When to Start: Tween

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Desperate to Potty Train!

Moms, I need help! I'm at my wits end! I have a 3.5 year old boy who refuses to potty train! I have tried every trick in the book. I have a 10 year old boy that was a piece of cake to train and have worked in daycares and preschools for years and have successfully trained dozens of children! My 3 year old is very smart and have not had any developemental delays or medical problems to hinder training. Also we have tried everything from positive reinforcement, reverse psychology, special potty seats, sticker charts,rewards - we practically...

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Bed Time for 10 Year Old

I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to stay up at night. I feel 8:45 for the 10 yr old is good since he must be up at 6:45am to get the bus at 7:30 am for school. I am the one who gets the kids ready for bed, reads to them, makes sure teeth are brushed, etc and my husband travels for work often so he is not home. When he is home he is usually watching TV, especially sports in the evening. But, my husband thinks the...

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13 Year Old. Ugh.

13 year old daughter. Need I say more? It's as if an alarm went off in her...