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Tickled by the Idea of Timeouts
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on January 15, 2008
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My daughter will be 2/1/2 in February. She likes to swat at us sometimes for no reason, or if she is upset/tired/hungry. This happens almost daily.
When this occur...
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- My son is 2yrs 7mos and we have been using timeouts since he turned 2. And I can tell you that he knows exactly what they are. We give time-outs for hitting, spittin...
- We have started using time-outs with our 20 month old son. We usually bring him to his room (and my husband frequently puts him in his crib - which I sort of disagree...
- I am not an expert by any means, but I'll give you my opinion. My son is 19mo. & is usually very well behaved. However, I have introduced him to the "naughty corner"...
Son Won't Listen and Talks Back... Need Help!
Asked by E.M. from Lawton
on April 20, 2007
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My son Kalub is 20 months. He has just started to talk back and be mean. He will tell me to shup up and hit and bite me. I can put him into timeout but he will just sc...
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- Sounds like you have a lot on your plate being a single mom with a son and 2 jobs...make that 3 jobs (mom and employee x 2) It may very well be that the only way Kalub...
- You have to step back and look at your situation. Life doesn't simply go on for children after divorce. You may have to wait on everything until he adjusts to it jus...
- We are not born knowing empathy, it is taught. When he hits you or bites you, it's time for an acting job. Really be in pain, fall to the ground, "you hurt mommy" and...
How Do I Keep My 22 Mos Old Daughter Out My Stuff.
Asked by M.M. from New York
on February 12, 2008
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Hi, Im having an issue with keeping my daughter out of my bedroom draws and pulling out all my stuff. Im constantly telling her 'No' and pulling her away, but about 30...
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- M., When my oldest was her age, he would not leave plugs and outlets alone. I tried everything like time outs, tapping his hand, telling him no, etc. Nothing worked...
- This is perfectly normal behavior for a 22 month old baby. Perhaps you should reassess your priorities.
- she doesnt need discipline she needs attention.. If she is constantly getting into stuff then she isnt getting enough stimulation, and play time.. (its hard with 2 lit...
Timeout
Asked by L.M. from Nashville
on February 26, 2008
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my son is almost two and has the terrible behavior of pinching, hitting and pulling my daughter's hair. I put him in timeout, but he doesn't always stay. He's wearing ...
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- Timeout was created as a time and place to regroup and think about what you have done. Does he understand why he is there? It is not to be a punishment place but a ...
- My husband and I just took a parenting class called Love and Logic, look it up and take a class or buy one of there cd's, it's well worth it and has changed our family...
- Dear L., How frustrated you must be! I would not advise buckling him in a car seat, simply because it will teach him that "She can lock me in here then I can't do it,...
Saying "No" and Just Plain Bad Behavior
Asked by D.C. from Portland
on March 17, 2009
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I need your advice. I have twin boys. One son, for the most part, is easy going. He usually does what he is told and helps out. He rarely throws a fit, but he just...
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- It is a phase. He is separating from you just a bit. Finding that he is a individual and can do things on his own. Even if they were two years apart they could be this...
- Thank God you have the ''proof'' right in front of you that your parenting is in NO way the creation of this problem. As a preschool teacher of some 40 years I KNOW c...
- D., I feel like I am right there with you. My one & only daughter is very much like your problem son. I had only one child so I could consentrate on her & give her al...
Help with 1 1/2 Year Old
Asked by J.K. from Portland
on June 12, 2007
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My daughter in last few weeks has developed quite a little temper. When she isn't getting exactly what she wants, when she wants it all hell breaks lose. She'll throw ...
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- the best thing to do is ignore her when she's throwing a fit.. just say "tell me when you are through" and walk away.. she's trying to get a rise out of you and if she...
- J., your daughter knows who she can manipulate and who she can't. Your caregiver and mom have established that they won't tolerate her behavior. Children are very qu...
- I have a 20 month old and she is also starting to cry and scream when she doesn't get her way. My pediatrician recommended a few books and I am currently reading "1-...
My Child Is a Bully and Having Regression Issues
Asked by L.S. from San Francisco
on April 13, 2009
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Hi, we are not sure how to deal with our 4.5 yr old son. We just had a baby and he has had regression due to the baby and not having all of my attention and possibly o...
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- I agree with the earlier posts, but also wanted to add you may be able to have him evaluated at the Kaiser in Richmond if the other suggestions don't work. I personal...
- Have you spoken to your son's physician? There is terrific family team in the Walnut Creek and Martinez Kaiser Mental Health facilities. Call and make an appointment w...
- I have a book I just love that I cannot imagine you would not also find helpful. It is called Parenting through Love and Logic. I do not recall the author at the momen...
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...
Two Year Old with a Hitting Problem
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on December 6, 2006
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My two year old son has just started hitting. He hits his friends at daycare when they upset him and he hits my husband and I when he is mad at us. I have tried time...
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- I also have a 2 yr old. She went through a very brief hitting phase. She was just frustrated with her lack of communication skills. I would say one of the worst t...
- I had exactly the same problem with my son when he was two. I happened to be working at the time also. I also, out of frustration, tried hitting him back. He’d al...
- My daughter is in a montessori school and I have observed how they handle hitting, which I have adopted at home. They stress that the other child communicate that it ...
Toddlers, Arrrgh!
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on March 26, 2008
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Okay Ladies, I have a 2 year old just shy of 3. She is a pistol!!. I give her timeouts and it seems like it takes 10 min. for her to say she is srry. I have another da...
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- Been there, still doing it. I posted a couple weeks back with something similar to this. One of the requests that came up a lot was to put her in her bedroom - gener...
- Oh L.! I have a very stong-headed daughter, who at 2 to 3 years of age gave me quite a run for my money. I can honestly say during most of the times she did act out, ...
- L., Tune in Wednesday nights at 9 on ABC. SuperNanny is fantastic. My kids are grown and I still marvel at what changes this lady makes for families in trouble and ...
