Stealing
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Middle Daughter Not Responding to Discipline Need Advice
Asked by R.N. from Johnson City
on February 27, 2008
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my 14 yo daughter does not accept discipline when it is handed down...if she is told she cannot talk on the phone, she will get a friends cell phone and sneak it into ...
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- TEEEEEEEEEEEN-AGERS! My goodness, I'm sure all this would stress a person out. I know my kids have done the same thing to me. And nothing like being a caring p...
- Sounds like typical teenage rebellion to me. And this is just the beginning, i'm sorry to say. My suggestion is to have a sit down with your daughter, you and your h...
- Hello,Have you tried counceling? It could be her maturity level, or the wonderful teen years. A possible threat of boot camp for unruly kids might settle her down. Goo...
7 Year Old Stealing
Asked by K.C. from New York
on April 2, 2009
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My step daughter has been getting caught taking things from stores and from family memebers. My husband and i sat down with bio-mom and step-dad for two hours trying ...
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- I had that problem once with one of mine and strangely stuff started disappearing from his room, lol, of course it was me. I then had a long discussion with him as to...
- It sounds like the stealing is a symptom of something else going on. Try to involve a professional from her school or maybe a psychologist to get to the bottom of wha...
- At 7 she doesnt really get the concept of stealing. She needs to be punished immediately when she steals, and I would punish her by THROWING AWAY one of her treasured ...
What Do You Use For....
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on July 10, 2011
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I just bought a DVD player for the car and it has the TV screens that just strap onto the headrests (so it's portable from car to car). I am really happy with my purc...
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- You can purchase a mini dvd player case or a an ipad sleeve may work (depending on the size of your dvd player) from anywhere that sells electronics. They usually cost...
- I'm thinking perhaps a nice isulated tote bag.. like you get for taking frozen foods home from the store. I know Sam's Club sells a nice one of these. Not sure whe...
- Is this for the 4 1/2 year old? It makes a difference when ya read on lol. Do you carry a backpack for her, snacks/ toys/ cup/ change of clothes? If so, you could put ...
My Two Year Old Is Out of Control!!!
Asked by L.K. from Omaha
on January 23, 2008
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I am at the end of my rope with my two year old! He walks all over me, I have no clue how to get him to listen to me. I have tried everything from time out to taking...
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- I will address the issue of stealing toys from other kids first becuase a lot of what you are saying is normal boundry pushing. When he take a toy from another child, ...
- Oh, the joys of toddler independence. How dare they have an opinion! Ha. They grow up so fast, don't they. Maybe try making a game out of it, have some fun. Somet...
- I am going to say that it sounds like a need for self expression and recognition. I had some similar issues with my kids and read a few books. Dr. Sears' has some goo...
How to Get a 21 Month Old to Stop Using the Pacifier!!!
Asked by V.H. from Norfolk
on April 21, 2008
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I am trying to wean my son from the pacifier. I let him use it at nap times, bed times, and if he hurts himself and needs a little comfort. The problem is, my 8 mont...
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- Hi V. Try telling him to throw it in the trash himself and see how that works. I used that tactic for my sons when they were that age and after throwing their paci...
- My suggestion is to take it from everyone. If you don't like them than you don't need them. children are just fine with out them and it seems your are causing more tro...
- Hi V., I can understand your dilemma, but in my opinion you should wean both of them from it now. They are both on solid foods (baby food). Don't perpetuate the b...
Six Year Old Daughter Won't Stay in Her Bed!
Asked by J.R. from Tulsa
on March 6, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter goes to bed in her own bed (she and brother are upstairs, master bedroom is down) at night but around 1-2am each night she comes down and gets i...
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- I think at this point she is definately in the habit of getting in bed with you which means it will be hard to break. The scared thing could be just an excuse but jus...
- I sympathize with you in so many ways! It is so hard to make your 'scared' child go back to bed but at 6 years old when it is happening repetitively it is more a ploy ...
- I agree that it is probably a habit. But if a child is scared that really needs to be addressed. Walk her around the room, have her point out things that seem weird ...
Kids Dont Appreciate or Understand Value
Asked by K.P. from Memphis
on May 31, 2007
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my sister has 2 boys 9 and 10. Today they lost a 3rd bike to community. Some one stole it. But my nephews left the bike available for someone to steal. my sister doesn...
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- I believe they are old enough to understand the value of money, and working for it. I wouldn't buy them anything expensive (game systems, bikes, TVs, etc.) until they...
- They don't seem to be connecting work = stuff. www.daveramsey.com has this wonderful system for kids, it's similar to what the other moms here described. Work equ...
- Hey K., I have to agree with the other lady...start making the kids earn what they have! all the stuff they have already.. when she does take it away, well when does s...
Going to Italy with a 21 Month Old
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on June 16, 2007
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In July, my family and I are going to Italy. The ped said to give my daughter benadryl to make her sleep, which Im hoping will be as peaceful as it sounds. (I heard th...
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- OMG relax!!!!!!!!!She'll be fine in her stroller. IF it will put your mind at ease goggle Italian newspapers/stories and see if you can do a search for anything remote...
- Hi K., My one suggestion would be that if your daughter has never had benadryl, to try it before you go. My friends son has the reverse reaction to benadryl and sta...
- I lived in Sicily for 1 1/2 years and there isn't anything to worry about. For the most part everyone loves babies and they'll oooh and ahh over yours. She'll be fine ...
Valentine's Day Poll
Asked by S.V. from Albuquerque
on February 5, 2010
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Hello all! I always have the most difficult time getting something for my husband on Valentine's Day. It seems like the present should be something romantic - he is ...
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- If you go out a lot - why don't you make him his favorite dinner at home. If you have kids see if you can find someone to watch them for a few hours so it can be just...
- Personally I don't agree with exchanging gifts. I give hubby a nice card. Then we li usually try to do something together like brunch, dinner, or maybe sneak away fo...
- In my house, we don't celebrate Valentine's Day. Our first Valentine's Day being together, we got into a huge fight, and we decided not to bother celebrating it ever a...
Christmas Exchange
Asked by T.C. from Colorado Springs
on December 12, 2011
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This may have been asked already. So sorry if it has been. I have been off the site for a few days, and I don't want to go back through all the posts!
I am going to...
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- Please don't bring a kitten. What if someone allergic ends up with it, or worse someone who hates kittens. It would not be funny at all. That being said, it is my exp...
- We have had gift exchanges at our Sunday School christmas party... and even there, some of the most popular have involved wine! There have also been some on the ris...
- I shared this before but Stamps are somethign i recieved one time and i was soooo happy to get them. Some nice stationary. a photo frame.
