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Seeking Advice on How to Cope with an Overbearing Mom Friend.
Asked by S.C. from Boston
on July 23, 2008
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I have a circle of friends, all of whom I enjoy very much. One of my "Mom Friends" can be very overbearing. I find her to be particularly frustrating when our entire c...
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- First off - I think we all have a friend like that. There are many ways to handle it and you need to choose what is best for you. My advise is for anyone's bad habit...
- Hi S. - OMG I used to be that person. I can tell you this, there really is no direct way to tell her how offensive her behavior is to you and the group. For me, the li...
- I know how youfeel but with me it's my family(mother) we don't mean to interupt but we come from a large family(8 kids) and we kind of need to shout to be heard. We in...
How Do I Keep My 22 Mos Old Daughter Out My Stuff.
Asked by M.M. from New York
on February 12, 2008
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Hi, Im having an issue with keeping my daughter out of my bedroom draws and pulling out all my stuff. Im constantly telling her 'No' and pulling her away, but about 30...
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- M., When my oldest was her age, he would not leave plugs and outlets alone. I tried everything like time outs, tapping his hand, telling him no, etc. Nothing worked...
- This is perfectly normal behavior for a 22 month old baby. Perhaps you should reassess your priorities.
- she doesnt need discipline she needs attention.. If she is constantly getting into stuff then she isnt getting enough stimulation, and play time.. (its hard with 2 lit...
Advice for 6 Year Old Who Cuts Her Clothes on Purpose
Asked by J.M. from Lansing
on November 5, 2006
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My 6 year old daughter is in 1st grade and has been cutting her clothes on purpose. She is a really good kid, we have never had any problems with her. Everyone who mee...
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- Hi, I am curious, is your daughter out-going? You say she only does this at school. First off where's the supervision where a first grader can cut her clothes with ob...
- Jackie funny you mention that I also have a 6 year old daughter and she loves to just cut anything.. She has cut her hair, clothes, papers, the list goes on and on.. I...
- Hi Jackie, I would make her buy new clothes with her allowence. That is what I did with my 7yr old son who has lost several jackets at school this year. And/or make...
Hitting
Asked by B.A. from Indianapolis
on May 20, 2009
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I have 2 QUIESTIONS.
1)I have a 14 month old daughter adn she has started hitting. I am at a lose on what to do because it is constant hitting in the face. I have t...
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- You're right...hitting a child for hitting is pretty stupid:) lol You just teach them that when you want your way you get to hit because you're bigger. Besides, even...
- I know alot of people believe that hitting them back will only encourage the hitting they are doing, but that isn't always the case. If she gets a little clue as to h...
- First - with the hitting: is there any rhyme or reason to when she does this? Is she frustrated? Does she think it's funny? Is she trying to get your attention? ...
Overnight Birthday Party - but Only Want 3/4 Kids
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on July 4, 2009
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Hey Moms,
My sons birthday is coming up next month and he has stated mutliple times he would like to have a slumber party for his birthday. I am fine with this ex...
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- I would do the sleep over on and different night than the party. If your child was one that wasn't invited to the sleep over part there is potential for him to feel hu...
- Please, don't hurt anyone's feelings! Children just don't understand the logic of your decision - have the events on two separate days!
- Couldn't you have the slumber party part on another day/night? Maybe have the kids stay the night on Friday and have the party on Sunday or something to that affect? ...
Help Correcting a Two Year Old????
Asked by L.C. from Dayton
on March 28, 2008
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My son is two and I have come to the conclusion that I spoiled him. Well not just me, but me and my husband. And our older children. We didn't really mean to, but h...
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- Try the book or video "1-2-3 Magic", it's a time out method. I've recommended this book so many times I'm starting to sound like a broken record. We started using it...
- I would say that at 2, your son is starting to get old enough to be reasoned with. Maybe you could explain to him that since he is getting to be such a big boy now, i...
- Hi L.: I just had a great breakthrough with my 20 month old, who is a wonderful little person, but throws her fair share of tantrums just like any other toddler. We d...
Has Anyone Ever Used Passport Health?
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on February 5, 2009
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I took my son, Nathaniel, to his 3 year pediatric checkup early last month. During the visit, they asked us if we wanted our son to have a flu shot. He hadn't had one ...
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- Hi N.. It sounds like you may be going to the Pedi I used to work for in Plano. It was the norm for them to not have enough flu vaccine and refer their patients to Pas...
- My pediatrician ran out after just one dose, also. She said we could go to Pediatric After Hours in Plano, or anywhere else that still had the vaccine (CVS, Walgreens...
- N., my only reservation would be that they may only have the WITH PRESERVATIVE flu vaccine rather than the preservative -free usually used for children. But, I am wit...
Doing More with My Life
Asked by R.F. from Washington DC
on April 4, 2007
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My whole life I feel like I have been searching for my "purpose" in life.I was raised with the understanding that God knew me even before I was born and had a purpose ...
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- You are so correct when you say,"God has a purpose". I too have been looking into foster care, and depending on where you are from(I will check your location), I have ...
- I am in a similar situation. I don't know if you are familiar with Joyce Meyer, but she is a fantastic Bible teacher who broadcasts all over the world (joycemeyer.org...
- God gives everyone certain gifts. Pray and ask Him to reveal to you what yours are and how He wants you to use them. Make sure that you spend regular time with God, wh...
Potty Training Issue with 2 Year Old and New Baby
Asked by C.O. from Minneapolis
on March 26, 2007
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My almost 3 year old was doing very well with potty training. We started back in October and he has been wearing underwear all day for about 3 months. Now that the n...
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- We had that problem with our 4 yr old when number 3 came. He was used to sharing me with his sister, just not the baby taking all of my time. Once we figured out wha...
- According to what Ive read and have been told-Its very typical when a new baby comnes for kids to do this, their biggest fear is they are being replaced with the 'new'...
- Hi Celeste I have a 3 and 1 year old also. My oldest just got into underwear when we had our second child. He did the same thing with the relapse in potty trainin...
Radiation Exposure and Possibly Pregnant - Help!
Asked by K.O. from Chicago
on July 1, 2009
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My daughter had a door pushed over her feet today and her toes were stuck underneath the door. They were pretty bloody afterwards and started to swell pretty badly so...
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- Well, I'm not a physician, but I did have to have a chest xray while I was 5 months pregnant with my daughter and everything was fine. I had to have it because as it t...
- I wouldn't worry at all. I worked in x-ray for a few years. If you wore the lead apron, you are completely safe. The x-ray beam would have to be positioned directly ov...
- Hi K., I understand each person's situation is different. In my profession people are exposed to xrays quite early on in their pregnancy until they are aware of th...
