Independence: Older Child

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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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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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Independence

S.M. asks from Phoenix

My 6yr. old is currently in kinder. and is not an early morning riser. I have to get her going in the morning and help her get ready so that she's on time for school...

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Would You Let Your 9 Year Old Walk Home from School?

C.V. asks from San Antonio

My 9 year old son wants to walk to his friend's house after school on Friday. He would be walking with his friend & the distance is probably less than a mile. The nei...

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10 Year Old Defiant Son

J.F. asks from Minneapolis

I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him wit...

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Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter.

J.Y. asks from Charlotte

I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. She has so many clothes and they are all very fashionable but I swear, every morning she comes down looking like a nut case....

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Childhood Independence

C.M. asks from Gainesville

At what age should kids start to do things for themselves? I spent Thanksgiving with my overly helpful family, and they all (my mother and Grandparents) seem to think...

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Fostering Independence

N.S. asks from Chicago

How old should children be before they can accomplish tasks with minimal supervision? My almost 9-year old stepdaughter won't do anything unless I'm standing over ...

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Sleep and Independence.

B.H. asks from Evansville

We are trying to get our 13 mnth old to sleep all night and not need Mom to hold him the whole time Mom is home. She is a single Mom. He is very rambunctious.

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What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use

G.G. asks from San Antonio

My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. There is a power struggle and attitude when asked to perform even simple tasks. Then ...