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Skipping a Grade

K.B. asks from Kansas City

I am faced with the decision of letting my 7 year (1st Grade) old skip the 2nd grade. He was going to the 2nd grade for reading and math time, so he could continue to...

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Book Suggestions for Advanced Reader but Still Age Appropriate

M.Q. asks from Nashville

Hi Mamas! My 8 year old daughter is reading at a 5th, almost 6th, grade level. I'm looking for recommendations of books and/or series of books that are challenging ...

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How to Make Dad Understand That Son Isn't Him. Long

R.M. asks from Washington DC

I, like most parents, expose my children to the things I like. I figure I like it, they are from me, they will like it too. Now, of course this isn't the case and w...

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Re: What to Do?

S.T. asks from Phoenix

I have two beautiful little ladies. The oldest is 7 and the younger one is 3. Lately, I have noticed more resentment from my 7 year old toward my 3 year old. I hav...

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Not Ready for Teenage Behavior at Age 7

C.M. asks from York

My daughter just turned 7 in March. She has a little boyfriend in her class whom she claims to love and says she will marry one day. It was all very cute and adorab...

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Need Suggestions About Kids Keeping Room Clean

S.B. asks from Chicago

OK everyone. I need some help, or input. I have been having this same struggle for years and I finally put a stop to it. I want to see what you all think. My girl...

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Playdate Etiquette for School Aged Children

J.W. asks from Kansas City

Regularly my daughter (age 8) receives calls from classmates for playdates. The caller's parents are usually within earshot while the caller is asking me to have a p...

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How Much Do You Spend on Clothing for Your Kids Each Year?

L.M. asks from Denver

I'm just wondering what you spend on clothing for your kids each year? I have a 4 year old boy and 7 year old girl who seem to outgrow most of their clothing every ye...

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Seeking Ideas in How to Tell Family I Am Leaving My Boyfriend

D.U. asks from San Francisco

I've been with my son's father for 10 years now. We have an 8 year old son. His father and I have grown apart and I am not happy with him. We currently live with h...

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That's Ok, Maybe NEXT Month I Can Buy......

T.N. asks from Albany

Listen, I am SICK AND TIRED of ratty ole towels! Holey, stringy, faded, mismatched, gnarly, scratchy towels! I want some BIG WHITE FLUFFY NEW towels, LOTS of them, in...