I have a 4 year old son and his behavior is getting worse by the day. Where can I get information on behavior?

He is only 4 and does not like school, he only goes for 3 hours. He talks when I am talking disrespects me and my husband. Does not listen to anything we tell him. Eats running around the house. He only does it with us because when being babysat he does fine! What r we doing wrong? Is there a book we can read or maybe some counseling my husband and I can go to, so we understand him better?

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My suggestion to you is, Watch the Supernanny show from ABC. Seriously. You can read a lot of books for theory but seeing things happen in action is a totally different experience. I feel like I learn a lot from the show.

I have 3 girls, 2, 7 and 9. My 7 year old has really been my challenging one. Things that I forget as a parent when I am in your situation. They are acting out for some reason, maybe there has been a recent change in the household. Is mom and dad getting along? Has there been enough sitting down and playing with your son. Maybe one on one daddy time, or mommy time. I know that kids don't just turn into bad behaviors. Is school starting soon for him, sometimes upcoming change can be very unsettling. Give lots of love through this time, though I know it can be hard, but be careful how you look at him, you must give him all the support and attention and patience during this time. I promise you, YOU change you and how you respond to him and he will change too! Hang in there this too will pass!

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I have a 4 year old son and his behavior is getting worse by the day. Where can I get information on behavior?

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