ADD/ADHD Resources: Meijer
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How to Add Cereal to a Bottle
Asked by B. from Lexington
on December 11, 2006
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I have a question about adding cereal to a bottle. I have tried to add a small amount of rice cereal to my son's bottle, but it only clogs up the hole in the nipple. I...
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- I am not too familiar with the Playtex Nurser System because I use the Playtex Ventair System and they have different two different sizes for nipples. Stage 1 and Stag...
- They have a spcial kind of bottle that you can use for it...I think they have it at babies r us. I can't remember where I have seen it. Sorry I couldn't be of more h...
- I have never done this or used it but I know they have special bottles made just for cereal feeding have you tried looking for one of those at the store? I know when m...
Daughter Won't Eat Breakfast Before School
Asked by A.A. from Lansing
on September 7, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
The school year is beginning and I know that it benefits a child when they eat breakfast before going to school. My seven year old daughter is not a bi...
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- Hi A., Around here we love the Carnation Instant Breakfast. You can put it into the blender with a little bit of milk and some ice cream to make a great shake. You ...
- I was the same way as a kid. I had a hard time getting up in the morning and I always felt like I was going to throw up (and did so on many mornings). When I was goi...
- I have the same issue in my house with my 11 year old daughter. I have found that she LOVES Smoothies...so I am now going to make smoothies a few times a week for bre...
Gluten, Soy, Dairy, Corn & Sugar free...Need Help!!
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 16, 2010
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In trying to figure out what foods are causing autoimmune issues for me my doc. has suggested an elimination diet. I am looking for recipes, bakeries, ideas, thoughts ...
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- I am just learning more about this, and my sister sent me a short article from the Detroit News that featured a book and a couple of recipes. The recipe book is calle...
- We are gluten-free, sugar-free, eat only very specific dairy, and though the rest of my house is not corn-free (we are getting there!), I am because I have noticed a r...
- Find yourself a good natural foods store in your area. They carry cook books that are great and you can buy things there.
Backpacks & Lunchboxes
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 7, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm trying to get a "jump start" on prepping my DD who will start Kindergarten at the end of August. I wanted to ask your opinions as to whether its worth th...
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- I have 2 of my kids in school already...1 going into 4th grade and the other going into 1st grade, so my advice comes from experience. Go with the cheaper ones. They...
- Hello, I would try- The Lunchbots- to hold the actual food. They are safe unlike some that you would find in stores. You can order them online, or at certain stores de...
- My daughter just finished kindergarten and her Disney Princess backpack will not survive another year as it practically has holes in the bottom. I got it very inexpen...
2Nd Grader with Possible Learning Disability
Asked by K.M. from Cincinnati
on March 17, 2008
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I have a 7-year-old son in the second grade. My husband and I just went to a scheduled parent/teacher conference this past week and we have found out that our son may...
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- I, too, would recommend an evaluation by a developmental optometrist. You should also have him evaluated by an occupational therapist. Some of these issues can be re...
- I don't know what state you are located in currently, but let me tell you....I teach children with special needs in Kentucky and it's so so so difficult for a student ...
- Before you get stuck on the idea he has ADD or ADHD have the school test him for a learning disability. I am not sure where you are located but here if you request the...
Guilt over Son's Premature Birth
Asked by L.L. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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Hi ladies,
I'm new to this site and in need of an honest opinion about my son's birth. My son was born a few months ago and he was born at 31 weeks and I feel like...
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- I think any time anything happens like this, we second guess ourselves. You trusted in the medical professionals, whose job it is to know and test and follow up. Y...
- Honestly, this could be me writing this story! I was "leaking" for a few weeks but remembered my friend telling me that it was normal to lose control of your bladder ...
- You have a healthy baby. You did the best you could with the information you had. There's no use dwelling on the past, only on the future and it sounds like your littl...
Need Ideas to Cut Costs
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on November 2, 2008
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I am really nervous. Money is really tight! We can't make the bills this month and we have been set back more and more over the last few months. I am a stay at home mo...
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- Hi S., You have gotten alot of good advice. I just wanted to tell you that I think the website Chell was trying to tell you is called Esay.com. It has alot of local...
- S., Seems you're doing all you can! Why doesn't hubby want you to get a job? Could be you MENTALLY need it, not only for your well being, but to feel like you're ...
- Hi S., I would say try childcare in your home. I just started doing that and i love it. Also,i find that grocery shopping at walmart helps us alot....for 4 of us i sp...
Elimination Diets
Asked by L.J. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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My 2.5 year old daughter is displaying a lot of behavioral problems. I am getting her tested for developmental problems, but I suspect she may have a food allergy tha...
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- Hi my name is Carolyn I have a son who just turned 6, He has food allergies. It run in my family. My suggestion to you is to really watch the colors in foods yellow ...
- www.feingold.org Look up this site. It's great! He wrote a book called "why my child can't behave". My sister read the book and loves it...it's really helped my ni...
- I don't have any book recommendations but with both my boys they could not have anything with red dye in it. It made them crazy, so that is something you might start ...
Potty Training Time
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on December 8, 2009
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So I realize it's time to really start with the potty training of my son. I think he's ready...but I am wondering if any of you wonderful moms out there who have alrea...
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- I agree with Ginny. My son expressed an interest when at Daycare, but then fell away from it. He was not fully trained until he began Preschool at age four. Even at th...
- I don't think he's a late bloomer at all! We potty trained my son at 3 and he took to it right away. (Blessed, I know! My daughter has not been so easy) He simply wasn...
- First of all I am the Mom to 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls. Both my boys did not potty tain until after 3. No matter what anyone says most, not all, boys train later. ...
My Nine Years Old Is Having a Hard Time in School.
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on March 11, 2008
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I have a 9 year old boy who is currently in 4th grade. This year his grades have dropped dramatically. He has a hard time paying attention. Now, before everyone sta...
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- Hi N., I am 36 years old and have 5 half brothers between the ages of 9 and 16 yrs old. Here is a great article that my step mom and I have found to be helpful. ...
- Just a question - how is he doing with reading? About 4th grade there is a big shift where kids are expected to be able to read a lot more not just to learn to read (...
- Hi N. .. Just reading the title, I knew you had a boy. Typically Boys are the ones that teachers have problems with. Especially one that doesn't have the button for...
