Children's Hospital: Infant, Puppets
Results 1-10 from 21 articles
Baby #2 Due in 3 Weeks- How to Talk to 3 Year Old About Being in the Hospital
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
-
Hello.
I am due to have my second baby in about 3 weeks and have been trying to figure out a the best way to tell my 3 year old daughter that I will be in the hospit...
Answers
- How about a big sister book or a book about a new baby coming home? I think Berenstein Bears has one and there are a bunch of big sister books at the hospital. We al...
- Hi, I would have her help you pack your bag for hospital and a bag for the baby and ask her questions: "What do you think I need to have the baby" "What will the ...
- Hi, S., My son was 3 also when I had my second baby. Honesty is the best policy in our household. I just included him in the pregnancy and as the time got closer to m...
Calling All Survivors!
Asked by J.K. from Tallahassee
on February 22, 2007
-
I have a very funny beautiful two year old daughter. Life has been a roller coaster for her lately. See, my husband has stage four colon cancer. So as you can imagine,...
Answers
- Hi J. K. A friend of mine sent me your email. I too have a husband with stage 4 colon cancer. He is 36 years old. I have two boys. One boy is seven and the other boy i...
- If you are looking for things to do- visit www.whatshappeningmanatee.com It has a full listing of things families can do for FREE in Manatee County. I would recommend...
- This is not first hand advice but I had a very good friend of mine get stage four colon cancer and he had two young children and one on the way. My heart goes out to y...
Ideas for a Momento with Socks
Asked by M.H. from Albuquerque
on December 2, 2008
-
My mother-in-law who passed away this past March had given me a pair of red socks for Christmas one year. When I was planning for the hospital visit when I was having...
Answers
- Expanding on the lady who mentioned sock puppets - make the sock puppet to look like M'tu - that way your kids can talk to her, play with her, etc.
- My mom is very creative and is a seamstress by trade. You can email her at ____@____.com is also VERY sentimental and would love a project like this. Good luck!
- Hi M.- What about making old-fashioned sock monkeys for each of your children? I don't have directions, but I'm sure they must be out there somewhere:-) S.
Family Bed Transition to Own Bed in Own Room
Asked by C.C. from Rochester
on September 23, 2008
-
Hello, I am writing to get some advice on how to transition my 17mth old from our bed to her own without causing too much stress on her. The reason for the switch is b...
Answers
- we had the family be and what worked finally for us was letting him sleep in our bed for 5-10 min and then putting him in his bed. It took a few nights of putting him ...
- Hi C., I wanted to reply to your request, but alas, my DD is only 6 months old and I'm no where near ready to transition her out of the family bed. Basically I woul...
- Good morning C., Well first of all I hope you are recovering well from surgery. My son was in my bed for a while and it took some time to get him out in his own bed...
Chipped Tooth - 16 Month Old :(
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on March 29, 2010
-
My 3 year old knocked down the baby (she's 16 months) this morning and she bumped her mouth on our slate floor. I noticed while changing her diaper just now that she ...
Answers
- My daughter fell and chipped the corner of her right front tooth when she was about 14 months old. It seems to be fine and she managed to wear down the spot so it's n...
- Make an appointment with a Pediatric Dentist. They will prob. put the child to sleep and cap it. My grand-daughter fell down the metal steps at her moms on a visit a...
- I am a dental assistant and my daughter chipped one of her teeth so I know a little about all of this. The dentist will look at it and as long as it is not chipped to ...
Dying Grandparents
Asked by E.M. from Austin
on September 14, 2011
-
My mother in law is quite ill. She was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While there's still hope that she'll respond to the chemo, things are not looking goo...
Answers
- I'm sorry you're in this situation. My daughter just turned 12. Unfortunately, we have had several family members pass away in recent years. The first was when she ...
- My dearest Nana died when my son was 18 months and he REMEMBERS seeing her "in that box", as he put it. He is 6, almost 7 and still has a vivid memory. My uncle had a ...
- I know things are very unpredictable right now, but when/if you get some grasp of a timeline for her, like how long she will be receiving chemo, any predictions on tim...
What to Put in Plastic Easter Egg for 1 Year Old
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2009
-
My granny loves to do an egg hunt for Easter. She uses the plastic eggs and even though she's in the hospital right now (we're hoping she is out in time) we'd still li...
Answers
- How about Gerber graduates snack items Just a thought!
- Hi! I'm late in responding and don't have time to read all the posts so please forgive me if I repeat something. One of my favorite things is to buy fun children's s...
- My daughter at that age didnt care if there was anything inside. She just enjoyed toddling around to find them. However, stickers are always good. You can also put ...
Looking for Childcare Opinions
Asked by S.R. from Orlando
on April 11, 2007
-
Hello Moms!
I am looking for opinions on a childcare question. My 14 month old is taken care of full time by a sitter who lives within walking distance of my job. S...
Answers
- Hi S., I had to find a new place to take my kids in February due to the fact that their in home childcare provider was returning to school and closing. I was heart...
- Hi S., If she's happy where she is, then I would keep her there. Daycare can be great for kids that need to learn to make friends, but from what your post say...
- Hi S., I just wanted to tell you how lucky I think you are to have your current sitter. I am a sahm, but I would jump at the chance to go back to work if I had a s...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
-
Hi -
Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
Answers
- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
How to Raise a 2 Yr Old Child (Girl)?
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2010
-
Am seeking for a good advice on how to properly raise my 2 yrs old baby girl, as she is growing old she is so demanding and my aunt always give in to her every demand....
Answers
- Stop feeding her sweets and starchy foods. Also, a whole grain vegetarian diet, leaning towards vegan would evoke a better mood. Feed her chamomile and peppermint ...
- I'm a firm believer in spankings! she's at the age where she is trying to challenge your authority and to see how far she can push you. i would continue with the littl...
- OK, I understand your frustrations as a Mom of a screaming child- it is very hard to deal with these children. The few things I observe with my daughter- is she is sc...
