Preventative Care: Older Child

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

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 everything escalates on both sides. I am curious what other moms are experiencing and what forms of discipline seems to be effective. I feel like our relationship is great as long as nothing is asked of her. She normally is a sweet considerate kid, until it's time for chores, then the fireworks start. What's normal?

Stop Smoking Efforts

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Smoking and Pregnancy

I'm seeking advice for a friend of mine who is about 1 month pregnant. Is it safer to just quit smoking or to just cut back. Will just quiting put too much stress on the body for the baby? If anyone has any advice it would help. Thanks.

Vaccines

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I Wish to Take My 9 Year Old Son on an Overseas Vacation to Egypt

I have a nine year old son I wish to take on vacation with me overseas. I have heard different things about the documents I need. My question is what do I really need? My son's father was killed while I was just 3 months pregnant and we were not married. I am the only parent on his birth certificate. The state where he was born doesnt let anyone put another's name on the certificate unless they sign it themselves. Which is quite humerous to me when I see movies where the father finds out years later they have a child and his name happens to...

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Opinions on Vaccines

I would like to know what others think about vaccinations. My two year old...

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Should I Take Him to the Doctor?

Hi Everyone. My 5 year old is sick with a nasty cough and fever. Believe it or not this is his first time being sick with a cough.He has had colds and sinus problems before but never like this. The cough started on friday and it is a wet cough. On sunday he came down with a fever and he still has one. It is about 102. I have been giving him advil and it brings it down. I was going to wait with taking him to see a doctor but last night he came into my room and I let him sleep with me. He was breathing real shallow and kinda fast. Since he...

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