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mom2leaders
2026-01-10 00:08:40
Hi! My 5 year old son recently began chewing his sleeves, the neck of his shirts, blankets if we are using them on the couch. He says he doesn’t know why he does it but seems to constantly be doing it. Has any other mamas experienced this any advice?As a side note he has experienced a lot of change this...
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Lizzie0811
2026-01-10T00:08:40.0000000Z
My five-year-old also choose on the neck of his shirt from time to time I was reading it's a way to self regulate
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shq89
2025-10-20T02:45:43.0000000Z
Mine! Not so much clothing, but more like random stuff like the remote, water toys, etc… he has a 18month old brother who puts stuff in his mouth, so idk if he’s copying his younger brother or what, but like dude your 5, you know better.
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mom2leaders
2025-10-20T02:57:00.0000000Z
It does kind of sound like he may be copying his sibling. I’m just not sure if this should be concerning.
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curlygirl94
2026-04-25 01:05:46
My 4 year old son was diagnosed with mild ASD in November of 2024. He does go to pre k daycare full time. He recently started ABA therapy the end of January. The ABA therapist comes to his daycare. I work at HUMC in new jersey. I feel so lonely and depressed. I don't feel like myself ever since the diagnosis....
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sanaakhtarramay
2026-04-25T01:05:46.0000000Z
I don’t have answers to your questions, I do work as an early developmental screener for kids and help kiddos get identified for ASD evals. I know there’s tons of Facebook groups and communities for parents with kiddos that have an ASD diagnosis. I’m located in CA so I have all the resources here but I would do a quick...
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JHJuly2020
2025-03-27T10:16:43.0000000Z
i just wanted to chime in and say that you’re not alone. We are also in the same boat with my 4 year old boy. If you ever want to connect, let me know. I wish we could somehow form our own moms support group. I think it would be so helpful!
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luciana92876
2025-02-11T15:39:36.0000000Z
unfortunately, I can’t answer any of your questions, but I wanted to reach out and let you know you’re not alone. My little girl was diagnosed with ASD at 2 years old. Fortunately, she is also verbal, but it feels like I’ve been in a funk since we officially got her diagnosed. I have all the same concerns you have and ...
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Ash-LC
2026-04-20T03:06:21.0000000Z
thank you for commenting. I do find a lot of comfort in support groups specifically just to feel a little less.. whatever it is I'm feeling? overwhelmed, sad, surprised(but not really) just navigating a new situation. I appreciate your kind words. hang in there mama.
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curlygirl94
2025-02-18T01:50:44.0000000Z
Thank you so much for responding.
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Dazzlingessy
2026-01-04 03:00:05
Hello mommas,Hope we all are keeping warm in this weather, how can I remove the adult YouTube app and leave the YouTube kids for my 5 yo, he seems to want to watch the adult YouTube rather than the YouTube kids. Thanks for your timely response!
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icecreamlovingmom
2026-01-04T03:00:05.0000000Z
My kid is the same and we don’t allow it. Too much weird stuff on it. You can delete each app individually. On my phone, I hid the YouTube app so I still have it for I need to watch a YouTube video.
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Breathe
2026-01-03T16:12:41.0000000Z
I find the YouTube kids has so much junk! I am now wanting her to stay on mine because it feeds such better content. The kids one has such low quality random stuff no matter how much I edit and inform it. ����‍♀️
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Pup-momma
2025-12-08T16:19:02.0000000Z
Are you trying to remove it from your phone or an iPad or tablet? I know I Uninstalled it from a tablet and was able to keep the kids YouTube.
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OregonGrape
2025-12-08T00:32:51.0000000Z
Remove both and then reload Youtube Kids? I don't use social media apps at all and prefer my browser, especially on my phone. Good luck!
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Dazzlingessy
2025-12-08T05:46:53.0000000Z
thanks but I tried doing this and wasn’t successful
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Breathe
2025-07-25 18:22:12
Celebrate with me! This is going to be my first weekend without the kids. I’m going to stretch, breathe, sing , play music, and stay home all day! I got ice cream (Häagen-Dazs bars and Snickers ice cream bars… okay and those new mini dove bars) fruit and peanut butter and jelly. No cooking shall be done...
