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Approaches to Teen's Poor Attitude
Asked by K.T. from Sacramento
on December 19, 2008
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I have a very motivated, talented and intelligent 14 year old daughter. She has many wonderful qualities. Lately, she has shown some very troublesome attitudes that ...
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- My daughter is a pre teen so I read a book called For Parents Only by Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa A. Rice. It has a workbook that goes with it too. The book is a compi...
- Hi! This is a sticky, tricky situation. My brother IL and mother IL both have this sort of "I'm entitled and better than thou" attitude and it's hell when you're the...
- Isn't teenhood fun? You can tell her how to behave without diminishing her self esteem. Say, "that was rude," etc. Name the behavior and tell her to cut it out.
Screaming at 18 Month Old When He Is Not Doing What He Is Told to Do
Asked by K.M. from San Diego
on October 25, 2008
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I don't know if this is right or wrong. My husband constantly screams at my son every time he won't do what he tells him to do! He would tell him to do something about...
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- No offense...but it sounds like daddy is tired and hungry and needs to go to sleep, too. No, yelling is not a good practice. I yell at my kids (older now, 10 and 14...
- No it is not and your husband has a problem that needs to get fixed or your household will suffer. Get him to see someone about this and figure out the problem. Good...
- Your husband is setting a terrible example for your toddler. Your poor son will pick up that yelling at people is okay and will start mimicking this behavior as well ...
Negative Influence
Asked by J.H. from Lima
on May 16, 2009
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I need serious help! My daughter just turned 6 and is usually well behaved. My 10 year old niece is quite different. She acts outs for attention all the time, has no r...
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- First of all, tell your six-year-old before your next interaction that the niece doesn't do things that are safe, and that it makes you scared when she does the same t...
- Letting her get away with this will make life as she grows older more difficult because she will have always gotten her way. You and your sister must talk to see what ...
- You're the parent - and if your child was running towards a burning building, you'd get her away from it at all costs - right? Well, your neice is the burning buildin...
Need Help with My 2 Year Old
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2009
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How do I discipline my 2 year old son when time out does not work, taking all toys away causes more trouble, and I don't believe in spanking? He will sit on time out,...
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- I have a 31 month old son and 16 month old daughter. We use the marble jar for my son and it seems to work well. When it is full we go to Chuck E. Cheese...when he is ...
- I think Candee has a good point. Some kids just don't respond to "time out" in a place where they can still watch what's going on, and "time out" becomes pointless if ...
- Some kids do naturally have a more rebellious or strong willed nature than others. Even more so that you should work on it now. That strong willed tendency will just ...
2Yr Old Problems!!
Asked by C.S. from Tampa
on October 8, 2007
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My 2 yr old doesn't think he has to listen to me!! He finds it funny when I try to discipline him. I've tried everything and he just won't listen to me. He will listen...
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- Hi C., I think you and I have very similar children... I was having a terrible problem with my son a few months ago, I couldn't get him to take any kind of disciplin...
- There are two methods of discipline that used together work well for me. ( I have a home Daycare) Anyways positive reinforcement when your child doesnt the right thing...
- Have you tried 1-2-3-magic ? There is a book and a video about it. It was recommended to me by a therapist, and I found it to be quite effective. I have seen the boo...
My 3 Year Old and Telling Mommy or Daddy No
Asked by J.H. from Washington DC
on August 26, 2009
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So here it is. I am so mad that now all of a sudden my almost 3 year old I mean next week he will be 3 is telling Mommy and Daddy no. What to do. At lease when he was ...
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- The NO thing is just another phase. He may not even fully grasp the power or complete meaning of NO. I think a time out for NO isnt going to work. Perhaps when he doe...
- My 3 year old likes to test the 'no' as well. We give him a chance to correct his behavior before we put him in time out. We say, "you are not allowed to say 'no' to...
- I explained to my son why we say no, and why we tell him different rules. I told him that he can ask why, but he still has to treat me with respect. Then I went on to ...
TV As a Break for Mom?
Asked by D.W. from Fayetteville
on January 14, 2009
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My son is a VERY active 3 year old. I also have a 3 month old. Anyway, for the last few days, we have not been getting along very well. I say yes, he says no, I say do...
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- Boys at 3 are definitely a challenge. Noggin is great, until it drives you crazy from humming all the theme songs. I think when ever you do what you feel is best esp...
- Wow I must be someone kinda horrible parent cause I let my 3YO watch TV and even get on the computer. During the winter they cant go outside and there's only so much ...
- i don't think there is anything wrong with it! my 2 yr old loves the wiggles and it gives me a break!! we also have those days of just not getting along but when the w...
Neighbor Boy with Naughty Behavior
Asked by R.P. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2009
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The little 4 year old boy who just moved in a couple houses away came over yesterday. He started in by telling us what we are allowed and not allowed to do. For exam...
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- I would just not have the boy over at my house anymore, and would not associate with him outside. (BTW, how old is he?) If he continued coming around, I would tell hi...
- As the mother of a bossy 4 yr old myself, I would bet that his age has something to do with it. I have to frequently remind my child that he can't tell others what to...
- Hi R. - I've had good luck with an ornery 4yr old boy on our block by doing a couple of things. First off, kids from the block are not allowed inside of our house w...
Trouble with Disciplining
Asked by J.S. from Stationed Overseas
on February 11, 2008
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When my husband is home he listens to him but he won't listen to me and if my husband isn't home. It's a nightmare. I've done pretty much most of the dispciplining s...
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- I hate to say it, but I love the "Super Nanny's" naughty spot technique. It really works for us, and give me something to be really consistant with--we started when m...
- Being a military wife and mother I can understand your frustrations even though my husband is Air Force. My first thoughts about this is in the military there is a re...
- Well J. you didn't mention any steps you use to discipline your son. Your son seems to know who the authoritive figure is between mom and dad. My wife goes through th...
Seeking Advise from Other Moms
Asked by J.D. from Greenville
on May 4, 2008
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I have a 5 yr old daughter and a 3 yr old son. Recently I have caught them playing humping games. I was ver distraught that is a very mild feeling for what I wanted ...
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- This is not a professional response but my kids touched tongues one day and I said, "that is only for mommies and daddies" and they have not done it again. You will h...
- Hello J., Your story reminded me of something that happened to me when I was a little girl.My father walked in on my brother and I playing 'mommies and daddies'.As an...
- Dear J., I have had lots of time and experience with children, and I am sorry to say what you describe is not innocent child like experimentation. That bespeaks a g...
