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Updated Jun 19, 2013

Q: Name Calling    —Milford, CT

"Hello, My daugther goes to pre-school. She started her new school about 3 weeks ago and has been doing amazingl..."

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Hi R., I know how you feel. Sometimes when kids are hurtful to our kid, it is worse on us than it is on them. I'm wondering if the boy called your daughter a "kid...

hi i am L., ihave a daughter name miya also i know spell with an i.do not worry i feel the same way with my kids. just make sure and always ask your chidren questions ...

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Q: Am I Being Too Sensitive?    —Seymour, CT

"Hello moms, My son is turning 7 next week and is having his party at a gym. His best buddy, Patrick, whom he met at ..."

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I would just tell her how disappointed you and your son are that he can't come anymore. I'd be disappointed too. If this is just one incident where they chose somethin...

perhaps you are being too sensitive, and our children feel what we are feeling. also, if your son asks, let him know that they had gotten the other invite first and al...

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Q: Concerned Parent Seeking Advice    —New Haven, CT

"A touchy issue has been brought to my attention. My child was accused of inappropriate touching and I want to find o..."

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Young children are curious. Many will do show-and-tell sort of games. You talk about supervion during playdates. Unless you plan on following the kids around every sin...

Hi BB, This has got to be tough for you. It is hard for me to give specific advice because I do not know the whole story and I understand you not wanting to share ...

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Q: Need Help with Niece's Hygiene and Self-esteem Issues    —West Haven, CT

"Although I am a first-time mother to my infant daughter, I am writing for some advice regarding my teenage niece who ..."

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H. it seems like you've already taken the first step by caring. She needs therapy which she is probably already in and she needs to start feeling self worth again. T...

Hi H., Wow your young niece has a real sad life at this point in time. Is sound to me like she is depressed and has very low self-esteem as you said. Have you tried...

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Q: Peer Problems ALREADY?    —East Haddam, CT

"My Daughter will be 3 in May and since she was around 1, we started spending time with a group of Moms and their chil..."

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My daughter is now 9 years old and a side from her mental illness she is very tall for her age and always has been. She tries to be mother hen to the younger kids and ...

R., I have a six year old son and he wasn't introduce to this until he began Kindergarten and I believe the only reason why is because he was in a preschool for two ye...

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Q: 10 Yr Old Girl Being Targeted with Mean Comments    —Cheshire, CT

"Hi - we moved to a new town in September. My 10 yr old daughter has made friends with a girl (Jane*) in her class. ..."

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Sue is probably looking for attention that she don't gets at home, some kids when others enter their space, they tend to behave rude, you should have a chat with the p...

go all the way to the top there should be a no tolerence policy for bullying in place

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Q: 19 Month Old Scared of Other Children    —Trumbull, CT

"I have a very bright and sweet son who is scared of other kids. He is great with adults and not shy with them at all..."

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Hi L., I have the exact same issue with my son, who is now 2 yrs 9 mos old. My son too is what I'd consider a "sweet" child as he seems to carrie his feelings on his...

I just want to say I'll bet it is not upsetting the other moms, so please don't fret about that :) You have loads of advice, so I won't offer anymore. Good luck!

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Q: My Son's Friend Is Stealing from Him    —Windsor Locks, CT

"Hi, my 9-year old son has a very good friend whom he really likes who just turned 10. This boy comes over our house o..."

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Hi K., I would recommend calling his parents, but not in an accusing way. I would just call and say that you and your son have looked all over for some toys and cal...

Hello, I have an 11 year old step-son that is the one that does the stealing. He goes to friend's homes and sees something he likes and brings them home. You need t...

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Q: Feeling Left Out    —Madison, CT

"I have been very active in my community for 14 years and I have always wanted to be popular and have my kids have lot..."

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You may be trying TOO HARD and worrying too much about it. People are busy and you shouldn't take it personally. If you constantly call you could become a nuisance a...

FD, It sounds like you are placing way too much value on what others think of you and your kids. Just get them involved in things they are interested in and they wil...

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Q: Advice on "Mean Girls."    —Westport, CT

"I have two daughters in elementary school. The constant change of BFFs and malicious fighting that goes on between gi..."

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beleive me it happens to boys as well. When my son was in jr. high the boys would pick on him because he would not be presurred into doing the things they wanted to do...

Hi T., I remember when my girls were in school...school is the toughest place for kids to endure if you ask me when it comes to fitting in and relationships. Kids are...

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