Cleaning & Housekeeping: Toddler, Melissa & Doug

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Frustrated Mom Seeking Advice on How to Potty Train Her Kid

S.N. asks from Sioux Falls

I have a 3 1/2 year old son that is having problems with potty training. He does ok with the peeing but he still continues to poop in his pants. He had been doing r...

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Reward System?

L.B. asks from Wichita

I am looking for any input on a Reward System for kids. I'm not a big fan of the idea, but have exhaused other options for motivating my boys. I want to keep them m...

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What Responsibilities Should I Require of My 5 Year Old--and How Much Allowance?

T.W. asks from Dallas

My son is 5 years old and we have decided to assign responsibilities for himself, as well as household duties--chores. What do you/ did you expect of a 5 year old? ...

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9 Months Pregnant with Preschooler to Occupy

K.C. asks from Medford

I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and am having some signs of early labor. My doctor has stopped short of putting me on bed rest, but advised me to rest as much as possib...

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How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?

M.T. asks from Chicago

Ok, Ithis is probably a silly question but I feel like I need some direction. I have waited too long to start this and part of it is my fault. I have 3 kids ages 13 ...

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Looking for Advice on Giving Allowance to School-age Children

A.B. asks from Los Angeles

I have two great boys, ages 6 and 9, and we are thinking about giving them a weekly allowance so they can learn about spending money wisely. I grew up with an allowa...