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Bedtime music for a 5 year old started by 4Marmalade (11/20/10 at 5:47pm)	My kids like going to sleep to Jim Weiss story cds. For some... 12/1/10 at 5:22pm by TEAK's Mom	9	295
How do you handle sibling rivalry? started by Punchy Kaby (11/24/10 at 6:48pm)	I try to always have dinner at least prepped by 3 o'clock... 12/1/10 at 11:38am by Aletheia	5	213
How to find a responsible babysitter I can trust for my kids??? started by tylerdylan (12/1/10 at 5:55am)	I would also check with community centers, or if you have a... 12/1/10 at 10:58am by Super~Single~...	4	185
Anyone else with a 6 yr old that turns everything you say around and tries to use it against you? started by mama to 2 girls (11/30/10 at 6:13pm)	i know! i've started telling my ds that "fair doesn't mean... 12/1/10 at 10:03am by PlayaMama	3	244
The Cinnamon Bear tradition started by juneweaver (11/30/10 at 7:00am)	Thanks for sharing. I'm going to check it out with my kids... 12/1/10 at 4:53am by IntuitiveJamie	1	144
thanks. please delete started by naturallyspeaking (11/30/10 at 11:33pm)	Thanks please delete. 11/30/10 at 11:33pm by naturallyspea...	0	120
6yo DD refuses to go anywhere if there will be new people started by Alison's Mom (11/13/10 at 2:45pm)	Thanks. Yes, we have people come over here a lot because it's... 11/30/10 at 7:30pm by Alison's Mom	9	349
Wii. 'Tis the season that the kids start pleading for a Wii. Thoughts? started by lilgreen (11/27/10 at 12:44pm)	We have a Wii. We didn't set limits, in fact we said play it... 11/30/10 at 2:23pm by childsplay	16	535
Debilitating fear of everything in three year old...please help... started by sewknitty (11/29/10 at 1:04pm)	A really good book is "Freeing Your Child From Anxiety" by... 11/30/10 at 8:52am by LynnS6	4	152
I never thought I would learn this much about dinosaurs! started by smeep (11/29/10 at 12:17am)	Not dinosaurs, but I've learned more than I ever wanted know... 11/30/10 at 8:50am by LynnS6	5	189
Forced crying? started by leahmn12 (11/29/10 at 11:49am)	Ah... but you're not 'just' empathizing. You're trying to... 11/29/10 at 11:15pm by LynnS6	5	258
Any Awesome Ideas For a 4 Year Olds B-day Party????? started by Unconventional1 (11/28/10 at 4:28pm)	I did this at my DD's recent party and it was a HUGE success:... 11/29/10 at 9:20pm by verde	5	203
4Yr old with Separation Anxiety?? started by kdescalzi (11/29/10 at 7:40pm)	sounds like my 4 y.o. she has so much anxiety about me, but... 11/29/10 at 8:09pm by raelize	2	110
What are you getting your four yearolds for the holidays? started by kibba (11/23/10 at 10:10am) 1 2	I hope things aren't getting out of control with gifts here!... 11/29/10 at 7:07pm by ecoteat	28	916
Which of these cool castles has the most play value? started by JudiAU (11/29/10 at 6:48am)	One other thought... whichever set you end up choosing, one... 11/29/10 at 5:11pm by pianojazzgirl	11	264
Telling "Explosive Child" about therapy. started by Ellien C (11/29/10 at 2:21pm)	Please let us know how it goes. I might have to tell my 7... 11/29/10 at 4:50pm by mom2happy	3	202
Help with 3.5 y/o who soaks the bed in urine every.single.night started by annekevdbroek (11/16/10 at 6:01pm) 1 2	I was going to suggest these as well. Ds used these until... 11/29/10 at 2:11pm by starlein26	20	723
DUPLOs vs. LEGOs for nearly 4 year old started by ShyDaisi (11/21/10 at 5:48am)	My DS is also 3.5 . I'd vote for the duplo for sure. DS is... 11/29/10 at 11:23am by JudiAU	18	684
Encouraging Personal Hygiene? started by Trac (11/29/10 at 8:37am)	DS is nine, and it continues to be a struggle to get him to... 11/29/10 at 8:37am by Trac	0	167
potty RE-learning- 4 yo not emptying bladder fully. Any advice? started by francesruben (11/24/10 at 6:46pm)	She often squats on the floor to hold on instead of running... 11/29/10 at 2:04am by francesruben	3	178
Classic Easy Readers started by spedteacher30 (11/21/10 at 4:07pm) 1 2	Moved to The Childhood Years for more input... 11/28/10 at 7:14pm by HeatherB	31	1,120
We got the pox - now what? Entertaining a 2/4 year old who are used to being very active. started by Michelle Renee (11/20/10 at 8:10am)	Lots of cooking. Lots of baths. A few videos to pass the... 11/28/10 at 2:30pm by PatchChild	4	245
Nonviolent superheros for 5 yr old boy? started by OHmidwife (11/20/10 at 6:21pm)	Thanks everyone! I will look into as many of these as I can.... 11/28/10 at 12:13pm by OHmidwife	12	434
3 year old waking at 4am ready to start the day! started by newmamma_aug07 (11/28/10 at 8:53am)	Wow. That's got to be hard. The only think I could think of... 11/28/10 at 11:21am by goodygumdrops	1	188
