Afternoon Naps: Toddler, Water Toys
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6 Month Old - Sleep & Nap Issues
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on December 8, 2009
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I need some advice on sleep issues for my 6 month old daughter. I feel her sleep is such a mess, I'm not sure where to begin. Granted, she has a minor cold right now...
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- I hope this doesn't discourage you too much, but this sounds exactly like my sons. Neither of them seemed to require as much sleep as the books suggest or what my mos...
- Oh dear, this all sounds just like my first son. I can't offer much advice, as none of the sleep books worked for us (he's still a bad sleeper and he's almost 3!). But...
- K., Take heart. This is a phase. Usually at about 6 months there is a growth spurt. Part of her crankiness right now could also be from her cold. Six months i...
Taking a Shower
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on August 2, 2008
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I have a ten month old boy who is very active and walking. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can manage to shower while being home alone and keep him safe?...
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- When my daughter was younger I made sure her room was baby safe so she could play in it whenever she wanted and during my shower I would put a gate up to keep her in h...
- As much as it pains every mother to do it. Sometimes your kid just hs to cry. I have never been a big believer in being a maryter......... As a parent your life change...
- Take him in the shower with you.
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Down Time for SAHM
Asked by T.J. from Washington DC
on December 13, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom to a wonderfully active 21 month old son. My husband tells me that my time to relax is during the day while he is at work and I am home with my...
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- I became a sahm two years ago from a 15 yr career - I work much harder now than I ever have and no there is no downtime. I have been thinking a lot lately on how I ca...
- If there are no grand parents or family members near you that you trust with your son for a few hours once a week, hire a baby sitter during the day and go take a nap ...
- hee! that silly dad! i don't think he's a bad guy at all. nobody gets what it's like to be home with a toddler (or several) until they've done it. before i had kids ...
Three Year Old Will Not Sleep!!
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on January 8, 2010
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My three year old daughter has never been a good sleeper. She did go thru a phase when she was in the early part of her second year where she slept well but other than...
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- The book by Ferber "Solve your child's sleep problems" was my bible. Crying it out works too, but his method is gentler although a bit slower. My first I let cry out...
- What about putting her to sleep with you in your bed and then carrying her back to her own bed? Or, lie with her in her bed until you know she's asleep and then cre...
- It is possable that she has out grown her nap! My son,also 3, will take a nap but is up untill 10 or 11p. If I try to keep him up at nap time he will go to bed with a ...
Daily Summer Schedule
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2010
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Now that summer is approaching and my oldest will be out of school, I wanted to get some ideas for a daily schedule. My boys are 3 (turns 4 next month) and 6. Both wil...
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- My husband works from home and I leave the house about 7:15 and Shaun wakes up around 7ish regardless, the boy doesn't like sleeping. He is on a swim team which has p...
- Just wanted to mention/remind in your planning process: "Boredom breeds creativity" :) :) :)
- Breakfast, play time, get dressed, quick pick up and head out. Either outside for playtime before it gets too hot, run errands, go to a park, etc. Home for lunch, th...
Inexpensive 2 Yr Old Birthday Party Ideas WANTED
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2008
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My daughter will turn 2 in April and I am looking for inexpensive party ideas. At this age you also have to entertain not only the kids, but the adults and it starts ...
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- Hi E., I just got done with my sons second birthday party in October and every one there had a blast- at least from what I was told (but some of the moms actually as...
- At this age all you need is friends at the park or your house and a cake or cupcakes. Hold the party in the afternoon right after nap and before dinner. Provide coff...
- I don't know where you live but we took my 2 year old daughter to Adventure City in Stanton (near Buena Park) and she loved it! Very inexpensive admission prices.
Cruise Advice Needed
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on March 12, 2010
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We're going on a cruise for spring break--yay!!!!
Do you think we should invest in a good walkie-talkie set? I read someone's advice that they used a set because it's...
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- I just went on a Carnival cruise. My friends had their kids in the kids zone thing that they do - and the cruise line gave my friends a cellphone/pager to carry with t...
- Hi Just curious what cruise ship you are going on? I am going over spring break as well. My son just turned 13. We are sailing on Royal Carribean Liberty of the Seas.
- I don't know if they'd be allowed, but if they are, they might be handy. We didn't realize how much we relied on cell phones til we were out in the ocean with no servi...
Bath Time??
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on January 28, 2009
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So, I am trying to get us in sinc here. We have never been a family to stay with a schedule. I have in the last month trying to get us on one that works for us. So ...
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- Im pg with our 3rd. Right now we give the older 2 a bath every other night. Sometimes its every 3 nights. Our plan when the baby is here is to switch off nights. ...
- Wash 'em when they're stinky and let 'em play as long as they want!! Especially the oldest. If the older 2 can share the tub, fine, but you might want to let them each...
- My kids take a bath or shower every other day (unless they do something to get really dirty and have to have one). A daily bath really dries my son's skin out, especi...
I Have to say..what Did You Do Today?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on May 20, 2011
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If today was the last day I get to spend here on earth...It was a pretty good day....My internet has been only working on and off today...So, it was like god giving me...
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- We've been at Children's Hosp for the past 2 weeks... today we got a central line replaced by I.R., met with pulmonary 4 times, I took a shower and washed my hair (yay...
- It sounds like you had an awesome day! Go you! My day was a rough one. I worked 9 hours today. At work I had to deal with employees feuding with one another. Ug...
- hmmmm...well first I was nauseated and tired all day, the glories of pregnancy... I got up my hubby said we should all go to breakfast together, something we never do...
