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Getting My 5 Year Old to Take Her Medicine!
Asked by B.M. from Boston
on February 17, 2008
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So last week I found out my 5 year old daughter had a double ear infection. Of course she got antibiotics perscribed... but why she ended up with CHEWABLE ones is beyo...
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- call your dr and get the liquid prescribed.. don't put your daughter thru anymore ... poor kid...
- To get my 5 year old to take antibiotics I have to mix it (crushed) with a bit of vanilla frosting. Not the healthiest (lol) but he takes it, and I don't think a litt...
- Hi, My 5 year old son had the same problem just a few weeks ago. Is the antibiotic Amoxycillin? Eventually, I just called the doctor and asked for a new prescriptio...
5 Year Old Not Listening, Too Independent?
Asked by R.W. from Denver
on May 17, 2012
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My 5 year old has always been fairly strong willed and wanting to do his own thing, but things seem to be getting worse lately. He is old enough to do some things on h...
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- My son is almost 5 and the same way. I think it is the age. They are in preschool and on their own from us more often now. They see their friends doing stuff they may ...
- The locked tool box idea is great. Then I would teach him how to use each tool, have him practice and then have him show me he can use it safely and put it away when h...
- My son is 5. He likes to make and build things too. BUT... he knows to ask permission with "dangerous" things/tools etc. and I always supervise him. Of course. He i...
5 Year Old with No Attention Span
Asked by J.N. from Seattle
on February 24, 2009
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Hello,
My 5 year old son is in Kindergarten. He is a great kid and gets along well with others. The problem that we are having seems to be his attention span. He's...
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- J., I think it's very much the age group. My son is almost 5 1/2 and I feel I'm telling him to stop climbing the walls every 30 seconds or so. He will be starting...
- I could have written your posting! We're going through the same thing with our K's attention span. All I can tell you is what we've been trying - keeping the house as ...
- I have an almost 5 year old with a short attention span. I think it's very common in kids this age. But that's just my opinion. At the same time, he's starting pres...
5 Year Old with Leg Pains
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on April 14, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
My 5 year-old has been complaining about leg pains her words " My Leg Bones Hurt" I told her like I told my other 4, Baby its just growing pain. It me...
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- I had the same symptoms when I was a child all the way until around 17 yrs old. I was diagnosed with osgood schlatter's disease. Here is a website with info on it. ...
- Hi A., Aren't you glad you asked? It could be nothing or it could be everything.! Please go to the doctor. Let us know, and all the best to you and your little...
- A., Maybe she bumped it and didn't ealize it, but I would recommend you take your daughter to the doctor to make sure nothing is wrong. My daughter use to complain al...
Controlled Portions for 5 Year Old
Asked by H.D. from Madison
on August 19, 2008
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A good friend of mine has 5 year old twins. The girl is currently 70 pounds and her mom is unsure how to proceed with this subject. Her biggest fear is that her daug...
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- heres an excellent addition to her diet: FIBER! this "magic" nutrient is NOT digested. however, the job it DOES do is important. it holds water. (so drink lots of i...
- I am not sure how your daughter eats,but maybe having a schedule or menue on a board or paper and placed in sight with what you will be having and at what time...might...
- They can try family walks each evening. Mom and daughter walks or other forms of exersize together. Not eating family style meals can control the portions better wit...
Am I to Hard on My Kid Who Plays Baseball
Asked by C.D. from Visalia
on March 30, 2010
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My son has ADD his currant coach wants him to go to the t-ball team. because he is not paying attention the coach fills he may get heart if he is not paying attention ...
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- Um, nowhere in your post do you mention if your SON loves baseball or is upset at the idea of being transferred to the dreaded T-Ball team. Isn't this sport supposed t...
- We have the kids in Soccer, T-Ball, gymnastics, dance, tumbling, etc...so we stay busy but it's worth all the juggling. One thing you didn't mention is how old your so...
- Just because you were great at sports doesn't mean your son will be, or even wants to be. There's a perfect sport for everyone; it's simply a matter of finding it. I...
Almost 5 Year Old and Leaving House
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 29, 2013
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For about a month now, my soon to be 5 year old has taken her dawdling to a new level and has turned leaving the house into a power struggle. I signed both kids up fo...
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- A couple of things really struck me. In your SWH you talk about natural consequences. Great! Nothing wrong with that. I'm actually a huge fan. But in your origina...
- Yes of course you're a tired mom who cant possibly be expected to carry a five yr old! We understand that, but you are making your job harder by expecting her to act l...
- Part of it is age and not understanding time. The only concerning thing is that SHE is getting her way. If you have planned to go to the museum, then go. Take her i...
Gift Ideas for 6 Year Old Boy When Money Is Tight....
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on November 18, 2010
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Can you give me some ideas for inexpensive Christmas gifts for a 6 year old boy? Something he will actually play with/use and like? Thanks moms!
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- I did a coupon book for my daughter one year. Not sure if it would matter if it's a girl or boy.... but it had 'coupons' in it for things like: 1. Stay up past midn...
- My 6 year old loves legos. They are pretty inexpensive too. They have all different types, large or small boxes! I have also done movie boxes... I find a movie that th...
- I would rather give 2 or 3 very nice gifts.....rather than a whole slew of inexpensive things. Quality over quantity. The quantiity can be placed in the child's Chri...
My 5 Year Old Is Driving Me Nuts
Asked by A.M. from Pocatello
on December 17, 2007
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My 5 year old daughter is obsessed with my body. She is always trying to touch my boobs and likes to pat me on the butt. she has now started putting things in her shir...
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- Is she seeing things on tv or in movies? If not at your house, maybe at her dad's? I think the images that are thrown at kids these days could make them more interes...
- ok, I am going to take my chances and post my reply here. My now 7 year old son, and 9 year old nephew were both curious as well. We in the US are so prudish when it ...
- A., Curiosity is one thing, but the sexual undertones of her comments in the shower are not curiosity. And love does not equal touching your "boobies." So, her comme...
6 Year Old Son Is a Perfectionist and It's Causing Problems at School.
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on January 29, 2010
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My son is very hard on himself. He is a major perfectionist and every time he makes a mistake it is difficult for him to move on to the next task. His preschool teac...
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- My daughter was very much a perfectionist when she was in pre-k and kindergarten amd then slightly in 1st gr. The teachers all told me that children do tend to be thi...
- I've been like this my whole life, and it can be really frustrating and cause people to really misunderstand you. Have you spoken with your pediatrician about it? ...
- I agree with the others that said this is a learned behavior. My son tends to be like this and he totally gets it from me. I like things neat, organized and I get an...
