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How to stop your daughter from getting that piercing

October 25, 2011

Welcome to the fourth instalment of WTF Wednesday where we’re questioning life’s most pressing answers. Today’s question comes from Totsymae (@totsymae) who writes: Dear IBMP, I have a 15 year old daughter, constantly asking to get piercings. I allowed an extra ear piercing. What’s the best way to dissuade her from that navel piercing she […]

It’s just not as cute when it’s someone else’s kid’s snot

October 18, 2011

Welcome to the fourth instalment of WTF Wednesday where your parenting questions are sort of answered. Today’s question comes via Twitter from Kasia (@PolPrairieMama) who writes: Dear IBMP What do I do when dealing with a snotty sick kid who wants a hug? (Not your kid) Kasia, we’ve all been there: Dinner guests are over. […]

Four tricks to getting your kids to do it the first time you ask

October 11, 2011

Of course I’m an expert: I have a blog. Welcome to the third instalment of WTF Wednesday. I’m not an expert, but I play one on the Internet. Today’s question comes from Laurie Cumbie who writes: Dear IBMP As a mother of five I find myself repeating every request of the kids over and over….how can […]

It’s WTF Wednesday! Today’s question: Should I be psyched if my daughter recognized the opening chords of “Highway to Hell”?

October 4, 2011

Welcome to the second instalment of WTF Wednesday, where the crack IBMP Expert answers your questions about parenting or having parents. Today’s question comes from Daddy Knows Less, who writes: Dear IBMP Was it inapporpriate of me to be psyched when my daughter recognized the opening chords of ACDC’s “Highway to Hell” when it came […]

It’s IBMP WTF Wednesday! Ask the expert. I should know; I have a blog.

September 28, 2011

Welcome to the first Want The Facts Wednesday, or as we like to say, WTF Wednesday: bad advice delivered expertly. Today’s question comes from Party in Peoria, who writes: Dear IBMP What does it mean when my 4 year old son walks around saying that there is a party on his penis? Should I call […]