Attitude & Moods: Simmons
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Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
Crappy nights….and I Mean Crappy!
Asked by M.K. from Norfolk
on February 25, 2008
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Our 4 month old daughter was sleeping through the night at 2 ½ months. About three weeks ago, she started to have #2’s in the night that would wake her. These #2â...
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- Hi M., Have you called her pediatrician? D.
- Well sometimes that can have something to do with what you feed her before she goes to bed, How late she eates, and if she has any allergies. I know my son get the loo...
- In April the College Park chapter of Mocha Moms is teaming up with the Laurel Moms Club to bring nationally renowned speaker Kim West author of “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TI...
What to Make of Unpredictable Co-workers?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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I've been working with the same group of women in my office for over 10 years. Everyday I don't know what to expect. These women are all in their mid thirties and ea...
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- It is what it is. If you keep it work related and professional you can not offend.
- I don't work anymore, but i see this with moms at school and at kids events. I decided I am not going to talk to those women and just ignore them always. Well, I am s...
- I fall in that same age group too, so I don't think it's the age. I honestly can't explain the behavior, maybe they all have been snobs all their life. I think you a...
Family Physician
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on September 22, 2007
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I'm wanting to find a new family doctor for myself.The one I'm seeing now is well has a new staff every time I visit and are not friendly at all they have that getin a...
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- We use Dr.Cruthers in Allen. He has a great staff, and is very thourough.
- My husband and I just found a good doctor last month. We are very very pleased with this doctor. They all have such a great bedside manner, and are very caring people....
- I am not sure where you live but we see Dr. Sheridan Scott Evans in McKinney on Virginia and really like him. They are a smaller practice, great nurse, and very friend...
Need Crib Mattress Help
Asked by A.N. from Philadelphia
on January 12, 2009
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Hoping to get some advice/feedback... I need to buy a new crib mattress for a baby due in March and I haven't bought one in over 6 years! Is there any specific brands...
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- This is how I would (and did!) approach it...decide what amount you want to spend and buy the best one for that amount. You can put a cushy mattress pad on any mattress!
- I went with the Serta and I like it (mine was about $95). The only complaint I have about matresses in general are that they have a flimsy cover compared to just 8 yea...
- We also have the Ikea crib mattress, but I think ours was a bit more expensive than $20 (we got the one with springs, I think, rather than the foam one ... that was my...
10 Month Old Putting Tongue Out
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2011
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I don't remember my son ever doing this as a baby(I mean his early months..:-)). But past couple months I see him putting his tongue out most of the time. He is playin...
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- Yep, it's normal. Probably teething, or he just likes the sensation. Nothing you can do about it at this age... just wait and it will pass. As for your relatives, the...
- he has just discovered a new toy. he'll quit when his tougue dries out. they are not going to ask why he does it if they have ever had a baby.
- ha ha I wish I could send you a picture of my LO doing this...she did it all the time at this age..just discovered another part of his body...a new toy..ha ha
Future SAHM Seeking Additional Income
Asked by S.F. from Atlanta
on May 9, 2008
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I am hoping there are a few SAHM moms out there who have been able to find work from home. I am currently working full time but am trying my best to find a way to sta...
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- As grandparents, we work from home while babysitting our 4 year old grandchild....... We have a product brokerage company and empowers people to choose an area that i...
- Hi S., You can check the Good Morning America's web site, they have a link to a lot of homebased jobs that have been investigated and are legits. They have very oft...
- Hi S., You might like to try selling Mary Kay cosmetics. You can have book parties from your friends, or you can go to a friends house and do a party. You can sch...
Seeking a Pediatrician in McKinney Who Is Open to Alternative Vaccine Schedule
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on August 19, 2008
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a new pediatrician who will be open to doing an alternative vaccine schedule to space out the aluminum containing shots. I live in McKin...
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- Hi A., I see Dr. Nicole Sutton also and she's great. She listens to your concerns and is very open to an alternative schedule. Dr. Blatt in that same practice (Pe...
- Hi A., My family sees Dr. Nelson Simmons. His practice is called Personal MD. He is wonderful! I believe in a lot of "alternative" medicine and although he is a "tr...
- I have used All About Children Pediatrics in McKinney. Dr. McConnell is no longer there and she was my favorite. Dr. Smith is good and I know they will work with you. ...
North County Pre-schools?
Asked by E.R. from St. Louis
on December 19, 2007
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My little girl is potty-trained and will be three on Christmas day. I selected a pre-school for her when I was expecting, but they have since moved to Wentzville. We h...
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- Check out the Sacred Heart Villa. It is on The Hill in South City. I know it is not in N. County but it is a very respected facility in St. Louis. It is a Catholic ...
- I will be sending my son to St Norbert Catholic School. They have a a full day preschool program for 3's and 4's. It is in Florissant, MO. It is an actually school tha...
- The Florissant Community college has an early child care center. The teachers there are education students (I believe.) The draw back is that they are closed for abou...
First Big Kid Bed
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on November 24, 2007
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Hi,
We are about to transition our almost 3 year old to a big boy bed. I called a couple mattress stores and felt like I was buying a used car!
I am wondering if you...
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- I feel since little ones don't weigh very much that a regular mattress is just fine. I hate how the stores never carry the same exact brands and models so that you ca...
- We ran into the same issue when we were buying a big boy bed for my now 4 year old. I asked around and got conflicting stories. Here's what my dad told me (who is ...
- We transitioned our daughter into a big-girl bed at 34 months. We went to Verlo in Mundelein. They have stores all over the Chicagoland area. They did not sell or e...
