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Daughter and Monster Issues - Really Need Your Help!!!
Asked by M.T. from Providence
on June 15, 2009
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My daughter is 3 1/2 and has always had monster issues, however just by letting her fall asleep with a sheet over her head like a tent has solved it. That is, until r...
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- other than moving and leaving the monsters behind... if rthe monster spray isn't working try some monster dust aka baking soda or carpet freshner :) air freshner worke...
- One thing I always worked on was telling my son over and over that there is no such thing as monsters. What he sees on tv is not real it is all make believe and just f...
- With my niece (she loved Sesame Street), we explained Elmo and Zoe and all the characters were monsters, and there were no scary monsters! Sounds crazy, but that is al...
Looking for Advice on Freedom Outside for My Son
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son will be 6 this August and is starting to play with the boys on the block (ages 8 and 10). I often let him play with them outside without my hoverin...
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- My kids are 9 and I still "hover" a bit and set rules about how far from the house they can go. I hate to say it but you never know when something can happen. I sug...
- C., this is such a good question. I know what you mean about 'time standing still' when they are outside of your view. I think you should follow your instincts,...
- I would say 6 is still too young. The other kids are 2 and 4 years older than him, which makes a big difference. I would still be around, escort him to the other hou...
Not Letting Our Kids Sleep over at Anyone's Home to Much???
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on February 2, 2008
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As a child (5-6) I was sexually abused by a friends Father and then again later when I was 12-13 by my (then) Step Father. So needless to say I am very protective (ma...
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- I believe that you should get to know the other parents. Sleepovers are fun, and not all of them lead to bad experiences. You are expecting other parents to trust you,...
- M. No you are not being paranoid. Our parents were to trusting and that's not to blame, them. The best we could do is learn from their mistakes and our own. I do n...
- Hello..First sorry what has happened to you....I have 2 boys ages 6 and 8...They stay at grandmas all the time....but my 8 year old has stayed with a friend several ti...
I Need Help Asap
Asked by A.J. from Houston
on July 23, 2009
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Ok moms. I am new here. I have two great little ones. My husband and I are getting a divorce, he has a drinking problem. Monday he was moving his stuff out and I went ...
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- DO NOT GIVE THIS MAN OR HIS MOM YOUR KIDS!! If you need any advice, I know battered women's hotlines have free consultation on this sort of thing. Whatever you do, d...
- A., I am sorry for your problems, but so proud of you that you're taking action. Too many women stay in abusive relationships. Those kind of men will NEVER change. ...
- Call this number ###-###-#### it is a Lawyer Referral Service that I was given when need advise for my grandson whose mother died several years back. Sincerely, P.
Big Sister with a Baby Brother On-the-way!
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on July 15, 2009
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Hi ladies!
You always have such great insight...so I thought I'd just pose a question...
We just found out yesterday that we will be welcoming a baby boy to the fami...
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- my kids all get along great. They hardly ever fight and my daughter has always adored her little brother. I have boy 16, girl 14, and boy 9. When the youngest was b...
- A., Congratulations! We were blessed with a little girl and my husband fully expected we would be blessed with soley girls, I think he almost fainted when we found ou...
- Congratulations! That is very exciting that your daughter is excited to have a little brother. I have a daughter and son with the daughter being the older one. My d...
When and How to Teach Your Baby Body Parts
Asked by L.C. from Houston
on November 5, 2008
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Hello ladies. I am seeking some feedback/tips regarding when and how to teach your child certain body parts. My husband and I have different views on this. My daugh...
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- Hi! I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who knows almost all her body parts, so I think it's a great time to start teaching her. I can't remember exactly when we started ...
- She's pretty little so she doesn't need to be told to go to her room to touch her privates like some people suggested. She's simply exploring her body in the bathtub a...
- L.~ I appreciate your bravery to post! As a sexual health professional I can tell you that our sexuality operates on a continuum, from the womb to the tomb, and as...
My Hubby, Daughter Going on Trip, Me & My Son at Home
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on May 28, 2009
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Hi all! I have 3 questions:
(1) Okay my Hubby and daughter are going on a trip abroad to Europe in June (to see the In-Laws)... me being an "anal" Mom sometimes, I...
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- Hi Susan! It's not at all silly to worry! We are moms - that's our job! hehe As for your first question concerning the bathrooms; I was thinking - maybe right be...
- Hi SH: Us Mothers think of EVERYTHING don't we? lol. We try to cover all the bases.All the little WHAT IFS.This sounds like its going to be quite the adventure for yo...
- i think that its perfectly ok for her to be in the bathroom with your husband. i know my daughter is only 2 but when my husband has to take her in the bathrrom with hi...
Almost 3 Year Old Travel with Grandparents?
Asked by J.C. from Washington DC
on September 7, 2008
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My parents recently asked if they could take my almost 3 year old to Tenneessee to visit my brother's family for a long weekend. My initial response was "NO!". If I ...
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- i think you ought to let her go. she loves and knows her gps well and it would give you time with the baby
- Hi J., Thats a big trip, I understand why you would have that knee jerk response! I cant give you an opinion about this because you know your daughter well. You k...
- I say let her go - it's a good time for her to bond more with grandma and grandpa (babysitting is a different kind of bonding then an actual trip together would create...
Keeping Our Kids Safe in Public
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on May 9, 2009
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Something happened yesterday that has disturbed me greatly. I don't believe I handled it as well as I should have. I wonder if there is a better way to be ready for ...
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- S.: I have to applaud you!!! I have often thought the same thing about parents not taking control of there children anymore. I have a daycare myself and I know what ...
- I don't have any advice, but I don't think your concerns are unfounded. It's hard to know where to draw the line, but when bullying turns into injuring, it's time to s...
- I do not think you are being over protective at all! If that place is not allow parent to come in with their child, your children would probably get hurt, just like th...
