Preparing Siblings: Child
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My 5 Year Old Refuses to Eat
Asked by A.G. from Casper
on January 12, 2010
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Hi, my 5 year old refuses to eat nearly everything I put in front of him. He likes Hamburger Helper, PB&J, Hamburgers, Tacos, Macaroni, Chicken Nuggets and fries. Othe...
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- Hi A., There is a great book I would recommend "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" by Dr Sears. L.
- There are several cookbooks for kids out there. I have bought a couple at Barnes & Noble in the kids section... Emeril, Rachel Ray, etc. This would be a great way to...
- Sounds like all the stuff he likes is loaded with preservatives, sugar, salt, and other processed junk. While that stuff is easy to make/serve/etc., it desensitizes th...
Advice for 6 Year Old with Irrational Fears
Asked by J.F. from Atlanta
on March 11, 2008
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My 6 year old son recently started thinking about death. After he goes to bed, he will get up and come into our room crying because "he is afraid of dying, and he does...
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- I had bad nightmares when I was little and my mom made me write a letter to a "blue Fairy" and I asked her for good dreams. My promised me she is gonna throw the lette...
- It could be a sign of separation anxiety. To alleviate this you shouldn't make a big deal when you leave or get home, and if you leave him with a babysitter or anythin...
- Oh Love! i wish i could just hug u both. F.E.A.R is false- evidence- appearing- real and the only way to combat the minds power is with the power of the Spirit. He has...
How to Prepare My Son to Have a Little Brother or Sister
Asked by A.P. from Boise
on July 25, 2009
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I am expecting my second child in November and am wondering how to prepare my son for this change! He will be two years old in December. I am just wondering if you mam...
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- We just worked our coming little one into everything. We talked about him/her when we listed family, when we counted boys and girls, when we prayed, when we went some...
- we told the kids: Mommy has a little baby in her tummy. It starts out really tiny..and grows and grows...My tummy protects the baby until it's big enough to live outs...
- When I was pregnant with my son (they are two years apart) I went to the bookstore and bought two books for my daughter. One was called Before You Were Born by Jennif...
Any Anger Management Techniques for 5 Year Old Boy?
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on May 11, 2009
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My 5 year old can get SO angry! He then screams, seeths, crys, throws stuff and sometimes hits others. How can I help him? This morning he wanted to play on the com...
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- The only thing I can think of that I know would help is get him into a martial arts class. It will be his outlet and they will teach him how to control himself. Good l...
- No child is perfect, and the "tantrum" stage can actually last until 5-6 years old. They change a lot at this age juncture. Try the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6...
- I am right there with you. My 5 year old can get crazy at times. Good luck
5 Year Old Still Wet His Pants - Need Advice
Asked by A.N. from San Luis Obispo
on July 19, 2008
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My 5 year old son still wets his pants sometimes. He does go to the bathroom and uses the toilet by himself sometimes (so I know he can) but I tend to remind him to g...
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- hi. This can be very normal or there may be a problem with his bladder or urethra. You need to explore medical issues with your doctor and if nothing is found then u...
- My 6 year old boy still has a similar issue, but he's been getting so much better. It does seem to be an issue of being so engrossed in his own activities that he doe...
- If you get desperate and school starts, I saw this wonderful little 'watch' at the market the other day, it had a timer on it and plays a little song to remind kids wh...
How to Prepare Toddler for a New Sibling
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on March 2, 2011
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Hubby and I are thrille to be expecting baby #3 but I'm worried about my toddler's reaction. I have two children ages 9 and 2. My 9 year old is super excited so no wor...
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- My kids are about 22 months apart, I put the car seat in the car about a month or so before I was due. Yes you will get lots of questions but you are not doing it for ...
- With each my my children this one simple thing seemed to make a world of difference. Don't refer to the baby as Mommy's or Daddy's baby. We always would refer to them ...
- What helped us is we stopped doing the things we weren't going to be able to do once baby was there (carrying older sibling around, moved big brother from crib to big ...
Daughter Terrified of Pain and Is Due for Her 5 Year Old Immunizations
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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Hi. My tender five year old daughter gets very worried about pain. When she had a sliver last week, she had a complete panic attack/meltdown when anticipating us pul...
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- Hello E., Well I understand your trepidation about your daughter getting her shots. That is perfectly normal on your part to be concerned about her being scared. ...
- All public schools will not let your daughter start school without having the immunization form filled out. That dees not mean that it has to be filled in with shot d...
- My doctor give me some topical novicane type gel prior to the exam. You put it on about 1hr prior to the appointment, cover it with a bandaid, and it numbs the skin a...
How to Prepare Son for New Baby Brother
Asked by E.W. from New York
on July 7, 2011
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Hi mom's. I am due in 3 weeks. My 3.5 yo son, is well aware we are having a baby and all that. But I am not exactly sure what to do or say to him so that he gets a bet...
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- There are loads of books you can get him to help him understand what it will be like to have a baby brother. Two that we used are: Arthur's New Baby and My Baby Brot...
- take a picture of him kissing your belly with his brother in it... one day they will fight... On a more serious note, you can never prepare them enough to realize they...
- go to the library & get some "welcoming the new baby" books. Some are funny, some are sweet....& they'll help set the stage!
How Else to Prepare?
Asked by D.M. from Sioux City
on June 20, 2011
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Any suggestions on how else to prepare my daughter (21 mths) for her upcoming sibling that will be here in Dec? We take her to my appointments, talk to her about babi...
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- "Baby on the Way" by the Dr. Sears's "I'm a Big Sister" by Joanna Cole (there's "I'm a Big Brother", too.) Most hospitals or birth centers have age-specific "b...
- There is a book by Rachel Fuller called "Waiting for Baby," and a follow up book called "My New Baby." I love them both because they are simple reads and perfect for s...
- If you will be moving her out of her crib to use for the new baby, start the transition a few months before the due date. Switching beds can be traumatic, or cause he...
Question About 5 Year Old and t.v.
Asked by O.L. from San Diego
on December 28, 2010
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Hi Ladies!
Just wondering if anyone else out there has a 4 or 5 year old child who often seems bored at home? Regardless of how many toys and activities he has here...
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- My daughter got to watch Sesame Street for one hour many days, but there were days of no TV at all. And we got rid of the TV when she was 8. She was creative with her ...
- I have a bored box for this. i have both my kids list things they can do when they aren't bored and we make cards. I write the words & they draw a picture. my daughter...
- My son isn't your son's age, but I've worked with kids for a while and have some ideas and observations which might help. It sounds like your son is old enough to h...
