Would it be irresponsible to give my kid coffee?
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go ahead and give it to her. I'm 13 and have been drinking coffee since i was like 5. it won't affect her, it might make her tired or hyper though, but that doesn't really hurt.
122147
Yes it is possible. Coffee breaks don't have to be so technical.
289603
LOL!\n\nYOU can, of course, calmly discuss religious differences over coffee with a Mormon.  But since Mormons don't drink coffee, your conversational partner would have to be drinking something else not proscribed by their religion while they calmly chat.
842145
Only if it is harmful to them, or if they already have too much of what they like.  Generally, we should give our children good things.
920843
bout a 4 .Its almost time too get the kids up for school and cok breakfast .coffee wheres my coffee.
1032976
NO!! Thats really bad for your 3 year old. They need milk and juice.
619915
No I haven't had my coffee today! When I drink coffee I love Kenco Rapport but since becoming pregnant I'm trying to avoid coffee as I don't know how healthy it is for the baby.\n\nBloody no cigarettes, no wine, no coffee, pregnancy hormones all over the place, emotional implications of a first pregnancy - I'm climbing the darn walls and I WANT A CUP OF COFFEE!!!!\n\nThanks for reminding me! Paaaah! :(\n\nedit - all of you - Shut up about coffee or I'll stamp on ya feet and give you the frowning of your life!\n\n*frowns heartily and blames any typo's on shaking hands from caffeine withdrawl...
415690
If you have a 2month old w/him & 2 other children in the house & he still acts like that yelling & what not then you need to decide what is more important. Your kids or him  Apparently you know what is the most important or you would have not quit drinking YOUR KIDS ARE YOUR LIFE. They are you miracles your gifts from GOD. You need to take care of them before you worry about a loser who obviously doesn't care about you, his baby, or himself. Things change tremendously when you have kids either he doesn't have any other children or this is his 1st or he is a dead beat dad whatever the reason he still needs to grow up.
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The high sugar content inhibits bacterial growth, and it hasn't had time to ferment enough to create appreciable alcohol content. Your daughter is most likely fine, but it's something I'd try to avoid. If she starts vomiting, that's when to worry a little bit - but I doubt this will happen.
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I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD TREAT THE ALCOHOL AS IF IT WAS JUST A DRINK..LIKE POP OR JUICE...DONT SIT THERE AND HAVE A CHUGGING CONTEST..DRINK IT NORMAL AND THE KIDS WONT MAKE A FUSS ABOUT IT AND NEITHER WILL OTHER ADULTS
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It will make it worse... Stay away from coffee, I don't think you should buy it anymore, you will get more addicted, don't do it!
700568
Get their first cup of coffee :-)
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If cutting caffiene (e.g. sodas, teas) IMPROVES behavior, the child DOES NOT have ADHD. Someone with ADHD will visibly calm down when given caffiene.\n\nAbout 5% of kids who are hyperactive are really having a food allergy.\n\nhttp://www.nutramed.com/Foodallergy/fachildren.htm\nhttp://www.nutramed.com/children/hyperactivity.htm\nhttp://www.healingwell.com/library/allergies/kaemmerer6.asp\n\nSensory Integration issues also contribute to hyperactive behavior:\nhttp://www.sensoryint.com/\n\nADHD is a MEDICAL condition...in spite of all the debate. And, I can tell you from personal experience that without the right doctor, his treatment can be messed up very quickly.  Your parent(s) need to ask around...find parents of kids with ADHD, and ask them about whether they are happy with their child's current medical treatment for it. Remember that they will run into people who have been burned so badly by inept doctors that they won't medicate their child, no matter what (instead, their kids are in constant trouble at school, not academically achieving like they could be, and may not have many friends). We went through five different pediatricians until we finally found someone who was really able to help our son.\n\nIf the doctor feels that your brother may benefit from medication, your parents may have to go through trials of different medicines and dosages before they find something that works for him. Always keep in mind that medication is a tool...if something is making him sick from side effects, or he's groggy all the time, or it's just not working, they need to go back to the doctor and insist that dosages and/or medication types be changed. If you're lucky, the first medication prescribed will work wonders. \n\nOr your parents and the doctor together may decide not to start trying medication until he's older...the doctor will have management and parenting tips for them.\n\nIf the doctor diagnoses ADHD, they need to take a written letter (not a prescription) from the doctor to your school district's special education office (YES, even at age 3 or 4, you can get specialized services free through your school system). This will get them started on getting him specialized help, including a school social worker who can help them find good community resources, therapies, and specialized preschool programs that have teachers who are highly trained in helping your brother start to build good school skills early.\n\nHere are some additional links to help:\n\nhttp://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/adhd.htm\nhttp://www.genetics.ucla.edu/labs/nelson/adhd.htm\nhttp://www.chadd.org/\nhttp://www.adhd.com/family/index.jsp
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I would rather my daughter drink around me as a minor than out in the streets with her friends.  I'm not talking about her friends.  Just her.  I'm not saying I would pick up a 6-pack for her at the store but I have told her that when she is ready to try the things that teenagers try, come to me first.  That is how the line of communication stays open between you and your children.
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It typically works really well to give them a choice about part of the afair. For example, if they need to take a gross medicine, that's not an option. But it will go down a lot better if they can choose to take it with the blue or the red spoon, or to get a kiss or a hug afterwards. I also try to leave room for "rewards". For example, at dinner, the kids can take seconds of whatever they like best after they finish eating. However, I make sure to serve them at least a little bit of everything and make them eat that first, and save some of the stuff they really like for seconds.
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I dont think so.. kids will have the drinks anyway if they want.. whether it is in school premises or outside school premises.. it really doesnt matter..
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Absolutely.\n\nI usually have to remind myself that my daughter is capable of getting her cereal in the morning, because I'm usually on autopilot til she gets to school. \n\nI think allowing kids to do things for themselves, provided it isn't anything that could be dangerous, is a good thing in helping them build their confidence and independence.