by Bonnie Harris | Aug 30, 2018 | Anxiety, Preschool, Questions and Answers, School
Does your child fit with his school? Q. Our feisty 5 yo is not settling into school too well, and we have to attend meetings with the teacher due to his misbehaving ways. When asked why he acts out, ie: drawing on walls, running away from the class, ignoring...
by Bonnie Harris | Jul 27, 2018 | Activities, Anger Management, Questions and Answers
Sleep Training Q. I’m wondering if you have any advice on “sleep training”. My baby is almost 8 months and breastfed to sleep for naps and bed time. We also co-sleep. But my husband is ready for him to move to his room and everyone is trying to give me advice about...
by Bonnie Harris | Jun 23, 2018 | Communication, Discipline, Questions and Answers
Refusing the Toilet Q. My 3 yr old daughter goes to a small home daycare and uses the toilet there without accidents but refuses to use the toilet at home. I understand that it’s more of a control issue than a potty training issue. I have been letting her wear pull...
by Bonnie Harris | May 25, 2018 | Anxiety, Communication, Questions and Answers, School, Teens
Is it lack of confidence or too much control? Q. Our 5-year old boy is struggling with confidence. He has difficulty focusing at school and we don’t want him to get behind. There are 22 kids in his class and the school has an expectation of work. Also has...
by Bonnie Harris | Apr 27, 2018 | Communication, Preschool, Questions and Answers
“Bad” Preschool Behavior Q. Our 31/2 year old grandson just started preschool, and has already gotten an email (in 6 days) about how bad his behavior is. Not listening, not being nice with other kids, etc. I don’t think he is old enough to verbalize what is...
by Bonnie Harris | Mar 23, 2018 | Preschool, Questions and Answers, Teens
Getting Choices to Work Q. What is the next step after saying, “You can either pick up that toy you threw and put it in the box or hand it to me. Which do you choose?” and the child refuses to choose or states they refuse to do either? I frequently find...
