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Is It Time to Show Some Limits
Asked by L.W. from Scranton
on October 12, 2006
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My Fiancee said to me last night at the store that it is about time our sonlearned he can't always get what he wants when he says please. I don't think he does always ...
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- Your example about the drink seems perfectly appropriate. You mentioned that your fiance brought this up after a trip to the store. Do you regularly buy something for ...
- you probably won't like my answer but i am an active "observer" of human behavior. i usually diagnose things pretty well. is your husband significantly older than you...
- First of all, your 19-mo. old saying please is great! My 17-mo. old son just makes noises! Anyway, I see both sides on this. Yes, your fiance has a point...you don'...
Manners or Etiquette Classes in San Antonio
Asked by B.S. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2009
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Hey moms! I'm full of questions lately but you're such a great resource that you're the first person/group I think to ask.
I am looking for some sort of manners or ...
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- Also check the SaKids magazine online. Listed one of the classifieds/advertisement pages there is a mom that teaches etiquette/table manners.
- I just interviewed someone about this. The name of the organisation Ledare. Here is the website: http://ledare.us/ although it is still under construction (when I inte...
- A friend of mine just sent me this ladies information: http://www.socialgracessa.com/
MIL Issue
Asked by M.S. from New York
on October 12, 2006
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Hello All,
New to the group. Had a son last week and have had family help out on a rotating basis. First my mom came and cooked washed and cleaned. She even froze...
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- Honey, you need to get that woman OUT of your house for the time being. The last thing you need right now for your recovery is any amount of stress. Deal with her l...
- That lady should know better than to come around a newborn with a frickin cold. What is wrong with her. She should not be yelling at you on any level at all, esp in yo...
- First of all congratulations Mommy ( : Wow, in laws can be tough. This is a special time in your life so try not to let the negativity of the issue ruin it for you. ...
Head Strong 3.5 Yr Old
Asked by R.J. from Salt Lake City
on September 19, 2006
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I have a little boy 3.5 years old that I cannot make mind his manners. He acts out in stores and restraunts it has gotten to the point where I dread having to take hi...
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- To change bad behavior, you have to recognize the good behavior and shower them with attention and praise when they are good. What has worked really well with my kids...
- I, too, have a "strong" and steadfast 3.5 yo. I have had to take my son out of the store or restaurant and go home or have a "time-out" in the car when his behavior w...
- I can totally relate.... I have two boys ages 7yrs and 3.5yrs also working full time as well as full time soccer mom and more. It's crazy somedays!! I think it's the a...
Help with Playdate Manners!
Asked by N.W. from Chicago
on May 26, 2009
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My 7-year old stepdaughter is a fun, bright girl. However, no one ever focused on manners while she was growing up, and she hasn't had a lot of playdates and no close ...
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- Something is working if she's doing better at home. Pat yourself on the back then keep digging in! Try social stories. These are typically used in a classroom with ...
- Sounds like your step daughter really knows how to push your buttons! Hey - why not make it about her behavior and not about how embarrassing she is to you? If she d...
- Our neighbor's daughter was just like that. My neighbor was so embarassed by her behavior she wouldn't allow her daughter to go to anyone's home - I think this hurt he...
6-Year Old Son Disrespectful to Mom and Sister
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2008
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My six-year old son has been so disrespectful in the way he talks to me and his nine-year old sister. He uses such a sarcastic tone to his voice and is very short-temp...
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- Interesting that he is disrespectful to women. look into that a bit moe closely. why? where is he learning that from? What i do when my 6 year old speaks to me in ...
- He sounds like my 7 year old a couple of months ago. The biggest change came when I stopped yelling back. Each time he yelled at me or someone else I pulled him on my ...
- Hi I am a teacher of young children and I have seen these issues a lot. It sounds like he's a great kid who is unfortunately not responding to the help you guys are t...
Daughter Is Being Really Mean to My Mom
Asked by K.L. from Jacksonville
on August 7, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I need some advice. My Mom lost her job in NY in Jan. and came down to see if she'd like Jax and wanted to move here... she was here at first living with...
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- Lola and Victoria are right. This is good advice.
- They get along while you are away? I doubt it. There's more to this than you are being told. Talk with your pediatrician; get a monitor; and ask your neighbors to ...
- Lola is spot on. Your daughter is not happy that you have been absent (has there been more than just the one business trip?) and that grandma has been in charge of he...
Getting My Daughter to Stay at the Table
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on August 4, 2009
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My daughter will be 4 in September. At meal time, she gets up often and wonders around the kitchen, then comes back to eat. She is not required to eat all her food, ...
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- I agree, when she gets up the meal is DONE. If you don't do something NOW, you'll end up with what I faced. A SIX year old that would not stay at the table, nor eat...
- D., I think this is a VERY common power struggle that I have gone through and seen both my SILs go through with their kids. For us, when you get up, you're done....
- Just a few thoughts: Always make dinner time - family time. Ask about "her day". Make sure she gets in the habit of asking about how dad's day and mom's day went....
Thank You Letters
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on May 2, 2008
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My son has been to several birthday parties in the last year and we've taken presents, however, we have yet to receive a thank you letter from any of the recipients. ...
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- Hi JN, My daughter had her friend birthday party last weekend and the thank you notes will be in the mail today. It also irks me when people don't send thank yous. ...
- Even if people have their kids give a verbal thank you, a written thank you follow up is an absolute in my opinion. I think it is rude to not do it. I was always taugh...
- This is a huge pet peeve of mine and I feel that even if there was a verbal thank you said, a thank you card still needs to be sent. I don't know ~ maybe it's just th...
Fighting with Grandparents
Asked by N.R. from Dallas
on September 13, 2008
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I have been having so much trouble with the grandparents. Everytime my son, 3yrs, goes over there he acts terrible. He throws fits, hits, screams at me, and says mea...
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- sometimes, you have to stay away from the grandparents for awhile. They brought it upon themselves. There is no need for you to "reprogram" your child when you get h...
- Frankly you and your husband are your child's parent, his legal guardian, the one who makes the decisions as to what is best for him. If the grandparents house is not...
- I understand that you want the grandparents to see your son, but I would have them come to visit you at your home. I would NEVER leave him with them - grandpa drinks (...
