Aches & Pains: Princess
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Too Much Princess?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on October 21, 2008
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My parents watch my 2 year old two days a week and are great with her. They have more than just a occasional grandparent role in her life and have a big influence on h...
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- Here's the thing she's a girl. When I was small all we did was dance, play dress up, tea, baby dolls, barbies etc. She's two and princess toys are not going to hurt ...
- As parents we do influence a lot of our children's likes and dislikes, but a portion of it is out of our control. My daughter was really never exposed to princess thi...
- Hi J., I say this in a loving way....you need to let your daughter be who SHE is, not who you and your husband want her to be. It's good to expose children to all dif...
Plastic Princess Shoes for Toddlers
Asked by G.A. from San Francisco
on September 17, 2009
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Hi Moms
I was wondering if anyone has bought the princess plastic play shoes for their 3yr girls to wear and walk around in. Are they safe? Are the kids falling in th...
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- My daughter bought some for her daughter and she is 2 1/2 and walks around in them just fine, they are a little big for her but she doesn't have a problem. But then s...
- My daughter has been trotting around in them since she was walking. I can't believe how long they've held up. She's now 3.5 and we are finally down to 2 remaining pa...
- Hi G., My little girl now 5 has had them since she was three. THe only thing you will need to prepare yourself for is the noise. We call them the "click click" sh...
Parents Being a Pain
Asked by J.G. from Oklahoma City
on May 6, 2007
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Ok I am having some issues with my parents. I am 26 and finishing up my school. I was having a hard time taking care of my kids and going to school full time so we mov...
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- Hey there J., I first want to appaluade you for going back to school. I think that anytime you move back in with your parents it is hard. You mention that "things...
- Unlike some the very judgemental women who have responded to you I think you sound responsible in the fact that you have a DD I have a friend who was a single mom for ...
- First, I personally don't think anyone should sit in judgment of J. for asking for some advice. I don't think any of us are the perfect parents or kids for that matter...
My 23 Month Princess... Not Sleeping in Need Advice!
Asked by J.D. from Washington DC
on July 17, 2009
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My daughter is on a new kick. She wakes up everymorning at 3-4am and will not go back to bed/sleep unless I get into bed with her. We have tried to keep her up later...
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- Look I am never one to get into peoples spiritual lives....but heres my story. My son started doing the same thing once...and I was up several times during the night ...
- My daughter did the same thing but did not require us getting in bed with her. First, i would suggest not getting in bed with her - even if it means letting her cry i...
- I agree about trying earlier bedtime! Also, Brazelton recommends waking a child at 10 to disrupt the sleep cycle and says "most" children that age can then sleep 10-6...
Help with Allergies
Asked by A.S. from Houston
on March 3, 2009
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I need help. Let me start off, I have very bad allergies and it seems like they just came to after we had IKE come through Houston. I am from Chicago and never suffe...
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- I'm right there with Margot about the netti pot. My allergist took me off my primary allergy meds from the time I started trying to get pregnant and I'm still off the...
- Hi A., I've had bad allergies on and off throughout my life, so I know ho miserable you are feeling. What I have to suggest probably won't totally fix the problem, ...
- Okay. When I start feeling the symptoms of allergies from pollen in the air - I take Clariton D. It is behind the counter at any pharmacy and has antihistimine and dec...
Help Me Become a Better Time Miser
Asked by C.M. from York
on January 25, 2008
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I was not sure what category to place this under, but I need some help. I have a 6, almost 7 year old princess; and a 2 and 1/2 year old train conductor. My house is...
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- Decluttering is a good place to start. If they don't play with it, it is broken or it doesn't fit, get rid of it. Also, another suggestion I've heard works for a lot...
- C., I completely understand where you are coming from. I am a busy mom of 3. My children range in age from 5 to 16. They go to 3 different schools and both of us p...
- if you are looking for meal ideas, try kraftfoods.com and allrecipes.com allrecipes allows you to search, and if your family has a particular favorite food, you can...
Hair Care for an Active 3 Year Old
Asked by E.D. from Los Angeles
on June 12, 2009
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I would like advice - my 3 year old daughter has beautiful long hair that falls in ringlet curls. However, I am having difficulty brushing it because she screams the w...
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- I've tried a variety of products to try to tame my daughter's curly hair. She had gotten to the point that she liked her hair tangled and just to leave it alone. I k...
- Hi E., My girls (2 & almost 5) have very tight curls and what I do is when they shower at the end of the day I use an adult leave in conditioner and comb it through...
- I don't have the curl issue with my little girl, but when she was 4yo she literally got to the point to where she wouldn't let me brush her hair without a fight or a h...
Breastfeeding Help
Asked by C.W. from Victoria
on June 1, 2007
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Hi, I am about to have my second child and have a couple of questions about breastfeeding. I tried with all of my being to breastfeed my son whenhe was born. I had ...
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- With my first child she had a really hard time latching on so I had little milk for her, I pumped to get more milk flowing when she was done each time for a few weeks...
- Some people just do not produce enough milk, like myself and have to switch to formula, i used carnation formula from walmart, it is just as good as those expensive on...
- I don't know where you live but in Tyler at mother francis that have a great breastfeeding specialist. It is either free or a copay not sure. There is also a tea you...
Colic Help
Asked by K.D. from St. Louis
on April 16, 2008
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My 6 week old is suffering from colic. I've had the doctor look at her & he said there wasn't much to do...just use gas relief drops. I've had some suggestions from ot...
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- If you are nursing, try cutting dairy out of your diet or if your baby is formula fed, switch to soy. That was a huge help with my 2nd baby. Though honestly, with my f...
- Hi K. D My son is now 14month old. The first three month of his life he suffered from colic. Finally, someone requested a chiropractor. I was very hesistate at fi...
- First and foremost, remember that it will pass and probably pretty soon. My daughter had terrible colic. Even while we were still in the hospital, the nurse would co...
Please Help!!!
Asked by J.B. from Santa Barbara
on March 13, 2008
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I have two 12 year old step-kids and one is always beating up the other one ever since they were small. We've tried everything to stop him from doing it but nothing se...
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- Hi there! I so feel for you... and I understand, so there is no judgement here. Please get some therapy for yourself. You deserve it and as a step parent myself I unde...
- You and your husband have to set the example on how you want your kids to be right? So be the parents you should be and teach , love, and get help that you need. There...
- I am a 56 yr. old woman that has raised 2 sons of my own and 3 (yes 3) stepsons. The youngest of these was a handful,always fighting with my son. So maybe I can offer ...
