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Insomnia in a 10 y.o. started by julie128 (9/18/11 at 10:25pm)	You could try valerian as well. a lot of medicinal bedtime... 9/28/11 at 10:30am by prancie	5	98
Angry 4 year old - what to do? started by MissE (9/6/11 at 8:21am)	great advice here. I want to echo - food allergies or... 9/28/11 at 9:02am by ASusan	9	286
4 and 5 yr olds showing privates to each other started by Shami (9/21/11 at 9:01am)	Totally normal. I did it as a kid. I wouldn't freak out if... 9/27/11 at 9:37pm by julie128	4	139
The Almost 4 year old having accidents started by madsommer (9/24/11 at 10:20am)	Our boys were born on the exact same day! 12-29-07! Ds came... 9/27/11 at 8:26pm by MamaJen	2	69
Martial arts classes started by LuckyMommaToo (10/21/10 at 2:07am) 1 2	Our kung fu class is $125 for a 12-week session and we go... 9/27/11 at 11:17am by Hoopin' Mama	26	744
Crying and sports - how to handle? started by busymama77 (9/22/11 at 7:10am)	mama just give him some time. even if he wasnt doing any... 9/27/11 at 8:48am by meemee	5	122
Inside activities for 15 boys ages 7 and 8 started by AllisonR (9/22/11 at 2:04pm)	This will sound nuts, but oh well. Did you consider low key,... 9/26/11 at 7:20pm by FarmerBeth	7	105
Oldest child is socially immature - is thus a trait or personality started by AllisonR (9/24/11 at 9:07am)	My oldest child is 6 and he is not very socially mature. I... 9/26/11 at 3:38pm by ~cassie	7	238
Parents of 4yo's: What are your most-used toys? started by gozal (9/18/11 at 9:33pm)	Both my daughter and my son went through a dinosaur stage. I... 9/25/11 at 5:44pm by philomom	15	233
Parents of 3 yr. olds, post here (support thread)! started by catemom (11/12/08 at 1:58pm) 1 2 3…9	IDK if this will help, but DS went through something similar.... 9/22/11 at 8:34am by swd12422	167	6,977
Against birth order changing child's nature started by NewBeginnings1 (9/16/11 at 8:47pm)	I agree with what many of the others are saying. It is all... 9/21/11 at 7:10am by NZJMama	11	252
Obstinate 7 and a half year old boy - what to do? started by MaxiMom (9/20/11 at 12:22pm)	who wants to listen to a one sided conversation? its time to... 9/21/11 at 6:53am by meemee	6	126
Don't want dd to sit next to a particular child at school started by Neera (9/19/11 at 10:58am)	I think it's important to remember that 'friends" at this age... 9/20/11 at 3:49pm by LynnS6	7	194
Moms of boys started by berry987 (9/11/11 at 6:25am) 1 2	I have a boy and a girl, and they both liked wrestling on the... 9/20/11 at 9:30am by Mummoth	21	815
9 yo & 7 yo, sharing a room and bedtme!!!!! started by spirit4ever (9/19/11 at 11:07am)	My 9 yo and 7 yo ds's share a room in the basement.. and... 9/19/11 at 11:07am by spirit4ever	0	62
Please help~ my almost 4-year old ds has become afraid of pooping in the toilet and holds it as... started by Uroboros (9/11/11 at 2:51am)	Ds1 was having problem when he was first potty learning then... 9/19/11 at 10:04am by Eresh	11	242
5.5yo DS still sucks thumb - how to curb this addiction? started by busymama77 (9/6/11 at 10:42am)	I sucked my thumb until I was 6-6.5yo. My parents tried... 9/19/11 at 9:28am by Eresh	6	184
How do you help your 4yo "roll with the punches" ? started by Oliver'sMom (9/14/11 at 8:08pm)	Thanks again everyone! LynnS6, you've nailed my son to a... 9/19/11 at 8:11am by Oliver'sMom	6	161
Excessively silly, possibly ADHD 6-year-old girl started by newyorkmommy (9/16/11 at 4:57am)	I worked with children diagnosed with numerous different... 9/19/11 at 7:28am by Imakcerka	10	243
If my 5 y.o. DD has never really used her dollhouse... started by LuckyMommaToo (9/18/11 at 7:14pm)	We turned our dollhouse into a bookshelf. Some of the rooms... 9/19/11 at 5:58am by Imakcerka	6	142
Stubborn 9 year old acting out at home and in public started by LadyLisa (9/2/11 at 10:43pm)	Well, just came on here in tears about my 8 year old. These... 9/18/11 at 8:49pm by Flor	15	532
Need help settling down for nap started by swd12422 (8/22/11 at 2:37pm)	We are in the same place at my house. My 3.9 year old DS... 9/18/11 at 10:05am by mio2323	7	481
Get-to-know-you games for 7th b-day party started by pianojazzgirl (9/15/11 at 8:27am)	Just wanted to report back that the lining up and jumping... 9/17/11 at 3:12pm by pianojazzgirl	5	100
After-school routine for first grader? started by NicaG (9/13/11 at 5:29am)	Mine are twins and I find if I spend a little time reading to... 9/16/11 at 6:41pm by crowcaw	19	276
DD's having her first sleepover. She's fine, I'm a wreck! started by jenniferlynne (9/15/11 at 12:02pm)	Thank you so much for the reassurance!! I really needed it.... 9/16/11 at 12:29pm by jenniferlynne	2	114
