Independence: Older Child

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Kid Staying Alone with Relatives

D.K. asks from Seattle

Would you let your 6-7 year old kid stay alone with your distant relatives, without his mom/dad and without his own grandparents? My husband ended of doing that d...

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Ideas to Help W Long Term Trip/separation

M.L. asks from Cleveland

I am in the midst of a change of employment and haven't been working since Christmas. Its actually been very nice. I"ve gotten to spend some great time with my 10 ...

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Creative Consequences That Work!

L.C. asks from Lansing

I'm looking for some creative consequences for my 4.5 and 8 year old. The 4.5 year old has taken on a "when and where I want to" attitude towards his sisters possess...

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Are We Being Too Hard on Him?

A.B. asks from Seattle

My son is 4 years old and MOST of the children in our neighborhood are a couple years older than him, but they all play together. Our son and a 7 year old boy (we'll ...

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Uncle Too Affectionate?

R.G. asks from Boston

My older brother lives nearby and spends alot of time with my family. He is in his 40s, handsome, and a confirmed bachelor. He has been dating the same girl for a few...

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Grandparents Visit Went Badly

J.P. asks from New York

So, this is a little long - sorry. My parents just finished visiting for about 15 days. We have just moved and they came to help with the unpacking and spend time wi...

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I Need Help Making Sure My Kids Homework Gets Done!

E.M. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are very organized individuals at work, but we are extremely disorganized at home. We're so tired from the day that we have no desire to do anything...

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True Confession

M.H. asks from Boston

1. I'm a regular, but this is embarrassing. So much so, I've made a new account. So please forgive me for that. 2. I have this little confession and I'm hoping I...

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Two Daughters Who Fight All the Time

L.N. asks from Fayetteville

I have two daughters. One is 8 and the other is 5. They fight and argue all the time. I know siblings will do that, but I think they do it way more than usual. My 5 y...

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2 YO Does Not like Spending Time with Daddy Alone

J.R. asks from Miami

Dear Mommas, I have a tough question: Our 2 YO LO does not like spending time with his daddy unless I am there. He is so happy to spend time with one of his two sit...