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Bullying by Young Children...
Asked by C.C. from Eau Claire
on May 12, 2011
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So this was something that I've been struggling with since March. A person who was my friend for 20+ years has decided to call our friendship quits over what she says...
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- Your ex-friend has taken this to an extreme. She is a verbal bully, and her child is like her. There are adults all over who are like her, including on this site - i...
- When I first started reading your post, I actually understood the "other side." My kids have family members who are 100 times more aggressive -- and my kids were alwa...
- I work at a preschool and we have a four year old well on her way to becoming a bully. She has an older sister showing her all the ins and outs of being a bully. She...
8 Mo. Old Not Taking Naps
Asked by A.H. from Bakersfield
on October 1, 2008
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My friends 8 mo. old boy is learning to pull himself up, which is great, except for when its nap time. He not wanting to nap, just pull himself up. I'm not sure as he ...
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- My daughter did the same thing for about a week. It was a hard week, but we got through it. When your friend's boy is awake, have him practice standing up as much as ...
- Does he stand there and cry afraid to let go? Or does he just pull himself up, fuss, and then sit? I have been taking care of a little boy who is now 11 months old who...
- My daughter did the same thing when she learned to stand in her crib. We had to sleep train all over again--first putting her to sleep in our arms and transfering to ...
My Son Doesn't Want to Walk!
Asked by ... from Dallas
on May 15, 2011
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My son has been crawling since he was 8 months old. he walks around furniture great and has almost been natural for him since he's been 9mo. he is currently 12mo and w...
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- First off, I want to say that I agree with all of the posters who have said at 12 months old, it is perfectly fine that he isn't walking yet. If you relax and back off...
- 12 months is pretty young. My daughter didn't start walking until 15 months. Give him some more time.
- My daughter was also a late walker. She was able physically months before she was walking on her own. Try getting him a push toy so he can walk with some help balancing.
11 Month Old Standing in Crib
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on February 17, 2009
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I am afraid to put my son in his crib until he is asleep. Consequently, my husband and I hold him until he falls asleep. When he's awake and I put him in his bed, he ...
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- It is normal for your little guy to be standing in the crib. The problem with holding him while he goes to sleep is that he isn't learning how to put himself to sleep...
- It's perfectly normal. Have you lowered the mattress on your crib? Once they stand up you should put in as far down as it can go, that way he can't climb out as easi...
- This is normal. Most babies stand when they are in their cribs. My son feels if he is awake and in his crib he thinks its time to get out. At night when he does thi...
Just Wanted to See What You Guys Think.........<venting>
Asked by K.N. from Wichita Falls
on March 25, 2008
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Hi,
I was reading on baby center just a minute ago about celebs and how they go on talk shows and say how wonderful it is being a mom and how they make their own baby...
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- hello! I second, third and fourth the advice to check this out: www.flylady.net that is a lifesaver for me. and it's free. no one is perfect, you just might...
- I don't think anyone is perfect either. As long as you are there for your children, love them unconditionaly, etc. you are doing the best you can and that is as close ...
- All the time I feel like this. I get up get the kids dressed, fed lunches packed off to school. If I'm not working that day I will spend all day with laundry, grocer...
Need Tips for Potty Training a Boy
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on March 16, 2008
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Okay, first of all my child is only 2 yrs. old, and I know that is quite young to start potty training.....
But, he has really been showing signs of being ready to go...
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- I had two girls and no boys, but my granddaughter's other grandmother had two boys and no girls. Her trick was Cheerios. She floated them in the potty and had the b...
- I potty trained both my kids at 2 yrs. old a girl first and then a boy. With my son I used the 3 day potty techinique. Wasn't sure if it was going to really work, b...
- I have only trained girls, my 3 daughters back in the l980s and one granddaughter last September. With my daughters, I used Toilet Training in Less than a Day. It too...
Things They Learn at School
Asked by K.R. from Atlanta
on February 22, 2007
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My 8 year old is learning things from other kids at school that I am not ready for. She has heard the SEX word and the name for the male body part and has asked me abo...
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- First, I would ask them what they have heard and then clarify anything they get wrong, and they will if they hear it from other kids. I am really trying to approach ev...
- I think that there is a common misconception about how once they're about to hit adolescence, you'll sit down with them and have "the talk". The reality is, there is n...
- Thats right about the age they start learning about these things. Dont be scared, just help teach them.
Teeth Brushing for 2 Year Old
Asked by K.P. from Atlanta
on April 8, 2008
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I've been trying to get my 2 year old to start learning to brush her teeth. The pediatrician says twice a day (once a day is a chore!!). I'm still using the flouride...
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- What we found was effective is to have them learn how to put water in their mouths and spit first. Then when I'm brushing my daughters teeth, I have the cup full of w...
- I will have my son brush his teeth in the morning with me and tell him to try and do it like me. He understands a LITTLE better how to brush (rather than just suck th...
- What works for me and my 3 year old is brushing her teeth while she lays down with her head in my lap and watches tv at the same time. This works. And I tell her befor...
8 Month Old Always Curls Her Toes Under Her Feet
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on April 7, 2008
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hello ladies. I have a beautiful 8 month old daughter who is crawling and starting to try to pull up no things. We've noticed that she curls her toes under her feet mo...
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- My nephew is 9 and still does it... he's even developed calluses on the tops of his toes from it. His pedi never gave it a second thought.
- I really dont have any good advice. But my now 21 mo old use to walk on her toe knuckles!!! This was when she first started to stand and walk a little. She outgrew ...
- Hi J., I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. My youngest sister used to even walk with her toes curled under her. If your daughter is already pulling up at 8 mont...
Homeschooling and Housework?
Asked by J.C. from Nashville
on January 17, 2011
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I am thinking about homeschooling. I have one child who is 8months old so I got a while to plan but am interested in tips from moms who have done it. I am a stay at ho...
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- I don't homeschool but envy those who do. The only thing I can input to this is that I have heard that children learn to do the work that they are instructed to do an...
- LOL... the same way that SAHPs of toddlers/non-school aged kids keep their homes clean... EXCEPT that the older kids get the better they get at helping. Meaning that w...
- Gosh, yes you have a while yet! I found it near impossible to homeschool and keep any semblance of cleanliness in my house - but this is mainly because I also had a to...
