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Help with a Unorganized 10 Year Old Boy...
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on October 24, 2008
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Dear Moms, I have 2 boys. One is 10 and the other is 8. My problem is that we had parent teacher meeting yesturday and picked up my sons report cards. My oldest son ...
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- I have two boys, one is almost twenty four and the other is eighteen. I experienced the same thing. The older is very organized and the younger fits your description a...
- Speak w/ your child's school counselor.
- Disorganization is so common in 10 year-olds, boys in particular, and yes, they need to be trained in how to do it. You have to set up an easy system with him - a dif...
"Getting My Son to Sleep in His Own Room"
Asked by L.M. from New Orleans
on April 4, 2008
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Hi mom's, i'm desperately trying to get my son who recently turned 4yrs old to sleep in his own room in his own bed, his father and i have gotten him a brand new car b...
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- I think your going to have to get tough. When he comes out of his room take him back (don't interact with him, no speaking - you've already said your goodnights) - thi...
- does your son sleep with you or in a toddler bed? put a toddler bes n your room get him use to that. then let him get used to that then move him to his room if he wak...
- Try this, it worked when our daughter went through this: Tell your son that once he sleeps in his own bed for 2 nights in a row then he will be allowed to sleep wit...
Is This Normal Behavior for a Sitter
Asked by M.W. from Indianapolis
on May 21, 2008
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Hi mom,
I was talking to a friend about this who doesn't have kids and decided to write here for some guidance.
We hired a 14 y/o neighbor as a mother's helper. ...
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- I do not think you are expecting too much at all. I would have fired this girl as well. We have a fifteen year old babysitter that we use from time to time and she is ...
- Get her out as fast as you can. You're on the right track with questioning her behavior. Completely inappropriate behavior for a helper. In addition, she is being e...
- hello!!?? she put her on top of a table and then ignored her? yeah, that's very IRRESPONSIBLE!!! what if she fell off? are you paying her? you are her boss and you...
Middle School Drama
Asked by M.J. from Washington DC
on September 24, 2008
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My daughter is having a struggle with a friend. This one particular friend seems to seek attention thru gossiping. My daughter is middle school age (that is torture r...
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- M. J - Definately tell that mother what is going on. I used to be a single mother myself, and that made it hard for me to always keep up with what my children were ...
- M., you've gotten a lot of advice, so I'll try to keep this short. I second the recommendation about "Queen Bees and Wanna Bes" and would add also another book "Odd Gi...
- I know exactly what you are going through. I have a daughter in middle school and she has been fighting with her best friend (since kindergarten) all summer and ther...
4 Y/o Playing with His Stool.
Asked by D.T. from New York
on May 23, 2008
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I am very concerned about my 4 year old son who has been toilet trained since age 2. Tonight I found him playing with his poop in the toilet. He did this when he was...
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- If it makes you feel better my daughter used to play with her poop at 2 and 3. In fact she liked to "paint' the walls and carpet with it. She is a very kinesthetic g...
- Your son is doing something that nature intended; exploring the physical world. If he had other materials to work with, he would not need his own feces. You need to ge...
- Hi D., I am not an expert but I remember my cousin doing this. His dad was a doctor and explained that the boy feels it is his because it came form his body. I do reme...
No Longer a Friend?
Asked by S.M. from Salinas
on June 24, 2007
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I know this wouldn't be a question of the norm but I can't seem to figure out how to handle this problem. I've had this friend for the past 4 years or so that I don't ...
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- First off, take a breath and chill. You said that she is assamed because she owes your mom money, that she just got married, just moved, and JUST had a baby a month ag...
- this same type of thing happened to me. If the relationship isn't 50/50 anymore then just stop trying to call her and focus your much needed energy somewhere else. M...
- S., I feel that friendships have their ups and downs just as any other relationship. Let it be boyfriend/grilfriend, husband/wife, mother/daughter, they all have ups...
Son Sleeps with Us Every Night and We Are Not a Co-sleeping Family
Asked by M.H. from Seattle
on November 14, 2008
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I am posting this again because it didn't get sent out right the first time.... (thanks for any of your help, I really need it this time)
My almost 3 year old son s...
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- If you have broke your son of the habit before then you certainly can again once you break your husband of the habit of allowing it. Sounds like you need to talk to y...
- What worked for us was just being consistent in putting them back to bed, even if it took forty times. Also, not talking to them as they like to draw you in. I wou...
- Well first I'll have to admit I'm no expert. You're the mother of four. But, we are both in a similar boat. Wonderful husbands, and wondering sleeping children. First...
Speech and Development Question
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on October 31, 2007
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Hi, my son is 16 months old and is a wonderful, happy child. I am however concerned about his speech because he seems to be stuck on saying all words with either a b o...
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- Hi, M.. The part of your question that indicates "NOT normal" is that he's regressed from where he once was. I have to second Kathy S. on getting him checked for Aut...
- It's probably normal, but if you have concerns (you will know your child best), check with his doctor. And if you still feel that something is not quite right after t...
- Your lucky he even talks at 16 months old. Dont jump and dont listen to anyone telling you that this is not normal. Its perfectly normal. Some kids talk better at a...
Older Sibling
Asked by L.B. from San Francisco
on June 19, 2008
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I have a 5 1/2 mo. old daughter and an almost 2 1/2 year old son. I know he is 2 but the tantrums seem so crazy. I know part of it is the lack of attention, But even ...
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- Unfortunatly this sounds very normal. The world is very frustrating for a 2 year old. I'm sure at times he is told he is a big boy, but then told he is too little fo...
- I have a 2 1/2 year old boy and a 8 week old girl. I make sure my son has time with just me and /or just my husband. He sees me with my daughter all day and feels le...
- My daughter had hideous, horrible tantrums from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2. I find that naming her feelings before she starts a tantrum helps still (she's 10). Since he's so lit...
Moving Out of Our Crib
Asked by M.R. from Boise
on March 26, 2008
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My daughter will be 3 in four days but she hasn't moved out of her crib yet. I would love to have her in a toddler bed as we are hoping to sell our house soon and the ...
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- M., I would be hesitant to make a ceremony of giving away the crib. A three year old does not normally understand the needs of others and will be unable to comprehend...
- About a week ago I moved my almost 2 year old into a big girl bed. We took her to Ikea and let her help us pick it out. It's not quite a twin size, it's long but ski...
- We moved our daughter to a bed when she was about 2. I was nervous for the same reasons you have stated. What I did was made a big deal about how exciting it was goi...
