Aches & Pains: Teddy Bears
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Growing Pains ?? Help!
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on March 24, 2008
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Hi I have a few questions on one issue I am having with my 4 year old son. Maybe someone has had this experience and has some appreciated advice for me! Alright here...
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- Hi B.. I myself have never experienced this problem but I wonder if maybe soaking the feet in a warm water before bed would help or even a little foot massage. Not for...
- Without having looked at anyone elses responses I would say that it is probably a "charley-horse". Remember when you were pregnant - they said they might happen. It ...
- B., I used to get cramps in the arches of my feet when I was younger and they ARE painful. Sometimes cramps are a sign of low potassium. Does he like bananas? Al...
Help Please
Asked by L.S. from Atlanta
on August 10, 2007
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My daughter is almost 7 months, she always sleeps while I am nursing her and she gets up so many times at night to nurse she wont go back to sleep until she nurse. We...
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- I remember those days. I did not co sleep, but I did breastfeed all of my children until they were a little over a year old. I was up most of the night with my first b...
- It is normal for a child who is used to the closeness and warmth of breastfeeding to want to be close to mom, to associate sleep with being next to mom's skin, and to ...
- I like this author alot, and noticed it in the google ads - http://www.pantley.com/E./advice/index.html I would read and listen to tips, then just do what you feel co...
Decorating
Asked by C.W. from Washington DC
on April 9, 2009
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In the process of giving my five year old a big girl room - I think I may be offending the soon to be 18 year old step-daughter. First, I live in a townhouse. Three ...
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- Your SD is 18, so it sounds like she may need a lesson in acting her age. If she has her own room at home I wouldn't worry about her having one at yours. Is she in c...
- Keep in mind that back 60 years ago.....multiple children in a family DID NOT get their own room. and if she has slept over that little, you have a couch, right? How...
- You can give your stepkids a guest room if they are rarely over, but allow them to have their place for their things. My stepson got his own room when he went to colle...
Looking for Help with What to Do with Different Sides of Having Another Child
Asked by M.D. from Detroit
on April 13, 2009
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Okay. I want another child and my husband doesn't. We have a 5.5 and a 3.5 year old. My husband is 35 and I am 32. We both have good jobs and we believe we are saf...
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- Good Morning, I can feel your issue, in the beginning my husband and I did not want anymore children I have two boys 9 and 5. Now, however, I am feeling like I want...
- I think its sad if you have more kids and put them in day care. Sorry that sounds Bad, But Why Have them if your not gonna raise them really?
- Well mt husband said he didn't want a 5th child. but I did. He was very dead against it but he sid he would consider another I told him I understood if we have anothe...
Need Suggestions to Help Get Son to Sleep in His Crib.
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on March 31, 2007
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My son who is almost 5 weeks old has slept in bed with me and my husband since we brought him home. At his one month check-up his doctor said now is the time to get hi...
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- The Baby Whisperer is great. I have been doing it since day one. Some of it takes lots of disipline on your part but you will be glad you followed it. GOod Luck!
- Your son needs to learn to FALL asleep in his crib. As you notice him getting tired and doing his little "tired" signs, thats when you need to put him to bed. I have a...
- First of all Congrats on your little blessing. My youngest has always slept in my room being a single mom from the time I was 16 wks pregnant. When he was just days he...
Help! 7 Mo. Old Not Sleeping!
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on September 16, 2008
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Aagh! I need help/suggestions for my 7 mo. old boy who still wakes several times during the night. I've done everything: I'm feeding him more during the day and eve...
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- He could be missing the feel, sound of his mother's heartbeat. I'd try to invest in one of those teddy bears that makes a heart beat sound. It's worth the money to hav...
- My heart goes out to you I have five children and I know what you are talking about. Durin gthe day does he get naps? IF so try to give only one Mid day, and no long...
- You have received some really great advice! It must be confusing since some of it contradicts others advice. I guess you just need to try everything and see what work...
Dealing with Dog and Baby
Asked by T.E. from Los Angeles
on February 26, 2007
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I am having a very very difficult time with my husband's dog. We've been together for 7 years, and the dog was never really a problem until I had a baby. I should sa...
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- Hi T., First you have to find out why the dog is such a big deal. Seriously many of us go about things superficially. It seems to me this is much deeper for you tha...
- Hi T., One thing that I would suggest is make your husband take the dog to work with him one time. Let him see how hard it is to work with the dog. Most guys dont u...
- Hello T., I'm sorry to hear about your dog problems. I do have to agree with the responses that say you have to work with your dog to get it to behave. Unfortunatel...
Preparing Children For/coping with Impending Death of Grandma/mom from Cancer
Asked by T.D. from Salt Lake City
on August 5, 2008
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How have you dealt with caring for a parent struggling with terminal cancer (or any illness, for that matter) and helping your children prepare for their death? How d...
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- I also had a mom who refused hospice. One day she phoned me and my sister and told us it was time to go to hospice. (Her bedsores were too extreme for her to handle,...
- T.- What a nighmare. My brother and I were at odds about hospice AFTER my mother's death. He thought that she gave up knowing we put her in hospice. I believe that...
- What wonderful advice from everyone else! My MIL has terminal cancer, and it has been quite a roller coaster ride. My children are 7,5,and 3, and know Grandma is sic...
Odd Toddler Behaviors
Asked by L.S. from Detroit
on January 11, 2011
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My 27 month old son will grab his neck at times. Not to inflict pain but to soothe himself (I hope) He pushes his two index fingers together on a roll of skin on his...
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- My nephew needed to pinch people. I really mean it. He would sit in the chair and pinch. He was doing it to my MIL and when I told her that surely that hurt, she le...
- If you are worried that this is a sensory issue, it sounds more like a soothing behavior to me. If you have other sensory seeking behaviors that pop up, or that you w...
- Sounds like a self-soothing technique for him. My sons did the belly button rubbing too, it was a step up from the hands down the pants thing. They never had a love...
Seeking Others Experiences
Asked by L.B. from Denver
on November 4, 2008
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First I want everyone to know how thankful I am to have all these great Moms in one place to share with. You are all special, wonderful people!
Okay, here is my si...
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- L.- I am so sorry to hear of your life changes. This is so tough on everyone! God be with you and your family. We recently moved my husbands sister into our home....
- I would say that if you have to move her in, it will be good for your kids. My mother lived with my grandmother while she was ailing and my sister and her small childr...
- My parents passed away, quickly and suddently and my children never knew them. Yes, it will be a huge adjustment for your family but I can say you deserve those preci...
