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12 Year Old Behavior Problems
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2009
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I am having problems with my 12 year old step son. Last school year he got 3 Fs, 2 Ds and a C. He always lied about having homework. At home, he wont do his chores....
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- I am sure there are many issues behind the emotion and behavior occurring here. It is important to find more treatment than meds- including educational support (with ...
- Let me say that I can identify with what you are going through. I too am a stepmom in a very similar situation to yours (had to raise the child because mom was unable...
- First of all Sonya H is right, about the food. Second of all if you don't discipline you can expect behavior problems - "talking to" is not discipline, boundaries and...
When Is It Ok to Give Juice?
Asked by L.H. from Cincinnati
on May 12, 2008
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Hello ladies! This might be a stupid question but I want to know when is it ok to start your baby on juice? I have a 6 1/2 month old who is on stage 2 foods but I only...
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- If your daughter can sit by herself (which i'm sure she can) then it is okay to give her juice to drink
- a little bit of 100% fruit juice is ok on occasion at this age, however, make sure you dilute it (1/4-1/2 juice, the rest water)
- I do agree that juice is not necessary, EXCEPT if your baby is constipated. Our son is sometimes and although we have not tried it (he loves prunes and can put away a...
Carnation Drink
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on May 28, 2009
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What do you think of the Carnation Instant Breakfast drink? My 11 year old son has always been on the small side (10th percentile for height and weight). At his last c...
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- I want to second Elena B on this one. Carnation is the ultimate "processed food," and I think we can all agree that as Americans we eat and feed our children way too m...
- Hi T., Please let me know how it works for you. My daughter is autistic and a very poor eater most of the time. I have her on Ovaltine twice a day, but her doc al...
- my son drinks ensure for the same reason....he seems to like the chocolate best!! I say go for it.....whatever helps him grow!
Apple Juice Hyping up My Kids?
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on October 29, 2007
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Okay, am I an idiot? At night, before bedtime I give my 3 year old girls a snack with apple juice or milk. We have had night time battles FOREVER with one of my girls,...
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- It has been proven that sugar has no effect on hyping kids up... it is a big fat myth. But it isn't good for them. Diluted juice is better than straight juice... w...
- i BELIEVE MILK WOULD BE A BETTER IDEA THERE IS AN ENZYE IN MILK THAT MAY HELP HER DRIFT OFF TO SLEEP BETTER.. JUICE HAS SUGAR MY THINKING IS IT CHARGES HER UP FOR A 2...
- Apple Juice makes my daughter a crazed maniac. She can handle any other juice just fine but apple juice, even watered down, makes her so hyper and tempermental.
How to Get My Kids to Drink More Water
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on June 25, 2008
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Any ideas on getting my kids to drink more water? Do they need as much water as adults? I feel like I am nagging them all the time to drink. They'll happily drink a...
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- Let them pick out their own reusable water bottle- favorite characters or design. (I recommend the sigg aluminum ones. A bit expensive, but they keep the water colder ...
- Make a rule: 1 sweet drink or juice a day the rest of the day its only water.After a week they will start drinking water without you nagging them. Just stick to you...
- Like other people here suggested, try water bottles. Including juice, milk, sugar free drinks and water, I was told 5-6 cups a day is sufficient. I had my kids pick ou...
12 Year Old's Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by K.M. from Houston
on September 19, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
My soon-to-be 12 year-old is having a birthday party this year and we're not agreeing upon what to do. She wants a "red carpet" party starting with a li...
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- Maybe not this year but in the future keep this in mind. One year a friend of my daughter's did a "Kidnapped Birthday Party". They sent the invitations to the pare...
- My only suggestion is you could use red wrapping paper as the red carpet and just roll it out. I wouldn't do the cocktail thing either, but you could spritz up so...
- Try this website: http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/play_parties_1.html This woman won a contest for best Hollywood party for her daughter. It should give ...
Nephew Won't Drink Milk
Asked by E.F. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2008
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My two year old nephew finally is off the bottle but he will not drink milk at all we tried to put some flavor like a little bit of chocolate or vanilla. But he wont d...
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- Try soy milk. I agree with the other person who said the Silk brand is the best. Regular milk always gave my daughter gas and stomach problems, but not soy milk. Soy a...
- Hi E., He may have an allergy or something. Don't force him to drink it. He can get calcium, etc., from other things. You could try soy milk but he may refuse just...
- Hello E., My daughter did the same thing at around age 2 (she's now 3). She didn't want milk anymore, I did the strawberry powder, and chocolate powder and nothing...
Do You Drink in Front of Your Kids?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on May 10, 2011
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I like one glass of wine with dinner. I do look forward to it actually after being home all day; but my kids are actually not too hard! Hubby doesn't drink and doesn't...
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- Yes. Kids ARE going to know about alcohol, like it or not. We drink responsibly, and aren't going to stop just because we have kids. Mine aren't yet, but if they are o...
- I do but not all the time in front of our son. I want him to see drinking is for the mature and sophisticated, where you can enjoy drinking and one another's company ...
- No you're not the only one. I don't drink often, and never to excess, but I have no problem with having some wine or a margarita or something in front of the kids. Not...
My Son Won't Drink Milk
Asked by G.K. from Salt Lake City
on September 6, 2006
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My son who is 13 months won't drink milk. I have tried different flavors and soy milk but once he takes a sip of it he throws his sippy and won't touch it again. I sta...
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- I have a friend that is in the same boat...he just doesn't like milk. She just makes sure he is getting enough dairy from other sources and her doctor said to give hi...
- Do remember that, despite what the Dairy Council would have you believe, milk is not the only source or even the best source of calcium. Try leafy greens, calcium-set...
- Hi, My son has the same problem he is almost 2 yrs now but he stopped drinking milk after 12 months,he was on breast feed. He didnt like any brand any flavour, i trie...
Daughter Won't Drink Milk
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on August 6, 2009
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My daughter just turned a year and i have nursed exclusively. I am down to only nighttime feedings and I'm really trying to quit that, but she won't drink milk. I've t...
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- My son stop drinking milk at 1 1/2. Doctor recommened put a little choc or strawberyy powder in the milk for flavor it worked and he drinks it, Get the nestle powderes...
- My son was EXACTLY the same way!! I tried everything (tried soy milk, chocolate, mixing with my milk). He loved yogurt and I found drinkable banana YoBaby yogurt (come...
- Hi B., you've had a lot of great advice here so hopefully you're feeling better about things! When my oldest was a baby, I was anti-dairy at the time (I've since switc...
