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HELP! My Kids Fight like Cats and Dogs Constantly! 7 Yo Boy, 3 Yo Girl
Asked by D.H. from Kansas City
on August 2, 2006
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I need advise. I'm ready to pull my hair out. I have a 7 year old boy with ADHD and an almost 3 year old girl (she will be 3 on Nov 6) who fight constantly! There are ...
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- I would try to make sure who is really the instigator, and whomever is should take responsibility for it. If it's hard to tell who started it, then they both need some...
- Hi D., You have received a lot of responses, so I'll keep mind short - feel free to email me privately and I'd love to help you sort this out and develop a plan for c...
- Hey D.- My initial thought is to spend some time with the three year old to get time outs through to her. I would suggest finding a place near where you are workin...
Fighting Sisters
Asked by S.S. from New York
on July 18, 2007
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Can someone please give me some suggestions on how to get a 12 yr old and a 3 yr old to get along. I am like a constant referee for my children and i am about to expl...
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- I have the same problem my kids are 9 a boy and a girl 7 and they constentley bicker all day. You just want to ring their necks.... Dont know what to do either?
- Oh hunny...I understand!! I have more then a few situations like that in my family. I give them something to do together. I like hid and seek marker. One of them hides...
- That has to be hard. I know that with my own sister my grandmother couldn't tell us apart (we are twins) so it didn't matter who started the fight we both go hit. No...
14 And 16 Yo. Sons Fighting
Asked by D.H. from Seattle
on October 17, 2008
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I have a 16 yo. who is more of a verbal fighter. He will use insults to lash out and hurt his 14 yo. brother. I have a 14 yo. son who is more of a physical fighter whe...
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- My sons aren't this old yet, and there is more space between them, but my hope is that this is just a phase!!!! In my house this wouldn't fly. I'm afraid I have little...
- Dear D. It may be time to sort out what is really bothering your sons. A therapist or other neutral person should meet with your sons and you and if he wants to take...
- In my house we have a mandatory 20 minute time out if there is any yelling, screaming, punching, biting, etc. Then we apologize and discuss the issue. I know it sounds...
Seeking Help on to Girls Who Cant Get Along with Each Other
Asked by R.K. from New York
on January 28, 2007
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How do i get my girls to stop fighting and arguing over everything? I always thought becasue of the age difference they wouldnt fight so much. There is 6 yrs differenc...
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- I wish I was writing with a wonderful fix all solution, however I have 3 daughters all 4-5 years apart with the oldest being 11 and your house sounds like a replica of...
- Not that this will help much, but...Sibling Rivalry is Sibling Rivalry. My sister and I are 9 yrs apart and we fought like crazy too. Fist fights and all. Sorry I c...
- hello my name is J.. I have a daughter 11 and a son 5. And they fight something awful. I thought the same thing as you because of the 6 year age difference. My daughte...
Help!! Unable to Deal with My Kids!!
Asked by J.L. from Reno
on February 17, 2008
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I have 3 children. The youngets is 2 and the easiest by far. My older 2 are giving me nothing but problems. The oldest is a girl and she is 10. Major attitude, she is ...
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- Sounds like the kids are the boss, & until you decide you are the boss, they will be able to see right thru you & take the lead. What do you do when your kids act thi...
- Hi J.! I went to a parenting seminar called "Don't feed the Dragon!" and it was really fantastic. Sandy, the lady who spoke, was amazing and could be your saviour! Sh...
- THE BEST THING I EVER DID! Go and buy this.http://www.thetotaltransformation.com/?dsource=googleb&gclid=CMmxw-LT0JECFQacggodQE2DRw I had 3 kids and then my husband ...
4-Year Old Never Plays on His Own
Asked by D.S. from El Paso
on March 13, 2008
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Hi, my 4-year old son, almost 5 in April hardly ever plays on his own. He constantly wants to play with me but I don't always have time to play. I try to make time for...
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- Are there any kids his age in your area? I know another child at the house doesn't seem like a great solution, but it could actually help more than you think. when m...
- This works every single time! Incorporate him in your activities. He will do 2 things. He will be a helper and he will eventually get bored with the activity an...
- Hi D., I have a 3yr old daughter who is the same way. I have two older sons(17 & 19) and I work full time an hour and a half away from home. So it is usually late when...
What Are Your 2.5Yr and 4Ry Like.....
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on June 12, 2008
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I just want to know that my two boys are not from another planet......im having a hard time keeping them occupied so that there is less fighting between them. The oth...
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- i dont know the answers but i can relate and sympathize. my close in age boys are now 12 and 13 and it hasnt stopped yet. :) What I do find is that they can be good fr...
- you're not alone. I have a 2 year old and a 3.5 year old, I feel like I'm constantly telling them, don't do this, stop that, leave your brother alone, etc. everyone te...
- I thought the book "Siblings Without Rivalry" was fantastic. The authors- Abraham & Mazlish I think- have another equally great book "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen a...
Two Daughters Who Fight All the Time
Asked by L.N. from Fayetteville
on February 27, 2008
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I have two daughters. One is 8 and the other is 5. They fight and argue all the time. I know siblings will do that, but I think they do it way more than usual. My 5 ye...
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- I'm a big fan of the SUPER NANNY. And from all the shows I've seen, she would have you do some exercises with your two daughters where they have to use teamwork to ac...
- I think it is a girl/girl birth order thing. My two girls are the same way (6 and 4). Good luck!
- It may be that your older daughter is jealous of the attention the younger one is getting. You could try to do a special activity with each daughter separately so that...
