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Have you seen moms4mom.com? – Dan Dumitru Jun 9 '10 at 10:51
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For starters, use a less mom focused domain. There are plenty of issues that are related only to mom's or mom's to be, so right off that bat it might turn some dad's off. – evanmcd Jul 15 '10 at 3:22
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Amen to evanmcd... while moms4mom made a fairly graceful effort to make dads feel included from the top (e.g. message from the owners), it does have somehwat dad-unfriendly atmosphere IMHO... as a dad who contributes at least 50% of parenting effort, expertise, time and sacrifice in the family, i was turned off off that site. – user12775 Jul 25 '10 at 18:56
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57 Example Questions (9 closed)

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When I speak to my young child, is "baby-talk" acceptable or should I use "adult-speak"?
added by Jim G. Jun 26 '10 at 15:23
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How do I go about talking to my [teenage son/daughter] about [the birds and the bees] ? Is it necessary?
added by rlb.usa Jun 10 '10 at 16:12
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My son is 3 years old still wets his pants, is this normal?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 17 '10 at 10:11
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How do I handle sibling bullying and the resulting tattling without enabling them?
added by Vaccano, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Nov 10 '10 at 0:37
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How do I "babyproof" my home?
added by rlb.usa Jun 10 '10 at 16:11
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When is the right time to get a computer for my child?
added by qbi Jul 18 '10 at 21:00
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My 15 year old daughter [wants a tattoo]. How can I talk to her about it and convince her that it's a bad idea? (instead of making her more stubborn)
added by googletorp Jun 8 '10 at 22:06
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This seems like a good example question, but the spelling is "convince", and there shouldn't be a comma after "her". – Master Of Disaster Jun 9 '10 at 3:34
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I don't know your daughter all that well, and I don't know why she want's a tattoo, so it's hard for me to judge what arguments would persuade her. Also, I don't know where she wants the tattoo or what she wants a tattoo of, and that impacts whether or not it actually is a bad idea. In other words, this is both vague and subjective. – philosodad Oct 26 '10 at 6:48
@philosodad: This is an example question. The question is not about tattoos per se, but about how a parent can help their teenage son/daughter doing something, they probably might regret later. It most places it's illegal to get a tattoo before your are 18 anyways. – googletorp Oct 26 '10 at 7:22
A good answer to this question would be one written from experience, like "our daughter... blah blah blah". It doesn't have to be a "right" answer if it's helpful, and other people's experiences are usually helpful. – Scott Whitlock Oct 26 '10 at 23:14
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What are some of your favorite books for 2-3 year olds?
added by cortijon Jul 1 '10 at 0:24
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subjective/argumentative... – Timwi Aug 15 '10 at 13:27
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Our toddler still sleeps in our bed. Any advice on moving her to her own bed?
added by Amy Aug 26 '10 at 23:30
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My wife is 7 months pregnant. Her friend invited her to a Bon Jovi concert. Can loud concert music impact an unborn child in the womb?
added by Jim G. Jun 26 '10 at 15:21
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I've found a new partner, but my child totally opposes him/her. What can I do?
added by qbi Jul 18 '10 at 21:09
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Our household speaks X languages; should our child be exposed to all languages from the beginning or would that confuse him/her?
added by Shawn Chin Aug 13 '10 at 7:59
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My son is almost 3 years old yet he cannot talk coherently yet. Is that normal?
added by Shawn Chin Aug 13 '10 at 8:00
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At what age should I first take my toddler to the dentist?
added by shabbychef Nov 11 '10 at 19:16
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How do you put on a cloth daiper on a baby?
added by googletorp Jun 8 '10 at 22:07
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I voted this off-topic because it's not really about parenting. It's asking for instructions on how to do a task that parents do often -- as well as babysitters, grandparents, etc. – Adam Porad Aug 10 '10 at 0:03
@Adam Porad: you make an interesting point. I'd been trying to figure out what the pattern was between on-topic and off-topic here, and it seems to be that questions about parenting are on-topic and questions about issues related to being a parent are off-topic. Somehow that makes sense to me... – Scott Whitlock Oct 26 '10 at 23:17
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My 1-year old hates going to sleep and always cries at bedtime. Should I let her cry or comfort her until she falls asleep?
added by evanmcd Jul 15 '10 at 3:16
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This pretty much defines "subjective", doesn't it? It's an important question with lots of answers, but... – ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:37
is there anything wrong with a question being subjective as long as it can be marked so? On StackOverflow, there are many subjective questions that provide value. If I am a parent wondering about this issue and see that there are many well thought out opinions with valid research to support their position, it would certainly help me to feel good about making a more informed decision. – evanmcd Jul 20 '10 at 1:38
I agree, there no definitive answers to the subject matters related to parenting. – Binoj Antony Jul 20 '10 at 5:21
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My child often sleeps in abdominal position. I've heard that this is unhealthy/can cause sudden infant death syndrome. Is this right?
added by qbi Jul 18 '10 at 21:06
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Do vaccinations cause autism? [closed]
added by ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:39
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closed as off topic by Adam Porad, Amy, Gelatin, Tim H, googletorp Sep 3 '10 at 11:33

