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Food as a Reward/punishment System?
Asked by P. from Dallas
on September 15, 2007
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My daughter's teacher gives out M&Ms for good behavior. Anyone not following the rules does not "earn" an M&M. My daughter is 3. I personally don't believe food should...
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- I second Kay's opinion fully!! That kind of food does't even need to be part of a 3 year olds day. Our school doesn't even allow food as part of teaching, partly bec...
- I agree that candy should not be used a reward at school (I think it's fine at home, since that's under Mom's control). I'm surprised at the moms who don't think i...
- I agree with you I think that food should not be used as a reward or punishment system. But I know by experience with my two year old daughter that a reward system do...
Teen Daughter
Asked by B.O. from Charleston
on December 4, 2006
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I have a (soon to be) step daughter. Her mother does not have a whole lot to do with her or her younger siblings. I have talked to her until I am blue in the face fo...
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- Hey I am there with you. I raised 5 sons and now I'm married to a wonderful man. He has his youngest daughter living here and it was a Rocky road at first. You some...
- Your step-daughter sounds like she's been through a lot! Though she was only five when her parents got divorced, as the oldest, she probably felt some pressure to ste...
- Hmmmmm...this sounds familiar. Might say "been there done that." except that my step-daughter doesn't live with us...yet...and she wasn't talking badly of her father,...
2 Year Old Won't Stop Saying NO!
Asked by M.G. from Appleton
on March 8, 2009
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My 2.5 year old son will NOT stop telling us No all of the time. I have put him in time out for saying No, and he gets on his bed, and says No again and gets off. I ...
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- I feel for you - 2's and 3's can be so hard! Terrific and terrible at the same time. Thanks for reaching out for advice; you are not alone. Please don't resort to corp...
- Hi MG, Yes, this is a part of growing up, but if we don't teach our children right from wrong, who will.? Just because it is a part of growing up doesn't mean you ...
- Let me start with a disclaimer--we all mother differently and some of us could never tolerate the very things that work well for another. So if this hits you the way ...
Step-Parenting Issues
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on January 18, 2008
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I have 3 kids 14,13,10 prior to my Husband and he has 1 son age 14, and we share a daughter whom just turned 1. Know my husband and i have been together 8 years.The fi...
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- The 1st woman's words are very applicable & I feel she hit many nails right on. I think what's missing are your feelings to & for each...for no one's ears but your ow...
- H., Stepfamilies are always tough, and when teenagers are involved, it's SO much worse.(I know because I've been there -- unsuccessfully.)Add to this that your daught...
- Hi: this is a tough situation for you and I can feel for you. Though I have yet to be in this situation-I have watch my brother go through this very same situation.As ...
How Do I Get My Child to Do and Turn in His Homework??
Asked by J.O. from Rochester
on March 4, 2008
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My 14 year old son is in 9th grade. Since the 6th grade we have been battling him to get him to turn his school work in. He is not struggling academically. He is in...
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- Hi J. I dont know if you can with your daycare, but have you thought about going to school and sitting in all his classes to make sure he turns his work in. I am sure...
- first of all, please don't pay him or give little rewards for doing something that is his responsibility - it sends the message that he should only do what's required ...
- J., hahaha i dont know when you find an answer let me know, hahahah no but seriously you mentioned you did not want to take away his music, if it were football and fa...
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...
Should a School Use a Highchair as a Punishment
Asked by A.G. from Orlando
on July 17, 2009
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My 3 year old son is just that a 3 year old boy. He has his good days and he has bad days. The director of his school asked if she could use a highchair to keep him in...
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- No way!!!! Under no circumstances! You should remove him from that day care. If they suggest that and asked whose to say what they do without your permission. Your son...
- My son is 3 and the only way we can get him to stay in timeout is buckling him in the highchair. He is VERY strongwilled, nothing like my 1st son, so it did seem a li...
- NO way! There are lots of methods to correct behavior besides punishment. My daughter (she turned 4 in October)did not respond to timeouts and is very strong willed,...
Recommendations on Washing Machines
Asked by S.H. from Buffalo
on January 20, 2009
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Hi Ladies.
My washing machine just died on me. The repair men have said it is time for a new one. Can any of you let me know if you have strong feelings (good or ba...
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- I have a front loading washing machine and it is the best investment I made. It gets the clothes cleaner and they come out of the washing machine drier--so less time ...
- Do not get the Maytag Neptune. I and everyone I know has had major problems with them! Including smelly clothes! In fact, I would go as far as to say do not get a M...
- I strongly DON'T recommend any washer by GE. I've had two in the past two years (we moved). Our very expensive HE washer broke 3 times in the first 6 months, and GE ...
How to Tell My Child Whats Wrong with Her Brother
Asked by A.M. from Phoenix
on January 23, 2008
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I have a 7 year old step daughter and a 2 year old son. Last week my son was diagnosed with Autism. The parenting plan and behavior plan. Which both are differnet from...
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- Hi A., Wow, you have got a tough job on your hands. I don't have any "advice" per say. However, I have recently read a couple of really good books on siblings/paren...
- I would let her know the situation with her brother and explain that he doesn't understand things the way she does or as another child would. Be careful how you word t...
- Hi A., I have a great resource for you. PEAK Parent Center is Colorado's federally funded PTI (Parent Training & Information Center). They are a great resource fo...
My 16 Year Old
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in wha...
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- Hey K., I have to say this Whats wrong with Job corp????? I realize it is not a parents first pick however at least she will learn a trade that will enable her to su...
- I suggest no allowance or financial 'support' AT ALL unless her grades improve. Once they do improve, she should also get a 'real' JOB, so she can see how awful it is...
- Firstly, highschools (and the school system in general) are not exactly designed to help kids discover their passions and potential. I didn't take it really seriously...
