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10 & 12 year old siblings = bickering?

Alltogether — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:24:58 GMT

This one kind of encompasses two of the forum age brackets, but being that it's been going on for years, I've put it here.

SS12 & SD10 bicker all the time they are together. Seriously, they can be sitting on opposite couches, doing completely separate things and they will bicker.

It happens less when I have them on my own, because I give them about 5 minutes to see if they can sort it themselves, then they go to their bedrooms. I'm over it! Mine are older but they never bickered like this and it had ended well and truly before these ages.

We are doing up some rules/consequences today for them. I reckon we've got to be firm and consistent if we want to see an end to it.

Thing is, I reckon by these ages they should be over it. They should be old enough and mature enough not to wind each other up, try to get each other into trouble, attention seek (maybe?).

What ages did your kids stop the baby-bickering? Is this "normal" or am I right, are they really too old for this sort of cr*p?

Teaching the value of money

SueBooklover — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:59:23 GMT

Just wondering if anyone has some advice about how to do this? My 10yo son is the sort of kid that as soon as he has accumulated a little bit of pocket money it's burning a hole in his pocket to be spent.

We did successfully manage to get him to save up for a DS a couple of years ago, but this doesn't seem to have taught many lasting lessons. I'm a bit concerned because my husband has 2 cousins (one on each side of his family) who are hopeless with managing and saving money - one of them is well into the 6 figure income bracket and still never has any and I'm afraid I can see the signs in my son of being like that. My other son is fine - he's great at saving.

We've just instituted "50c jobs" rather than increasing their pocket money to try and give him the idea that money is something you work for. Too early to tell if it's working.

Does anyone have any other tips?

Thanks

Calling on all Working Parents!

research1911 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:51:41 GMT

Dear all,

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We are looking for working parents, living in Brisbane with children between ages 2-12 to participate in our focus group sessions.

Your insight and experiences will go a long way in helping us implement new programs and seminars to maximise the joys of being a working parent.

Feel free to pass this information to other working parents you might know.

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Bedwetting - 8yr & nearly 10yr old

owenbrettcoreysmum — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:41:21 GMT

I have 3 boys, the youngest only occassionally wets at night (almost 6). The oldest is nearly 10 and he is wet every night...and I mean head to toe dripping wet. Middle one just turned 8 and he is often wet at night but not all the time and not as much as the oldest.

I know that many people would automatically advise the use of a bedwetting alarm. My problem is that with two of them one might wake when the other wets (and the youngest would wake too as they all share a room) which isn't going to help anyone.

the other issue is that I am a single mum and for years struggled with sleep, I have been on antidepressents for a year now and am finally able to sleep most nights. I don't think I could actually cope with a bedwetting alarm even for one of them let alone 2 (or 3)!

Surely there is another way to help, It is becoming a major drama for scout camps for them.

jude

New to Warragul

coleyd — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:24:16 GMT

Hi

I have a nearly 10 yr old son and we are new to Warragul. We are looking to meet up with local people with kids similar age.

Drop me a line if you are interested.

Awareness For Cystic Fibrosis ?

palsoma72 — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:57:36 GMT

I posted question about there being very little awareness as far as Cystic Fibrosis is concerned. Cystic Fibrosis is 1 of the top most lethal diseases in the United States 2nd only to Diabeties. The information I read on this didnt state where Cancer falls. My life has been impacted by all 3 of theses diseases. I have 2 neices with type 1 Diabeties one of them went undetected at birth which caused her to go blind, deaf and be mentally chalenged, my father, his father, a brother, and my sister Dee who also had Cystic Fibrosis that caused her to get type 2 Diabeties.I had 2 grandparents who died from cancer, and a sister who had it. I dont think its fair for 1 disease to get more attention to others even if it means saving the Titantic or 1 person on a row boat wouldnt you want to save them all? I have come in contact with MANY KIDS with CF 2 of them being my sisters Misty&Dee who have both passed away. I want to make people more aware. I have a plan would you help? In their memory.

