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Suzieqmom @Suzieqmom (2755) • United States 15 Aug 10

My husband and I have differing views on giving an allowance to our kids. I think that they should get a small weekly allowance "just because" so they can have a little spending money and learn how to use it. I also think they...

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How to potty train my kid?

devijay78 @devijay78 (1573) • India 7 Aug 10

Hi. My daughter is three years old but is still not using the potty. She does it standing, in her nappy. and then lets me know that she has done it. I have tried sweet talking, bribing and even scolding. But nothing seems to work....

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How to be a good father

varun02121985 @varun02121985 (45) • India 13 Jun 10

I m going to be Father in a year. So could everyone discuss on how to be aa good father? few suggestions please!! like what should I say for the following:- ---------------------------------------- 1.)when my kid does...

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What Are Your Best Parenting Tips?

RaiscaraAvalon @RaiscaraAvalon (250) • United States 4 Jan 09

We've all seen those kids in the grocery store who you just want to smack the parent. Or maybe you are one of those people who loves to give advice. Now is your chance to sound off on your best parenting tips. What would you...

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let's share parenting tips

GIRLBITS @GIRLBITS (228) • Philippines 24 Nov 08

Moms and dads on everyday raising, nurturing, teaching, and playing. What will you do if your child is very shy? How can you draw him out and make him more ease around people?

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Should parents raise their children without television?

JBKnutsen @JBKnutsen (425) • Northern Mariana Islands 2 Jun 08

Yes or no. Please tell why you think they should, or why they shouldn't. I don't think they should.

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Can a man be a good mom, too?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Nov 07

Do you think that it's possible for a Dad to have the same caring qualities of a Mom? Do you think that men can be just as good moms when caring for their own children as a woman would be? Personally, I do think that it's...

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When your child is disagreeable...

wmaharper @wmaharper (2315) • United States 5 Nov 07

My youngest son (14 months now) has been fighting against me and everyone since he was a newborn. The first time he really exerted himself was when we brought him home from the hospital.. He cried for hours.. I thought it was gas,...

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Do you automatically assume the worst of your kids?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 1 Jun 07

Like if something gets broken or they act out. Do you automatically assume they did it on purpose without giving them room to explain. Or, do you give your kids the benefit of the doubt that it was an accident?

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Do you ever miss your baby?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 1 Jun 07

Now that my little girl is no longer a baby, and is growing up, sometimes I do miss her baby years. I think she's an amazing person now. And, would never want to go back in time, but I guess it's only natural. Do you ever find...

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What do you do to make your children happy

aposey @aposey (20) • United States 6 May 07

My mission in life is to give my children the best childhood possible. I had a great childhood and want the same for my children. I love making them happy but not in monetary ways. Simple things like making their favorite meals,...

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My 4 months old nephew started calling me 'Aunty' already..!!

hh9905 @hh9905 (1275) • Malaysia 27 Feb 07

4 months..Many people doubted when i told them that until they heard him calling me themselves..!! My nephew stays with my in-laws (which i am too by the way). The parents are not able to take care of him right now, well not...

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How do people react to your twins?

mckenziemom @mckenziemom (522) • United States 28 Jan 07

People seem to be so facinated with twins!! Some people go out of their way to approach us when they see our twin girls. Our girls are obviously identical but we always get the question...are they identical? We have two older...

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What does it take to be a great Parent?

abakers @abakers (72) • United States 22 Jan 07

I consider myself to be a good mom, but am I? What do you consider to be a good Mom?

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Parenting...What's working and what's not???

Stephanie5 @Stephanie5 (2946) • United States 6 Dec 06

I posted a discussion recently about teaching kids respect and had a huge response! ( So many that I haven't gotten around to reading them all yet!) Everyone had alot of great comments and some even had a few good tips!! So, I...

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Advice for a newly pregnant woman...

surfergirl6969 @surfergirl6969 (24) • United States 23 Oct 06

What are the best parenting tips you can offer! I want to be a good mother!

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