Parenting - March 2007

He already has so much, but i want to get him something......

2007-03-02 13:41:51 · 15 answers · asked by michelle j 1

This is a complicated situation so bear with me. My 12 year old daughter is on her school's student council. It has raised $5,000 for a well in Africa. 2 weeks ago she came home and told me that the teacher who oversees the student council told them to stop fundraising for the well so as to not get in the way of the Turf Club -a group of parents, not students, who want to raise $400,000 to put in artificial turf in the schoolyard. I wrote a letter to the Turf Club telling them of my disgust in their actions. They threatened me back saying that my daughter and I were trying to discredit them. I spoke with the principal, who turns out to be on the Turf Club! She ordered me, 'as the principal' to 'cease and desist this attack'.Now,everyone except for my daughter and the other children are denying anything happened! The school trustee said 'forget about it'.What message does this send the kids? Now my child is afraid of being kicked off student council. What can I do? This is so unjust.

2007-03-02 13:29:08 · 8 answers · asked by Lisa M 4

my 6 year old son is a real pain during meal times, especially dinner. He's wiggly and won't sit still in his chair. He also refuses to eat most of the time. He will demand I make him something else and then he'll complain about that new food I just wasted my time making. I don't know what to do, he's just a pain in the butt during meal times and I don't know why because the snack cabinet is up high, too high for him to get at.

2007-03-02 13:03:55 · 17 answers · asked by Brenda 1

i have a 19 month old little girl..shes a smart girl but has shown no interest for potty training...i let her kno what it is and try to show her like ok.. this is a potty and u go in here LoL point is i dont wanna wait untill she 13 years old for her to wanna do it...any tips on how to get it started?????

2007-03-02 12:33:26 · 11 answers · asked by txgirl 1

any suggestions? I just want to know how i can do it slowly not "cold turkey" Open to any ideas one may have

2007-03-02 12:18:55 · 21 answers · asked by Kristal 1

Please do not answer if you haven't personally struggled with an overweight child! I am not looking for theoretical answers. I want to hear from someone who's really been there. I don't have kids so don't give me advice on how to make "my child" lose weight.

To parents: What have you done to try and get your child to lose weight, and what has been the hardest part?

2007-03-02 11:47:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My soon to be one year old has just switched from formula to whole milk without any problems. I'm the one with the problem! How much milk should he be drinking daily? Sometimes he refuses food but will scarf down a bottle eagerly. He is already walking so I'm not concerned about weight gain, I'm just not sure how much is too much, if that makes sense.
Right now his routine is as follows:
anywhere between 4:30 am and 6 am 8oz milk.
between 7am and 9am sippy cup of milk or juice and brekfast.
10-10:30 am 8oz milk bottle and nap.
noon-ish bath, lunch with juice.
between 1pm and 4pm milk bottle if still hungry w/ crackers or fruit.
around 5pm 8oz milk bottle for nap.
6:30ish dinner, with juice.
8pm-9pm 8oz milk bottle for bedtime.

Am I over doing the milk? If I am can you please help w/ideas to substitue milk for other things?

Thanks for the help!
First time mom, expecting number two in Sept.

2007-03-02 11:31:10 · 15 answers · asked by babybizzlesmom 2

Why do people feel the need to make comments about my daughters weight? She is thin and in shape. I have told her how to reply to people who make comments and why they make them. But, it really burns me when they are telling a 12 year old that she is too thin. She was in gymnastics and now in swimming. She is very active. People don't realize comments they make to impressionable young girls or even boys, eating disorders are common for that age group. Why do they feel the need to make the comments?

2007-03-02 11:26:02 · 13 answers · asked by hbuckmeister 5

Do you think it's harmful to threaten a 2 year old with a stuffed monkey to get him to behave??Like when he won't let you take his temp or is throwing a screaming hissy-fit in an inappropriate place? For some weird reason he is scared of monkeys and us saying "I'll get the monkey" is very effective whereas time-outs, butt-pops, and other offers of reward/threat have been ineffective.

2007-03-02 11:15:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What have you tried to get him or her to lose weight? And what has been the hardest part?

2007-03-02 11:10:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband recently began thinking about getting circumcised. Oddly enough i've never been with a circumcised man and didn't really know how to respond when he told me he was thinking about having it done? Is it really any different at all? Will lovemaking feel different? Has anyone been in a similar situation? Well any answers/advice would help really.

2007-03-02 10:49:39 · 22 answers · asked by Amanda 1

2007-03-02 10:37:15 · 7 answers · asked by Mayonaise 6

I have recently been told I have been given the honor of being a godmother to my first god daughter, I have 3 godson's already, and love them all to bits, dont you think its nice when people think you are that good of a person that they trust you with their children, x

2007-03-02 10:34:15 · 23 answers · asked by trouble 4

If a very young child behaves badly is it a good idea to spank the child or should you explain to the child what the consequences will be for misbehaving?

2007-03-02 10:24:19 · 25 answers · asked by Movielota 2

How many of your schools include alternative sports like say skateboarding as opposed to football?


