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Comment on Sitting Still in Circle Time & the 3 year old Boy by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:52:42 +0000

Hi all. So great to read all the comments. My 3yr old son is also having problems at preschool as well. He was in a program last year (1.5 hours 2x a week) and never a negative comment. But, this year (different school), each day that I pick him up, the teacher will say … didn’t sit in circle time, running in class, says no when one of the teachers asks him to do something (he apparently spilled the drink on purpose the other day). She says that he is very bright just is “disruptive” to the other kids. Or that he will “follow” the other kids if they run around, etc. She suggested today that I consider having him evaluated for “behavior issues”. Today he actually pulled his pants down in class and grabbed his genitals. He does not do any of this behavior at home. I’ve been practicing circle time at home and even bought several books about preschool (Maisy goes to preschool etc). The thing is, the teacher never says, well since he wasn’t sitting in circle, I allowed him to sit quietly with a book or I gave him this other activity. Instead, it appears that he is put in time out (and won’t sit there either — at home circle time is for extreme behavior, i.e. hits his siblings, etc). I’m just at a loss for what to do next. This is a well regarded school and it is not cheap. If there is an issue and he should be evaluated, then I don’t want to delay. But, I also feel as though he may be acting out since he is not comfortable in class. Any suggestions on how to approach teacher and deal with these issue are greatly appreciated.

Comment on Sitting Still in Circle Time & the 3 year old Boy by Meg

Meg — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:35:29 +0000

Interesting how we accept our kids as being ‘bored’ when they are unable to follow directions and do what is being asked of them.

Comment on Late Talking Boys by Ritha

Ritha — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:00:33 +0000

Hi,

I am going through the exact same thing now. My happy and loving 3 year 3 months old boy is delayed in speech. He says a few words and says three or four sentences, but that is about it. We had him evaluated and he goes to speech twice a week. I am so worried out of my mind about him. Can you let me know when your son began talking?

Thanks,
Ritha

Comment on Not Without My Daughter: True Story of the Day by nonamee

nonamee — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:55:51 +0000

ok,that helps a bit,kinda confusing at the beginning but i got it!(: lol

Comment on Best Potty Training Tips by Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:19:04 +0000

I believe it is essential to potty training that the parents pick a routine that they themselves can stick to. I really like that you include many different articles, because there is no one way to potty train you must find the way that fits the family as a whole.

Comment on Puppy Kills 2 Month Old Baby by sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:44:54 +0000

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Comment on Potty Training Boys by austensawyer

austensawyer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:40:24 +0000

Great resources. I’ve been struggling with training my 2 1/2 year old for months. He just seems to have no interest in taking time out of his busy day to go to the potty. After reading your article, I don’t feel like such a failure!

Comment on Boys Not Listening by Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:21:12 +0000

How did it cost to start up this blog…I want to start my own.

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Comment on Baseball… a 5 year old…and a Mommy’s day out! by Baseballbriefs.com

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