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If you're not familiar with the Monday Consult, it's a weekly feature (see today's on communicating with your school nurse) in which an expert answers a reader's question. So here's your chance to find out what to do about your 5-year-old who's saying bad words, or the friend of your child's who always breaks things on a playdate with you.
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How do you deal with talking back from a 6 year old? Everything I tell him, he has something to say that isn't necessary.
Posted by: Melinda | April 27, 2009 2:27 PM
Here's an idea for a Monday Consult (not sure if you have done it already):
My fifth grader is heading to middle school in the Fall and right now all of the 5th grade parents are discussing this question among themselves: How do I know if my 12 year old needs/is ready for a cell phone?
Posted by: MGB | April 27, 2009 3:25 PM
With diseases like Swine Flu hitting the news, how do you teach kids to take precautions (ie hand washing) without scaring them or making them seem anti-social to their friends?
Posted by: Ilana Bittner | April 27, 2009 5:18 PM
How do you talk with an 8-year-old who is convinced that everybody -- everybody! -- at school hates him?
Posted by: Stu | April 27, 2009 5:20 PM
My 6 year old daughter is very outgoing with small groups of friends. However, put her in a situation with a larger group, even w/friends, and she gets shy to the point of tears.
For example, after dropping her off at a recent birthday party, with all friends she knew, she became completely overwhelmed. I had to come back with her stuffed bunny and spend a few moments helping her work her way back into the group.
By the end she had fun but never warmed up completely.
My wife finds this very concerning. We want to find activities for her this summer (day camp, etc) but past experiences have not worked as she clings to the counselor or won't even get out of the car?
Suggestions?
Posted by: Jim | April 27, 2009 5:27 PM