Children's Hospital: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Baby in NICU
Asked by E.R. from Stockton
on May 9, 2008
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My 9 day old is in the NICU and has been since birth, basically because he came a little early and initially had trouble breathing and now is working on his nippling. ...
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- Hi. I am so sorry that you have to go through this. My daughter was in the NICU for a little more than a week because she was early and they just wanted to make sure t...
- Oh for modern science and advancement. Take a deep breathe. You are doing just fine. Yes, the hormones are raging but this too will pass. I had my premature baby six w...
- Dear E.: I totally know the feeling, but the joy I feel right now as I sit in bed on Mother's Day with my twins. It is one of the hardest things to deal with, and ...
Obsessive/compulsive/worry Type of Personality in a 6 Year Old
Asked by J.F. from Cleveland
on December 15, 2008
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Hi everyone. I'd like to start by saying that my 6 year old is such a pleasant, beautiful kid. Over the past several months, we have noticed the worrying get out of...
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- J., When anxiety interferes with his ability to function, it is time to seek treatment. Anxiety to that degree is not a phase and treatment is highly effective. H...
- maybe it is a 6 year old boy thing!! Mine has some very similar things- the obsession with numbers- we are constantly counting things, talking about how many days, hou...
- I think I have his twin. Except our subject is science instead of math. (Which he is rather upset about because Math is an every day thing and science is not.) We ju...
"Seeking Advice on 6 Year Old Bed Wetting"
Asked by S.A. from Detroit
on July 31, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle a 6 year old boy who wets the bed every night. He is in such a deep sleep that he doesn't even know that he h...
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- I still get this from my 5-1/2 year old daughter. We have been watching the liquids after dinner and making sure she sits until she pees before bed. Still happens as s...
- I would put a pull-up on him at night. He may not want to feel like he is wearing a "diaper" - so, they have these new kind out that look just like boxer shorts!! In...
- Hi S., I just went through this with my 6 year old son a few months ago. It just started to happen more frequently. I also asked the Mamasource Mom's with overwhe...
What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use
Asked by G.G. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then e...
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- G., I have felt your pain. :) My husband came up with a really neat idea, and so far has worked wonders. (We've had the plan in action about 4-5 months now) First o...
- My 10 yr old sets and clears the table every night (pending homework status). She is also responsible for cleaning up any messes she makes. Also, she can dust the fu...
- I have a 16, 14 & 11 year old. I have one discipline method that really REALLY works with them. If I asked them to do something in the past, I dealt with the same re...
Advice for Hospital
Asked by D.K. from Boston
on February 3, 2008
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Hello, I am 25weeks pregnant with my second child and recently found out this baby will need open heart surgery for av septal defect. My husband and I are not from th...
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- D. I am so sorry to hear of your troubles. My son had a problem with his penis when he was born and we were referred to NEMC for care. It is no way as bad as what y...
- First and foremost, I am sorry to hear this news and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Children's is the best place on earth. Really, people c...
- Hi D.- My neighbors 24 month old had av septal defect repaired at Children's when she was younger...while they had luck up until now, they have recently left Children...
6 Year Old STILL Does Not Eat Well.
Asked by M.M. from Baton Rouge
on October 5, 2008
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My 6 year old still does not eat well. I wondered if anyone else had struggled with this. He has never, and I mean never, eaten a fruit or a vegetable. He will eat ...
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- Cut out the junk food. Nachos are ok, since he is getting some cheese there, but no cookies, candy, etc. Give him juice or milk rather than Kool-Aid or soda. Using th...
- First problem is junk food. If it is not in the house he can't eat it. My children occasionally eat junk food, but most of what I keep in the house is fruits and veggi...
- Hi M., I'm a physical therapist who works with children. What you are describing is very common in kids who have overly hypersensitive mouths. If this is true i...
Whether to Medicate My 7 Year Old Son
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on April 24, 2009
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I have a two sons a 7 year old and a 3 year old. My 7 year old has been diagnosed with ADHD (off the chart). I am being told he can only be treated by medication. M...
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- Happy meadows in Berea carries books that offer advice to parents that have children with ADHD. They offer advice about diet and other alternatives to medication. ...
- This is a tough one. i recently put my 5 year old on medication for adhd.it was a very hard decision. she is the smartest child in her class however has a hard time si...
- Get a second and third opinion from very qualified child psycologist before doing anything. ADHD is just the starting point. He may need much more testing. Don't waste...
Braces for a 6 Year Old??
Asked by A.J. from Medford
on June 14, 2011
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My daughter's dentists has recommended that we take her to see an orthodontist. She will be 6 in October and has had a pretty significant under bite ever since her te...
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- They won't necessarily start that young. They'll most likely check her out to plan ahead. I had a retainer because of a significant problem at age 8. My daughter ha...
- Like the others have said, doubt they will actually do anything now, but as a consult will give you future plans.
- My son is 7 and has to see the orthodontist for some spacers b/c his teeth are coming in crooked. Poor kid has inherited my terrible bite! Every person's mouth is ...
Bedwetting 7 Year Old
Asked by F.S. from Chicago
on October 25, 2009
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My 7 year old is still wetting herself at night. I have read all the things saying that this is normal and I am cool with that (although my husband really struggles w...
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- If this only happens at night, then maybe put her in underwear, so she feels the wetness.Put a waterproof mattress cover on, and maybe on top of the sheet one of those...
- I completely understand your request/frustration. My daughter just recently (the last couple weeks) stopped wetting the bed. We eat dinner at 6:30-7:00 so cutting out ...
- Hi F., Don't take this the wrong way, but why is a 7-year old still wearing pull ups? My suggestion is get rid of the pull up, because she won't feel the wettness....
