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Dyslexia
Asked by A.M. from Boise
on January 15, 2012
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Hi so any moms out there have gone through this and had your kids tested? Did you have school or pediatrician do testing? How do they do tests? If your kids had it wha...
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- Have you had his eye sight checked? Greg doesn't get head aches with his dsylexia. So I would talk to an opthamologist to see if there is a problem with his eyes that ...
- Take him to an eye doc who does testing for eye disabilities. Ours does it and a lot do nowadays. It used to be that you had to go to a different kind but as I underst...
- Our daughter has dyslexia and says the letters come out of the page and some are farther away, sometimes the lines "dance". She also hates when there is little contra...
When Someone Asks You If You Had a Natural birth...do You Think...
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on May 5, 2010
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that they want to know if the baby came out of the birth canal or that you had an unmedicated birth?
I have always been of the opinion that when someone asks me if ...
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- When I hear natural birth, I think of vaginal...just my train of thought I guess.
- I think natural means unmedicated, and I think it means no drugs. An IV drip and fetal monitoring are required by many hospitals, but morphine or pain killers are not...
- my assumption was natural was no medication....like with a midwife or something of the sort....
Kids Who Ask Questions Constantly and How to Best Answer Them
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on September 10, 2011
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So my DD (age 4) is always asking TONS of questions, and some I can answer and some I cannot. I can answer questions that have a concrete answer (like where the food ...
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- Our child could be like this and sometimes, I did admit, "That is a good question, I do not know, but remind me when we get home and we can look that up. " My husba...
- Great question, and wonderful responses! These questions are better than Why? Why? Why? I thought y'all would appreciate the incredible Dr. Feynman answering a WH...
- I would not feel bad saying I don't know when you honestly do not...you are not super human and you are not all knowing and that is something your child should on some...
Caffeine Article
Asked by J.D. from Cleveland
on December 22, 2008
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I am having an issue with several people giving my 1-year old caffeine, primarily coffee and soda. Even after I say something they wait until I walk away and coax my ...
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- J., I'm assuming that you are speaking of relatives and just not wanting to put it out there. (If you are speaking of non-relatives and/or non-parents who obviousl...
- It is very difficult to do, but I had to go face to face with my mother-in-law over respecting my parental requests. These were issues of health and safety, (she didn'...
- First off, I think you may be overreacting. Unless these people are force feeding her a pot of black coffee or a 2-liter of Pepsi, then they're not doing any harm to ...
Are You a Reader?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on April 11, 2012
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What kind of bookworm are you? What are you reading these days?
I am neurotic in that once I start a good book I can't put it down and everything in my life is put ...
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- I read everything I can. I usually check and see what books are hugely popular and see if they fit my tastes. I haven't been let down too much yet. :) I also read ...
- I have to laugh at this because I feel the same...I've only heard amazing things about that book, but when I look at how big it is, I have to step back and say, "It's ...
- Try historical fiction as an ice breaker ;) I like reading random book reviews wherever I can to get ideas for books I wouldn't normally read. The library is great...
Stress...how Do You Handle It?
Asked by E.M. from Phoenix
on May 25, 2011
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I am the kind who tends to obsess and stress ALOT. I have a nervous stomach too and can’t sleep when I get too wound up. I try to calm myself down and make lists a...
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- I play video games ... a good one for a begginer is Dynasty Warriors ... nothing better than slashing thru hundreds of computer warriors to make you laugh and release.
- You're not alone, I'm going through a feeling overwhelmed week myself and sleeping badly is like my body turning on myself, when i need to be at my best, I get uptight...
- Lots of great advice and lots of women who have been through so much ((())) I don't want to be too repetitive but I used to stress a lot and was sick to my stomach all...
My Toddler Is 20 Months, Should I Return to Full Time Job
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2010
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My toddler will be turning 20 months old.And I am getting a very good Full time offer from a company which is just 5 min from my house. I am wondering should I take th...
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- I'm a stay at home mom, but I know that's not what everyone wants. Are you really engaged with your son when you're with him and enjoying your time? (I've always spent...
- Maybe you should try asking your husband and your son instead of us? I'm not trying to be rude, I promise, this is just a very personal decision. The only thing I c...
- I went back to work when my little one was 21 months old. It was a VERY good thing for us. Briana was taught things in daycare that I didn't think of and how to inte...
5-Year-old with Discipline Problem
Asked by A.W. from Boise
on March 18, 2008
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My five year old is wearing me and my husband out! He started talking at age 11 months. He amazed us with how quick he could speak full sentences and he is extremely ...
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- I can feel your pain! lol! My oldest is also five, and is very smart. (I often say the same thing, too smart for her own good). We've also had the problem with smart...
- i read a wonderful book called "Don't make me count to three" by Ginger Plowman. She gives practical advice in addition to theory that makes it very easy to follow a ...
- I have kids with mouths that are hard to control too. Sometimes I tell my kids that if they are learning this behavior from their friends they will not be allowed to p...
GATE Student with a Learning Disability?
Asked by R.T. from Los Angeles
on November 29, 2007
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I have a sixth-grade daughter who is currently enrolled in Honors classes due to being assessed with a high level of intelligence in both Language Arts and Math by her...
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- Your daughter sounds just like mine and I recently found out that she is Dyslexic. This is not just looking at letters backwards, etc... I have learned that it is a w...
- I totally feel for you. Your note reminded me of my son who is now in 10th grade. Both my kids are GATE kids and only 14 months apart, but what a difference. My daught...
- Dear R., Your story sounds very similar to my 5th grade son, even to the details of having just moved to a new city and new school. I've been to come GATE programs...
Is This Spoiled?
Asked by V.L. from Charleston
on April 25, 2008
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My 4 month old is VERY attached to me. 9 out of 10 times she will only let me hold her. When she starts throwing a fit when someone else is holding her, she instantly ...
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- We've had the same essue with our youngest. He would not even stay with my hubby, which I thought was just crazy. If you hold her all the time while at home, she is j...
- They say at that age you cant spoil a child and I dont beleive you can either.Your daughter sounds like she is most comfortable with you and thats how she likes it.My ...
- My daughter was the exact same way. To this day she still prefers me most of the time, but is willing to go to others if she knows them (she's 14 months). She is NOT...