Very active 10 year old wanting to quit sport

HL2904 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:29:43 GMT

I have a 10.5 yr old boy who has been a gymnast since about age 6. He always loved his sport and happily participated in all training and competitions. Over the years training increased to currently around 13 hours per week. Since a small child he always had excess energy so it was a huge relief when he picked a sport which invlolved a lot of physical activity. He is able to participate easily with this amount of training.

He now however wants to quit gym. Sounds like it should not be a problem, just move to another sport, right? My problem is twofold:

1. There is a lot of discipline in gymnastics and his coaches maintain a well-disciplined gym. He is approaching puberty and I see a "laziness gene" coming out. I dont want him diverting his energies into, well I don't what really, but anything unsavoury or inappropriate, or just lazing around at home doing nothing.

2. He has always been a kid who goes a little "crazy" when not getting enough exercise. To clarify, he is a well-balanced intelligent child who focusses and does well at school, but just has high energy levels. Most other sports seem to provide only an hour or so of training a week. It would be a shame also to lose the level of fitness he has built up.

So, what to do?

school

vicparent2011 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:42:58 GMT

Season's greetings fellow parents,

We are currently in a northern suburb and not happy with the facilities provided to our gifted and talented kid. We like to know some of the good schools we can look for in any other area; we are willing to re-locate to these area/(s) to cater for our son’s demands in education.

We have checked some schools in the glen and the mount Waverley areas and feel the rent is so un-realistic. We have no probs what so ever in re-locating as long as it’s a pretty good school. Your help/thoughts and inputs are much appreciated.

suitable clothing for girls aged 7 years+

my daughter is not a tween — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:42:36 GMT

Hi all I am a mother to two gorgeous girls who has become extremely frustrated at trying to find nice, appropriate clothing for my eldest daughter now that she has entered the dreaded 7 years+ range. Why is it that the major retailers feel that it is appropriate to dress our 7 and 8 year olds in the same clothing as 14 year olds? If you are like me and are sick of skimpy shorts, t-shirts with dreadful slogans and a lack of colours and pretty dresses for our girls then please join my cause by liking my page "My daughter is not a tween" on facebook. My hope is that if we can get enough people to show their support then maybe just maybe the major retailers will offer a better range of choices for our girls. I am not a perfect mum and I am definitely not a fashion guru I am just trying to let my girls be girls a little longer and make it easier to find clothing that they are able to play in, is colourful and modest and most importantly makes them look like kids not extras in a music video. Thanks.

Weight gain in 11 year old girl

DebiJoy — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:38:53 GMT

My daughter is 11 years old. She started her period a year ago and has definitely all the signs of puberty. She is ok with all the changes and we have literally read and re-read (numerous times) all the teenage books on puberty. My concern is that over the past 6 months specifically her body shape has changes quite a lot. She is not petit and has always been bigger than her friends. Over this past year she has "shot up" and is a head taller than her classmates. However, her stomach seems to have grown phenomenally. From behind her physique is fine but in profile it is very large! I feel for her a it makes putting on clothes difficult. Her hips are wide and seem to have just expanded over these months too. I was on weigh less in SA and lost 11kg. She came with me but when she weighed every week (just for kicks) she got very upset and called herself fat etc. She is very conscious about being bigger than others. I don't know if this is puppy fat and if it will go or if I should do something more about it? We have talked about her eating habits (having just moved to Oz a month ago we are still in limbo etc) and she and I are walking 3 times a week. Does anyone have any advice as to what I should do or could do here? Am I over thinking this or should I be doing more to help her?

Kept back children too old to be in classes

GladMum98 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:25:53 GMT

I have to get this off my chest. Last year a "little girl" started at my daughters school. They were just starting year 3. I have NO idea how old this child is, but I know shes been kept back at least once (I am almost 100% sure she is 2 years older than the majority of the kids in the class). She is not a good student. Gets through by copying whoever she sits next to.