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CaitlinTed
2024-11-19 15:34:47
Just reaching out to get others opinions. I had my daughter in August of 2020 just like all of you in here. We were teen parents and we really thought we were gonna be one and done. When my daughter was almost 2 I was just overwhelmed with the desire to have another, but my husband still did not want...
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alison4101
2024-11-19T15:34:47.0000000Z
I think you should go for it. There’s never a perfect time, but now that you’re finished with school - seems pretty ideal. I only have one daughter but am STILL trying for a second despite the big age gap. I’m not letting that put me off though. I think it seems like a bigger deal because people always talk about an ag...
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Meagan87
2024-11-19T02:44:11.0000000Z
You’ll never regret the children you have! Like you, my first was born when I was a teen. I have since separated from his father and have three younger children with my husband. My children are aged 20, 7, 4 and 16 months and I wouldn’t change a thing. Good luck!
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MisSLW
2024-11-19T02:23:49.0000000Z
I'm 38 and I contemplated having my second. It's crazy to think you're kiddo could be graduating  before you're my age! I say go for it though if you're feeling it. I like the way life is too much right now to have another at my age.
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mamabearjrc
2024-11-19T01:44:58.0000000Z
Do it. You’ll never regret having that second precious baby in your arms.
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sarahkb23
2025-10-06 21:46:04
my daughter had her left wrist x-rayed and it says her bone is aged at 3.5 years old, not 5 year old. she is at 3rd percentile in height. she weighs only 32 lbs, but is in her growth curve and so doc isnt worried about that. we did schedule an appt to see an Endocronologist, but anyone else have experienced...
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laurenswan147
2024-06-13 00:44:58
Hi everyone!My little guy will be 4 in August and all of the sudden this year he has decided he will not wear shorts or tshirts at all. He was totally fine with them last summer. We did try to put a tshirt on him about a week ago and he cried for 20 mins straight so we ended up changing him back into...
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newmum0820
2024-06-13T00:44:58.0000000Z
We went through this last year and this year. We talked about why he has to wear short sleeves and shorts. Luckily once he saw Daddy and I wearing short sleeves he wanted to ‘match’. It’s hard when the weather isn’t quite warm yet all the time and we have to alternate. I can understand why it’s confusing!
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icecreamlovingmom
2024-06-12T08:18:52.0000000Z
My daughter went thru this. Finally one day I said I was over it and wearing clothes is what we do and it’s not an option. I told her I would stop giving her options on what to wear. I had to put my foot down because it was ridiculous and she wanted to try on several different clothes
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Daisy2929
2026-06-18 01:14:16
My son brought home his first field trip form to go to a zoo, which is 2hrs away. Idk if its just me but why take 5 year old so far, for their first trip. I'm anxious and worried. I don't know  whether to sign, the slip or not. I don't want him missing out on the experience but also will the school and...
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sk0429
2026-06-18T01:14:16.0000000Z
I followed the bus to the zoo ��
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ROrtega2001
2026-05-02T00:14:55.0000000Z
My son just went on his first field trip also to the zoo and he had an absolute blast. On top of staff there were plenty of chaperones and the classes were broken up into smaller groups so there were only 5 kids to one adult. I loved field trip time as a kid and I know they have done it plenty so I wasn’t super worried...
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Daisy2929
2026-05-14T12:37:16.0000000Z
Update : he liked the field trip but cried because it took forever to get back to school, they caught traffic and that two hour drive became a 2hr 40 minute drive. Also he mentioned that the teachers kept their water bottles in the compartment of the bus where luggage is carried through out the ride and he didnt drink ...
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rosekerlange
2026-09-07 07:50:18
My son is 6 years old and I am 28 years old I recently started college, however I find myself extremely alone and wanting a baby . I know some might say it’s not the right time and there’s loads of time ahead however I can’t shake the feeling off. I sometimes find myself extremely sad because of the...
