Good Hygiene
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7-Year Old Who Has a Sassy Attitude Often
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on April 15, 2008
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I have a seven year old daughter who recently has a sassy comeback or expression when we speak to her or want to discuss a concern with her. If we tell her that her re...
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- HaHaHa . . . I know the frustration. I have to say it's just girls. They get SO emotional and it's hard to get through to some. I have a 6 year old who is the funn...
- My daughter, 8, began with the attitude around 6. It's very common in girls. We would tell her that until she can be nice, we weren't going to respond to her. I'll ...
- Girls. I have a 5 year old and she does the EXACT same thing. She is a good girl... they just get emotional. Sometimes it's just things they learn in school too. We ta...
How Do I Get My 13 Year Old Son to Be Accountable?
Asked by E.H. from Portland
on April 14, 2011
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So, my 13 year old is going through the same thing they all do, I am pretty sure. He does not put on clean clothes, brush his teeth, shower, clear his dishes, do his ...
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- The Love and Logic books are perfect for these issues. In fact, they pretty much cover all areas of parenting from preschool through high school. They will help you es...
- I think nagging is a mom's job. And a 13 year old taking something off mom's desk even though she told him not to is pretty normal. If that's the worst he does, th...
- consequences, yes make a list and it has to be every little thing give him chores to do everyday. Really with the showering thing that is odd to me because most 13 ye...
Flu Shot for Pregnant Mommy?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Every year I always get a flu shot and so does my husband. I am currently pregnant due in January. I would assume that I will be told that it is importa...
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- I personally would get the shot. My son is just over 2 now so I didn't have to worry about the new H1N1 vaccine with him, but I did get the regular seasonal flu shot ...
- Lillian, PLEASE read Dr. Sears , The Vaccine Book or Stephanie Cave;s vaccine book to read about a safe schedule. www.mercola.com can explain flu shots also. The CD...
- I got the flu shot when I was pregnant & the H1N1 shot. This year the shots will be combined. My pediatrician and my midwife both told me the flu shot was a great id...
Super Active 15 Month Old Wearing Me Out...
Asked by C.P. from Los Angeles
on May 15, 2010
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What can I do to help my 15 month old son to nap and sleep better and become less frustrated and cranky before we are even done with one outing, chore or activity?
He...
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- You really got your hands full mommy. My 17 month old gives me a run for my money as well, but what I would love to suggest is to try YOUR BABY CAN PRODUCTS it work wo...
- hello!! It seems to me you are giving him too much attention, and when he screams etc he knows that you will give him what he wants ... and thats attention, just wa...
- Have you talked to the doctor about this? I think your son probably needs a full evaluation to find out what is causing him to be so unsettled. It sounds like you ar...
Swine Flu Outbreak - What to Do?
Asked by J.C. from Boston
on May 2, 2009
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What are other parents doing about the swine flu outbreak? We decided not to take our 9 month old daughter to indoor playgroups, but are still going to the playground,...
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- So what did you do during the winter months to help protect yourself from the "regular" flu?
- I don't think you need to do anything differently at all. Did you avoid everyplace in the wintertime when the regular flu abounds? I admit to also feeling a little p...
- First, sleep when your baby sleeps. If she naps, you nap. Only way to rest...sleep in installments just like she does. OK, Flu. I am not at all sure this flu is th...
Child Behavior
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on May 4, 2009
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Moms, this is quite a different subject, but one to finally address and hope there is a mom out there dealing with the same issue. I have a 9 year old that will refus...
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- The covering her ears and looking away from the toilet is a sensory issue. I don't really have any advice on how to deal with the period issue, my daughter is only 6, ...
- I'm sure that when she reaches puberty, she'll do what she has to do and will get over it. In the meantime, why do you care if she looks in the toilet? So what! You...
- My daughter who is now almost 13 also hated to flush when she was younger. She once had a clogged toilet overflow, and that started it. I told her to flush last and ...
Bad Habit
Asked by L.B. from Stockton
on July 31, 2010
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Any good remedies for a 3 yr old that loves to pick his nose? He knows about the germs and that he's not supposed to do it so he'll just go hide and do it. Thanks!
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- Um, you have to pick your nose sometimes. Children have to learn to blow their noses, but even I cannot always do what needs to be done with blowing, and I'm an adult...
- my fiance had an uncle who was missing a finger... when he was young his uncle told him the "booger monster" ate it... he has never picked his nose since! LOL.
- Hi L., Different angle: If a person is well hydrated the "boogers" don't accumulate. He won't feel a need to pick at them to get them out. Try more water during ...
Getting a Potty Trained Child to Wipe Themself.
Asked by K.V. from Huntsville
on September 27, 2006
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MY SON IS 4 HE IS POTTY TRAINED BUT I STILL WIPE HIS BOTTOM FOR HIM. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS SILLY BUT I AM AFRAID THAT WHEN IT'S TIME FOR HIM TO START KINDERGARDEN HE STIL...
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- When you're at home make him go back into the bathroom and keep wiping until he gets it right. Raising kids is long and tedious but practice makes better. my son is 6....
- I have a four yr old daughter, and I have the same issue. I go behind her and wipe all the time, because I have this phobia that she may get meningitis or something, w...
- My oldest had the same problem when she was 4, finally I had to stick to my guns and say NO I am not doing it for u., U have to do it, it is time for u to learn, you w...
Flossing?
Asked by R.. from Chattanooga
on February 12, 2011
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When did you start encouraging your child to floss? My DD is only 9 months old, and while I do brush them, obviously she isn't about to sit still long enough for me to...
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- Wow props to you for brushing your 9 month old's teeth. I can barely wipe my 9 month olds mouth after feedings without her freaking out. My baby hates to be messed wit...
- My friend is a dentist and he recently told me children's oral hygiene habits start young. Young kids need to floss only the teeth that touch up close together, so if ...
- my son was 2 when we started
Stepdaughter Has No Personal Hygene at Mom's!
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on November 23, 2011
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I don't know what to do anymore! When at her mom's house, my SD (who is 10) does not:
1. Wash her hands after going to the bathroom
2. Wash her hands AT ALL
3. Ta...
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- I always tell my little 4 yr old that she doesn't want her teeth to rot out like her Nana. She is my grandma so her great grandma. She is 89 so she has all false tee...
- I can relate to this. My SD is now 13 and we are still going through this. When she is with us my hubby and I make sure she takes a shower daily and brushes her teeth....
- Unfortunately, she may have to learn that no one wants to be around her if she smells. I would encourage her to cleanse herself at her mom's and ask her what she can d...
