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6 Yr Old Having Bm 'Accidents'
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on January 23, 2008
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Hi All ~
I would like hear from other moms who may have sons who are having accidents around this age.
My son was potty trained at about 3 1/2. We had dry nights...
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- My oldest is 6 will be 7 in May. He has had problems in the past with this happening. I found out that he was being bullied at school and the stress from that was caus...
- my son is 8 an daughter is 10 ad it is somewhat genetic and somewhat enviromental about wetting nittinme especially .limiting fluids and soduim helps and dstigmatizing...
- Yes, Shannon is right. It could be from stress. You don't want to punish him, or make him feel bad about it, it may make it worse. It happens to kids when they start...
3 Year Old Behavior Modification
Asked by J.B. from Pittsburgh
on June 14, 2007
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My son is a 3 year old only child. He is also the first grandchild on both sides of our family. He is a mommy's boy and very attached to me, causing problems if I need...
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- Hi J., I am sorry to hear you are going through this. I have no advice to offer as I am going through pretty much the same situation with my almost 3 year old daught...
- Are you talking about my son? Wow does this sound familiar. My husband and I have been talking about signing up my son for karate for the same reasons you listed abo...
- As many people have said, I think this is a kiddo who is looking for attention, so I agree that one of the most effective things to start would be a schedule of taking...
Ok Need Help with Punishments for 22 Month Old ASAP PLEASE!!!!!!
Asked by B.L. from Dallas
on August 17, 2008
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Ok so my son is 22 months, I am trying to go the non spanking route. Here's what he is doing, He has found out that he can jump. So he has started jumping off of our k...
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- I don't mean to laugh at your pain, but the picture is funny, when you are not the mom trying to stop him. Do you have a pack n play that you could use as the penal...
- Three comments: First, you may have to stand nearby and monitor the time outs. Put him back every time he gets up. Second, look at the behavior he is exhibiting, ...
- My suggestion would be to set up his pack-n-play in a room that is not really used by the family (or one they can stay out of when he's in trouble) and use that for ti...
Husband vs Daughter
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on May 19, 2008
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Hi! I am at my wits end with them two i feel so pulled between the two that i have been so depressed. My husband and i have been together 10 yrs married 6. He is not h...
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- It sounds like, as a family, you need to sit down and clearly define expectations and make a plan for sticking to them. Discuss with your daughter what level of clean...
- SOunds like you know what the problem is, she wants both of your love and attention. She told him she wants his tiem he shouldn't respond with a critisicm he should sp...
- Is it possible to sit down with your daughter one-on-one and find out from her what she expects from your husband. What kind of relationship does she want to have wit...
What Is a Good Punishment For....
Asked by B.D. from Richmond
on June 24, 2009
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My 5 yr old son is giving me a time because of his behavior and the things he does...well i need advice on what kind of punishment is a god idea to fit the "crime"...l...
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- I used to make "useful" punishments. That is, I would make him sweep the front porch, vacuum, or clean something. Serves three purposes: punishment, helped me out, a...
- I am going through this exact same thing with my soon-to-be 5 year old son. Well, several nights ago I was at my wits end and I was desperate to try anything. A whil...
- Something that I picked up from my son's school is the stoplight method. Red, yellow, green. If he does something minor he gets a warning. 2 warnings and he moves to ...
Teaching Not to Hit
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on January 20, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old is a hitter. His brother wasn't nearly so bad! It took just a few times of getting in trouble and he was "cured" of hitting. But my 2 year old just...
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- When your child is hitting you, you need to be gentle but firm and hold him with his arms down at his sides and his legs unable to move. It's called a gentle body hold...
- Hi S., In a parenting class I learned the "You Hit You Sit" method. It worked for my daughter, who is tall and rough herself. The parent MUST be present for it to wo...
- Sounds like the best thing for you to try is to teach him how to control his strength, and get him to realize that it hurts when he hits. Practice doing things softly...
Help! My Daughter's Best Friend Can Be a Big Brute!
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on July 25, 2008
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I have an almost 4yr old daughter with a best friend the same age. They have been friends for the past two years. I also really get along with the mom so I enjoy hangi...
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- Since her mom isn't nipping it in the butt (purposely inflicting pain is an immediate time out) I would parent the situation when it happens by telling her that if she...
- The next time it happens, you should walk over to the girl and FIRMLY (not mean) tell her that hitting, pushing, or shoving is not ok. The best way is to kneel down s...
- unfortunately my child was usually the one hitting. when i am there and witnessing it i tell them its not okay to touch someone elses body in a violent way. and i tell...
My 20 Month Old...
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on November 15, 2006
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I am a mother of two little girls ages 5 and 20 months. The problem I am running into is my youngest is a bully. She bites, smacks, punches, pulls hair etc. When yo...
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- Some parents do not understand the purpose of spanking. It's not to hurt your child. In my family, it was the noise of a good pop on the hand and when I got older, the...
- True, every child is different and will respond differently, one thing not addressed in the post is that your daughter may be hitting the other child to get attention....
- A., In regards to others' advice, please remember a few things: Discipline means teaching and learning to alter behavior. Discipline does NOT mean punishment. T...
6 Year Old Son Throwing Tantrums
Asked by T. from Chattanooga
on March 26, 2008
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My son is 6 yrs old and very smart. When he gets in trouble he gets mad and then the cycle starts. For example, if I send him to his room, he will argue with me. He...
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- Kids need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 2 weeks may be too long to take things away. Also, look at why he is acting up. Maybe he needs some extra one o...
- T....I sympathize with you and your 6 yr old son's tantrums. When my husband and I met his son was about 5 yrs old and was the master of tantrum throwing. Every sing...
- YOu could try a cool out time. I put My kids in a time out, where they cannot watch tv or play with any toys. When they get to a full thrown tantum, they are not allow...
