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Potty Training, the Tickle Tactic, and Climbing.
Asked by K.D. from Honolulu
on December 24, 2007
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Aloha Mama family. I have three issues, potty training, positive discipline, and climbing. My son is 2 years and 3 months old. We started potty training at 22 month...
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- Aloha K., My son is nearly 30 months old and we are dealing with pretty much all the same issues too! :P The best we get for potty training right now is that he...
- Hello K., Just keep the potty-training a positive experience. To get him to sit for longer periods of time on the toilet, you can read to him & sing songs with him ...
- Hi K., I think your questions are ones that many people wonder even if they don't ask. I am a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 3, so I have seen some big variations i...
How to Stay Calm?
Asked by I.G. from Boise
on December 4, 2008
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Both my kids (girl, 3yrs and boy, almost 5yrs) are very independent, strong willed and full of energy. I love that, but am also really challenged when it comes to deal...
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- For most of my life as a mom I was a screamer, yelling and insulting my children. I reacted to everything, kind of like a volcanoe. Through my youngest child's addic...
- I'm reading "How To Talk so kids will listen and how to listen so kids will talk". It has the same philosophy you have. It makes you really think about how you say som...
- there is no easy way yo stay calm after the millionth time tyou had to repeat yourself. i too am a mom with behavior rage!! lately with my two boys7&4 i have to tell t...
Suggestions for Toddler Discipline Books
Asked by M.S. from Tampa
on July 13, 2009
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We are having a hard time with our 3 year old constantly telling us no. She challenges us about almost everything. Neither my husband nor I want to resort to yelling b...
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- I read books to my kids which were published by Grolier. The entire series was called the Help Me Be Good books, and it was all written by Joy Berry. I bought the s...
- see ChildrensBehaviorHelp.com- I consistently find great data there, best of luck-K
- I just finished reading Parenting The Strong WIlled Child. The theory sounds great. I just have to try it now. Good luck.
19 Month Old Daughter BADLY Pinching 3 Month Old Sister
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on April 25, 2008
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I have a 19 month old who was an Angel before her little sister arrived 3 months ago. She has been pinching at her face ALOT and SO bad that the baby bleeds. She scr...
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- hey, I have a 6 month old and a 21 month old so I can kinda relate to the not understanding the whole younger sister thing. Both of mine are boys. The key thing ...
- Until she is old enough to understand that what she is doing is NOT ok, I would suggest she not be allowed to be close enough to the baby to hurt her. Give her kiss t...
- I would keep your daughter AWAY from the baby at all costs! She sounds dangerous and extemely jealous. I am really not sure what you should do. My twins were 22 months...
Positive Discipline - Am I Too Late?
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on March 3, 2009
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I've got 26 month old twins. They have been quite a handful since about 18 months old. I started w/timeouts and in the past 4 months or so, I've really lost my patie...
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- In my opinion your twins are too young for time outs. They won't understand what you are trying to teach them. Positive discipline practices are great if you can s...
- Have you tried 1,2,3 Magic? The book is easy to follow and fast to read.
- Definitely NOT!!!! I am a clinician with 30 years of experience, a mother and a grandmother. In my new book, Self-Esteem For A Lifetime: Raising A Successful Child F...
14 Month Old Tantrums
Asked by A.C. from Kansas City
on November 6, 2008
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My 14 month old son has started to throw tantrums. He has always been a strong willed child. They started a few months ago, but were rare and I could pretty well pre...
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- i think you're doing fine! just stick it out, sister. this, too shall pas... quick story, my son was a bit older probably getting on 4 maybe even 5, he was throwing f...
- A., I totally agree with you on the positive discipline! That makes a HUGE difference with my son! (He's 2 1/2.) One other tactic that I used was, if he wanted to t...
- I can't speak with a lot of experience. My son only had one and my 3 girls never had a tantrum. But when my son had one, I ignored it. Ignored it as in... I told hi...
School Discipline 7 Yr Old
Asked by M.J. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2006
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I dont know who or how to ask for insight on how to help my 7 year old in second grade. He just turned 7 and he reads at a high level. Hes young for his age socially,...
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- Okay, the "you don't really like me" could also be a ploy for attention, but one of the biggest issues I had in school was boredom. In first grade, my teacher was lett...
- Hi, I just wanted to reach out and say that if you have not yet considered home schooling you may want to look into it. It works for our family and the drama and issu...
- It honestly sounds to me like he's just bored in school. You said he's ahead academically, maybe he's not feeling challenged? My brother & I both had the same issue wh...
Advice for Child Psychology/Gentle, Positive Discipline Books/Other Resources?
Asked by L.B. from Fayetteville
on February 22, 2008
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Hi! I'm almost 6 months pregnant and want to learn as much as I can about being a good parent in guiding our child through the usual behavioral issues and in growing ...
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- Hi L., as you well see that Bsbywise is a popular suggestion, I would have to agree and tell you that I have 3 wonderfully behaved children from the advice from that ...
- My daughter and her husband have a wonderful 21 month old boy who knows his letters, colors, numbers & says things like red triangle, green square. When he eats he po...
- Check out anything by Dr. Sears or Becky Bailey. Becky Bailey's books are mostly geared for teachers, but there is still some good stuff in there and I'm pretty sure ...
A Parenting Classes for Positive Discipline
Asked by C.B. from Miami
on July 9, 2008
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I am a single mother of the most adorable 2 1/2 year old but at times he has his moments and he gets out of control with the temper tantrums, and has the state of mind...
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- Hi, I don't know of any classes that are offered, but I can suggest a couple books. I recently read How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by A...
- You can contact Dawn Ross ###-###-####. She is a parent coach. I like her approach, it is positive minded with everybodys best interest in mind. good luck.
- Hi, I have had great success with Families by Design in Boca. They have really helped me work through my issues with my daughter. I worked individually but I think ...
Help! ...weaning, Co-sleeping, Naps, Breast-dependency, Positive Discipline
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2007
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my sweet Ben has been sleeping happily with us for all of his 15 months and just feeds whenever he wants to during the night, sometimes two or three times a night and ...
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- Please don't stress out over this! In hindsight you'll remember this time with fond memories. I nursed my daughter till her 3rd birthday. And, btw, we still HAPPIL...
- I don't know if many people have responded to you or not. This is my first time on mamasource and it immediately directed me to your question letter. I probably wouldn...
- Dear A., By your request I am not sure if you are looking for advice, or just someone to validate the fact you are using attachment parenting with Ben. So how about ...
