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Help with Almost 4 Year Old
Asked by J.M. from Pocatello
on May 27, 2008
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I have a question. I babysitt a little girl that is almost 4. I think is doing odd things. She used to draw with her poop, she only stopped this a few months ago. She ...
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- Oh wow, i'm sorry this is not normal and not a stage. I have 6 kids, and they never did this. I agree with some of the other moms that there might be something more ...
- My son did some strange things with him poop around 3 1/2 -- when he was transitioning from napping and he'd poop, take off his diaper and smear it on the carpet. This...
- Sorry this is not normal and is she worth the money? I would tell her mom she needs to find someone to watch her as you can not keep cleaning up her messes. Or mak...
18 Year Old Out of Control!
Asked by D.B. from Dothan
on March 3, 2008
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I have an 18 year old daughter. She is in 11th grade, she works part time after school. She has no respect for me or my husband (her step dad). I constantly am doing f...
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- I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. Don't be afraid of your daughter. She knows she can threaten you (mentally speaking)and she is getting away with it. St...
- I agree that tough love is the best way to go. Tell her what you expect from her, but try not to be confrontational. At 18, she thinks she knows EVERYTHING ( trust m...
- Hi D.: Since your daughter is 18 now, I think it would be a "wake-up call" to her if you could bear to let go a little---and then NOT bailing her out when she does...
Help with Friends
Asked by R.D. from Houston
on April 29, 2007
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My 3 1/2 year old son loves to play with our 5 year old neighbour. I want him to have other kids to play with but this girl is extremely whiny and throws loud violent...
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- Trust your instincts and do what you feel in your heart to be the right thing. I personally would not keep them from ever playing, just maybe not real often.
- Well...that's a hard one but, she is a bad influence. Try to find a playgroup for him. Maybe storytime @ your local library. Good luck, J. www.deliveringonth...
- I think I would just limit their time together for now. Three year olds are just learning about the world around them and he will be confused to a certain point. ...
How Do I Stop a Bad Influence on My Child Without Alienating Myself from Family
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on October 26, 2006
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My sons cousin (5 year old girl) on my husbands side has MAJOR behavioral problems that my son (4year old) has been picking up on. Small at first, now its like he's a ...
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- My daughter has the same problem with a friend of hers, the little girl and she are best friends but this little girl is SPOILED , talks back,is whiney and is very dis...
- I can SOOOOOOOOOO sympathize with you and the cousin problem! We are in the same boat. My son is very well behaved and she wil just pick and hit him and keeps on and ...
- I'm sorry if this offends anyone but I've always been known for my bluntness. If it were me(and I have been in this situation before) I would just calmly have a talk w...
Husband Being a Bad Influence
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on August 14, 2008
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My husband has been a bad influence lately and losing his patience with our 2 1/2 year old daughter. He threw her fork because she was tapping on the table and then ...
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- This is tough! But he needs to take a step back when he is frustrated and learn to teach her correctly. Your daughter is going to start imitating him and then be a bad...
- My opinion is that your husband needs counseling on how to control his anger. That is not normal, especially showing and invloving the child!! I'm sure he is a great g...
- How would your husband react if someone else did the same things to your daughter? Just because its a parent doesnt make it acceptable! Toddlers are going to ignore, t...
Seeking Advice
Asked by A.L. from Wichita
on October 31, 2006
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I am not to sure how to deal with a situation. I have a very good friend who has four boys and they came to our Halloween party yesterday. They acted like little brats...
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- Be honest and tell her what happened and why it bothers you, but don't tell her how to parent her children. If it bothers you to the point where you can't be around he...
- If you avoid telling the truth you're teaching your children to lie to get out of sticky situations. Tell her point blank that her kids are a bad influence and you ...
- I would be honest with her. I know it will be very difficult. I am somewhat shy when it comes to face to face. I'd do it on the phone. Maybe simply explain, "I'm glad ...
Bad Influence with Friend
Asked by E.S. from Steubenville
on March 14, 2007
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My oldest son has a friend at school who is so hyper and not the greatest influence. I have talked to his mom and we have even had playdates together. Her parenting is...
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- Hello E.. I don't know if this would help or not, but maybe you could have the other child come to your house to play. I know my daughter behaves better at other ppl...
- I have had a similar problem with my 5 yr old son. I had a private conversation with the teacher about my feelings and the parenting differences. The teacher agreed ...
- From a mother of 6, pick there friends, it will save you a lot of hart-ach later.
Ex and Teaching My Daughter Bad Things...
Asked by C.L. from Dayton
on March 17, 2008
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I just picked up my almost three year old little girl from her fathers tonight and the first thing out her mouth to me was this " Mommy your a crazy b@@@@" I was floor...
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- In Indiana (at least in my county), when you are going through a divorce and you have children involved, you are REQUIRED to attend a class that teaches parents how to...
- Dear C., First of all let me apologize to you for what you are going through. I will also be praying for you as this is a tough situation. My first question to y...
- I agree with Elizabeth. Do not get roped into the drama. Rise above the situation. Just make sure your daughter knows what is acceptable behavior at your house. Th...
My Friend's Child Is a Brat!
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on December 15, 2006
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One of my good friends has a little girl that is five years old. This little girl is not very well behaved. I really enjoy spending time with my friend, but her chil...
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- Hi D., I have a few suggestions. When they come over, tell the little girl in front of her mother that you have installed a new rule in your house...tell her that onl...
- You definitely are not being judgemental. My son is 4 and has ADD and, if allowed, would act the exact same way. I always, always make him pick up at other people's ...
- You described the little girl's behavior, but not how your friend deals with it (or if she does). I think a lot depends on that. I know my kids are perfectly aware if ...
Trying to End a Friendship Between 8 Year Olds?
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on May 17, 2007
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Hello all~
My 8 year old daughter has become friends with a new neighbor, who also happens to be a classmate. We have been carpooling together to/from school. Since...
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- I've had the same issue with my daughter (she just turned 10). I've tried keeping her busy with other friends and things to do, but I also had a discussion about her "...
- In regards to the carpooling - simply say "thank you for the opportunity to carpool this year, next year we will not be carpooling with you." What's the big deal? Ju...
- You're already doing the right things to direct her toward other friends. When the neighbor girl calls or comes over, gently tell her that your daughter has other pla...
