Toddlers & Preschoolers

Always pushing...

alazaro951 — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:09:32 GMT

I'm unsure of the best solution on this. My son will get ahold of something that belongs to someone else and will be told to put it back. On his way towards putting it back, he has to make sure to use it and take advantage. Time outs don't seem to be working that much. Any help?

my 2 year old is out of control

chasesmom — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:49:44 GMT

I love my little man so very much but he's completely out of control! I would like to start him on chores, I'm hoping it will teach him how to be more socially responsible and nicer to be around. As it is now, he throws things at his older cousin and me, he hits me (punches and he doesn't hold back), he throws monumental fits that can go on for hours. I was hoping someone could give me some ideas what to put on a chore list.

Help for my friends 4 year old boy

khrock — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:30:05 GMT

Hi....I am not a parent, however I have good friend, who is a single mom of a very smart four year old boy. He is all boy, meaning he likes the rough and tough play, sports, all the boy stuff, spider man etc. Her concern is that in karate and t ball, he lets other cut in front and that kind of thing. He doesn't stick up for himself. I have noticed he has a very sweet spirit and cares about others which is great, but can anyone give some advice on helping a child learn balance between being kind and not getting pushed around???? Thank you...Heidi

Ideas for preschool chores

momof3cuties — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:08:58 GMT

I am trying to put together a list of chores for my 3.5 year old. Here's what I have so far:

Make bed (with mommy's help)

brush teeth

put clothes in hamper

pick up toys before bed time

bath

Any other suggestions??

my two year old is pushing

nayla — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:43:04 GMT

My two 1/2 year old is pushing other kids at camp, and the teacher told me that if he kept doing it he would be asked to leave camp. I have tried everything from talking to him, to time-out (which he thinks is a game), to taking away toys, etc. Nothing is working, I feel like he is defying me purposefully, and he has a very good vocab, so I know it's not that he can't articulate his desires or feelings. I am at a loss...anyone have advice about how to nip pushing in the bud?

Planned Ignoring

Susan — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:59:59 GMT

What this means, is to ignore the annoying little things that are done with the sole intent to get our attention. This is often much easier said than done. The idea behind this technique is if the child is attempting to get our attention and they are not successful, the behavior is less likely to be repeated. This is the perfect time to redirect the child to a new activity and shower them with praise when you are able to see them acting more appropriately.