Vomiting: Puppets
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How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
Child Won't Take Medication
Asked by M.N. from Jonesboro
on March 7, 2008
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My 19 month old son will not take medication when he is sick. He will spit it out, throw up or cry and scream. It is awful. Any suggestions?
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- I had a child like this . . .my husband and I as a team could hold her down and force the medicine - then she would throw up on us. When she was really sick, I asked ...
- My daughter does the exact same thing. She will even go so far as to gag herself. We are making a few breakthroughs though. Try bribing your son. I know it sounds ...
- M., Have you tried talking to your local pharmacist about the flavorings that can be added to medication? I did that with my son and it seemed to work. It costs aro...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
Mom-in-law Is Trying to Ruin My Marriage
Asked by B.R. from Tulsa
on February 21, 2008
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HELP! How do I deal with a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law? Seriously, I think she wants nothing more than me to disappear! My husband has been the only par...
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- You need to give up the daycare for friends and help out in case of emergency only. Other people's children don't need to be around all this drama anyway. Your's unf...
- Hi B., Well, it was bound to happen. A new wife enters and things change. It's normal. It may have been better to discuss it beforehand, break it gently that you wou...
- Well I honestly feel you must stick to your guns with this situation. You are the mother of those children now and she must respect that. Also, you should let you kno...
Not into Food
Asked by N.I. from Los Angeles
on April 9, 2008
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My 13 month son wants to throw food, he is suppose to gain weight(Doctors orders), it is frustrating, he thinks it is funny. I'm not laughing. Any ideas on techniques...
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- Hi N., My son is now three and goes through phases of eating everything in sight to not eating hardly anything. Meat has never been on the top of his list. The few bi...
- I had the same problem with my son when he was 16 months onwards. We were with my parents and we all turned mealtimes into FUN times..with stories and puppets where th...
- I just recently heard of mothers baking goodies like high iron spinach into brownies (and kids never know). Be cretive like that and stop the expensive foods until yo...
7 Year Old Wants to Stop Thumbsucking
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on October 6, 2008
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My almost 7 year old daughter wants to stop sucking her thumb because she's afraid her classmates will find out that she still does this and she's afraid she'll get te...
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- Have you talked to your dentist? Ours suggested a bar that goes across the roof of our son's mouth when he gets older. Right now he's only 5 and usually only sucks h...
- Just a thought....what about attaching a cute soft stuffed animal key chain to the belt loop of her pants or skirt or sweater zipper and when resting in class or any o...
- Hi! I didn't have time to read all the responses, so forgive me if this is a repeat. I have personal experience with thumbsucking...until I was 10! My orthodontist wa...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
3 Year Old Daughter Acting Out After New Baby
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on January 13, 2008
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I think my daughter is finally showing signs after having a new baby 4 months ago. She is showing aggressive behavior, acting out, talking back and saying she's the b...
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- Just breathe. And have Daddy or Grandma spend some extra time quality time with her, so she can still feel some of that specialness she is used to. And remember, they ...
- Hi tried Mom: I have two girls of my own. They are 1 year and 3 weeks apart. You can imagine my surprise when I had a new baby of 4 months and the doctor tole me I ...
- I have three children, two who are 20 months apart who had virtually no jealousy or acting out because the oldest was so young, but I have a another child who is 5 yea...
Keeping Bathtub Toys Clean
Asked by A.F. from Washington DC
on September 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on keeping bathtub squeeky toys clean and free of mold? I squeeze the water out of them after each time my son takes a bath, and lay them ...
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- You could also try washing the toys in mild soap and water with a scrub brush. Rinse well. Then, soak the toys in a mild bleach solution (1 tbsp. bleach to each gallon...
- I can't stand that problem, and just don't allow anything in the bathtub that is not a solid toy, that there has a chance of mold arising within the toy. One thing tha...
- Two ideas: White vinegar. Sunlight.
5 Yr Old Behavior at Home and in Kindergarten
Asked by S.D. from Santa Fe
on September 11, 2008
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We have a 5 yr old grandson whom we have been raising on our own since he was 3. He just started Kindergarten this year and he has been acting out at school ie; throw...
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- It sounds to me like this little guy is mad. I can certainly understand your frustration - it IS tiring to deal with kids who are really out of whack. I would encour...
- I can feel your pain. . Remember this saying. "This to shall pass" Our son is almost 7 and we went through the same thing. We were always called at school. He threw ...
- I'm obviously not an expert at this but it sounds like he's having a hard time dealing with the real world because you spoil him at home. In my home, we do not reward...
