Preparing Siblings: Older Child

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Books (Fiction) That Help Prepare Kids for New Sibling

L.L. asks from Cleveland

I am looking for recommended story books that help a young child prepare for a new baby. My son will be 20 months old when his new brother arrives and he loves books,...

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Advice for 6 Year Old with Irrational Fears

J.F. asks from Atlanta

My 6 year old son recently started thinking about death. After he goes to bed, he will get up and come into our room crying because "he is afraid of dying, and he doe...

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

G.G. asks from San Antonio

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 ...

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6 Year Old Terrified to Go Upstairs

S.B. asks from Houston

My 6 year old son sleeps on the floor by my bed every night. He is too scared to even GO upstairs alone and ABSOLUTELY won't go in his room without escort even in br...

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My 9 Year Old Keeps Breaking the Rules ~ Help!

K.B. asks from Los Angeles

We have a 9 year old daughter that pushes every boundary we give her. Here are a couple examples. She plays with the 10 year old at the apartment upstairs after hom...

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How Did You Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby?

A.L. asks from Seattle

My husband and I have decided to start trying for a second baby here shortly. Our daughter will be 18 months old in February so by the time a second baby arrives she'...

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10 Year Old Gets Her period...lost for Words!

B.J. asks from Longview

Hello, My 10 year old niece started her period today. I didnt know what to say to her. Is this normal for her to start this young. I didn't get mine until my 8th g...

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Teaching Our Children How to Prepare for LIFE......

M.. asks from Ocala

I am a Stay at Home Mom ( SAHM ). When I was little my mother never taught me the things I needed to know to grow up and to be a woman/mom. Like: Cooking, clean...

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Summer for a 12 and 10 Year Old - Leave Them Home Alone?

J.C. asks from New York

So my friend has 2 kids - a 12 year old girl and a 10 year old boy. As a family, they take two weeks off during the summer. For the other 6 plus weeks, she plan...

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Questions About Preparing Toddler for Sibling

C.G. asks from Decatur

I am 30 weeks PG with my second child and have a 1.5 year old son. He will be 20 mo. when the baby is born, and I have been trying to "prepare" him for the arrival of...