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Seeking Someone Who Can Explain This to Me
Asked by E.M. from Sacramento
on April 7, 2008
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Im 15 years old trying to be my brothers mom because my mom is emotionally unable to right now, her and my dad are going through a separation and its really hard to ha...
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- Hang in there, sweetie! I know how hard it is. I was about your age when I would have to rush home to take care of my younger brother and mentally-disabled sister. ...
- Well sweetheart, it is definitely a difficult position you are in. I was 6 years older than my sister and because of that, I too was responsible for her a lot. It is...
- E. I have a cousin that was in your shoes and her she was raising 3-of her siblings and the oldest is 18 & still taking care of her since childhood with a little famil...
Walking to School and Back from School.
Asked by B.B. from Omaha
on August 17, 2006
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My son is ten years old and I let him walk to school because his friends lives a few blocks away. I'm having a lot of fear about it on this day and age. He walks with ...
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- I agree with your concern. Unfortunately, far too many kids/teens have disappeared "just a few blocks from home." There are a number of unsolved child deaths in the Om...
- Your son, as well as any child who is 10 thru 18 feels that they are 'big enough' to do what Actual ADULTS do. The reality is, that children are so 'smart' becau...
- My daughter is only 2yrs. old, so I may not be in the best position to give advice. Are the blocks that he is alone, private residential streets in a safe neighbo...
12 Yr-old Son and Girls. Help!!
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on June 8, 2009
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Ok, my 14 year old is a mothers dream, happy, dependable, academically smart, handsome, etc. etc. He has girl"friends" who really are just friends. He is interested in...
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- Thanks for sharing, and all the helpful responses. I'd just add that as a teen, I outwardly complained but inwardly was grateful for clear rules from my parents about...
- Hi S., As the mom of a 9 year old girl, you reminded me how much I am dreading all of these issues!! But as a psychotherapist, I hear this all too often. It sou...
- I have a 17-year old girl, a 15-year old boy, and a 13-year old boy. I can completely relate. My oldest two are clear that they are waiting to get involved with the ...
School Supplies Question PISD
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on July 14, 2008
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My daughter started school last year in Plano at Forman. My husband and I made a huge deal about shopping for school supplies. She came home the first day with a fold...
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- From a teacher's perspective, yes, this is very common. I always started the first day by collecting everyone's supplies and putting them away. Believe it or not, th...
- Yes, PISD combines the supplies in the classroom and pulls them out as needed. I always bought the prepackaged deal from the PTA and by the time shcool started they w...
- Welcome To Shepard, my son goes there, and yes all the stuff gets combined. I am not sure how they work out supplies brought in as about half the school buys the prep...
16 Year Old Daughter Issues
Asked by L.D. from Cumberland
on September 3, 2009
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my 16 year old daughter does not practice good hygiene, has very few friends, and does not like to socialize. Prefers to sit in room and draw pictures of cats most of...
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- I would be concerned. Have you talked to her to see if anything is bothering her? This sounds like it could be depression. It might be a good idea to make an appointme...
- I'm guessing some level of depression, too. I would seek help from a counselor.
- Hi L., Short answer, yes, be concerned! Get her some help now, much easier now than later. Good luck to you, the teen years can be really rough for everyone. ...
Pre-school or Not?
Asked by V.M. from Kansas City
on September 1, 2009
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I've been going back and forth about whether to send my 3 1/2 to preschool now or wait until he's 4. He is a January birthday, so he will have 2 yrs of preschool befor...
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- Hi V. First of all, please don't feel pressure about what other moms do with their kids, if they send their kids or not to preschool at certain age..etc...What is r...
- I was fortunate to qualify for a program that my eldest kid got into 3 yr old preschool. I really hated to see him go b/c he was a fun kid to hang around and he REAL...
- The trouble is that you can't predict all the variables. I spent way too much time coaching and teaching my oldest daughter and then she was bored senseless in school...
Getting My Daughter Dressed in the Morning
Asked by L.F. from San Francisco
on August 31, 2009
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It's so tough getting my daughter dressed in the morning! Everyday, my husband, my son and I are ready to go long before my daughter will allow me to get her dressed. ...
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- L...... I am definitely a fan of "whatever works" in my household.... even if others laugh at me. My daughter, who happens to be 16 years old now- meaning we survived ...
- Hello, I had a similar problem with my son. He didn't necessarily want to play, but he didn't want to get ready. We started getting him up at the same time daily, e...
- My younger daughter is 4, and also marches to the beat of her own drummer. I tell her that she can choose her outfit, but if she hasn't chosen one in 2 minutes, I'm ch...
1/2 Day Preschool?
Asked by J.P. from Dallas
on August 31, 2009
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I'm starting to research preschools for my son who will turn three in Nov 2010. I'm hoping to find a preschool that offers 2 days a week, 1/2 days. Anyone know of good...
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- My daughter goes to Compass Christian Preschool in Colleyville. They go Tues/Thurs from 9-2 - it is a wonderful program and she has loved going there since she was 18 ...
- Reading Friends in Keller Tu/Th 9-1, It is opening up this fall but has 5 other locations, one in Colleyville. LOVE it there, and most children read before kindergart...
- My daughter went to Mt. Gilead Enrichment Academy. They go on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9:00-2:00. She went there for two years and just absolutely loved it. If sh...
Teacher Gossip
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on August 30, 2009
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Okay... here's the deal. What would you do if your child got a teacher that all the parents talk negatively about... and that many of the other teachers, while they do...
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- A., if you have concerns about your child's teacher then go and spend time in the classroom. Volunteer at her school not just in her classroom. If you do that you c...
- Please don't give in to the gossip...it is so destructive. Be a woman of principle and choose not to listen to those around you. Give this teacher a fair shot and the...
- I say give the teacher a chance. If you or your child see a problem, address it with the teacher. There might be a good reason for "the problem" which you are not see...
Death at a Young Age
Asked by E.M. from Orlando
on October 20, 2006
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As everyone must know by now, about the stabbing death the occurred yesterday of the 15 year boy Michael Nieves. Well, my son seems to be taking this hard. Last night ...
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- Hello. The best thing that I can say to you is let him deal with it like he wants. As people, we all handle death in different ways. Some people deal with it “better...
- Hello E., I have worked in a school district and when a tragedy like this occurs the school district has the guida...
- i know you must be a little scared right now and worried for your son, however the best thing you and your family can do for him is to talk, talk, talk. even if he se...
