Using Computers: Older Child
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Mac or PC
Asked by B.M. from Chicago
on September 20, 2007
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Do you love your computer?? I currently have a Dell laptop and its getting a little tempermental. I am in the market for a new laptop. I am not sure if I should get...
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- We are PC family and always will be and we are in Information Technology fields. PC is more common especially in working world - or at least I have found that to be th...
- I LOVE my mac, but have always been a mac person. Another thing to think about is how many amazing things kids are able to easily do on a mac with movies, music, etc....
- If you are used to a PC and know how to use it fairly well, I wouldn't switch. There is a pretty significant learning curve between a Mac and a PC. If you know littl...
Parental Controls on Home Computer PC and MAC
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on January 4, 2010
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hello Mama's I need your help, my 4 yr old accidentally clicked on an "inappropriate" website, I just found out yesterday from my two older kids. anyhow not sure how...
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- I'm not at that point yet, but a friend of mine recommends Spector - there is a standard and a professional version. http://www.spectorsoft.com/products/SpectorPro_...
- I don't know who you have your internet through but when my 4 kids were younger we used AOL's parental controls. I set up accounts for each kid from my master acc...
- Not sure about any programs but what about through your internet company ? I know some of them have a way to set controls for different users ? I am interested in wh...
7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.F. from Indianapolis
on November 24, 2008
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My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old w...
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- I see that you have already "said what happened", but I wanted to add my 2 cents worth (remember, you get what you pay for!!) I fully go along with the "what do you...
- My son stopped believing.. but I asked him if it was fun to believe.. he said YES. So I asked him not to tell others or else that would spoil it for them... also aske...
- My daughter was about 10 when she questioned about Santa. I told her to believe in the spirit of Christmas and let her younger brother believe as long as they can. T...
Windows PC Vs. Mac?
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on July 2, 2010
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We are in the market for a new laptop & I could use a little help. My husband and I currently both use our own Windows-based laptops, but his is on its last legs so h...
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- The reason Macs don't get viruses is because hackers don't make viruses for macs. That doesn't mean they are better, it just means you are less likely to get one on a...
- If you want your computer to come on immediately and work no matter what - you want a MAC. It is definitely worth the up front cost. Yes, it will print wirelessly if i...
- Love the Mac. I have the MacBook and a Dell and now I almost never use my Dell. The Dell is used by the kids to play games on
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
His First Computer
Asked by M.H. from Sarasota
on April 2, 2008
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My son is turning 3 of Sunday!! He gets to work on computers a couple times a month at school. We have a laptop and I was wondering the best way to make it toddler f...
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- M.: I'm not sure who makes it but I've seen in passing a keyboard that's made for toddlers that hooks up to your computer - I remember seeing Elmo on it (which I kn...
- Hello M., I have three kids, 7, 5, and 3, my oldest is the computer wiz, he's been playing on and using computers since he was almost 2 yrs. I've never bought him a...
- My daughter LOVED Nick Jr.'s site the only way to get outta this page once you open it is to click the x basically lol I will send the link maybe your little guy will ...
6 Year Old Terrified to Go Upstairs
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on May 11, 2008
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My 6 year old son sleeps on the floor by my bed every night. He is too scared to even GO upstairs alone and ABSOLUTELY won't go in his room without escort even in bro...
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- Without reading your replies. When I was turning 7 we moved to a new house and new town. I can remember laying in bed terrified. My new room was down a long, narr...
- I agree with seeking Christian counseling. I had a neighbor when I was a child who was cruel to me and it happened in an upstairs home. I kept having nightmares as a...
- S., #1 Try a baby monitor. Tell your son that if he needs anything to just call for you and you will come. You will need to respond to every call for a while and...
What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use
Asked by G.G. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then e...
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- G., I have felt your pain. :) My husband came up with a really neat idea, and so far has worked wonders. (We've had the plan in action about 4-5 months now) First o...
- My 10 yr old sets and clears the table every night (pending homework status). She is also responsible for cleaning up any messes she makes. Also, she can dust the fu...
- I have a 16, 14 & 11 year old. I have one discipline method that really REALLY works with them. If I asked them to do something in the past, I dealt with the same re...
Help with Disrespectful 8 Year Old
Asked by T.C. from Rockford
on April 20, 2009
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My 8 year old has the worst attitude when it comes to how she talks to her father and I. I try to talk calmly but she won't let up!! She is an honors student and in ...
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- We did something similar to the other poster and it also worked well. My friend and I were just talking about kids' attitudes and we think a lot of it is based on r...
- Our 7 year old (almost 8!) was going through a period where she was VERY rude! Talking to her about it didn't work. Punishing her for it didn't work. Yelling at her...
- Yep. It happens...even w/ Honor students. the pressure is "on" at school and they "release" at home. Not fun. Our solution was to talk about this in a "non" time, ...
