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6 Year Old Who Snores
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on September 19, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and aden...
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- We went to an ENT who had us have my daughter's head x-rayed. He felt that, after looking at the x-ray, that it would be best to try some allergy meds (she not only s...
- Here was my situation: My son snored and had trouble breathing at night from the moment I remember. He was always getting sick and getting ear infections too. He al...
- Hi H., some people just snore but it's because they breath through their mouths. A lot of childrens nasil passages are small & they breath easier with their mouth open...
5 Year Old Becoming VERY Defiant...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 28, 2010
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My girls, ages 5 and 6, are good kids, REALLY good kids, until recently... and I'm a tough love mom. If the girls both get in trouble for something, my 6 year old imme...
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- I have two teenage girls (just took the first to college) so I know definace. I have not read other responses, but I can tell you that the book: "Children, the Challen...
- My sister-in-law used a book called 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan on her most defiant child. I also use it with my 3yo when he's being argumentative. It's a method of...
- Well, first of all, when someone is asked "why did you do that?" and it hasn't turned out they way they invisioned, the only response is "because I'm stupid." So, plea...
My 5 Year Old Has Excema
Asked by A.G. from Wichita
on February 19, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter has excema. When she was an infant, it was so bad that she has scratches all over her face. She was reffered to a determatologist. He gave me so...
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- A., I feel for you and your little one, my little girl is 5 now and we have fought this for years!! It got to the point she had a big bald spot on her head I was so sc...
- My neighbors child have horrible excema and I finally convinced her to go to Children's Mercy and see a determatolist and within a few weeks of seeing the doctor she h...
- Two things A....my daughter had that all her life....I took her to Children's hospital..they helped her...they said they make newer things constantly..at the time they...
My 5 Year Old Refuses to Eat
Asked by A.G. from Casper
on January 12, 2010
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Hi, my 5 year old refuses to eat nearly everything I put in front of him. He likes Hamburger Helper, PB&J, Hamburgers, Tacos, Macaroni, Chicken Nuggets and fries. Othe...
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- Hi A., There is a great book I would recommend "Eat Healthy, Feel Great" by Dr Sears. L.
- There are several cookbooks for kids out there. I have bought a couple at Barnes & Noble in the kids section... Emeril, Rachel Ray, etc. This would be a great way to...
- Sounds like all the stuff he likes is loaded with preservatives, sugar, salt, and other processed junk. While that stuff is easy to make/serve/etc., it desensitizes th...
How Do I Get My 5 Year Old to Drink More Water?
Asked by T.P. from Provo
on January 22, 2008
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How do I get my 5 year old to drink more water? I'm assuming this is what he needs. With the cold weather, his lips are constantly dry & starting to chap.
*PART 2* I...
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- I'm not a huge fan of crystal light because of the nutrasweet, so i give mine half 100% fruit juice half water. They have fun bright colored water bottles and they ca...
- I bought child-sized hydration backpacks for my children (9, 5, 3), and they love them. If I think that they are becoming dehydrated, I get them out and they wear the...
- Children will naturaly take in what they need. If he isn't sick, and doesn't seem to be dehydrated I wouldn't worry about it.
Adult Church Service for 6 Year Old
Asked by C.R. from Janesville-Beloit
on September 18, 2010
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Our church is going to limit nursery care to children 5 and under during adult church service. I am concerned that some of the topics that are brought up in the adult ...
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- By the time I was 5 years old I was attending church service with my parents and never found anything disturbing. My daughter is 5 and attends services with us as wel...
- I am confused I don't understand what it is that your child can't hear at church. Are you upset beccause there is some particular topic that you have been privy to, ...
- I think that it is wonderful that your church is having children join with their parents for church. I know a lot of churches are moving this way since they are findi...
Ideas to Get My 6 Year Old to Eat
Asked by L.P. from Sacramento
on January 6, 2008
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My 6 year old has a very limited diet. My new years resolution is that he will eat what my husband and I eat at dinner. My only idea is to say if you don't eat dinne...
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- Hi L., my 4 year old is going through this. We make him sit down to eat with us every night for dinner. If he chooses not to eat what we eat he doesn't get dinner an...
- Definitely don't bride with dessert. I would suggest talking to your childs pediatrician, but mine has told me all along not to offer anything special for her. Don't...
- We try to do the same thing for our 12 year old and our 5 year old. I tell them they have to a least try each food item we have at dinner each night. They say it tak...
My 5 Year Old Still Sleeps with My Husband and I
Asked by C.P. from Joplin
on December 11, 2006
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My 5 year old still sleeps in bed with my husband and myself, he always has, he is a big boy, he weighs 80 lbs, so its really hard for three people to fit in one bed, ...
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- My just-turned 6 year old still comes into our bed at some point during most nights. He does it to feel more secure--he's prone to nightmares and a bit afraid of the ...
- My daughter sleeps with us still off and on depending on how she is. I personally dont think its a bad thing, I do feel safe with her next to me. Feel free to email ...
- First of all, it's only unhealthy for him to sleep with you if YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND are uncomfortable with it, for any reason. Cosleeping is a healthy and loving thing...
6 Year Old Scared After a Miscarriage
Asked by A.P. from Cleveland
on May 29, 2010
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So as you can tell from my last couple posts I have recently had 2 miscarriages after infertilty problems. Anyway both of these pregnancies my son knew we were pregna...
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- I can't offer much, as I have not been through your side of the equation, but my heart goes out to your whole family. However, from the child's view of things, I ca...
- A., Try to keep a positive attitude around him (not that you are not) but remember that children can sense when something is wrong with us, I have 3 and they know whe...
- My grandma had a miscarriage when my uncle was around this age. He knew about it and she used the seed and garden explanation also. She just told him that she wasn't s...
5 Year Old Daughter Steals Food
Asked by R.K. from Phoenix
on April 15, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who steals food from our cupboards. I am so frustrated at this cause I don't know why or understand why she does this. She gets food when ...
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- Have you ever thought to just sit down and talk to her about it? I think it's an attention getter. She has 3 other siblings, plus animals, and is probably starving f...
- Hi R.. I really don't understand what you're talking about... What do you mean that your daughter is "stealing" food? Isn't the food in your house hers too? Why ar...
- Hi R. - The need to take the food is not necessarily about your daughter being hungry. It sounds more like her need to feel in control of something. Most children a...
