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Help! My 8 Year Old Thinks Shes 18!!!
Asked by S.R. from Grand Rapids
on September 27, 2006
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I have an 8 year old daughter who is getting to be very sassy, won't listen to anything I say and tends to terrorize her little brother! I've tried grounding her, tak...
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- Hi S., My grandson is like that with his mom. He would never think of sassing me or papa. My daughter became so frustrated she said nana and papa made him that way. ...
- It's hormones. My daughter started her period at 9 years old and for at least 2 years before that, she was the most sassiest, meanest, and terroristic child ever. I di...
- My suggestions is to write out a list of rules and consquenses. Post it. Everytime she breaks a rule - she will know the consequence. Most times we punish when we a...
Very Sassy 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on March 27, 2007
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Hi, I am writing on behalf of my good friend who is having trouble with her 5 year old daughter, Brynn's behavior. Brynn is an extremely precocious, very smart little ...
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- Tell her to get a copy of "Parenting with Love and Logic" by Jim Fay and Foster Cline. Meanwhile, she can just give up the clothing battle. Tell the girl to get ...
- Hi S.! I have a child that is 3 1/2 who is much like little Miss Brynn. I agree with getting the book "Love & Logic". Wonderful help. Also, choose, choose, choose ...
- Once she comes up with a plan of action, I would encourage her to be almost emotionless when disciplining, meaning not to get upset when she talks back. I know that i...
Sassy
Asked by W._. from Harrisburg
on July 6, 2009
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Hi - My 2 1/2 year old is so sassy and defiant towards me...he is out of control! He loves Dad, because Dad is not the main disciplinary.... What do I do...is this no...
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- An absolutely GREAT series is the "Love and Logic" books. You can get them at your local library. Fantastic skills for just what you describe. :)
- he's testing you! You have to be consistent, or he will learn that it works to act the way he is. also, take it as a compliment that he's treating you bad... it me...
- Ohhh W., baby already knows daddy and mommy are 'not' on the same page ... Cleaver little guy ...all your buttons are pushed . 1= get a sitter for baby...
Needing Help
Asked by K.T. from Seattle
on December 17, 2007
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ok i have a 12yr old girl who has not yet started but her behaver has show it is very close an she can be very sassy at time what is it i can do to help her chang this
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- What exactly is it that you are wanting to change? Her being sassy? it's a normal thing for young people to go throught. Just be there for her. Support her the best...
- Hi K., You might want to change her diet a bit as too much sugar or processed foods are hard on a developing system. If she eats sweets, sodas, chips and all the thi...
- Be firm. Be consistent. Create a very clear roadmap that provides her with the consequences for bad behavior. For example, with my 13 year old niece I gave her ...
Help Needed for Super-sassy Daughter
Asked by T.D. from Pittsburgh
on November 14, 2007
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I'm sure many of you will be able to relate to this. My daughter is 14 yrs old. Like every other 14 yr. old in the world, she thinks she already knows everything, and ...
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- T., I feel your frusteration!! My son is 14 and acts the same way. Although, he is starting to change. But the change is slow and gradual. On the other hand, my daug...
- Hello, My kids are still very young, so I don't have any great advice for the sassiness, but I'll share my insight into the lack of respect issue between kids and pare...
- I'd say just ignore her when she's slamming things around. She's looking for a reaction from you so she feels like she's got the upper hand. If you don't react to he...
4 Year Old Is Really Rude and Sassy. Any Suggestions?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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I have this wonderful 4 year old girl who has suddenly become very rude and sassy. It's like she is 16, but she's 4. I find that I am constantly correcting the tone ...
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- I am having the same exact problem with my little girl although she has started at 3 years old...nothing really seems to work either...no matter what i try to do it us...
- Is there some influence in her life who is also rude, maybe a favorite friend or tv character? Kids love to imitate what they see as "big" behavior. If you can find ...
- Leman's book - "have a new child by Friday" might work real well for you. S.
Husbands Back Up
Asked by T.M. from Washington DC
on June 11, 2007
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I have 4 children. I am a SAHM. My dilemma is this. Our girls have become very sassy. I have tried to discipline them several times. The problem is that Daddy has not ...
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- Timeout should really be one minute for every year the child is old. Putting kiddos in their room all night is a bit much at that age. Try using the timeouts, as neede...
- Take a look at this website: http://www.parentencouragement.org/ It's the Parent Encouragement Program, and it's where I started six years ago when my husband and I...
- 1) Putting them in their rooms for an hour for disrespect is too much time. 2) Your husband undermining your discipline, right or wrong, is scaring the daylights ou...
Any Moms with "Sassy" 5 Year Old? Any Suggestions?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on October 3, 2007
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I have a soon to be 5 year old girl. She is wonderful, and bright for her age... strong willed, articulate, and Sassy now since she started Kindergarten! She is especi...
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- I'm right there with you with a 3 year old sassy girl. I really don't have any suggestions for you other then a "goal chart". Putting stars on it on the days she doe...
- My suggestion is more of a question - Why are you trying to "reason" or "debate" with a five year old? You are the adults. This has nothing to do with how bright or ...
- Try the book 1,2,3 Magic. Very good book. First - absolutely NEVER negotiate or debate with a young child when you are giving directions or disciplining. Elimin...
Hair Style
Asked by J.P. from Portland
on November 15, 2008
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I am new to the area, and looking for a good beautician. I have worn a hairstyle that I love, and no body seems to be able to get even close, other than my beautician...
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- J., I love my stylist...Katie @ Platinum Spa on TV HWY. If you want, I can provide her number. T. GOOD LUCK.
- keeping in the NE, I recommend Halo Salon, 2000 NE Sandy, 97232; ###-###-#### Both Laurie Ann and Sydney have done a great job cutting my hair, and I read very posi...
- Denice at Akemi Salon on 3808 N Williams Ave Portland, OR 97227 ###-###-#### is wonderful. She cuts my entire family's hair, including my 65-year-old mom's hair. ...
