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The Preschooler: in her Untamed Primal Glory--Part 2

Posted on 5/19/2021

Hi, I am submitting a follow-up response in regard to my question from 5/6/21 entitled "The Preschooler: in her Untamed Primal Glory". This was answered by Mike Smart. Thank you for your...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Aggression, Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Daycare/Preschool, Rewards, Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends)

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Teaching the Difference Between Inside and Outside Voice

Posted on 5/17/2021

Both my children are blessed with loud voices. My efforts to stop them screaming inside our house and car have failed. Do you have any ideas on how to stop it or a good consequence every time they...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Alpha Speech, Arguments with Children, Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Disobedience/Defiance, Fathers, John's Discipline Methods, Manners, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends), Socialization/Social Skills, Tantrums

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The Preschooler: in her Untamed Primal Glory

Posted on 5/6/2021

My 3.5 year old daughter is having issues at Preschool and nothing we do seems to help. She will have days where her behavior is good and then other days she gets in trouble (throwing things,...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Aggression, Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Daycare/Preschool, Rewards, Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends)

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Adjusting to a New Pre School Can Be Hard

Posted on 9/25/2020

We are struggling with our 3-year-old at school. She started in PK-3 this year at a new school. The past 3 years she has been in daycare/pre-school. Where to begin... and by the way all of these...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Aggression, Anxieties, Fears, Daycare/Preschool, Miscellaneous Discipline Problems, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Rewards, School Issues, Social Issues (fighting/arguing with friends), Socialization/Social Skills, Tantrums, Toilet Training

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Helping Kids Develop Good Habits Without Nagging

Posted on 4/14/2020

My 7 year old has a habit of leaving lights on when he leaves the room, leaving the toilet seat up, not flushing the toilet chain, leaving rubbish out, not putting his laundry in basket etc. How...

Ages: No Specific Age, School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Arguments with Children, Character/Values (teaching), Chores/Responsibilities, Consequences/Punishment, John's Discipline Methods, Manners, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, Single Parents, Socialization/Social Skills

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7 year old craving constant attention

Posted on 4/14/2020

My 7 year old struggles to play by himself. He wants me to play with him all the time. For example he is always complaining he cannot find a Lego piece before he has actually looked, he needs help...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Homeschooling, Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, Single Parents

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2 Year Old Doesn't Respond When Name Is Called

Posted on 2/6/2020

My 2-year-old does not respond to his name at all 99% of the time when he is called. He doesn't even glance in my direction. We have had his hearing tested (it is normal) and we're pretty sure...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years)

Topics: Developmental Issues (e.g. late talking), Miscellaneous Editorial Columns, Rewards, Socialization/Social Skills

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When Normal Becomes a Disorder

Posted on 11/6/2019

My son is six years old, and he started kindergarten this year. Somewhere around week three or four, I got a call from his teacher stating that he has "impulsivity issues". I did a quick google...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: ADHD and other disorders, Chores/Responsibilities, Consequences/Punishment, Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Disobedience/Defiance, John's Discipline Methods, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, School Issues

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End Micromanagement of Grades by Lowering the Boom

Posted on 10/15/2019

I have two sons (13 and 14 years old) and one step son (12 years old). They've gone to a Christian school their whole lives and are all saved. My issue is with my 13 year old. He is very smart as...

Ages: Pre-Teen (11-12 years), Young Teen/Junior High (13-15 years), Older Teen/High School (16-18 years)

Topics: Arguments with Children, Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Discipline Methods (e.g. time-out), Electronics (Computers/Video Games/Television/Cell Phones), Extracurricular Activities/Hobbies, Fathers, Homework, John's Discipline Methods, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, School Issues, Spanking, Teenage Issues

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Dinner Time Battle of the Wills

Posted on 9/16/2019

My 3 year old daughter has developed a bad habit at dinner time. Although she’s usually pretty good to try new foods, every now and then she will - for some unknown reason - hold a bite of food in...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old)

Topics: Arguments with Children, Food/Eating Problems, Mealtime/Eating, Mothers, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, Spanking

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Rewards or consequences?

Posted on 9/5/2016

Hi Ms. Fawcett, Thank you so much for your prompt reply to my question about my shy daughter. I actually could use a little clarification, since you asked. If we are out and about running...

Ages: Preschool (4-5 years), School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Consequences/Punishment, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards, Socialization/Social Skills

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Rewards at school.

Posted on 8/25/2016

I'm having another problem with my kids' school. I have a 10 yr old and 7 year old. The teachers use an excessive amount of candy and full size cans of soda as incentives. This is already...

Ages: School Age (6-10 years)

Topics: Rewards

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Dad Rewards Freshman College Student

Posted on 6/7/2016

Our son just finished his first year of college and earned a 3.8 GPA. My husband and I pay for all his college expenses and he lives at home with us year round. He works a part time job on the...

Ages: Young Adult (19-25 years)

Topics: Rewards

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3-Year Old a Big Challenge

Posted on 4/19/2016

Our 3 year old son is a challenge and needs a lot of discipline. He regularly pushes the limits and continues to test, doing things he well knows are not tolerated in our home. I feel that we (my...

Ages: Pre-Preschool (3 Year Old), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Consequences/Punishment, Disobedience/Defiance, Parent Leadership and Authority, Rewards

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No Sugar

Posted on 10/22/2015

I need help in dealing with an overindulgent grandparent. My father-in-law is always willing to help out with the kids (ages 5 and 2). The problem is, he gives them obscene amounts of sugar. ...

Ages: Toddler (18MOS-3 years), Preschool (4-5 years)

Topics: Food/Eating Problems, Grandparents/Grandchildren, Mealtime/Eating, Rewards

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14 year old doesn't care about school

Posted on 3/2/2015

Our 14-year-old daughter is bright but lazy when it comes to school. She doesn’t make the effort to do well; she rarely studies and frequently doesn’t turn in homework or finish in-class projects....

Ages: Young Teen/Junior High (13-15 years)

Topics: Character/Values (teaching), Homework, Rewards, School Issues

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