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Problems in School
Asked by S.D. from Atlanta
on September 2, 2009
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My five year old wonder boy(to me anyways) started kindergarten.I must say this is not new, he did this in pre k too.He is getting a few checks for not respecting othe...
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- Don't be to hard on yourself. All children are different, he may just need a little extra attention in some areas. My daughter has been acting out a little bit at home...
- Not sure but he may just be testing the limits - new environment, new teacher, new kids, new schedule. A lot of new things to get used to. He needs to know where the ...
- It's not a matter of what you did wrong, which is more than likely nothing, it's how you are responding now. To change a behavior it takes lots of repetition and pract...
Seeking Advice for 8 Year Old W/ MAJOR Attitude Problem!
Asked by B.D. from Sacramento
on August 7, 2008
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I need some advice quick! I have an 8 year old son, who has the Worst attitude problem and I can't get him to straighten out. I swear sometimes it's like he's a teenag...
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- Have you tried caffeine or St. Johns Wart or any other natural supplements? Do a little research online first to see what might work for your son. Also, I know most ...
- B., I think you are over looking a very simple problem. Your son is angry because you are with another man. He is reacting as if he is your husband, and probably ...
- B., If you don't want to do medication then it is recommended to make dietary changes. Like no sugar, caffiene, and so on. Do some research. And the diet will have to...
4 Year Old Lacks Self Confidence in Sports
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 16, 2009
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My 4 year old (5 in Feb) has the hardest time when it comes to playing outside! He otherwise is a very self confident and outgoing child, but when we play outside it's...
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- dear M., this sort of behavior points to one of many in a cluster of elements common to gifted children. i know that those words carry quite the stigma and can be...
- Don't worry too much; he's only four years old! I would think he's too young for any organized sports anyway. But it reminds my of my youngest son who wouldn't do an...
- Remember that he is still young. The local YMCA or community education have sports program for 4/5 year olds that stress fun. He will also see that everyone is not p...
Anger
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on August 25, 2008
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I just saw the letter about someone dealing with anger and I didn't know if someone could help me understand what I'm going through. I will put this out right of the ...
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- First of all congrats on your daughters. Secondly, I'm so sorry about your loss. We lost our first child in Jan. 2005 which was our first pregnancy. My husband was ...
- Oh sweetie! Cut yourself some slack. You're little one is still little & it's hard to do anything w/ them when you feel like you're always stuck to a schedule. Not to ...
- I found myself getting really angry during my first PMS after having my second child. I knew however that this was not how I wanted to behave or feel, and that I just ...
Preschooler Woes
Asked by B.N. from Dallas
on July 14, 2009
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Hey all moms..I have a question for ya'll. I'm having a bit of an experience with my 3.5 year old. I am a teacher so I am home for the summer..I have taken my daught...
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- Hi B.! I think this is totally normal, and not even a rebellion kind of thing. We've done the same thing with my son (11 months old and in daycare during the academi...
- i have something to add about the whining. Dont' let her whine! if she asks something in a whiny voice either ignore her till she says it right or tell her she is whin...
- I am in the same situation with my little one. I teach and have an almost 4 year old. I can't wait to read what people suggest for you.
Seeking Advice on Early Puberty with a Special Needs Child
Asked by S.D. from Washington DC
on October 30, 2008
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She will be 10 in Feb, on a synthroid for hypothyroidism and has started showing signs of puberty. You know, extra hair where hair wasn't. BUT I guess what I am dealin...
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- I don't know about a special needs child or the hormones, but 9.5 isn't that early to be showing signs of puberty. I had breasts in 4th grade (9 years old) and got ...
- Hey there S.! Unfortunately, 10yrs old is not that young any more for a girl to begin puberty. And just like when I went through it and I'm sure most every other fem...
- Just a few thing I have learned. Early development is due to the hormone put in our milk, meat etc. If I had to do it all over again with my 5 kids I would avoid it ...
Attitude Problem... Need Advice
Asked by S.L. from Little Rock
on November 10, 2006
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My 5 yr old has always had a tiny attitude but it has seem to have gotten worse since he started school. He is in a headstart program and his teachers say he is fine a...
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- Hello S., I totally agree with Christy. Ignore this behavior, don't make a big deal out of it, but discipline him at the same time. Put him in his room and don't ...
- Well I am here to tell you if you are playing into his game he will continue to play...With my daughter I learned If I ignore the hand gestures and the mocking, It do...
- I do totally agree with what Christy had to say but I also want to add that if he continues to disrespect you like that then you should start taking away his "luxuries...
Son Don't Want Do What Tell Him
Asked by J.D. from New Orleans
on March 4, 2008
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someone help me wth this
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- I think most little boys (and girls) think their daddy is just perfect! Let him enjoy the relationship and just be consistent in other discipline areas. He should mi...
- Ask your husband to support you when you ask your child to do something. He needs to tell the child that he is being disrespectful to you and he(dad) will not allow th...
- Your son needs to know that you and his daddy are a team. Have his dad tell him, "You must always respect and obey your mother. If you don't obey her, you aren't obe...
Need Help with 5 Year Old Daughter Who Has Major Attitude!!!
Asked by M.R. from Allentown
on March 25, 2009
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My almost 5 1/2 year old daughter is making it so I don't want to be around her. She doesn't listen to a simple command..like cleaning her craft mess up. She start it...
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- Part of me wants to say that being a mom is not worth it. It's a ton of work, it's trying to make things happen that don't quite work, it's wanting the best, and not ...
- Hi M., You've received some really good advice already, but I'll ask you to read the first line of your request. COMMAND! your first mistake is to command anyth...
- i am going through that same thing and i dont what to tell ya but what u r doing by takeing things away is good the yelling is not but i do it to. i try not to but she...
C.O.R.E. Evaluations
Asked by K.K. from Boston
on February 7, 2007
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At my Kindergartener's Parent/Teacher Conference, the Kindergarten teacher highlighted some behaviors that correspond with ADD and requested that we have him seen by h...
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- I'm not familiar with this evaluation, however, it has always been my understanding that if a parent requests a special ed. evaluation, the school system should foot t...
- Hi K. I am a special ed teacher so I might be able to help you. Your doctor has misinformed you....a doctor needs to diagnose ADHD, not the school. What you need ...
- I also encountered this same situation with my daughter. I wrote to the Principle of the school and they conducted the testing that they now repeat every 3 years. Fi...