How many remeber hating it as say picked last for conventional sports.

How many would have gotton involved in things like surfing, skateboarding, powerkiting, windsurfing (given proper wetsuits) etc.

How many would suppor them to get more kids into sports who would not normally

2007-03-02 10:21:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does your kids school cover drug awareness eduction with Lifeline, Drugscope or talk to franks info?

http://www.lifelinepublications.org/catalogue.php?section=1&PHPSESSID=af173a582de5cb0a9b69dfbde4f8a84e

www.lifelinepublications.org
http://www.lifelinepublications.org/catalogue.php?PHPSESSID=473789af35d8be97a77bfe96711047dc

www.lifeline.org.uk



www.drugscope.org.uk


www.talktofrank.com

www.ibogaine.co.uk

www.ibogaine.org

WWW.ECSTACY.ORG

WWW.URBAN75.COM



Or other.


Noting that the likes of Lifeline is well targetted at teenagers.

Talk to franks whilst haveing great adverts leaves out VERY IMPORTANT LIFESAVING info like EXPICITLY saying never drink lots of water on E or die screaming in agony.

As many think you are supposed to drink lots of water.

Brain swells then hernia/pulped down spinal column hole.

Likewise ecstasy .org pill test results give an indication on much crap is in pills.

Kids are surrounded by this stuff , if you do

2007-03-02 09:54:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is turning 10 in 13 day's and he seems to think his 8pm bed time is unfair for a boy his age, what do you think? What bedtime is good for this age group?

2007-03-02 09:47:14 · 24 answers · asked by truluvbug 2

I am married with three kids but my husband is never home. I need some pointers on how to keep up with everything and not lose my mind!! lol

2007-03-02 08:50:23 · 9 answers · asked by casper 5

2007-03-02 08:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by tiffisweetie 2

I have a daughter(1) and a son(3) I'm constantly worried about them being hurt in this way. I don't want to date, or have anyone around my children(men) at all because I'm so worried this might happen to them. Is there a way to tell?

2007-03-02 08:43:17 · 12 answers · asked by survey gurl 1

Why do so many people pass judgement so easily here about young moms? I dont think 14 year olds should be having kids, but you sit here and beat them down. Do you not think they are going threw enough?

2007-03-02 08:08:46 · 19 answers · asked by ravensgirl2k6 3

Does anyone know what this is? I read somewhere that some males have this but I am still vague has to what it is. My is 4 and his penis is still a bit small to notice, but sometimes when he is erect this mark is clearly visible. Anyone else's son have this? What is it? Is it important to have it check it?

2007-03-02 08:07:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

He only seems to bite when he hugs and kisses people. So I am confused about what to do. I love his kisses and hugs but hate the after bite. I'm afraid that if I discipline him he will think it's the kissing and hugging. Please help.

2007-03-02 07:51:34 · 19 answers · asked by scottbabymommy 1

When she's at school, she is incredibly focussed and a great student. Sometimes at home, she's like a human rain delay. It's rather funny at times, but I want her to break the habit.

2007-03-02 07:49:06 · 13 answers · asked by Carl 7

I get really frustrated with this one. Can someone who has opted not to immunize their children plaese explain to me their rationale? Doesn't it matter that your children will not be able to attend school, summer camp, sports teams, college? Why not give the shots when the only reason we have these diseases under control is because we immunized against them.?

2007-03-02 07:32:56 · 16 answers · asked by the beet 4

I recently switched to very part-time employment so I could spend more time at home with my kids. I know we'll need time to figure out our routines, but how can I make this go smoother? Today, for example, there's a blizzard and we can't go outside or drive. How do I balance having some fun quality time with them and getting something done around here?? Every day I stay home with them, I feel like the house gets trashed OR I clean and we get no time together (defeating the purpose). Anyone have some practical tips for making this go a little more smoothly....thanks!

2007-03-02 07:28:04 · 18 answers · asked by java girl 3

why dose my kid jon have a hard time walkin?????? he alway huffin n puffin!!!!!!!!!! he have hard time gettin up stair now!!!! he seem to walks better when he smokeing,,,,but that bout it!!!! i think he little bit on big side,,,,maybe that have somethin to dose with it????????? is this normal for 15 yr olds???????????

2007-03-02 07:07:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my girl sierra comed home from skool today n she say some girlz she hate tolds on her n principal took her 2 office n call poilice n they strip search her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they confinscate all her camels!!!!!!!!! they confinscate all her money!!!!!!!!!!!! they makes her take off her shirt!!!!!!! the grilz say she sellin weeds in parkin lot,,,,,,but they find none!!!!!!!!! they not give back none of her camel or money!!!!!!!!! she say girlz just jelous cause she better then tthem n has boyfrind n has doubled Ds!!!!!!!!!!!! i call skool n they not answer no question!!!!!!!!!!!! how dose i get her thingz back???????????

2007-03-02 06:53:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-02 06:43:53 · 15 answers · asked by balechick 1

2007-03-02 06:06:57 · 20 answers · asked by moonlily 1