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5 YO Needs to Act His Age
Posted 1 week ago
Hello, our just turned 5 year old is wonderful in school and even won an award for being the most kind in his class. However at home, he whines, acts like he can’t do things, and cries about...
Read MoreSeeking Effective Discipline Strategies for 5-Year-Old's Behavioral Challenges
Posted 1 week ago
Our 5-year-old daughter has developed troubling behaviors. She lies frequently, doesn’t take care of her belongings, disrespects her older brother, and complains when asked to do tasks. We've...
Read MoreParents are the star of the show
Posted 2 weeks ago
5 year old daughter habitually lies. Doesn’t take care of the things she owns. We have taken away everything in her room to give it back when we’ve seen progress. Shows no respect to older...
Read MoreMass Confusion Has Taken Over!
Posted 2 weeks ago
I need a reset with our boys, ages 11, 9, 6 & 5. After a season of intense caring for our baby and 2-year-old daughter, things have become a disaster. The top misbehaviors in the house are...
Read MoreA PLETHORA OF PROBLEMS WITH 6 YO BOY
Posted 3 weeks ago
Lately we are struggling with our 5 year old. It feels like there are many issues and it’s hard to know where to start. When we tell him it’s time to clean up, he’ll say “I’m tired” or will move...
Read More19 YO THINKS SHE'S ADHD
Posted 3 weeks ago
I have a 19-year daughter who has been told she may be ADHD. She looked up the symptoms online and believes she now needs medication. I told her maybe she could use cognitive therapy. She told...
Read More13 YO STEALING MONEY FROM PARENTS
Posted 3 weeks ago
My 13 year old son is stealing money from us. Both from my purse and our envelope system. I was suspicious for a long time, but now I am confident it's him. My guess it's to spend money on junk...
Read MoreFRAGILE PRE-TEEN RELATIONSHIPS
Posted 3 weeks ago
My 11 year old daughter has had a falling out with one of her friends from church. She can usually resolve conflicts easily, but this one is much harder because it involved the other girl telling...
Read More3 YO WAKES UP BEFORE SUNRISE AND WANTS TO ROCK 'N' ROLL!
Posted 3 weeks ago
Early morning wakings are becoming a problem for our 34 month old. He is waking up at 430/5 and waking up his 5 year old brother (they share a room). He naps at daycare from 1230-2 and his bedtime...
Read MoreDaughter needs the Dr.'s help
Posted 4 weeks ago
I have a 5-yr old daughter disrupting her class on a daily basis. Her teacher has asked that we speak with her as it has become a problem as her teacher is constantly having to stop and start...
Read More3 YO SWATS THE AIR INSTEAD OF HITTING
Posted on 9/14/2024
My 3.5-year-old son has always been a strong-willed child. About 6 months ago, we started using your discipline methods which have been great. Before that, we relied heavily on spanking but it...
Read MoreThe Ticket System
Posted on 9/13/2024
We are using John's Ticket System. Should my 4-year-old lose all 5 tickets before lunchtime? Is it reasonable to confine said 4-year-old to his room for the remainder of the day with the exception...
Read MoreLook Out Boss, Here Comes the Baby!
Posted on 9/12/2024
I have a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. My daughter, like many first-borns, tends to be bossy and often takes on a "little mama" role, frequently telling her brother what to do and what...
Read MoreKIDS DON'T DO THEIR CHORES
Posted on 9/11/2024
Hi My question relates to chores and tasks and how to handle matters when they are not completed. We have x3 kids (8, 7, 5) who each have 3 chores each to do daily. Regarding chores; many...
Read MoreSWIM LESSONS...OR NOT?
Posted on 9/11/2024
Our soon-to-be 4yo son has been taking a swim lesson once a week at a local swim school for 7 months. He is sometimes nervous in new situations, but showed no hesitancy about his first lesson and...
Read MoreWATCHED VIDEO...WHAT NEXT?
Posted on 9/9/2024
I watched the 7 part video series and I’m wondering what to do if the child is still not complying after you follow those steps. Say I tell my 6 year old to get out of the trampoline and she says...
