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Losing Connection with the Kids
Asked by L.L. from San Francisco
on April 13, 2011
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Hello Mamas,
Both my husband and I have been working full time for years and our recent move added a longer commute to our work days. We usually leave home before the...
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- I would love to see an update to this post, especially with more information on what time you and your husband actually get home so that there can be more discussion o...
- I would call a family meeting and sit down together and just talk about this and anything else that might be weighing heavy on their minds. I know that you need you...
- Well, teenagers, in genera,l are looking for independence in wake of their impending flight from the nest. Getting them to choose to spend that few min. you have avail...
Looking for Advice from Other Moms with Boys...
Asked by K.B. from Minneapolis
on October 26, 2009
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Hello, I am looking for advice on what to do with our 6yr old son (just turned 6 last Thursday). He started Kindergarten this year and before that he was at home with...
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- As a mom to a 3 year old boy - I completely understand where you are coming from. He also started demonstrating some of the behaviors that you listed that your 6 year...
- Aaah boys... they are a whole different breed :) I have 3 boys and then a girl. My youngest boy is also in kindergarten and just about 6. He is also VERY active and...
- I, too, have a six year son who is "spirited." He loves to help "clean the house" and "do the laundry." He is extremely bright and has a vivid imagination. At school h...
Teenage Boy Struggling - Need Advice ASAP !
Asked by R.S. from St. Louis
on March 23, 2011
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I have a 15 (almost 16 year old) son who is very depressed. I am not sure what to do to help him, and could use some advice. He attends a relatively small high schoo...
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- Your son sounds wonderful! Another mom mentioned volunteering. I think that is a GREAT idea. He will stay busy and meet other kids/adults with his interests.
- Find something with him that he likes to do. You mentioned he's christian, so maybe getting involved in a church group, work as a tutor or in you local library, boys a...
- Are you involved in a church? You say he's a good, "Christian" boy, so I would suggest finding a church with an active youth group. That may mean that he starts going ...
Am I Being an Ogre?
Asked by G.B. from Boise
on June 24, 2011
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My husband asked me tonight if he could go on a weekend trip to meetup with 6 of his high school buddies and rent a room in Reno, CA and hangout. These are his CA high...
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- I would definitely let my husband go--in fact--I would encourage it. It's important for people to get out, get away from the kids, and blow off some steam. My husban...
- While we are not our spouse's parents you have a right to be concerned because of the negative influence these people have on you. This does not sound like a healthy ...
- Let him go. So what if he spends the time getting drunk. It's not like it's his daily habit to do so. It's a vacation, not a life style.
What to Do When a Good Kid Keeps Acting Out in School
Asked by M.M. from Tyler
on March 27, 2009
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I have three wonderful kids. They are pretty well behaved. However, my oldest is 8 years old and keeps getting in trouble in school. I truly believe it is because he l...
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- Grounding an 8 year old for that long will not solve your problem. The thing about young kids is they really only focus on the here and now and often times when you ta...
- M., Boy do I hear you. As a mom of 5, and two of them boys, 15 and 10.... been there and done that.... remember that ANY ATTENTION is good attention.. regardless o...
- Hi M., you have a lot of great advice here and it sounds like you're doing a good job already. I do think giving more positive awards will help, too. I know he gets gr...
Did You Ever Grow Out of "Not Caring About School"?
Asked by A.B. from Atlanta
on October 29, 2008
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I am at my wits end trying to get my son to care about his grades and school. I'm just trying to figure out if I'm fighting a losing battle. I always cared about my gr...
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- That's a tough one - you can make him do his homework, but you you can't MAKE him care. Any kind of punishment or reward can get short-term results, but can't REALLY g...
- As a former HS teacher and someone who also loved school, it is hard for me to say this. But you probably just need to let him fail. I wondered as a HS teacher how som...
- A., You could be talking about MY son at age 7. My son did not care about school... In third grade he did not do ONE homework assignment unless HE was interested in ...
Speech Therapy
Asked by R.D. from St. Louis
on February 14, 2009
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My son's dr. said if in 3 mos. he isn't talking he should see a speech therapist. He is only 18 mos. old. He has about 9 words he can say. Although he can't fully s...
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- Like everyone else on here... ha..... I'm not going to say your doctor is wrong or to ignore his or her usggestions..... but yes, my son showed up to his 18 month appo...
- My son didn't start really taking until he was 2 1/2. Everyone started getting nervous, saying I needed to take him to someone, but I didn't. He's now almost 6, and ...
- Good Morning R., I wouldn't be concerned over much. Our youngest son wouldn't speak for himself until I made our eldest son stop translating for him. He was almost 2 w...
Being Anti-Social && What to Expect After Highschool?
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on April 6, 2010
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I'm a 16 year old girl who use to be VERY social, but after being caught up in a bunch of drama, and J. coming to realization that you can trust no one at my school, I...
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- Hmm. I read through a few responses and all I can share is high school is a training ground for life - yes, reallyl! Byond high school there is life, work, familes, e...
- I am also from a small town and had to deal with tons of drama. My mother was the center of it usually so I could never get away. I J. told my self that I would alwa...
- Hi J. A, First of all, grats to you for rising above the drama. You're on your way to a happier life already. Most ppl don't have your courage until much later in l...
Advise on How to Handle Friend Choice
Asked by G.B. from Seattle
on January 30, 2009
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So my 15yr old daughter has been hanging out with a new friend a lot lately. I have met the girl, she seems nice then I met another girlfriend of hers on another occa...
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- I would sit down with her and calmly explain that you believe in the "different strokes for different folks" but this makes you feel very uncomfortable and explain why...
- You are right to be concerned. Anyone who allows their teenager to have a sex partner move in is irresponsible. Think of the potential emotional problems for the kids ...
- G., Before this incident has your daughter shown good judgment? This really sounds like teenagers acting out/rebelling and trying to assert their independence. I ...
Mom Seeking Ideas About Computers
Asked by D.H. from Philadelphia
on November 22, 2008
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No, I'm not asking about computers.:)
Does anyone have a kid who is extremely addicted to computer games? How can I get him off, even permanently off?
My 10 y...
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- Hi D., I hate to say it but it sounds like your son is the one setting the rules. one approach you might want to try. The boys need to know this in advance. ...
- Hi D.- I'm not sure how to change the computer "addicition" problem other than a reward program. When my kids were younger we had "coupons" or "money" to buy privele...
- i haven't read the other responses, so forgive me if someone else already said this, but I was looking into having seperate profiles for my husband and I and for our d...
