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SAHM Advice PLEEEASE
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on November 26, 2011
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im a stay at home mom to the most amazing 2 year old son. im so blessed to have him and to be able to have stayed home with him while my husband works. however, i find...
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- Find a Meet Up playgroup or other kid-friendly things to do. Go out and pick up leaves. Look at rocks. Go to a local nature center or park or library. I try to get out...
- My kids played with toys by themselves and wandered in every now and then to play with me. They had their toys in their room and they would play in there.
- I'm not sure what your definition of "going out constantly" is, but how often do you get out of the house? Are there parks, friends' houses, music or tumbling classes...
My Son Is 15
Asked by C.H. from Tampa
on March 19, 2008
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My oldest child and only son is 15. And he is an awesome kid! I love him very much, but I have noticed that he doesn't have much need for me in his life anymore. And I...
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- Hi C., If you like games, you might want to consider signing up and playing Maple Story. It's an online role-playing game. Since my grandkids are all over the ocunt...
- Hi C.~ As you are a musician, have you heard of the Wednesday Night Jammers? Lots of fantastic musicians in this area, and many of them meet in this venue. If yo...
- I am sorry that you feel this way. I feel like that sometimes too. What does he do in his room when he doesn't come out? maybe you can knock on his door and ask if y...
What to Get a Highly Intelligent 8Yr Old Who Seems to Only Love Video Games!
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on November 3, 2011
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...and please dont say a video game! lol.
I have a nephew who is super smart, but the only thing I see that he loves is video games and I just want to get him some...
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- Pokemon is related to video games.. How about the Diary of a Wimpy kids book series. U could order them from scholastic online or barnes and noble has them. Just get...
- get him a gift certificate for something to do.... movies, xtreme trampoline, cosmic bowling, yo9u get the idea. good Luck
- What about beyblades? you can get a stadium with two beyblades that way he is set and if he does like them he can continue to build his beyblade collection. Usually ...
Eight Year Old Not Doing School Work...
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on September 19, 2009
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My eight year old daughter is a very smart, polite young girl. I'm a single mom and she is so very helpful and thoughtful. She's in third grade this year and every yea...
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- I would work with the teacher. Can your daughter stay after school to finish the assignments since you know she won't do them at home? Her dad being in Iraq might be p...
- Hi M. I have been in your shoes. Our oldest son even in his senior of high school he would not get up until first class of the day was overwith. It was not because ...
- We are lucky, our school district has assignment books that come home for signature every night. My child, didn't always fill it out and isn't good about giving it to...
Should I Skip Her to 3Rd Grade?
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on September 17, 2010
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ok so my daughter is 2nd grade, straight a student and almost 4th grade reading level. I've wanted to skip her grade level for a few years now to challege her more but...
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- Hi S.! Ask your school if they have a gifted program. If they do, find out what tests they do for measuring a student for gifted placement, and when. The school my ...
- She won't be the same age as the kids she'd be in class with so I would talk to the Administration Department of your school district and find out about gifted classes.
- My oldest son read at a 6th grade reading level when he was in second grade and even the 3rd grade & 4th grade math was easy. We did not move him ahead a grad...
What Is Your Tweens "Schedule" and How Much Time in Their Room Every Day Is Ok?
Asked by W.. from Chicago
on April 2, 2012
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Background:
My daughter is 11 1/2 and in 6th grade. She is an only child who has always been fairly independent and gets good grades. She has a couple close friends...
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- my mother in law tells me that this is exactly how my husband was growing up. he still very much enjoys 'his' time and is an introvert. she sounds like a great kid, ...
- We're a very "together" family. I'm not saying that's the right way to be, but it works for us. Much of it is because we live in a farmhouse, and our kitchen and liv...
- be thankful, very thankful! She sounds awesome, well-rounded, & happy with her personal choices. I pray this continues for you thru H.S.! For most kids, her mus...
Wii or DS?
Asked by R.V. from Phoenix
on October 29, 2008
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Hi Moms, I just wanted to put it out there and see what you thought. I want to get the kids a gift from Santa, I was thinking a Wii or them each a DS ( I think that ...
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- I honestly think that the Wii is a better investment. It is interactive and the kids won't be tempted to zone out and disconnect from others in the room. The Wii also ...
- Hi, It depends on your lifestyle... My kids have DS's and they're great for traveling. We take long road trips and if we go on vacation, they're great on the plane/c...
- Well I do not have either system but what I will tell you is from experience from another situation but apply it here. If you get the Wii there maybe fights over wh...
My Nine Year Old Son Is Driving Me Daft
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2008
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Help, Please!! My nine year old son is driving me insane. He is a very intelligent, witty, strong willed, stubborn boy who loves to argue. He always, and I mean always...
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- I raised 3 boys and have 6 grandsons, and yes, boys are different. I recommend an excellent book: RAISING RESPECTFUL CHILDREN IN A DISRESPECTFUL WORLD by Jill Rigby....
- He is totally manipulating you. Next time he mouths off put him in time-out (I used to put my third graders in time-out, it worked WAY better than benching them at re...
- Hi C., I don't have any advice but I wanted to wish you good luck. You sound like a wonderful mother and I'm sure your boy is very lucky to have you:) Best wishes, H.
Seizure Brought on by Fever????
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2008
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Hi all moms, question. This morning at about 5am, i woke up to my 3 year old son having a seizure. I was told by paramedics that its common in children his age due to ...
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- Hi A.!! I am so sorry to hear about your little guy. Poor thing. I myself had a 2 year old who is prone to very high fevers. His little fevers have gotten as high ...
- Hi there, I am also a paramedic and sorry for your scary experience. Continuous Tylenol until the fever breaks! Follow the directions on the bottle carefully, give it ...
- Hi, the same thing happened to me when my son was 3. There was no damage and it never happened again, mostly because I never allowed his temp to get that high again. O...
Please Help Son Cut off End of Finger.
Asked by B.T. from Charlottesville
on August 3, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 year old son cut off the end of his finger on his right had down to the first joint. He is very heart broken. He is a sports driven little boy loves to ...
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- Hi B., I'm so sorry that happened to your son. How traumatic for him, & for you. I am an occupational therapist & have worked with many patients with hand injurie...
- Hi B., I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your son's finger and it does probably seem like the end of the world right now, but trust me, it isn't. Kids g...
- i would let him play soccer if he could brace it somehow. put his cant in a fist and wrap it good. but yeay he can play everything else next season. as soon as the ...
