HeidiGG

Close Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

I have one daugther who is 4 years old. She remembers everything, which so far has been as asset. She is strong willed too, and somewhat tempermental like me. I do a pretty good job of being consistent and follow through when I threaten something. She is pretty well behaved much of the time, but recently her behavior has become more challenging, and she has started to wet her pants regularly. There has been no change at home or in school. Nothing so far has helped get it under control.

Treatments

1-2-3 Magic Considering

I have not implemented it yet (need to read the book!), but think it is a good method to try.

Attachment Parenting Somewhat Helpful

She was a nursing toddler until just before her 4th birthday, Oct. 12. She was the one who said she didn't need it when she turned 4, so I created an excuse for her to no longer nurse and she accepted it pretty well.

Child Time-out Somewhat Helpful

She has a hard time staying in it, and tries to refocus the issue by asking for hugs when she is in time out.

Education (School) Working / Worked

She really likes school and I have told her that if she does not stop wetting, she cannot go to school. She seemed to understand that and said, "Ok mom, I will stop" very matter of factly, but has not.

Patience Working / Worked

As with most children, the less stressed I get, the less she reacts. I don't always succeed in being patient.

Positive Reinforcement Working / Worked

This is usually what I try to use, and she responds pretty well though it does not always help the undesirable behaviors to stop.