Older Child: Arms Reach
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Would You Allow Your 3 Year Old to Go to the Neighborhood Park with 8 Year Old?
Asked by H.M. from Denver
on March 13, 2012
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I really don't think I'm ready for this but my gf just asked if I'd let her daughter and my daughter (4 and 3 respectively) go to the park today with their brothers (6...
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- No. Absolutely not. An 8 year-old child cannot provide appropriate supervision for a 6 y/o, a 4 /yo, and a 3y/o, particularly at the distance you are describing. ...
- Too young! You don't have to hover, but just be there. Why was she mad? What a strange response.. Updated Too young! You don't have to hover, but just be there. Why ...
- I didnt even read your full question.. But just from the title... Hell no..
Help!! 11 Month Old Dd Hitting and Tantrums
Asked by K.M. from Pocatello
on July 7, 2008
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My dd who will turn 1 in a couple of weeks has been acting out lately. She has been hitting and throws fits when I am trying to change her diaper or even just hold he...
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- They will hit wether or not they have someone showing them how to do it, don't know why. Just hold her hand and tell her it's not okay to do that. she should grow out...
- Welcome to toddler-dom. Sounds normal to me! I know I'm not much help but our son has been having tantrums since he was about 12 months old. They are looking for an...
- She's testing you. Whatever you do, don't put up with it.
Toddler Constantly Hurting My 8 Month Old
Asked by B.K. from Austin
on August 2, 2010
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Why is my toddler (boy) CONSTANTLY trying to hurt (or, is hurting) my 8 month old (girl)? I know it could be jealousy, but this is outrageous. My toddler is normally...
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- He's doing this because you're letting him. You should be able to walk away and know he will not do this, as well as know he won't just because you say not to. Conse...
- Hello! Maybe your pediatrician has some advice on how to handle this situation? They are also trained in bahavior and may even have a specialist on staff? Just to g...
- I would put him in timeout immediately (or whatever works for your son). Let him know that he will be separated from you and the baby, if he is not nice. We had some...
I Know I'm Being Silly But... How Do You Deal with Your Guy Being Gone?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 14, 2010
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I know I'm being a 'girl', but my BF is on vacation until Wednesday evening (if you read one of my previous posts, you know this, LOL)... I can't help but get upset. I...
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- I get it - I would miss my man if he travelled a lot too. (In fact, if I were one of these ladies whose husbands had to leave for a year at a time I might go nuts!!!...
- R., Here is a hug coming your way cause honestly even the strongest of women are allowed to get soft. I tend to let my friends know when hubby is going out of town...
- It doesn't happen often. Once last year my husband had a training weekend away at the same time my son had an overnight at taekwondo. I think it was the first time...
Help with Our Son's Self Confidence with Swimming
Asked by K.G. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2009
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This is my first question but I have been reading other posts for a few months now and am awed at the wisdom that is available out there!
This concerns my son and...
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- As a teen I became a swimming instructor, a lifeguard and joined a swim team. But that was not always the case. When I was 6, I was scared to death with the idea of go...
- Ok, this might be really off the wall, but I am just wondering if the new baby is throwing him off. Could this be a way of getting more of your newly limited attentio...
- My duaghter normally loves the water but we too have been sink or swim (forgive the pun!) with lessons. We have had much more success when she is signed up with a fri...
WORLD'S. WORST. MOTHER... I Feel Awful :(...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 12, 2011
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MY POOR LITTLE MAN!! My son Roman is 19 months old. Last night the girls were in the pool, and I was walking around the outside of the pool about 3 steps behind the ba...
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- So sorry! My daughter did something like that. Last summer when she was almost two, she tried to climb down the ladder in the pool and one leg slipped off the back. I ...
- OMG I would die:-( but you know he's handling this better than you ;-) LOL Invite a friend by so you can 'crash' on your bed for a good 2 hours.
- My son broke his leg @ 2. I feel you on the carrying , he was so heavy w/ that cast! My son was running in that cast. They told me it would be almost impossible due to...
Biting 2-Year Old
Asked by M.T. from Providence
on August 27, 2007
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I have a 2 year old toddler, and during the week I watch my friend's 6-year old daughter. My 2-year old has taken to biting and severe hair pulling of the 6-year old. ...
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- When our second son was two, he bit so often that I thought about getting those little wind up chattering teeth for the favor for his birthday party. Seriously, he us...
- I have had the same biting problem with my 3 yo son. I have been putting him in time out when it happens at this point but when he was younger I tried to stop it befo...
- Hi i really dont know what to do about the hair pulling but when it comes to biting we put some peper between the bottom gum and lip and not give them anything to drin...
Easy Bake Oven
Asked by J.S. from San Antonio
on November 4, 2009
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I'm thinking about getting my 8 year old daughter and easy bake oven for Christmas this year. I vaguely remember my sister having one as a kid and we had fun playing w...
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- My daughters best friend has an easy bake oven and they want to play every time they are together... (they are 6) however this is NOT something your kid can play with ...
- Hi J.- I am considering this for my daughter as well. The previous poster mentioned my main concern. I know my daughter will want to play with it A LOT but I'm af...
- i remember enjoying my holly hobby oven--good times--i used it all the time. my 5 year old has one and her brother plays with it too. i think the only drawback is you ...
Mom Seeking Advice on co-sleeping....please Help!!!
Asked by J.B. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2007
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Hi, Thanks to all of you who helped out with our dog!! I now have another dilemma on my hands...it never seems to end! O.K. My youngest is 7 months old. We had a bassi...
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- With limited space in our house, I had my daughter's crib in our bedroom when she was a baby. Although mostly she ended up sleeping with (on) me. There is also someth...
- Sounds like you have an active little guy! I co-slept with all my kids and really enjoyed it. It's safe, so long as you follow "safe sleeping", the same stuff you do...
- My advice would be to use a pack-n-play or a "co-sleeper" bed. The co-sleeper bed is a lot like a pack-n-play but it sits higher up so the baby is at your level next ...
Stranger Danger
Asked by B.B. from Rochester
on June 23, 2007
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Does anyone have any recommendations for good books or DVDs about teaching my four year old about stranger danger? I never really had to worry about this with my olde...
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- You could contact your local police or fire departments, they routinely have safety days for children. They will fingerprint your child take a photo and talk to your c...
- The Bearensteinbears have a book about stranger danger. Its pretty effective without scaring them. I just had this happen at the park I was chasing my two year old and...
- Hi B.~ A friend of mine gave me some really good advice. She told me to teach the children not to go with anyone they don't know. My daughter was put to the test wh...