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kbuttafly1
2026-09-07T03:57:51.0000000Z
Just had my 2nd in July. I was also worried about the 6 year age gap, but my 6 yo is doing fine. She is adjusting to not have my attention 24/7, but she’s happy to have a sibling. I say go for it �� .. the longer you wait the harder. I feel like I have forgotten how to care for a newborn since it has been so long
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rosekerlange
2026-09-07T07:50:18.0000000Z
Thank you honestly. Planning on taking a pregnancy test today I’m a bit nervous but staying positive. Congratulations to you ��❤️
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MisSLW
2026-09-04T12:27:52.0000000Z
6 years is a perfect age gap. There will never be a better time than now. Good luck and I hope you find peace in whatever decision you make.
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rosekerlange
2026-09-04T12:48:15.0000000Z
Thank you honestly because my feelings and thoughts are all over the place
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Angela1208
2026-09-04T01:27:27.0000000Z
Hi! I am in the same boat as you!! On the fence . I want another one because I feel bad if my child won’t have a sibling, but then I’m like are they gonna be so far apart. 6 years is a big gap. Ughhhh …
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Angela1208
2026-09-06T01:06:34.0000000Z
thank you for this!!
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rosekerlange
2026-09-04T08:19:03.0000000Z
A few days ago we went window shopping and all he wanted to do was baby shopping, I was like we don’t have a baby yet and he’s like it’s okay mommy don’t give up I almost cried. 6 years old is a gap however I think it’s perfect they get excited and might be helpful. I’m honestly nervous
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dm218
2025-08-24 19:36:52
My girl is as girly as they come. That being said what does your girls love to play with at this age? Trying to figure out what to get her for her birthday!
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userl123
2025-08-24T19:36:52.0000000Z
Hello kitty everything not even sure why? She got hello kitty purse, lip glass and nail polish loves it! Also, a purse with toy make up, phone, accessories. Carries it wherever we go.
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User6543
2025-08-18T23:11:12.0000000Z
For Christmas I’m getting her and her sister a dress up rack and filling it with princess clothes etc!
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dm218
2025-08-19T02:06:06.0000000Z
we have this and it’s such a win!! She uses it everyday all day
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scotiamama
2025-08-13T13:48:46.0000000Z
My daughter has asked for a scooter, make up and a “kitty corn”…. But she’s also asked for more pots to mess in the mud with hahahah
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dm218
2025-08-13T19:13:34.0000000Z
make up is a good idea. She had some but it has slowly dwindled down lol
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tmw94
2025-07-21 01:33:05
he still wakes up wet when he does wake up during the night he never tells me he has to pee.  do I keep waiting this out or should I try something different?
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buisnssmomma
2025-07-14T03:07:26.0000000Z
I think boys are a little different, from what I hear. They take a bit longer to grow out of night time diapers. But I think it’s not for a few more years for their body to outgrow it and it becomes something you should work on. It’s still on pace for normal development. My daughter hasn’t used a nighttime diaper for a...
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buisnssmomma
2025-07-15T01:58:45.0000000Z
ngl it’s nice to have one less thing to worry about! Every kids got their strengths and weaknesses though hang in theree ��
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tmw94
2025-07-15T01:09:16.0000000Z
lol girl I'm so jealous!
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MegSpy
2025-07-14T00:36:40.0000000Z
All kids are different it’s hard to gauge. My July 2020 baby has been dry at night since she potty trained at 2.5. I put her in pull ups for maybe a month but she woke up dry every day. I don’t have to limit liquid or wake her up. However my 7.5 year old daughter is still in pull ups at night. She goes to the bathroom,...
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tmw94
2025-07-21T01:33:05.0000000Z
so we've been dry 2 nights in a row but I have to remind myself to tell him to go pee before bed and once he wakes up. so I'm hoping with me doing that he'll be dry and we just do undies at bedtime! but I have to remember to tell him to go 🤣 it's almost like he knows he's wearing it so he's gunna pee in it
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shenneberry
2025-07-21T01:31:02.0000000Z
I have one 11 year old boy who is small for his age, his Dad was 13, my next oldest son was maybe 7 or 8... with rare accidents until about age 9.... my daughter potty trained herself at age 3, lol it was awesome she just woke up one day and said she wanted to wear undies and she never had any accidents... all we did w...
