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Where do they get these ideas from? started by eepster (10/27/10 at 12:42pm)	My 13 yr. old just said, in response to "where do they get... 10/27/10 at 11:09pm by Petie1104	4	240
My friends child... started by mommariffic (10/25/10 at 4:41pm) 1 2	If the mom didn't see the broom thing, how on earth is she... 10/27/10 at 10:58pm by sapphire_chan	29	1,558
poop at night... started by meemee (10/27/10 at 3:28am)	you know why i find it strange. because sometimes when i do... 10/27/10 at 4:15pm by meemee	5	291
teaching piano started by Qestia (10/25/10 at 1:21pm)	Thanks for all the feedback. I ordered this Thompson "piano... 10/27/10 at 9:51am by Qestia	8	303
wrestling with kids? started by BreatheMama (10/26/10 at 12:14am)	-thanks for the thoughtful responses. We talked about it... 10/26/10 at 10:50pm by BreatheMama	4	286
"I don't think you love me" started by lovinannah (10/23/10 at 1:12pm)	I read your thread title and said "5 year old!" 5 year olds... 10/26/10 at 5:47pm by LynnS6	12	501
5 year old and Regression started by mommy_to_2angels (10/26/10 at 1:03pm)	My daughter has always had constipation issues. But she was... 10/26/10 at 1:03pm by mommy_to_2angels	0	162
Am I to cautious? started by MCatLvrMom2A&X (10/21/10 at 9:22pm) 1 2 3 4	OP, as a parent, I must say that I really respect your... 10/26/10 at 3:47am by MovnMama	70	2,320
Rash or infection on 3.5yo's bum? started by sunnygir1 (10/24/10 at 10:23am)	Thanks for all the great ideas. I have just been making a... 10/25/10 at 11:58pm by sunnygir1	8	281
Something extra special from the Tooth Fairy started by rhianna813 (10/25/10 at 5:46pm)	Cute idea! I usually just do a sweet note from the tooth... 10/25/10 at 7:02pm by amma_mama	3	170
Need ideas for non-costume dress up started by amma_mama (10/19/10 at 11:17pm)	Thanks, mamas, for all the ideas. After looking through some... 10/25/10 at 6:54pm by amma_mama	5	390
Picking up after herself started by 3xMama (10/25/10 at 3:45pm)	I don't agree. My kids have been picking up after themselves... 10/25/10 at 5:56pm by Llyra	2	159
Afraid I'm raising a bully started by TinaM (10/22/10 at 4:42pm)	Does the school have a school psychologist on hand? If so,... 10/25/10 at 5:50pm by DaughterOfKali	19	965
help with decision making for 4.5 started by omelette (10/25/10 at 2:44pm)	I would probably lean towards taking away some decision... 10/25/10 at 3:55pm by pianojazzgirl	1	99
See Kai Run or Pediped Flex For a Preschooler? started by SparklingGemini (9/16/10 at 5:40pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by LoveMyTwoBoys I don't have any... 10/25/10 at 2:47pm by sarahr	9	929
Pretend play to get us through. started by Pumpkin_Pie (10/23/10 at 11:12pm)	Imaginary play is huge over here; my son eats it up. And it... 10/25/10 at 2:29pm by omelette	4	278
We need a dramatic cut back in TV watching - ideas?? started by busymama77 (10/18/10 at 4:35pm) 1 2	TV has been a problem for us as well and we found that we had... 10/25/10 at 10:45am by alison77	30	986
Just replace the money or let him be upset? started by HappilyEvrAfter (10/21/10 at 8:56pm) 1 2 3	I would not replace it, but maybe offer opportunity to earn... 10/24/10 at 11:11pm by leighi123	44	1,553
Is it weird that she's not interested in writing? started by earthgirl (10/20/10 at 2:35pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by ecoteat I've been wondering... 10/24/10 at 7:01pm by Daffodil	26	672
Self Defense for Young Girls started by cjam (10/24/10 at 10:33am)	Judo isn't hitting it is throwing & hold downs. It is a self... 10/24/10 at 4:00pm by CarrieMF	3	182
How often does your 4 year old bathe? started by teeg1973 (10/17/10 at 4:30pm) 1 2 3 4	I try to give him a bath or shower every other day. More if... 10/24/10 at 2:09am by MisaGoat	62	2,322
Lets talk bag lunches started by JustVanessa (10/22/10 at 12:56pm)	My 2nd grader takes his lunch every day. We have a Goodbyn... 10/23/10 at 4:13pm by MJB	15	426
Arguing with my 4.5yo - why does he press MY buttons? started by busymama77 (10/22/10 at 11:04am)	i dont see anything wrong with that conversation. when i say... 10/22/10 at 12:51pm by meemee	4	223
Motivatiion and bike-riding at 8 started by lisalu100 (10/10/10 at 4:18pm)	My ds is 8 and won't ride a bike.Bought him one 2 years... 10/22/10 at 11:51am by mattemma04	14	444
Punching bag for angry child - good idea or bad??? started by tylerdylan (10/19/10 at 12:18pm)	I got ds a boppity bag that has sand at the bottom,and you... 10/22/10 at 11:43am by mattemma04	6	629
Potty training my now 4.5 yo. started by jennybean0722 (10/20/10 at 5:48pm)	We struggle with the same thing with our 4 1/2 year old. He... 10/21/10 at 7:32pm by rabbitmum	6	348
