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10 Year Old with Asperger's/ADHD
Asked by L.S. from Norfolk
on March 17, 2008
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I have a 10 year old who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome/ADHD. I am trying hard to be patient with him and understanding, however we just aren't getting it...
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- Have you tried a behavor chart for home? If he gets so many checks or stickers he can whatch TV or Go to the Park. Sometimes it's enough to make them do the things you...
- I have a nephew with this. The school has been very helpful sending him to classes to teach him things like social queues and how to behave. Typical Aspergers kids fo...
- I have heard of some parents, with limited morning time, dressing their children before they go to bed. He would wake up in the clothes that he would wear that day. ...
Disney for a 11 Year Old
Asked by D.F. from Boston
on February 28, 2010
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We want to go to Florida with our 11 year old son. Any advice on where to stay and what kind of packages are available for Disney.
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- We just went to Disney for the first time last month. My MIL did most of the booking, but went through the Disney online agents. They were phenomenal!! They take ca...
- Go to the bookstore and get The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger. It is updated each year and is invaluable! It will tell you about accommoda...
- It depends how much you want to spend really. There are tons of hotels in Orlando that you can get good weekly rates on. Everything is close to the parks, even if you ...
Air-Travel With a 13 Month Old- 1St Time
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on July 26, 2008
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Help. My husband and I are taking our son on an airplane for the first time and I'm so nervous! We're flying from here to Chicago in a month, and my son will be 13 mon...
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- Benedryl will either make a child sleepy or wired. Half of the kids in my family get tired from taking it, the other half bounce off the walls. I would suggest that ...
- I use to give my kids pediacare. If the doctor is recommending Benadryl, I would definitely do it. It helps dry up they're nasal passages so the air pressure doesn't...
- I have a hard time with drugging children to make flying with them easier. I'd be looking for another doctor. Bring plenty of milk or formula (you can get bottles of m...
Bruno Mars for 10 Year Old? I'm Not Feeling It.
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on September 29, 2011
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My child is almost 11. She really loves Bruno Mars but I really don't like the content. She mostly listens to christian music or Justin Beiber, etc. I haven't yet told...
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- My daughter is 18 now but when she was 10-11 it was prime Britney, Christina, Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani, and ALL those darn boy bands. I took her to tons of conce...
- @Mom2KCK- I don't understand this logic. By having something as a natural and fun part of your lifestyle, you're normalizing it. Desensitization to behaviors like the...
- I really like his music - its catchy and fun to sing to. BUT, the lyrics are not what I want my child to hear and repeat. So we only listen to him on the radio-speci...
Need Advice on Christian Books/magazines/movies/music for 13 Yo Girl
Asked by L.C. from Raleigh
on June 26, 2011
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We are getting ready to go on the family vacation in a couple of weeks and are hoping to bring our 13 y o God daughter with us.(if she decides she can handle a week in...
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- Narnia-books, movies, soundtracks Percy Jackson-this is Greek Mythology, movie, books Can you crochet, knit, or do any needlework that you can teach her, or get one ...
- TobyMac is a good answer. Thousand Foot Crutch is something she might like; they're comparable to Linkin Park and Chevelle and bands like that (why do I even know this...
- I read the Mandie books when I was younger. They are by Lois Gladys Leppard. They may be on the young side for her, but she might like them. I'm drawing a blank on the...
One Year Shots the Same Day as International Travel?
Asked by B.M. from San Diego
on June 14, 2008
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I'm torn on weather or not to get my daughter's one year shots before or after our one month trip to Portugal. Her birthday is on a sunday and we leave Monday. My doct...
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- Well B., Let's get the moral bandwagon out of the way first. Congratulations on Sierra, it's unfortunate that you have to still be falling in love with the father ins...
- The only time my kids had reactions to their shots was after the one-year appointment. I would wait until after you return home. If you are concerned about the MMR ...
- I know there is ALOT of ANTI-Vaccine noise on the website, so instead of giving my personal opinion, here is the info from the CDC website. Read the info and then dis...
Any Advice on How to Help Me Deal with Daddy Leaving My Son and I?
Asked by C.D. from Fresno
on March 22, 2008
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Guess I am just looking for encouragement, my son's father left us recently. Our lives have changed so much since that day. It's so hard when I see my son looking fo...
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- Hang in there. It will get better and easier. It is really great that you don't let your feelings get in the way of your son spending time with his father. That is ...
- I was a single mom for the first 4 years of my daughters life even though he left when she was 2. He was never interested anyway. Now I am with a man for 10 years no...
- HI- I "left" my ex husband when our daughter was 2. Although it was hard to be a single mom and watch my daughter miss her father she is now about to turn 14 and she...
Seeking Moms Whose Husbands Travel
Asked by M.D. from Pittsburgh
on May 26, 2009
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We just had baby number three, a boy, adding to our two girls 3 and 6 years old. My husband travels every week at least two nights a week. Feeling overwhelmed, any a...
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- I can relate! My husband's job either has him traveling or working late (until 9 or 10 sometimes). I have three boys: twins and big brother is 19 months older. When th...
- Honestly ? I think with the ages of your kids, and the fact that you have a newborn, too, I suspect you'd feel overwhelmed right now even if your husband worked local...
- hi M., daddy is part of this ' overwhelmed' situation. if their are not any trusted family members that can really h-e-l-p you at this time [ you need r...
Tween's First Phone?? S.O.S.
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on February 5, 2010
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We're ready to at least explore having my 6th grader get a first phone - and want to do it very conservatively, perhaps a simple prepaid phone, with no camera or inter...
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- My son got a Vigin prepaid for his b-day last year. He really wanted one and now doesn't even carry it most of the time LOL ! Anyway - he got the cheapest phone Wal ...
- I think it's ridiculous for children to have cell phones. As far as safety goes, they should always be with a responsible adult, and the adult should have the phone. ...
- i also don't like the kids unde 15 having phone but is your decision i think a prepaid phone is grat because she can only use limited minutes each month a net 10 or an...
Birthday Party for 13 Year Old
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on January 9, 2009
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My daughter is turning 13 and wants to have a big party! I need to find a place (reasonably priced) that is geared to this age group. Or a facility to have it where th...
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- You could also check out your local (or any city's) community center, I like the bowling alley idea. 300 Dallas in Addison has a separate room in the back with a few ...
- InterSkate! Remember roller skating? There are still actually places that do this. It's in Lewisville, near the intersection of I-35 and Bus.121., behind the Northe...
- Maybe you could rent a couple of hotel rooms, one for the boys and one for the girls. They could play different games, maybe even rent one of the conference rooms in t...
