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When My Six Year Old Son Gets Angry He Said He Wanted to Hurt Himself
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on August 18, 2008
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My son is 6 1/2 and normally very well behaved, great child with almost no disipline issues. The other day when he wasn't allowed to play with our neighbor friend for ...
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- Yes, the new addition to the family could be affecting him greatly. It could be that it was very important to him to be able to play with the neighbor friend, and whe...
- I would definitely talk to the pediatrician - this is a sign of depression, and the earlier he gets treatment, the better!
- If he has only done this twice, and the second time he did not scratch himself, he had made progress and your talk had an impact on him. I would not spend too much ti...
Needing Help in Finding a Good Book with Disipline Advice.
Asked by C.C. from Nashville
on April 29, 2008
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Hello, I am trying to find a good book that I can read to help me make better disicpline and structural decisions for my son who has ADHD, IED, and a couple others. I ...
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- I've liked "How to talk so your kids will listen and How to listen so your kids will talk" and "1-2-3- magic". At my kids age, (4, 6) I'd have to say 123 has been more...
- Hi C., I can't recommend "Boundries with Kids" enough. It is a Bible based book and has great tips for reinforcing good behavior and how to handle poor bahavior. I...
- Try "sos help for parents" It was the best book I read and the best program I tried. It works and it is easy
How to Disipline My 3 Year Old
Asked by E.T. from Tampa
on September 18, 2006
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My daughter does not listen to me AT ALL. I will tell her not to touch something, or to lower her voice, or to do something and she just doesn't listen to me. i have t...
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- I recommend reading anything by John Rosemond. She talks about not getting upset and being a loving dictator. He is also a firm believer in "lowering the boom" which...
- I lately have had the same problem with my almost 3 year old daughter. Very frustrating. She's testing her control and boundaries. I've tried everything too. 1-2-3...
- this sounds so familar my nephew who is 3 will be 4 in nov has very big disapline problems due to lack of it at home now on the flip side i still have these problems w...
Son Not Wanting Dad Around Prefers Mama
Asked by D.P. from Albuquerque
on August 10, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
Within the last 6 months my oldest son (3.5) has become EXTREMELY "mama orientated". He only wants me for everything. He doesn't want my husband (his da...
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- We went through the same thing at about the same age. My son ONLY wanted mommy. It broke my husband's heart. But when dad was around and there was a situation when ...
- It sounds like it could be a phase. I would give him some breathing room from forcing him to hang with his dad for a few weeks. Then have your husband take him out j...
- to me obviously if both parents are around, kids will choose one over the other.... have you tried having your husband take your son out of the house without you arou...
Parent Seeking Help with 16 Month Old Disipline Issues
Asked by M.S. from Salt Lake City
on April 7, 2008
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My 16 Month old son wants his way. I have to fight with him to change his diaper, get in the car seat and telling him no. He wants what he wants. He seems to get frusr...
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- I have the same problems with my 15 month old and she is also an only child. Diaper Changing is a nightmare!!! She always wants her own way and I have to fight her to ...
- M., Very very normal phase. I agree with many of the responses....great time for LOVE AND LOGIC. It is all about choices. Little choices thru the day. My dtr is 2...
- Something that I found tremendously helpful with the challenges of young children was reading about what is developmentally normal for children of that age. The series...
Disipline for a Strong Willed Child
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on February 5, 2008
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I need some suggestions from other moms with a strong willed child because I'm at my wits end and feel like a failure. My little guy turned 2 in December and all of t...
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- My son went through something similar at that age, maybe a few months older - it seems like they're experimenting to see what your reaction is going to be! NO become...
- My redheaded daughter was like this. Immediately taking away any thrown object works well, and the tantrums being relocated to the crib works well, although she would...
- C., I feel your pain. I am reading "The Strong-Willed Child" by Dr. Dobson, also a book called "YOu Can't Make Me But You Can Persuade Me". They have both shed ...
15 Month Old Likes to Hit
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on January 5, 2007
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I have a 4 year old and a 15 month old. She is the sweetest thing, but she loves to hit and beat up her older brother. I am not sure if disipline will work at this a...
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- From the age of walking discipline not only works, but is especially important. It starts as a simple no to a pat on the hands to even time outs. If she's using her ha...
- I think it is perfectly acceptable to discipline your 15 month old. She needs to learn that hitting and throwing is unacceptable behavior. The next time she does it ...
- Lots of great advice, and I'm in the same boat. With my 15 month old, we firmly fuss at her \and tell her to "love soft" and have her go over to the sibling she hit o...
Hi Everyone, Im N. and Could Use Some Advice on a 12Yr Old Boy...
Asked by N.P. from Hickory
on September 28, 2006
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Hi, Im new here and hope I can find some helpful advice on dealing with my 12yr old son. My son is a handful to say the least. He has ADHD, and he is and has been on m...
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- Hi, N., I am having the same issues with my 6 year-old son. You have explained him to a T. I don't have any advise, however. I need to find some answers myself. ...
- N., I do not have any advice, but I would LOVE to talk with you. I have an 11 year old girl with ADHD and we are going through the SAME stuff!! I have tried EVERYT...
- Hi N., I strongly suggest trying Cognitive Behavior Therapy along with the meds. My daughter was much like you described your son. Meds alone cannot correct the probl...
My Four Year Old Talks Back Constintly and Wont Listen
Asked by A.R. from Cedar Rapids
on March 4, 2008
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With me working its so hard to disipline the same as my husband when he is home with them. Because honestly I dont know what all he does for disipline, I have tryd the...
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- Hi A., I hear from your question that spanking doesn't feel right to you. Keep listening to your heart. There is a wonderful online community called "Consensual Livi...
- Spanking and putting soap in her mouth may temporarily stop the behavior, but it won't teach her how to behave appropriately and it might actually teach her that it's ...
- You have to do what works and what works for one child may not work for another. Time outs are a good punishment. Just make sure the time is age appropriate. When...
My Three Year Old Is Driving Me Crazy!!!
Asked by M.K. from New York
on August 30, 2007
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Okay, so I've heard that three is worse than two, but honestly, my son had taken it too far. He takes any opportunity possible to hurt is 1 year old sister, he fights...
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- Hi Jennifer, These types of behavior do pass if you have can get to the root of it. I'm not sure but my hunch is that he might need some one on one with dad and als...
- I have a three year old boy and a one year old girl. when he acts up, i have him follow me around and he has to be mama's helper. He has to "be mama with me". he gets ...
- PATIENCE, PATIENCE, PATIENCE!!! I know you are a working mom but maybe something is going on in Day care.. Have you talked to his teachers, the pediatrician? How...