Read MoreNap-Time Struggles
Posted on 9/7/2024
We are struggling with nap-time. My 3 yr girl and 2 yr boy always take a nap in the afternoon. If they are at their grandparents’s house and are in separate rooms they go to sleep quickly. But if...
Read MoreLook Out Boss, Here Comes the Baby!
Posted on 9/6/2024
I have a 6-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. My daughter is the typical first child who is bossy, little mama and directs her brother frequently on what to do, not to do etc. She’s a...
Read More4YO's Behavior Wreaking Havoc
Posted on 9/5/2024
Our 4yr old son went from a local daycare where the children were allowed to run wild and is now in a private Montessori school. He will not respond to redirection, ignores instructions & lashes...
Read MoreCarry On!
Posted on 9/1/2024
We have six kids ranging from 15-5. The oldest is a girl and the last 5 are boys. We are also homeschooling, so we are together ALL the time. It's hard for me to discipline her because I DON'T...
Read MoreTime to Put a Stop to 9 YO Whiner
Posted on 8/31/2024
Hello, my 9 year old son tends to whine a lot. Asking him to grab something for me has him stomping, fussing and dragging his feet. When asking him to come review his schoolwork or play a game...
Read MoreTELL NEW TEACHER ABOUT PREVIOUS PROBLEMS?
Posted on 8/30/2024
Our 9 yrs old son was diagnosed a few years ago with ADHD. Mainly challenge to focus and lots of energy. We've read John's book, The Diseasing of America's Children, and have implemented many...
Read MoreDemanding Eye Contact from a Toddler - Yes? No?
Posted on 8/29/2024
I’m currently reading the well behaved child. My son turns 3 in October. It says not to micromanage and say “look at me when I’m talking to you” but I would like my children to look at someone in...
Read MorePotty Gate question
Posted on 8/29/2024
My daughter is 19 months. On august 1st we started potty training. I can count on one hand the amount of times she has gone on the potty. She is able to understand commands. When we ask her where...
Read MoreBuilding a parenting framework
Posted on 8/29/2024
I have a 19 month old daughter and a 35 month old son. I’m currently reading the well behaved child and reading the sibling rivalry part however it says 3.5 years and up for the tickets. My son...
Read MoreB.O. & B.O.!
Posted on 8/29/2024
Hi, a common thread here with my questions but thought I'd ask the experts. My 5 year old grandson is still sleeping in his parents bed. I said something and I think they all realize it has to...
Read MoreIs Age 8 Too Young to Do Homework Independently?
Posted on 8/26/2024
Hello. We have a just-turned 8 year old son who gets easily distracted. We have met with his teachers to rule out ADHD. My simple question is this: is 8 years old too young to hold them to a...
Read More7 YOU SNEAKS FOOD
Posted on 8/23/2024
Adopted a girl out of foster care, two years ago. We did a garden-kick recently for a legion of problems. She is 7.5 YO and is well-fed in the daytime. She sneaks food at night. Last night she...
Read MoreMORE SOCIOPATHIC BEHAVIOR FROM 15 YO GIRL
Posted on 8/23/2024
Thank you for your reply. I actually sent both parents a description of sociopathy after the thefts and asked that they send her to counseling. My husband agreed but his ex emphatically disagreed...
Read MoreTODDLER POOPS AND POOPS AND POOPS IN HIS PANTS
Posted on 8/22/2024
My son is 27 months. We’ve been potty training since 19 months. He’s struggling with still pooping his underwear a lot. He poops very frequently so it’s not uncommon for me to wash out 4-6 pairs...
Read MoreAddress the parenting issue first.
Posted on 8/22/2024
My 14 yr old dtr is in rebellion. She displays good manners. But when she does not get her way she throws a tantrum and spews false accusations against her dad and I. Her IQ was eval'd at an...
Read MoreA New Beginning!
Posted on 8/22/2024
My daughter is 8 (only child) and we have come to realize we have created a child centered household. We want to start changing our parenting and realize some obstinance may come with this new...
Read MoreShould 8YO Be Allowed to Quit Soccer?
