Increased Independence: Child

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Getting My 6 Year Old to Poo

R.P. asks from San Francisco

I have a 6 year old boy who will not poo in the potty unless he is told to and it's an hour long battel.. I have tried to get him to big boy underpants but he still p...

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Artistic Giftedness 5 Year Old

E.M. asks from Denver

My 5 year old was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 4. She still shows some major signs that are on track with ADHD, especially in the school setting. She is extreme...

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5 Year Old Girl Sassy Behavior

S.M. asks from New York

I have a sweet and normal little 5 year old girl who started kindergarten this year. Up until kindergarten she was a very well behaved, sweet little girl who listene...

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5 Year Old Suddenly Very Difficult

A.C. asks from Salt Lake City

My daughter (age 5) is suddenly a nightmare to deal with. Wondering if anyone else has dealt with this and if you have any advice. She is not in kindergarten yet and ...

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Why Does My 5 Year Old Hate Clothes Now?

J.W. asks from San Francisco

Just in the last 2 months, my daughter has become overly sensitive about clothes. It is either too tight (when it is not), too itchy, the elastic band bothers her, th...

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Helping 5 Year Olds with Emotions

J.G. asks from Chicago

Developmentally, 5 is an emotional age of testing rules and playing with how words and actions have consequences. 5's like to name call, lash out when frustrated, sa...

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Independence Day

G.H. asks from Chicago

Happy American Independence Day. I asked my 12 yr old niece what Independence Day meant & she had no idea besides 'independence' & get togethers & fireworks at nigh...

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Why Does My 5 YO Want Constant Playdates?

J.C. asks from Roanoke

My 5 YO wants to invite people over constantly. Is it just what they want to do at that age? Today, I had a mom's group over and there were 15 kids in our house, 5 ...

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Is It Independence or Defiance?

M.T. asks from San Francisco

Hi mamas...Ok, I have tried to write this post a number of times but I have so much to get out I don't know where to begin (sorry...and thank you in advance for readi...

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6-Year Old Son Disrespectful to Mom and Sister

R.S. asks from Los Angeles

My six-year old son has been so disrespectful in the way he talks to me and his nine-year old sister. He uses such a sarcastic tone to his voice and is very short-tem...