Guest guest Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi all, I have some general questions about things that are going on with Zoe. First of all, she is 3, in a PPCD program at school, and has two older sisters who are 5 and 8. My first question is, we have two cats, and for some reason Zoe likes to put her hands around their necks. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. She does not respond to any vocal commands about it, (no, leave the cat alone, let go). I believe that she does understand these terms, as she will respond to them or even use them in other situations. The cats have scratched her on occasion and even drawn blood, but she doesn't care. Her father and I have tried slapping her hand, and she doesn't care about that either. I'm worried we won't be able to keep the cats. Her reaction to the vocal commands is usually just a laugh. When I can, I try to redirect her behavior to something else, playing with a toy or going into another room, but she will say, " no thank you " and continue to mess with the cats. Has anyone had similar problems? Any ideas? Thanks My next question is, can anyone share successful potty training methods with me? I am trying to go back to work next year (I am a teacher looking to start next August), and the daycares will not take her without her being potty trained. Plus, she stays dry all night, and for long periods in the day. I feel that she is ready, but I don't know how to make her understand when to go on the potty. She will sit on the potty, she just doesn't do anything. I would appreciate any help in this area. Thanks so much! , mom of Zoe (3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I can only tell you what works for me and toddlers. I go over to the child and remove the child's hands from the cat and say something like Don't touch the cat or Touch gently and after i remove the child's hands and then i say thank you to the child. I may sound strange but they child learns that she feels appreciated when she doesn't handle the cat and that seems to be enough to make her want to stop sometimes. if not I hold the child's hands and use them to pet the cat. If the child struggles or complains i tell her that we will have to leave the cat alone and not cannot touch if she can't touch gentle. first action, then talking. Action means something to a 3 year old and talking doesn't mean much yet. all kids seem to want to hold a cat by its neck. No idea why. just a handy way to hold it i guess. Nora > > Hi all, > > I have some general questions about things that are going on with Zoe. First of all, she is 3, in a PPCD program at school, and has two older sisters who are 5 and 8. > > My first question is, we have two cats, and for some reason Zoe likes to put her hands around their necks. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. She does not respond to any vocal commands about it, (no, leave the cat alone, let go). I believe that she does understand these terms, as she will respond to them or even use them in other situations. The cats have scratched her on occasion and even drawn blood, but she doesn't care. Her father and I have tried slapping her hand, and she doesn't care about that either. I'm worried we won't be able to keep the cats. Her reaction to the vocal commands is usually just a laugh. When I can, I try to redirect her behavior to something else, playing with a toy or going into another room, but she will say, " no thank you " and continue to mess with the cats. Has anyone had similar problems? Any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I can only tell you what works for me and toddlers. I go over to the child and remove the child's hands from the cat and say something like Don't touch the cat or Touch gently and after i remove the child's hands and then i say thank you to the child. I may sound strange but they child learns that she feels appreciated when she doesn't handle the cat and that seems to be enough to make her want to stop sometimes. if not I hold the child's hands and use them to pet the cat. If the child struggles or complains i tell her that we will have to leave the cat alone and not cannot touch if she can't touch gentle. first action, then talking. Action means something to a 3 year old and talking doesn't mean much yet. all kids seem to want to hold a cat by its neck. No idea why. just a handy way to hold it i guess. Nora > > Hi all, > > I have some general questions about things that are going on with Zoe. First of all, she is 3, in a PPCD program at school, and has two older sisters who are 5 and 8. > > My first question is, we have two cats, and for some reason Zoe likes to put her hands around their necks. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. She does not respond to any vocal commands about it, (no, leave the cat alone, let go). I believe that she does understand these terms, as she will respond to them or even use them in other situations. The cats have scratched her on occasion and even drawn blood, but she doesn't care. Her father and I have tried slapping her hand, and she doesn't care about that either. I'm worried we won't be able to keep the cats. Her reaction to the vocal commands is usually just a laugh. When I can, I try to redirect her behavior to something else, playing with a toy or going into another room, but she will say, " no thank you " and continue to mess with the cats. Has anyone had similar problems? Any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I want to thank everyone for their input and help! I have tried showing her how to pet the cat, and sometimes she will, but sometimes she just says, " gentle " while she is basically hitting the cat on the back. I guess I just need to be more patient. It seems like she is doing it less often now, so maybe my strategies have been working. Due to inclement weather, the schools in my area are closed today, so I have all three kiddos all day! They are happy and playing very nicely right now, so I took this opportunity to write my thanks. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! (mom of Zoe, 3) > > Hi all, > > I have some general questions about things that are going on with Zoe. First of all, she is 3, in a PPCD program at school, and has two older sisters who are 5 and 8. > > My first question is, we have two cats, and for some reason Zoe likes to put her hands around their necks. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. She does not respond to any vocal commands about it, (no, leave the cat alone, let go). I believe that she does understand these terms, as she will respond to them or even use them in other situations. The cats have scratched her on occasion and even drawn blood, but she doesn't care. Her father and I have tried slapping her hand, and she doesn't care about that either. I'm worried we won't be able to keep the cats. Her reaction to the vocal commands is usually just a laugh. When I can, I try to redirect her behavior to something else, playing with a toy or going into another room, but she will say, " no thank you " and continue to mess with the cats. Has anyone had similar problems? Any ideas? Thanks > > > My next question is, can anyone share successful potty training methods with me? I am trying to go back to work next year (I am a teacher looking to start next August), and the daycares will not take her without her being potty trained. Plus, she stays dry all night, and for long periods in the day. I feel that she is ready, but I don't know how to make her understand when to go on the potty. She will sit on the potty, she just doesn't do anything. I would appreciate any help in this area. > > Thanks so much! > > , mom of Zoe (3) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 I want to thank everyone for their input and help! I have tried showing her how to pet the cat, and sometimes she will, but sometimes she just says, " gentle " while she is basically hitting the cat on the back. I guess I just need to be more patient. It seems like she is doing it less often now, so maybe my strategies have been working. Due to inclement weather, the schools in my area are closed today, so I have all three kiddos all day! They are happy and playing very nicely right now, so I took this opportunity to write my thanks. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! (mom of Zoe, 3) > > Hi all, > > I have some general questions about things that are going on with Zoe. First of all, she is 3, in a PPCD program at school, and has two older sisters who are 5 and 8. > > My first question is, we have two cats, and for some reason Zoe likes to put her hands around their necks. I do not know how to stop her from doing this. She does not respond to any vocal commands about it, (no, leave the cat alone, let go). I believe that she does understand these terms, as she will respond to them or even use them in other situations. The cats have scratched her on occasion and even drawn blood, but she doesn't care. Her father and I have tried slapping her hand, and she doesn't care about that either. I'm worried we won't be able to keep the cats. Her reaction to the vocal commands is usually just a laugh. When I can, I try to redirect her behavior to something else, playing with a toy or going into another room, but she will say, " no thank you " and continue to mess with the cats. Has anyone had similar problems? Any ideas? Thanks > > > My next question is, can anyone share successful potty training methods with me? I am trying to go back to work next year (I am a teacher looking to start next August), and the daycares will not take her without her being potty trained. Plus, she stays dry all night, and for long periods in the day. I feel that she is ready, but I don't know how to make her understand when to go on the potty. She will sit on the potty, she just doesn't do anything. I would appreciate any help in this area. > > Thanks so much! > > , mom of Zoe (3) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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