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Dog Just Died,how Can I Make It Easier for My 6 Year Old???
Asked by S.P. from Miami
on October 31, 2008
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After a long and beautiful life,we had to let our dog gizzi go.He was with me for 20 years.Gizzi He was already old when my first daughter was born.But he loved her so...
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- I am so sorry for you and your family! We lost our dogs almost two years ago. Yes I think doind a service and letting your daughter be a part of it is an excellent...
- I'm so sorry. I dread the day (one day hopefully far, far, far, in the future) when we will have to deal with this. Our kids will be older, but they will have raised...
- First of all, my sympathies to you and your family. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. They really are a member of your family. I'm a retired elem. teacher and ove...
My 5 Year Old Keeps Waking Me Up!
Asked by S.G. from San Antonio
on October 12, 2009
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My five year old, on and off, has been waking me up averagely 2 times/night, saying she's scared. If she had her way, she'd want to sleep in my bed, or lay down with ...
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- My almost 5-year-old sometimes has nightmares. I don't want it to disturb my sleep either, but I know she is scared. I told her that if she sneaks into my bed and do...
- Dear S., I'm not here to be mean or anything but why are you taking the night light away? Your child is afraid of something. At this age it could just be stress rela...
- Your 5 year old needs some "Dream Coins". These are Half dollars or Gold dollar coins. We call them "dream coins". They have "magic powers". When you place them under ...
My 5 Year Old Is a Very Picky Eater
Asked by J.L. from Baton Rouge
on September 27, 2006
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My 5 year old little boy is a very picky eater. He would eat hotdogs, chicken nuggets and french fries every night if I let him. I really want to establish good eating...
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- We've always rewarded our kids for being brave enough to try new foods, and they're usually good about it. Some of their favorite healthy foods are fun ones to eat. ...
- We have an approach to this at our house and it seems to work for us. At the table the kids help make thier own plates, this makes it seem like they have some control...
- I had the same problem with my now 8 year old and she is much better but still picky. We tried ranch on everything and that got her started trying things more. We ev...
Staying Home with 5 Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tulsa
on September 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. I am a SAHM of a 5 year old little boy who is in pre k this year. I have two step kids, but they are not with us much. I have chosen to continue to stay...
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- Please do not let anyone try to make you think that you have to get a job!! Taking care of a 5 yr old, a husband, and a home is a full time job. I am in the exact op...
- You are very fortunate to be able to be a sahm. However for some reason you seem to be unsecure. Why is it so important what other people think? Enjoy your family! ...
- Since this is a different era, if you don't already have a degree you may consider getting one. SAHM truly doesn't last forever in the 21st century. Not placing your...
My 5 Year Old Daughter Is Wearing Me Down
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on April 19, 2011
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Hi, I'm a single mom. I have a fiancee, 18 year old daughter headed to college, and a 4 almost 5 year old daughter. I work from home, so I am home with her all day lon...
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- I have 3 girls. 16, 10, and 6. I know you say you only work an hour at a time and that you give her lots of attention. I'm sure you do, but what this sounds like to m...
- I really wouldn't recommend the Love and Logic thing with a child who is already totally in control. That's more of a program on how to give her even more choices and...
- There's a pamphlet that I read & reread when my girls were little. You can find it online at http://www.ntmu.net/lovingcommand.htm.
6 Year Old Still in Pull Ups at Night
Asked by C.T. from Dallas
on December 9, 2009
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My 6 year old son (7 in March) still needs pull ups at night. He sleeps so soundly he doesn't wake up to go to the bathroom. I limit his water intake prior to bed an...
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- my nephew was like this, my sister had his adnoids removed and it seemed to work. I don't know what the connection is buy some other parents she knew did the same thin...
- My brother wet his bed until he was close to 10. He was always such a sleeper. They didn't have pullups back then; however, I am sure my mom would have liked them. Als...
- Mine turned 6 in September. He still wears a pull up at night. We were told not ot worry about it either.
My Nearly 6 Year Old Son Will NOT Eat Vegetables
Asked by J.A. from Cincinnati
on January 29, 2009
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Can anyone give me any pointers on how to get my nearly 6 year old son to eat vegetables. he only eats corn. I have tried carrots and after 7 hours between two diffe...
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- Our son will eat just about anything if he can dip it in Ranch dressing. Would something like that, or cheese sauce, work? Also, if there's any way you could get him...
- wow...obviously if he isn't eating vegetables after SEVEN hrs....he's not going to. If you keep going this route he will definitely dread lunch/supper time at home and...
- Only read a couple of other responses, but have to put mine in as well. Making him sit like that is ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!!!! There are hardly any kids who eat veggies at t...
Very Unfocused 5 Year Old Boy in Kinder. HELP!!!!!!
Asked by L.B. from San Diego
on January 29, 2008
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I getting letters home saying that my son is not focused and he won't do his work ect. He is very bright, he just likes to play people. If he can get away with not d...
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- When there is a problem with kids, one of the best things you can do is help him to own the problem. Explain what the dimensions of the problems are and why you care ...
- Take him out of school for a year and see if it helps. or... you can ask the school psycholigist what they think...but remember you are his Mom. Talk with the teach...
- Hi L., My daughter (6 at the time)would do the drama reward thing at school, crying everyday for attention. She loves to perform so likes attention focused on her. We...
6 Year Old Pooping on Himself.
Asked by Y.R. from New York
on June 7, 2010
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Hi i am 18 year old mother with a 6 year old son. i am having a serious problem. he is always pooping on himself. everyday from the morning to the night i have to be ...
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- Dear Y., I apologize for some of the other moms that commented on your age and your son's age. I am sure you did not come here to be judged but for advice. And I pro...
- Well, I just read your "What Happened" response. Did you take any of the wise advice the other mother's gave you like taking him to the pediatrician?? If not, I can'...
- Hi... Firstly, did the school psychologist just leave you hanging like that? Without knowing your situation, my first thought is that maybe he's trying to get your at...
Snoring 5 Year Old
Asked by S.R. from Sacramento
on June 26, 2008
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My daughter snores.. BIG time. Should I be concerned? Is this a health issue or is she just very tired? She is not overweight nor sleeps with a humidifier or any other...
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- snoring is definitely a sypmptom of something aray. Dr. Arta Vakhshoori, DDS addresses this symptom, indeed is a specialist of such disorders. Her office is located ...
- Yes! You should be concerned. Please have her adenoids checked with an ENT. My daughter had the same issue but we didn't catch it until she was almost nine. Her adenoi...
- Dear S., My son snores like a freight train. Funny thing is...everyone makes accusations that he gets that from me. I always beg to differ as I am simply too dainty...
