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    Constantly sick 4 year old daughter
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    My Daughter's Appetite
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    Reply: My 4 year old son has a huge penis
    That would be a question to ask your son's pediatrician.
    Pround mom of PJ (7) and Kylee (5).
    Posted by tlkittycat1968
    1 Reply | Share this:My 4 year old son has a huge penis That would be a question to ask your son's pediatrician.
    Oral Heath
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    nap time at school
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    4yr old grandson not pooping without diaper
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    My 4 year old son
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    Reply: ahad and odd
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    ahad and odd
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    4 year old grandson wants to be a boy
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    Red Eyes
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    1 Reply | Share this:Help! My 4 almost 5 year old still doesn't sleep through the night!! I know this is an old post but is your daughter still taking naps during the day?
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    Escape Artist
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    Potty Training roadblock
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    Potty Training roadblock
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    Reply: 4 1/2 year old Daughter puts everything in her mou...
    Have you mentioned your worries to your daughter's doctor.
    Pround mom of PJ (7) and Kylee (5).
    Posted by tlkittycat1968
    1 Reply | Share this:4 1/2 year old Daughter puts everything in her mouth Have you mentioned your worries to your daughter's doctor.
    Reply: Daytime Hallucinations with 4 years old girl
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    Pround mom of PJ (7) and Kylee (5).
    Posted by tlkittycat1968
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    General Disinterest
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    Reply: Opinion about neighborhood kid
    I would visit the parents and have a talk with them.
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