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tmw94
2025-07-15T01:08:59.0000000Z
I actually have no idea about the family thing lol. my sisters kids were all very different. so her first who is gunna be in 5th grade I think was like 3-4 once pull up at bedtime stopped. her 2nd who will be in 4th is still in pull ups at bedtime he has no idea he goes i guess. her 3rd gunna be in 2nd was night traine...
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kcshoe
2025-07-13T16:52:13.0000000Z
My daughter was a late potty trainer (she was almost 4) and we found that putting her in pull ups at night slowed her potty training progress. We limited beverages before bed and went potty before going to sleep. A night or two later she was without accidents. We still have a mattress protector on the bed just in case ...
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tmw94
2025-07-13T23:36:29.0000000Z
ohk good to know!
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kcshoe
2025-07-13T18:02:45.0000000Z
totally understand! My daughter didn’t wake up either but when she saw/felt the mess she didn’t like it and just never really did it again after that ����‍♀️
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tmw94
2025-07-13T17:34:26.0000000Z
what makes me nervous is how he doesn't even wake up or attempt to wake up when he has to pee. so idk what to do lol. it's os hard!
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CMarie8620
2021-05-21 04:37:24
I have never put my life out there in this way and this is a long read, I apologize in advance.  I have always wanted to be a mother and experience pregnancy, the good the bad the exciting.  my ex fiance and I tried to conceive for 3 full years and I couldnt get pregnant. When I finally did get that...
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albdb
2021-05-21T04:37:24.0000000Z
I see this post was over a year ago. I hope your situation started to turn around ��
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lilloriB
2020-02-04T16:28:59.0000000Z
My heart truly goes out to you.  You've been through way too much for one woman. Please consider medication to help you sort through it all and curb any thoughts of hurting yourself. I'll pray for you but I recommend you pray for yourself. God can and will help you! God bless you and your precious cargo. You are going ...
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JerrysMom99
2020-02-01T19:53:15.0000000Z
Your story touches me. I wish I could just give you a hug and tell you everything is going to be ok. As a survivor of sexual, emotional and physical abuse I can empathize with your situation. Don’t give up. I’ve felt like giving up in the past and am so, so glad I didn’t. We can’t have the ups in life without the downs...
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babysalmosthere
2020-02-01T17:01:00.0000000Z
I'm am so sorry about your situation and I see that you are reaching out for support.  I also came from a severe traumatic experience with a an ex (our exs sound like the same personality type) .  I had to stop living as a victim of my circumstance and face the shame.  We hold shame for the choices and decisions we mak...
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coconutkiss1212
2020-01-27T00:26:15.0000000Z
You dont sound like a charity case at all im so sorry all this has happened. This is Gods way of bringing u to it and through it look at ur history and all the times u have gotten through it. Your amazing and u can and will be an amazing mom because u want that and when u really want something u go for it i am praying ...
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nstevens152
2020-01-26T01:22:17.0000000Z
Omg... reading your story was like reading parts of my own.  Please don’t let any offensive comments from people who have not been through a similar experience bother you (people saying it doesn’t add up etc). First of all, you are in my prayers.  People who haven’t been through this firsthand have no clue, and they so...
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lisar7701
2020-01-25T11:01:28.0000000Z
this definitely has been a crazy ride for you! I can't completely relate to it but it does suck that you have had to go through all of this. something that has seriously helped me when I was in a rough patch was to move cities. it gave me a fresh start and got me out of my routine. I became so much more happier and fel...
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KeriW929
2020-01-25T01:59:42.0000000Z
So sorry for your struggles. I give you credit for speaking out and reaching out to others. Seek support groups if possible, find other positive people to connect to. You will continue to grow, improve and get better. Be proud of yourself ❤️
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babytimes2020
2020-01-25T00:56:20.0000000Z
Yep. Been there. I divorced a few of them. Exact same demonic creeps, same plot.  1. It’s not you, they are demented 2. Stop talking to all of them- including therapist, family, creeps 3. Get off social media 4. Move 5. Rent a car 6. Do not put any of them on the birth certificate! Let them do the work through Courts 7...
