TV & Videos: Older Child
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9 Year Old Step Daughter
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on November 5, 2009
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I have a 9 year old step daughter. I have had a bit of a challenge with the discipline. She lives with her grandparents the other half of the time. They have no other ...
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- First of all, it's sounds like from the situation that this child needs a lot of love. It sounds like you are trying to give her that but keep it up. It is the most im...
- Here's how we handle irresponsibility with my daughter and nephew. At home, if you leave your things out (like dinner dishes just left on the table) that means you vol...
- I think you have already arrived at the best solution. Don't buy her expensive things. Some children (and some adults for that matter) don't take care of things. It's ...
Scooby Doo Video for 10 Year Old?
Asked by L.C. from Allentown
on December 14, 2011
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Would a 10 year old boy still watch Scooby Doo cartoons? I have a video I picked up and want to give to a nephew. (Along
with something else!!)
Also what books do...
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- Scooby is like Snoopy from the Peanuts, Tom and Jerry, and Garfield. These cartoon characters have become kid staples and their fans cross age and generation. They're...
- For Girls - Little House on the Prairie and the original N. Drew series are classics that little girls should still be introduced to - you might be the hero who brin...
- I am 41 and love Scooby Doo, doesn't everybody? Check out amazon for books, I think you can search by age and they have a good selection.
My 7 Year Old Says He Wants to Die!
Asked by C.C. from Charlotte
on December 29, 2006
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How can a 7 year old be depressed? He is very loved and cared for. Doesn't need or want for anything. Yet he will say, "I hate myself", "I wish I could die" or "I wish...
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- I would look at a couple of things. Is he hearing those words at home, in daycare, on cartoons,etc? I personally have had to stop letting my 5 year old watch Fairly Od...
- Since counseling isn't necessarily a bad thing (whether he is indeed depressed or just seeking attention) then I'd keep taking him to a new counselor til you find one ...
- Well, it's definitely getting him attention. What kid doesn't want attention? Like you, I would be concerned and ask why he thinks it would be better if he weren't a...
6 Year Old That Can't Seem to Move Fast in the Morning!
Asked by D.B. from San Francisco
on March 18, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter (who is in Kindergarten) does not know the meaning of the words "please move quickly" -- especially in the morning when we are rushing to get re...
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- I had this problem with my son. I started putting his clothes in the car and told him to be dressed by the time we got to school or he would go in his jammies. The bre...
- I also had sluggish kids in the morning(actually they still are as teens, but they take responsibility for themselves now). When they were younger they were slow and ...
- yup yup yup...very...slow... daughter..., got one of those myself. :) She is almost 21 now and she is STILL slow. No amount of pressure I put on has ever helped and ...
Wii Games for 6 Year Old
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on May 11, 2009
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Hello Mamas! My son will be turning 6 years old. We are planning to get him a Wii game for his birthday. Right now all we have is the sports package that came with ...
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- Playground is great- easy for younger kids to play and it's a ton of different games, all in one. Mario Kart or Neighborhood Games are both good as well. Some younger...
- We have a Wii Fit and love it. My friend's 4 year old son loves the Wii Fit, it has so much that kids can do. Another friend of mine's son has asked his mom for one ...
- I have 3 6 year olds. Their favorite game is Wii Playground followed by Bowling (not the one that comes with it, but just bowling). Good luck! I'm sure he will enjoy...
6 Year Old Son Has Bad Attitude
Asked by A.E. from Los Angeles
on September 10, 2008
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My 6 year old son just started 1st grade last week. Now I know that it takes time to adjust from being home all summer to getting up early and being in school all day...
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- I think it's probably just a matter of adjusting to his new experience of being a 1st grader. Every change, even good change, is stressful. My fourth grader burst into...
- I went through this when my son was in 2nd grade. He didn't want to do anything at school or at home that he was supposed to do. It got so bad that he could do nothing...
- Last year my hubby made "to do" charts for kids ages 6 (a boy like you) and 9 (girl). It has helped our son so much. Excpectatons for the morning (brush teeth, make ...
Limiting Use of Electronics (Video Games, Computer, Tv)
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on October 13, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter spends a lot of time using electronics (nintendo ds, tv, computer). Usually, I periodically suggest that she take a break from those things, b...
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- Hey mom, don't "suggest" your daughter take a break! YOU are the parent, and you need to set limits because you're daughter doesn't know how to. I have a 13 year ol...
- If I could live my life over, I would not let my boys have a computer game until age 16. I just heard on the radio a few days ago a researcher on early childhood stat...
- My kids have to earn time playing games. We use www.handipoints.com as a tool to track chores, homework, etc. done. They earn points. Use their points to buy no more t...
Help!!! 8 Year Old Son Screams and Crys About Everything.
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 6, 2009
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I am at my witts end my 8 year old screams and crys about everything from homework to eating. He is always unhappy, At the moment my husband is dealing with him becau...
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- I would have him tested for autism. Another idea is when he does the screaming and acting out it may be that he is overstimulated/stressed. Try giving him a deep hug...
- Do you ever get time alone with him? As a middle child things can be tough enough without any extra stresses of school and such. Maybe you need to set a few hours a w...
- Hi J., I would call the school counselor and talk to him/her. I would also suggest that your son have some visits with the school counselor. Perhaps something has h...
What Is the Most Needed Kind of Children's Video?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 24, 2007
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I am looking for a great video for babies. For babies, what kind do you all like? Baby Einstein? Cartoons? Videos with stories? Are there any DVDs that encourage ...
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- Truth be told, the best video is none. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children not watch TV for their first two years of life. Even a show like Ses...
- Try taping or if you have a TiVo even better, "Blues Clues". It's educational, colorful, and intelligent children's television. My daughter has been watching it fore...
- Baby Einstein all the way...and Little People. I also started my son on the Leapfrog Letter Factory, and he knew his letter and their sounds by 16 months.
Kindle Fire for a 10 Year Old?!
Asked by H.P. from Springfield
on December 8, 2011
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My husband is insane. He wants to buy a Kindle Fire for his 10 year old daughter. I believe she is too young to deserve or fully appreciate an adult-oriented electroni...
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- My daughter is 11 and we are buying her the Kindle Fire for Christmas this year. I think it all depends on the child. Our daughter loves to read and we spend a lot o...
- my 7 year olds are getting kindle touch (cheaper version). they love to read. i love to read so we will all have our reading units. i can see your point about it being...
- I understand that there is a tendency to "buy" a child's love out of guilt over a divorce. I think that my husband and my SD's mom do that sometimes, so that might be ...
