Parenting - December 2006

that a parent teacher or even friend wouldnt like

such as

not sharing

teasing

2006-12-05 12:12:02 · 5 answers · asked by kdreads44 1

2006-12-05 12:10:58 · 22 answers · asked by lovelygirl 2

my kids picked up words from the R movies my wife watches and now they curse at me!!!!( F### you, go to hell dad, dinner was S###) WHAT DO I DO?!!! THEY ARE 4 and 5 years old!

2006-12-05 12:08:41 · 28 answers · asked by unknown 1

I have topic to write about common mistakes parents make with their children?
i need help writting introduction to this topic.

2006-12-05 11:58:09 · 10 answers · asked by sandra 1

2006-12-05 11:40:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is a loaded question, but if you have the time and energy, please share your tips on how you helped your child become a confident, happy, intelligent child.

2006-12-05 11:31:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 4 year old boy who has autism. He will get into these horrible tantrums from time to time if he does not get his way. I mean they are awful he will scream to the top of his lungs and throw himself around. It is like he is in his own world and does not hear me when I try to comfort him. Anyone had this problem with autistic kids and what to do? Is there a medication, therapy or suppliment to try? HELP!

2006-12-05 11:19:07 · 7 answers · asked by Samantha 3

This is a spin-off from another question. I believe parents wouldn't spank if they knew more affective ways of disciplining. So, lets help those that don't want to spank by offering what we do.

I'll kick this off. When my children seem to be doing one behavior (i.e. not sharing, not eating, whining) that needs to be changed, I create a family star chart. If they refrain from doing the behavior, I put a star on the chart. For example, every time I see them share, they get a star, collectively. We don't keep track of who get which star. When the chart if full, they get the specified reward (a zoo trip, ice cream, movie, etc.). At the beginning, I have to preface activities by saying, if you share, you'll earn a star. Usually, they need about 20-30 stars for the reward. Something they can achieve in a week.

Other ideas?

2006-12-05 11:14:54 · 23 answers · asked by bibliobethica 4

2006-12-05 11:05:18 · 13 answers · asked by texasgirl 2

I am looking for books that teach kids values, influence them in a good way,that are inspiring... such as the giving tree. Do you have any favorites. Thanks

2006-12-05 10:45:12 · 7 answers · asked by Harira 1

how can i decipline my children with out screaming and spanking. i've tryed the corner for my 3 yr. old and that does not work, turning off the tv and that does not work, what can i do to decipline my 3yr. old in a better way? my 7 yr. old is a slow learner like i was when i was young, i have no patience with nobody i get angry very fast and i hate to see my 7 yr. old get screamed and pulled from the hair and hit on the head and be called put down names, please help me how can i control myself. my mother treated me the same way and i don't want to do the same to my kids, i want to treat them better and have paitence with them, do fun things with them be a good mother and not a bitter mean mother. yes i know i need professional help but where and how can i get it? i'm treating her like a stepdaughter when she's my real daughter. my hubby treats her better than me when he's the the real father. how can i be a better mother? on line where can i find a web about parenting?

2006-12-05 10:33:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is one year old and I was wondering if anyone figures that I am a bad parent if I tap my sons hand and tell him no if he touches something that he shouldn't. for example my computer or the garbage can. I would only like serious answers please.

2006-12-05 10:27:07 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

would you be mad if you said that you are going to get your son a guitar for christmas so thats all he talked about? Cause my mom said she'll get me a guitar, because I still have the guitar i started with 3 years ago. And so i asked her if 500 dollars was too much, all i wanted was a yes or no question and she flipped a b i t c h on me. so would you be mad in this situation?

2006-12-05 10:23:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love to buy them expensive clothes, and toys...case in point, my 14 year old son has about 8000 in name brand clothes, a wall closet unit, a black leather chaise lounge, all the video games, his room is about 700sq.ft above the garage plus we have an inground, bought for the kids.
My son is NOT a bragging brat, shares everything, has many friends, volunteers at church daycare...he is a great kid, but I get alot of flack for giving them things.

2006-12-05 10:06:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 10:03:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 09:57:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 09:54:38 · 16 answers · asked by rhtgrhghhg h 1

ok my teen daughter has started hanging out almost everynight with all her friends and shes embarrassed to bring them over here because she has a little brother and almost all the things to do at the house are geared toward 8 yr olds. what are some good things to have in the house for a 13 year old to do w/her friends?

