The First Years: Child
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5 Year Old Driving Me Nuts!!
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on January 17, 2009
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I am babysitting a 5 year old and 5 monthold. I also have a 16 monthold. The 5 year old is driving me nuts becuase she never stops talking. I mean never. I can ask he...
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- I would buy a book for little kids on manners to make it fun for her, and at the same time she is learning. That's how I teach my kids manners, and they usually mind ...
- Allison, You probably have not shared with the mother of the five year old that her kid is driving you "nuts". You may not be prepared, at this time, to take care ...
- Sounds like she just wants some attention, are you playing games with her, reading to her??? 5 year olds very much like interaction, they need their brains stimulated,...
First Years Compass Booster Seat
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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I am looking for a first years compass b540 booster carseat . They have them everywhere for sale online but I want to see it before I buy it. I have called Target, Wal...
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- I just bought this car seat, and like you, looked ALL over for it, it seems to only be sold online, as far as I could tell. I just switched my daughter over (she's 3, ...
- Just like you, my son was in a marathon a few years back and in winter we realized he was just too squished, so we purchased a compass. I'm sorry, I don't have the m...
- LOVE this booster! We had to order ours sight unseen as well with absolutely no regrets.
Best Books for 5 Year Old
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on February 29, 2008
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I am going to get a few story books for my niece who is turning 5 and I need a few ideas. What are your 4-5 year olds' favorite books? I know she likes Click Clack Moo...
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- Elephant & Piggie books, by Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems The Napping House, Audrey Wood Owl Babies, M...
- My daughter is 5 and she likes the Skippy John Jones series. They are cute stories about a kitty who thinks he is a dog. Very funny! Of course anything about prices...
- I have 2 daughters 6 and 9. Our family favorites..... Duck on a Bike by David Shannon The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Dot by Peter H Reynolds Mous...
How Do I Tell My 5 Year Old We Are Moving Out of State?
Asked by D.W. from Washington DC
on February 9, 2008
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My husband has recently accepted a job in another state. My 5 year old will finish the school year and then we will move. We have tried to get him excited about gett...
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- The same situation happened to me once. I really didn't want to move. We moved from WI to TN. I got depressed. Then God told me I should not get so attached. He w...
- I just made this type of move myself 3 years ago. It's not easy to tell your child but sooner the better so he can prepare. We just talked about how supportive we wo...
- Wow! When I read this, it sounded like my life almost 17 years ago. I will never forget when my husband came to me and asked me about the possibility of moving to an...
Staying Home with 5 Year Old
Asked by A.C. from Tulsa
on September 16, 2008
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Hey everyone. I am a SAHM of a 5 year old little boy who is in pre k this year. I have two step kids, but they are not with us much. I have chosen to continue to stay...
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- Please do not let anyone try to make you think that you have to get a job!! Taking care of a 5 yr old, a husband, and a home is a full time job. I am in the exact op...
- You are very fortunate to be able to be a sahm. However for some reason you seem to be unsecure. Why is it so important what other people think? Enjoy your family! ...
- Since this is a different era, if you don't already have a degree you may consider getting one. SAHM truly doesn't last forever in the 21st century. Not placing your...
5 Year Old Daughter Is Rebelling About Her New Born Sister
Asked by D.K. from Reno
on May 19, 2008
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A friend of mine has a little girl, who is 5 years old, and an infant, who is 3 months old. Her 5 year old is really rebelling with having a new sister. All the atte...
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- This child may need some extra help to get a grip on herself. If they have tried all the politicaly correct things how about a third party coming in and removing the c...
- Hi D., Your friend needs to ignore the tantrums and then give her daughter lots of attention when she is good. This is actually normal behavior but should not be r...
- You know sometimes those so called "books" are not worth junk. There is such a thing as a good old fashion swat on the bottom and tell the little turd she needs to beh...
Safety Gate: Safety 1St Perfect Fit or the First Years Everwhere Gate
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on February 27, 2010
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I'm buying a gate to go into my daughter's bedroom door, as we're moving her into a bed in the next couple weeks and I want to "gate" her door. I want it to be press...
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- i have the safety first gate with the clear sides it can be pressure mounted or one side attaches to the door frame and it swings like a door and i love it. i got it a...
- We have the Perfect Fit. That one is actually made to go on flat wall on one side, uneven moulding on the other, such as near stairs at the bottom. It is pretty easy...
- We just got a wooden one from Walmart, and since its only on her door at night, we've never had a problem.
Desperate for Suggestions on Parenting a 6 Year Old Boy with ADHD & Depression
Asked by B.P. from Atlanta
on June 24, 2008
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My son is 6 years old and has struggled with Depression and ADHD since I can remember really. It took me a long time to finally admit that I couldn't manage this along...
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- B.: I have a testimonial that I wanted to share with you. P. ____@____.com My son Jacob age 9 yrs was suffering from ADHD and I was very interested in trying a nat...
- B., I feel your pain. My husband and I raised his adopted son who also had ADHD. Once we finally gave in and got the medicine for him it made such a difference. I deci...
- The concern you have for your son's condition will be a life-long emotion because you care so much for him and his well-being. I have a son with ADHD as well. He w...
An Unmotivated 6 Year Old!
Asked by E.C. from Portland
on December 10, 2007
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Help! I have a 6 yr. old daughter whose only motivation is TV. We just got her report card (she's in first grade) and basically it says that she takes the easy way o...
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- Hello E. I was very touched reading your story about your daughter who is 6 years old. I think alot of partents go through hard times with their kids and I did recent...
- Hey E., check out this awesome website with short videos about parenting. This link leads to a video about how to praise kid's effort, rather than their intelligence ...
- consider several things - have their been any changes in either household.. you mention meeting someone new... how long has your daughter's stepmother been in the pict...
5 Year Old Doesn't Listen
Asked by P.L. from Charleston
on April 9, 2008
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My daughter is 5 and naturally a very headstrong little girl. Up until lately, we haven't had any significant disipline problems with her. For the last few months she ...
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- My now 8 year old was a discipline problem about that age. I used the old tried and true "1, 2, 3 Magic." If you are local I think there is a video of it at the Mt P...
- You're right, you can't expect the teacher to stay on top of her the whole day to make sure she is behaving properly. But what you can do is make her understand that ...
- I tend to follow more an Alfie Kohn Perspective of Unconditional Parenting. http://www.alfiekohn.org/articles.htm#null She's only five. She wants to control her enviro...
