Babysitting the Grand Kids
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First Child Is Starting All Day Kindergarten, What Kind of Lunch to Provide?
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on August 28, 2008
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My two children are starting school next week and the youngest is going to go to Pre K and that is only 1/2 day and his lunch will be provided as part of the program b...
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- At our school, my daughter went to all day kindergarden last year, they have aides so are there just to help the kids open up milk cartons, thermos bottles, etc. Ask ...
- Hi D. First, my love and thoughts go out to you. I am sorry to hear about your husband's death. About your daughter, I have a child in 3rd grade and one in 2nd....
- If it's easier or you prefer to buy the lunches the school makes then don't worry about your little one. I have a 5 yr old boy in Kindergarten. They help them with th...
How Teach Granddaughter to Share
Asked by J.O. from Austin
on March 11, 2009
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I am caring for my grandchildren while their parents work. My 6 1/2 year old granddaughter is developmentally delayed because of an inherited metabolic disorder, and ...
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- When my son was about a year and a half I did this with him: I sat him down on the floor if front of me face-to-face. I got a pile of his favorite toys (cars) and put...
- Start with treating her as a two year old. Give her time out and make her stay there and tell her why. This may be how to start. Good luck and God love you and your fa...
- Hi J.. I, too have a 3yo (your granddaughter’s cognitive age) and 18 month old twins. My 3yo also wants what they have. This is normal for their age and actually...
In-home Child Care
Asked by L.2. from Kansas City
on September 28, 2010
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A good friend of mine has watched my two children (3 1/2 and 20 months) for the past 15 months now. We love her dearly and think that she does a great job. She is a ...
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- That's just right, we had a 4 and 6yr old and got $200/wk (but the older they get the easier the work, so it goes down some). Lucky to have someone you like and trust.
- I think that sounds really reasonable. Our in-home day care is $40/day/child, but she provides all food and often takes the kids to the library or the park, or places ...
- Sounds reasonable. I know daycare and preschool rates range from about $800-$1200 per month...but your friend gets to stay home and that is a huge benefit...
Diabetic Child
Asked by D.K. from San Francisco
on November 15, 2007
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First off I want to Thank everyone who responded with hoilday ideas for my diabetic child. My new concern is, I have been working closely with the diabetic specialist...
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- Hi Good news! Here are the numbers...I noticed they may have the same team that helps the gestational diabetics mom. The phone number is the same and its at the Con...
- Are you asking about a second opinion because you think something is missing/wrong with your current doctor? Are you seeing a 'diabetic specialist' or a pediatric endo...
- Hi D., A good website that I would recommend for recipes and other ideas is www.everydayeating.com. Also, you can search at your local bakeries or pie shops and ask...
How Much to Pay a Grandparent for Day Care?
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2011
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We just found out that my MIL is willing to move in with us to care for our little one. Long story short, she lived with us before, but after a year, decided she was ...
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- Probably a good answer to this is to determine what it's worth to you and what is acceptable to her.
- I have a neighbor/friend who has a live in nanny for her 2yr old son. The nanny has a bedroom and gets food and room provided to her. On the weekends, she leaves the...
- I was paying $250 a week for a daycare center M-F. Friends that have nannied in the past have made $500 + a week but that was for 2 children and they just had a salar...
Child Proofing My Home
Asked by L.C. from Killeen
on December 13, 2008
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My cousin and her three children are coming to visit for about a week this month. She told me that I need to child proof my home before she gets here. I never "child p...
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- Do you have friends with children around their age or maybe a little bit older, they may be able to loan or give you some as they are cleaning out the garage to get to...
- OK, so here is my take. A normal person would expect the outlets covered, but that should be your ONLY expense if you chose, but my fathe-in-law just put duct-tape ov...
- The biggest thing is putting away things that you don't want broke, damaged, or swallowed. And making sure the kids can run around the house with enough freedom. YOu...
One and Only Child
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on May 1, 2012
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I have been going back and forth for the last year about having more children. We have one beautiful 4 year old girl who is the light of our l...
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- Our one and only daughter is 17 1/2 and a Junior in High School. We couldn't be happier. I knew from pregnancy on that just 1 made our family complete and I never...
- I only had one because I was a single mom for a long time & one was all I could afford without government assistance. I was sad about it for awhile, but it truely ...
- I agree with J L. I'm an only child and hated it. My mom is my only family left, besides my husband and kids. I do have a cousin who is 9 years younger than me, but ...
Have I Deprived My Child?
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on July 23, 2008
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I have been a stay at home mom since my almost 4 year old daughter was born. She was a surprise and my husband was still in college when we had her(he took a couple of...
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- Absolutely not, you have not deprived your child (in fact I am jealous). This obsession with daycare, play dates etc. is new. Not long ago it was more common to not ...
- You are definitely not a bad mother for waiting. Kids need as much time with their parents as possible! Your love and attention thus far will only help her. Sure, s...
- You're a wonderful mother! I was never in daycare as a child, and I'm pretty socialable. I can't remember loving school much ever, but I did well at it and never fel...
School Attacking Granddaughter?
Asked by A.R. from Charlotte
on February 3, 2011
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I asked a question yesterday about my granddaughters hemp necklace. I went to the school, and it has only gotten worse. I was able to get the necklace back but now the...
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- sorry, but i'm with you. a hemp necklace does not mean 'pot smoker', nor does a laid-back personality indicate a stoner. unless they have much better reason than this ...
- A., I was glad to read your what happened, and very glad that she let the adults have it. The reason I'm glad she let the adults have it is because she knew she was c...
- I think someone is pulling the hemp over your eyes... you aren't with her 24/7 and she's probably smoking pot. Her "friends" refer to her as "forever stoned", she has...
Isn't It Ok for Me to Be Picky About What My Child Eats?
Asked by P.T. from Charlotte
on October 12, 2008
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I'm a bit of a health nut and I would like to be able to feed my daughter the foods I choose. I have let everyone know that I will always send the food she is to eat ...
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- I'm not quite the "health nut" you seem to be, but I do care very much about what my daughter (12-months-old) eats. We don't want her to have weight issues, and while...
- Hi P., It is ok, within reason. She is your child and your smart for not giving her the junk that alot of kids eat everyday. I am the same way with my son. We had ...
- I think you do have a right to choose what your child eats and also have others respect your choices as the parent. My family drives me nuts (my extended family, not m...
