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3 Yo W/ear Infection & Cold - Do I Enforce All Rules
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on July 2, 2008
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Both my boys are sick and my patience level is near zero. My 3 yo has a double ear infection (in addition to the bad cough/runny nose), but how much slack should I cut...
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- Eh...your kid has DOUBLE ear infections. Are you sure he is hearing you??? If it is a case of you feeling that he is ignoring you, please take that into consideration....
- I can sympathize. It seems like whenever my patience level is zero that's when my kids also act up. I think you need some time to yourself to regroup. Perhaps you can ...
- My 2 cents... If you let it all slide, you will have a very hard time getting back the behavior you want when your child is well. I say this as an elementary teach...
HELP!!! With Teenage Daughter and Dating....
Asked by H.U. from Detroit
on March 3, 2009
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Okay... This may be a little winded, but I am at my wits end!
My 17 year old daughter has a boyfriend who has been around for about 3 months now. The whole thing sta...
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- If I'm understanding correctly, he whined and begged to talk to her for just a minute, and after saying no repeatedly, she got on the phone with him? Did you cave in, ...
- I really don't have any advice for you. All I can say is your daughter and her boyfriend sound like teenagers. I have a 17 yr old boy and he is pushing my buttons bigt...
- H., you're a good one. Unfortunately, I don't have any advice for you, but that night when the BF called and your daughter was supposed to be on punishment, if he'd...
I'm Losing It!!
Asked by L.M. from Tampa
on February 26, 2008
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I am a stay at home mom of 2. My husband is a restaurant manager, so needless to say, at this time of year he is working about 75 hours a week. My daughter just turned...
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- Hey L., Unfortunately, I could so relate...My husband & I own a business & he is constantly working 12-14 hr days. I have a 9-yr old & an almost 1 yr old. My 9 yea...
- Definitely no judgements here. I have felt that way and I only have one child:) Here are a couple of things I came up with and I hope they help. There is a family...
- L., Take a deep breath and relax. I know that child raising is very stressful and when you feel you are doing it all by yourself, with no breaks and little sleep th...
"Seeking Advice About Brother-in-law"
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on April 30, 2009
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My husband's brother is a recent parolee and is living with us, as long has he follows house rules, until the end of the year. We allowed him family computer privileg...
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- LB, There is spyware you can download that records every key stroke made on the computer and you would be able to see a screen shot as well. My parents had this on ou...
- Congratulations for your attitude! you are doing the right thing for your children. Nowadays you cannot be tooooo careful because even though computers are great, the...
- I don't know what the severity of his incarceration was but it seems like it was enough for you to have to watch him closely. He needs to understand that you are goin...
Problem with Son's Classmate
Asked by S.H. from Little Rock
on October 1, 2006
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Hello everyone!
I have an 8 year old son in 3rd grade. Last year we moved to a tiny little town in Western Arkansas. My son met and became friends with a boy who al...
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- S., We had a very similar situation with our neighbor boy two doors down on our street (lives with Grandparents, visits parents 15 miles away one weekend a month.) ...
- Hallo S., my daughter had a simular problem, but it was not so bad. I don't think that your son should have to deal with this. If this is a major ishue for you, you ...
- I think the other boy needs to learn some hard lessons soon. I feel bad for him but he isn't your problem. It sounds harsh but neither the family nor the child seem to...
Step Children Don't Listen and Dad Is Unplugged
Asked by T.K. from Detroit
on May 19, 2009
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Two stepdaughters (13 & 10) consistently break the rules, show no respect, lie and steal from me and my 18-year old daughter. Their dad (my husband) refuses to engage...
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- Do you have a relationship with the step daughters? How is there relationship with their mother? Do they steal from Dad too, or just from you and your daughter? If ...
- Oh I can I ever relate to this, but mine is a little different. My man puts his foot down with his daughters ages 16, 14, and 11. I can relate to the whole no respect,...
- It's your house too! If he's not going to listen then I would tell the girls that they have to straighten up when they come over. Maybe try talking to them about why ...
Advice on How to Deal with an 18 Yr Old Living at Home
Asked by A.B. from Dayton
on May 17, 2009
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My oldest daughter is 18 and will be graduating high school in a couple weeks. My husband and I feel she should still have to follow the house rules if she's going to ...
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- My daughter is now 20. Her senior year when she started to get a little high on herself about turning 18 and thinking she could do as she pleases I sat her down and t...
- im a mom i threw my kids out at 18 when there was no more school.sorry there was no option.if they are already living with their bf in his grandparents home there is s...
- It is very difficult to deal with this age. My first thought is, what are her plans after High School. You need to address this, if you want her to grow into a contr...
House Rules
Asked by K.H. from Grand Rapids
on August 28, 2008
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Calling all Moms!! I need your help! We are at our wits end with our 3 year old daughter, turning 4 next month. (we also have a 15 month old daughter) She is very ...
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- The next time she acts up, say talks back, send her to her room, but instead of the time out route try this: when my daughter talks back or screams at me, I make it v...
- 1. Behave ourselves 2. Please and thank yous and nice language
- K., It starts at home. Don't leave it to the teachers to have to solve. Otherwise you're going to be one popular parent. And I don't mean that positively. Set r...
Seeking Advice from Experienced Parents of Teens.
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on February 13, 2008
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My 17 year old son who is turning 18 in August will not follow house rules and is disrespectful. He comes home whenever he wants and does not care. I have tried to dis...
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- When my son was approaching 18, I had a very happy little talk with him. I let him know in no uncertain terms that once his birthday came, I no longer had to hear abo...
- Well M., I can relate as my daughter often challenges me. However, tough love is where it has to be for him. He has gotten comfortable with the idea of you allowing ...
- Regardless of what he thinks he is still under 18. Do the Dr. Phil thing while he is gone take everything out of his room except pillow and blanket and tell him he wil...
HELP!! My House Is Always Complete Caos! Kids Are Out of Control.
Asked by C.O. from Seattle
on January 30, 2009
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Can any one give me suggestions on how to get my family under control and get them to start helping out around the house? I am looking for ideas on how to set up some ...
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- Family meeting. Start with Amber, she's old enough to reason with. Let her know that she's getting old enough now to get special priviledges (going to friends, etc.) a...
- www.flylady.net has been good for our family...good luck!
- I think all of us moms have been here. I know that I started training my kids to help with things as soon as they turned 3. I also understand that your 10 year old...
