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Need Help with 11 Year Old Son Behavior Problems
Asked by K.S. from Springfield
on October 26, 2009
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I really need help with my almost 11 year old. He is EXTREMELY argumentative and an extreme "jerk" for no better word. He is "always right" and if he's corrected - h...
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- You have received great advice. It's tough on the other kids as well but they could be contributing too. We have the same issue with my 9 year old. It's a need for ...
- I agree with Barefoot G. There is a book which is about this technique, but I cannot remember what it is. A very good friend used it and got very quick and permanent...
- I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers given that I only have an 18 mos old son, but I have been reading the book "Boundaries with Kids" by Cloud and Townsend...
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...
Outings for 10 Year Old Boy
Asked by J.R. from Sacramento
on April 26, 2011
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Hi, am looking for suggestions on fun things to do with a 10 year old boy, we do the library, golf, chuck e cheese, bowling, movies mini golf, all park activities incl...
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- hiking, bike riding, cooking together reading, watching movies Is he in scouts? Lots of stuff to do there!
- Is there a monthly parenting magazine in your area? Mine is Bay Area Parent (a branch of parenthood.com). Check out the calendar in the back of it. I would plan our...
- Volunteering. Some of the best times I've had with my kids have been when we've been serving others. It can also set him up for figuring out what he wants to do with...
My 12 Year Old Thinks He Is the Boss of the House.
Asked by M.L. from Pittsburgh
on January 28, 2008
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I have 3 boys their ages are 9,11,& 12. My 12 year old is always fighting with my other two boys. If I ask him to stop he gives me additude. I tried grounding him, but...
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- Your not alone and it goes in phases! I have a 11y.o. boy (will be 12 in less than 2 weeks). I also have a 9 and 4 year old (both boys). I go through the same thing...
- What about giving him specific "Grown up" chores? He cold be rewarded for completing by whatever you choose- special events, a pizza night, allowance. Maybe some task...
- PUBERTY!!!! My oldest is 12 almost 13 and we are still in this stage.We butt head so much...He spends alot of time in his room...everytime something smart comes out o...
Divorced and over 40+?
Asked by C.P. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2012
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I just read an article online that said over-forty divorce is up 50% in the last twenty years. Depressing. I NEVER thought I would be single in my late 40s (now early...
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- Hi C.! I first want to send you a hug....((((((hug)))))... And no...you are NOT alone. I have been officially divorced since 2005...and I am 52 now. I take g...
- Heck C., I am 46 and have never been married. I have a child - oooo, scandalous. LOL I am just now beginning to wonder what in the heck I am gonna' do with myself whe...
- My parents divorce was final Feb 13th after 34 years of being married. They both are 55. I feel really bad for both of them. Neither want to be alone but they hav...
Advice Sought to Help Me Survive with My Terrible 'Tween
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on January 19, 2008
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My daughter is almost 11 and has turned a corner into the preeteen uglies. She's a very bright, motivated fifth grade student, talented in music and a dedicated ice s...
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- Dear D., I have raised seven children, and my seventh, a twelve-year-old, has forced me to kick my parenting skills up a notch. He is very much like your daughter....
- you might need to have a family meeting and lay out your ground rules again, including showing respect to you when she disagrees. Perhaps a visit to a family counselo...
- I also have a daughter who turned 11 last month. so far she has different issues. However, I was told to read a book called " I hate you, but could you first take me...
Swats at School
Asked by S.A. from Tulsa
on December 17, 2008
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My son is 6 years old and attends the first grade at a school where they still swat the children as a last measure of punishment. He has Aspergers Syndrome which is a ...
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- I agree with the other comments about the sensitivity of this issue. In the end, it is your choice as to how you allow the school to discipline your son. My one bit ...
- personal i dont at all believe in any school staff of any kind swatting a child. if the child is out of control then the parent or grand parent needs to be called and ...
- Hi S., I don't see anything wrong with the swats at school as long as the teacher understands that it is the LAST resort for him. Also, if they plan on swatting him...
10 Year Wedding Anniversary Trip
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on February 9, 2007
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We will have our 10 year wedding anniversary this summer and would like to plan a special vacation. We already have Grandparents lined up to watch the kiddos. Now we...
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- If you are into outdoor stuff Glacier National Park in Montana and Canada is absolutely awesome! San Francisco is so romantic with all the stuff to see and then hea...
- Europe is awesome and if you go in the Fall, you can usually get some great deals. Venice,Italy or Paris, France are incredibly romantic. If you decide on CA, I would ...
- Not sure if you want lots to do or just an R&R trip, but my husband and I went to Half Moon Bay, CA and stayed at the Ritz Carlton there last year for our anniv. It w...
Swim Lessons
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on July 15, 2009
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Just curious of anyone else's experience.
I have a 5 year old boy and he has been taking swim lessons for the 2nd time. The first time he was 3 years old and it wa...
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- hi K.... my lil boy (age 5 now) taught himself how to swim when he was 4...we have a 4' pool.. i was scared to let him take off his life jacket, but he wanted to be...
- I would have him practice blowing bubbles in the bath tub, spend time practicing the hand motions of swiming out of the water like a dance to the beat of his favorite ...
- If you want your son to learn to swim for safety reasons I would look into a course like ISR (Infant Swimming Resource). It teaches self rescue for children ages 6 mo...
Who Takes Care of Your Kids When You Are Sick?
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on December 25, 2010
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Okay so i usually am the one taking care of DD even when im sick because of DH's work schedule. He works 5p-5a and he works four nights a week, plus his off duites and...
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- yep, that's when DVDs are your friend. A week or so ago I had a pretty bad stomach thing, and we watched lots of dvds, backyardigans, wonder pets, rudolf the rednosed ...
- yup. talking to ralph on the big white phone with 2 kids. not fun. i leave fun vomiting messages on my husbands voice mail though LOL
- Yeah, that sucks. I sometimes have to care for my kiddos when I'm sick but I'm lucky enough to have my mom who lives really close and if I'm under the weather (and re...
