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Need Advice from Moms Who Have 2 or More Boys
29 Aug 2009 ... My 2 boys ages 3 and soontobe 6later this week have been extremely difficult to manage over the last month There havent been any new changes ...
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- Hi K.- I too have two boys - 3 and almost 5 (21 months apart). Their behavior is exactly as you described -- always in each other's faces and getting into trouble/...
- Hi K., I'm glad to see that I have company out there. My two boys are 9 and 6 (2.5 yrs apart). I have a 2 1/2 year old girl too. Your story sounds much like mine. ...
- K., I completely agree with all the advice you have gotten and wanted to add another angle too. I have three boys (13,11, 2). I also have an 8-yr old girl. My hu...
Needing Advice on What to Buy for My 2 Preteen Boys for Christmas
Read all 20 responses: "I am at a loss as to what to buy for my 2 preteen boys and even my 8 almost 9 year old boy. They are too old to play with ...
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- I have two grandsons that are 12 and 14. I like to go to the discovery isle at Target or Toys R Us and look at the learning items like telescopes, or things that will ...
- If your boys are creative try paint sets or writing materials. Boys also like trading cards and collectible figures. model cars and die cast kits. role playing games w...
- I explain to my older children about the cost. I explain to them that just because it looks like more was spent on their younger sister, it was not. I tell them that I...
Boys and Fighting - Help !
12 Oct 2009 ... Read all 13 responses: "Ok moms - this is for all the moms out there who have or who are raising boys. My 10 year old and his friend down the street play ...
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- Hi D., My guess is there's something going on to cause tension at the friend's house and that's why he's acting out. Regardless, that does not excuse the behavior....
- ban the child from your home forever if need be. second talk to the parents about this child's behavior ... once and that's it. if the child is treating your son in t...
- I can't say for sure but it could be the beginning of hormones and territories. Some boys go through it more than others. As for them being together all the time, ma...
Which Diapers Are Good for Boys?
Read all 38 responses: "In the last few weeks, my son's diapers seem to be leaking a lot overnight. Almost every morning now, his pjs are wet right at the ...
Looking for a Summer Activity for My 2 Boys
Read all 14 responses: "I have 2 boys ages 8 and 10. I am really at a loss over what to do with them this summer while I am at work.
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- check you local library and community center. They have tons of programs and frequently do not cost and arm and a leg. Check your school CDC for programs also. Good...
- The YMCA on Quito Road has a great summer camp program that is fairly affordable. Each session runs for 1 week and there are several different "themed" activities to ...
- When my son was that age (late 1970's, early 1980"s), I worked and was on a watch-on-budget too. The local YMCA, at that time, had great summer programs. We also atten...
Help! Ideas or Ways to Get Twin Boys 11 Months (2 Mnth Premature) to Sleep
Read all 9 responses: "I have 11 month old twin boys (born 2 months premature). Sometimes they sleep thru the night, sometimes not.
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- Have you tried just water 2 hours before bed? No juice or sugar drinks. Are they still getting a bedtime bottle? If so do you put cereal in with there milk? Take all t...
- D., There IS no textbook child. You can't always assess your child according to a book. There's a multitude of "experts" out there writing books, making money off o...
- It's all such a blurr from when my twin sons were babies. I do remember that they slept in the bassinet in my room until three months and than together in one crib in ...
Grandma Trying to Play Guilt Trips.
1 Nov 2009 ... The new thing is that she wants me to drive the boys out to her house ... She also is unwilling to watch both boys so my fiance and I can ...
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- I understand what you are going through, but I also can understand her hurt feelings. I have the same issue and I'm starting to realize that my Mom is hoping for some ...
- Rebecca's suggestion is good. You could try an even simpler approach, which would probably weaken your mom's emotional stranglehold (especially if used repeatedly). ...
- Don't play her games. Just stop having her watch the kids. Trade time with another parent have their kids over & then have them take your kids. Do what she actually a...
Rasing Boys: Book Recommendations?
Read all 5 responses: "Does anyone have a recommendations on books about raising boys? I was looking at *Raising Cain *Speaking of Boys *Raising Boys: Why ...
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- A wonderful Christian book is "Bringing Up Boys" by James Dobsin. It really looks at all the outside influences impacting our boys and emphasizes the importance of fa...
- I really liked Real Boys by William Pollack, PhD.
- Check out website for the Gurian Institute. They are great. http://www.gurianinstitute.com/
Mother of Six Boys
Read all 26 responses: "My husband and I have five boys and our sixth is due in May. I am looking for other moms out there who can relate.
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- Hi B.~ I have 4 boys in a row (20,18,15,15 (twins) and then 1 daughter (4). I wondered if she'd be another boy. It is way different with girls. Congratulation...
- B., I feel for you. While I do not have (6) boys, I have two very active boys which sometimes leave me with the feeling that I have 10. LOL...My hats off to you. ...
- Congrats! I have 6 boys and two girls. The oldest one, a girl, I didn't birth. So I can relate! To get Our girl we downloaded the book How to Choose the Sex of you...
Summer Camp/Mom of 2 Boys Needs Suggestions...
Read all 17 responses: "My little boys are wanting to experience the FUN days of summer by going to some camps. They are 8 and 10 and rarely go to ...
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- If your older son says he doesn't want to go to sleepover camp i wouldn't do it. You might want to start by having him spend the night at a good friend's house first....
- Send the 10 year old definitely! He is just nervous about it. Reassure him that they will call you if he truly wants to come home, but you think he will have too much ...
- I found alot of great ideas for day or overnight camps in the Nashville Parent Magazine...I think Williamsson CO..and a few other counties have there own addition too....
