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    How much video game/tv time is OK for 7 yos?...

    I have two boys and 1 girl, all 7. We have a Wii as well as an Xbox 360 and a computer. The kids of course all love their games and tv shows/movies, but I'm finding that they tend to get a little obsessed with wanting to be on them all the time. I try to curb the time they spend on it...
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    My Son Started Reading Harry Potter!...

    I know that doesn't seem like big news... but he's 7 and in 2nd grade. He was very interested in it and I was proud that he wanted to move beyond books with pictures in it (even chapter books). He reads a couple pages to me every night and is doing great at it!
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    ADHD & Wheat...

    My 7 yo son has ADHD and isn't on any medication. I'd like to use it at a last resort and try other options before going there. We were referred to a nutritionist and they recommended a diet change, specifically, cutting out wheat and cow's milk. We've done this for about 3 months and while...
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    Birthday Party Consultation/Planning?...

    So I absolutely LOVE planning my kids birthday parties. We've had parties from a backyard carnival, to magic, to fairy flower garden. Personally, I'd rather have something at home rather than go to Chuck E Cheese, or a bounce place. However, what I find is that some parents aren't sure about...
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    Hi there!...

    I just joined the forum so I can pick the brains of other parents and just have a place to chat and vent as needed when stuff goes on at home. So I guess the same reasons everyone else is here :D My name is Kristina and I have 1 son and 2 pseudo step-kids (boy and girl twins), all 7 years old...