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Help Me Help My Daughter
Asked by S.W. from Harrisburg
on November 12, 2007
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My 7 year old daughter has been having panic attacks about going to school - for over a week. Its awful - she literally gets into hysterics every time its time to go t...
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- Hi S., Try asking your daughter about her day when she gets home. At dinner or during her time, use the reverse, you know you are really upset in the morning before...
- S., I was a first grade teacher for 7 years before I had my son and it seems that every year there was one child with similar issues as your daughter. Each child had...
- Hi!! First grade is soo hard!! Kindergarten is still ABC"s and naptime! I went through this, not as severe but lots of together time and extra tlc!! It is a stage ...
Anger Issues
Asked by A.R. from Topeka
on November 4, 2006
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my husband (daughter's step-father) and i filed for divorce about a month ago and our 5 year old is now acting up. he is still an active part of her life and still se...
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- A. my two eldest children are a part of a divorce between their father and I. They were 5&6 yrs old. Not fighting in front of her or anywhere around here is a bigs ...
- Your daughter needs to know that you understand her anger, that she's entitled to her anger-- that she CAN express it, but that there are appropriate ways and inapprop...
- A., Have you asked her why she is acting out? Sometimes we dont understand that at 5yrs old kids are much smarter than we lead on. When my older child was 5 we left ...
Defiance Say No
Asked by J.K. from Boca Raton
on June 12, 2009
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My strong-willed grandson says No to teachers, parents & grandparents when asked to do somithing or says I hate you
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- Where did he get this from. Who in the family is defianant and says I hate you?
- J. it may be possible that if they moved from a place with dad he is a youngster voicing his disdain with sudden changes that are not too comfortable for him by makin...
- I would like to hear what other mothers post about this one. There seems to be an I-hate-you phase with most kids, I know mine went through it and I could tire tellin...
Best Responses for "No!"
Asked by C.B. from Seattle
on June 5, 2009
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My daughter is 2 1/2 and is, of course, testing all the boundaries. I have been good about discipline and redirecting, but feel a little stumped when it comes to her ...
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- I started to read some of the responses, but not all...so sorry if you already heard this...the developmental stage that children this age go through is called autonom...
- This is the hardest trial of two year old's. The best you can do is in a safe spot with others to help you, set up a situation where you call her to come to you. Whe...
- Hi C. What we do for my grandson is give a consequence and then start the count to childs age if you get to the age follow through on the consequence it won't take lo...
I Need Advice on How to Handle Defiance from My 9 Year Old
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on June 4, 2009
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I have 2 boys. They're 7 and 9. My oldest has never been easy but he has always been respectful of me and of everyone else except for his little brother. He gets go...
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- I just got the book How to Talk so Kids will Listen and How to Listen so Kids will talk and have found the suggestions very helpful so far- I am dealing with 5 and 2 y...
- Sounds like he is realizing his own power/control. I think what you have done is great. I would also address his assertion of power directly...and agree with him. E...
- Hi J. I am the mom of a very precocious /spirited almost 3 year old. I did not find what your son said shocking or odd but rather a sign of a very independent kid....
How to Discipline a One Year Old
Asked by J.F. from Kansas City
on April 3, 2009
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My daughter is now at the age that she is beginning to become defiant. While for the most part, she is a very well behaved child, but occasionally we run into issues ...
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- Totally normal behavior. I do think it is a bit early for you to expect her to learn consequences. Keep doing what you're doing. Remove her from the situation, dist...
- Yes, it's too early. You don't need to raise your voice either. Distraction or redirection is best at this age. Try reading Positive Discipline A-Z.
- it really is too early to expect her to understand discipline, you said yourself you're sure she doesn't. don't try to put on her what you should "expect", go with whe...
Is It Independence or Defiance?
Asked by M.T. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2009
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Hi mamas...Ok, I have tried to write this post a number of times but I have so much to get out I don't know where to begin (sorry...and thank you in advance for readin...
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- Yes, I'd say relax your rules. Just keep remembering the rule: Pick Your Battles. Especially with strong-willed children. If she wants to wear sandals in the rain,...
- Okay. You do answer your own question here. You think she snuck them because she knew you'd say no. That is, she was deliberately doing something she knew was again...
- I was having similar issues and like you, I wasn't worried about the things going to school I just didn't like the sneaking part. So, we have a rule in my house that ...
Help with My Son
Asked by A.M. from Philadelphia
on June 7, 2007
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My son is 16 and an only child. He is very bright but doing poorly in school. He is ADHD but I do not want to put him on subscription meds. he has behavioral issues as...
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- Hi A.. Do u live in Philadelphia? If so, i work for DHS and there are tons of programs that could give you and ur son a little guidance!!! The program I work with is o...
- Hi A., I would check out some alternative products such as Omega 3's for your sons ADHD. Check out www.lifeguardforlife.com. Many times ADHD can be treated with ome...
- I understand the reluctance to medicate, but consider how long you are willing to allow his disorder to completely disrupt his life without trying it. Very consistent ...
