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6 Year Old with Attitude or Independence?
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on July 30, 2009
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My 6 year old daughter has really been "expressing" herself this summer. She has such an attitude, she does not listen and is picking on her brother which is somethin...
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- get her off food with hormones. also, she may be expressing the loss of her father now as well.
- Perhaps she is in the angry phase of her grieving and has you as her only outlet. Do you express your sadness tp her (with a limit of course, so as not to overwhelm he...
- First of all let me give you a {{{{HUG}}}} to one widow from another. It is hard, but you can do it and will do it for your children. So DD is starting to feel her in...
Help with 13-Year Old Son
Asked by T.A. from Dallas
on November 24, 2008
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I don't even know where to start. My son was the sweetest, most affectionate, loving, caring child in the world, until he turned 13 earlier this year. I just chalked i...
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- T., First of all: YOU HAVE NOT FAILED AS A PARENT!!! You and your husband are trying to deal with a series of serious problems as best as you can. However, your ...
- I would consider trying the school counselor or a counselor of your choice to try to get him to talk. 13-year-old boys aren't usually interested in opening up to fami...
- T., You are a good mother, don't doubt yourself. I know this has to be really hard on you. I also think it would be good for him to see a counselor if you possibly ...
My 17 Mo. Old Hates to Be Confined.
Asked by A.B. from Nashville
on August 21, 2008
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My son is about to be 17 months old. Here recently he has been pushing the limits. If he does not get his way just about on anything...he gets MAD! Like for example we...
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- When our two oldest boys were little we gave up on eating out. I have had "take out" food from all the best restaurants in Nashville. When we went on vacation we had...
- Hi A., I've so been there w/my 2 girls. They are much better, but granted they are older. Anyhow, it's good to get out and eat every-so-often. You start them you...
- Join the club. My 24 month old does the same thing, out and at home and has been doing it for a long while. I am anxious to read your other responses. Point: don't ...
Mean Little Girl
Asked by A.H. from New York
on May 22, 2007
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My daughter is 3 1/2 years old and we have play dates with the little irl next door. The little girl has a little brother,2 years old. my daughter is extremly mean to ...
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- Hi A., Your in a tough situation but I'll try to help. Is the little boy's sister mean to him? If not it may be that there's something about this little boy that re...
- A., All of the other posters' advice is great. My only idea is to have the little girl from next door come to your house without her brother to play, until you can...
- I am the mom of a 16 y/o and a 12 y/o. I went through this with both of them I think it is common in little girls. What popped into my head immediately is the kno...
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 ...
My 7 Year Old Daughter Need's an Attitude Adjustment.
Asked by R.W. from Portland
on September 21, 2006
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I have a little girl that is turning seven in a few week's. I have been having a really rough time with her the last year or so with acting out. She has touble liste...
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- Hi R., My name is M.. I can relate to your problem with you 7 yr old Daughter. I have a 9 yr old Daughter plus two younger boys. My Daughter use to do & act out lik...
- YOU HAVE TO BE FIRM. If you say, "Go to your room," make her go. If you say, "No, you can't have any candy right now," don't let her have any, no matter what kind of...
- My son is doing the same thing. Be consistant. Usually, if I tell him what I expect of him he behaves better. i don't know how to stop the disrespectfulness. any answe...
Son Using Inappropriate Language
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on May 3, 2008
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My son has begun to occasionally use swear words. He is only 7! We have tried talking to him about this and even time outs. I'm not sure where he heard these, my 3 d...
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- The best way to get through to him is to take away his favorite toy or form of entertainment until he learns that you are not going to let him get away with his mouth.
- Boys seem to like to do things for shock value, and the less shocked (or reactive you are) the less they'll do the behavior. I would tell your son there are better ...
- HI, After he uses the word(s), ask him in a calm and curious voice what he expects to happen when he uses that word. You might be surprised at his response. Then ...
Other Adults Bad Language
Asked by J.F. from Portland
on June 18, 2008
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The kids and I had such a wonderful day today! We met up with friends, went to sports camp, then off to the park. They even got along most of the time!!! Woo hoo! Then...
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- In a situation like these, it would be better to walk away. I wouldn't say anything unless you were in your home territory. If he was heated...it was probably best y...
- Hi J., really the best thing is just to remove yourself from the situation, you can't control other people only yourself. If you were to confront him he would probably...
- The best advice it say something, if we continue to not saying nothing happens or move from the area, specially if your children are around.
8 Yr Old Daughter with a 17Yr Old's attitude...HELP!!!!!
Asked by T.H. from Jacksonville
on January 10, 2008
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My 8 year old daughter thinks she's 17 going on 30. She is constantly being demanding of what she wants when she wants it. I've tried putting my foot down and "being t...
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- Tracy, Remember you are the parent, and if your husband isn't being resonable, talk to him first and then to your daughter. Your daughter is old enough to know what ...
- Hello i have a 10 year old daughter and sorry to say she is some like your daughter she thank she is grown up sometimes and got a temper to go with but my daughter had...
- On Super Nanny the other night, there were 2 sassy girls. Basicaly what helped was giving them more responsibilities around the house, and limiting their time on the p...
Need Advise on How to Deal with My Son's Attitude....
Asked by J.V. from Las Vegas
on March 24, 2009
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My son has had a little attitude lately. Last week he woke up on the wrong side of his bed and everything that I was either telling him or asking him to do he would ge...
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- Your son is only 2.5 years old, correct? Well... there you go. It's all about 'ages and stages' and having expectations about our child, that are indeed 'age appropri...
- J., This made me think of last night... My son is 2.5 and with eating dinner, it's touch and go. But, the last few nights he's been excited to sit at the table w...
- J., Being a stay at home mom can be exhausting. It is also tricky, because we can trick ourselves into thinking that because we are at home PHYSICALLY with our chi...