Her whole focus in the class is on the boys. I watched her yesterday at a sports event and i was nauseaus. She flirts like a full grown woman, she is sneaky and bitchy and I pressume she gets the behaviour from her mother. The mother also thinks shes the best thing that walks the earth. When the child got undressed in the change room once in front of other mothers she was wearing a black diamonte padded bra. (She has NO chest) and myself and other mothers sat there, not knowing what to say as the the other year 3 girls ooohed and ahhhhed over her bra.

Last year she took it upon herself to tell the girls in her year 3 class that they were going to be having sex soon. My 8 year old daughter came home and told me and i almost fell over.

This is what happens when you keep your children back. This little girl is NOT interested in school work. Keeping her back 6 years will not even help her. Yet she is bestowed on the rest of the girls in my daughters class and has so much influence over them because shes older and she knows the manipulation techniques.

If your child falls behind more than a year....get them a TUTOR, they do not belong in classes that have children 2 years younger. Especially when they are manipulative, sexually mature BEYOND their age because of the influencce of a big sister and promiscuious mother.

Im not a stop out, but I think the conversation and topics in the classroom should be age appropriate. I dont see how this can be so when you have an over mature almost 10 year old in a grade three class.

in trouble from the neighbour

mummyof4 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:35:53 GMT

Hi, I just wanted to share this story with other parents to see what you think. About 3 weeks ago my son, who is 9, got in trouble from the neighbour for hitting his daughter across the face with a metal bar. The neighbour came over to our house very upset to tell me. My son said it was true, I scolded him and made him apologise to the neighbour and promise he won't do it again. Later he told me the details of what happened, and it seems like he was provoked, as the girl in question and her visiting cousins were jumping on my sons bike and teasing him. Today the neighbour came over again all upset that my son hit his other daughter in the arm with a rock. Again my son said it was true but it was an accident. The neighbour then said that if this was to happen again he will ask one of the older kids in the neighbourhood to beat the s*** out of my son. My husband and I sat my son down this afternoon and he told us what happened. He was thrown a rock at first, which hit him in the belly, then he threw the rock back and this time it hit the girl, who then ran home crying. I do believe my son is telling the truth, and it appears that these things happen when he is being provoked. He is a really good and smart kid, and not the type who would just pick up a metal bar or a rock and hit his friends for no reason. We asked him not to play with these kids again or be around them, but I know it's hard as we live in a small community, and they have mutual friends.

Just wandering what other parents think? Is there anyting I should do or should have done? Any views would be appreciated.

Husband away in mines - Are there any Gold Coast mining wives group ? ?

Tas72 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:38:40 GMT

Hi Everyone,
My husband has started working in the mines 2 months ago. I thought we'd all cope really well but to be truthful - its hard. I am 39 yrs old with a 9yr old son. We live on the Gold Coast and I am hoping there might be other mums wanting to meet up for coffee, play with kids, beach etc. Sure I've still got my small circle of friends here but its not the same - they are busy doing family things - I cant impose on them. I feel like a "part-time" single mum. Hope to hear from other mining wives.

Join a discussion on parenting teenagers

webmaster — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:46:34 GMT

Would you like to join in a discussion about parenting adolescents?

The Parenting Research Centre is looking for parents and their teenagers to participate in a panel discussion at the 2011 Australian and New Zealand Adolescent Health Conference. The conference will be held at Darling Harbour in Sydney on 10 November, with this discussion taking place during the afternoon.

Experts Warren Cann and Robyn Mildon from the Parenting Research Centre will be presenting the interesting discussion, and would love to have some parents and teenagers taking part, adding their voice to the discussion. The goal is to include the open sharing of some 'real life' perspectives on some of the themes being discussed during the conference.

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sneaking food

Kathy65 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:31:21 GMT

I have a 12 year old and a 10 year old ( both girls) who are both obsessed with eating. I have always tried to give them healthy food and due my past (anorexic/bulemic mess) I am very concerned about what and how much they are eating. After fighting with my own conscience and trying to be "reasonable" with what is acceptable for them to eat I feel I am fighting a losing battle and am concerned that they are heading into overweight territory! I have tried not letting them eat rubbish, and I have tried not to tell them not to eat anymore (when we are out and about and I have no control, or at home), but nothing seems to work - i.e. whether I give them free reign or not, they both still overeat, regardless.

