Increased Independence: Child

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Fostering Independence

N.S. asks from Chicago

How old should children be before they can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision? My almost 9-year old stepdaughter won't do anything unless I'm standing over ...

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What Age for Independence?

S.B. asks from Salt Lake City

This week, my almost 15 year old DSS seems to think he can go where he wants without telling us before hand. He has a cell phone, and the rule has been that he call ...

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Tips on Dealing with the Elderly and Their Loss of Independence

C.L. asks from Minneapolis

It's a long story and I'll try to keep it as brief as possible, but the short question is I need some tips on dealing with their elderly and their loss of independenc...

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Advise on 6 Year Old Showering by Himself!

C.P. asks from New York

Hey Everyone I have asked quesions before and have gotten great advise so here I am again. My husband works late hours so its up to me to get all of my kids bathed f...

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What to Get a 6 Year Old Boy for His Birthday?

S.B. asks from Topeka

My son's best friend is having a party Friday evening. He will be 6. This kid has everything under the sun! He has tons of legos, movies, video games, electric cars....

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Almost 5 Year Old Play

C.Z. asks from Omaha

My son will be 5 in May. He is getting to the point that when we play I have to be and/ or do a certain thing. Most of the time I just fallow along going with his lea...

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Bossy 5 Year Old!! Help?

D.W. asks from Buffalo

My daughter is 5, an only child and starting kindergarten in 3 weeks. For the most part she is a VERY sweet girl BUT she is very independent and vocal about having th...

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Mom of Very Defiant 5 Year Old

J.A. asks from Goldsboro

My daughter is 5 years old. She is very defiant. She absolutely doesn't like to be told what to do by me or my husband and her teacher's at school. We ask her why doe...

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5 Year Old Back to Sucking Thumb

A.C. asks from Washington DC

My daughter has started back sucking her thumb when she goes to sleep. That's the only time see does it and it generally comes out as soon as she's deeply sleep, but...

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My 5 Year Old Daughter Won't Wipe!

J.G. asks from Los Angeles

It's like she's too busy. She won't wipe. I'm constantly reminding her. She's 5-1/2, and has been potty trained since she was 2. This has been happening for the last ...