Due Date & Labor: 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...
3 Year Old Daughter Acting Out After New Baby
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on January 13, 2008
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I think my daughter is finally showing signs after having a new baby 4 months ago. She is showing aggressive behavior, acting out, talking back and saying she's the b...
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- Just breathe. And have Daddy or Grandma spend some extra time quality time with her, so she can still feel some of that specialness she is used to. And remember, they ...
- Hi tried Mom: I have two girls of my own. They are 1 year and 3 weeks apart. You can imagine my surprise when I had a new baby of 4 months and the doctor tole me I ...
- I have three children, two who are 20 months apart who had virtually no jealousy or acting out because the oldest was so young, but I have a another child who is 5 yea...
"Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas"
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on December 1, 2008
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This year my entire family has decided to make gifts instead of purchase gifts. I am not crafty at all so this is a big challenge. I would appreciate any ideas offered...
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- If you don't sew, crochet or knit, you could do a fleece tie blanket http://www.allkindsofbabystuff.com/ Joanns and Hancocks have fleece on 50% all the time. Here...
- My daughter and I once made a Doorway Puppet Theater. It was fun. You could make one or more of these for the kids and then give them a few homemade puppets. They can ...
- Orientaltradingco.com has great inexpensive crafts for all ages. You can make Xmas card holders, napkin ring holders, ornamments, etc for $5 or less for a doz.crafts. ...
How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
Plans This Weekend
Asked by A.M. from Kansas City
on February 10, 2012
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well my link didn't work and i suspect would have been pulled anyway, so i am looking for good ideas - what's going on this weekend? it's going to be COLD here for one...
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- No plans in here. Husband will not even be here on the weekend...first time in many months =*( I have being wanting to go eat at Red Lobster since a few days so mayb...
- No special plans here. I haven't heard yet from one mom about her little girl and it's our off weekend for 2 boys. So I think we are going into Saturday with a relax...
- No big plans here. I have a "coffee date" with a close friend Saturday morning and then a birthday party later in the day. It is supposed to be cold here, too. Other t...
Where to Take a 3YO
Asked by K.F. from Salt Lake City
on February 20, 2010
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Too cold for the park. Tired of indoor games. Not enough money to do "my gym" and pay entrance fees every time I want to take the kids to play. Fast food is cut from t...
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- Layer on the clothes and go to the playground even though its cold. Fresh air is good for them - and wears them out fast! We got to the playground year round. My so...
- I take my kids to the play place at Mcdonalds but I don't order the food. I tell them ahead of time we wont be doing that and I feed them before I go. I order a coffee...
- How about the mall? Our mall doesn't have a real play area, but it has a bunch of "insert a quarter" mini rides. My kids don't know that they actually do anything. The...
Potty Training
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
My 30 month old DD is fighting potty training. She's very stubborn! I've tried numerous things to encourage her to use the bathroom and not a diaper. ...
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- A., Give both of you a little break. When you are both ready to start again, make it simple for both of you. Start by adding going potty as part of her normal routine....
- When the child is ready, training can happen almost by itself, just as learning to walk and talk are natural developments once a child is ready. You don't have to rewa...
- Hi A., if she holds her pee, then she has bladder control, and honestly except for stubborness there is not reason for her to not potty train. Pulls are a nono, they w...
Please Help
Asked by M.P. from San Francisco
on October 28, 2011
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My son is going to be 3 in 2weeks and I am having a hard time trying to get him to share and be nice what should I do??
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- M.: Three is the age where they are becoming more independent but still can't do it all. Model the behavior you want and desire in him. He will hear and see your...
- I agree with Marda, show him by example. Also, if someone doesn't share with him ask him how it feels. Even at 3 he won't like it and you can tell him that's how oth...
- Almost everyone has had excellent answers so far - there is a big difference between about-to-turn-3 and close-to-4. They are still pretty self-centered at this age b...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
Potty Training a Stubborn Little 28 Month Old Girl! Any Tips for Me?
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on September 1, 2010
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My daughter is 28 months old and VERY stubborn. She has as much sweetness to her as she has attitude/stubborness. I REALLY want to get her potty trained. She's too big...
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- she isn't ready yet let go don't force her she is only 2....she is letting you know in her own way that she isn't ready to be potty trained...
- Stop for now. Try again in a few months. My girls were both nearly 3 1/2 when they trained.
- what you want and what she wants are two different things... you can't force her to be ready just because you are. my son didn't and wasn't trained until the age of th...
