Aches & Pains: Puppets
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Bath Time Is No Fun - Help Bring Back the Smiles
Asked by L.A. from Seattle
on April 12, 2008
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Help I need suggestions - this last week bath time has become a nightmare with my 2 year old daughter (28 months)- there are tears and screaming and grabbing. I'm not...
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- My daughter did the same thing around 18 months, my mom told me to try playing in the tub with no water and in our clothing with her bath toys, then slowly I started t...
- Have you tried a sink bath? My girls used to love it when they were smaller. They got to sit on the bathroom counter, with me right there of course, and put their fe...
- Maybe you have tried this but I have found the best thing to do is get in the tub with her. My daughter has twin girls about year and a half and we had a similar prob...
Mommy Help...
Asked by J.A. from Yuma
on November 12, 2008
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Alright I need help, I have had the hardest time controling my anger toward my 3yr old. He is refusing to take naps, and then if there is a possibility that a nap is t...
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- J., I can really sympathize. My daughter turns three in January. She back talks like a teenager. I really hate to say this, but he may be out growing naps. See if ...
- Hi J., It sounds like you're really frustrated and needing some time for you. Avoid the spanking trap, especially because it sounds like you're spanking out of your ow...
- He might be seeking attention. Because you have a new baby, you might be unintentionally giving him less one-on-one time than he was accustomed to before he had a sibl...
Daughter Keeps Saying That She's Scared...
Asked by L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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My 2 yr. old daughter keeps telling us that she is scared of things. Sometimes, it seems like she is just startled by something, like when one of our cats runs around...
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- my daughter is doing the same thing right now (she's three) - from shadows, to the dark, and pictures in books - i think its normal and hopefully just a phase :)
- I noticed my son does weird stuff like that now. Things that never bothered him before (lawn mower sounds, thunderstorms - which are common fears I know) are very frig...
- My almost three year old when through the 2 year old paranoia stage. :) The blinds in her room turned in to a monster, the sweet little bunny outside was somewhere i...
Help with Good Behavior in Public...
Asked by H.J. from Salt Lake City
on April 2, 2008
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We go to church on Sundays and there is a 1 hour block that we need the children to be more reverent. I am at a lost there are 3 so I usually end up with the baby and ...
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- Hi H., I have two grandchildren 2 and 4, and our church has an awesome children's program. If you would like a little peace of mind and time to worship, Southeast Chr...
- H., Wow! I am SO glad that I am not alone on this situation. :) I have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old and one on the way. I have tried many things, and just recently I ...
- I have no intention to have my daughter attend service with me until she is five years old. Making a 2 yr old sit through an hour of service is not a reasonable expec...
Discipline Help
Asked by R.S. from New York
on July 27, 2008
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I have two sons one is 6 and the other is 14 months, I am very experienced with children from being a pre-school teacher in the past and now a social worker for a scho...
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- Is he involved with sports, does he have a hobby that requires his attention and energy (and I do not mean pets)? He probably just needs something, and he doesn't know...
- R., Oh, I so want to see what happens here - my son is a biter, though I have been working with him (he's only 11 months, but a bite is a bite!) Where does your h...
- Hi, If you can stand back and think about when these behaviors have occurred it might help you to prevent them again. Does it happen at the same times every day?...
12 Hours Flight! Need Help !
Asked by M.M. from New York
on January 4, 2008
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We are moving next week to China...12 hours flight from Europe to Hong Kong. My daughter is 17 months old and we reserved a seat for her. I hope that this is going to...
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- If she's not too "mouthy"- Playdough, WonderColor finger paints, stickers and paper. My 18 mos old can play with these for a while! Good luck, have fun!
- What a wonderful adventure you have coming up. It's great that you got her her own seat. If nothing else, that's going to make YOU more comfortable. As a freque...
- First thing... I went for 17 days to Tokyo, Yokahama, Yokusuka, and Kyoto to visit a friend who moved there temporarily for work. I loved it and cried when I had to l...
Help!! My 3 Month Old Baby Wants to Be Held All the Time.
Asked by N.R. from Seattle
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 month old baby girl and literally cant put her down for a second because she starts crying. I can't get anything done with her. Any suggestions on what to d...
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- for a little one, the Moby! soft comfy and easy (except for getting into it the first time- you'll look like a rhythmic gymnast!). The Ergo works great when they...
- Hi N., This sounds like a temperment problem. Your daughter just needs that closeness and love at this age. I don't think I would try to break her of it. I would buy ...
- hi N., My little lady is the same way. I found that if I put her in the swing and face it out the window to where she can see the moving trees she is good for a while...
First Time Traveler Lots of Questions Please Help
Asked by M.A. from Houston
on April 26, 2008
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Hello I need help! Im going to flight from Texas to California in a couple of months with my baby she would be 10 months in that time and I dont know a thing on what t...
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- Hi M., When We(Daugther and me) travel to Mexico, we do some of this things: 1. I buy (days before) a new toy but I will not let her have it until we are at the pl...
- Relax a little, it wont be that bad. I know that pressure of the up and down in the plane will affect her ears and might cause pain. When I would fly from MI to TX ...
- Airlines often have a "Traveling with child/infant" section on their website. If you don't find everything you need to know there, call the airline and ask your questi...
Help with New Girlfriend
Asked by J.K. from Madison
on January 18, 2009
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Hello my wonderful moms. I am a divorced (as of 11/08) mom of 2. I recently found out that my ex is dating. He has been with the gf for less than a month and he has ha...
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- Hi J., I am so sorry you are going through this, but please look at it as a learning experience. I have been right where you are, down to the letter! I would reco...
- Wow - you have gotten some great advice, but I'd like to "second" some of it. First, as far as questioning your decision, if your ex is already dating someone, I have...
- I was in your situation a long time ago and understand your pain. Your ex is not going to change but you will soon realize there is life after divorce. My ex didn't wa...
Mom of a Three Year Old Needs Help
Asked by C.M. from Philadelphia
on October 2, 2006
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Hello:
Any suggestions for a once calm, easy going little boy now a raging 3 year old who fights me on everything! I am a believer in routine to a degree and have no...
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- C., You sound like you are describing my son to a tee! He is three years old, too, and EXTREMELY independent. He insists on opening and closing all doors himself,...
- I wish I had advice to offer you - but I am in the exact same situation! My son will be three on Halloween and he is at times the sweetest, most polite and charming k...
- Hi, C.. I'm Mimi. Perhaps you've tried this, but my suggestion is to imitate his behavior, in other words create a game with him, since that is the game he wants to...
