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Help for a Lying 10 Year Old.....
Oct 2, 2009 ... need to go sit quietly by yourself to get over the hurt of him lying to you. ... We were going to ground you from the TV/computer for 1 ...
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- I heard an interesting concept once in a parenting class, that kids lie at a younger age to avoid trouble, but if they lie when they are older it is often more of a re...
- C., Have you thought about rewarding your son for telling the trueth? We have a rule in our family, as long as you tell the trueth you will not be punished. This ...
- C., This might be part of the problem. I suggest you look into it to rule this out. It is his memory. I have lots of children who come to me who are doing poorly...
My Mom Wants My Son to Call Her "Mommy"
And that you are just learning how to be a mom yourself and for her to steal .... you might have to try in parental words grounding her from seeing your son ...
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- I have to agree with you on the whole not calling grandma mommy thing the only thing I can really tell you without knowing her real name is to stick to your guns and m...
- I think that is very inappropriate too! I would explain to her that she WILL NOT be called Mommy, mom, mama or any version of mom. Explain to her that this is your rol...
- I have a very rule breaking mother in law and I know how you feel. Everytime I told her not to do something she would. I know grandmas are suppose to spoil thier grand...
Discipline Chart & Chore Chart 6Yr, Two 7Yr Twins, 8Yr All Boys and 13Yr Girl
Bribery · Grounding · Punishment · Spanking · Time-outs & Grounding .... but earning points or money to then use for donations & yourself. Helpful? ...
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- Hi M.- Of course, everyone needs a chore chart. Your husband needs to help you mintain consistency. If he is not willing to do that, then I recommend counseling fo...
- UGHHH I am so sorry. My husband and I went through this EXACT issue with my stepson. He had been doing it prior to the divorce to. We (I) took him to a pediatrician, g...
- Hi, Hang in there. I would like to say it will get better but most likely not. My husband and I have been married for 15 years, I had two children from a previou...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Sep 22, 2009 ... So if you find yourself heading towords out of control and are truely at your wits end and ..... Good luck, hold your ground firmly! ...
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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...
Should I Have Rules for a 20 Year Old If She Still Lives at Home
I let them know that I would no longer be grounding them, that they are now ..... Not only will she be a better person for it, you are saving yourself from ...
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- I would sit down and have a talk with her. I think she should have rules, she still lives at home. Is she working or going to school? If going to school she can lend a...
- First of all, the in-and-out as she pleases has to stop. You have a home, not a motel. She either lives with you or she doesn't, period. If she lives with you, then...
- It is always a sticky situation with an adult child living at home--- but YES, its still your house and especially when you still have a financial stake in her life th...
Help Me Help My Daughter
Nov 16, 2009 ... Love yourself for doing what is right. Blessings. .... Before she moved in with you you should have made the ground rules....but I guess you ...
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- Hello P., My heart is so sad that you are going through this. I know that you are seeking advice but as the mother of 5 children and having raised several foster chi...
- P., I am so sorry for the position you are in! My suggestion is to sit her down and have a heart to heart talk about your concerns and lay down some ground rules. S...
- It sounds to me like she is using you and needs to have some tough love. It sounds like you are raising her children and she is on a free ride. Unfortunately you are e...
Seeking Advice and Support in Dealing with a Difficult Teen
I have tried grounding, taking things like his computer and TV away, talking to him .... You are only responsible for one person on this earth - yourself. ...
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- I don't have boys but, I have 3 girls. My oldest is 11. She has already started having attitude problems. I recently attended a class based on the book "Love and Lo...
- Hi W. , i was reading all of your response's that you have rec'vd i couldnt ignore this one ,i myself just experince the same with my 16 yr old son and like you i am r...
- W. - at this stage may i suggest the following: At this stage some type of control has to take place. Here in So. Louisiana we have a program where they can be mad...
Preteen Lying
... you may want to ask yourself, why she may feel she can't trust you with the truth. ... but we usually take her normal grounding time, and double it. ...
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- Something so obvious as the example you gave is clearly her trying to get your attention. I would talk with her and explain that the lying has to stop and you aren't g...
- H., Remember she is trying more to get your attention than to drive you to drink. Pay less attention to the that behavior and more to spending time with her or findi...
- My step-daughter didn't make it to 12 with that, but we usually take her normal grounding time, and double it. We explain to her that if she hadn't lied about what sh...
Support for My Sister
... about it and I am not above giving a teenager a timeout or grounding them severely. ... If you want brand, you have to pay for the whole thing yourself, ...
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- B. - the EAP suggestion is a good one; many times, if ANYONE in the family has the benefit from work, it applies to the entire family. Also, Family Services is a good ...
- B. ~ Your sister may be able to apply for the Oregon Health Plan, which is health/dental/mental health insurance provided through the state at no/low cost. In the p...
- B., Have your sister try Catholic Charities. It is not just for Catholics and they do not try to convert you. I am a single mother and my son had a problem when his...
Need Help with Tax Question for Providing Child Care.
... I may not be required to anyway, but i wanted to set the ground rules. ..... You need to educate yourself on these things or you could have significant ...
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- You are supposed to claim it but you don't have to as long as the people you are babysitting for understand then that they cannot claim the childcare. It is really not...
- Leagally you should be reporting all of you income. If the person uses you SS# you most diffenatly have to report it if you don't then you could be audited and pay pe...
- Yes, you are suppose to claim any self-employed income on your taxes. You will be taxed if you make over $600 that year. The people using your services do have a right...
