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Need Help Guiding My Daughter...
Asked by A.G. from San Antonio
on May 24, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm a bit stuck for ideas on how to talk to my almost 5 year old daughter about modesty, privacy, her body, etc. She is a very free spirited, fidgety child ...
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- One work - SKORTS! They are a life saver when trying to teach them manners and how to sit. They do eventually grow out of the "look at me" stage and develop lady...
- There is nothing at all wrong with youthful exhuberance. However, all children need to be taught that there is "a time and a place for everything." Even my autistic ...
- I group that kind of stuff up with "bad manners" along with all the standards (don't point, say thank you etc) I stress that having good manners is extremely important...
How Did You Learn to Manage Money? Any Suggested Resources, Sites Etc?
Asked by D.C. from Detroit
on September 21, 2009
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I didn't have anyone teach me how to manage money, I tell people all the time I had to 'wing it'. I didn't do too bad although I made some foolish mistakes, that could...
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- I tried the wing it for a long time and it just wasn't working because I also had no one to show me the way. I did read the Dave Ramsey book and took alot of it and a...
- Parents divorced when I was 3, raised by my dad, raised paycheck to paycheck and on the equivalent of welfare, left school at 16 (in the UK - not as bad as it sounds)....
- I know you already know about Dave Ramsey, but I really like him. He has a great website and if you want to give your kids a wonderful gift he has a program for high s...
Dry Through the Night
Asked by M.P. from Medford
on November 27, 2008
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Hello,
I have 5 1/2 year old frathernal twin boys. They are different in so many ways. One of which is, one of my guys slept through the night without wetting the ...
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- I have one 10-yr old son & one 7-yr old son. The 10-yr old still wears a pull-up at night, while the 7 year old has been dry all night since he was about 2 1/2. We've ...
- hi, i have a 6 year old girls and every night wet pull up.. but i do not want to loose sleep over the issue and when i tried to wake her up to use the restroom it was...
- Hi Mary, I did post here about the same question last week. You should check the answers I got too. My son was potty trained since 2.5 yo and we never used pull ups a...
Tampons or Pads for 13 Yo
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on July 25, 2010
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My twins are cross country runners. One started her period over summer and I am sure the other will soon follow. While I know it would be easier for them as athletes,...
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- I have an idea. If she tries and likes tampons, instead of brown paper bags or clear bags, have a handy roll of black or blue plastic doggie bags (from pet store) or ...
- In terms of comfort, if she's a runner, tampons would be great. You could experiment with pads though, as there are so many on the market and one might work out well. ...
- Have you looked into reusable menstrual cups? I have used the Divacup (www.divacup.com I think) for several years. It's a washable silicone cup that works like a tam...
Do Happy Babies Grow up to Be Happy Kids?
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on May 16, 2011
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I know this seems like an odd question, I've asked my fair share of them on here. But our daughter is the light of our lives, she's so happy, content, independent, she...
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- I think a child is born with their own unique personality traits and most of them are pretty obvious from day one. I have one son who was a slug at a younger age and ...
- My pediatrician believes that you can tell their personalities while in the nursery. This proved to be true with all four of my kids.
- Well, my oldest is only 4.5 but she was a VERY challenging baby. And she's an equally challenging preschooler! She's sassy, defiant, a little bit of a drama queen, e...
How Do I Get My 14 Month Old to Use a Lovey and Not My Hair?
Asked by M.A. from Providence
on January 6, 2010
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Hi ladies,
My 14 month old has never been a good sleeper. I am still bf'ing at night, and she has gotten into the habit of holding and playing with my hair while fe...
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- What about a doll with hair? Like a Dora doll that she can use? The 2 things that helped me personally with sleep training the most were: sleep is NOT innate. I...
- I had the same problem with my now 3 yrs old daughter. I found my own solution, I'm not sure of your ethnicity, but I have dreadlock, so I cut some of them and gave th...
- You've gotten some great suggestions already. My daughter's blankie is one I made from fleece. I cut strips across the side and tied each strip in a simple knot. Sh...
Disneyland Dos and Don'ts
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on May 3, 2009
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Hi all you brave moms who have already made the trip to Disneyland. My husband and I are getting ready to take my almost 3 year old girl to Disneyland for the first t...
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- Bring along books and toys to entertain while you stand in line. A 20-30 min line for Dumbo is totally normal and a 3 yr old needs something to do. Have Fun!
- So glad that you are planning multiple days. I think parents and kids get stressed out when they try to get everything done at one time. You are already in a good mind...
- Hi C., We go to Disney at least twice a year with our son. He started going when he was about 2. The key is to get there early when the gates open (and when your da...
What Did I Forget? (Camping)
Asked by T.B. from Bloomington
on May 19, 2011
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We have a weekend camping trip at a camp about an hour away with family this weekend. We will be in cabins and there is a dining hall with meals provided. I have my ...
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- 1. flashlights 2. tent 3. air bed 4. pump for air bed 5. extra batteries for flashlight and pump 6. zip lock bag in different sizes 7. bug spray 8. sun lotion ...
- flashlights, hats, swim suits, board games, cards, pain reliever, pillows...
- Absolutely, extra toilet paper -- more than you think you'll need because you do not want to run out. Even if the place provides it, bring some. And sunscreen. Full...
Backtalk and Attitude! Help!!??
Asked by R.J. from Jamestown
on April 1, 2009
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Lately, my usually soft natured son (5 years old) is displaying some odd behavior that I can't seem to figure out... Perhaps he's under slept, but he still takes naps ...
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- Some of this (maybe not all) sounds as if he wants more independence. See if you can work out a system with him on things he can do without your "bugging." When you ...
- Hi R.. Regarding his objection to telling him what to do, I've offered my son the option of doing the required activities himself and remind him when he's making the c...
- Hi R., dealing with the problem is one thing, but I would look very closely at his friends at preschool or elsewhere. What he says sounds very much to me as if he ...
5 Year Old Sleeping in Her Own Room
Asked by M.R. from Rapid City
on February 23, 2011
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I have a 5 yr old, almost 6, who WILL NOT sleep in her own room. She says that she is scared of her closet. I have tried the lights on, night light on, laying with her...
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- Sounds like she's adjusting to changes in her life. Before you take the advice of those who suggested a TV in her room, I strongly recommend you look into the effects...
- What is scary about the closet? Does it make a weird shadow, are there strange noises, is she afraid there's something inside? My kids keep flashlights by their beds ...
- Lots of changes going on in her life. During the day show her her room, and explain that she is safe. You can either begin telling her there are no monsters they...
