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Whinning
Asked by M.L. from Jacksonville
on May 2, 2008
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How have you dealt with your whinny child?
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- That's how she gets the most attention. When she's home with you she doesn't have to compete with anyone else for any attention. Other people come in and she wants to ...
- Give her more one on one attention and show her that she is important to you. When she tries to get your attention, give it to her. Mute the tv, stop a conversation, a...
- Do not answer her when she whines - pretend you don't hear her. I understand she only does it when she is home but set the example for your husband and grandparents. A...
What to Do with a Jealous Stepson
Asked by S.M. from Indianapolis
on July 28, 2009
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Alright, my husband and I have been married for nearly a year, and he has an 8 year old son. He does not live with us full time, but he comes over frequently. Here lat...
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- If it's any comfort to you, our biological kids (both boys) used to do this to us sometimes! They are now teens, so it doesn't happen anymore. I think they just want...
- He is only 8. He will adjust, but for now lay off kissing in front of him.
- Aww, poor little guy! (I'm sure it's not easy for you, either, but you're 25, he's 8, and having a son myself, my heart goes out to him.) I wonder.....do you think...
Advice Needed to Reassure a Six Year Old Boy About Death and Loved Ones
Asked by J.M. from Anchorage
on February 21, 2008
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My grandson was only three when my husband and I took in my sister who had terminal bone cancer. We also took in my brother that was diagnosed with terminal lung cance...
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- Hi J., Bless your heart for being such a kind-hearted person. Thank you for taking care of so many in your family. What a gem you are. I'm sorry that I don't have any...
- My middle daughter went through this after the loss of her grandparents and then later it all came back after the 9/11 tragedy. It just takes time and comforting to e...
- I have had to have this chat with my kids and I had to make it very clear that when you die you are asleep in the grave until Jesus comes back. If we went straight to ...
Mean Girls!!
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on July 5, 2009
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I'm really hoping you moms out there can share your wisdom with me on this one. By way of background, for the last 9 months or so we've gotten very friendly with our ...
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- I have a 10 year old and from I've learned over the years - it happens.. I've been told esp with girls it happens.. some kids just are mean.. just don't play with them...
- I can tell you that when my older sister had friends over I was left out all the time this is just how kids are. I would hang out w/ my younger neighbor but if I had ...
- I agree that you should try to only let your daughter go over when it will be just two girls. My dad had some friends with a son in between my age and my brother's age...
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Asked by S.P. from Louisville
on February 10, 2007
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Okay so this is alittle weird, but being a single dad they do not offer quite as many resources like this for us so here it goes...
My adopted son recently has been d...
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- I do not know anything about this disorder but I wanted to say hats off to you! I know how demanding the military is, my husband is active duty. God Bless You!
- hi S., i'm S.. i have an 8 yr old with RAD but my son also has ADHD, ODD, OCD, and is bipolar. i'm sure from experience you know RAD is difficult so you could imagine ...
- First off....Thanks for being willing to reach out for advice and take a chance with us moms. It must be really difficult to handle such special needs for your boys...
Need Help Coping with 2 Year Old - Desperate!
Asked by K.D. from Youngstown
on July 11, 2008
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I never thought I would be such a maniac mom. I am so depressed and angry all the time with Nolan. I wish I could deal better with his antics. I go 0-60 in seconds ...
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- K.; Besides incubating and delivering a baby - raising our babies is the very hardest job there is, BUT also the most rewarding. When our little ones hugs us and tel...
- Hi, K. -- You know what your problem is...? Same as mine, I think -- you became a Mom after you already knew who you were as a person! My Mom had me in her 20s, be...
- I know you have gotten tons of great advice, but I wanted to comment on the daycare. Daycare is not only a positive for you but for him as well. He gets to have a set ...
Just Needing a Little Support from Other Moms Dealing with Cystic Fibrosis
Asked by H.R. from Fort Smith
on March 18, 2008
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My son was diagnosed last November, and I have yet to talk with any other moms who are dealing with CF. I would really appreciate some input. Thanks!
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- Hi, my name is S.. My son Mark is 9 and has CF. He was disgnosed when he was 2. My email is ____@____.com if you want to talk sometime. I completely understand abo...
- There is a website you can check out, and it is called caringbridge.org. There are people from all over who are in the same situation, and they can keep you updated, ...
- My friend is dealing with this same thing. I dont know where you are located but i could see if she would allow me to give you her phone number she lives in Ada, Oklah...
I'm Having a Very Hard Time Dealing with My Infant Going to Daycare in 2 Weeks
Asked by D.S. from Washington DC
on September 9, 2008
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Hi! My son was born on July 5th of this year and this is the last week of my maternity leave. My mom will be in town to mind him for the first 2 weeks I go back to w...
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- Hi D., Both of my children went into daycare a 7 weeks. Yes it is hard, and yes it will get better as you get into a routine. Just remember that it is a good thing fo...
- I completely understand. I too sent my twins to daycare and it was very hard...BUT I knew it was the best option for them AND me. I knew for me personally I would re...
- I know exactly how u must be feeling. I didnt put my daughter in daycare...I entrusted her to a family member when I went back to work she was ony 6 weeks. I remembe...
