Children's Hospital: Teddy Bears
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Gift Ideas for the New Baby to Give Its Big Brother at the Hospital...
Asked by M.G. from Chattanooga
on May 13, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I am expecting my second child in about 8 weeks and everyone keeps telling me that the new baby needs to have a gift for its Big Brother at the hospital...
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- Congratulations on your new baby. When my daughter had her second child, I gave my grandson who was 2 1/2 at the time a cabbage patch boy baby doll. He is 20 ... a...
- I have had three babies in the past three years. When the sibling(s) come to the hospital, I have a present wrapped for them in bright wrapping paper from the baby. Th...
- Hi M., Have you thought about a 'build-a-bear'? You son could record a message for his new brother/sister. That would keep for the baby to grow up and hear, and your ...
How to Tell Two Young Children About a Death in the Family
Asked by A.N. from Portland
on March 6, 2007
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I have two step children ages 3 & 4. Yesterday, their great grandfather passed away and we are not sure what to tell them or if they are too young to go to the service.
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- I am very new to this. But I lost my mom this last may. I have a 7 year old and my youngest was 4 at the time. It is hard to explain as my mom was a daily part of my c...
- I would strongly recomend not taking them to the service. While they may be at a point that you can explain to them that Grandpa is gone, etc. etc... chances are they...
- I think there are some pro's and con's to taking your child to a funeral. My daughter was 6 when we had the first funeral of the family, and I opted out of taking her...
Toys and Tats Charitable Drive.... DONATIONS DENIED!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on December 23, 2011
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My tattoo artist owns his own shop, and every year I help him do the 'Toys and Tats' charitable drive.
Basically, you can get a free, small tattoo off the wall (no...
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- In the meantime, I read an article a couple of days ago about how Toys for Tots in the Philly area was only at about 30% of what they usually get every year...one week...
- You have got to be kidding! Tattoos are so common place these days, it really surprises me that this would be a problem! I hope someone else can shed some light on why...
- Well, that's definately the dumbest thing I've heard today. I'm glad you were able to eventually get the gifts to someone.
Preparing Children For/coping with Impending Death of Grandma/mom from Cancer
Asked by T.D. from Salt Lake City
on August 5, 2008
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How have you dealt with caring for a parent struggling with terminal cancer (or any illness, for that matter) and helping your children prepare for their death? How d...
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- I also had a mom who refused hospice. One day she phoned me and my sister and told us it was time to go to hospice. (Her bedsores were too extreme for her to handle,...
- T.- What a nighmare. My brother and I were at odds about hospice AFTER my mother's death. He thought that she gave up knowing we put her in hospice. I believe that...
- What wonderful advice from everyone else! My MIL has terminal cancer, and it has been quite a roller coaster ride. My children are 7,5,and 3, and know Grandma is sic...
Looking for Suggestions Where to Go: 3.5 Year Old with Multiple Sleeping Issues
Asked by T.A. from Detroit
on February 15, 2009
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My 3 1/2 year-old son has never slept well. It is getting absolutely ridiculous as of late. He fights going to sleep, particularly at night, most times for naps too....
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- Hi T., It may be possible that your son is ready to give up his naps. Experts suggest that many kids need naps until they are 5 years old, but trust me, if you goo...
- A good book that helped us is Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth. Also, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have him examined for possible sleep apnea at a ...
- There was just something on TV about a boy with similar problems but more extreme. It was a medical issue that can be treated. I am sorry I don't remember what show (d...
First Birthday Party for Twin Girls!!!
Asked by K.S. from Toledo
on September 8, 2009
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My twin girls are turning 1 very soon!!! I have no ideas for a first birthday party. With my son he had an interest in baby Einstein...but my girls aren't interested i...
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- Hi K.! I agree to save your money for themes when they are old enough to enjoy it. I just bought the "1st birthday" themed stuff at Walmart for my twins last year. ...
- How exciting! We had a blast planning and enjoying our twin daughters first party last year! They were not into anything either so I chose to do a very girly (we hav...
- It is so much fun with that first birthday! But I agree that too much activity/events can turn an enjoyable day into frustration and tears! Just simple girl themed c...
How to Explain Breastfeeding to 3 Year Old?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on October 14, 2010
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I am due with baby #2 in a month, and my son is turning 3 a couple weeks after that. He has a much better understanding of the baby than I expected. When people ask ...
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- My friend was nursing her baby when my older son was just turning 3, and I never really wondered about it. When I had him, I was babysitting some girls who were 3 and...
- I have a 6 week old and a 4 year old. I didn't say anything to him about it. I just waited for him to ask. When he did, I explained I was giving the baby special milk ...
- go to youtube and find Maria breastfeeding on Sesame Street!
Seeking a Place to "Donate Stutf Animals"
Asked by L.V. from San Francisco
on April 13, 2009
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Spring cleaning and my daughter is over blessed with tooooo many stuff animals. We need a place to donate stuff animals. A place they will love. They love it here, ...
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- Check with your local social services department. I'm sure they can put you in contact with some type of family shelter or battered womens shelter that could use some...
- Stuffed animals are so hard to get rid of. Here are a couple of places that I have found: In Martinez is the Hall Closet Thrift Store, 202 Glacier Court. They are...
- Lots of places would like your stuffed animals, like shelters for battered women and their kids, homeless shelters for women and kids, or just the Salvation Army or th...
New to Area...son with Leukemia
Asked by L.K. from Norfolk
on January 23, 2008
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My son has been receiving treatment for leukemia at MCV for over 2 years now. We have recently located to Virginia Beach...no family, no friends...very scary. We are...
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- Hi L., my name is H. and I live in the area. My heart goes out to you. I want you to know that Kings Daughters is a wonderful facility. My stepson and cousin received ...
- L., Welcome to Va Beach. It's going on three since my husband duty satation changed and it ok. I have heard many people from this area say that "its a nice place or t...
- Welcome to VA Beach! Our 5 yr old daughter has a heart condition- diagnosed at 5 weeks. CHKD has taken excellent care of her from the very beginning- I wouldn't take...
Sleeping Issues-1 Week Old
Asked by M.B. from Nashville
on August 1, 2007
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Ok, I have a 1 week old baby girl who seems to be a genius already, HA. She sleeps most of the day which I know newborns do most of the time & then she will wake up a...
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- routine and small fan has worked wonders for our 2 children...oldest is 4...and i have a 2 month old...he is already sleeping 10-12 hours a night...
- I absolutely love my Snuggle Nest. It is a little bed that fits in your bed and you don't have to worry about rolling over the baby. My 5 week old sleeps great in it b...
- Have you tried stimulating her during the day by changing her clothes, brushing her hair...etc and try to keep her awake a bit longer? I know this sounds easier then i...