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Waitingforbaby2
2020-01-24T17:30:11.0000000Z
You are not alone. You have worth and you are needed! As some of the previous posters suggested, I would recommend focusing on your mental health and building a support team for yourself. Your OB can prescribe you some anti depression/anti anxiety meds. These may take a few months to become fully effective so be patien...
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aracelif01
2025-08-26 05:21:46
Hi everyone, today was my little one’s first day of school and I left her crying �� as much as I wanted to take her with me I knew this would happen again tomorrow but I feel terrible, any tips? My oldest didn’t give me a hard time
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OregonGrape
2025-08-26T05:21:46.0000000Z
Maybe talk with her teacher about it so she can get help with expectations/adjustment and feel supported. She'll get used to it and probably like school before too long. Making friends also helps a great deal.
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Dazzlingessy
2026-06-29 10:11:59
Hello mommas,My almost 6 year old was itching and touching his head and then my partner noticed and according to him that was the reason he cut my son’s hair, although I feel it was the cut that made the bump appear everywhere on his head. Then after some days, it went away then today I noticed it reappeared...
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Daisy2929
2025-08-05 14:45:24
I am so nervous and a bit terrified to not be able to be with him at school to take care of him along his journey. I  just think he is so small to be away from me. I'm sure everything will be fine and im just a worried mom.Will you guys be giving the teacher anything on the first day as a friendly/polite...
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scotiamama
2025-08-05T14:45:24.0000000Z
I’m in Canada.. My daughter started school last year. Here we call it “pre-primary”. She absolutely loved it! It isn’t an official grade where she received report cards & stuff… but it is at the Elementary school that goes to grade 5 so she was even able to take the bus to and from school. It helped her development so ...
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tmw94
2025-08-03T03:14:48.0000000Z
we will not be starting kindergarten this year. so my son is in still in prek for another year. I  only ever do Christmas gifts for my our teachersm I'm not saying teachers don't love good gestures but I personally do not gifts at the start of the year
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Expecting623
2025-07-30T15:48:57.0000000Z
My oldest is starting kindergarten this August, and I am worried too! I teach in the district but don’t work at the same school. She only did preschool two days a week, two and a half hours each day. Our district is full day kindergarten, so I feel that will be a big transition. I’m glad we get to meet the teacher and ...
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shenneberry
2025-07-21T01:21:13.0000000Z
I strongly advocate for 2 year kindergarten programs for the young 5 group, my almost 5 year old is my fourth, my oldest is a Senior! Education is so important and the demands are different, look up the benefits of "red shirting" ... it makes the biggest difference later on in their last years in Elementary and through...
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tmw94
2025-08-03T11:30:20.0000000Z
Indiana's cut off is August 1. with that being said you can test if you want to start them early I think  if there birthday is before Oct 1st. I am not doing that I just think another of pre school will be awesome!  he will start kindergarten basically right when he turn 6 I am okay with it
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Breathe
2025-08-01T20:05:27.0000000Z
Yeah, my daughter will not be 5 until August 29th. She will be attending Kindergarten this year. We will see! Our kids will do great
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shenneberry
2025-07-26T02:00:28.0000000Z
yes. they did research following a group of young start Kindergarteners who were 17 at the age of graduation and they also studied "red shirted" kindergarteners and found those who were red shirted aka whom were older 5 year olds or young 6 year olds did better, even when starting college! Read up on it! You can absolu...
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newmomfurmom
2025-07-23T08:09:48.0000000Z
This is interesting because when we attended the kindergarten screening sessions they did mention that our Aug  2020 baby will be a young 5 and since his bday falls the way it does, they even mentioned some repeat preK instead of entering kindergarten. We were torn after that, as it had never been mentioned to us. He's...
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babyboy81420
2025-07-19T10:04:06.0000000Z
I agree it should start at like 6 lol but my kindergartener is sooo excited!! So that’s good lol
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mamabearOC
2025-07-18T18:36:31.0000000Z
We are homeschooling. She’s #7 out of 11 kids for us. So not a first or only. But I like having the extra time.
