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How Do I Teach My Children Manners?

Posted 6 days ago

Hello! I have three girls, ages (almost) 5, 7, and 9. I'd love to follow Mr. Rosemond's advice on teaching them one manner per week. How do you suggest I do this in practice? For example, one week...

Conversations with teenagers

Posted 1 week ago

Hello, I have a situation and I am not sure how to respond. My son often corrects what I say. So much so, I've began to respond with, "Why don't you give me a list of what I can and can't say so...

ONE YEAR OLD SCREAMS THROUGH THE NIGHT

Posted 1 week ago

A one year old screams through the night and doesn’t sleep. What do I do?

ADDRESSING ADULTS

Posted 1 week ago

I am wondering if my children should address adults outside of school by their first names. How should I address my neighbors and other adults in front of my children?

Not getting his way head banger.

Posted 1 week ago

Hi, My 18 month old son will bang his head against me when I am carrying him if he is angry or does not get his way. For example after playing outside, I will announce it is time to go inside and...

KIDS RUINING SPRING BREAK VACATION

Posted 2 weeks ago

We are on Spring Break and our kids have not been listening/obeying. Thus, we took away dinners out and got a babysitter and also removed their privilege of playing tennis because that was where...

15 MONTH OLD GRUNTING

Posted 2 weeks ago

Re my previous question about my 15 mos. granddaughter grunting. We do let her feed herself with help and she is fine with that. She'll grunt loudly because it's not being placed in front of her...

3 Year Old Doesn’t Understand Why Chinese Grandma Doesn’t Understand Him

Posted 2 weeks ago

My mother, who speaks Chinese only, finally came to the U.S. to meet the grandkids (3 & 1.5 years) in person. Previous contact was through Facetime only. The 3-year-old boy is verbally pretty...

Remedy for Irritating Language

Posted 2 weeks ago

My son will be five in two months. He often says inappropriate things like "poo poo bum" or "I'm going to chop your leg off" or "I'm going to kill you“. He says them in response to not getting his...

When 'Because I said so' isn't stopping the conversation

Posted 2 weeks ago

We have a twelve-year old son that has trouble taking no for an answer. The question is asked, we say "no", and the "why" comes out. We follow that with "because I said so". He refuses to take...

Grunting Granddaughter

Posted 2 weeks ago

My 15 mos granddaughter will grunt loudly if you're not getting her food fast enough or if you ask her to repeat a word or action she's recently learned. It's as if she's saying, "I've done it...

Cuddle Time

Posted 2 weeks ago

My son is 2 years and 1 month. For several months, he had been sleeping on his own throughout the night in his own bed without any issue. We place him in his bed, kiss him good night, walk out,...

OH, THE PEER PRESSURE PARENTS ARE UNDER, BEING SLOWLY CRUSHED

Posted 2 weeks ago

We understand that a child is best served by receiving personal attention for their first three years before starting regular daycare. However, could outside care still be beneficial by age two?...

12YO's Rude Behavior Needs to Stop

Posted 3 weeks ago

6 yo daughter and a 12 yo daughter. 12 yo is acting rude toward her grandma. Grandma is loving, kind, interested and attends activities. 12 yo is a good kid, good grades, is respectful. We’ve set...

DIAPERS AT NAPTIME AND BEDTIME?

Posted 3 weeks ago

We have just embarked on toilet training our 22-month old son. Will you kindly clarify why there are conflicting answers on this site as to the question of wearing diapers at naptime and...

Making Tickets Work

Posted 3 weeks ago

Hello - My wife and I have loved "The Well-Behaved Child". We implemented the ticketing for a 4 year old daughter and have noticed some improvements but there is more work to do. The consistent...

THE VIDEO SERIES AND TEENS

Posted 3 weeks ago

Is it too late to start these 7 principles on teenagers?

Why Is My Toddler Suddenly Screaming During the Night?

Posted 1 month, 1 day ago

Our 20-month-old shares a room with his 3-year-old brother. The past few nights he has woken up screaming at the top of his lungs for us. He stays in bed but screams and screams. We will go in...

9 YEAR OLD PUSHING BACK AGAINST HOUSEHOLD RESPONSIBILITIES

Posted 1 month, 2 days ago

My son is nine years old and the middle child. He is a very capable, charming and intelligent little boy. He’s doing very well in school but is the laziest person I have ever come across. We...

Unsolicited Advice?

Posted on 2/26/2023

Our son and daughter in law were telling us their 4 year old son (our grandson) hits his mom when he gets angry. She said she puts him in his room and he kicks and screams and throws a fit and...

Parental peer pressure.

Posted on 2/25/2023

My child is 31 months old. I stay home/ used to teach and I also have an 11 month old baby. Two days a week my sisters almost 2 years old and my sister 3 and a half year Old stay with me during...

18-m/o girl stands before finishing her business

Posted on 2/23/2023

We’ve been potty training our 18 month-old girl for five days. We’ve been using the gate and the bell, though sometimes they’re not necessary now. She will sit on the potty when we tell her she...

What to Do When a Child Won’t Stay In Timeout?

Posted on 2/23/2023

I work with families whose children have behavioral issues, and I use a lot of your parenting strategies. I have a case in which I'm not sure what to do. The child is 3 years old and refuses to...

Potty Training nap and night time

Posted on 2/20/2023

We are going to start toilet training with my 26 month old boy next week. What should we do at night time and during his midday nap? For the first three weeks or until he stays dry should we put...

