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Advice on How to Encourage Daughter to Stand up for Herself
Asked by L. from Chicago
on July 24, 2008
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I have an awesome 9 year old daughter. There are three girls in our neighborhood who hang out together. One of the three is sort of mean and I completely see her bei...
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- Hi L., I see this problem with the girls in my 4th grade classroom every year. People don't realize what a catty age it can be as their little hormones start comin...
- I think your daughter needs to find new friends. I always tell my kids that friends make you feel good about yourself, and if someone is consistently making you feel ...
- Hi L., In my opinion, your daughter has stood up for herself. She's told them how she feels but they simply don't care. Why insist on being their friend when they'r...
4 Year Old Lacks Self Confidence in Sports
Asked by M.G. from Detroit
on August 16, 2009
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My 4 year old (5 in Feb) has the hardest time when it comes to playing outside! He otherwise is a very self confident and outgoing child, but when we play outside it's...
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- dear M., this sort of behavior points to one of many in a cluster of elements common to gifted children. i know that those words carry quite the stigma and can be...
- Don't worry too much; he's only four years old! I would think he's too young for any organized sports anyway. But it reminds my of my youngest son who wouldn't do an...
- Remember that he is still young. The local YMCA or community education have sports program for 4/5 year olds that stress fun. He will also see that everyone is not p...
Self-Esteem Help for 6 1/2 Year Old
Asked by K.M. from Columbus
on February 12, 2008
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I have a 6 1/2 year old step daughter with whom I am VERY close with. She is with my husband and I often and I have known her since she was 20 months old. Through fe...
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- I had the same problem with my now 9 year old when she was that age. It worried me when she started in the first grade. She was very smart and knew all the answers t...
- Self confidence comes with time, growth, and solid examples of two adults that are secure with themselves. There has to be a reason why she is not confident- try to f...
- I was a single mom and raised a now very confident, independent 27 year old son that I am quite proud of where he is today. I wouldn't and didn't give him choices a...
Effect of Divorce on 16 Yr. Old Daughter
Asked by L.W. from Los Angeles
on May 8, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I have been considering divorce for some time now after trying counceling with my husband and he just won't do what the councelor suggests. I am mainly con...
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- have you talked with your daughter? after all shes old enough to know whats going on. what you could do (as hard as it would be) is let her choose who she lives with. ...
- I think if you can, try to wait 2 more years until your daughter is 18. She will be a different person then, a little more mature (and "adult"). Two years may seem a...
- L. W. Your predicament is not uncommon, you have to do what you feel is right for your situation. Your daughter has the right to go with whom ever she wants, she c...
This Is a Two Part Question
Asked by A.W. from Baton Rouge
on August 26, 2006
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OK I AM A 27 YEAR OLD ACTIVE PERSON IN A TIRED BODY- OK SO MY NORMAL WEIGHT IS AROUND 145 LBS...I HAD TWO BABIES AND MY WEIGHT WENT TO AROUND 160..WHICH I WAS FINE WI...
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- I've heard that Curves and 1,2,3 Fit are great for when you're just getting started and learning how to prioritize and find time for exercise. You go at least 3 times...
- I can definitely sympathize with you as far as being so tired and feeling a complete lack of energy. I work full time, go to school at night, and have a 1 1/2 yr old. ...
- A., Please do not do what most women do, which is to rely on their Gyn. for all of their medical advice. You need to consult with an Endocrinologist or an Internal M...
Advice on Preschool Behavior
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on September 26, 2005
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My 41/2 year old attends preschool three days a week. She is very excited about going. lasy year she hated it I had to bribe her to go and she just cried and never spo...
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- Hi S.- When you say that she is talking too much, do you mean that she is getting in trouble for not listening to the instructions to be quiet or listen to the teac...
- S. - I have been working in the field of Early childhood Education (as a preschool director) for 15 + years, and I have never heard of a 4 yr. old getting "in trouble...
- Hi S., I think this is a fairly normal phase for children. I know that my daughter is doing the same and so are some of the other kids in her preschool class. I thi...
How Do I Help Her Find Her VOICE?
Asked by V.B. from San Luis Obispo
on July 10, 2008
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I have a very sweet natured child; she is semi-shy, non-confrontational, and loves her friends. Hannah has gone to school with the same children since kindergarten and...
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- Hi V., I think you're doing a great job raising your daughter! Honestly, though, I think you've done all you can do. Your daughter has listened to your advice and...
- Keep encouraging her gently, don't presure her or make her feel unsuccessful in your eyes. Mostly encourage her with other friends whom are more like her in temprimen...
- I was the same way as your daughter when I was her age, but luckily, my family moved out of the town where we were living right before I reached the 3rd grade. This ...
Wondering How to Reach Other Moms Because I Want to Be a Support
Asked by J.C. from Denver
on April 21, 2008
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I am a tutor at StarChild Tutoring Center of Denver. I have been in business for a little more than a year but am not sure how to reach the moms in the area to let th...
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- You can try rocky mountain moms- (online) There are many groups online that you can find locally to meet your needs and get the word out. You can also go to ning.com ...
- I would get together a list of supporters that have known you & used your services so you have the backing you need to support the work you do with the kids & go to ki...
- Hi J.! There are lots of ways to get the word out - you can join (or start) mom's groups like this one and ones on Yahoo Groups, you can let MOPS groups know and put ...
Too Sheltered for Self Confidence?
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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Many people talk about my daughter as being very polite, best mannered kid they ever met, etc.
But I witnessed my Kindergarten daughter's interaction with her classm...
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- My daughter started kindergarden this past year and she is also very sweet and mild mannered. I worried that she would not stand up for herself. She has learned to b...
- I feel for you because I know exactly how you feel. I have an almost 5 year son who is extremely polite and will bend backwards to please other kids he knows. The othe...
- you may be taking this too much to heart. This is one incidence and in kindergarten. You put the idea in her head that it was okay to speak up. You've got many year...
Help! I Feel like Rip Van Winkle!
Asked by J. from Chicago
on August 6, 2007
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Okay, here's my story: I had my children as a "mature Mom" having both my kids in my 40's....for the first time they will both be in school full time in a few weeks a...
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- I'm finding a combination of Weight Watchers, Curves and yoga is helping me enormously. Good luck!
- Hi J., Many of us have been there! When my kids were going off to school all day, I thought I would be overjoyed with the extra time and freedom. Truth be told, I s...
- Start by giving yourself sometime for you each day:) Weight Watchers is a great way to lose weight if you discipline yourself and go every week to meetings! I lost 3...
