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Need Suggestions About Kids Keeping Room Clean
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on October 3, 2006
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OK everyone. I need some help, or input. I have been having this same struggle for years and I finally put a stop to it. I want to see what you all think. My girls...
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- Wow, I can understand your frustrations! I haven't personally dealt with that yet because my kids are too young but I have a couple of questions for you. Before this...
- Hi S., I don't have any input for you about the room issue. Although...I did share a room with my sister (we are 2 years apart too). But when we were told to clea...
- Hi S.! Have you heard of FLYLADY? She has a website devoted to housecleaning and home organization. The home page (www.flylady.com) is pretty large to navigate thr...
Preparing 2.5 Year Old for New Sibbling
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on October 28, 2006
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Hi mommies,
In 5 weeks we're expecting a new baby and for now I haven't done a lot in preparing our 2,5 year old son. I have been telling him that mommy has a little ...
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- Hello Again! :-) We were in your boat a month ago. I have an almost 3 year old and I had a baby 5 weeks ago! We told my son that there was a baby coming and that he...
- Hi M., When I was pregnant with my twins, I took my oldest daughter to our local hospital where I delivered the twins. They have a program for older siblings and it w...
- hi! we just went through a similar situation in our house , my girls were 2.5 yrs old when we had our new baby too, i bought them a book called first experiences, our...
Seeking Moms with Autistic Children
Asked by S.P. from Dover
on December 15, 2006
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I am trying to find other moms with autistic children. My 3yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with mild autism. I just need someone to chat with and who can expl...
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- Hi, I am in Allentown and I am in the same situation. You can email me if you'd like.
- Hi S., I have a 13 year old son with Autism, My husband and I have been through alot with him. We have both done alot of reading and living autism. Please feel free at...
- My 5 year old son also has mild to moderate Autism. We've been through the "system" and I'd be glad to give you advice. Have you applied for Medical Assistance for her...
How Often Do You Buy Clothes?
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on August 25, 2011
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I read another post on here about how much money you have left over at the end of the month to buy things such as clothes and it got me thinking about how often people...
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- I seem to be buying clothes continually. I never buy expensive clothes, and often try to pick up bargains at a great second hand store. I need to stop!
- Wow, I wish I were more like you:) I tend to get my clothes off the clearance rack whenever I see something that I think looks good on me, I'll buy it. I tend to wea...
- I only buy clothes when I have absolutely no other choice. I know it's not normal, but I HATE to shop. So if my size changes, or the butts are finally all worn out on ...
Favorite Children's Books
Asked by K.M. from Tampa
on February 8, 2007
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I want to start my son's book collection and would like to know what your child's favorite book is called. Thanks so much for your time and God Bless!
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- My son loves books. His favorites are the "little people" books that have the flaps you lift up to see different animals, there are several of them out there. The ...
- brown bear , brown bear is awesome.
- Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Time for Bed by Mem Fox and Jane Dyer Oh My Baby, Little One by Kathi Appelt and Jane Dyer (great for working parents) T...
Playdate Etiquette for School Aged Children
Asked by J.W. from Kansas City
on July 20, 2010
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Regularly my daughter (age 8) receives calls from classmates for playdates. The caller's parents are usually within earshot while the caller is asking me to have a pl...
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- I don't think that you're being uptight either. I think it's rude to call and invite themselves over. But apparently not everyone does, so that's why it's happening....
- I agree, that it's rude, but on the other hand, at least they want to come to your house to play..............I too believe that the parent should be the one to call.....
- This is how it always used to be. Kids would call each other up and see if the other one can play. It didn't matter who's house they played at. Honestly, I don't u...
All Day Kindergarten
Asked by L.C. from Portland
on March 5, 2007
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Does anyone send their child to all day kindergarten? My son will be going next year and I have no idea what they do during the day and if other mom's like it as well ...
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- My youngest goes to all day K in SAD17. He loves it! Because of "No child left behind", Kindergarteners are learning more than ever, including writing (and I mean more...
- My almost 4-year-old son has been going to an all-day Preschool since September, and he loves it! I wanted to get him into a preschool program because we live in a pr...
- Ironically enough, I have just the opposite question. My daughter has been in daycare and now preschool since she was 3 months old. She is used be being in a program...
8 Year Old with Hair Highlights - Really? Do People Do This?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on July 28, 2010
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My daughter's 8 year old "friend" will be having her hair highlighted before the start of 3rd grade. Do people really do this? It always amazes me how people overind...
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- Why did I paint my 3 year old daughter's toenails blue? Because mine were painted blue and she liked them and so I sat her on the edge of the tub and gave her matchin...
- We did my 8 yr old's hair pink for the summer, it was something fun , but we did it at home , not taken to a salon to do it. School rules won't let her have it pink du...
- I've shaved my 8yo son's hair into a mohawk every summer for the past 5 years. It lets him feel original and special but also cuts down on the battles we have during t...
I Need a New Book
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on September 1, 2012
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I was reading 50 shades but the last one has completely lost my interest. I thought about the Hunger Games but something about children killing each other for the enj...
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- A friend of mine recommended me to www.goodreads.com You can search for books you've read and give them a rating. The more books you rate, the better, because then...
- You should really check out the Hunger Games. It's actually a story questioning bigger issues, it's not about children killing each other for entertainment, it's more...
- I was so disturbed by the concept of the Hunger Games that it took me several weeks before I would read it. Even then I skipped to the end to make myself feel better ...
American Idol ... Would You Let Your Teen?
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on May 6, 2011
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Ok, so the question I have struggled with as a parent, is would I let my 15yr old audition for something like American Idol? Do you think at this age they are emotion...
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- I would say it depends on how talented the kid actually is (like, is this realistic?), how mature he is, how thick-skinned he is, and how much HE really wants to do it.
- I can't fathom any of my kids wanting to when they're older-if they've got my hermit artist genes, but their dad is a performer so maybe-but absolutely. If they were ...
- I don't think any child should be in the spot light like that. Seriously if it's not 100% failure, it's pretty close. Look at all the child stars we've seen. They'r...