Starting potty training

Posted on 2/20/2023

My 27 month old boy will start potty training. He has a brother 6 month old. How can we manage the situation of no diapers around the house at all? What language can we use to make him realise...

How Do I Get My Son to Stop Acting Silly at School?

Posted on 2/20/2023

My son is six years old and in the first grade. Because of his birthday, he’s a little young and immature compared to his classmates. He acts silly and makes weird noises in class. How do I get...

Why doesn't he hand in the homework?

Posted on 2/17/2023

We have a 12 year old son who is in the 7th grade (junior high) this year. He is a good kid who has lots of friends and is very active in sports and does quite well. Our problem this past school...

Progress isn't Linear

Posted on 2/16/2023

After a wonderful 2 hours of the morning, my son was sent to his room again around 8am for jumping on and scratching his dad while dad and the baby were on the couch. However, we had to go to a...

Silly in school and aggressive at home

Posted on 2/16/2023

Hello- my son is six years old and in the first grade. With his birthday he’s a little younger for the grade but seems very immature. He makes weird noises in class and tries to be silly when most...

Teenage Dating Expectations

Posted on 2/13/2023

My daughter just started to date for the first time. The guy came to our house to ask our permission. What would you advise on how my husband and I can talk about christian perspective on dating.

3 YEAR OLD BITING, REDUX

Posted on 2/10/2023

My 3 year old son has many of the misbehaviors possible for his age. Before I found your books I assumed he would "grow out of them" and now I laugh at my past self for thinking that. Hitting...

16 YO HAS FIGURED OUT THE SYSTEM

Posted on 2/10/2023

My 16 year old son is sabotaging his school by not turning in/doing homework assignments in all of his classes. He does well on quizzes and tests but tells us lies and excuses why the homework...

3 YO BITING

Posted on 2/9/2023

My son will be 3 in 10 days. Hitting and biting has become a large problem since my second son was born 5 months ago. It seems he hits the baby when the baby to get attention. He also hits and...

3 YO BITING REDUX

Posted on 2/9/2023

I put my just about 3 year old in his room for the first time today for hitting his 5 month old brother. He keeps opening the door and/or coming out of the room. Each time he does, I bring him...

Toddler Bed transition

Posted on 2/9/2023

22-month old won’t go to bed. We started potty training at 21-months and transitioned to a toddler bed so she could use a potty in her room if needed. First, before she falls asleep, she...

Picky Eater

Posted on 2/8/2023

Hi there! I’m so excited to be a member of ParentGuru. You were recommended by a good friend of mine who loves you and your books! How do you recommend handling kids refusing or being...

Time to Turn the Tables on 4-Year-Old

Posted on 2/5/2023

My husband and I own and operate a private preschool. Our son is 4 1/2 years old is currently has been enrolled in our school since September 2021. Over the course of his enrollment, our son...

Late Talker or Developmental Delay?

Posted on 2/4/2023

My 2 grandchildren - a boy, 3, and a girl, 16 months - are being labeled autistic by their pediatrician because they are not speaking a lot of words yet. Their mom speaks Korean and English, both...

Distress at the Dentist's and Choosing Church

Posted on 2/2/2023

Question about The Godfather Principle: We’re currently implementing this because of a rather rough (that’s an understatement) dentist visit. We read your response to the question about temper...

Parenting dilemma or parenting success story.

Posted on 1/31/2023

John, (or a parent coach) we have told him "it's because God made you a boy". I will accept that my children will not be able to share toys from here on out but the pains it takes us to explain to...

The Well-Behaved Child

Posted on 1/31/2023

Parent Guru Team, I have been listening to The Well Behaved Child on Audible and love it! Going through the portions where john explains charts/tickets etc. I had a hard time visualizing the...

6 YO BOY WANTS TO PLAY WITH "GIRL THINGS"

Posted on 1/30/2023

We have a 6 year old son who is always wanting to play with his almost 4 year old sister's toys and we've noticed more femininity. Whenever she gets something new (only at Christmas and...

Who’s in Charge Here?

Posted on 1/26/2023

I'm the stepfather to a 16-year-old daughter. She has a strong willed personality. She wants her independence, and her mother and I are giving her more freedom to do what she wants with her...

CAN BOYS HAVE BOYFRIENDS, MOMMY?

Posted on 1/26/2023

We are a traditional Christian family with all heterosexual family members and children at a supposedly moderate private school. At a family 85th birthday dinner, my 6 year old son asked if “boys...

Account Question

Posted on 1/25/2023

Why was my account deleted?

22 MONTH OLD POOPY PROBLEM

Posted on 1/25/2023

Hi, we’re potty training our 22 month old using “Naked and $75” and we’re having issues with poop. My daughter refuses to sit on the potty when she has to poop. She starts pooping and then says...

A TYRANT IN THE MAKING

Posted on 1/23/2023

Any suggestions to tactfully tell your adult parenting children that they are making a monster out of their 4 year old by trying to coddle him at every snag in his day. They are using some...

TESTING, TESTING, ONE, TWO, THREE

Posted on 1/23/2023

testing

Son Plays Too Rough With Puppy

Posted on 1/22/2023

We got a puppy in July, and I’m not able to get my kids to stay off of him, mainly my son (6yrs). He seems to think he is a stuffed animal or a toy and plays way too rough. We have tried...

Problems too general to address

Posted on 1/21/2023

My young daughter was a G9 student. She was great when in elementary school. But developing some issues in middle school. Now in high school, she tends to isolate herself, not talking to any of...

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