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Type of Punishment for 13 Year Old
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on October 28, 2008
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So our 13 year created his own my space account against our wishes so to speak. he has been begging us for one for a sometime now. We have told him that we didn't ap...
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- Hello D., I believe that you are both right. He set up the page against your wishes, so if he is allowed to keep it what has he learned? That he can get away with it!...
- Maybe since he was begging for myspace you should have sat and talked to him and found out why he felt it was so important. My Daughter is 14 and she has a myspace. It...
- I agree that a punishment is in order because he went against your wishes. But, I think he should be able to keep his myspace account because everyone has one and you...
Birthday Present Ideas for Son's 16 Yr Old Girlfriend
Asked by J.T. from Columbus
on March 20, 2008
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My son will be attending his "girlfriend's" Sweet 16 birthday party and asked what he should get her. They've only been "going together" for a couple of months, which...
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- Hi J., If his girlfriend wears makeup, potentially having someone do a makeover would be fun for her. That way she would feel confident in the way she wears it. I...
- Get a gift card to a salon for a manicure or to have her hair done.
- You're right. At 16, jewelry is too personal and gift cards just don't cut it. I recommend giving a gift that is also an "experience." Build-a-Bear Workshops are v...
Collections?
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on December 3, 2007
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OKay long story short...since I was born I have been collecting Precious Moments. Each yeah either at my bday or Christmas my mother has always given me a Precious Mo...
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- I agree with the idea about the charm bracelet. A co-worker of mine talked about doing that for her daughter. She said that she started collecting charms for her whe...
- What about a charm bracelet? James Avery has great charms you can buy.
- I collect some snow globes, have about 20 or more, as well as shot glasses and have about 90.
Unusual and Common Kid Obsessions
Asked by H.H. from Dallas
on September 15, 2007
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I am doing some informal research on (non-clinical)obsessions of 2-6 year old kids. For instance, I have a 4 y/o that has been obsessed with diggers for 2 years and p...
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- My 4 yr old likes anything pink, but isn't really "obsessed" -- she's fine with any other color too. This is kind of random, and very forward of me, but an "obsessi...
- Please don't worry. I recently posted a very similar question on a moms group board I am on, and just about every mom told me her child (mostly 2-3 year olds) had som...
- My older son has ALWAYS been obsessed with electronics and anything with buttons (one's that do something). When he was two he would carry around CD's like they were ...
Gift for 4 & 5 Year Old Girls?
Asked by S.B. from Burlington
on February 14, 2011
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My best friend is coming for a visit with her husband and kids from Australia. I only get to see her children every couple of years or so I like to buy them special g...
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- Do they have Build A Bear Worshop in Australia yet? You could give them gift certificates when they get here and take them to the mall. That would be something they c...
- Our four-year-old daughter is very much into Pillow Pets and many of her classmates are, too.
- polly pocket and my little pony are popular with that age group. some of them come as sets with a little carry case so that would also be good for the trip home. Str...
When to Move Baby to Crib
Asked by A.J. from Phoenix
on July 14, 2008
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How long did you keep your babies in their bassinet in your room? My daughter is 4 months old and doesn't sleep in our bed, but she sleeps in her pack and play next to...
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- A., First, let me say, every situation is completely different; and it is ultimately your decision as to whether you are all ready for the move or not. I kept our da...
- Do what your heart tells you!! As long as you are sleeping, and she is sleeping what is it hurting to have her in your room? If you don't feel good about it, don't mov...
- Hi A., Like you, we also had our baby sleeping in a bassinet in our bedroom when she was a newborn. As you know the advantages of having your little one close by are...
2 1/2 Year Old Daughter Self-stimulating
Asked by M.M. from Anchorage
on July 27, 2009
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My almost 3 year old daughter has always been very tactile. She is a thumb sucker, blanket rubber, and has always liked to rub the soft side of velcro or her daddy's ...
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- Hi M., My daughter started doing this at about the same age, however just at night. This was hard for me because she frequently slept with me and it made me uncomfort...
- Good to hear you have a doctor's appt. I have very little experience with this, but, i remember being a kid and getting a yeast infection. I didn't know it was a yea...
- MY daughter went thru the same phase, I would just redirect her and sometimes if it was persistent suggest she go into her room as it was a private activity that she s...
Military Moms - Help!!!
Asked by L.L. from Seattle
on March 25, 2011
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Ok ladies - my oldest child just turned 2 last week. Her daddy has been underway since january, but came home for a week last week and then left again 2 days ago. Sh...
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- There is an Elmo video about separating for work. Our army FRG recomended it for the last deployment. I think I found it on militaryonesource.com I know it is hard ...
- I am older, was a military 'mom' for the previous six years and cannot imagine how hard it is for you as a wife with children by yourself. I cried probably everyday. M...
- From one military mom to another - I am so sorry you are having to deal with this after such a nice time having him home. We too have gone through this - not really t...
Toddler Girl's Room Ideas
Asked by S.T. from Richmond
on February 4, 2010
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I'm looking for cute ideas on how to decorate my todder daughter's bedroom - specifically paint colors. Any ideas you have about paint colors or decorating in general...
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- I found that with my daughter characters were overstimulating. She would always point out the different characters and tell massive stories about them and be up all ni...
- My daughters is a lavender color and we are going to redo her room between the ages of 4 and 5 I'm going to leave the lavender color but paint one half wall with the c...
- I've got my baby girl's room done in a nice pastel green. Her bedding is a handmade quilt from grandma with all pastel colors. I painted her shelves pink, did a cork ...
Visitation or Funeral?
Asked by J.J. from Eau Claire
on April 1, 2011
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My daughters friends father passed away. She knew his dad. I was wondering if we should go to the visitation or the funeral. It is all today and I will be taking her o...
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- I think it is great that you take her to either or both. Really depends on whether the funeral will be only close family or not. I have never heard of giving money...
- If she feels comfortable do both. It would make it easier for her friend to know that she is there for her. But let her decide if she wants to stay or not.
- Do both-to show your support-and start with $100 for the neighbor. Remember-this is a process so both may be helpful.