Posted on 8/22/2024
My 8 year old daughter wanted to sign up for her fourth year of soccer so we did so. After a handful of practices and a game she wants to quit. She says she hates everything about it and hates...
Read MoreTaming the Terrible Twos
Posted on 8/21/2024
Our 2 yr son is very disrespectful and has a fiery temper. He loves to hit and say “no” whenever we cross his will or sometimes even when he thinks trouble is coming. The rebellious, defiant...
Read MoreTERRIBLE TWOS IN TWO CHILDREN AT ONCE!!!
Posted on 8/20/2024
My 3 yr daughter and 2 yr son can be very emotional at times, especially my daughter. Sometimes she has melt downs over the silliest things. For example, I tuck her in for the night but I use the...
Read MoreTEENAGER HAS A PERSONALITY DISORDER?
Posted on 8/20/2024
How can you tell the difference between normal teen rebellion and other personality disorders?
Read More5 YO's Low Tolerance for Frustration is Frustrating Mom
Posted on 8/20/2024
Our 5 year old son has little control over his emotions. A year ago it was mainly struggling with perfectionism and crying about not doing something the “right” way, lately it’s a big outburst...
Read MoreSOCIOPATHIC BEHAVIOR IN TEEN GIRL?
Posted on 8/19/2024
I need advise about a situation I am dealing with with my almost 15 yo stepdaughter. She has been exhibiting very bad behavior over the last 1-2 years including lying, stealing, sneaking out,...
Read MoreTICKET SYSTEM WITH 3 CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY?
Posted on 8/19/2024
We're about to start using the "tickets" system with our twin 3.5 year old girls and 5.5 year old boy, mainly targeting refusal to obey commands and talking back. My question is: if a child...
Read MoreBe a Confident Leader
Posted on 8/19/2024
When using the tickets system with children (3-6 years old), how long should you give them to obey an instruction before a ticket is taken? Should you give them a minute or so grace period after...
Read MoreTeaching Respect
Posted on 8/18/2024
My child lost all her tickets yesterday and then spent the remainder of the day in her room. I removed all the toys but I did leave several books. Today I found out that she had ripped the front...
Read MoreMom Concerned About Neighborhood Playtime Discord
Posted on 8/18/2024
I have four children in elementary school. They play with a neighborhood boy that is a few years older—so the neighbor boy is the oldest. I don’t get involved with their play, but I do...
Read More10 & 12 year old brothers, "highly sensitive" and "strong willed"
Posted on 8/17/2024
I am on board with all the traditional discipline "like grandma did it." We have 5 children ranging in age now 24 down to 10. The 10-year-old son has all the signs of being what I understand to be...
Read MoreEnter the Doctor
Posted on 8/15/2024
I have a 4-year-old who has been having sleeping problems which started about 4 months ago, out of the blue. He had been a good sleeper prior. He decided he was scared at night and didn't want to...
Read MoreNEARLY 3 YO LITTLE GIRL WON'T POOP IN THE POTTY
Posted on 8/9/2024
My 33 month granddaughter pees on the toilet, and has few accidents. Either informs us she has to go or it happens when told every few hours that it’s time. Pooping is another story. She hides...
Read MoreGrandparent views
Posted on 7/31/2024
HI, new 1 year old grandson. My daughter in law is very anxious in general, germophobia but a nice person. My question is - she holds the kid or my son or if I'm there basically a requirement if...
Read MoreSON DISRESPECTING MOTHER FOLLOWING DIVORCE
Posted on 7/29/2024
I am a single mother since 3 years. His father did not visit our soon to be 10 year old after the separation. Our son started to become aggressive and disrespectful towards me. I arranged the...
Read MoreChange starts with me.
Posted on 7/29/2024
Hi, What do I need to change /action I need to take in myself when my 16 year old daughter blatantly isolates to her room from me when I'm home does not make me explode in frustration? She...
Read More14 yro in full blow rebellion
Posted on 7/27/2024
Our 14 yr daughter is completely out of control. We started seeing warning signs a couple years ago. She's been grounded in some form or fashion for at least 6 months of each of the last 2 years....
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