Soccer
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Over Scheduled- Husband Not Helping- How Do I Be in 3 Places at Once Every Satur
Asked by J.K. from Mansfield
on March 30, 2010
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I have 3 kids all very active in sports. My 11 year old son and 6 year old daughter play soccer and my 4 year old is in ballet. My week is crazy (girl soccer prac. tue...
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- I'm sure your husband wants to sleep in, but do you get to? Bottom line, having kids especially now a days with all their activities usually takes more then one set of...
- This has been me, and for me, the solution was to drop things off the schedule. Hindsight is 20/20. When the dust settled I noticed everyone was happier and calmer.....
- You don't mention any other family. Is this an option? I work night shift and often have rely on others if my schedule and my sons sport schedules don't work out. It's...
FB Protocol: to Post, or Not to Post: That Is the Question:
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2011
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My husband and myself are very much into protecting our kids' privacy and we don't post any pics of our kids' on FB because, well, generally the rule of the internet i...
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- Do I remember reading that once a photo is posted on FB it then becomes FB's property, not yours!?!? That stops me.
- D., I agree with you 100%. Facebook is not a place for children or their pictures. Who has the time for a fb anyway? My friends and family know not to post my kids ...
- There is no "protocol" in my opinion. It doesn't matter what other people do or don't do. All that matters is what you think. If you are the least bit uncomfortable...
How Much Should We Push Our 13-Year-old?
Asked by S.M. from Greensboro
on May 26, 2009
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Our 13 y/o daughter, who used to be athletic and outdoorsy, now wants to sit inside all day (after being inside at school all day) reading, texting, or watching T.V. S...
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- Hi S., I have many years of experience at mothering 8 children. And I understand your frustration. And you are on the right track with the sports and exercise. Reme...
- Hi, i think that first of all you need to think about her mentally. It sounds so much like she is really depressed. You have to remember she life behind her life as...
- My 12 y.o almost 13 y.o, just this past yr has become very self-conscious. He wouldn't even play basketball outside b/c some other kids were playing and sitting nearby...
Coaching and Dealing with Parents
Asked by S. from Denver
on September 9, 2008
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I have recently became a coach for my daughters soccer team. She has been in soccer for the past 3 years and she is 8 years old. I felt that she wasn't getting all t...
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- I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. Keep up the good work. It sounds like you're a great coach. As for the T-shirts, I'm totally about it. How many trophies h...
- Hi, I have been a coach several times before. I can sympathize with what you are going through. One thing I have found is that when you are thinking of doing some...
- Steph- I feel your pain. My husband has been coaching for years, and is also on our soccer board of directors. The parents are usually the hardest to deal with. A few ...
I See the Questions About Hairy Girls but What About Hairy Boys?!
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on January 4, 2012
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Hey moms -
So, I have seen a couple of questions these past couple of days about hairy little girls. lol Uni-brows or upper lip hair.
My question is about my son! ...
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- Your son laughs it off, it sounds like it's not bothering him. It's not as bad for boys. If he ever doesn't like it, you can tweeze out a few hairs so it's not so un...
- If he doesn't care, don't bring it up. When it matters to HIM, deal with it. Don't create a focus on it if there isn't one.
- If my son (who was 3) had a uni, I would shave the middle from a very young age. Not a lot, just make it 2 eyebrows. If he asks, I would tell him that men shave, and...
Need a Bee Repellent Spray or Something like It
Asked by J.B. from Phoenix
on January 11, 2010
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My son is on a soccer team and we had his first of eight games this Saturday. The field has a lot of bees flying around. I don't know if the other teams prior to our...
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- At Sprouts in the blue containers Boiron, I believe is the company name, there is an insect repellant homeopathic supplement - totally safe, just a few pellets under t...
- I've heard that wearing a Bounce dryer sheet will repel most insects. Just pin it to your shirt, put in a pocket or stick in your socks. It is easy and convenient to k...
- I have a child who is playing and had the bee problem too. I like the natural remedies as opposed to chemicals for my kids. I know Burt's Bees products are available l...
Baseball, T-ball, Soccer
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on April 19, 2007
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Hi, I wanted to get my son into something for the summer, he's six and needs a sports, cubscouts, something to burn some energy and keep his mind occupied! His school ...
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- You can try your local YMCA. They have all kind of sports for young kids! Good luck
- We have going thru the city for baseball and have loved it for the last couple sessions it is not very expensive, the coach last year was not the best but this session...
- Hi L., My son is in T-ball right now with NYS (national youth sports). They have locations all over the Valley and group you with the team closest to where you liv...
School Principal Behavior...
Asked by J.A. from Washington DC
on May 16, 2011
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Hello all of you! This is something that has been bothering me for a while and I don't know how to approach or what to do. Please Help!
My daughter goes to a very, ...
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- Talk to the superintendent. Her choice of words is unacceptable, not to mention discouraging to the sports teams if she is getting that angry when they are losing! T...
- All I can say is WOW. I can't believe she says it and I can't believe you are questioning if YOU are the one with the problem for not liking it. The F word at s...
- it's disgusting, inappropriate, unprofessional-
Annoying Baby Talk from My Toddler
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on September 28, 2010
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My very proper, very articulate 3 yr old girl has started an annoying habit. She baby talks. She can speak complex thoughts very clearly. There's no word that she h...
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- I think it is a sort of pretend play, which is a very good for a development. She pretends to be someone else and gets into the role. Just play along... see what happe...
- Ignoring is a kid's worst enemy. If she gets annoyed that you are ignoring, say something like, "Oh, were you talking? Because I can't understand your words and so you...
- Ignore her. Not easy to do but don't give her any attention when she does this, don't look at her and don't respond.
Gluten Free Pre-Packaged Snack Ideas
Asked by M.S. from Atlanta
on September 23, 2011
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My S. has to take the snack for his soccer game on Saturday. I heard another mom say one of the boys is allergic to gluten.
Any ideas on pre-packaged snacks that a...
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- Fruit snacks? You'd have to check the label, but organic ones might be...and Annie's are delicious! What about fruit; orange slices or grapes or even apple sauce c...
- Most grocery stores have a gluten free section now. They sell pretzels, chips, cookies, all sorts of things that are gluten free. You could always do veggies, apples...
- Schar Chocolate Hazelnut bars. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOD. I happen on this after my sons ped thought he might have Celiacs. But this is more of an adult type tre...