Little brothers fighting all the time! started by miss_honeyb (10/27/10 at 5:24pm)	Great ideas! Thanks so much. I realized I did just need to... 11/28/10 at 7:30am by miss_honeyb	3	325
I need help....... started by mamalink4 (11/27/10 at 3:36pm)	Would he be willing to try drinking a shake? You could make... 11/28/10 at 6:47am by arniflora	6	254
Oh, the things kids say (and do!) started by ahj (11/23/10 at 3:05pm)	We were living in this fancy skyscraper condo building... 11/27/10 at 8:35pm by Bisou	6	345
wondering how to handle santa when we're non-believers.... started by clintonhillmama (11/22/10 at 4:40pm)	We do santa and although this will only be kiddo's second... 11/27/10 at 6:24pm by treeoflife3	14	515
Constipation relief? started by amber913 (11/23/10 at 12:12pm)	If your LO is intolerant of dairy, then reducing it probably... 11/27/10 at 3:15pm by tanyalynn	5	152
Does your DC have a DSi? Is it worth it? started by Cascadian (11/22/10 at 12:42am)	yes, I'd go with the DSi. We have 3 of them (and one DS) and... 11/27/10 at 11:35am by Drummer's Wife	11	395
UGH... 4.5yo WILL NOT POOP.. help? started by CariOfOz (11/22/10 at 3:11pm)	Bolded mine.. oh hell yeah, you have to pick the battles... 11/27/10 at 3:27am by CariOfOz	15	492
6th Birthday started by jasonm (11/24/10 at 7:01pm)	We always have 'no gifts' parties, and we try to keep them... 11/26/10 at 8:31pm by Prairiemother	5	195
helping 6yo with social skills started by Prairiemother (11/23/10 at 10:12pm)	Thank you. I'll look for this book, too. I'm a bit of an... 11/26/10 at 8:25pm by Prairiemother	8	325
babysitter - I need to decline without hurting moms feelings - too much. started by AllisonR (11/22/10 at 1:13pm)	"Thanks. We go out very rarely, and when we do, we already... 11/26/10 at 8:07pm by LynnS6	6	446
Art easel and supplies for 9 year old? started by marieangela (11/22/10 at 7:22am)	I've seen some good easels at A.C. Moore and Michaels. There... 11/26/10 at 4:22am by DaughterOfKali	6	848
We don't do Santa, but DS is still convinced he's real. started by minkajane (11/19/10 at 8:58am)	My three daughters firmly believe in fairies and Santa. ... 11/25/10 at 7:39pm by circuitsndaisies	7	364
what age is appropriate for an ipod or similar? started by lnitti (11/19/10 at 4:37pm) 1 2 3	I think it just depends on the child, not the age... 11/25/10 at 5:27pm by darcytrue	53	2,375
Toys Question started by mermaidmama (11/25/10 at 12:58am)	We definitely try to stay away from cheap plastic, easily... 11/25/10 at 8:31am by pianojazzgirl	4	223
What would you do in this instance? started by StephandOwen (11/22/10 at 12:29pm)	Thanks everyone! I've sent the mom a message and will keep... 11/25/10 at 6:50am by StephandOwen	10	477
Blowing noses. started by eepster (11/20/10 at 6:30am)	Yes, this bugged me, too! DS finally learned to blow his... 11/24/10 at 9:58pm by Pepe	7	201
4 1/2 yo DD...At.Wits.End?!!! started by lightheartedmom (11/23/10 at 2:57pm)	Hugs to you. I'm re-read Listening effectively to Children by... 11/24/10 at 9:27pm by Klynne	2	195
Wooden Gas Pump started by cagirlintexas (11/24/10 at 5:57pm)	We have a wood parking garage that came with a wooden gas... 11/24/10 at 8:29pm by omelette	1	130
Would you let your 5 year old take anti-anxiety medication? started by tireesix (11/24/10 at 2:38pm)	Thank you, that makes a lot of sense, and gives me some... 11/24/10 at 5:38pm by Awaken	3	503
DS is CRAZY when he comes back from his dad's! started by minkajane (11/22/10 at 8:22pm)	Today was HORRIBLE. All morning, I'd tell him to do whatever... 11/24/10 at 2:24pm by minkajane	4	225
How to explain Veterans/soldiers and things of that nature? started by Linzie2 (11/10/10 at 9:19pm)	Linzie, my DD is very close in age to yours (actually both my... 11/23/10 at 8:14pm by Panonim	10	373
My son asked if Santa goes everywhere, even Africa...HELP! started by nicole_marie (11/22/10 at 7:56pm)	Here is some information about Christmas in... 11/23/10 at 5:55pm by lach	8	412
I am mortified by my kids :( started by SeekingJoy (11/22/10 at 6:42am)	I second the idea of reading The Explosive Child. I finally... 11/23/10 at 1:53pm by Ellien C	14	816
I'm at my wits end w my 6yo DD started by ArtsyHeartsy (11/5/10 at 3:24pm)	Anyone else??? Advice? Experience? 11/23/10 at 11:36am by LiamsMommy	2	336
potty rebellion in 4.5 dd started by mamamille (11/23/10 at 5:24am)	So at what age is it ok to expect your child to be potty... 11/23/10 at 5:24am by mamamille	0	106
Tired of stereotypes about gender and behavior started by wildmonkeys (11/6/10 at 4:39pm) 1 2 3	[quote]What do you guys think?[/quote] What I think is that... 11/22/10 at 11:08pm by Viola	45	1,739