Going Back to Work: Child, Princess
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Seeking Advice on 5 Year Old Daughter Who Is down on Herself
Asked by M.T. from Houston
on July 8, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who will start kindergarten this fall. She just recently started telling me she hates herself. She thinks she's ugly, and she wishes she d...
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- My 3 year old daughter does this too. She gets so down on herself all the time and it just breaks my heart. I have figured out that she is not mirroring TV, she is mir...
- Someone is feeling left out and it's probably related to her new sister. It doesn't mean that she doesn't love her sister and it is normal for a 5 year old to experien...
- M., You are right to be concerned. This is not normal. Get her some help, it maybe just some counseling will help. Make sure she grows up close to Jesus. Bible stud...
How Do I Get My 5 Year Old to Sleep in Her Own Bed All Night?
Asked by D.S. from Phoenix
on January 29, 2008
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I have a beautiful 5 year old daughter that will not sleep in her own bed. We have tried it all, She's the baby of the family, so I think that may be some of the caus...
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- try just putting her back in her own bed when she comes to yours. it will probably be a whole lot of lost sleep for you for a while, but consistency is important. i th...
- Hello Darlene, I'm assuming she is sleeping in your bed with you and your husband?? My children are not as old as yours, but there was a phase where my 3 year old o...
- I would suggest the good ole supper nanny way. Tell her that she will be sleeping in her own bed now and that she is no welcome to crawl into your bed anymore (unless...
5 Year Old Twin Throwing Tantrums and Trying to Be in Control
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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I am looking for the experience and advice of the women of this group. I have 5 year old twin girls and am having an issue with one of them. She has been giving me and...
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- We had something similar...we used a positive reward chart...stickers...when the chart was completed she earned this cheap princess thing I got at Walmart. For your o...
- Hi M., I would recommend checking out Tuesday's Child. www.tuesdayschildchicago.org I saw that you work full-time, but they have a Saturday program (9:30-12), you...
- Try having a picture list with the order that things go in the morning. When they wake up set the timer, when it goes off they start their list. if they stop they go...
Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party...
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- My 5 yo daughter just had a party. Here's what we did. 1. as the girls were arriving, they had their fingernails painted 2. they then decorated their goodie bags...
- There is a great place in downtown Roselle called Creative Arts Learning Studio. I've been to one of their parties - they are awesome. Both the boys and girls loved ...
- I was just telling my husband about an idea I had heard. Instead of having a cake already decorated, buy or make larger cupcakes and give each child a portion of frost...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
Is My 5 Year Old Spoiled?
Asked by D.W. from Modesto
on January 24, 2008
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My daughter is 5 years old and over the weekend I had some extra money and decided to redecorate her room. We went to Micheals Craft store and bought some shelves, a c...
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- D., Just by the tone of your e-mail, it sounds like you're really stressed. I bet it has a lot more to do with "first time mom, full time college student and work...
- Hi D.. My name is Cindy and I am the mother of 3. I have 2 boys, ages 8 and 6, and a little girl, age 3. All children have to be taught thankfulness. With mine, I ...
- I am a single mom of a daughter who is now 14 yrs old. I have been struggling with this myself. My daughter started at a young age also and is still doing it today. I ...
Out of Control 5 Year Old
Asked by T.L. from Richmond
on June 26, 2010
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My 5 year old daughter is out of control. She is extremely spoiled. Everytime we go to any store, whether its the grocery store, Walmart, or the auto parts store, she ...
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- i love to oue the LOVE and LOGIC way you can find books in your local library or checkout loveandlogic.com i think that leaving the store is good but i use the phras...
- Awesome answers! Just keep the mindset--"I will not negotiate with terrorists!" HA! And the other moms are right, time-out can be anywhere! good luck.
- I'm a little puzzled to be honest. You are complaining that your OWN child is spoiled? They know what causes that now... Seriously, not trying to be snarky, but if she...
Help with 5 Year Old Talking Back to Teacher & Parents
Asked by L.K. from San Antonio
on August 18, 2009
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My 5 year old daughter talks back whenever she doesn't get her way or gets an answer she doesn't like. Time outs don't seem to help. How do I get her to stop making ug...
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- In my work as a therapist, I talk to children about "The Magic Three": Good faces, good voices and good words. I tell them they can say anything to their teachers/pare...
- The talk back beast rears its ugly head every once and again in our home, and right now our 11 year old is struggling with this. Be prepared for it to come back later...
- bad choices = bad consequences, start taking things away from her, whatever she likes.
Gift Idea for 6 y.o. Girl, Please!
Asked by D.H. from Portland
on February 11, 2011
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I need a gift idea for a 6 y.o. girl. Under $15; girl is not super "girly", i.e. I'm trying to avoid princess stuffl
Thanks!
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- If she likes art you could get her a bag or box of some sort & fill it with crayons, markers, colored pencils, coloring books, construction paper, stickers, etc.
- -Art/ project kit -pet shops -game -books -movie
- can never have enough crafts, art supplies unless you know she doesnt like (most kids like) light up or colorful soccer ball
3Rd Birthday - Princess Theme
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on May 27, 2009
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My daughter is turning three next week and wants a princess themed party. I need ideas on WHAT to do at the party. Is she too young for a bounce house? We will only...
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- I have a 3 year old and she loves bounce houses! I don't think she's too young. I think you can get a princess cake at Tom Thumb. If you have an idea of what you want ...
- She is definitely not too young for a bounce house! I just had one at my house for a group of different aged kids and my 3 year old are her 2 year old cousins had the...
- Hi J., These are all great ideas. I have a tea room is McKinney, Alice's Tea Shoppe (I recently closed down lunches and only doing teas, special events, showers, lu...
