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Troublemaker Labeling in School

Y.Y. asks from Los Angeles

So my little kindergarten just started school two weeks ago. I know he can be a handful based from his preschool teachers. His teacher and I set up a system of smiley...

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3 Year Old and Telling Him No.

J.S. asks from Minneapolis

My son is 3 1/2. I know that the 1/2 year mark is a challenge... I've been through it already with my now 5 year old. But I am struggling with the strong will of my...

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Advice on Helping a Close Neighbor with 3...

M.R. asks from Phoenix

Dear Mamas, I've come here often and received the most amazing advice, even when I'm not looking, I learn from you all. I have recently made a new friend. She i...

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Help with Discipline Techniques for Toddlers? (I Have a 1.5 and 3.5 Yr Old)

K.G. asks from Los Angeles

I would love to get some advice on discipline techniques from those of you who consider your children to be of more 'difficult temperaments', or 'strong willed'. ie:...

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How to "Discipline" an 11 Month Old?

B.M. asks from Los Angeles

Okay so I am no fool: I know you can't (and shouldn't) discipline an 11 month old. However, I am a first time Mom and trying to figure out how to respond to really u...

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Terrible Fours?

K.D. asks from Boston

I'm having a problem with my 4 year old son. He's already made it known that he has a very tough-guy macho attitude about things. I totally predict him to be a big,...

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What Boundaries Are Reasonable to Set with Ex's New Significant Other?

T.T. asks from Austin

Background: My ex and I were never married, and we have had a contentious co-parenting relationship since I ended our "romantic" relationship 2 years ago. At that t...

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7 Year Old and Clowning

S.A. asks from Dallas

Why would a 7 year old think he should be the clown in his school, in his extracurricular activities, and basically everywhere?! Why would he think that rules are n...

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My Kids Do NOT Listen to a Word I Say......

K.B. asks from Washington DC

It is very rare that the listen to anything I ask, in fact I usually have to loose it in order to get any response. I have tried charts, they work for a little bit ...

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Need Help with 3 Year Old Boy - Want to Use Positive Discipline but Not Sure How

S.K. asks from Seattle

My son turned three in April and is generally a sweet boy. He's in a daycare environment three days a week and actually does very well. They are very big on peacefu...

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Answer Highlights

  • there is no magic pill in 2 answers "... will want a pill for that instead of parenting your son. There is NO MAGIC PILL ..."
  • non violent communication in 2 answers "I suggest that you read Non-violent Communication."
  • definitely be more stern in 2 answers "Please definitely be more stern, definitely do not ignore this behavior."
  • take a deep breath in 2 answers "... how to respond, they don't know how to do this naturally. So take a deep breath ..."
  • smiley faces in 3 answers "We routinely use the smiley faces for behavior in class."