Renting: Older Child
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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
8 Year Old Drama
Asked by C.Z. from Seattle
on February 28, 2007
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My daughter just turned 8 years old. Since she learned to talk she has been "beyond her years" and it is no secret to anyone that comes in contact with her. This was...
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- Hi C., I am afraid to tell you that I think this is pretty normal. I remember Elementary school very well and I fought with my friends a lot over boys and other th...
- Hi C., Oh I feel for you and I have felt this with my daughter also. My daughter is now 91/2 and in the 4th grade, but boy when she was in the 2nd grade it was HOR...
- wow...I know what ya mean. I have a 9 year old, and I am amazed to hear all the drama that goes on between those lil girls. The "I won't like you if you're friends w...
8 Year Old Not Listening
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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Hi, I have an 8 year old boy who for about the past year has been having difficulty following though on directions and keeping focused. For example, at 7:30pm my kids ...
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- First remember that every child is different. Just because they're in the same family doesn't mean they will act the same. Then, let's look at when this happens. Is...
- My oldest is 4, so I'm hesitant to respond, but my thought when reading the above is that some non-punitive consequences might be helpful. Is there anything your 8 yr...
- First of all, stop comparing him to his older brother; I can see already that that isn't working for you just by the way you're praising your older son. I have four bo...
Chores for a 7 Year Old?
Asked by H.L. from Philadelphia
on August 20, 2008
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Hi there,
My seven year old son avoids work of all kind with a lot of creativity. I am curious about what chores/ responsibilities other moms require of their kids to...
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- Hi, We have our 7-year-old son swiffer the stairs from the second floor to the first floor weekly in order to earn his allowance ($1). He bags out of it (and forfe...
- I am not sure about a seven year old but my three and a half year old daughter has chores, well sort of. She knows how to clean her room, i. e. put her toys in the co...
- Hi there, I have a 10,9 and a 4 year old they do chores like loading the dishwasher and feed the dogs. They also have to keep their rooms clean. Now the 4 year old jus...
How Can I Get My 8-Year Old Boy to Do Chores
Asked by L.N. from Los Angeles
on November 3, 2010
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My 8-year old boy doesn't want to do chores. He spends most of the day in front of a computer. I have tried everything i can to get the kid into action, like some litt...
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- It's hard to punish my son too but what works best is to take away the thing he likes most - which is reading books at night. So find what your son likes best and tak...
- Put your foot down! He's 8! take his computer away and MAKE him do his chores! don't sweet talk him and don't do little punishments take away everything he likes to do...
- Dear L., I have just recently come across this challenge myself with my 7 and soon to be 13 yr old. There is nothing they love more than playing video games on the W...
Need Creative Disclipline Suggestions for a 10 Year Old
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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Hi. I have a request for all the creative Mommys out there.
I have a 10 year old son who is wonderful. He is a really good kid. We have one issue with him that w...
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- Ohh that is a tough one, but the first thing I want to say is that I disagree with using food as a punishment...seems like you are asking for food issues later on ya k...
- Hi C., I am a 4th grade teacher and a mom of 2 active boys. HOnestly, I feel like talking at school is something the teacher should handle and unless he interupts yo...
- First off, I love the Veggie Night idea! Sounds like your son will get more than the reccomended dose of veggies! :) Is there a chore he could do that he would normal...
Unique Gift Idea for 9 Year Old Girls
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on March 10, 2008
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Any suggestions for a unique birthday gift for a 9 year old girl?
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- Personalize and design her a wristhugger or necktag. Check out http://J..yoursmh.com and let me know if I can help you. We can design the piece over the phone and I ...
- How about Candy Bouquets? They can be customized with her favorites and done in a theme she will just love. http://www.candybouquetsandgifts.com We ship, mentio...
- My daughter just turned 9 on Saturday. We never get to spend one on one time together so we went and got our hair and nails done along with a day of shopping and snack...
I Think My 7 Year Old Is Spoiled Rotten!
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on April 29, 2008
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We are a normal middle class family, nothing fancy. For some reason my child has it in her head that she does not have enough. She is constantly complaining about ever...
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- Wow! You've gotten some great advice here! Let me just add one thing and it could be a real toughy...How about cutting out TV? I know much pressure comes from others a...
- Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. I can't tell you how much seeing how bad others have it will help put her on the right track. I mean really doing it, not being a so...
- you know the saying "if you lost everything you have today and got it back later, you would be very grateful" - taking away material things maybe even everything if sh...
Advise for 7 Year Old B-day Party!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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I am having my daughters B-day party at the house this year. We've always done them at places so this is the first time at the house! I thought we would set up "stati...
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- Sounds fun but becareful about the split that can cause clicks try to keep everyone together
- I think your idea sounds great! They will love it, and they are used to 'centers' at school. When my daughter was 7 we did a camping theme, and it was my favorite pa...
- At the end of the evening, pop in a DVD. ... You have enough stuff... maybe put on some music while they are working the stations.
Need Help with 9 Year Old.
Asked by M.M. from Charlotte
on October 30, 2006
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My 9 year old daughter thinks she rules the house. When I tell her to do something like clean her room she tells me no. She is always saying no and tells me you don't...
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- My daughter is 11, going on 18! She tried to pull the same back talking, rolling eyes, stomping off, slamming her door...she did all these things about twice, then my ...
- If it was me and my child she would live with soap in her mouth. J. (Harvest)
- Hi M., You might try talking with her when it's not in the middle of a tense moment. Try asking her questions. (Practice because it can be hard when the time come...
