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How to Get Almost 4 Year Old to Follow Directions
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on July 2, 2009
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My son will be 4 in August and has a tough time doing what is asked of him. He refuses to pick up his toys, put clothes down the laundry chute, and other simple tasks ...
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- Are you simply asking him to clean up his WHOLE room? Or are you breaking it down into manageable tasks? My 5 year old son CAN clean up his room, but he either needs s...
- My oldest son, who is now 13, had a hard time with verbal commands at this age. He was weak verbally, and at first I thought he was just naughty. We ended up getting...
- We started making our kids (4 and 2) answer "yes maam' or "yes sir" when we ask them a direction. We aern't extremely strict on this so they don't always BUT if they ...
3 Year Old
Asked by S.G. from Las Vegas
on February 20, 2008
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My three year old just had a mind of his own and has a very hard time listening and following directions from me or my husband. I know this is the age, but is there a...
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- I have a little saucy girl myself who will be 3 years old in March! She has always been strong willed! She gets this from me by the way :) In my opinion there is o...
- Hey S.- is this you????????????? I stumbled across this posting, how funny! I will reccommend a book called "To Train Up a Child" by Michael and Debi Pearl. It is...
- Read the book "Taming the Spirited Child". Buy it online or reserve it at the library- it's perfect for this. Really helped us with our daughter, who's now 3 and is ...
Ideas for Giving Medication to Child
Asked by I.C. from Salinas
on January 6, 2008
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My son Liviu (pronounced LEE-view) is 10 years old and has severe autism. He is on tons of medication. Normally, we crush the pills and mix them into pudding. He eats ...
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- My only suggestion is to use applesauce or jam. I have always used these two to mask the medicine when my kids were just learning to swallow. Since the vomitting was...
- Hi I., I want to say that I admire your patience and your 100% understanding of your son and what he needs. You are an excellent mother. I have a few suggestions th...
- I. I know how picky children with autism can be when it comes to food but are there other food choices you can use to mix the medication with? An icy version of his ...
What Can I Do with My Son? How Can I Help? I Feel Useless
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on October 10, 2007
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My 5 yr old is in kindergarten. Things have been so-so for him at school. I am sure you are all aware of the color code they do; green for good day, yellow-warning, bl...
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- When he throws a tantrum in the morning and doesn't get dress then let him go to school in his PJs. Just let the teacher know ahead that you are doing it. You can ei...
- Your sons seems to be exhibiting signs of ADD/ADHD, if you truly have OCD, that is a distinct possibility. I would start with a visit to the Pediatrician for a good p...
- You haven't said if you work outside the home? I assume you do since you said you need to get out the door earlier. I'm not sure I can be a lot of help. But I'll ...
Dosage Seems high...who Do I follow...the Dr or the Pharm??
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on September 29, 2008
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My son was prescribed 1 tsp of Amoxicillin twice a day for 10 days. He's four months old and 18 lbs 1 oz. He's a big boy but he is young and I was thinking that dosa...
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- I would call the doctor to just make sure of what dosage you should give your son and don't feel that you are bothering the doctor because that is what they are there ...
- The pharm knows the dosages better than the dr. It is the pharms responsibility to make sure that your child is getting the right dosage. Call the dr. if you want bu...
- Call the dr. to verify dose but....my experience has always been to trust the Pharmacist's expertise when it comes to medicinal information, especially when the Pharma...
Chasing Baby
Asked by L.B. from Seattle
on July 21, 2009
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I have had good luck in the past with feedback from all the mamas, so here we go again!
My son just turned 2 (july 2nd) and has started exhibiting some new behaviors ...
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- Use a stroller in the dangerous public places, and use positive enforcement when disciplining. It is a 2 yr. old independence thing. He will especially feed off your...
- I agree with the other posts.. Get a child harness with a leash. They really do work well and keep your child safe. I think it's better to let them walk and have som...
- Obviously your 2-year old LOVES his freedom! I would get the little harness for him, with the leash that attaches to your arm. This has saved my children from being ...
Dealing with Impatient Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on September 24, 2008
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I have a 21 month old who has no patience what so ever. I know a lot have told me it's "Normal" for her age,however it gets embarrassing at times.She can follow direct...
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- Sometimes I would sing songs to my kids while waiting in check out lines, etc. Or if I was able to, I would explain what was going on in an animated voice - see they ...
- She's probably way too young to be in a dance class.
- I just read The Happiest Toddler on the Block because my daughter is beginning her tantrum stage...anyway, there are some useful, specific methods in there that may he...
4Yr Old with Speech Disabilities.
Asked by C.P. from Atlanta
on August 19, 2007
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My 4 year old son started to go to see a speech therapist for a few months last school year and has started agian this school year, he started pre-k and the teachers a...
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- Hi C., My first statement is "Don't worry." Several things can be hindering this that can be easily fixed. First of all, let me comfort you with the fact that my ne...
- Hi C., My son (now 8) started speech therapy just before he was 3 yrs old. Although he wasn't learning disabled he was put in a special ed class in school right aft...
- Have you had his hearing checked and visited the ENT? He might have trouble hearing. A friend of mine thought her son was ignoring her and it turned out he had water i...
HELP - My 4 Year Old Is Out of Control !!
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on August 20, 2007
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I have 2 beautiful gifts - my children !! And I do consider children gifts !!
My son who is 4 is out of control and I am uncertain how to handle him at this point. I ...
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- M., It sounds like you may need some professional help. I suggest that you speak with your pediatrician about your son's behavior and perhaps have him evaluated fo...
- I agree with the previous posters -- go get some advice from a professional. My daughter was the same way. I wanted to throw myself off a bridge daily from the time ...
- My daughter acts this way sometimes to. She used to act this way everyday. My husband and I stripped her room of ever toy she had. We also to away her TV, movies, cart...