Last night my husband discovered some crackers under the 12 year old's pillow. She denied that she put it there, and could not explain why it was there. I know that there has been various sneaking of food etc as I am now at work and not home for their return from school and so plenty of food is being eaten, even though I have given them guidelines as to what they can have. I am really stressing about this, I have no idea what the right way to deal with this is - I am trying very hard not to put my food issues onto them....

Any suggestions gratefully accepted

Dealing with Death and Cancer

thom0766 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:11:55 GMT

Recently a little girl at our school passed away after a long battle with cancer, how do you explain the likelihood of that happening with your kids, for instance, my son, aged 10 was sick a few weeks back and he was terrified that it might end up being cancer because that is that they are obviously talking about at school etc.

Puberty

sidney — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 10:16:57 GMT

My 8 1/2 year old is now in stage 3 (out of the 5 stages) of puberty. I was shocked really as i think this is early but the doctor tells us its is happening more and more these days.

well it didnt happen to me i tell you!

I am lucky that me & my daughter can talk about these things but she is to young to understand everything and being in year 3 at school its going to be hard going when the monthlys come

anyone else going through this??

Building friendship and self awareness

Steve67 — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:08:00 GMT

I have a 12 yr old daughter, 10 yr old daughter and 8 year old son. My middle daughter (10) is a little introverted and struggling with buiilding friendships. She goes to a small school (only 3 other girls in her year), and hates going to school because she ends up playing alone. Her elder sister and younger brother are both quite extroverted. She is in a combined class (grd 5&6) with her older sister. I am looking at changing her school next year to a larger school, but in the meantime I wanted to see if there was any type of program that will help with her skills in building friendships, understanding how her behaviour impacs on friendships and maybe also building confidence and self awareness.

HELP FOR CHILD WITH ASD

go_u_doggies — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:31:27 GMT

Hello, I am new to this forum my son who is aged 9yrs has just been diagonised with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I am wondering how you went about or what did you have to do to get the SSO help into the school for your child as I have no idea other than a ILP (Individual learning plan) & NEP (Negotiated education plan) need to be created. How does the school determine how many hrs of SSO the child will receive???

Any help would greatly be appreciated.

11 year old male unco-ordinated, clumsy, lazy

bm592 — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:02:02 GMT

Hi I am a step-mother to an almost 11 year old boy who is very uncoordinated, clumsy (my husband calls him a boob at times due to dropping everything) and extremely lazy.

I have asked my husband whether he and his ex wife had the boy tested when he was younger as his fine motor skills are dreadful - can't hold a pencil properly, has trouble doing up shoelaces (takes ages), has trouble with buttons (takes ages) and is just unco-ordinated in general. He cannot hold a knife and fork, and cannot eat with them either. Gets food absolutely everywhere when eating, all over himself, and all over the table and floor.

Dear husband says he hasn't been tested for anything, as they didn't think anything was wrong with him. He was a bum shuffler and walked late as a baby. They only thing they took him to the paediatrician for was a rather large head (and it is large - bigger than an adults head when he was aged 7!!)

Does anyone have any similar stories of kids this age being this way, or is there something wrong with him that I should encourage my husband to check out?

Or...... is he just the worlds laziest kid????

11yo guessed birthday present and telling everyone - what to do now?

wickedstepmother — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:30:51 GMT

