Acting Up: Older Child

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10 Year Old Defiant Son

J.F. asks from Minneapolis

I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him wit...

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9-Year-old Asking About Sex

G.H. asks from Cincinnati

My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like ...

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Help-my 8 Year Old Is Very Picky About Her Food.

L.Z. asks from Odessa

I have an 8 year old that is very picky about food. She either wants something different from what i've made and if not, she won't eat. I can't get her to eat veggie...

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7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?

C.F. asks from Indianapolis

My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old ...

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Disrespectful 7 Year Old. Please Help.

B.M. asks from Denver

I need some help with my daughter! She is 7 years old. She has always been a great kid, wants to do the right thing, generous, sweet, can take her anywhere. I have ev...

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Bed Time for a 10 Year Old

S.W. asks from Minneapolis

I am just wondering what time you put your 10 year old to bed. She currently goes to be around 8:00 but she thinks she should be able to stay up later. I put my 8 y...

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Help with Disrespectful 8 Year Old

T.C. asks from Rockford

My 8 year old has the worst attitude when it comes to how she talks to her father and I. I try to talk calmly but she won't let up!! She is an honors student and in...

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How to Deal with an Out of Control 7 Year Old?

J.P. asks from Chicago

I have been having issues with my 7 year old daughter being disrespectful, honest & kind. She has always been a good kid up until about 3 months ago. We did have anot...

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6 Year Old Son Has Bad Attitude

A.E. asks from Los Angeles

My 6 year old son just started 1st grade last week. Now I know that it takes time to adjust from being home all summer to getting up early and being in school all da...

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Advice for 8 Year Old Son Developing a Bad Attitude

A.G. asks from Chicago

Our sweet little boy is growing up too fast! The once sweet, innocent boy we have is turning into a brat with a bad attitude! His attitude has changed so much over th...