipline", and I believe he has a second book "The strong willed child". Both books are excellent resources....
- Have you ever tried talking to him about his behavior during a car ride (with just you & him)? My 9 year old boy isn't so bad but when he does things like acting like...
Best Parenting Book?
A couple choices were Love and Logic, How to Talk so your Kids Will Listen, Screamfree Parenting,Happiest Toddler on the Block,Setting Limits. ...
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- We use two methods...Happiest Toddler on the Block (find the DVD for a quick course...the book was hard to 'get it'.) The DVD we checked out through our Blockbuster On...
- I would have to agree that Dr. Sears' The Discipline Book was great. I have two DD's with completely different personalities. I was able to find suggestions for the ...
- Love and Logic is awesome! It definitely keeps me from raising my voice. It gives the child lots of choices therefore allowing them to choose their own behavior. Lov...
Trouble with My Three Year-old Boy, Looking for Advice, Understanding, Hope
... Behavior The book by Kathryn Kvolsthink that is the right spelling is very good and full of ideas As setting limits seems to be escalating the situation ...
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- My instinct is to say talk with the pediatrician....he may need some testing. One of my son's friends was this way, destructive, impulsive, attention grabbing. His mom...
- It seems as though your son is hungry for your attention (good or bad). This usually happens after a new baby or if you have been spending more time at work, etc... T...
- If you aren't comfortable with spanking - don't. You can be consistent enough with something to make it effective if you have mixed feelings about it. You must choose ...
Bedtime Help
My pediatrician recommended setting limits, putting him in his bed, and walking out of the room while allowing him to cry himself to sleep. ...
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- I wish I had advice for you. My 3 yr old started sleeping in her "big bed" in her room at 2. She was fine with it, until she got sick and we brought a toddler into o...
- I go through pretty much the same issues with my 2 1/2 & 1 1/2 year olds, The 1 1/2 year old recently came out of her crib because she was climbing out & scared to dea...
- Hello A.. I understand how you feel. I have a almost four year old and a one year old. My son (four year old) doesn't like to go to sleep by himself. We have tried the...
Weaning My Enthusiastic 20 Month Old Breastfeeder
... with my older child I would tell her it wasnt her turn yet I had already started setting limits while I was pregnant because I was committed to reaching ...
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- It is possible to get a mammogram while lactating. You just have to get a radiologist or oncologist that is experienced in reading them for the lactating breast to re...
- Hi, I don't have any advice about the screening other than to say consult a few other doctors to see if there are alternatives to put your mind at ease. Once way of l...
- Don't worry about the breast tests. As you stated breastfeeding is the best way to avoid getting breast cancer. Please don't wean your boy. Let him decide when to q...
How Do You Limit Your Child's TV Watching??
I am a firm believer in setting limits and being consistent in applying those standards. My kids all know that I once I make a stand I rarely back down from ...
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- I've struggled with this forever with both of my kids (11 and 5) and I have a husband who loves TV also. We've tried a variety of things. Anyway, it hasn't been too ...
- I like to use tv as a reward for cleaning up. If my kids clean up their toys without complaint and in a timely manner, they get to watch a little tv before bedtime(we...
- I think you're making it too difficult. Just make the decision to only let her watch it at X times. It's summertime, so she should be outside playing most of the time ...
3 Year Old with ATTITUDE!!!
My daughter is now 9 and she has a lot of respect for setting limits and recognizing when she has acted inappropriately. Helpful? ...
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- K., I don't think it matters what punishment you use... the key is CONSISTENCY. You must use the consequence every time, BEFORE the tantrum escalates, and use it no ma...
- Set limits and consequences, stick to them and be consistent. Don't make empty threats . . . it is the worse thing you can do. My husband's cousin's daughter was the...
- Read "Love and Logic!" The goal is to make your child into a thinker that respects natural conseqences. Age three is much harder than two, and all three year olds ac...
Asperger Syndrome
Persistence in setting limits is mandatory. Just like time for bed or time to eat or time to get up for school - there's a time for projects and he must ...
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- G., I find that what works with my son (4, HFA) is to warn him at 10 minutes before he has to be done, 5 minutes, and then 2 minutes. It forestalls some of the mel...
- My 15 year old also has a very mild form of asperger. The good news is that he is smart, sweet, and wonderful. I had the same frustation problems that you describe. I ...
- G., What about joining a support group. Maybe other people who have a child with Asperger Syndrome have suggestions to help you. My nephew has Asperger Syndrome a...
Is Webkinz Bad for Kids?
If your concerned about too much screen time, set limits. It's important. Mine have to share the computer so setting limits is necessary, and it's a rare ...
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- I'm glad you brought this issue up, because I think it's important for parents to think very carefully before exposing their children at such an early age to the inter...
- I don't think they're so bad, at least they haven't been for my son. He does the online games but he also plays with them very imaginatively offline; they're a part of...
- I agree with everyone else that it is a safe site, just watch the moderation as with anything else electronic! My kids (5 1/2 and 3) both got through spurts where they...
Struggling with Nap & Bedtime with 3 Yr Old
... at first 10min and then eventually only 2min... i know it's hard but try setting limits and stick with them... good luck... it does get better. Helpful? ...
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- I hate to tell you this, but maybe he's done napping. Try skipping it and see what happens. He will probably be a bear from 4-6 and then fall asleep at 6pm. My kids...
- I think your son is confused...to be honest, I would be. If my routine was dropped from out of nowhere, and I was expected to do something I wasn't familiar with, then...
- I have to weigh in on the side of the moms who are suggesting he may indeed be "done" with napping. I fought my daughter for some time, believing she was SUPPOSED to n...
