Independence: Child

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Kids Far Apart in Change / Parenting Perspectives / Rule Changes

C.. asks from Columbia

Ok – I would like some input on how to change rules/environment /parenting styles with an older kid once you realize that things should change. Part of this is pre...

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Need Advice

V.K. asks from Chicago

I have a 5 year old and an 18mo old. I have an issue with my 5 year old who seem not to have any respect for me. She laughs when I disiplin her and does what she want...

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Peaceful Approach to Improved Bathroom Hygiene for 5 Yr Old Boy

S.A. asks from New York

Hi Mamas, Can anyone give me some good advice on helping my 5 year old boy transition to independently cleaning himself after pooping? Last year I tried coercion, th...

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Using a Different Address So Your Child Can Attend a Better School

K.P. asks from Springfield

Hi Moms. My daughter will be attending kindergarten in the fall. Obviously, my neighborhood has a public school that I could send her to, but it is a very low perfor...

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Want Reviews on Book- "Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self- Indulgent World"

M.Q. asks from Indianapolis

Hi everyone! My sister (who does not have children) just called to tell me that I should buy and read this book that is all about how to foster confidence and indepe...

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Advice Needed for Proper Time to Leave Child Alone While Eating

R.R. asks from Los Angeles

My wife thinks it is perfectly safe to leave our 2 year old alone and in the other room while eating dry cereal (fruit loops) and or raisins. I would very much apprec...

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What Age Did You Start Letting Your Daughter Pick Her Own Clothes at the Store

M.P. asks from Minneapolis

I have a 5 year old, going on 15.. she is very concerned about clothing. For the most part she has pretty good taste, but sometimes we get a clown outfit every now an...

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What Age Did Your Child Start Preschool?

B.F. asks from Chicago

I swear my other 2 went when they were 3. They loved it. I'm a wahm but I think going helps them be around other children. My daughter went for a screening and wou...

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Should I or Could I Do Anything? Child Not Eating Well

S.S. asks from Detroit

My 22 month old daughter has really been testing the independence boundaries. There are a million stories to go along with that first sentance but I will leave it to ...

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Drama with My 4 Year Old...

A.B. asks from Charlotte

I have two children, my daughter who is 4 and my son who is 3, they are 15 months apart. For the last several months my daughter has become more and more of what you...