My 10yo stepdaughter is 11 next month. Somehow she has guessed what her present is and is telling everyone about it. She just wont shut up! Her mother and I both came to the conclusion that she probably read a text message on either of our phones. I think that unlikely though because it was over 3 months ago i sent text to her mother to ask if it was OK to buy the present. (we buy separate presents but I still like to check with her mum if the present is appropriate) and its only in the past 2 weeks miss 10 has been announcing to everyone she knows what her present is.
The other reason might be because 2 weeks ago the present arrived in the post and it now resides hidden in our bedroom and miss 10yo is a compulsive snooper. I have nearly hit her head with the passage door a few times late at night when she is supposed to be in bed, she creeped up the passage to the door to lounge room and put her head against the door to listen to her father and i talking! So she might have actually snooped in the room and found the present.
Anyway if she actually knows or has just made a good guess is not the point. I wanted to surprise her and now the surprise is spoiled. So i feel like getting her another present and keep this one for christmas.
What is the right thing to do? Does she need to learn a lesson at all?
It has started world war three with my husband and I, he wants to give her the present anyway, i dont want to give her the present because i think its more fun for her if its a surprise and she shouldnt be trying to guess what the present is anyway she should just wait and see. I never tried to guess what my present was when i was a kid it didnt matter to me. although once when i was 10yo i accidentally found out what a christmas present was under the tree the wrapper came off and i fixed up the tape but had a look what was inside before i fixed it up, and i didnt say a word to anyone just acted surprised. then i was upset that i found out so i never did it again.

Private vs Public Education

CC71 — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:45:06 GMT

We are so confused. Based in Perth and trying to work out the best school to send our children to (one girl and two boys). Many of the good ones seem to be religious based, and we are not . Would love to gather as many views as possible on schools - esp in Southern suburbs. We are more commited to private at this point in time as our daughter has a mild case of ADHD and just needs that little bit extra support and attention in the classroom. Schools that we are currently considering include Murdoch College, Winthrop Baptist College, Santa Maria College, Iona. We would also consider moving to be nearer a good public, but do have concerns about our daughter getting lost in the public system. Any and all views appreciated. Would esp love to hear from people with first hand knowledge of some of these schools

Naplan testing sucks

ricky — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:03:04 GMT

Well I can't be the only parent to be having problems like this. My 11 yr old is calling herself dumb, and feels like throwing up tonight due to Naplan testing this week. There is so much pressure. They do practice tests etc and get told how important it is for them to do well in the exams.

I'm really not happy she has to do it all again. Don't know why they have to do all 3 exams on top of each other either. Sure it's practical, but a pain for the kids.

Childhood obesity: is it neglect?

meganc — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:00:52 GMT

Hi,

I am new to this forum. I am not parent and due to this am unable to fully understand the difficulties if rasing a modern family. I would love to hear of your opinions/ knowledge/ experience.

I am researching child protection in relation to childhood obesity now. The current NSW Child Protection Policy states that allowing your child to become extremely obese is classified as neglect. If parents do not act upon professional guidance and assistance and follow recommended solutions they are eligible to be charged, possibly having their child removed.

I am unsure if any children have been removed within Australia but I know there have been numerous cases in the USA and UK.

Can any parents talk to me about the difficulties surrounding obese children and what restrictions they may face in tackling the problem?

Or whether you agree/ disagree with the policy? Or have recommendations to improve the policy?

Thanks.

I really appreciate your time.

Meg

9 year old boy throwing temper tantrums

Win68 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:16:26 GMT

My son is 9 years old, he has a twin sister. Generally he is well behaved and really gentle and caring. He does well at school and has lots of friends and is very social. He is a typical boy with all the interests that go with it (skateboards, wrestling, lego etc) More recently he has started with tantrums that erupt from out of no where and can last up to 1/2 hour then stop as if nothing has happened. The tantrums are screaming nasty names, kicking things, throwing things and lots of crying. I am wondering whether any other parents have the same problem and can anyone help me with a solution. I have tried banning things, smacking and ignoring the problem but nothing works, I ask him why when he has calmed down and he can't give an explanation but does say he knows it's wrong when I ask him.

ANY SINGLE PARENTS AROUND MONTMORENCY

leanabean2000 — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:07:33 GMT

I am a single parent of a 10 year old daughter. We moved to Melbourne 2 years ago and have no family here. Would dearly love to meet other single parents with similar aged children in our area, to meet for coffee, bbq's, wine on patio, days out. It can be pretty lonely as a single parent in a new country!

Shaving legs - what age should they start?

ricky — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:23:47 GMT

Can I throw a good question to all the parents of the girls out here, and even the mums who can remember when they first started shaving?

