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2 Year Old Won't Stop Saying NO!
Asked by M.G. from Appleton
on March 8, 2009
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My 2.5 year old son will NOT stop telling us No all of the time. I have put him in time out for saying No, and he gets on his bed, and says No again and gets off. I ...
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- I feel for you - 2's and 3's can be so hard! Terrific and terrible at the same time. Thanks for reaching out for advice; you are not alone. Please don't resort to corp...
- Hi MG, Yes, this is a part of growing up, but if we don't teach our children right from wrong, who will.? Just because it is a part of growing up doesn't mean you ...
- Let me start with a disclaimer--we all mother differently and some of us could never tolerate the very things that work well for another. So if this hits you the way ...
5 Yr Old Anger Issues
Asked by E.S. from Waco
on April 7, 2007
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I have a 5 yr old little boy. Back in 2004 my dad passed away and he and my son were very close. Since my sons father is not in the picture, my son saw my dad as his ...
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- You'd be going with him, right? Can he visit your dad's grave or anything like that? I'd just explain to him again that he's not there, that he can't go to heaven, etc...
- Wow, I don't have any wonderful advice for you, but I just lost my mama to cancer of the lung and esophagus. I'm so sorry. We had to scatter her ashes in Alabama.......
- I read this on www.everydayhealth.com I know what you are going through, because my 7yr old lost his father when he was 3yrs old, and even 4 years later he still says...
Seeking a Good School/Daycare for My 4 Year Old
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on August 15, 2007
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HELP! My daughter just turned four and I am looking for a GOOD Private School or Daycare to put her in. I'm interested in a preschool program, something that will chal...
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- My two older boys went to Early Learning Center, which is associated with First Christian Church in Richardson (Main Street, which is Belt Line west of 75, and Grove, ...
- I'm not sure how many openings are left for her age, but my son was at Suncreek Children's Development Center last year and will be there again this year. I am very i...
- My 5 year old daughter and 2 1/2 year old son go to Soraya Montessori Academy! I'm so lucky to have found this school! It's amazing...I found it off a ladies referra...
Stay at Home Dad Not Doing Any Work Around the Home
Asked by M.P. from Denver
on July 27, 2009
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My husband quit his job in June, which we both agreed was what we wanted. I love having him around more but I expected that he would do the brunt of the house work. ...
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- This could have been written about me a year ago. I stayed home with the kids, but made dinner and did laundry (not putting it away), and that was about it. I just did...
- You are NOT being unreasonable. I grew up with a father who was a cleaning machine... How was I to know most men aren't wired that way? My husband is not. He's bee...
- M., I guess it all depends on your agreement w/ each other. I stay w/ my four-year old daughter full time and I consider that my primary job. My husband and I both agr...
3 1/2 Year Old Not Always Taking Naps
Asked by T.O. from Eugene
on January 21, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter who we have routinely put down for a nap after lunch. She started going to preschool this month and is in school on Mon., Wed., and F...
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- My son is just over 3, and a few weeks ago he rebelled when it was nap time...I told him he had to sit in bed and read books, and after reading a couple of books, he f...
- She is completely developmentally appropriate. Just keep up the quiet time, for your sanity more than anything. Continue with the expectation that she stay in her room...
- T.... I say its time to change over to quiet time. Be thankful that you have had this long with nap time! Both my boys stopped taking naps at 2! As long as she is ...
Expectations for 2 Yr Old
Asked by V.R. from Sacramento
on September 17, 2008
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I think one of the most difficult challenges of parenting (at least for the first child) is knowing what is "fair" to expect from your child at different ages. For ins...
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- he is absoulutely old enough to pick up his toys. no question about it. at this point children are capable of sooooooo much more than you think. they can dress themsel...
- I agree with Nora. Don't stress yourself out. He is a toddler. Do the picking up with him so he learns routine. Then when he is mature enough to understand it is a...
- Hi. I'd say for now make it fun and not an absolute obligation. When he's older (like for his third birthday), start a responsibility chart with rewards. I haven't ...
Possibly Deciding to Stop at One Child
Asked by T.M. from Austin
on August 4, 2009
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Up until recently I always pictured myself with 2 children, but now have been thinking about how it would be with just one. I am totally in love with my daughter and ...
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- I know I'm late in the game--I was on vacation when your post came up. Anyway, it's totally up to you. There are advantages of each. There are only children who ha...
- I have known many "only children" both family as well as friends. My dad being one of them. That is the very reason I did not want to have only one child. I have seen ...
- My first child was very difficult but I knew I would have more than one. Having two (actually have four now) made life so much easier. For me 2 was easier than 1. Sure...
Help Correcting a Two Year Old????
Asked by L.C. from Dayton
on March 28, 2008
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My son is two and I have come to the conclusion that I spoiled him. Well not just me, but me and my husband. And our older children. We didn't really mean to, but h...
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- Try the book or video "1-2-3 Magic", it's a time out method. I've recommended this book so many times I'm starting to sound like a broken record. We started using it...
- I would say that at 2, your son is starting to get old enough to be reasoned with. Maybe you could explain to him that since he is getting to be such a big boy now, i...
- Hi L.: I just had a great breakthrough with my 20 month old, who is a wonderful little person, but throws her fair share of tantrums just like any other toddler. We d...
Ready for #2? How Do You Know?
Asked by I.H. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Before I got pregnant with my son, my husband and I both wanted 2 to 3 kids. After my son was born, we had a tough time adjusting to being a family of 3. My husband an...
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- I got pregnant with my second unexpectedly when my first son was 6 months old. I would have said I wasn't ready for another, but since at that point It had happened a...
- I., I have goose bumps while reading your inquiry... I'm in a very similar situation: married for 5.5 years, turning 33 in 2 months, baby boy (7 months old today), bo...
- I., Think of when your parents had kids - or translated: Anything can happen, good or bad. Child planning is just one of those things that you have to look at wh...
My 3-Year Old as the Ringbearer in Family Wedding!
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on July 14, 2009
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Hello!
My cousin is getting married this weekend in a nice destination wedding in Newport, RI. They have asked for my 3 year old son to be the ring bearer at the wed...
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- Hi, J.. I think the key is to plan to leave the ceremony (or have a sitter to take care of this) if your son begins to melt down or just needs a breather. My son was a...
- He will probably cooperate for the beginning of the ceremony, but depending on how long the whole things lasts, I wouldn't plan on him sitting still the whole time. Tr...
- Hi J., Easy question for me to answer as my son (who will be three in september) was in a wedding last month, ring bearer. The wedding was in CA, and we are from nh....