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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It's a flawed theory yes, but not an off-topic question as a result surely? – Jon Hadley Nov 15 '10 at 21:45
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My child has [special need]. What kind of therapies and approaches should I be pursuing?
added by ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:39
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My teenager wants to change his name. Should we let him?
added by Adam Porad Aug 10 '10 at 22:54
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This is a very subjective question, and could only result in gathering a number of opinions, not information. – philosodad Oct 26 '10 at 6:45
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We have to put our family pet to sleep. How do we explain this to our 4 yo? She understands that people/animals die naturally, but not like this.
added by Adam Porad Aug 11 '10 at 16:56
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What is your favorite book on discipline/parenting?
added by Steve Wranovsky Sep 7 '10 at 18:00
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I personally like the Love & Logic books, and thus the reason for posting. – Steve Wranovsky Sep 7 '10 at 18:01
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How can I keep my baby's hand covered at night (baby keeps removing mitten and doc said to put on cream & cover hand)?
added by JustRightMenus Sep 8 '10 at 13:56
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How do I teach my toddler to be gentle with our cats?
added by shabbychef Nov 11 '10 at 19:23
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Should I vaccinate my children against chicken pox?
added by ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:39
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Oh man. Do we really want to go through this? – mattdm Nov 24 '10 at 17:13
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I've been told there's a good chance my child will be born prematurely. What should I know about the NICU? [closed]
added by ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:41
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closed as off topic by Tim H, user19242, philosodad, warren, divided Nov 16 '10 at 20:32

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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When is the best time to introduce the concept of "stranger danger'
added by Wil Aug 10 '10 at 19:04
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stranger danger is basically that strangers are dangerous if that wasn't obvious :) – Wil Aug 10 '10 at 19:04
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What is a good way to transition a very active toddler from a crib to a bed?
added by NickC Oct 16 '10 at 23:46
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My child is 2, what can I do to help develop their mathematics, arithmetic and basic science abilities?
added by Unsliced Oct 21 '10 at 9:28
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At what age should I wean my infant from a pacifier?
added by shabbychef Nov 11 '10 at 19:24
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My 3 month old son coughs a lot in the night time, is this something I should worry about?
added by googletorp Jun 8 '10 at 22:09
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(*sp) coughs; (*sp) worry – rlb.usa Jun 10 '10 at 16:10
This is a question for a pediatrician (it this the correct term?) – Eineki Nov 28 '10 at 18:50
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My child has flatulences and they seem to cause pain. What can I do against it?
added by qbi Jul 18 '10 at 21:14
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What is the appropriate age to start reading my son HP Lovecraft and Conan books at bed time?
added by schwiz Sep 1 '10 at 5:01
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What is a good substitute for goody bags for birthday parties?
added by user19242 Sep 10 '10 at 20:12
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I'd like to adopt a child, but I understand that the birth mother can change her mind and take the baby back. Is this correct? What can I do about it? [closed]
added by neilfein Sep 21 '10 at 3:22
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closed as off topic by Beth Drummond, Richard Gadsden, Torben Gundtofte-Bruun, Ryan Berger, DavRob60 Nov 1 '10 at 13:45

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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I've suggested the Adoption proposal integrate into this one. – neilfein Sep 21 '10 at 3:24
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I'm a nanny for three kids and when the parents are around, they don't back up my decisions at all. How can I get some authority here?
added by Blackthorn Oct 3 '10 at 22:53
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This question is more about dealing with the parents of a family than it is the actual children. – Philip Thrasher Nov 17 '10 at 23:23
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How well do children transition from Montessori to traditional school?
added by philosodad Oct 28 '10 at 4:57
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Children are flexible. But Montessori is not the best school for all children. – Toon Krijthe Nov 13 '10 at 21:33
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Should I let my 3 year old play educational games on my iPhone? Will they help her, or just get her hooked on technology too young?
added by BrianH Nov 12 '10 at 18:05
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Is it ever appropriate to spank my child?
added by justkt Nov 15 '10 at 15:22
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While this question relates closely to parenting, I see it as off-topic due to the argumentative nature (although some may disagree, as you can find lots of studies leaning one way). – justkt Nov 15 '10 at 15:22
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Should I smack my child's bottom?
added by Master Of Disaster Jun 9 '10 at 1:50
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That's pretty subjective and up to individual parents. – Artemis Jul 8 '10 at 18:34
There are enough academic studies on corporal punishment that an accurate answer can be posted here. – ceejayoz Jul 15 '10 at 17:38
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sorry, not a great question. This will attract trolls, massive flame wars, is highly subjective... – fearoffours Aug 4 '10 at 8:36
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Would like to find out about ceejayoz's academic studies. – Master Of Disaster Aug 4 '10 at 9:50
+1 to that being about the most highly subjective question you can ask. Studies or not, people are highly divided on this topic. – alesplin Nov 11 '10 at 18:29
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