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Baby Shower for a Minor
Asked by C.D. from Indianapolis
on August 26, 2008
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I have a request to do a baby shower for a 14 year old. I'm not to quick on this idea I don't want to come off as the mother that I am, but what does a 14 year old nee...
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- Well, she is already pregnant, so you're not helping anything by not participating. If she is planning to parent this baby, then she probably does need to have a baby...
- Tough call. Problem is if this is a business for you are you able to say no to someone without the fear of being sued for discrimination. Fourteen year old mothers n...
- C., I did a baby shower for my husband's 16 yr. old daughter who will be having a baby the end of next month. We too did not want to glorify, but wanted her to have t...
Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
Throwing a Baby "Sprinkle"
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on March 19, 2009
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Hey moms! my best friend is pregnant with her 2nd child... this time around she is having a boy.. a friend of mine threw a "sprinkle" pretty much a mini shower with ju...
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- I just threw a "sprinkle" this past Sunday. A friend of mine (not a super close one, though) is having her first baby and there are 4 other big showers for her. A co...
- To save money, I would do an afternoon"tea" outside. Just do tea and some little cookies, get some spring flowers for the table and you're set. As far as games and f...
- hi J., My suggestion is throw it around 2 in the afternoon and then just have "snacky" foods. I don't think you need to have favors I think most of the time people d...
Co-worker Having 3Rd Baby
Asked by C.H. from Canton
on August 9, 2009
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My co-worker is having her 3rd baby. She has already had 2 girls and this will be her 3rd. The last one she had is now 5 so it has been a while since she has had a l...
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- C., I had 2 baby showers, but I have 4 kids. My first one was for the 14 year old girl, the second was for my 5 year old girl... then I had 2 boys (4 years & 2 yea...
- I feel every baby should be celebrated! Each one is different each one is a gift and each one should have new things. Can you get with anyone in her family and ask i...
- I agree that every baby deserves to be celebrated. If people are put off that they have to buy a gift for a 3rd baby, then they can choose not to attend. You might b...
Reluctant Bather
Asked by T.G. from Houston
on December 7, 2006
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My 9 1/2-year-old daughter is beautiful--inside and out, but we have serious issues with having to beg, cajole and threaten her to get a bath. She's a competitive chee...
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- Does she shave her legs yet? My 10 year had been BEGGING me to be able to shave her legs. I told her that she couldn't until I didn't have to MAKE her take a bath ev...
- I think this is a 9 yr old issue all around. I have two boys and getting 8-10 year olds to bathe is ridiculous. They even went as far as pretending to shower by sticki...
- I have the same problem with my 10 year old. We struggle with her every other day to get her to bathe. She's not into athletics or anything like that, but we've rece...
What Is a Good High Chair
Asked by K.B. from Charlotte
on July 10, 2008
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Does anyone have a good recommendation for a high chair that has worked well for you and your baby? We need to buy one and I have not done a lot of research yet but I...
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- I have the Chicco and like it - but it was expensive and takes up a lot of room. If I had it all to do over again, I would buy the cheapo Rainforest booster seat (can...
- What ever you get, pay attention to the leg bulk for standing high chairs (they are very wide at the bottom for extra stability, which can be a problem in tight spaces...
- My high chair was around $40 (or a little more) and is an Evenflo style from Burlington Coat Factory. It folds in half for storage, the cover (a safari theme in light ...
1St Birthday - Gift Opening?
Asked by K.G. from Chicago
on May 2, 2008
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I am a new mom to a beautiful, active 10 month baby. I am starting to plan the birthday party. I am beginning to wonder about party etiquette. For example, should I h...
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- Hi K., If you need help on adorable kids 1st birthday party invitations send me an email. I have a mom-owned business located in Oak Lawn. My email is ____@____.c...
- My daughter's first birthday was a disaster and it was mainly because my nephews were just all over the place and in my daughter's face at every opportunity they could...
- If you're not comfortable with the closing time, after 2 hours or less, serve the cake then gather the guests and open the gifts. When finished announce "thank you all...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
How to Do Christmas and a Birthday
Asked by M.W. from Lima
on December 12, 2006
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How can I put this so I don't hurt somebody's feeling's. My daughter will be a year old four days after Christmas. I don't want people to buy her a Christmas slash bir...
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- M., I can sympathize. My birthday is Dec. 24. When I was a child, my family took pains to make sure that I understood that my birthday was a separate event from ...
- M., Hi, I know this is a tough one. My nephew has a New Years Eve Birthday and it has always been hard for him. It never feels like it can be his 'special' day. One t...
- A little late I know... 2 yrs late but I read your question about Christmas Birthdays. THEY SUCK!! My birthday is the 24th of December... Yah, sucks!! LOL My mother ...
Bunny Birthday Party
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2010
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My daughter who is turning 7 would like a "bunny" themed birthday party in September. Any invitation wording ideas? Besides an egg hunt (where can I find plastic egg...
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- HOP! HOP! HOORAY! So-and-So is Seven Today! (I used this for my son's Frog theme party) You might be able to get some eggs by posting a wanted ad on Free-cycle. I ...
- "Hop on over for a bunny of a good time". You could rent a jumper/bounce house that has a bunny on it. Don't know if you have Freecycle there but if so, you could put ...
- How about "We hop you will come to a bunny day birthday party for......." and then list the place, date, and time. Make your own invitations and print them out. Y...
