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When to explain female biology to boys

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B. B. asks from Bedminster - My son turned 5 in March and has asked about female biology. He has asked about vaginas and asked to see mine, which I said no to and showed him a very boring medical picture on the computer. Tonight he didn't want to go into the men's room at a fast food restaurant so ...
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College Dorm Life

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L. M. asks from Meriden - My daughter will be heading off to college in the fall. I was wondering what items were a must for child at school, and what items she could live without. Any suggesstions for high school graduation gifts? Any other tips?
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Help - just your opinion needed please.

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D. D. asks from Phoenix - I'm an unpaid volunteer, watching a bunch of boys for a low cost summer camp. One of them has ADHD and is not on medication (summer medication break). He cannot keep his hands to himself, despite repeat instructions to do so. He pushes, pokes, and has even hit other ki...
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Horny Old Man-- need advice

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H. W. asks from Portland - I wish this were hypothetical, and just so we're clear, this is kind of funny and I'm taking it with a BIG grain of salt... and I apologize for the length in advance... Our octegenarian neighbor (who does not speak English) had a stroke last year. We saw him around the...
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Pros and Cons of Homeschooling

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In the Crook of My Right Arm

June 18, 2013

My son is 22 months and he loves his Mama somethin’ fierce. He is much more attached to me than my daughter was at this age. If he loses track of me in the house I can hear him from the other room saying, “Where’s Mama? Mama!” I always answer back. “I’m right here Buddy!”…More

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Any comments or recommendations on chewy tubes?

June 17, 2013 -

M. S. asks from Troutdale - My son's OT recommended getting him a chewy tube to stop him from biting his lips since they are so dry and cracking. But, I looked online and got overwhelmed...so I thought I would ask you guys and gals. Do you have any recommendations on which ones to try first? which s...
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What would you do if your friend didn't tie you into her plans?

June 15, 2013 -

A. T. asks from Beaverton - Hi Ladies, I recently pulled a friend of a couple years into a moms group I'm a member of and introduced her to the group of ladies to help her get tied into Moms and play dates in the area and now I feel like she's making plans with them, without me. This friend of mi...
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One Day You Will Have Nice Things

June 17, 2013

We all started from the same place. We needed that little bundle of joy to make our family feel whole. All we could think about was stylish nursery decor, adorable baby clothes, tiny diapers and that pink lotion that is, in fact, the epitome of baby smell. This baby will teach us what unconditional love is all about! She will make us better people! Our life will be perfect!More

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No Such Thing As 50/50 Marriage

June 16, 2013

No relationship between two imperfect beings (yes, that’s everyone) whether a friendship, sibling relationship, parent-child, etc. can ever be “perfect.”…More

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Breast feeding pain

June 14, 2013 -

E. P. asks from Lynnwood - My daughter is almost 3 weeks old. She's been doing well breast feeding but within the last couple days, my nipples have become almost unbearably painful! I'm using nipple cream after almost every feeding but I'm still almost in tears every time she feeds. I saw a lactati...
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New to SEA, where to live?

June 12, 2013 -

M. K. asks from Seattle - My family and I have just moved here from Chicago, IL. I have a 7 yo son recently diagnosed with ADHD (innatentive variety) and sensory processing; both are mild, but I think he'll require an IEP. He's going into 2nd grade. I have a 5 yo daughter and 2 yo daughter as ...
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