Getting more protien into a picky 4 yo's diet started by 3xMama (10/16/10 at 11:00pm)	We talk about nutrition a lot in our house, but it doesn't... 10/21/10 at 6:59pm by Mere	14	430
Boys: roughhousing vs. too rough? started by frogautumn (10/20/10 at 11:28am)	I teach preschool. Boys roughhouse.. but, they usually... 10/21/10 at 6:56pm by nextcommercial	5	335
School Vision Tests (20/50 vision, what does that mean?) started by ramama (10/21/10 at 5:51pm)	That's a pretty mild diagnosis, but she might get glasses to... 10/21/10 at 5:59pm by earthmama369	2	1,172
When do your DS/DD start brushing their teeth on their own? started by busymama77 (10/14/10 at 2:02pm) 1 2	haven't read all the replies, but our ped dentist says parent... 10/21/10 at 4:01pm by Alison's Mom	23	761
Reassurance please! started by rosesarered (10/21/10 at 12:21pm)	no she isnt just exploring language. she is truly expressing... 10/21/10 at 1:25pm by meemee	1	151
What's my problem with playdates? started by mom2happy (8/30/10 at 9:58pm) 1 2	Quote: interesting. i have 5 children and have set up play... 10/21/10 at 11:06am by mom2happy	24	1,227
4 year old having trouble communicating started by katslo18 (10/21/10 at 10:39am)	Does anyone have advice on how to get a 4 year old to... 10/21/10 at 10:39am by katslo18	0	137
What's Your Biggest Little Struggle? started by ramama (10/17/10 at 3:19pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by sarahr I'm sitting here... 10/21/10 at 2:40am by Sierra	16	522
DS is way off the bottom of the height charts. Should I be concerned? started by minkajane (10/15/10 at 1:26am)	hi there, see my thread on a similar topic... 10/21/10 at 12:08am by Alison's Mom	18	687
4 yo and hair brushing woes (update in thread) started by minkin03 (9/29/10 at 12:16pm) 1 2	Another vote for the Mason Pearson brush. It is ridiculously... 10/20/10 at 7:33pm by MMGerard	30	1,337
creating a "yes" environment with an older sibling started by sarahr (10/20/10 at 11:18am)	When playing in a group I'd probably set ground rules at the... 10/20/10 at 7:01pm by wombatclay	4	202
7 y.o. "stretching the truth" HELP! started by FMS619 (10/11/10 at 4:43pm)	With that first example, I would be more likely to suspect... 10/20/10 at 2:51pm by eepster	2	200
Providing snacks for 9/10 year olds started by redvlagrl (10/19/10 at 4:49pm)	I think you are very kind to think of offering a snack.... 10/20/10 at 1:14pm by ollyoxenfree	6	287
Still wetting the bed at 7 started by knee_deep_with_1 (10/8/10 at 7:51pm) 1 2	I've posted several time over past years about our success... 10/20/10 at 9:33am by Teensy	27	1,457
Hair care issues with a 4 year old - what to do... started by missnoodlesmom (10/16/10 at 3:56pm)	I am dealing with a similar issue with my ds, who is seven,... 10/20/10 at 1:32am by Pookietooth	17	464
Is there any reason we SHOULD have video games? started by mom2happy (10/11/10 at 7:57pm) 1 2 3	We don't have video games either and we have a seven year... 10/20/10 at 1:30am by Pookietooth	47	1,582
How to juggle reading to two kids at bedtime? started by Hokulele (10/17/10 at 11:52pm)	My kids are 3 years apart. When DS was 2, I would nurse him... 10/19/10 at 9:05pm by Daffodil	18	481
OMG! what do i do? DSD sounds like she is going to die from crying? started by LionessMom (10/17/10 at 8:12pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by LionessMom i do realize she... 10/19/10 at 2:58pm by journeymom	10	570
How to help a free spirited child cope with fast paced routine? started by attached2ethan (10/19/10 at 9:43am)	Sounds like my son... he's in 1st grade now but he had a very... 10/19/10 at 10:47am by Attached2Elijah	1	265
What is your 8-9 year old's bedtime? started by Alyantavid (10/15/10 at 11:48am) 1 2	Ds has to be asleep by 9. He gets up at 715. Some nights I... 10/19/10 at 9:57am by mamalisa	28	1,135
Independence vs. Constant reminders -- what's your kiddo like? started by megincl (10/16/10 at 9:12pm)	Hummm, trying to figure out how I do it Well, from the... 10/18/10 at 11:46pm by shanetedissac	9	438
Would you call this bullying? What would you do? started by sbrinton (10/12/10 at 6:53pm)	Yup, bully!!!! Beyond contacting the school (go in person).... 10/18/10 at 11:32pm by shanetedissac	14	855
do your kids do chores? started by anomaly13 (10/16/10 at 12:40am) 1 2	(almost) 5 yo chores are: -feed the pets -put his cups etc.... 10/18/10 at 2:28pm by tjjazzy	20	601
Keeping a secret from DH started by busymama77 (10/17/10 at 10:44pm)	He's 4, almost 5? With my kids, it's that they really aren't... 10/18/10 at 5:48am by elmh23	3	357