When I was in yr 5 at school kids had started shaving their legs. I wasn't allowed to shave at all, but eventually started in highschool & just got into trouble but then was allowed to continue.

My daughter hasn't asked yet, but she is 10 now. Does anyone know what the current common age is for shaving legs?

disrespect to teachers

juz70 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:26:28 GMT

Hi there,

My otherwise lovely 11 year old boy has become very disrespectful to teachers. He is in his last year of primary school and seems to be over it!

The school is concerned that it may continue in his life and impede his chances...he is above his level academically.

He has shown no disrespect to anyone else, parents, step parents, guitar teacher, footy coach all think he is delightful.

I am at a total loss. Having a meeting with school next week. He has been seeing the school welfare person, but we just cant get to the bottom of it. He knows its wrong but doesnt seem to care. How do I get through to him? Or what can I ask the teachers to do..hard when you are not there to witness the behaviour. NOt sure if it showing off or testing his own power????

Any ideas????

Here's a really personal one - the bra - what age?

ricky — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 21:54:24 GMT

Oh boy, not sure on this one. My flat chested daughter is asking about bras, saying when does she need to start wearing one. Apparently some of the other girls at school are wearing them. I'm unsure if she wants one to "fit in" or she doesn't want one at all. No fun being a mum of a girl I think. Anyone been through this yet, or could make some suggestions?

Boy disrespectful to girls

witsendMUM — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:18:39 GMT

I am not sure how to deal with this one. I has happened quite a few times, and I have come down quite harsh on my otherwise very good 10yo Boy.

He has been quite disrespectful to girls on a few occasions. Calling them the most inappropriate names and just downright rude, especially to (but not exclusive to) my 8yo Daughter. I have had calls from other Mums a day later, or the child has walked in to a room full of adults and blurted the situation out. Whilst this is extremely embarrasing as a parent, I am most concerned about the fact it is happening at all. It is one of my Husband and my own pet hates!

We have tried talking calmly to Him, yelling at Him, grounding Him, reasoning with Him. Even as far as explaining how people would perceive Him based on this, when in fact he is generally a very popular and well accepted Boy. AND he LOVES girls...he has an eye for them, has so since a toddler....he has a lot of girl friends, a few he likes more...

Will happily read any input anyone may have!

Thanking you all in advance for your time

Homework - what are they thinking?

ricky — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:50:06 GMT

I will introduce first of all that my 10yr old child according to naplan tests is well above average & able to do really well at school without the need for tutoring. Her homework she has always found too easy up until this year. However some of the homework she is receiving lately is way too hard & I worry that it is causing her to doubt herself. I give you the following example:

Using the following 9 letters they have to come up with as many words as they can, but all the words have to contain "K" and no letter can be repeated. They even tell them that there is a 9 letter word. The letters are I B D R K E N A W. The teachers have added this:- Excellent: 50 words, Good: 40 words, Average: 35 words.

Well, my IQ is quite high & I sat for a while last night & only managed to come up with 34 words, and I'm an adult. What are they thinking, or am I just as dumb as my daughter which is the way she is feeling?

Only chil,d

linda64 — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:17:53 GMT

Hi anyone

I am the mother of a 9yo daughter who is my only child and she seems very lonely and feels different from her friends who have siblings. I try my best to socialise but I have an obsession about ruining her life because I only have her. I often discuss my disappointment about having only her and her feelings of lonliness seem to be getting worse.

I was pregnant after her twice and terminated one pregnancy and miscarried and carry a lot of guilt about it. I cannot seem to be happy with just her but can do nothing about it and it is driving me crazy. Please help?

Does anyone know of resources or even a group that discusses the question of only children and problems also am looking to create a discussion group in the Brisbane area. Thanks.

Linda64

mum of a adhd child with husband that works away

elainenoel — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:42:21 GMT

Hi my name is Elaine im a sahm looking after my 3 children 1 of which is adhd im trying to find a support group for mothers with a adhd child in perth WA also i am looking for a support group for parents who's partners do fly in fly out work. if there is anyone that can help me it would be muchly appreciated.

thank you elaine