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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Should I Make an Issue of This?    —Parker, CO

"My 7 year old daughter seems to be very boy crazy. She is always talking about having 8 boyfriends in her 1st grade ..."

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It's hard to know what the right thing to say and do are in this situation. I have a 6 year old who has already fallen "in love" with boys and have even announced she...

Hi L., This makes me think of my husband when our daughter was in kindergarten. She announced a few crushes going on, and my husband freaked. He told her she was no...

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Q: Toddler Won't Play with Other Children - Only Teacher    —Nashville, TN

"My 2 1/2 year old toddler has been at his current daycare for about a year. He moved into a new classroom when he tur..."

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Honestly, it could be just timing. My oldest never displayed any aggressive tendencies but he didn't start pre-school until he was 4, but he VERY much preferred to pla...

Why don't you try taking him to a park on the weekend, that way you can spend time with him but you can also have him around other children. Take him to the swings or...

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Q: Choosing Friends    —Flower Mound, TX

"My almost 5 year old worships 2 of his classmates who are a 7-8 months older and taller and stronger and can play mor..."

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There is nothing wrong with compitition- in fact I think it is very healthy. I think you should encourage your son but also teach him the importance of being a gracio...

Honestly, this would worry me. I can understand like 9 or 10 seeing this sort of thing happen, but 5? 5 is still so little to be worried about things like that. If it ...

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Q: My Son Is Being Mean to His Cousin Only at School    —Tishomingo, OK

"My problem is my brother inlaw just told me that my son is being me to his daughter at school. he told me that its at..."

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Have a family meeting. Get both parents and both children together and discuss the matter. What are all of the causes and what are all of the consequences? If the bes...

I would go to his school, talk with his teacher and get a certain number of recesses taken away. As far as the other boy, he's out of your control, but you can send a...

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Q: Friend Problem    —Chicago, IL

"What do you do about a friend who has to always copy your child? My son has had a friend for years but the past coupl..."

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This is sooo typical. All kids want to fit in and be like their friends. Some kids are leaders, and some are followers. We all need to find our place in the "pack"....

Sometimes our children just want us to be quiet and listen to them. Take care J.

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Q: Neighborly Advice    —North Aurora, IL

"Hi Mamas!! I have hymned and hawed about asking this question until today. We live in a wonderful neighborhood full..."

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It looks to be that he's must get his way at home and his parents need to know because somethings happening at his home and he probably gets away with it or he's not g...

Have you mentioned to him that there are certain "rules" for your house, ie cleaning up when done, sharing, etc? Sometimes a gentle reminder helps. He should be fami...

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Q: Middle School Friends and Changes    —Eastchester, NY

"My daughter just started middle school this year and has opened up a little that she is sad because her best friend i..."

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Hi A., It is sad when this happens and painful for the kids. Middle school is a time of change - making new friends, discovering your interests and where you fit in. ...

I feel your pain! I wouldn't go back to middle school for anything in the world!! I dread the day when my girls go. Thank goodness your daughter confided in you! Thats...

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Q: Seeking Friends    —Lakebay, WA

"I have a 2 1/2 year old son and expecting in april and we move here a couple years ago and all our family in on the ..."

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Hi S., Welcome to the area! There are some great ways to meet other Moms in our neck of the woods. One way that I have found helpful is joining a MOPS group (Mother...

I don't know where you live but MOPS is a great way to connect with other moms. check out mops.org for a group near you. It is hard to find a babysitter you trust. ...

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Q: She Wants to Wear and Do What They Do and Wear.    —New York, NY

"Hello all, My daughter is 13 years old. We have discussed wearing make up several times and have decided that she ca..."

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well my daughter is ten she has her moments but my sons one is 21 and one is 14 when my 21 was a teen he wanted an earring i told him 16 he did then like 2 yrs later h...

Take her out one day just you and her, like to macy's wink at the counter girl and have her explain to her that she has a beautiful face and she should wait until she...

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Q: Separating from Husband. Any Parenting Advice?    —Seattle, WA

"Hi everyone My husband and I need to separate. We have a two year old son. Any co parenting advice out there for par..."

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Hello T.: Sorry to hear about your coming decisions and I hope the best for all of you. There is a Dr. out there M. Gary Neuman, that is fantastic in this area. H...

Keep communicating with your husband and don't talk through the kids. Also really don't talk bad about him even if he talks bad about you no matter what, if you feel t...

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