Kristina has graciously answered many of our readers' questions below. However, she has been overwhelmed with other commitments and can no longer answer your questions at this time.
If you have a burning question that needs attention, I will attempt to answer it in her absence. But I am not a discipline consultant and cannot guarantee a response. I am so sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for understanding.
Kristina has already answered many FAQ's below. Please take a few seconds to scan each topic...you may have an answer already waiting for you!
ADHD
I have an 8 year old with ADHD and Oppositional Defiance. How hard would it be to homeschool him?
Kristina's Reply to ADHD :
This is a very personal …
Sibling Rivalry
I'm going to be homeschooling for the first time this upcoming year and I'm concerned about sibling rivalry. I have a 6 yr old boy and an 11 yr old girl. …
Terrible Twos
My son just entered the Terrible Twos. He started saying "no" and throwing toys when he doesn't get his way. My first was an angel until he turned four …
Defiant
My 5 year-old boy is very defiant. This causes problems with his teachers. He's extremely brilliant; therefore, he believes he knows everything. This …
Goofing Off
My six year old twin boys are always giggling and goofing off. We've only been homeschooling for three weeks and they will not listen. The older twin …
Not Sharing
Since the birth of our second son four months ago, our two and a half year old son is not sharing. He is ALL BOY and I love this about him, but he has …
Talking Back
I have a ten year old that recently has been talking back and has attitude. What can I do?
Back Talking Reply from Kristina:
I have noticed that …
Not Listening
My 3rd grader is not listening. Or should I say he does not respond appropriately to a command. It varies between not doing what he is asked, arguing, …
Stay in Bed
My two-year-old boy will not stay in bed after getting him down for the night. This same thing happened about a month ago, but now it's started again. …
Spanking
I'd love to see your spanking... "refocusing" technique used on an adult. Or a dog. Why is it that we can physically strike a defenseless child and call …
Getting into Trouble
My son is an only child (6 years old) and is constantly getting into trouble at school. The counselors are running out of options for us to try. He is …
Trouble with School after Moving
Hi Kristina,
My son is having trouble with school after moving from Mass. to Florida. He's 6 years old and is having a very hard time with remembering …
My daughter has a hard time focusing.
This is our first year homeschooling and my daughter has a hard time focusing. Although I know it's going to be a bit of a transition for her, I'm frustrated …
Spanking Kids
How do you feel about spanking kids ?
Answer to Spanking Kids by Kristina Miller:
My book is purposely vague on spanking because...
1) While …
Hitting and Throwing Food
My son is 16 months old, and we have recently begun the battle of hitting and throwing food! When he throws food, he knows it's wrong because immediately …
Trust
My 15 year old son has broken my trust. He asked to play an online game, and was told no. When checking internet history, I found he had played during …
Back Talking
I have a back talking 10 year old who gets very upset when told to do anything and will yell NO or I DON'T WANT TO. He has Asperger's syndrome, but seems …
New Baby
I had a new baby (number 2) three months ago, and since even before the birth, my normally well-behaved, mature 5 year old daughter has developed behavior …
Teen Attitude
I have a teen son, Ben, (age 14) who is very disrespectful towards me, his dad and his 3 younger sibs. Just constant snarky comments, name calling, relentless …
Tantrums
My 3-year-old son, Will, recently started throwing tantrums. He hits things, screams, throws himself on the floor, cries, thrashes around, even hits me. …
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