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Help with Advice About School Please!
7th grade was a really big turning point as far as school goes. At that age, I though I "knew it all". I also did not feel challenged. ...
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- Hey K., I am SO under-qualified to offer advice, but I just want to encourage you in what you are going through. From an outsider's point of view, (and after listen...
- You don't want a typical boy. You want a son who with a good work ethic, be it school, or job. He needs an education, and it is your job to make sure that he gets it. ...
- Hello, Did this behavior start after your separation? Maybe this is his way of coping with the divorce and he is acting out to get attention. He could be struggli...
Potty Training--HELP I'm Out of Ideas!
Sep 22, 2009 ... So far it's worked like a dream He didnt even have an accident in school today So I think weve finally hit a turning point and things are ...
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- I agree with Adrienne. When a child is ready, they are ready whether it is at 2 or at 4. I have 5 kids and none of them potty trained the same. I use to have a day ...
- R., Don't stress out about this so much. He clearly isn't ready yet, and I would say that pushing it probably isn't helping. Maybe if you back off for a couple mo...
- Hi, I am really sorry to hear that your pre-school isn't progressive enough that they have to put pressure on you and your son for him to be potty trained. The bot...
Seeking Other Moms with Adult Children That Have Bipolar
That was the turning point for him. He was able to see what life as an adult without proper medicine looked like. His father self-medicates with caffeine ...
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- I have a 20 year old daughter, whose bipolar developed into schizophrenia--I was unaware that could even happen! She was hospitalized in a manic state (hallucinations,...
- Pray, mama! Pray. I have a cousin who was diagnosed as bipolar for years, and her episodes were also intolerable. She and her mother were at each others throats emo...
- I am sorry for you and your son. My adult sister has bipolar and she is now 47yrs. old. All I can tell you about is our experience. The medication flattens their perso...
How Do I Get My 3Yrs Old Daughter to Sleep in Her Own Bed??????
The turning point seemed to be when we went to Babies R Us together and bought her a "Tyke Light." This little person-shaped light can be charged up and ...
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- I was curious to what your responses were...I see LOTS of Monster Spray. I think this is a BAD idea. WHY? It enforces the idea or thought that there possibly could ...
- We went to the store and let him pick out his "safe puppy". We tried monster spray and it didn't work for us, but he is still convinced that his safe puppy guards his...
- "Monster spray" did wonders for us too, gave him a tool to control the situation should it arise. ;) I also put a small table lamp in my son's room with a blue party...
Seeking a Way to Stop My 2 1/2 yr.old from Playing in Bathroom Sink
... at some point have an overflowing bathroom if she leaves the water running! ... She ended up turning off the water supply to the sink and having her ...
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- I don't know of a way to child proof the sink...but make sure you're hot water heater is turned way down. At least then she can't actually burn or scald herself.
- I allow my kids to have sink play time. We often do it in the kitchen sink (they stand on chairs). That way I can monitor them and they get their water fix. If they to...
- My friend had that issue with her kids. She ended up turning off the water supply to the sink and having her kids wash their hands in the kitchen sink with her help. ...
Baby Eating Issues...
I remember 6 weeks being a big turning point for my son. I am a believer in having children on a flexible schedule. I think it is easier for them to know ...
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- Oh my, could I identify with what you described of your new baby and you! You will be surprised that this is coming from a 65 yr. old grandma, but I still definately r...
- Oh, D., first a big hug! Congratulations on your new baby. And most importantly, you are NOT A BAD MOM because you want some time for yourself. Being a parent is very,...
- My first was a cat-napper and snacker also. I thought it was something I was doing wrong but now I know that is just her personality. She has never been a good nappe...
Potty Training... Going on 6 Months
Aug 28, 2009 ... Oh and going to the neighborhood coop and seeing that other kids go poop in the potty can be the turning point for him to make that decision ...
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- I recommend having him sit in it, but I am not sure how that will work. The best thing that has worked for me is to make my child clean up the mess him/herself. After ...
- I think the key may be the clean up process. It was with my son. After nearly a year of trying to get #2 in the potty with sporadic success, I took the suggestion of...
- With my first child I began losing patience during potty training. Peeing was fine, pooping always ended up in her panties, and I am not a fan of cleaning undies!! I...
Seperation Anxiety!
That was a turning point. It was her choice and her timing. Good luck!! 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Hi A., my grandson also had terrible seperation anxiety. His paternal grandmother had custody of him for a year and when his Mom got her act together and regained cus...
- Hi A., Here are my three cents and what I would do if I was in the situation you describe: First, I would not try to put her in any more classes, rec center group or ...
- Hi A., I think you might really think about talking on the phone to your doctor about this issue with your daughter. I say the phone because you don't want her to ...
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Turning Point is a councilng service that is great with abused children. Have patience. It's a long slow road. It's been a year and I see a HUGE improvement ...
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- My daughter was abused when she was 12. She became severely depressed, wanted to die, still has a voice in her head that reviews her day...If your child is in school,...
- Hi, I am sorry you are going through this. First thing is first. Please go to the police. Let this person get in trouble, no matter who it is. Second.. get your...
- I have some advice for you since this has happened to me but i don't feel very comfortable talking about it where everyone else can see it. If you want you can send m...
Should I Be Concerned?
I have three kids - my youngest is almost 13 months, and he won't point to anything :)! .... high interest rate · Turning Point · babies development ...
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- I wouldn't be too concerned. All kids develop at their own pace. I have three kids - my youngest is almost 13 months, and he won't point to anything :)! He rarely does...
- I'm assuming you've already talked about your concerns with your doctor, if not, I would start there. Most doctors in my experience aren't concerned until an infant is...
- Hm. Have you discussed this with her pediatrician? What did they say at her last well baby check-up? Have them do a full evaluation on her. Does she respond to loud ...
