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Help with Motivation & Responsibilities
Asked by T.R. from Phoenix
on January 16, 2008
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I am looking for ideas to help my 9 yo daughter earn special privileges, like cooking classes or getting a guinea pig. She already has "poop duty" for the animals (wh...
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- Sit down with her, eye to eye level, and ask her what types of privledges she would like to have. Have her make a list - she can use poster board and color/draw on it...
- Hi, I'm a 4th grade teacher (and new mom), so I'm wondering if you've considering asking her teacher for ideas? I have had a lot of good conversations with parents l...
- It is an ongoing process to keep my son motivated. Here are a few things we have done. He wanted to go to camp and we said he had to prove he was responsible and ind...
7 y.o. Hides Hwk. and Doesn't Answer Questions.
Asked by M.M. from Columbus
on January 12, 2009
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My 7 year old daughter has been hiding her homework us. When I ask her why she didn't do or why didn't she tell me she had any she will not say a word! She will keep q...
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- my 5 yr old has had a hard recently here, and I feel like I am always asking the same thing over and over, I ask why as well, but the previous advice about not focusin...
- I think that I agree with the previous post as well as I know at my children's school they send home a monthly calandar and what homework they are supposed to do. Howe...
- Why is it important to know why she did something or who gave her the gum? Your focus might be better placed on the fact that she hid the homework, rather than why she...
Obnoxious Behavior in Three Year Old
Asked by A.N. from Cleveland
on August 13, 2007
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Hello,
My daughter will be three in two weeks. Lately, she has been displaying some rude and obnoxious behavior. She yells at us and her little sister and says thin...
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- A., I have a 3 year old and she is doing the exact same things. I really thing its just the age. The are looking for ome stronger guidelines and some independanc...
- I always say whoever coined the phrase "terrible twos", never let their child live long enough to see three. The good news is, in my experience anyway, they do settle...
- Oh my gosh, we are totally in the same boat! My daughter turned three in June and she is just nuts lately. She is whiney and disagrees with everything. She pretty m...
Seeking Volunteer Opportunities for Myself and 6 Yr Old.
Asked by M.C. from Portland
on April 12, 2009
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Well, the time has has come that some selfish, egotistic alter ego has replaced our sweet, loving and thoughtful little boy. At the tender age of 6, our son suddenly h...
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- I recommend looking to a local church. I work in a church in Beaverton and there are a lot of ways for volunteers to get involved. We have a food pantry that we serve ...
- Doing volunteer work with your son is a great idea. However, your son's attitude is a stage that most children go thru. The more negative attention you pay to it the...
- My kids (6 & 9 YO) and I have enjoyed volunteering together at Northwest Children's Outreach. They have 4 warehouses around Portland & Vancouver. Each has an evening...
"Seeking Advice About Brother-in-law"
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on April 30, 2009
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My husband's brother is a recent parolee and is living with us, as long has he follows house rules, until the end of the year. We allowed him family computer privileg...
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- LB, There is spyware you can download that records every key stroke made on the computer and you would be able to see a screen shot as well. My parents had this on ou...
- Congratulations for your attitude! you are doing the right thing for your children. Nowadays you cannot be tooooo careful because even though computers are great, the...
- I don't know what the severity of his incarceration was but it seems like it was enough for you to have to watch him closely. He needs to understand that you are goin...
Need Some Advise on Boys and Lieing
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on January 28, 2008
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I am wondering what you are doing as punishment if you child lies to you. My 8 year old son has lied to me in the past and we have spanked (not a fan of it), taken aw...
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- Hi. I have a 13 yr old boy that started to lie to me around 10 yrs old. I did the same as you..(took stuff away). Nothing seemed to work. Finally one day a case worker...
- I have two college age children. My rule was, if something happened that I need to know about, I want to hear about it from them. I told them that being honest is abou...
- I am curently going throught the same thing with my 8 year old. In fact I was searching to see if anyone had any suggestions. I will tell you I am an involved parent ...
Torn: 1 Child Needs Regular Dental Care / the Other Wants Braces / 47 on Test &
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on November 14, 2008
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zeros on homework. This is a mess and I am so torn. I am the step mom. We think things are going well with the 12 yr old and then zap! 47 on a history test and we f...
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- Hi L., My opinion is to do exactly what you are doing, what is best for the kids when you have them. I'd take the younger one to the dentist and not worry about what ...
- I dont have any advise about the other stuff but take her to a different dentist for a cleaning or what ever dental work she needs and maybe talk to an attorney about ...
- L., I will say that I do not agree that braces are a privilege. If the dentist is saying she needs braces, then she should get them. At 12-years-old, it will be a ...
Back Talking...What to Do?
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on July 24, 2007
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My 11 Y/O son is showing a complete lack of respect for me. He gives me hugs and likes to spend time with me, but when I correct him or tell him to do a chore he somet...
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- J., take your mother-in-law's advice and "pop" him in the mouth the next time he mouths off to you. You may have to do it a few times but, trust me, it does work. I ...
- I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I know it is hard to know what is right or wrong as a parent. I would deffinately suggest to pop him in the ...
- Jannet as long as I can read, all these ladies have given you terrific advice.I specially enjoyed reading Tippi's! Daddy's support is a must, specially when dealing w...
Shouldn't She Be Potty Trained at Night by Now?
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on March 6, 2008
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I have three little girls....3, 2 and 6 months. My 3 year old will be 4 this July and STILL is having issues potty training at night. My 2 year old has been diaper f...
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- I wouldn't punish. It is not a discipline issue. All kids develop at different rates, she may not be ready yet and that's okay. Just keep reassuring her that she wi...
- No. I have read an artical of a 21yr old having the same problem. My neice is 8 and still has this issue. I forgot what it is called. The person that was 21 and was st...
- I had the same problem with my now 5 y/o little girl. She potty trained easily and quickly during the day by 2-1/2 but was in pull-ups until she was over 4. It was ve...
