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What to Do When Your 3 Year Old Says No to Everything

May 18, 2022

What do you when your 3 year old says no to everything, no matter what? Learn the vital tactics to discipline and handle the endless no's. What do you do if you set expectations, yet your child resists them? You ask him to bring the dishes to the sink or wash his hands after using the bathroom, but he simple refuses. He's supposed to clean up the toys after play time, but he sits and looks at you, waiting to see what you'll do. It's not that he doesn't understand what you're saying—he just says "no" to everything you ask. And when he doesn't get his way, he'll throw a huge temper … [Read more...]

12 Easy Ways to Teach Preschoolers about Money

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Apr 06, 2022

It's not too early to start teaching preschoolers about money! Discover 12 ways to make learning about money fun, interesting, and impactful. It's the taboo topic, even among adults. We're not supposed to mention incomes, debts, or how much we spend on purchases. We size each other up based on our perceived worth. Yet so much about money pervades our lives, from the opportunities we have to the values we shape. It's what determines whether we save for college or stay home with the kids. Like many people, I didn't get a well-rounded education about money, certainly not from school. … [Read more...]

Effective Ways to Handle the 3 Year Old Sleep Regression

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Mar 20, 2022

Dealing with the 3 year old sleep regression is frustrating. Learn what to do when your child won't sleep through the night or stay in bed. The bedtime routine is suddenly becoming a nightmare. Your 3 year old screams and fights sleep, not wanting to be put to bed. Even once tucked in, she won't go to sleep, and instead keeps getting out of bed. You used to be able to walk her back to her room, but now she demands that you lay with her on a mattress on the floor until she falls asleep (which can often take up to an hour). Of course, once she's finally asleep, just one move on your … [Read more...]

Preschool Pros and Cons: Should You Send Your Child to Preschool?

Preschooler

Mar 03, 2022

Deciding to send your child to preschool can be a hard choice. Take a look at these preschool pros and cons to help you make your decision. Should you send your child to preschool? Let me start by saying I've enrolled all three of my kids in preschool since asking myself that question—and I couldn't be happier with my decision. Still, if someone were to ask me whether they should send their child to preschool, I wouldn't give a definitive “yes.” Instead, I'd say it would depend on many factors. After all, each family has its own unique circumstances, each child his own needs. So, … [Read more...]

5 Unusual Ways to Deal with a Defiant 3 Year Old

Behavior

Feb 27, 2022

Dealing with a defiant 3 year old is never easy. Take a look at 5 unusual ways to discipline without yelling, and with respect instead. Your 3 year old's behavior is out of control. She purposefully does something she's not allowed to do, like putting stickers on the coffee table (which never come off) or hitting her sister. She'll throw a toy car across the room and not think anything wrong of it. You've tried time-outs and confiscating toys and privileges. You've even spoken to her in a firm tone of voice and explained why her bad behavior is inappropriate. Except she shrugs it off … [Read more...]

Realistic Examples of a 3 Year Old Daily Schedule

Preschooler

Jan 13, 2022

Looking for a 3 year old daily schedule? From sleep and nap times at home to preschool routines, check out these samples for ideas. You know when your 3 year old's schedule needs some serious revamping. Bedtime can take two hours before she finally falls asleep. Some days she's up too early while others she sleeps late into the morning. And those naps—the ones that can't seem to make up their mind whether to stay or go—make your day that much more unpredictable. You need help restructuring your days, particularly with wake ups, mealtimes, and bedtime. Or maybe you're just looking … [Read more...]

How to Stop Preschool Behavior Problems

Behavior

Dec 16, 2021

Overwhelmed with your child's preschool behavior problems that are out of control and getting worse? Find out what is normal and what to do. Hearing that your child has been behaving poorly at preschool can come as a shock for many moms, especially when we don't see it at home. Maybe your child's teacher reported that he's been hitting, kicking, and pushing other kids during play time. Or that he refuses to follow directions and can't seem to sit still like the others do. He doesn't know how to control his anger when he doesn't get his way. He might even yell at nap time to wake the … [Read more...]

7 Tips to Try when Your 4 Year Old Wakes Up Every Night

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Dec 06, 2021

Is your child not sleeping through the night anymore? Try these tips if your 4 year old wakes up every night crying. No more sleep regression! You're at your wits end. Your 4 year old has begun waking multiple times a night for various reasons. She needs to use the potty or had nightmares. She's thirsty for water, or claims that her leg or finger hurts. Sometimes she'll even walk into your room just to say goodnight... again. And one time, you even found her at two in the morning with all the lights on, coloring in the dining room. If she's not quiet, your child wakes up hysterical, … [Read more...]

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