Questions
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...
Read MoreConversations 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...
Read MoreONE 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?
Read MoreADDRESSING 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?
Read MoreNot 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...
Read MoreKIDS 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...
Read More15 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...
Read More3 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...
Read MoreRemedy 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...
Read MoreWhen '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...
Read MoreGrunting 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...
Read MoreCuddle 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,...
Read MoreOH, 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?...
Read More12YO'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...
Read MoreDIAPERS 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...
Read MoreMaking 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...
Read MoreTHE VIDEO SERIES AND TEENS
Posted 3 weeks ago
Is it too late to start these 7 principles on teenagers?
Read MoreWhy 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...
Read More9 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...
Read MoreUnsolicited 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...
Read MoreParental 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...
Read More18-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...
Read MoreWhat 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...
Read MorePotty 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...
Read MoreStarting 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreWhy 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...
Read MoreProgress 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...
Read MoreSilly 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...
Read MoreTeenage 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.
Read More3 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...
Read More16 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...
Read More3 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...
Read More3 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...
Read MoreToddler 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...
Read MorePicky 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...
Read MoreTime 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...
Read MoreLate 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...
Read MoreDistress 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...
Read MoreParenting 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read More6 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...
Read MoreWho’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...
Read MoreCAN 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...
Read More22 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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreSon 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...
Read MoreProblems 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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