Strong Willed or Age Appropriate?
Strong Willed or Age Appropriate? Question: Hopefully you can help me in this situation. I am a mother of two wonderful boys ages 6 1/2 and 4. They are both very head strong and stubborn, not a bad quality for when they get older. My older son is in 1st grade and he is doing […]
Prefers One Parent over Another
Prefers One Parent over Another Question: My almost 2-year-old son used to take a bath with my husband everyday after dinner. That used to be “their time”, and he was always happy to go with him. But a few days ago he started to refuse to go in the bathtub. As soon as I get […]
Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Parent
Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Parent Question: A friend of mine recently lost his wife and his 8 month to be born daughter. He does not know how to break the bad news to his 3 year old daughter. What do you think will be the best approach???? Any other advice??? Thank […]
Twin Conflict
Twin Conflict Question: Dear Mary, I hope that you remember me – I wrote to you for some advice regarding my twins last year around September and you very kindly sent me some invaluable information, which I have saved and read through very often. I am having more problems with my son, specifically regarding his behavior […]
Toddler Tantrums Over Medication
Toddler Tantrums Over Medication Question: Hi my name is Teresa,I have three kids: a 7-year-old girl, a 5-year-old boy, and an 18-month-old girl. The problem is with my 18-month-old girl she has a bad temper. She is well behaved, but when it comes to being put in her cot she throws a big tantrum. Today […]
Switching from Negative to Positive Time Out
Switching from Negative to Positive Time Out Question: I’m just reading Positive Discipline A-Z and finding it very helpful. I have two daughters almost 2 and almost 4 years old. I have (unfortunately) been using negative time-out practices with our older daughter and would like to switch over to positive, but don’t know how to make the […]
Spousal Conflict in Front of Children
Spousal Conflict in Front of Children Question: What are some different and creative ways to handle conflict in front of the children between you and your spouse? Thank You,Theresa Answer: Respectfully. I could just leave it at that, but too many people don’t know what respect looks like. A few suggestions: 1. Children need to […]
Sleep Problems (Question in Spanish, Answer in English)
Sleep Problems (Question in Spanish, Answer in English) Question: Que tal Jody:Espero que estes muy bien y que te hayas llevado un buen recuerdo de nosotros en Coos Bay. Espero poder empesar a tenner mis propias clases de diciplina positiva en las proximas 2 o tres semanas y luego te cunto.El motivo de mi carta […]
Sex Exploration
Sex Exploration Question: My five year old son is currently in preschool and will attend Kindergarten next year. I took him and his seven year old brother to eat and play at McDonald’s today as a treat during the seven-year-old’s spring break. My five year old pulled down his pants and showed his private areas […]
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety Question: I have a 15 month old who is suffering an extreme case of separation anxiety. He is a very sensitive kid who just panics when I am not around. I have been a full time Mom since he was born, and the fact that we are immigrants and left our native country […]
