How to Approach a Teacher Who Uses Punishment
How to Approach a Teacher Who Uses Punishment I am a parent of a 6 yr. old boy in the first grade who has had a few occasions of being reprimanded for talking during class. This happened this past week and his desk was moved away from the other students (along with 3 other class […]
Angry, irritated, tone of voice
Angry, irritated, tone of voice Q. My ten-year-old daughter speaks with an angry, irritated, tone of voice most of the time. We have discussed it with her. And she says she does not want to talk to us this way–yet the habit persists. We feel we talk to her with respect.The things we have tried […]
Power Struggles with a 3 ½ yr. old
Power Struggles with a 3 ½ yr. old Dear Jane, Wow, thank you so much for the good advice on how to respond to the name calling.Your approach is very sensible.I have taken the RCB and Developing Capable People classes and have found them to be very enlightening. I do have another issue with my […]
Sexual Acting Out and Behavior
Sexual Acting Out and Behavior Question: Recently my 7 ½ year old son had a friend for a sleep-over. While I was downstairs they were lying in the same bed. They kept acting up so bad that finally I separated and made them sleep in separate beds. The friend was very hyper so I lay […]
He hit me, so I had to hit him back.
He hit me, so I had to hit him back. Question: I have a 2-year-old boy and he is very stubborn. When he is in trouble… I do punish him to sit down but he refuses to sit down. He keeps coming up to me and says sorry, but he is not finished with his […]
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 […]
