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Teens and Discipline Issues,plz Help.
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on September 5, 2006
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This is one of my many dilemmas. Last week i told my almost 16 yr old daughter to clean her room. Half an hour later i checked on her and she was online. I made her ge...
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- Hello J., I am going to reply to you as a person who had it out with her own mother. I was really screaming for attention but my mom just punished me for everything ...
- I agree wholeheartedly with Sherry - pick your battles! Clean rooms are (truly) overrated. And jobs are a necessary part of being a teenager, I think. The bigger t...
- HI! Where are you located ???? Give me a call tomorrow - I have 18 yr old son - 16 yr old daughter - 27 mon old son and 11 mon old son.....###-###-#### Teri
8 Year Old Not Listening
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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Hi, I have an 8 year old boy who for about the past year has been having difficulty following though on directions and keeping focused. For example, at 7:30pm my kids ...
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- First remember that every child is different. Just because they're in the same family doesn't mean they will act the same. Then, let's look at when this happens. Is...
- My oldest is 4, so I'm hesitant to respond, but my thought when reading the above is that some non-punitive consequences might be helpful. Is there anything your 8 yr...
- First of all, stop comparing him to his older brother; I can see already that that isn't working for you just by the way you're praising your older son. I have four bo...
Seeking Mom's Who Work from Home
Asked by C.G. from Philadelphia
on May 7, 2007
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I am looking for any advice from other mom's who work from home. I am very computer savy so anywho who can send in the right direction for ideas I would greatly apprec...
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- Here is a Yahoo group that posts work from home opportunities and the group moderators review the posts first to eliminate the spam. Copy & paste this into your int...
- The best decision ive ever made was to do Mary Kay i love what i do and i love to visit women and make them look as young as they want and to feel great. My daughter ...
- I've worked from home for nearly 20 years, and I would like to give you some advice about what NOT to do. Medical Transcription. This is what I've done from home. I...
Anyone Ever Have to "Dump" Your Pediatrician?
Asked by K.S. from New York
on August 6, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
Ok newest question, have you ever "dumped" your Pediatrician for another? My daughter does not like her ped. and I'm not crazy about him either but his ...
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- Doctor's offices are use to changes mostly due to insurance. Call the dr office you are thinking of changing to and make sure they accept your insurance and are accept...
- Hello What happened to me was the opposite. One day I took my son for his regular check up (about a year and half a go) and SURPRISE my son's pediatrician was gone....
- K., I will have to switch pediatricians also for my 6 month old because of insurance and they said I have to fill out some forms to authorize the release of informati...
Misbehaving 21 Month Old
Asked by A.T. from Los Angeles
on August 11, 2009
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Ok, so I am seeking some advice! My 21 month old is actually driving me crazy! Since birth she has seriiously been such an easy child, easy going, follows direction,...
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- Hello A., Screaming drives me bonkers as well. In fact, it is the only thing about little ones that drives me bonkers! I have found that screaming is "communic...
- Let me tell you, timeouts never made sense to me...with my son its like giving him a pass to be away from dealing with what happened. So, I know what you mean. Ins...
- Hi A., Your little sweetheart, is testing you to the limits, but this behavior is only perfectly normal for the child who is allowed to behave in this manner, I know ...
Calling on All Super Moms That Know How to Potty!
Asked by J.B. from Cincinnati
on December 4, 2006
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This is a bit embarassing to me to ask being that I have two older sons 19 and 21 but I don't remember or have the foggiest idea how to potty train my three year old b...
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- I know how you feel i had to rack my brain to remeber how i potty trained my boys and my youngest is only 5 it all goes by so fast. but anyways, with my oldest i let ...
- Hey J., first of all let me say that potty training isnt easy. I tried everything in the book to get my daughter to go on the big girl potty, even bought one of those ...
- Since you just moved I would wait. It might be too much of a change at one time. My son is three and is not potty trained yet but I am letting him lead, he is starti...
Have You Been to Sedona for a Day Trip? Know of Any Great Areas?
Asked by G.M. from Phoenix
on May 15, 2009
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I'm mostly looking for an area that has a creek to where my family and I can explore. I have a very curious four year old little boy who would love to go exploring for...
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- There is a trout farm that you can take your son to and catch a fish or just look around. I do not remember the exact address or location, but I'm sure it would be ea...
- I have only been there once. A friend took me to Rock Slide Park. It was awesome. It is a creek/river that has smooth rocks that you can slide on like a water slide. A...
- I don't know of a specific place, but you can check out the Arizona Highways magazine website. They always have lots of neat places around AZ with great directions. w...
Just a Little Direction
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on July 10, 2008
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Okay ladies/please help out/been trying for 2 years naturally to get pregnant/had one miscarriage/and now really thinking about going to get checked out to see what th...
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- Hi There, I have been down that road. Here's what I learned the hard way: If you are having regular periods, but don't understand the Fertility Awareness Method (t...
- Talk with your OB/GYN first. S/he should be aware that you've been trying and that you've mis-carried and know your general health history. If your OB/GYN can't give...
- I always thought that, since I was having a period every month, I was ovulating. I was wrong. As soon as my regular ob/gyn prescribed chlomid (to "encourage" my ovar...
Looking for Ideas for a "Stranger Danger" Program
Asked by K.D. from Kokomo
on August 4, 2009
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Our library is hosting a "Stranger Danger" program in a couple of weeks. Our local police will be handling the main presentation. As our library director, I will be ...
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- K. I am not sure how old the kids are you will be having the program for but my 4 yr old LOVES the Safe Side Stranger Safety DVD made by John Walsh and Julie Clark,(...
- Check with the Sesame Street line. They had one that was pretty good.
- Have you checked with CPA or Crime Prevention Association, they have the mascot McGruff the Crime dog. They would probably have some information.
Where Can I Get a Developmental Diagnosis?
Asked by B.L. from Orlando
on January 16, 2008
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My son's preschool has suggested that I have him evaluated because the teacher says he is often "nonparticipatory" and "does not often engage with the other children"....
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- The Early Steps program. This program works with children under 3 years of age. They will send an evaluator to your home for free. It is a state funded program, but...
- First take a deep breath. Relax. Follow your Mommy instincts. Have him tested based on what you see. Go to the Howard Phillips Developmental Center on Michigan A...
- Hi B.! This is my first response since a great friend linked me up with this site and I feel compelled to respond! There are so many factors which could contribute to...
