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Are People Really This Ignorant in 2011?
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on July 1, 2011
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Last night at my son's baseball practice, we ran into a family that has a son that played on the same football team as my son. We're talking and then all decide to let...
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- Hi A., I hate to say that yes, people here in the US ARE this ignorant. And they will never know how much this kind of thinking limits their lives. I doubt you'll...
- Yes, sad but true - I think a lot of people are not secure enough to make up their own mind about each individual. They would rather hide in a shroud of ignorance bec...
- Yes, they are. Just read the comments on any news article in the country and you see ignorance from multiple sides. It's quite annoying. People just seem to have di...
Looking for Responses to a Stupid Comment People Make on My Daughter's Height
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2010
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Hi moms -
I need some help crafting responses to a stupid comment that people keep making about my daughter's height. She's very tall for her age (her pediatrician...
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- Shrug if off. You've heard it way too often, but each person who says it thinks they're being friendly, original, and amusing. People tend to blurt dumb statements in ...
- well if they have a short kid you could say and yours will be going for gold in gymnastics? Have fun!
- Heck, all four of my daughters are over the 90% percentile for height. When people say "wow your kids are really tall, maybe they'll be basketball players. . ." I sa...
Softball/baseball Leagues for Boys and Girls
Asked by A.S. from San Antonio
on April 16, 2008
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Hello moms. I will be moving to San Antonio this summer. My mother lives on the Northwest side of town. I am looking for baseball/football/basketball teams for my son ...
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- My boys (ages 4 & 6) play in Northwest Little League (the fields are located in Leon Valley). Check out the main Little League website to see their maps for which lea...
- Hi Alma, For baseball & softball you can try Little League, YMCA or CYO. I think most of these leagues have already had sign-ups so it may be too late for this summer...
- Welcome to San Antonio. I think that you will find everyone warm and sincere. You are also in for "alot of great mexican food"! I happen to be a Realtor, with 5...
Travel Game
Asked by D.V. from Grand Rapids
on July 11, 2008
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I am looking for the Name and/or Maker of this travel game that my sister and I had growing up. I am just not sure of what it is called...I tried to "google" it and fo...
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- I googled try this.... http://www.thefind.com/family/info-game-water
- I think I am close in the names it is either Waterful Wonderful or Wonderful Waterful. I would check with Hasbro or maybe Matel for posible manufactures. My children...
- My brothers and I had those too! I also found TheFind.com listed a few similar a Basketball Water Challenge game from Target for $21.99 yikes, I doubt the version I re...
What Kind of Kids Shoes Do You Buy? (2 Questions)
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on August 8, 2011
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Do you buy your kids expensive Nike, etc... shoes or just tennis shoes from K-Mart, Target, or Wal-Mart?
Also, being a parent who grew up playing sports and always...
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- Good questions! In our family, we always buy good quality shoes because unlike clothing, ill-fitting shoes can have lasting, negative affects. My husband is an eduranc...
- We get her a lot of the strap sports shoe, like a the Z-strap Sketchers but not actually that brand. I mean...that much money for a kids shoe? Geez. We get most of ou...
- I buy the best shoes for my kids that I can afford. Currently they're in Clarks sandals. normally put of my price range, but I found a great sale. Every pair of cheap ...
How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on April 7, 2011
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I used to weigh myself every morning. It got really depressing! Even just a small fluctuation upward would put me in a funk. So I switched it up, now I weigh myself...
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- I weigh myself as little as possible. For decades that meant only at the doctor's office! But my husband recently requested a scale for himself, so we bought a nice ...
- I never weigh myself. Maybe you should simply throw out your scale. Go by how you feel, try to eat only healthy foods, and try to get exercise 4-5 days a week. My goal...
- I weigh myself every morning... If it's up or down a pound or two, then I know it's just water weight as I am ALWAYS lighter in the morning than I am by evening... I l...
Testing the Waters
Asked by M.V. from Decatur
on November 9, 2006
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All of my children are very involved in sports. My 12 yr daughter is currently playing on a 7th grade bball team with about 14 other girls. The coach only plays 5 to...
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- I agree with the other mom. find something to supplement for the time she's not getting at school in basketball. if that's what she wants to play then darn it, she sho...
- I had the same problem with my daughter, except with soccer. I just kindly talked with the coaches and explained how my daughter felt and they were very understanding....
- i know you mentioned that your child is not the best at b-ball so maybe you or your husband should work with her on her skills. there are also b-ball camps she can go ...
4 Year Old Behavior Change
Asked by C.A. from Albany
on November 6, 2011
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My daughter has always been involved in activities and lately she's been dying to take basketball. We found a basketball program for her age group and signed her up. W...
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- Luv, She's likely hungry or thirsty without really knowing it. AND, don't mess with regressing. It's not just that it happens - it is inevitable. She's going to...
- Hi, Maybe she doesn't really need a "program" yet? Maybe she just wants a Jr.-sized ball and net, and to play with Mom and Dad? My 4 y.o. loves to throw the ball ...
- She probably just is not quite mature enough yet. We had a similar problem with our son when he was 5 (just turned 5, the summer before he started Kindergarten). He wa...
How Do You Respond to Ignorant People?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on July 25, 2007
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My daughter is small for her age, otherwise healthy and does everything a toddler is supposed to be doing.
Once a week we go to a music class, and this particular m...
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- Remember, what you say to other people and how you say it will leave an impression on your child if present. You want to child to feel positive about herself and her ...
- I understand 2 of my kids were always big for their age. I hated the "Wow they are big" and now my 3rd is tiny. I would ask her if she likes it when someone point...
- Try not to take it personally. I have a "big boy" and everyone comments about his size. I usually just smile and say "yes, he's just perfect". You could always comme...
Was Your Gut Feeling Right About Baby Gender?
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on October 7, 2010
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We have decided to wait till baby is here to find out its gender, which we are super excited for. But, of course we all like to read into those old wives tales and ev...
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- This is my fourth pregnancy, and I didn't find out the sex each time. My husband did, and therefore had to keep it a secret from me and everyone else. #1: Everyone...
- I always thought it was funny when I was pregnant with both of my girls EVERYONE thought I was having boys. The heart rate, the way I was carrying, the "ring test" (h...
- Funny, I used to make my husband very angry. we struggled to have this baby, and I found out i was expecting VERY early, and was insisting we were having a boy by abo...
