Tween: Simplicity
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Too Much Texting
Asked by C.G. from Kansas City
on March 22, 2008
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My 13 year old 7th grader cant stop texting! He would text 24/7 if he could stay up that long. I dont think it is healthy to be in constant contact with anyone as much...
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- I would definitely put limits on when he can use his phones. Cell phones have gotten way out of control and I can't believe parents get their kids phones in the first ...
- I agree with Kim J. It's just socializing. I used to pass notes in school and spend hours on the landline -- my 13 year old texts constantly (we have an unlimited tex...
- Oh, my gosh, I can't imagine your phone bill. Limit, limit, limit, as a mom you have the right to have rules and expect him to follow them. My in-laws were selfish, ...
Health and Medical
Asked by M.B. from Spokane
on March 17, 2008
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Hi all,
Until recently my husband and I haven't really given diet much credit for our children's behavior but now we're wondering if we should look into the subject. ...
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- There are at times when food and diet be the reasons for some stuff... it might just be that your boy is way diffrent than your little girl. I know fisrt hand, we had...
- The best way to identify diet issues is to keep a food log. Write down what and how much he eats/drinks and his behavior. It will become apparent in a couple of weeks ...
- Check out Kim John Payne's Simplicity Parenting. I recommend his 2 disc audio on Simplicity parenting that you can order on line. Cutting our sugar and processed foo...
Son Knocks over Dog's Waterbowl
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on January 13, 2009
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Anyone with suggestions on how to keep my 11 month old son from tipping over the dog's water bowl while still giving access to the dog??? It is driving me crazy - he ...
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- There are stands, and bowls that don't tip, but really... Since he cries when he gets wet, make the child walk around in wet clothes for a while... he won't do it agai...
- The only solution that I have found for this issue is to teach the child that it is not to be touched. Your son is just a baby so it is hard but firmly tell him no wh...
- What about purchasing one of those big water dishes that stand upright, and have that container that holds water, gradually releasing more as the dog drinks the water....
Remebering How to Breathe?
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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Okay, I know that I am not the only mom that feels like the world is on her shoulders. Between working 4 days a week, a 13 year old, a 3 year old, a husband, dinner, ...
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- I second flylady.net. Get all the emails or just the daily digest. Once you've got your clutter under control and/or tweaked your routines, go to yoga and/or simple me...
- Hi K., When I read your question, it hit home. I am 41, have one 19 yr old boy and one 5 year old girl. I cannot even pinpoint when my symptoms began, but it came t...
- I can totally relate! I have a 1,2,3,15 yr old kids (Wow, that looks even worse in writing). I stay totally stressed and soooo tired all the time. My memory has gott...
Pre-teens and Young Teens
Asked by J.D. from Panama City
on May 19, 2008
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Is there anyone out there with middle school girls? How do you handle crushes? There seems to be a "need" to have a boyfriend. My daughter is about the only one not al...
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- HI Jeanette, Does your daughter have her dad active in her life? If so, then have him start to "date" her and treat her like a queen; showing her how young men are su...
- I feel your pain I am the mother of three a son 12, and two daughters 15 and 17. I set an age limit of when they can start dating a long time ago and that age limit is...
- When I was in middle school I had a boyfriend and all we did was talk on the phone. I was in 8th grade. My sister is also in 8th grade right know and likes people but ...
Homemade Halloween Costumes
Asked by R. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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Okay ladies, I need some of your creativity... I have none! Both of my daughters have to have a costume but it must be homemade. I just don't know what to do-they ar...
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- Do either one of them play sporst? They could wear their uniform. If they have boots, cowboy hat, they could be a rancher, rodeo person, etc. Apron and cooking utins...
- My imaginary friend. Just dress really weird looking, mix and match different styles of clothing. A red dress and if you can make a small red cape,and a basket one...
- Have you thought of repurposing clothing they already have into something else? One year I went as a cheerleader - I used a short skirt I already had, added a tank t...
Joint Party for Boys 15 Years Apart
Asked by F.C. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2011
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or suggestions on how to do a joint party. I have 2 sons who share the same exact birthday but are 15 years apart. My oldest ...
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- Will you be having a lot of guests, or mostly a family deal? We would probably let the older pick his cake, and make a cupcake for the 1 year old. Pretty much the whol...
- Wow, my first thought is that is pretty cool... Well the theme could be "Milestones!" The big Sweet 16, is he getting his driver's licenses? and the Big 1! Are ...
- Don't do a joint party! Make a fuss over the 16-yr-old! He'll be out of the house soon and then you can make a big deal over the young one. The young one won't know th...
"Old Fashioned" Birthday Party - Long - with Another Question as Well!
Asked by W.T. from San Diego
on July 22, 2010
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My sons' birthdays are coming up in October. The will be three and one years old.
We usually do just family and close friends at my mom's house (our yard isn't part...
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- I wouldn't feel bad at all. I understand what you were trying to do. Because at the ages of 3 and 1 the kiddos don't nessarly know what is going on, ON that day excep...
- I understand your point of view and agree with much of what you are saying. We have parties for our kids and up to now have just invited family -about 30 people. (We ...
- I don't believe people are trying to one up each other. I just think its a combination of how they were brought up celebrating and how they feel a birthday should be ...
Bikinis? Is Women's Lib Moving Backwards?
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2011
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I must say I am shocked by today's bikini questions and the responses received. Most along the lines of it's demeaning, it's sending the wrong message, etc.
How is i...
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- I have to disagree with you. That post had NOTHING to do with womens lib. Why does everything get pushed in that direction?? I guess what you are saying is the sexu...
- I'm with you, Mamazita! (See my profile pic, that's me, in a bikini, I'm 50!) This is an issue that I've thought about. I have a beautiful daughter-in-law who is M...
- One piece bathing suits do not cover up like a burqua... trust me, I"m a radical feminist and have fought in petitions and spreading the word about the plight of Afgha...
Seeking Family Christmas Traditions
Asked by M.F. from Kansas City
on October 1, 2008
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my boys are starting to come of age to start understanding what holidays are etc...I'm wanting to establish some easy simple things that we can continue every year. W...
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- Here are a couple of things we do: 1. Every year I get them new pajamas that they get to open on Christmas Eve so they have new PJs for Christmas morning pictures. ...
- I am a single mom of a 14 year old daughter and a 12 year old son and have been a signle mom for 12-1/2 years. It is a tradition in our family to go Christmas shoppin...
- My hubby actually came up with a great tradition that we have started. Every year we go to Hobby Lobby or a similar craft store and look at thier "charms" everybody g...
