Babysitting the Grand Kids
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Does Your Child Tell You to "Shut Up" or "Get OUT"
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on March 20, 2012
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I was watching a movie on netflix that was marketed toward younger kids maybe 5 to 8 year olds? Had to do with Mermaids. My 5 year old really like Mermaids, so I said ...
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- I think I finally let my oldest go to the park by herself at like 9 or 10 but local laws are different as well as maturity. I take my 2 & 3 year old A LOT to our local...
- I know how easy it is to get ticked off at mouthy kids and say the wrong thing, don't beat yourself up about it. I was at a waterpark with my kids last summer. They ...
- Only one of my children told me to "get out" and then they only did it once. When he and I finished, my other kids knew better if they didn't know better before. ...
New Grandson Cries/screams and Doesn't Sleep over an Hour at a Time
Asked by K.J. from Houston
on November 19, 2010
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our newest grandson, 3 1/2 WEEKS old, is the first child of my youngest son and our daughter in law. i'm just curious if any of you Moms have any feedback about this s...
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- Some people swear by Colic Calm, an herbal supplement. Baby probiotics will probably help the gas/burping, but make sure to get one without milk protein. Solaray Ba...
- I went through this with my youngest until she was 10 weeks old. It turned out to be an allergy to dairy. Once I eliminated all dairy from my diet (I was also breast...
- Don't make her switch to formula if breastfeeding is going well. I would say burp more, swaddle, and try to get a rhythm down - feed, wake time, sleep. You don't say...
Help with a Only Child for a WAHM Mom
Asked by R.S. from Denver
on July 2, 2009
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Moms: I love all the help and am hoping you can help me figure out what to do.
I have one child, a 7yr old boy(I am a late in life mom so one is all it's going to be)...
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- I work at home too, I have a 7 year old, a 3 year old and a 1 year old. Luckily they have each other to playwith but they still drive me nuts when I am trying to get ...
- I think you have had great advice - I work at home part time but I'm also a child psychologist. Your son needs some limit-setting. First, when you're working, he needs...
- play days, even if the kids are at your house they keep each other occupied. I have a much better time with my daughter when she has a friend over instead of the const...
When Should My Child Start Walking?
Asked by H.B. from Portland
on July 7, 2009
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My child has been pretty right on when it comes to developmental gains, except walking. Maybe I am being crazy, but my son is now 13 months and every time I let go of...
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- A bit late, but I wanted to add a couple of notes: 1) you are definitely still in the normal range of development 2) late walking runs in families--ask your pa...
- My daughter didnt start walking until almost 18 months. It was so hard to wait as all of her other friends had been walking for MONTHS. She held my fingers and walked ...
- My daughter didn't let go until she was 17 months. We tried physical therapy and everything (waste of time). She could do it, but she was afraid. She also has the v...
Mom and Daughter Co-Parenting Grandson
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on July 27, 2011
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How many of you have lived with this situation? I'm getting really frustrated and a lot of little things are piling up. Last night my grandson ran in the house, trip...
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- I agree. You are not co-parents. You are a grandmother whose daughter is taking advantage of you. That does not entitle you to "parent" your grandchild. Your daughter ...
- The primary issue here is your relationship with your daughter. You need to stop allowing her to avoid her responsibilities as a mother and as an adult. There is not...
- Your daughter wants to "have her cake and eat it too". She doesn't want to do the grunt work or raising her child, yet wants the title of mommy. She needs to take fu...
Do You Have a Child Who as Been Diagnosed with ADHD?
Asked by P.:. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2011
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My son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. My husband and I really don't want to put him on medication and are hoping we can find an alternative way to address the issue...
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- Yep. We don't do Rx Meds*, but I homeschool my son. If we needed to put him in public awayschool, I'm pretty sure we'll start the meds route. 8 hours and *no accomm...
- Our son has been under medical care for ADHD symptoms since he was three. He wasn't officially diagnosed until he was five, but AAP rules now allow diagnosis as young ...
- My son went through a period just before after he turned 3 where over night he started acting like he had Aspergers or Autism and was bouncing off the walls crazy. We...
Questions About Adopting a Child
Asked by C.M. from Cincinnati
on December 9, 2010
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A little bit of background... When my husband and I had decided we were ready to start a family, we had trouble conceiving. After a few years, we sought assistance. ...
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- I do not have a personal experience.... however here is what has happened for our family. My brother and SIL went through numerous classes and courses to become fos...
- We adopted our daughter internationally, from Ukraine. She has mild cerebral palsy and she waited because of it. Please explore the world of International special need...
- My husband and I ttc for 3 years (5 Clomid, 4 IUIs, 1 IVF) before we had our son who is now 18 months old. When he was 4 months old, we were approached by a birthmom c...
Seeking Help with Grandson's Transition to Kindergarten
Asked by S.H. from Boston
on October 24, 2008
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My grandson was in daycare and is now transitioning into kindergarten and seems to be unhappy. At night he says he has a tummy ache and again in the morning which lea...
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- Maybe someone is picking on him. Kids can be very mean these days. My son kept going to the nurse in the afternoon saying he was sick and in the mornings he dragged ...
- I would go, and observe what it is like for yourself, or herself. I did, and was shocked. No wonder mine was having issues. They put them out with secondgraders with n...
- It sounds like your grandson is having a hard time with this transition and balancing all the activities. I know if I had to be shuttled to 5 different places every ...
Grandma with 16 Yr. Old Grandson Living with Her
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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I have my 16 yr. old grandson living with me due to a situation at his home. I became his court apointed guardian. He could go home now, but wants to stay with me to c...
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- He sounds like a typical gifted child if you ask me. The need to have sound knowledge before accepting a fact or making a decision is characteristic. Some things that ...
- J., I agree with the idea that he should look it up. Then maybe he could discuss his findings with you later. My father's favorite thing to say to us was "I don't k...
- J., My heart goes out to you, and thank god for you. You are someone very special. There is a book out that is helping me called,"How to Talk So TEENS Will Listen and...
Strong Willed Child
Asked by J.P. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2009
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Help!!! Can anyone else relate?? I have a 28 month old little boy who I would do anything for but lately he has become quite the handful (yes, I have heard of the te...
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- I am sorry to read about so many of you having this kind of problems, God gave us the instruction book for training up our children, that He has given us, but instead ...
- It sounds like you have a "spirited child"...I have one of those two and just read a great book, "Raising Your Spirited Child". It's a matter of figuring out what wor...
- Yes, I can relate. It's probably just his age and personality that you will just have to wait out. But you could try to give him some control in certain parts of his l...
