3Yr Old Change...

He's not the only one having trouble with the transition to a new home and country, C.. You are too. You are missing Singapore and all that you were used to.

I hope that you realize that saying that you USED to be proud of him until you came to America is not a good thing to say or feel. I hope you didn't write the English well, and that you don't really mean that you are no longer proud of your son. You should always be proud of your son.

He is having a hard time. Do not let him hit or pinch you. Take his hands firmly in yours and don't let go - say to him "Hands are for helping, not hurting. You may NOT hurt with your hands." Then put him in his room for time out for a few minutes. When you let him out of his room, make him say that he is sorry. Be 100% consistent with this so he finally understands that he may not hit or pinch. It will take a long time to get him to understand.

You need to find some activities for him. Check with a YMCA in your area. Take him to park ANYWAY and just stand at the slide. Do not run even though he asks you to. He is not your boss. YOU are the boss. You are not his friend - you are his parent. He does not tell you what to do. He needs to run and play and keeping him in the house just because you cannot run is not helpful to him.

Very soon he will be ready to potty train. Then you can get him into preschool. That will help.

Good luck!
Dawn

Contact your local libraries, park and recreation department, schools, YMCA, go to meetup.com, look for activities such as Mommy and me, story book time at the library. If you call them or email and ask what kind of activities they offer or know of in your area you will have some ideas of where to take him so he can meet some kids his age and have someone to play with.

Moving is difficult but he will adapt.

C., have you joined a playgroup, or a moms club? There is a moms club in denton that meets throughout the week for playtime and trips. It might be good to try to socialize him a little bit before you send him to preschool. Other parents are there for you to glean from. It would be good for both of you! :)
http://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Denton/

It is normal. He is only three. Three year old boys like their moms to play with them on the slide and run.

Play with your boy if you can, even if your knees hurt. In two years he can go to school, or you could put him in preschool for a few hours. Why aren't you proud of him? You should still be proud of your boy.