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Hard Time with a "Smart" 5 Year Old!!!!
Asked by H.X. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2011
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Hi moms...
I'm having some issues with my 5 year old... Very defiant, thinks he knows more then everyone and thinks that he can outwit everyone. Since school was ou...
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- Ahh I have one of these. The timer on my phone is invaluable. It helps me to keep track and he can't argue with it. Also, I give 15, 10 , and 5 minute warnings. If...
- Seems simple to me: Just go back to your "school time" rules. Very matter of factly, tell him that he will be following the same schedule that he does for school reg...
- Don't let him sleep late the next morning. If he complains about being sleepy, remind him that it's a consequence of not going to bed on time. I asked my son(who's ...
SOOOOOO Frustrated! Stubborn 7Yo!
Asked by W.H. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Ok. I have a very bright 7yo son that has a simple list of chores to do each day that consist of homework, brush teeth, practice piano, one chore he gets to pick, pic...
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- I have a child just like that and it is harder when they are a teen. I suggest you get help for what you are in - power struggles. You have to be more forceful and t...
- A reminder - you are in charge. If he cannot remember to do his chores without you reminding him, he won't remember to take care of a pet. And yes, he should do them 1...
- Check into attending "Love and Logic" classes they will be a life saver to both of the issues you wrote about.
9 Year Old Is Constantly Faking Injuries
Asked by S.A. from Norfolk
on February 26, 2010
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How do I handle my 9 year old son who constantly fakes injuries? In the past, he's fooled the school nurse 2 yrs in a row, pretending he was practically blind so he c...
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- He sounds like a ham! Like it's hard to be mad at him. But I agree with previous posters. He needs to understand its all fun until the bill comes and or he is real...
- you have a hypocondriac on your hands !what to do about it.. simple, sit him down immediately and tell him that as of right this minute, he is not to go outside, P...
- my friends son used to go to the nurse all the time saying he was sick.. she told the nurse to just send him back to class.... also when he complained at home being si...
Iinvitation Wording: Cancer Survivor Luncheon
Asked by B.J. from Longview
on February 15, 2012
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Hi lades/gents!!
I am having trouble coming up with the wording on invitations for my moms 5 year breast cancer survivor luncheon. Its not a party or anything like ...
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- Here are some ideas from Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/cancer+survivor+invitations I like the "Fight Like A Girl" idea......or the "Anniversary" angle.
- Do you have a theme? It's the Chinese Year of The Dragon - maybe have an Asian theme with a fire- breathing dragon against cancer? "FIRE CANCER!" Random, I know...
- looking forward to seeing the responses to this question. I am hitting my 5 year cancer free mark in march (the same date as my birthday) I will be 50 march 21st and ...
What Do You Do When You Have an ARGUMENTATIVE Teenager?
Asked by A.L. from Clarksville
on April 24, 2008
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My almost 14 year is very argumentative. No matter what the subject is, he must be right or at least have the last word. I've heard just to let kids have the last wo...
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- Pray A LOT!!! I also agree with the other response, don't let them see you get upset and loose your cool. It will take practice but once he sees that you aren't gett...
- MY daughter is 13 and the same way! But I believe they will be good leaders someday. Hey my kids are also 11 years apart.
- Whatever you do, you can't let them get your dander up. Remain calm and outwit. My teenager HATES it.
Live Butterfly Garden at Home
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on June 1, 2011
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Hi, My MIL bought my daughter one of those butterfly kits for watching the caterpillars change. Today our first butterfly started to emerge as we were watching. It ...
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- We had 6 and 5 made it out! It did take almost 2 days for the 5 to come out though. 2 were really quick, the rest of course, were slower.
- I want to get one of those for my grandkids, I was wondering what the end result would be. I'll be watching for other responses from those that have tried it. It wou...
- you should have like 5 of them right? They take a bit to get out but if they stop moving completely i would say goner. Let's hope the rest make it...
Hypocrite Father
Asked by L.G. from Atlanta
on September 12, 2007
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I lost primary custody to my child’s father about a year ago. He won simply because the girl he was living with and dating had a lawyer in the family and well I gues...
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- you are a very young mom therefore inexperience with man and the way they can make you feel guilty about everything. he has custody you would think that he'd be happy ...
- You are right- dad does sound like a jerk. Look at the big picture - in 10 years what will matter most?? What decision will you feel was the right one in ten years?? ...
- There is a great book that will help. If interested, e-mail me. I do hope it works out:)
Two Year Old with Sensory Processing Disorder
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on January 12, 2011
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My two year old is being seen twice a week one for speech therapy and the other occupational therapy. I am just wondering if anyone had dealt with sensory processing ...
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- Yes! My son started two hours of speech and two hours of O.T. a week for several years starting when he was 2 1/2. I always say that I feel like I am playing the tv ...
- My son began therepies at 2.5 and if you listen to your OT and Speach Therepist you will get better ... The book "The Out of Sync Child" and the additional "The Out of...
- I just spent the last 20 minutes writing a long post on the progress of my son who had SPD. When I went to post it the site froze and I lost the whole post. So disap...
Disneyland in CA - What's the Scoop?
Asked by M.R. from Chicago
on August 31, 2011
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Hi Moms ~
We will be taking our kids (3 & 6) to Disneyland in CA over the Thanksgiving break. I've ordered the DVD planning guide and am scouring the web site for...
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- We stayed at the Embassy Suites which has bus service from the front door to DL. This hotel was reasonably priced but the also served a hot breakfast in the morning. W...
- We were just there in June. Be sure to do the Princess meet-and-greet. There's a line in the princess section where you get to meet three randomly selected princesses....
- I heard Dland is better than Dworld b/c it is smaller, not as hectic or crowded and you basically get the same Disney stuff.
Toddler Discipline
Asked by L.W. from Boca Raton
on October 22, 2011
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My daughter is nearly 2 and LOVES to rift through drawers and pull DVDs off of the shelves... I've tried immediately telling her no, pulling her away, even giving her ...
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- Redirect, remove, relocate and more appropriate R words. Redirect her attentions to something appropriate and tell her not to mess with the things that aren't hers....
- You have to move everything, so sorry. And put latches on the drawers. She is too little for you to be saying "no" to all day long. Take the pressure off of both of...
- Discipline means teaching, not strictly punishment. It's seldom if ever necessary to slap a hand or a butt if you study what's developmentally normal at different ages...
