Posts by bonamarq

I haven't read all the posts but wanted to chime in that on top of this - I run into families that I like and want to spend time with, but they 'save' their weekends for family time and do not want to do much socializing....I respect...

I feel for you and remember that age well -  (far and away the most difficult for me) I don't think of myself as much of a yeller but dd, ESPECIALLY AT 3.5, caused me to yell and lose my patience ALOT...   Couple of...

Yes part of this is the age (limit testing) and part of it the new sibling - as the parent of an only, I'll let others speak to that part - You might like Becky Bailey's Avoiding Power Struggles (can get it in CD and listen in the...

This is so common - and I think part of it, as others have posted, is they are tired etc, and some of it is just wanting (needing?) your attention. About this age my dd did the same thing - she was very verbal and self aware and...

Thanks! I think I'll give it a try...

I was just thinking this - We model and now expect (age 7) please and thank you/excuse me - but not ma'am or sir  - One thing I've noticed as a regional difference is people here (WV) say "I don't care" when they mean 'I don't...

Totally normal at this age - brain is working faster than she can articulate most likely - be patient and don't draw too much attention to it other than perhaps to help her slow down... if it continues and you feel concerned go ahead...

I missed somehow the original post about the peeing - but this much is clear to me - ANY kind of sexual experimentation or behavior calls for CAREFUL INVESTIGATION - and by that I mean do not assume abuse but find out what is going on...

Excuse me if this has been said I didn't read all the posts, but I think in stressing her mistakes, you missed an opportunity to build up her confidence in what she did RIGHT - She went around the block (knowing it was against the...

As you'll see, the book I recommended is for you to read- not something to read with your child - if you think she has anxiety, even just the normal variety - I think it can be helpful - a good discussion on cog beh. therapy - and also...