Independence: Older Child

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When Are Kids Old Enough to Play Outside by Themselves?

P.D. asks from Detroit

My kids turn 4 in November and I know they're too young to go outside unsupervised. I see 5 and 6 year olds outside unsupervised playing. I think it's something to ...

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Pregnancy Exhaustion

J.G. asks from Chicago

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and I am totally exhausted. I lay down every afternoon for a little while, though I don't always sleep, and I go to bed at a reasonable hour, et...

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How to Encourage a Slow Moving (Pokey) Child

J.W. asks from Cincinnati

I have 2 wonderful girls ages 3&5. They are overall very well behaved. I am having trouble with the speed of their movements at times. For Example; when it's time for...

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12 Year Old Boys...

J.E. asks from Los Angeles

My girlfriend has a 12 year old boy that is truly driving her nuts. I give as good of advice as I can, but really I raised girls, Im sure its different. Her son, has ...

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Mom in Need of New Tricks up Her Sleeve for 4.5 Year Old Daughter!!

J.C. asks from Merced

Hello All! My name is J. and I have a 4.5 year old daughter that has crazy hands and wandering feet! It seems that she consistently can't stop touching things that a...

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Toddler Won't Stay in Toddler Bed

A.D. asks from Raleigh

Okay moms, I need some advice. About 3 weeks ago we converted my 23-month old son's crib to a toddler bed. He was content in the crib but I am due with another baby...

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Looking for Other Moms with a Child Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

S.R. asks from Decatur

Hi, I am wanting to talk with other mom's who deal with or even know about Asperger Syndrome, my 7 year old little boy was diagnosed 3 years ago and also has ADHD. I ...

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My Son Was Diagnosed with ADHD, but I Won't Put Him on Medication

C.G. asks from Chicago

I have a 6 year old who was diagnosed with ADD. His biggest problem is that he can not focus/pay attention. The school has put him on an IEP plan and he attends a d...

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Child Issues

A.G. asks from Fayetteville

I have two boys one is 18 and the other is 9. My 18 year old has met a girl who is a bad influence he has begun to show aggressive behaviour and has even jumped in my...

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Where Are the Parents???

N.B. asks from New York

Yesterday was Halloween and my son ( 14 ) was out with his friends trick or treating. When I went to pick him up another Mom told me that they had found a 8 year ol...