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4 Year Old Acting Up
Asked by E.D. from Chicago
on June 13, 2008
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My 4 year-old son (who has been sweet most of the time) has been out of control lately. He is not in any summer programs, but we try to keep busy enough. He yells at...
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- Sounds like he's trying to grab your attention any way he can get it. Kids go in and out of phases so quickly. Just be patient and consistent with him. (I-2-3 Magic...
- The behavior you are describing sounds just like my 4 year old daughter. I have been quite exasperated with her and wondering the same thing. She is involved in othe...
- No idea. I have been having similar problems with mine (who just turned 5) but a lot of me tends to think it is his personality. But more and more of my friends with...
Best Toddler Book
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on March 31, 2009
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My daughter is 14 mos. old. I've found the "What to Expect..." type of books fairly helpful during my pregnancy and the first year, but would like to have a reference...
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- They have the what to expect during the toddler years and I find it to be very helpful. This book takes you to age 3 and I think a bit beyond. Hope this helps.
- Hi L. - I loved that book also. The next book I believe is WHAT TO EXPECT THE TODDLER YEARS. I am pretty sure you can find it at any book store. ...
- I've heard the "Happiest Toddler on the Block" is really good and helpful...
Won't Stay in One Place
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on July 21, 2008
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I have brought my daughter to church with me every week since infancy. When she was little, it was fine having her in the pew. Now that she is 14 months old, she won...
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- P. its ok. WHEN GOD HAS A BLESSING FOR YOU SATAN IS GOING TO TRY EVERY THING TO STOP YOUR BLESSINGS. DON'T ALLOW HIM.JUST KEEP TAKING HER SHE WOULD COME AROUND. GET HE...
- Fortunately, I work at the school where we attend church and my 2 1/2 year old son has always been pretty good when we attend since he knows so many people there. How...
- Attend a family friendly service. If your house of worship doesn't have one, ask them to start! I'll bet there are many other families that would love to have this t...
7 1/2 Month Old Still Not Sleeping Regularly
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on June 23, 2008
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I am new to all of this and feel like I'm creating a monster. I have a 7 month old son who has been on and off a sleeping schedule. He tends to go to sleep at 7 pm and...
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- First I would read "healthy sleep habits, happy baby" by dr. mark weisblut. Then I would stop interrupting his sleep. You wouldn't deprive a child of food, don't dep...
- I also recommend reading Dr. Weissbluth's book. (Though it's choppy and not that well organized - the informations is essential.) I am a teacher too. Last summer I wa...
- I also recommend Healthy Sleep Habits,Happy Child by Dr Weissbluth. I had a very difficult napper as well and this book helped my husband and I out a lot. Your son may...
My 2.5 Year Old Boy Has a Significant Hitting Problem
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on June 27, 2010
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Thank you for your advice with stopping my 2.5 year-old boy, only child, with hitting and other aggressive behavior towards other children. My son has starting to hit...
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- Just to add to Faith's great response, think of the hitting as communication. Your son doesn't yet have the ability to label and or to verbalize what he is feeling, s...
- You don't mention how verbal he is. sometimes kids who are somewhat preverbal do a lot of hitting. I would try the 1-2-3 magic book. When he hits, you model a soft ...
- rent, 1, 2, 3 magic. It will stop his behavior quickly, but that is, only if you stick with thier instructions. Hitting should never be allowed, regardless of age, i...
Seeking Positive Discipline Approach
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on September 11, 2009
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I have a 3 year old normally very sweet daughter. She has a mild expressive language delay. When she gets over tired she scratches and pinches my husband and me. I've ...
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- Do not let her get tired. Fix the timings for her naps and night bad time. Prevention is always better than cure.Make a routine for naptime and bad time at night.If sh...
- We use sticker charts..for whatever it is they want to work on. They earn whatever it is they would like to do with us...bowling, special lunch, movie time
- Since she has an expressive speech delay...when she is trying to express herself and her needs she is probably getting frustrated, thus the hitting and pinching. Grab ...
Parenting/Discipline Books
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on May 9, 2009
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Would be interesting in hearing about people's favorite Parenting/Disciple books and why they like them.
We are on the cusp of the "terrible twos" and I would lik...
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- We love 1-2-3 Magic! It's easy to read, understand, gives tons of scenarios and how to react to each one. It's thorough and effective. Good luck!
- James Dobson...A Strong Willed Child. He discusses parenting the way parenting has been done for centuries...the way my parents did it, they way their parents did i...
- Smart Discipline by Dr. Larry Koenig
Need Advise on How to Stop My Almost 4 Year Old from Hitting Kids at School
Asked by L.L. from Chicago
on October 29, 2008
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Hi, I'm a SAHM of two beautiful daughters an almost 4 year old and a 5 month old. I'm looking for some advise from you moms out there that may be experiencing the same...
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- Time outs and "consequences" are probably not the best solution. There are several great books that teach an alternative parenting approach known as "loving regulatio...
- I have an almost 4 year old son who recently went through a similar situation. He was fine in his preschool last year, but when he started preschool this year he was ...
- I'm muddling through this with you...my 4 y/o daughter who normally loves other people and is totally sweet has started infringing on other people's space too, sometim...
Needing Help with Defiant 3 Year Old!
Asked by D.H. from Chicago
on December 15, 2008
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Hello to all you moms out there! My three year old is really into the "terrible Threes". She is hitting, spitting, saying no all the time, defiant, talking back, cry...
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- this is something that i struggle with as well, I have to walk away from her b/c it is so frustrating. I wish i had an answer for you. Hang in there.
- try the mirror trick tell her to go stand in front of a mirror and see how silly she looks it worked om my grand child kc
- Three was really the testing age for my daughter and the little boy I babysit- Just be firm and consistant- I find that if I nip it in the bud, then I am more able to ...
3 1/2 Year Old "Abusing" Puppy
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on July 2, 2008
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We got a puppy about a month and a half ago and I've been having some problems with my son hitting her with objects, mostly on the head. Of course I try and monitor t...
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- I'd also weigh in that your son is old enough to understand that he shouldn't do this to the puppy. Even if he can't not yet empathize that his actions hurt the puppy...
- Instead of focusing on what not to do, what about focusing on what TO DO? Teaching your son about "gentle touches" with the puppy (and others) sets the example of what...
- Hi J., I think your son is old enough to understand. It kind of seems like your son resents the puppy. Maybe he sees her as a threat since he's not the "baby" any...
