Adult Child: Elmo
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Bithday Party Gift Bags
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on August 7, 2008
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I am looking for ideas for gift give-a-ways for my son and daughters birthday party next weekend. The ages of the kids are around age 2-5, and I hate the idea of givin...
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- I would suggest buying cheap coloring books and crayons. Wrap them up and thats it. You can get everything you will need at a dollar store. This should be under $20 bu...
- This is a great time for getting school supplies cheap. A friend of mine made an 'art bag' with crayons and markers and a small coloring book. She bought everything at...
- I saw that you had several responses, and did not read them, but thought I would add my .02. For my daughter's b-day, I gave out bags with coloring books, (you can ge...
Advice Needed on Balancing Work and Family
Asked by B.N. from Chicago
on February 11, 2008
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I am new to this so bare with me. I work from home as well as watch a 9 month old baby (friend of ours son). I have a daughter who is 3yrs old goes to preschool twic...
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- Hi B.! I've been struggling with this issue for a long time. I don't know if I have any answers for you, but I may have some advice that might help. I'm in a similar ...
- Yes we really have to be creative to fit it all(or most of it) in. I use exercise videos (50 min) or an elliptical machine (30) in front of the TV. I think of exercise...
- Do you have any time in the mornings? Could you exercise 2 mornings, and one evening a week? There is always a trade off in our time, and you need to put your n...
B-day Gift Idea
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter will be two in a couple of weeks. I also have a four year old girl and I am at a dead end as to what to get my youngest for her b-day. We live in a townh...
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- For the birthday party - you could totally do a pot-luck bbq. Hotdogs for the kiddos and hamburger patties or chicken for the adults. What is your daughter into? Pr...
- You know you might try looking for outdoor stuff on Craigslist. Even though it's not technically "new" it's new to them and kids don't care. It's a cheaper way to ge...
- For the party...Will there be alot of other kids? I am with the dress-up idea if there will be. My boys only have maybe two other kids that usually come to there par...
Babies & Watching TV?!
Asked by S.D. from Albuquerque
on October 29, 2008
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I'm a first time mom with a 4mon old. I have people telling me not to let her watch tv. I've heard it can be over stimulating, and I don't want to do that. However, ha...
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- Hi S., I don't think watching TV in it's self is bad, just don't let it become a babysitter. We have not had regular TV for over 4 years now. We have a TV for watch...
- Yes, there is research that babies who DON"T watch tv till after 2 years of age tend to have slightly higher IQ's. However, there is nothing in the study to say WHAT ...
- I'm not sure if there has been scientific finding int hat statement but as long as you daughter doesn't stay sitting in front of tv all day or for too many hrs at one ...
Advice for Potty Training
Asked by B.C. from Fayetteville
on August 3, 2008
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I have a 2 and 1/2 year old boy. He goes willingly on the potty and has even done #2 on the potty IF someone takes him or if he is running around the home naked; howev...
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- All I can say is keep trying and be patient. When he is ready, and not before, he will start going on his own. My 1st two children were trained at age 2. Not so wit...
- B., Every child develops differently... seriously, as different as all of are, me from you etc.. so is your little boy. More than likely, he will be completely PT by...
- Hi! My son just recently turned 2 and was showing signs of being ready to use the potty. We bought him Batman underwear and told him that he would make Batman sad if h...
Need Help with Potty Training
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on March 12, 2008
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I have a 3 year old son who is perfectly "pee" potty trained. He wears big boy underwear all day and night and does not have accidents. However, he refuses to poop i...
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- We had the same problem with our second son. I can tell you from experience that taking toys (things) away from him will not work. You just need to keep a positive at...
- I don't think punishing him is going to help in this situation, maybe if he had been poop trained but was just being lazy it would. In this situation you can try to "...
- Does he sit or stand to pee? I'm sure you've probably already tried this, but it worked for us after my son had a surgery down there and was afraid of the evil toilet...
1St Birthday Party Ideas "Help!"
Asked by J.S. from Colorado Springs
on January 9, 2008
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Ok, so I am trying to plan my daughters first birthday. It will be in February and I am having trouble finding ideas to get started. I have not decided on a theme or...
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- I've been thinking about that too. I was kind of thinking of going with some kind of animal theme. Maybe zoo animals or farm animals. They make really cute animal s...
- For both of my daughters I kept it simple. I went with a non specific theme (no Elmo or Dora), just brightly colored flowers. I did just cake and ice cream (made the...
- Hi, The railroad parks are great. McCormick stillman in Scottsdale or Desert Breeze in Chandler. There is also a great park in Gilbert, Freestone. Good luck and ha...
Child Walks Away
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on April 16, 2008
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I need help my youngest who is 4,he almost always walks away the second that my back is turned. I have tried everything to get him to understand that he can not do thi...
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- Hi J., I agree with other peoples' advice to put a harness/"leash" on your child (Babies R Us carries it), if you must take your child with you for your errands. O...
- Do you shop at stores w/carts? If so put him in it. I worked retail at one time. The whole purpose of the cart is not only for you to put items in but to put children ...
- You've gotten a lot of advice, so I guess I'll add to it =) We "practice" a lot. First, we practice at home. We pretend we're in a public place and we practice the ...
Taking 14 Month Old on 5 Hour Flight...
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2009
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Hi moms,
I'm completely terrified about taking my little one on vacation with us, but I really want to go! It is about a 5 hour flight and we will be in coach seati...
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- Benedryl! Not kidding. I did not know about this and the flight over to Hawaii was absolutely dreadful - If I could have I would have jumped out of the plane and swam ...
- I have traveled on 4 hour flights with my daughter a few times and we are leaving Tuesday for another vacation. She is now 15 months. The thing I have brought each tim...
- Hi T., I have been taking my son on long flights since he was very young -- and it is not hard at all! SEVEN TIPS FOR HAPPY TRAVELING: 1) Nurse or give your c...
How Old Is Too Old to "Trick or Treat?"
Asked by M.G. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2008
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Hello Moms!
I have two sons, ages 8 and 11. Our neighborhood cul-de-sac has a friendly BBQ every Halloween. We bring out our moon bounce, bbq's and fire pit and a...
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- I don't think 11 is too old , I myself was 17 when I stopped Trick or Treating , and no one on my street said anything to me of course they all knew me after 13 years ...
- I think High School is too old to trick or treat, but one is NEVER to old to wear a costume!
- Oh, those grandmas and their beliefs! Explain to your son that Grandma is entitled to her opinion, and he needs to be respectful of that, but that sometimes the viewpo...