2006-12-05 09:53:55 · 3 answers · asked by blonde_chickie 1

This would only be one gift from us, since it cost alot...he said it would make an awesome gift...YES his room is big enough for it.

2006-12-05 09:40:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter bites her nails. i tell her to stop but she wont, i've tried putting nail polish on them but she still does it. she bites them so low that their almost stubbs, you cant even see them over her finger.

2006-12-05 09:28:22 · 14 answers · asked by lemon_luver33 2

can i get social welfare or not and if i can how do i go about this? (ireland only)

2006-12-05 09:23:53 · 10 answers · asked by shortpeg2001 3

I was spanked, most of the people I grew up with were as well and we turned out alright. Also learned respect, discipline, and what the word NO meant. (I'm 29) Now, kids have no respect for their elders, have such smart mouths, and consistantly whine until the parents give in.

What happened?

2006-12-05 09:11:28 · 28 answers · asked by tippiwoo 2

2006-12-05 09:09:24 · 7 answers · asked by Christina Leah 2

My daughter is going to be 10 in Feb. The hair on her legs is blond but very thick and long. She has been self consious about her hairy legs for about a year now. People, including family members, make comments about them. I was considering helping her to use Nair instead of shaving but am concerned that it will just make it worse if we dont keep up with it. I dont remember what age I started shaving at. For moms and dads with older kids... what age age did you start letting your daughters shave? Do you think I should start helping her use Nair instead.. or just wait till she is older?

2006-12-05 09:04:19 · 25 answers · asked by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6

My husband and I have an arrangement. I shave his face, the back of his neck, and his entire back and in exchange he gently shaves my legs and armpits and carries me to our bedroom and lays me on my stomach for a RELAXING back massage. Here lately, our 8-year-old daughter has seen me shave her father's face upteen times. Now, she is whining that she wants to shave her father's face. I am not sure if it is that she wants to do it or that she wants to do it because she sees me do it. Anyway, we have agreed that she can ONLY do it if I hold her hand and guide her through it. There is, of course, the issue of her holding a razor, but I would have control. We are not sure if we should let her or not, but I have a strong feeling we should, because we want to include her in this, too. Should we? Also, if we do let her do this, should we do something nice for her, too? I mean something like make her favorite food, something small to that effect. What do you think?

2006-12-05 08:52:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to have the baby but not hearin my familys mouth cuz iiz my coice but my familys a ghetto crazy people but me ndma mansz wants to have this baby nd what can i do to make everything better and havin no problems and just not dealin with arguein with your family i want to live with either my friends or my mansz moms house do i need permission or what can i do to help myselfpllz help!!

2006-12-05 08:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are you buying your 5 year old son for x-mas?
my son wants everything he sees on t.v.
i am really having a hard time getting him something he will like.
he has soo many cars, that he doesn't need anymore.
he's got computer software for children.
he's got leap frog, pixtar, other educational toys..
i need ideas from others as to what your getting your kids for x-mas.
i could get him clothes, shoes etc.. but that will be no fun for him when he opens it.

thank you!

2006-12-05 08:34:51 · 13 answers · asked by green eyes 4

I have a daughter who will turn one this month. Her biological father hasn't seen her since she was born and hasn't had anything to do with her, no phone calls, support or anything else. This doesn't bother me because I told him when we split up that he either needed to be a full time father or stay out of her life. He is immature and self absorbed with making his own life happy.

I am wondering if there are any websites that will help me with information about making sure he can't try to take her from me. I have heard about having paperwork that he could sign to give up his rights but I doubt he will sign them, just because he didn't even sign her birth certificate. Does anyone have any suggestions?

2006-12-05 08:31:18 · 6 answers · asked by Sassy Mom 2

children are our future including a good education for all children around the world

2006-12-05 08:28:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was watching Maury and they had the overweight babies on there. So I go to thinking shouldn't they be charged with something because there is no reason why these kids should weight this much. There was a four year old that weighed 120 pounds. I am a mother of 2, my son is almost a year and barely weighs 20 pounds. I feed him whatever he wants and I give him all the things he needs but yet he isn't overweight? Its all about portions. They were giving their kids like 4 chicken wings and waffles and candy for breakfast. In my opinion they're hurting their kids by overfeeding them mostly junk. What do you think?

2006-12-05 08:26:09 · 24 answers · asked by Mz Bree 5