Older Child: Simplicity
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Child That Argues
Asked by C.M. from Billings
on November 17, 2007
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I need some help!!! I have an 8 year old son that wants to turn everything into an arguement with me. It doesnt matter what the subject is he will argue with me. My hu...
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- WOW this sounds like my family lol I too have a 9 year old girl who likes to argue. She don't argue with me that often cause she knows i mean business. Its her stepd...
- Hi C., I am a love and logic mom and facilitator, I don’t really recommend quick answers, so my first advise would be look into Love and Logic, the web-site, listen...
- C., I can fully understand what you are going through. My son is seven (going on 17)...and has ADD...although I have spent a few years teaching him techniques and lea...
Only Children and Solo Play
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 3, 2010
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I have a soon-to-be 7 year old son (our "only"). This question is specifically for mothers of only children. I find that my son does not seem to want to play alone wi...
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- My friend has a 9 year old only son and handles this beautifully-I've learned a lot form her for my oldest daughter who is bored out of her mind unless someone is play...
- My son is younger... only 4, but also likes for us to play with him constantly. I find that getting him started on an activity and then telling him that I have to go ...
- Sorry (I have three children) but I thought you may find this useful. All three of my children are different! I have one that is extremely active, and is always out ru...
Another H1N1 Question
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on November 2, 2009
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I noticed on some responses about H1N1 that some people say they have had it. I was wondering what your symptoms were, how quickly the flu came on, how long it lasted...
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- My kids were exposed, so I asked the other kids' mom and our pediatrician how to recognize it. The pediatrician said, sudden onset, high fever, cough. Especially watch...
- As for your other children (who aren't sick) -- they cannot fight flu bugs/viruses when deficient in vitamins — and most kids today are NOT getting essentials like V...
- 2 of my children had the fever, cough, sore throat and tiredness. I took the oldest to the doctor and she was tested for flu, but did not have it. If your daughter...
Hamdmade Gifts
Asked by K.L. from Savannah
on November 6, 2011
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My husband and I would like to make some of our Christmas gifts for the family, but our brains are not giving us any good ideas. So far, we were thinking of aprons, s...
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- For the 6 year old girl & 18 mths girls. You can make head bands out of fabric with flowers on them. Saw this last weekend. They are kinda thick and she sews the le...
- What about scrapbook or picture collage? You have a big family so I'm sure the kids would enjoy picking out pictures of themselves. Also, they can decorate picture fra...
- What about throw blankets that you don't have to sew. You cut strips all along the two edges and tie the two together. Look up no sew blankets.
Looking for Pajamas-Frisco/Mckinney/Plano
Asked by S.Q. from Dallas
on February 22, 2008
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I am looking for 2pc sets of "men's style" pajamas for children ages 6-10 in 100% cotton. Everywhere I look they are polyester or fleece material. If anyone has any ...
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- Old Navy had some over christmas time... or try their website they always have stuff on clearance. Or Target :)
- Try Children's Place. Blessings C.
- Land's End has always had them. I just checked and the "men's style" right now is flannel, but you may be able to get them in a shirting fabric in the spring. I als...
Church for Easter Services: Which One?
Asked by C.M. from New York
on April 23, 2011
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For someone who has not been to a church in years, but was raised Catholic, what kind of Christian church should I attend this Easter Sunday with my 7 year old child? ...
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- Try not to focus so much on the religious "type" or title of the church. Make sure it is Bible based, not on man inspired rituals or opinions. Find the right kind of...
- Hi C., I'm reading this on Wednesday. I hope you found a church to go to... I am Catholic and love Easter. It is a good idea to introduce your child to religion. He/sh...
- I am Btptist, so that is my choice. :) But, for ceremony and history, Catholic mass is always beautiful. I attended Methodist Christmas Eve mass years ago, and real...
Why Do Kids Seem to Not Have Fun at Their Birthday Party?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on September 18, 2011
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Have you noticed it too? With a 3 year old and 9 year old I see very different aged kids not having fun when my kids are the guests. All the guests are having a gre...
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- Because they're overwhelmed. We've turned birthday parties into these huge events that small children are unable to handle. Some people plan them and make no plans for...
- My youngest has always gotten excited about having a party but at the age of 16 has realized she really likes to be with a few of her close friends to have fun. She's ...
- They are emotionally overwhelmed. I've noticed it too! We also make sure that our kids don't have to share their new toys at all. It gets WAY too overwhelming if th...
Health and Medical
Asked by M.B. from Spokane
on March 17, 2008
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Hi all,
Until recently my husband and I haven't really given diet much credit for our children's behavior but now we're wondering if we should look into the subject. ...
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- There are at times when food and diet be the reasons for some stuff... it might just be that your boy is way diffrent than your little girl. I know fisrt hand, we had...
- The best way to identify diet issues is to keep a food log. Write down what and how much he eats/drinks and his behavior. It will become apparent in a couple of weeks ...
- Check out Kim John Payne's Simplicity Parenting. I recommend his 2 disc audio on Simplicity parenting that you can order on line. Cutting our sugar and processed foo...
Dolls/Girls Dressing Alike
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on December 6, 2007
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Hello and Merry Christmas to you all!
I bought my 7 year old daughter an American Girl doll and a matching pajama outfit for her and her doll for Christmas. She is...
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- I saw this dolls at Target the other day and I thought they are really cute. http://www.target.com/Play-Along-Club-Dolls-Girlfriends/dp/B000P5N6GA/sr=1-6/qid=11970...
- When I was at Dillards the other day at the Fort Bend Mall, I saw these little dress sets that were a dress for the girl and then a smaller doll sized version. You co...
- Love love love the Bitty Baby idea! She is awesome!
Does Anyone Have a Crib They Absolutely Love?
Asked by C.V. from Detroit
on October 5, 2009
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Im about to buy our crib and looking for some brands/styles to consider (good price, good quality, safe, easy to assemble) and also some to stear clear of. Also please...
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- I have a morgeau lepine and love it...but they just went out of business. Munire is good, high quality as well. We have a set bed/crib, dresser and nightstand for ...
- my granddaughter was born in may we bought her crib at super walmart it is also avaiable on line and they will ship to your house for a charge or to the nearest store ...
- I know I am a pretty practical person; my kids are adults now; when we bought a crib I did not think it was anything worth spending alot of money on to "look pretty" i...
