Sounds like there is something else going on with the 4 year old

Apr 26, 2015
2:54:50pm

SouthernCoug

Her actions sound a little over the top, but are probably just a symptom of something else. No idea what, but worth looking into.

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SouthernCoug

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How do you help a child stop bullying a sibling?

CrackerJack

4/25/15 10:39pm

If it were me, I'd probably swat away. 4 is too old to be acting out like that.

BlueBearCat

4/25/15 10:42pm

Go for a walk and discuss a" What If "scenario: What if someone

steve3125

4/25/15 10:52pm

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TNT

4/25/15 11:02pm

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TNT

4/25/15 11:13pm

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TNT

4/25/15 11:13pm

A piece of advice that I got on here a long time ago - before I even had kids

crack

4/25/15 11:12pm

This is an absolute must.

Cosmo Kramer

4/25/15 11:59pm

Never ever be their friend(unless your their grand parent) but always

steve3125

4/26/15 3:24pm

"If you don't come here right now, we will never come back to the park again."

maxpowers

4/26/15 7:03am

Most children respond to positive reinforcement

mosterlow

4/25/15 11:50pm

We started a reward jar when I realized I hardly ever praised our 4 year old

Yvin

4/26/15 12:49am

It's natural for kids to get jealous of their baby siblings

ByuImaginesDragons

4/26/15 12:57am

Great advice!

steve3125

4/26/15 3:19pm

I see TNT has a lot of good ideas.

PolarisPrime

4/26/15 1:16am

Don't threaten to spank unless you actually follow through. In fact, don't ever

Oceanographer

4/26/15 2:25am

Dang. I'm a hack.

Oceanographer

4/26/15 2:25am

Bully your 4 year-old and re-establish yourself as the alpha male of the family.

Virginia Ute

4/26/15 8:19am

Spanking you kid is not "bullying"

BYUMizzou

4/26/15 9:06am

Some are afraid to see the difference and be a parent.

HoustonCougar

4/26/15 9:17am

Spanking just instills fear. Other than a quick swat as I pick up the kid I

Fdnman

4/26/15 10:29am

I was doing the hold on lap in a bear hug thing with one of

gwalker

4/26/15 10:41am

My little brother did that to me when we were younger and I was wrestling him.

kalifi

4/26/15 6:05pm

Sounds like there is something else going on with the 4 year old

SouthernCoug

4/26/15 2:54pm

Yikes! Well, consequences of something in her "currency" are certainly in order.

buckles

4/27/15 1:37pm

I have been trained extensively in Love and Logic, and I endorse this message.

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