Acting Up: Simplicity
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How to Correct Bad Behaviors
Asked by L.V. from Las Vegas
on December 1, 2009
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My boys are pretty hyper, defiant, whiny, rough with each other, tattle tellers, and they cry for every little thing.I don't know what else to do. We are moving into ...
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- I think the best way to stop bad behavior is by reinforcing good behavior. Make a positive behavior chart for each of your kids. You can either list all the good beh...
- You hit the nail on the head when you said "my short fuse and high temper".....kids learn what they see and experiance more than what you tell them. First thing I wou...
- MAGIC 123.... it's an incredible program and it's simple... check it out. It might be available at the local library, if not then try and google it. Every friend of m...
Need Some Advice Here!
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2008
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ok to make a long story short I am married with three children, 17 1/2, 9 and 7. in the last month my 17 yr old (who is from my previous marriage...but has always live...
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- Dear L., You may find some relief in accepting that you can't present it to your children in a neat package so that they understand and accept and feel great about th...
- Best advice I can give you on this one............you're going to have to let it ride out. Nothing you can say is going to make it any easier or make her less rebelli...
- L., I feel your pain and concern. My oldest daughter is 15 and we have been going through similar events. Last year her attitude changed horribly and we found out tha...
Follow up to Earlier Question: Teaching Gratitude
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on September 7, 2011
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I had posted earlier about my 4 year old DD flipping out at the mall today over a toy - picking one out, then changing her mind, then wanting both, and me not giving i...
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- We say grace every dinner (you do not have to make it religious) and then we talk about the good things that we appreciate from that day. (It helps dinner conversatio...
- I've been meaning to post this same question! My 3.5 year old son is always focusing on what's next/what others have/what he doesn't have instead of appreciating what ...
- exactly what Sue W said! model gratitude. Talk about how lucky you are the blessings you have recieved
5 Yr. Old with Hyperactivity Problem
Asked by R.W. from Albany
on May 23, 2008
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Hi ladies, this is the first post for me. Does anyone have a child with a hyperactivity problem? My daughter is the youngest in her kindergarden class(sept. birthday...
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- Hi there, I've heard about a lot of success with dietary changes. I just googled "food diet for hyperactive children" and came up with the following, right off the b...
- I just started reading a great book called "Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Allergies & Asthma" by Dr. Kenneth Bock. Its very easy to read w/ lots o...
- As a special ed teacher, I has the opportunity to work with all sorts of children. Including pleanty who were labeled with "ADHD." Although your daughter does not ...
Whos House Is It Anyways?
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2010
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I have a very important question: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 yrs this coming October. The house is in his name only since i was the one to move in...
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- Everything that Marda said is spot on. I don't know if this will help but I googled your question and I got this website. http://www.womansdivorce.com/divorce-pr...
- Hi Sunflower----I guess that if there is a split and possible divorce, all of that will be settled in court. Be sure to get representation should that ever happen. ...
- wow. yeah if it's not yours and you don't contribute, why are you still being his maid - is he paying you at least minimum wage for that, i wonder. honey it sounds lik...
Dream/nightmare Interpretation
Asked by A.K. from New York
on April 30, 2008
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Hi,
Last night I had an awful dream involving my daughter. So awful that I really don't want to even say what it was, but I guess I kind of have to.
I dreamt th...
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- I can't interpret dreams, but I've had similarly frightening dreams about a gastank blowing up and other things where someone in my family died. I always have the sen...
- Call me a cynic, but honestly I think you're just stressed out. Get some more exercise or do something fun... that's what usually cures my crazy dreams.
- Your dream could be reflecting your feeling that you are the only one who can protect your daughter. Thats a good motherly instinct- and possibly true.
*Simplify*
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 5, 2011
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What ways do you *simplify* your life? (any or all realms ~ relationships, household, duties, spirit, kids, etc.)
I love the idea of living simply ~ or simplifying...
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- Don't buy anything until you've needed it three times. Throw out anything that isn't useful, meaningful, and/or brings beauty to your life. I will get caught up in ...
- Personally, I abhor "collections" of things. The only thing I collect is books. I have tried to make it clear to my family and friends that I do not desire more "stu...
- For me it's all about routine & pre-planning. I get as many things ready the night before as I can (ensure sport uniforms are clean & dry, get the coffee pot ready & ...
Moving Again! (Just a Mild Vent)
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on November 11, 2011
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Oh man not another move. This will be #7 in 5 years. I don't want to complain because its a blessing we sold our house after 11 months on the market, but I'm so tire...
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- WHAT ABOUT THE GRANDMA THAT "DOESN'T" COUNT? It saddens me the most to read (grandma75 doesn't count)...why are you moving so much? Have you been evicted again...
- I just wanted to say hang in there!! That doesn't sound like fun at all and I don't blame you for balking. I don't agree that since he is working and going to school ...
- Wow! 7 moves in 5 years! I don't think I would have unpacked all my boxes! Why so many moves? Hope it all works out for you!
Pre-teens and Young Teens
Asked by J.D. from Panama City
on May 19, 2008
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Is there anyone out there with middle school girls? How do you handle crushes? There seems to be a "need" to have a boyfriend. My daughter is about the only one not al...
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- HI Jeanette, Does your daughter have her dad active in her life? If so, then have him start to "date" her and treat her like a queen; showing her how young men are su...
- I feel your pain I am the mother of three a son 12, and two daughters 15 and 17. I set an age limit of when they can start dating a long time ago and that age limit is...
- When I was in middle school I had a boyfriend and all we did was talk on the phone. I was in 8th grade. My sister is also in 8th grade right know and likes people but ...
Need Help Answering One of "Those" Questions to 4 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on April 25, 2011
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My son recently asked me how he came out of my belly? I said we went to the Dr and he helped take you out. Then he asked if the Dr. cut him out of my tummy. The ans...
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- I'd be honest and just tell him Mommies have place down there by where your pee comes out and that's where babies come out and it's called the "birth canal". That way...
- here's a responce from another mom, on another website back in 2008: "Well, if you would have asked me how I would PLAN to tell my 3 1/2 year old and how I actually...
- This is why I'm so thankful I had c-sections! I often wonder how vaginal-birth Mommies answer this question. It's so easy for me, I have the scar and everything. ...
