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5 Year Old Son Whiny and Disrespectful!!
Asked by D.H. from Milwaukee
on November 18, 2008
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I'm at a loss on this one! Our son is 5 years old and the youngest of 5. For several months now he has been VERY VERY whiny. He is also being disrepectful. When I ...
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- D., I don't think this has anything to do with a lack of attention. Did he just start Kindergarten? My first child did this, and my second to some extent. There ...
- It sounds to me like maybe he is getting too much attention! You don't mention in your email, but I wonder if he has activities outside the house. Preschool or swim le...
- On a practical level, when my son hits these phases (where his behavior just seems to deteriorate and he's constantly whining and cranky and sassy), I first look to hi...
Solitary Son
Asked by M.S. from Sacramento
on September 4, 2009
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My son is 8 and in 4th grade and an only child. At school I will often see him sitting by himself - not participating in any of the games that other kids are playing....
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- If he is 8 years old and in 4th grade isn't he a bit younger than his classmates? Is he academically advanced? I thought most 4th graders are 9 - 10 years old. Perha...
- Clearly you want your son to be happy and "fit in." But that may require him to change his personality. Some people just aren't comfortable joining groups. It doesn't ...
- Interesting that you posted twice. I think this posting is more informative, but the other one got the responses. Did he say "they won't let me" or "I DON'T THINK th...
14 Month Old Who Screams
Asked by B.G. from Tampa
on May 8, 2008
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First I would like to thank everyone who gave me advise on peanut butter alternatives. They were very helpful! Ok my son is 14 mnths and has a very high pitch scream. ...
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- Hi B.; Ask your husband to call me as I would like to tell him about a great opportunity to work at home and make a great income. My home office # is ###-###-#### unti...
- Sounds like he has a great voice. My suggestion would be teach him to sing. Sing Childrens songs or put on an ipod and when he starts to scream let him listen to the...
- Hi B., I too have a 14 month old that screeches very loudly. I have been trying to reduce her frequency of it by not letting her get what she wants when she does i...
Need Advice on Nephews Behavior... and Parents...
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on October 6, 2008
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I really need some advice on how to handle a family issue. My brother and sister in law live on the same street. My niece (11) and my nephew (8) are not very receptiv...
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- That is awfut! I'm sorry, but that is NOT kids being kids and it's not okay!!! You need to say something to the parents and to your nephew. You may have to go out o...
- that sounds like more than playing. Personally I wouldn't let her be unsupervised around them.
- K., you are not over reacting. Your nephews behavior (and his parents) towards your daughter is absolutely unacceptable. Family or not, you need to surround yourself...
Not Always Nice to Younger Sibling
Asked by D.H. from Victoria
on September 11, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter is rough and sometimes mean to my 3 month old and 7 month old nephew that I watch during the day. I'm not sure if she understands her behav...
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- I would suggest having her "help" with the babies. Ask her to get a diaper for the baby or sing him/her a song and then praise her enthusiastically and give her a hu...
- Explain, explain, and explain. Then, punish or praise, punish/praise, etc.
- At the age of 2 disciplining should come into play.1 min in the corner for each year.your daughter is two so let her know when she does something that is unexceptable ...
My Kindergartener Is Grumpy!
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on August 26, 2009
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My son just started school this Fall. He is not a happy camper when he gets home. He is moody and listless. I'm not sure what to make of it. He has one little girl...
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- My oldest was in kinder last year and it took a few weeks for her to adjust to the new schedule. It's hard work and made her very tired and overly sensitive. We move...
- Oh, this is actually quite normal I think. They are so tired!! It is a very long day for a 5 year old! The first days their little brains are trying so hard to proce...
- Keep in mined that this is a new schedule for him. He is most likely overwhelmed with all the new information, things to explore and new friends at school. Make ...
Pending Birth Causing 7 Yo to Regress
Asked by M.C. from Salt Lake City
on June 7, 2008
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I'm having a hard time right now with my 7 year old stepdaughter. She has always been a very independent girl, until now. My husband and I are expecting our first to...
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- She's probably scared that when the baby comes, she'll be pushed out of her dad's life. Talk about the future and be sure to let her know she's in it. -'glad baby ...
- Hi, I can understand your frustration! However, this is perfectly normal for your step daughter to do, even if she has a younger brother at her mom's. When she come...
- Daddy and Mommy have made new families. The little girl doesn't fully belong to either family unit. She travels back and forth to two families where she never gets to...
Bi-Polar Disorder
Asked by J.K. from Williamsport
on September 24, 2007
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Well I got a report about my son a couple of weeks ago. I am still trying to firgue out what all of means. But the thing is how do you deal with the kids trying to s...
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- I'm sorry for what you are going through. You don't mention if you son takes medication or if he is receiving any kind of counseling. Those interventions could help....
- Wow where to begin I honestly am flabbergasted I never knew kids younger than 17 could be diagnosed with bi-polar?
- Hi Jen I have a son who has PDD which is autism spectrum disorder. I personally don't have experience with bipolar issues with my son but I do have friends who's kid ...
How Do I Get My 14 Month Old to Quit Pulling Hair?
Asked by N.W. from Kansas City
on September 13, 2007
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My son loves to pull hair. It's when he's happy and playing or when he's mad or any time in between. I have to warn the babysitter's at the gym to watch him around o...
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- I recently had a problem with my 14month old biting. Someone told me to gently pull his hair every time right when he did it. I HATE hurting my kids so I was hesitan...
- Yeah, I have to agree he is too young for time outs. Actually, there is a lot of research that time outs don't work with kids of any age. And slapping his hand or pu...
- This is a hard one. Babies just go through these kind of stages. Think of your son as a little scientist. He is just pulling hair to see what happens. The bigger the r...
Seeking Advice About Discipline
Asked by A.H. from Fayetteville
on June 4, 2008
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I have a 9 1/2 month old that is just a joyful easy going baby with nothing but smiles and laughter but when she gets upset and tired she pinches! It really hurts and ...
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- I know this doesn't help --- but wanted to let you know that this is a very common phase that your little girl will grow out of, especially when she is able to communi...
- My daughter used to pinch and I didn't do anything about it for a long time. She did it for about 6 or 7 months. Around 14 months old she finally got me really good on...
- Well, I never had this problem with my two children. But, I do feel that she is trying to get your attention. Even if it's negative attention. I wouldn't pop her bec...
