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should a psychologist for a 6 year old be stern??

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l. o. asks from Sterling Heights - We just went for our first appointment with a counselor for my son. She seems rather stern.. she is older 50ish.. I expected her to be trying to gain his trust and make friends with him. I have never done this before so I don't know what is normal... should I look fo...
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only eat fruit and veggies for lunch, no protein

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S. C. asks from Milwaukee - My daughter, 7yrs old, is being difficult with lunches. I send her fruit and veggies (sugar snap peas or carrots) for lunch. Those she will eat. But, she won't eat the PB&J or the cheese stick and whole grain crackers....you know, the stuff with protein that will fill ...
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Tween Room redecorating.... budget? How often? etc

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C. .. asks from Columbia - So the room rearrange question got me thinking..... My daughter wants to redecorate her room. I haven't spent any money on her room in YEARS. The last major overhaul was when she was 8 or so... new paint, comforters - the whole nine yards. We moved here 2 years ag...
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Follow up from my summer vaca post - how do you fight?

2 hours ago -

S. J. asks from Cherryville - I always wonder about the fight dynamic that goes on in other households. I truly believe my husband and I have a healthy amount of arguing that we do. In other words, we don't walk around and act as if all is bliss, but we don't fight much in front of the kids either, ...
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Birthday Party Ideas!

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N. R. asks from Chicago - Any thoughts on games/activities for a 9 year old's birthday party? There will be about 8-10 boys and girls in attendance, roughly ages 6-10. We just want to keep it simple, do it at home, have a cake and let the kids play. But I feel like we need something planned for th...
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BBQ without using the grill?? Make-ahead recipes, please!

11 hours ago -

E. M. asks from Chicago - In a couple weeks, we are hosting a BBQ with about 20 adults and 10 kids. We've done these before and always throw something on the grill, which works fine. This year, however, I thought I'd make BBQ beef sandwiches and serve the meat from a crock pot. I've had pulled ...
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Fifth Disease and Possible Pregnant Sister

June 17, 2013 -

M. 2. asks from Downers Grove - I need some advice! Both of my daughters' were just I need some advice! Both of my daughters' were just diagnosed with fifths disease but are no longer contagious since the rash has appeared. My older daughter showed signs of a rash forming on her cheeks yesterday morn...
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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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Suspect 6yo charged over $200 on nexus 7......can I do anything???

June 17, 2013 -

C. C. asks from Crown Point - Got an email from my credit card compnay about a fraud alert. Apparently a bunch of "suspicious" transactions have been occuring all from Google Kiloo Games/google play or some form of "google". I only purchased 1 game for her that was 6.99 and am thinking my daughter has...
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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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Most Embarrassing Moment at School

June 11, 2013 - List

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Best Ideas for "Date Night"

June 5, 2013 - List

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