Talking about Sex: Child
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Birds & Bees Talk
Asked by L.H. from Tucson
on February 29, 2008
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Help moms! My daughter, Bailey, is 9 yrs old and we have never seriously discussed sex or her period. She is extremely moody and hormonal and, after talking to a few f...
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- Hi, I was just talking about this with some friends last night. I think it's good to give the birds and bees talk as soon as possible, maybe with the help of an illu...
- Don't be shy. She'll find out everything soon anyway. Besides, you don't have to go into every gory detail on your first shot. Just ease in with asking her outright...
- My parents were always pretty open about the whole "birds/bees" thing with my sister and me. I would advise to just start talking to your daughter. If she thinks it's ...
Movie for a 5 Year Old
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on January 20, 2009
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My 5 year old daughter and I both love dogs. I was thinking about taking her to either Marley and Me or Hotel for Dogs. Can anyone say if they're appropriate for a 5...
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- I would take a 5 year old to "Hotel For Dogs" but not "Marley and Me". It's a weeper and although some people say it's "so family friendly", I think older children may...
- Hi, I saw Marley and Me and it's a great movie, but the end is very sad. Not sure if I would take someone that young cause you may be explaining later what happened a...
- Even though Marley and Me is a great movie, it has a very sad ending that will either really upset her or she won't understand. I don't want to ruin it on here for an...
Adult Church Service for 6 Year Old
Asked by C.R. from Janesville-Beloit
on September 18, 2010
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Our church is going to limit nursery care to children 5 and under during adult church service. I am concerned that some of the topics that are brought up in the adult ...
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- By the time I was 5 years old I was attending church service with my parents and never found anything disturbing. My daughter is 5 and attends services with us as wel...
- I am confused I don't understand what it is that your child can't hear at church. Are you upset beccause there is some particular topic that you have been privy to, ...
- I think that it is wonderful that your church is having children join with their parents for church. I know a lot of churches are moving this way since they are findi...
Advice for 6 Year Old with Irrational Fears
Asked by J.F. from Atlanta
on March 11, 2008
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My 6 year old son recently started thinking about death. After he goes to bed, he will get up and come into our room crying because "he is afraid of dying, and he does...
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- I had bad nightmares when I was little and my mom made me write a letter to a "blue Fairy" and I asked her for good dreams. My promised me she is gonna throw the lette...
- It could be a sign of separation anxiety. To alleviate this you shouldn't make a big deal when you leave or get home, and if you leave him with a babysitter or anythin...
- Oh Love! i wish i could just hug u both. F.E.A.R is false- evidence- appearing- real and the only way to combat the minds power is with the power of the Spirit. He has...
My 5 Year Old Still Sleeps with My Husband and I
Asked by C.P. from Joplin
on December 11, 2006
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My 5 year old still sleeps in bed with my husband and myself, he always has, he is a big boy, he weighs 80 lbs, so its really hard for three people to fit in one bed, ...
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- My just-turned 6 year old still comes into our bed at some point during most nights. He does it to feel more secure--he's prone to nightmares and a bit afraid of the ...
- My daughter sleeps with us still off and on depending on how she is. I personally dont think its a bad thing, I do feel safe with her next to me. Feel free to email ...
- First of all, it's only unhealthy for him to sleep with you if YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND are uncomfortable with it, for any reason. Cosleeping is a healthy and loving thing...
6 Year Old Scared After a Miscarriage
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on May 29, 2010
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So as you can tell from my last couple posts I have recently had 2 miscarriages after infertilty problems. Anyway both of these pregnancies my son knew we were pregna...
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- I can't offer much, as I have not been through your side of the equation, but my heart goes out to your whole family. However, from the child's view of things, I ca...
- A., Try to keep a positive attitude around him (not that you are not) but remember that children can sense when something is wrong with us, I have 3 and they know whe...
- My grandma had a miscarriage when my uncle was around this age. He knew about it and she used the seed and garden explanation also. She just told him that she wasn't s...
How Do I Explain the Precations of Sex to an Inquizitive 6 Year Old.
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on February 17, 2008
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I am a very open mother who answers any questions my child asks me. It seems lately anything I turn on has sex one way or another. I do not watch adult programs while ...
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- Sounds like you are doing a good job. I would be horrified too. I am too old! A.
- I would say no to the pictures, just emphasize the consequences aspect. I'm eight months pregnant and my 5 year old has been getting very inquisitive about what daddy...
- Your posting has stayed with me all day. It really disturbed me. I don't know what cartoons have commercials that would lend themselves to discussing sex with a 6 yea...
5 Year Old Making Me Nuts
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on December 4, 2008
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I think i may need some parenting classes however im just kind of wanting to let off some steam here to other moms. My 5 year old knows how to push my buttons as most ...
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- Your daughter could be sensitive to food dyes and preservatives. Check out www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to infor...
- First of all start with your doctor. Have her checked for ADHD. The doctor will evaluate her and then refer you to a counselor or medical treatment. Unless there ar...
- oooh wow! First of all, the spankings will work if done consistently and with love, not out of anger. However, it sounds like she may have ADHD...only a dr can s...
5-Year-old Daughter, Out with Her Father, Public Restroom Question
Asked by A.B. from New York
on January 31, 2012
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My 5-year-old daughter was at an ice skating rink with my husband/her dad in Manhattan, and he had to go to the bathroom. It was a very busy, crowded place and there w...
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- Your husband did the right thing. If it happens in the future, have him do it again.
- Your husband did the right thing. If I had a problem like that, I'd ask to use the employee restroom if they have a problem with it. I'm not giving my kid to a strange...
- A parent cannot leave a 5yo kid all alone outside a public restroom, period. I think warning the men in there is a good idea, but still a "new" man could get inside a...
How to Deal with a 5 Year Old
Asked by M.H. from Lima
on November 17, 2011
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I normally do NOT like to ask anyone for help/advice on my children because I like to think I know what to do, but lately, I really don't. I have a 5 year old, 4 year ...
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- Marda has suggested my favorite parenting book of all time, How to Talk. I've used this approach with my grandson for the past 3 years (he's now going on 6). We work a...
- I know this may sound really crazy-but the answer to this is IGNORE the bad behaviors because that is what you don't want to keep growing or re-occuring. Absolutely...
- Just a question: what would happen if you just flat-out ignored him when he talked back? I would treat that part as a self-indulgent behavior; if no one responds by te...
