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Help with a 6 Year Old
Asked by M.B. from Saginaw
on November 12, 2006
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I need help with my 6 year old he's outta hand. He likes to tell me waht to do and not to listen to me. Any time you tell him to do something he throws a fit. If he do...
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- Boy can I ever relate to this!! I am a mother of an 8yo boy, 4yo girl, and 3yo boy. I am single also, but recently my boyfriend just moved in with us. I was working...
- I don't think my advise is going to be pretty either, sounds to me like dad is the problem in a nut shell. It is extremely hard to be a single mom I was one for 7 year...
- HI M., I have a 7 yr old son and everyone asks me how i get him to behave so well. I even get free offers for babysitting. Well the answer I spend time with him . I ...
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...
6-Year Old Is a Picky Eater!!!!
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on March 3, 2012
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I'm very frustrated with my 6 year old son who ONLY wants to eat junk. It drives me nuts. He has such a limited menu of food that he will eat. It is very frustrating. ...
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- I have a child like that and another who will try almost anything. At 8, he is finally starting to willing to try new things once in a while, but it is still hit and ...
- All I have to say is the parents who do not have a child like this do not understand and are not helpful in saying you have made your child this way. That only serves ...
- I'll keep this short since several have already replied - one thing that has helped us over time is requiring one bite of any food our son / daughter is reluctant to e...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
I Have Had It with My 5 Year Old!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 4, 2010
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If you guys read my post regarding my defiant 5 year old, then you know all about the tip of the iceberg.
The straw that broke the camels back: she just intentiona...
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- I have 6 and 5 yr old girls and I was just crying last week to my mom about the same thing. I love my children but sometimes I just dont like them. My girls also are n...
- Hi youve had a lot of helpfull advice but would still like to offer my 2 cents:) look into Love and Logic ( foster cline) see if you can get books by him from the li...
- Hi, Not many suggestions but I have to hope that this is an age thing because my 5 year old girl is absolutely beastly as well. She figures out what buttons to push fo...
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...
Moody 5 Year Old
Asked by M.D. from Saginaw
on October 28, 2008
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Around the time my daughter started school, her moods have changed. She went through the normal naughty and testy phases that all kids go through when she was little b...
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- Hi M. I so know what you mean! The same thing with my daughter 5, who started school this fall. I agree it's because of peers examples, and none of the stories about ...
- M., I really have to say that I agree wholeheartedly with everthing Beth said! I have 5 boys and my 7 year old (first grader) has been like this also from the b...
- I m having the same prob with my 7 year old also! interested to see what others have to say ;)
Start My Child in Kindergarten as a Young 5 Year Old or a 6 Year Old?
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on February 16, 2010
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My daughter is in her first year of preschool. She will be turning 5 at the very end of August. With that in mind we have the option of letting her do another year or ...
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- You know your child better than anyone. How is she doing in pre-K? How are her socialization skills? What does the teacher say? My personal experience (My son is...
- It sure is easier when they miss the cut off and you don’t have to agonize about this. I rode this rollercoaster one year ago. I currently have a kindergartener t...
- my niece went at 5. she had an august birthday too. turned 5 and started school 3 days later :) she is the youngest in her class and has the best grades she is even in...
Anyone Else with a 6 Year Old Teenager?
Asked by M.C. from Atlanta
on March 18, 2008
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I am having trouble with my 6 year old son. Almost all of the time he is well behaved and does the right thing. HOWEVER; Sometimes he becomes this little teenager th...
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- Honey he is completely normal! Imagine my surprise when my perfect little angel of a sone back talked me for the first time after me all but calling the teachers at sc...
- My 13 year old son was like this when he was younger...i found it best to ride out the storm and let him vent his emotions...it was only a phase for my son. he acted ...
- Yes! I will be anxious to see what the response is for you. My 6 yr old son can be the same way. I began to notice it when he turned 3, it just seems to be getting ...
