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Angry Almost Pre Teen
I recommend the book " Parenting with Love and Logic for Teens" (or the ... to me that your daughter is too angry to be able to have a calm discussion. ...
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- Take everything away. Take it all away and let her know that she can earn things back by behaving in a civil manner. At the end of each day sit down and talk about how...
- You can't talk to a child who is arguing with you, so my suggestion is to ignore her. When she uses profanity, either take away privileges or charge her a quarter each...
- I love Margie C's response!! How can you find balance AND let her know you cherish her?? That's so important! A few years ago I participated in a descussion group...
Husband Thinks Son Is 33 and Not 3
... most likely have to have another discussion with your husband but when you do ... there's a nice free parenting class with free materials and child care ...
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- You have received some great advice already. I don't have advice for the long term parenting situation, but only for the short term. Your husband may not agree to it...
- What exactly does Benjamin do that sets your husband off? I agree that yelling is setting a bad example and all it does is make the child afraid of him and as he gets...
- there's a nice free parenting class with free materials and child care mornings and evenings at the JCC, ###-###-####.
Husband Not Pitching in as I Would Like.
That said, I think these can be temporary problems of early parenting and so .... It is important that you both stay calm during this discussion and state ...
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- Hi D., Man, I feel for you. That sucks ( for lack of a better word). Has your husband gone to counseling? Sounds like he's having some sort of (bad) reaction to th...
- First, do not feel alone because this is totally a TYPICAL problem for so many moms! My son is now 16 and I ended up divorced - more for my husband not spending qual...
- I know you got a bunch of responses, but I just wanted to mention one thing. Have you ever heard of The Secret? Basically you get more of what you focus on, so the mor...
Seeking Advice on My Sons Behavior
That's all you need to say dont exhaust the discussion ... what else to do and they know their parent are hurting Sounds like you have a really close family ...
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- It sounds like your son is grieving. The song may really bring up some feelings that maybe to overwhelming for him. At that age, kids are not always able to verbaliz...
- It does sound like your son has strong emotions that he is afraid to show you. Talk with him when the CD isn't playing. Talk to him about how much songs can mean to ...
- I wouldn't make an issue of it; let him express himself how he is most comfortable. He knows you are there for him.
Seeking Moms' with Stepchildren
it is not your job to parent her thank goodness this leaves many options open for .... Dont try to have deep soulbaring bosombuddy discussions with her Keep ...
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- Hey C. I'm a mother with 2 daughers also. My oldest is 13 and the baby is 2 1/2 yrs. My oldest daughter is mine but her relationship with my husband is the same as y...
- Sorry, but is obvious "where she gets this from". You don't like her mother. She is a teenage girl - she identifies with her mother - she feels protective of her mot...
- dont persue of pushing. teens are going through pure pressure as it is. and everyone is differant. her world is upside down right now. and she probabally has inner ang...
New to Group
... large room near the childcare rooms the moms gather to have breakfast listen to a speaker on parentingmarriage issues and then we have table discussion ...
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- I am new to this group too! Nice to meet you. Anyway, I am a stay at home mom and I love it. But, stay in contact with the working world (I did not) Enjoy every mi...
- Jenn, I quit me corporate job 6 years ago to stay at home with my family. It is very scary this is a normal response, but it is also very rewarding. I am currently...
- Hi J.! Welcome to the world of SAHM. Personally I think I am more of a saty in the van mom, but that is OK! It has been said, but I am going to say it again- find so...
Babywearing
Oct 9, 2009 ... Babywearing is a major component of attachment parenting and when I ... I know there is some discussion about whether or not babies should ...
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- I wore my daughter in a sling and loved it. My boy was bigger, so I got a wrap that's very similar to a Mei Tai and really loved that. Once you get the hang of tying i...
- My daughter has used the wrap and the sling. She hated the sling but loves the wrap. Her baby loves it too.
- I wore my son in a ring sling until he was around 15 or 16lbs. Then switched to a Mei Tei until he got older. He is now almost 2yrs and I'm pregnant again and plan o...
Help with Friendship Dilemma
Aug 31, 2009 ... they wont Any amount of discussionexplanation on your part would be effort .... See if you can find some parenting magazines that speak ...
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- Hi, I have been in the same situation but only my child was on the receiving end of the biting. My son Trinityis now 5 yrs old. His best little friend Donovan is also ...
- I think you have done everything that you can do. At some point you just have to let it go. Some parents never figure it out that kids are going to make mistakes and...
- My nephew bit my son hard lots of times. Sometimes he broke the skin. It drove me crazy! It's hard to watch your kid be hurt and not be able to do anything about it...
Disrespectful Tween Daughter
Oct 21, 2009 ... Leave the door open for discussion with your daughter and include any counseling that it will take ... Next question Need Coparenting Advice ...
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- Hello, Unfortunately, you can onl deal with the issues which come up when your daughter is with you. Hopefully, what you are teaching her at home is getting in her h...
- Hi EC, The reason your youngest daughter is having the hardest time behaviorally with the divorce is probably due to her age. I speak from clinical experience here....
- E C Unfortunately this is all too common with at least one child when a divorce has taken place. I am the oldest of two girls from my mother's previous marriage an...
Seeking Advice for Parenting a 12 Year Old Girl Who Makes 'Catty' Remarks
Seeking Advice for Parenting a 12 Year Old Girl Who Makes 'Catty' Remarks ... Having a very frank discussion where you explain to her exactly what you think ...
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- I do not want to make this sound awful but i have to be blunt on this one welcome to junior high and high school this really where people learn about cliques and t...
- This is a great time to teach your daughter "cause and effects" or "you reap what you sow" principles. Without being accusatory or blaming her...sit down and go throu...
- I work at Greenbush, an education service center and last year we did a workshop called "Odd Girl Out" based on a book about girl bullying. There is a movie of the sam...
