Time-outs & Grounding: Older Child

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Feeling Empty Nest and the Kids Are 7 and 9 Yo

L.M. asks from Cleveland

I now it sounds crazy but i feel like they don't need me anymore for anyting that i want to be needed for. Driving them places and giving them money does not feel ...

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10 Year Old Son Being Lazy with School Work

S.M. asks from Medford

I have been battling my son's lazy streak since he started school. I just had a parent teacher conference with his teacher this morning. He has been missing recess ...

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Do You Ground from Activities You Pay For?

N.S. asks from Chicago

I'm just wondering if you ground your kids from the activities you pay for like sports. So far we just ground from TV, phone, playdates, etc. I haven't been able to b...

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Friends for 7 Year Old Son

S.N. asks from Chicago

I have a couple questions about playmates for my son. He's an only child and there are 3 kids on our cul de sac that he plays with. A six year old is his best frien...

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We Can't Agree on Discipline!

N.G. asks from Dallas

My 7-year-old daughter came home from school today, and she had gotten her folder signed twice (a 'folder sign' is what happens if they break a rule). She had also g...

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My Teenager Wants to Be Gone All the Time - How Much Is Too Much?

D.W. asks from Kansas City

My son is 14 and I can't seem to keep him at home. I don't want to be a bummer of a mom but I also worry that he is still too young to be gone so much. If I didn't ...

16

Secrets -- What to Do??

C.B. asks from Chicago

My 7 year old son's best friend is a 9 year old girl. They get along great, have been buds for a couple years & are always playing together. She was over here tod...

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Getting Toddlers and Young Kids to School on Time

L.E. asks from Los Angeles

Hi All, I am having a lot of trouble getting my two young children (ages 4 and 3) to school on time, especially when my husband is out of town (approximately 50% o...

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12 Year Old Sister,10 Year Old Brother Can't Stand Each Other Does It Ever End?

V.T. asks from Pittsburgh

I know it is natural for siblings to fight, but my two children are constantly fighting and trying to get each other in trouble. My husband and I set a good example,...

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Help Sister's Fight All the Time

L.W. asks from Dayton

I have two daughters. They are 13 and 9 years old. The problem is all they do is fight with each other. It is so bad that my parents can't take it ( they watch them...