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Disipline for a Strong Willed Child
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on February 5, 2008
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I need some suggestions from other moms with a strong willed child because I'm at my wits end and feel like a failure. My little guy turned 2 in December and all of t...
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- My son went through something similar at that age, maybe a few months older - it seems like they're experimenting to see what your reaction is going to be! NO become...
- My redheaded daughter was like this. Immediately taking away any thrown object works well, and the tantrums being relocated to the crib works well, although she would...
- C., I feel your pain. I am reading "The Strong-Willed Child" by Dr. Dobson, also a book called "YOu Can't Make Me But You Can Persuade Me". They have both shed ...
Strong Willed Child
Asked by V.F. from Cheyenne
on June 10, 2009
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Well I recently requested help for a friend with a child that apparently is just strong willed. My question now is for those of you with strong willed children - how d...
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- Strong-willed children love attention. That is the main reason that they go into such outbursts. This is a very hard subject since I don't have face to face contact,...
- My oldest (8) is a strong willed child (SWC). I had a horrible time with her. It's SO hard to deal with a SWC, especially if you yourself are strong willed! But, my...
- Hi V. - it's interesting because what I think you are describing is a tantrum even moreso than a strong-willed child but I havent experienced his other behaviors. My ...
Strong Willed Child!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on March 9, 2009
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Hello ladies! I am hoping someone can give some advice! I have a 2 yr old (28 months) who is smart, funny and wonderful!! BUT she WILL NOT listen, she does whatever s...
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- I just read a book called "Try and Make Me!" by Ray Levy Ph.D. and Bill O'Hanlon. It helped me a lot with my 3 year old.
- I have two of them!! The book Raising Your Sprited Child by Mary Kurcinka has helped us allot!
- i have'nt a clue. our 3yr.old is like that. will not mind or listen. she has a mind of her own.
Strongest Willed Child on the Planet!
Asked by R.C. from Detroit
on June 29, 2009
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My neighbor has a 4, almost 5 year old daughter who is the strongest willed child on the planet! The little gal will be 5 mid September and is supposed to go to Kinder...
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- R., my sister in law is having the exact same issue with her son. It is none of my business, but, I am sure that she would also love to hear any suggestions that peop...
- my daughter did this - we told her that "they stopped making diapers that big so she didnt have any more." then we said she could still poop in her baby brothers diape...
- This doesn't sound like a stubborn child to me. This sounds like a child who is having a real fear of having a BM in the toilet. First off, if she doesn't have it she ...
Strong Willed Child
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on January 30, 2008
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My daughter is very bright and smart for her age. She is very active and must stay busy through out the day. My concern for her is that she is almost 5 and she is very...
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- Hi C., I can empathize with you, as I had/ have a daughter who is strong willed also. Have you read the book from Dr. James Dobson, THE STRONG WILLED CHILD? It's fa...
- I recommend the books: "Raising Your Spirited Child" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka & "Growing Compassionate Kids" by Jan Johnson Also, make sure that you bring this pro...
- Do you ever describe to her hypothetical situations where you basically take her bossy behavior and put it on another child where she becomes the bossed? I always ask...
Help with Strong Willed Children
Asked by A.W. from Nashville
on September 1, 2007
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I need help or ideas with Strong willed children.
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- I am sorry that I don't have any advise for you although my husband was a child psychologist and I can ask him for a little help for you if you want me to, but if you ...
- Hi A., As a person with a mental health counseling degree, I can tell you this much... It's time to seek professional advice to find out what's going on with Dae. It...
- There is a wonderful book called "taming the spirited child" it has a lot of good advice on how to help children who are described as impulsive, hyperactive, aggressiv...
Strong Willed Toddlers
Asked by S.S. from Nashville
on February 6, 2008
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I should probably now how to handle this, since I work with children, but your own can be very different. My question is about discipline. What have the moms out there...
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- I have a 30 month old (2 1/2) little girl who is becomming very strong willed, and one thing I think I have found is having her stand in the corner. She sometimes wil...
- I too have a very strong willed toddler. He is almost three now but at about the same age ( 17 motnhs) was when he really began to act out. My husband and I use the ...
- My son is my first to do the hitting thing. He screeches, hits, and says no very meanly, especially to his two big sisters. I have to pull him away, first of all, bu...
Potty Training Strong-willed Child
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on January 14, 2009
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OK sorry...yet another potty training question/request!
I am lost when it comes to potty training my daughter. Here's her background in brief: She will be 3 in A...
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- My advice, for the next week or 2 dont mention anything about the toilet. Let her go in her diapers and just change her without a big deal. After it is out of her he...
- My daughter as well is VERY strong willed. She was ready for potty training but was refusing to use the potty because she knew if she wasn't potty trained she couldn't...
- When she's ready she'll be ready, It really is as simple as that. My son is very similar to you daughter in that he resists change. 2 months before his 3rd bday we ...
Potty Training for the Strong-willed Child
Asked by S.M. from Boston
on August 3, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on potty training? My son is a little more than 2 3/4 and is very strong-willed. He starts school in September for which he must be potty...
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- I know you are on a schedule, but almost every book you will read will tell you that 2 3/4 is VERY young to potty train. He just isn't ready. It's not really about b...
- Hi S., It sounds like your guys is not ready.I think potty training a boy before 3 y/o takes an act of God. Maybe you got lucky with your older son. You may fin...
- Hi S. - Yes, I must agree with the other moms here, maybe you guys need a break and to take your mind off of the potty for a bit. My son is about the same age (will b...
Need Help with Stong Willed Child
Asked by L.J. from Kansas City
on December 13, 2007
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I have a 3 year old who refuses to poop. she does go pee in the toilet, but when she has to poop she will hide and hold it in untill she becomes "impacted" I have tak...
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- My nephew was like that. His pediatrician recommended a tsp of mineral oil daily to keep him regular. With the mineral oil, he COULDN'T keep it in, even if he tried. H...
- My daughter is the same age and has had almost the exact same problem! The only thing that has helped for me is rewards when she does go poop in the potty and telling ...
- I have heard of a similar experience with a young girl at my son's daycare. I also have a very very strong willed son who is 2 1/2 so I can relate to nothing working....
