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Need Recommendations for Books on Parenting Troubled Teenagers
Asked by K.T. from Los Angeles
on March 27, 2009
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My step son who does not live with us but visits on weekends is acting out in school a lot. He is talking back to teachers, cussing, not listening and bringing markers...
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- Hi K.! I was at a mom's group the other day at Crossroads Church in Corona (Mom2Mom) and we had a guest speaker. The topic was prayer! She mentioned many books and ...
- I really loved 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child. It helped me a lot, and it was easy to read and follow. They give you practical tips that you can put into practice i...
- How funny. The only book that came to mind for me was Bad Childhood, Good Life by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. I guess the previous poster and I are on the same wavelength....
How to Handle Pressure from "Bully"
Asked by E.G. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2007
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My 6 year old son is sadly drawn towards a bully in school. He has complained of being bugged and teased and I have had words with the school. The bully is a troubled ...
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- Hi E., I agree with Julie S. My son had a friend last year who I thought was a bad influence, but my son considered him his "best friend", so I invited him over for...
- I listen to "Dr. Laura" most days and she would suggest that you enroll your son into a Martial Arts class. This will give your son the discipline he needs to be resp...
- I see this on the play ground all the time. If at all possible maybe you can talk to a yard duty at your school and ask him or her to keep a special eye on this situa...
13 Year Old Development
Asked by M.S. from Boston
on July 23, 2009
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My 13 year old daughter is healthy at a normal 5' 1", and a weight of 99 pounds. She is active and looks great, but she is troubled by the fact that most of her friend...
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- It can depend on how athletic she is, how low her bodyfat is and whether she eats a lot of fast food or foods that have estrogen injected in the meat. Organic does not...
- Is she very active in sports?-that can delay it. My whole family were early developers and I didn't get mine until 16. If you're concerned and your Dr. is concerned th...
- I wouldn't worry about it until much later. If she is healthy that is what counts. Tell her that once she gets it she will stop growing and she'll have to deal with cr...
Troubled Two Year Old
Asked by J.H. from Sheboygan
on August 29, 2007
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Hello all,
I am seeking adivce on how to modify my two year olds behavior. She has suddenly begun to tell people she doesn't like them, pushes them, tells us she is ...
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- I'd say have your husband invite her over and sit down the three of you and talk about it. She needs to hear it from him, too. I'd also suggest finding someone else to...
- It sounds to me like the actions of our sister-in-law favoring neices and nephews may have made things worse. any other child who says things to a 2year old are going ...
- Do not let you mother in law watch her any more. Try to find a teen or college student to watch her. Not sure how often you need a sitter or if it's just to go out o...
Need Support and Advice
Asked by C.M. from Asheville
on November 5, 2006
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I have a beautiful 17 yr old daughter who's totally out of control.She doesn't come home,she doesn't call or anything.But when she does come home its just to wash her ...
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- As hard as it may be, I think it's time to let go. Your daughter is almost an adult, and she thinks she has it all figured out, so let her be. Your health is sufferi...
- TELL HER IF SHE HAS IT ALL FIGURED OUT TO STAY GONE~~IT SOUNDS AS IF YOU HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL. AND IF SHE WANTS TO BE GROWN UP LET HER PLAY GROWN UP AND WHEN SHE RELIZ...
- Hi C., May I suggest changing the locks. Catch her attention. If you change the locks she'll know you are no longer available for her every need. Ensure your win...
Seeking Any Advice/suggestions from Moms with Troubled Sleepers
Asked by T.L. from San Diego
on June 5, 2009
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Hi...I have a 9 1/2 month old little girl, and she will not sleep through the night. Her disposition during the day is great! She takes great naps, and goes to sleep...
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- Go to www.3daysleep.com and get Davis' video. It's quick to watch, easy to follow and will be the BEST $39 you ever spend!! My babies were sleeping 12hrs/night by 12 ...
- Out of desperation I tried a friend's recommendation...bought a DVD/book on sleepyplanet.com called the Sleep Easy Solution. Followed it to the tee (my husband was ou...
- Hi T., Does your daughter use a pacifier? My son did and he was constantly waking up at night. It was confusing whether he really needed to eat or was just lookin...
Troubled 12 Year Old
Asked by W.P. from Jacksonville
on January 30, 2007
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I have a 12 year old daughter that doesn't know her father. I don't get child support and I live with my parents. I had to work 2/3 jobs until a few years ago to suppo...
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- Directions For Mental Health www.healthehurt.com 1437 S Belcher Rd Clearwater, FL 33764 ###-###-#### They dont have an age limitation... good luck! It's almost...
- Hey W., Depending on the type of insurance you have, there are a load of good counselor's in the area for a child your daughter's age. I work for Camelot, and we're...
- Hello, I am very new to the site I have 3 children and two step children. One thing I always here from other moms is they are always talking about they try to do...
Taking Children to a Funeral
Asked by A.W. from Milwaukee
on May 23, 2008
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My husband's grandmother passed away yesterday. The funeral is going to be sometime mid-week this coming week. My (our) dilema is... do we bring our children to the ...
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- Are they having a luncheon???(Is it close enough that you and your Husband can go separately??) I would have your husband go to the funeral..(and I would meet him with...
- Your answer was in your post and you didn't even know it! :) Don't bring them. If you can't get a sitter then just have your husband go. I kind of feel like I wont'...
- What do you mean that your daughter "would be troubled by it"? I have been to visitations (wakes) where the little ones don't even pay attention to what is happening. ...
Troubled Almost 2 Year Old
Asked by N.B. from Phoenix
on February 12, 2008
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I have a beautiful 23 month daughter who is a very sweet girl, but ever since I had my second baby (that is when the problems started) she has been having some issues ...
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- Hey N., I totally understand how hard it is to adjust to your child morphing into a being you don't recognize. I've read some of the other advice, and I think you ...
- I am a nanny and the 23 month old had this same experience at the birth of his brother. It was easy to see the reason in this case: he was very angry about the family ...
- Hi N., I am wondering if this behavior may have started in tandem with a vaccine that may have been given around the time your other child was born? Children born t...
Internet Friend Privilages
Asked by A.M. from Provo
on January 22, 2008
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My 12 yr old daughter has had a hard time with 7th grade, finding her place, making friends. She has kept her 6th grade best friend that is pretty troubled, dad left t...
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- Dear A., We don't ever allow our daughter to be on the internet when we're not home. I told her it's just a safety measure for her. And if she doesn't want me lookin...
- I know you would like to be a safe place for this friend, but if she has the back ground you say she does, why on earth would you let them be home alone together? My d...
- You can't prevent it, you can however teach them how to be safe on the internet and what is appropriate, don't ban the friend your daughter was there and did it of her...
