Children's Hospital: Preschooler, Puppets
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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
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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...
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- 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...
Pregnant Mom on Bed Rest Looking for Things to Do with 4 Year Old. HELP!
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been on-and-off bed rest for 3 months. I am looking for things to do with our fabulous 4 year old daughter - inside or outside. I am on...
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- 1. Where are you located? I think the best thing u can do is have friends over, like have a playgroup or friend with their child come to you because then the child i...
- I just bough a really fun art game involving mosaics. It has little magnetic circles of different colors and a magnetic board and instructions with ideas for designs....
- Don't feel horrible about your lack of ability to play with her. Just spending time with you, even crawling in bed and playing a board game, cards, drawing, watching m...
Chipped Tooth - 16 Month Old :(
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on March 29, 2010
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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 ...
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- 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 ...
Does My 5 Year Old Son Have a Disorder?
Asked by K.F. from Minneapolis
on May 25, 2010
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My son just turned five a couple of weeks ago. He has been in preschool this entire school year and has struggled with what his teachers call "entering playgroups" an...
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- HMM adhd for being socially awkward. I would take him to a neurologist. If you need a referral call your ped if not I would just make the appointment. It can take a wh...
- I would think that if the pediatrician had information concerning this, that he would have refered you to someone who could help rule out or diagnosis ADHD. I would c...
- My son had many of the same behaviors at that age. By first grade he was diagnosed with ADHD and by second grade he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger'...
Need Ideas for 3 Yr Old Girl B-day Party on a Tight Budget
Asked by L.I. from Dallas
on January 4, 2008
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My daughter is turning 3 on Jan 26. This will really be her first real birthday party with friends - she missed her birthday party last year because she was in the hos...
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- I had a princess tea party for my daughter's 3rd birthday. She just invited 2 little friends. There is a store in Plano-- is it USA Toy Company? It is near Parker ...
- finger painting pin the tail on the donkey musical chairs make puppets out of mittens or gloves dress up with boas & mommy shoes hope these help... D. G.
- I have had almost all of my children's birthday parties at home and their friends always say it is the best party they've been to- it just takes a little creativity! ...
Dying Grandparents
Asked by E.M. from Austin
on September 14, 2011
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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...
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- 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...
Looking for Childcare Opinions
Asked by S.R. from Orlando
on April 11, 2007
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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...
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- 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
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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 ...
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- 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...
HELP! How to Get Four Year Old Out of Our Bed!
Asked by A.M. from Indianapolis
on February 19, 2009
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Alright, I know some of you are going to go crazy thinking that she still has a four year old in their bed. I can only agree with you and this is why I am asking for ...
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- My now 15 year old was like that but obviously he moved on from there. All kids are different. My other kids were different. Sounds like he is responding to all the ch...
- Punishment must deter the crime, not fit it. Tell him how it is going to be and then stick with it. Your child obviously knows nothing is going to happen to him wh...
- In a rare second of attempting humor here be glad they aren't both in your bed!!! All you can do at this point is put him back in his own bed. Maybe stay a few minut...
Keeping a One Year Old Quiet in Church
Asked by S.C. from New York
on September 18, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I have a 16 month old son who started attending Church with me when he was about one month old. He was usually well behaved.... but now he knows how to wal...
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- S., I don't think what I have to say is going to be helpful, other than brining more food and board books. I thought it was an awesome thing that the pastor of ...
- I would advise you to send him to the church nursery if there is one. I started my life in the church nursery and progressed on to Sunday school and then adult serv...
- Keeping a 1 1/2 yr. old quiet in church is not easy. Expecting a 16 month old to understand the "importance of religion" at this early of an age, as he would listen...