desperate for some help with very angry 31/4 year old who has just started nursery started by nickysan (9/15/11 at 10:24am)	first mama - the most important rule of parenting - stop... 9/16/11 at 6:59am by meemee	1	88
is something up with our 5yo neighbor? started by mini.beastie (8/13/11 at 8:28pm) 1 2	I guess I am way in the minority here, but if it were me I'd... 9/16/11 at 5:22am by newyorkmommy	33	1,507
Stealing started by Imakcerka (9/15/11 at 7:00am)	Yes I have, and apparently there is only so much room in my 8... 9/15/11 at 5:07pm by Imakcerka	6	124
how to help 3.5 year old DD with preschool/babysitter dropoffs -- upsurge in separation anxiety started by indigosky (9/14/11 at 10:40am)	I'm not sure I have any advice but I wanted to commiserate. ... 9/15/11 at 9:05am by parsley	2	115
DP just found the two girls kissing...help! started by saffrongirl (5/18/11 at 6:11pm) 1 2	Since sex and not good sex is being exposed on TV and in... 9/15/11 at 6:40am by Imakcerka	36	2,701
How to get a 3 year old to fall asleep on her own? started by JanineRivera (9/13/11 at 3:43pm)	OMG, hugs to you! I'm one of those who hasn't BDTD (esp not... 9/14/11 at 7:25pm by swd12422	5	124
3 y.o. complaining that her vagina hurts. :( Any ideas? started by Snowflake777 (2/15/11 at 1:54am) 1 2	Since the doc already looked and didn't see anything... 9/14/11 at 3:47pm by LROM	28	4,565
Typical 3 year old stuff or something else? started by Evelynmia'smom (9/13/11 at 2:53pm)	When you say she was never like this before, am I correct... 9/14/11 at 7:08am by LROM	5	134
How do you deal with homework refusal? started by EarthRootsStarSoul (9/11/11 at 6:10am) 1 2	It's setting a schedule and utilizing other sources. DD1 Has... 9/14/11 at 5:57am by Imakcerka	28	390
I don't think it's willfullness...but wondering what I can DO started by gcgirl (9/12/11 at 5:40pm)	I rephrase ALL THE TIME. It's great advice, but it doesn't... 9/13/11 at 9:00pm by gcgirl	5	122
what size shoes does your child wear? started by meemee (8/20/11 at 5:30am) 1 2	My 6.5-year-old wears a 13-1. My 4.5-year-old wears a 11.5.... 9/13/11 at 8:20pm by redpajama	36	1,142
help me with my mother started by justrying (9/11/11 at 1:51pm)	my mom is same way. big hugs i say do the wait and see but... 9/13/11 at 5:07pm by kayleesmom	3	101
almost 5 y/old constantly "checking" started by MovingMomma (9/12/11 at 5:39pm)	hugs my oldest seems to listen in on adult conversations at... 9/13/11 at 5:04pm by kayleesmom	2	79
unintentional bad influence of in-laws on kids started by lovesea (9/13/11 at 12:50am)	just sending along hugs. hope things work out the way you want. 9/13/11 at 5:03pm by kayleesmom	6	204
DD berates herself and I am heartbroken :( started by GMum (8/31/11 at 6:42am)	OP you've already gotten great advice, but I wanted to... 9/13/11 at 3:10pm by LROM	12	397
Nearly 5-yo still wet EVERY SINGLE NIGHT? started by jenniferlynne (9/12/11 at 7:37am)	We had the exact same situation: very wet every night, peed... 9/13/11 at 1:27pm by rhianna813	15	193
My 4.5 year old just painted all over my car with latex paint. started by Dolphin (8/15/11 at 4:30pm) 1 2	Quote: My brother did this when he was about 3 or 4 years old... 9/13/11 at 12:12pm by jenniferlynne	31	1,150
Some preschool questions (need btdt help) started by annalivia (9/12/11 at 8:57pm)	Thanks so much for all the replies! We live in a city on the... 9/13/11 at 11:22am by annalivia	5	95
interviewing stranger babysitters! started by mom2tatum (9/10/11 at 6:34pm)	Totally just went through this about 5 months ago, and... 9/13/11 at 10:44am by LROM	5	112
1st day of preschool tomorrow -- do I send her in underwear or a Pull-Up? started by limabean (9/12/11 at 1:12pm)	That's the thing -- I have no idea what their potty policy... 9/13/11 at 7:58am by limabean	10	191
7yo & Bath time started by BennyPai (9/13/11 at 7:54am)	My children have always been comfortable in the nude, but... 9/13/11 at 7:54am by BennyPai	0	103
Birthday Parties--When You Can't Afford To Host the Whole Class started by umsami (9/10/11 at 6:45pm)	Thanks everybody. I decided to let the kids choose 10... 9/12/11 at 5:39pm by umsami	7	169
Gift ideas for boy with broken arm? started by Lisoula (9/12/11 at 12:49pm)	Audio books (CD or tape) would be good too. They're different... 9/12/11 at 4:47pm by LynnS6	4	228
Help me with my doesn't-want-to-try 6yo started by Pepe (9/8/11 at 8:30pm)	Thank you very much for the replies. You have all helped me... 9/11/11 at 8:51pm by Pepe	7	136
4.5 yo hitting, spitting, name calling-only to his older brother started by finn'smama (9/11/11 at 5:44pm)	Hi mamas, It's been awhile since I posted here, but I need... 9/11/11 at 5:44pm by finn'smama	0	56