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My Child WILL NOT Entertain Himself EVER!!
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on September 9, 2011
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I am a SAHM again after having worked the last two years. My son is 4 1/2 and attends a 2 1/2 hour a day pre-k program. My son has never been one to play by himself....
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- Yes. Go back in time to when he was a newborn, then an infant and toddler and teach him the skills needed to entertain himself. :-) From the very start I made sure ...
- HI... First of all, you sound like an excellent momma and care so much. He is lucky to have you. I agree that it is good to find more balance... I started just m...
- He follows you and demands attention because you allow it lol. You need to take control of your day back. Explain to him that this will be the new routine. he will ...
Which Kid Should Share Their Bedroom? Crib or Toddler Bed?
Asked by N.H. from Detroit
on October 31, 2008
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Hey ladies! I have all daughters (ages 6, 20 months and one due in December). Can you give me your feedback on which sisters need to share a room? Here's a little m...
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- I have 2 opinions.. First my daughter is now 6 and she would flip out if she had to share her room with her little sister(shes 17 months) and Im not sure I would, at ...
- Hey N.!! Congratulations on your new addition.. it definately creates some excitement!!! It has kind of already been said... but I think the one factor you REALL...
- I'm sorry but I have to agree with your husband on this one. We have three boys and we moved my middle one into the oldest one's room when the baby was born. It has ...
How Do You Know If Your Child Is Ready for Potty Training?
Asked by L.F. from Dallas
on June 11, 2012
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My 23 month old DD has been peeing on the potty almost every time I put her on it for the past four days, however, she doesn't stay dry between pottying. I just read...
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- Amen Riley J!!!!! Another thought - if your child can't get her pants up and down by herself that could be a bit of a problem. To me, potty trained means they go...
- With my first child, I found that we practiced for quite some time and it didn't completely click for her until a month before she turned 3. Thats when she knew what ...
- sounds like she's ready-go for it! if she's not interested, wait a few months and try again. if she can hold it for long periods of time and is interested in using the...
JFF - For Halloween - What Movies Scared the Bleep Out of You as a Kid?
Asked by B.E. from New York
on October 29, 2011
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Both my brother and I were terrified by "House on Haunted Hill" with Vincent Price. It was the Saturday afternoon Creature Feature and we both had horrible nightmares...
Do You Put a Limits on Your Child's Xmas Wish List?
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on November 13, 2011
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Just wondering if you are "realistic" with your child about their Christmas list or if you let them dream.
My stepdaughter is 10 and in the past she didn't want so ...
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- I think the things my daughter asked for was a sign that we already give her everything she could actually have or desire. I asked her what she wanted for xmas. Sh...
- I began letting my son go through the Toys R Us Big book at a very early and mark off things that interested him....he could assign them as must haves all the way down...
- From the get go I explain to my kids how much things are & how much mommy has to spend on shopping trips now I take that lesson & teach them that during the holidays.I...
Jff-what Is the Toy Your Child Has...
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on August 9, 2011
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What is the toy your child has that the first time you saw it you had a childhood flashback or an "I had one of those!" moments?
My 18mo daughter is starting to lov...
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- When my daughter was into the My Little Pony's and then later Barbie's, I think I was more excited for Barbie's than she was at first! For my youngest it was all the...
- I would have to go with the glow worm we received recently. :)
- Pet shops, vivid imagination "please don't forget the merlot on the way home" LOL.
Second Child
Asked by S.P. from Indianapolis
on November 1, 2006
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what is a way i can start now with my four and a half year old on what it will be like to have a new brother or sister i want to do my best not to have him be upset ...
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- Talk to him about it from the begining let him know what a good big brother you think he will be and how much the baby loves him. Also it is very important that he kno...
- My girls are 3.5 years apart. I told my oldest right away and made it exciting for her. I don't thnk she really got it until I was ready to pop and we were getting t...
- S., I would say the best way to prepare him is talking with him about all the details of being a baby and possibly refer him back to when he was a little baby how m...
Child Being Traumatized
Asked by J.A. from Albany
on July 16, 2009
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My 2 and a half year old daughter recently started supervised visits with her father @ a local childrens agency. The visits are on Tuesdays from 6-7. The visits have...
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- Good luck with this! I hope not but I think they will aske the judge and he/she will decide what is best for the child. Don't be surprised if they say that every chi...
- Hi J., Is there counseling available for your daughter? I have two girls 6 & 4 that I'm starting to have counseling for. There are child counselors out there who ...
- I spent many years doing foster care and family visits were mandated "always" Although I truly feel for you and your daughters anxiety I also know that the courts fee...
Preparing 3 Year Old for Second Child
Asked by M.C. from Rockford
on June 10, 2008
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I have a friend who is pregnant with her second child. Was wondering if anyone has some good ideas for her to prepare her 3 year old daughter for the baby. Her daughte...
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- Some quick advice as I went through this in September with my 2 year old daughter welcoming her baby sister into the world. Of all the things that come with pregnancy...
- Hi M., I suggest doing a social story with the older child. This consists of taking pictures of her and of her pregnant mommy and putting the pages together and m...
- I am in the same position and all I try to do is include my son in everything. I don't talk about the baby all the time, but if he gives me a hug, I will casually men...
"Special Needs" Child Keeps Scratching My Daughter in Preschool.
Asked by A.S. from Philadelphia
on October 6, 2011
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Over the past 4 weeks or so my 3 y.o. daughter has had 3 incident reports from school due to her being scratched...always on the neck. Over the past few weeks she als...
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- I would talk to the director and say that you found out x from the teacher and your child continues to be hurt by this child. If something is not done, then you need t...
- You know what really bothers me about your story is that the kids are being told to not react to being hurt! That isn't okay, your child has every right to react and c...
- Special needs or not, no kid should be injuring your child at preschool. Request your child be changed to another room. If that can't happen the school has to do wha...
