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07.14.08, 17:32 PM General Topics
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Any advice on how to raise a willful 4 year old? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:32 PM Flag
 

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oh god, I have one too. no idea whatsoever. ready to tear my hair out (but instead just drinking wine) [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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boy or girl? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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girl. she is very bright and the funny thing is she is just like me but i get so unsure of myself on how to handle even the littlest situations. need to find a good book about this. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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yeah, I posted above. dh says our 4yo is just like me, which is why he doesn't find her as difficult as I do (but I think it's b/c I'm home with her and he's not). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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There is a great bood called "Beyond Time Out" it has some great ideas about displine and parenting you can get on amazon. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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Thank you. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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i think the word willful and "4 yo" are synonyms. for me, it involves a lot of refusing to listen or continue the conversation when i'm being screamed or whined at. if i threaten a punishment, i follow thru. if i lose my temper, i apologize. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Be firm and consistent--like, ridiculously consistent. And as calm as you can possibly be. Things are getting better here as DS gets older (he's 6 now). He is bright, interesting, funny, handsome--but the strongest willed person I have ever, ever met. We call him Jack Bauer because you can't make him do a damn thing. But, as I said, getting better. Staying calm is key (and not at all easy, I know). [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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The second my ds senses he is making me upset he goes in for the kill. I play it very calm and cool with him it's the only way. [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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"Raising Your Spirited Child" is a good place to start. Check BN.com They'll deliver tomorrow if you order by 11am [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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do you mean you want to raise him/her to be willful? [ Reply | More ]
General Topics 07.14.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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