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Advice
Asked by B.G. from Chicago
on April 13, 2008
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16 yr old with horrible temper very intelligent and cooperative but violent with anger and abusive I made mistakes but what do I do when she acts out and her response ...
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- The book, How to Talk so Kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk, will give you some idea about how to go about approaching your daughter. It's counter intu...
- Hi B., Get her into therapy or counseling ASAP. She has some issues that she doesn't know to express. As a result, she flys off with anger. Try & get her to open up t...
- Please follow the advice of the other responder and talk to the psychologist or social worker at her school. They are well equipped with dealing with this issue and i...
Feel Out of Control
Asked by S.S. from Miami
on January 12, 2007
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My little baby boy is growing up, and is expanding his mind each day. He is getting into everything!... not to mention, developing bad habits that I unwillingly let h...
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- About the bedtime thing, is he taking a later nap or longer? my son started taking a later and longer nap and that has effected the bedtime issue but now I nap him ear...
- Definitely set a bedtime schedule for son. I have a three year old son and a routine will set them more at ease with what to expect. I give my son a bath and he can wa...
- S., You are right, if you don't fix it now, it will be a problem later. My son is 5 years and we experienced the same type of behavior and didn't correct it until ...
Cooperative Preschools
Asked by C.H. from Seattle
on July 1, 2007
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I have heard a little about cooperative preschools, but don't really have many details. Has anyone had any experience with what they're all about?
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- Yes, cooperatives preschools are wonderful. You get to have a role in your child's very first learning experience by assisting the teachers that work for the school fr...
- I've had the same exact questions as you, C.. I think I prefer the cooperative preschools to other preschools because the cooperative preschools have the moms so invo...
- Mostly parent participation i.e. volunteering to assist teacher in classroom etc. to help keep costs down.
Sliver Help
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on June 11, 2009
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My 4 year old got a small wooden sliver in his palm. We have tried unsuccessfully several times to remove it. He is not too cooperative when we try - kicking, scream...
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- C. I would watch it for a day (maybe even two) if you think it's small. Wash it often and manipulate the area to help back it out as best you can. When in doubt, ...
- Try putting a band-aid on it for a couple days. The sweat and moister helps work it out. good luck!
- I would try putting sticky tape (maybe packing tape) on his hand and see if that helps loosen the sliver. I've always tried squeezing the area where the sliver is like...
Work/Life Balance
Asked by D.F. from Boston
on January 23, 2009
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Currently I am struggling a little creating a good work/life balance. I enjoy my job and I love my daughter and husband. There are times when I feel that I am the one ...
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- I can relate to your troubles. My husband is very defensive if I even lightly touch the subject of needing more from him, or feeling that I do more than my share with...
- It sounds like you have a good handle on the situation and are proactive in your communicating with your husband when you feel things are falling unfairly on your side...
- Hi D., Congratulations to you and your husband on having a dear daughter. You have some great advice in the postings, but I thought I would add one more ...
2-1/2 Year Old Keeps Saying "Shut Up!!"
Asked by T.K. from Los Angeles
on September 8, 2008
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I have 2-1/2 year old twins. One boy/one girl. My little girl is pretty easy going, happy and usually cooperative. My little boy seems to ALWAYS be frustrated, on the ...
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- I also have a 2 1/2 year old son and am an older mom (39). We are having quite a bit of trouble getting him to listen and he also likes to yell things. Sometimes it se...
- This is going to sound like the most ridiculous suggestion - but give it a try and you may be happily surprised by the outcome. Whenever he says "shut up" or does som...
- Hi T., The Naughty chair didn't work, becasue the consequoence doesn't fit the behavior. I had an interview with a mom, whos 2 1/2 year old and this child screaned at ...
Behavior Issues with 14 Yr Old Boy
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 9, 2008
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I have a dear friend who is a single mom with a 14 year old son. She is having a lot of trouble with him lately, he doesn't care about anything and will not pitch in ...
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- I was going to suggest, as one of the other moms did, setting up a chore/allowance system and getting him involved in a group that will positively influence his attitu...
- It sounds like lots of normal teens. Mine at least acts like she cares, but she really doesn't. I've had the best luck with finding what she does care about and use th...
- D., I f you live in the South Hills, we have a place called Outreach in Mt. Lebanon that deals with teens. You might take him there for a consult,to see if maybe their...
Waiting for the Surprise
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on March 23, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I found out by ultrasound that our 1 1/2 year old would be a girl. Our new baby, due in August, was not so cooperative and crossed it's legs ...
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- I have an August baby (now 7.5 mos. old). Side snap t-shirts and onesies with snaps (not overhead). Also, there are SUV-protection sunhats if you have a baldie like ...
- Congrats! Bummer he/she wouldn't cooperate. We had our twinkies at the end of June (due in August) :) We lived by onsies (short sleeve, no booty). You may want...
DD Prefers Daddy
Asked by M.P. from San Francisco
on January 18, 2008
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my 29-month-old daughter treats me like chopped liver when her daddy is at home. this has been going on for a little over 7 months, and i have tried not to take it pe...
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- Does her daddy ever discipline her? Is she cooperative with him all day if you leave her with him? My youngest LOVES his daddy and gets so excited when he comes home, ...
- hi are you the enforcer of practical matters such as cleanliness, safety, nutrition while daddy is all play? if so, you are being set up as the one that's alw...
- M., I dont think you have anything to worry about. Developmentally, children go through "mommy" phases, just as they do "daddy" phases. I know it can feel heartbr...
Simple Question About Games
Asked by T.H. from Minneapolis
on January 17, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone had recommendations for board games or similar for 2 1/2 year olds.
So far we have tried Candyland, and while my daughter knows her colors,...
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- My son is 2 and he loves Puppy Racers and the simple counting bears with cups that help him with colors, sorting, counting, and problem solving.
- T., My daughter will be 3 in April and she loves to play Zingo and Hi-Ho-Cherrio.
- My three year old loves to play Uno. She has a hard time holding the cards so she puts them face-up behind her. I love that she is learning her numbers! Also- Cre...
