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Keeping Teen on the Right Track
Asked by A.B. from Milwaukee
on January 18, 2007
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I have a 16 year old daughter who seems to be doing very well at this moment.she attends a school that has given her great opportunities. She is set to graduate early,...
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- First off, it sounds as if your daughter is a very responsible and mature girl. From what you listed she seems to have quite a bit of responsibilities, maybe she is j...
- A., It sounds like your daughter has a lot on her plate at such a young age. While it makes us proud to be able to list off the accomplishments of our children, we n...
- I was a wild and crazy teen. The advice I can give you that was not done with me is to be 100% honest. Let her know not only about teen pregnancy but stds as well. Let...
Disciplining a 20 Month Old
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on January 21, 2009
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My 20 month old daughter pushes our kitchen chairs all across the kitchen. I swear my chairs have more miles than my car. She gets on top of the counters and she is ...
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- Can you give her a time out in her crib? My little one won't stay in a time out, so this is where he goes. He hates it and knows now when I tell him to stop or he's ...
- We started disciplining our daughter at around 18 months, because she kept flinging her plate off the table when she didn't want to eat or if she just thought it would...
- She will not stop until you establish the rules with her and use a punishment that will mean something to her when she breaks those rules. She's more than old enough ...
When Is Too Early to Start Disciplining?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on August 26, 2009
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Hello! Recently my gorgeous and fun 16 month old daughter has been "testing her boundaries" so to speak. We're seeing occasional temper tantrums, screaming for atten...
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- What we found with our daughter who is pretty advanced for her age (now 4 years old) at about that same time, we were able to avoid a LOT of tantrums and such by teach...
- Dr. Sears has a great book, the Discipline Book. Also, 1, 2, 3 Magic is good. I think she's a little young for any of it, but you can start by crying when she hits y...
- Ha, my d does the same thing. She will be 17 months the end of this week. When she gets out of hand, I refuse to pick her up unless there is a true reason for it (si...
3 Yo W/ear Infection & Cold - Do I Enforce All Rules
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on July 2, 2008
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Both my boys are sick and my patience level is near zero. My 3 yo has a double ear infection (in addition to the bad cough/runny nose), but how much slack should I cut...
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- Eh...your kid has DOUBLE ear infections. Are you sure he is hearing you??? If it is a case of you feeling that he is ignoring you, please take that into consideration....
- I can sympathize. It seems like whenever my patience level is zero that's when my kids also act up. I think you need some time to yourself to regroup. Perhaps you can ...
- My 2 cents... If you let it all slide, you will have a very hard time getting back the behavior you want when your child is well. I say this as an elementary teach...
Private Parts
Asked by T.B. from Seattle
on June 24, 2008
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Hello all, this might seem a little silly but Ill just come right out and say it. How do I discipline or handle my sons curiousity with his private parts? He just turn...
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- Please don't make him feel bad for touching himself. He is only 5 and only knows that if feels good. God made our bodies perfect and this is just part of it. I always...
- Don't be so uptight. He is just trying to find out about his body. Even the Pope has given up on the sin of "Onani" Onan. Onan just did not want to get his broth...
- Ihave 2 boys, and 1 girl. i have always been honest with them when they have reached that stage, and yes it is just a stage. I have always made a point to let them kno...
Time Out for 16 Month Old
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on July 11, 2008
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Is "time out" not appropriate for a 16 month old with tantrums? Is he too young? I have read others that say putting a child in their crib for "time out" isn't good ...
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- I also wondered if I should be putting my son in time out. He is 19months old now, but I think I started around 16mon., but only when he was being so difficult that I ...
- Hi J., I have a 20 mo old who I started time outs with around 14 mo. I found that using a playpen in a different area of the house like the dining rm has worked great...
- Tantrums are very annoying, but are actually a sign of intellectual development in toddlers!! He is figuring out that he has the power to make things happen and he is...
10 Month Old with an Attitude
Asked by A.G. from Indianapolis
on March 20, 2008
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My 10 month old is starting to get an attitude. When things don't go her way she's starting to let out this squeal of frustration. Sometimes when you lay her down to...
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- I am of the opinion that you cannot reason with a 10 month old baby. She does not have the coping skills to understand what you are telling her. People can say disci...
- Perfectly normal. My daughter (11 mos) started flipping and turning on the changing table to the point that I somebody else would have to hold her still while I change...
- http://www.nogreaterjoy.org/index.php?id=1 go here and read the articles. discipline is not wrong.
Difference in Opinion over Way to Discipline
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on November 7, 2008
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I'm wondering if any of the other mamas out there have had a difference of opinion when it comes to discipline with their children than their spouse's - and if so, how...
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- Hi M., I just want you to know that you are not alone in this, I have had the same issues with my husband. It can be pretty tough sometimes. I also agree with Ter...
- M., It depends on a couple of things. What sort of differences do you both have and/or share? Are you willing to sit down together and talk about what they are? Y...
- We are one of those couples. It was really hard for a little bit, but I finally had to sit her dad down and explain that there are consequesces to not being on the sam...
I Need Discipline Advice!!
Asked by K.S. from Milwaukee
on July 21, 2009
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Hello, I am looking for some opinions and advice from all the wonderful mommies out there. My kids are 3 1/2 and almost 2. It is becoming very difficult for me to go...
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- Hi K. the things that seemed to work with mine where to make sure they know the expectation on behavior before we get out of the car. if they started to act up they ...
- It is a phase. It is kind of a long phase. I am just recently comfertable taking my 4 1/2 year old to restaraunts. My oldest, 9 yrs old, was easier at the toddler a...
- When my kids were small, a friend and I had all our kids together (5 of them)and went to the mall. They ranged between 18 months and 6 and half. The 18 month year ol...
12 Month Old Not Responding to "No"
Asked by T.O. from Denver
on April 2, 2008
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My 12 month old does not respond to the word "No". He is a very active little boy and has no fear. He is obsessed with climbing on furniture and trying to remove out...
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- Try another word with a harsher tone like STOP!!!! I would put him in a playpen if he goes back again to the spot and say VERY DANGEROUS!!! He needs to learn when ...
- Hand slaps and "Leave it!". The idea of putting them in a crib or playpen (sort of like the pre-cursor to a time out) is a great idea too. Ignore screaming- he's not g...
- Something that has been a help for us, is to save the "no" for something that is really serious....something that could be life threating..for everything else we use "...