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k8miller84
2025-07-18T01:27:18.0000000Z
A www. Canadian here and my 2020 baby started Kindergarten last sept. He did so well and it has been a really positive experience for him. It's so hard not being with him and knowing what he is up to all day but he has so much fun! Good luck momma!
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CarolynCreature
2025-08-02 15:57:47
Happy 5th Birthday to all the August babies! My son turned 5 at 12:07am today…. Had his room full of balloons when he woke up. I can’t wait to get out of work to continue the celebration!
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claredw
2025-08-02T07:34:29.0000000Z
Can’t believe they’re turning 5 can you?!
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CarolynCreature
2025-08-02T15:57:47.0000000Z
does not seem possible!
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Breathe
2025-08-01T20:02:01.0000000Z
Aww that’s so sweet! Enjoy and thank you! ��
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Megf222
2026-06-05 18:10:52
Ive tried every balm, paste, cream, etc to help my daughters eczema. There are no known triggers and it comes and goes. It doesn’t always look terrible but she itches 5/7 nights a week and causes scratches and cuts on herself from itching. She’s lotioned twice a day (one prescription). It’s not ringworm...
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ownly
2026-06-05T18:10:52.0000000Z
We had the same issue with our daughter! Magic molecule spray really helped our daughter's eczema itching. It goes after the bacteria on the skin that keeps triggering it.
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ohbaby0815
2024-03-06T04:30:59.0000000Z
Are you sure it’s not an allergy? My little has had terrible eczema for forever. It got better then came back with a vengeance. Turns out he’s allergic to wheat. He was eating it all the time so it was hard to pin point it. He hasn’t had wheat in like 2 months and his skin is a million times better.
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ohbaby0815
2024-04-11T00:45:50.0000000Z
good luck!! If I can offer one more piece of advice (if your doctor also agrees), try just using aquaphor for moisturizing. We tried every lotion it seems but a lot of them contain obscure ingredients that my kid was allergic too. My son has allergies to tomato and avocado which the oils are in a surprising amount of l...
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Megf222
2024-04-11T00:29:45.0000000Z
we are in food trials right now trying to figure it out ����
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TaurusGoddess1
2024-03-02T00:50:40.0000000Z
Look up the Proudly product line. My son hasn't had a break out since we started using it about 1 year ago.
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hdz2020
2024-03-01T02:45:09.0000000Z
My son is 3yrs old and out of nowhere he got little bumps on face and chest took him to the doctor she said it’s eczema . I wash his body with a cloth put Vaseline all over him . It looks better now
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ashas85
2025-07-21 07:28:48
No judgement please. My almost 5 year old still nurses at bedtime. I also nurse her 2 year old brother. I keep waiting for her to decide she’s a big girl and stop on her own, but she begs for it and gets upset if even jokingly tell her no. She only nurses for about 5 minutes. I ask her why, she says...
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AnnieR2308
2025-07-21T07:28:48.0000000Z
I dont think you should worry. Since you have another one it makes sense that she wants to nurse like her little brother. You will figure it out when she is ready.
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icecreamlovingmom
2025-07-17T02:40:01.0000000Z
Mine nursed until 3. She would probably still be nursing as I have a younger child who does. She weaned when she was ready, but definitely attempted to nurse when she saw her sibling. I think you could start by thinking of how else they can go to sleep. Mine stopped nursing and we moved to belly rubs. It takes time and...
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acceber1981
2025-07-17T00:00:50.0000000Z
Mine does too and I don’t mind. She doesn’t do it in front of anyone and i figure she’ll stop eventually so I don’t worry about it
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yari99
2025-09-18 04:48:23
Am I imagining things or what? Is this positive? Do yall see it?? Or is it just me????
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Omalicha25
2025-09-15T19:48:32.0000000Z
More clear than my first test. Congratulations ���� How re you holding up
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Omalicha25
2025-09-18T04:48:23.0000000Z
congratulations again! I’m 22weeks+
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