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I Hate Dinner Time!!!! Help Before I Lose It
Asked by L.D. from Los Angeles
on February 24, 2009
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Dinner time for me in my house is the worst time of the day! But it is important to me because we all sit down together as a family, although lately I dread it every ...
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- All good advise, but haven't seen this one. My son is the youngest and the picky one. He use to get up on the chair when I was putting it on the table and say (I H...
- So sorry, sounds like you are not enjoying this time you created for your family at all! I just want to offer support, not sure what to say. The only thing I can thi...
- I feel ya. I dread dinner time sometimes too. Make what you want and if the kids don't want to eat, don't make them- but don't let them have anything else! Sometimes a...
What Is Proper Etiquette on Eating Out with a Toddler
Asked by A.R. from Reno
on December 28, 2006
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My 1 year old does well when we take him out to eat, but of course some food and things (napkins, spoon, half an apple) end up on the floor no matter what I do to prev...
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- Practicing at home and expecting good manners is a great place to start. Be realistic, though. He is 1; he's not going to sit with a napkin on his lap and use the sa...
- As a mother of a boy who refuses to learn the proper way to act in public, I have found that it is near impossible to keep the mess contained completely. As a former ...
- I know how you feel, I just pick up the large stuff and make sure I leave a good tip.
Visiting Kansas City - Looking for Family Fun Things to Do!
Asked by L.M. from Anchorage
on September 6, 2011
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Hello,
We are planning a trip to KC. After doing some looking around we saw things like Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, etc. We aren't exactly sure when we will be go...
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- great wolf lodge is awesome. also i would definitely check out the kansas city zoo. and get the train/tram pass...it's SO worth it! also DEFINITELY do Deanna Rose, it ...
- T-Rex Cafe is awesome. Google it.
- Kansas City has a nice zoo, if I remember correctly. It has been several years since I've been there. Also, the Country Club Plaza is a nice place to walk, shop, eat...
Relaxed but Unique Restaurant to Celebrate 30Th Birthday
Asked by N. from Dallas
on March 22, 2009
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My 30th birthday is coming up in a few weeks and we are having some close family members come to town as part of the celebration. I'm pregnant, so not entirely excite...
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- I agree that the Melting Pot is very good and different. My husband and I also like Texas de Brazil.
- Hi N.: How about Bucca di Beppo? If you haven't heard of it, it's Italian and the food is served family style, with very large portions. The atmosphere is casua...
- If you're going to have kids in the party, I would recommend Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke. It's great food served family style, byob, and very loud so the ki...
Organic Recipes
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on September 20, 2011
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Hey mamas! I have recently switched my family to eating basically everything organic and am looking for some healthier recipes! I love cooking and have tons of great r...
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- EDIT: Forgot to mention that the Weston A Price annual conference will be in Dallas in November. I noticed someone mentioned the Website. I've heard great things abo...
- No suggestions for the healthy foods part, but as far as the makeup goes, Mary Kay is one of the best makeup brands that is very environmentally friendly...they have a...
- If you are looking for nutrient dense meals a great site to go to is www.nourishedkitchen.com. A great website to research is www.westonaprice.org as well. Dr. Mer...
Family Vacation Within Driving Distance of Chicago with 2 Year Old
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on October 8, 2009
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My family would like to take a long weekend vacation somewhere within a few hours drive of Chicago. We have a son who recently turned two, who loves animals, but is f...
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- We just took a mini vacation to Wisconsin - right over the border to Apple Holler. It has apple & pumpkin picking, games, animals, restaurant, etc.. We spent about 4...
- My bro likes to go to Great Wolf Lodge in the Dells for weekend trips. The first time he went, his d was 2 and they had a great time. You could also check out Michig...
- A toddler favorite is the JG Shedd Aquarium. and it is also very close to the museum of natural history which has some great kid type exhibits.
Looking for Water Park
Asked by M. from Chicago
on May 18, 2008
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Before I have another baby, I would like one last fun activity as a family of three. My son would really like to go to a water park, so I was thinking if we could fin...
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- Don't have the phone number but Elmhurst Holiday Inn seems to have a wonderful water park (Mayan Water Park it's called) and they are reasonable.You can look it up on ...
- We really enjoy TimberRidge Lodge in Lake Geneva. It is a great size for smaller children. The rooms are nice because they have a separate room for sleeping, not to ...
- Look into the CoCo Keys water resort. it is in arlington heights. some days are expensive you have to look into it. Have fun
I Need Advice for My Thanksgiving Dinner Plans.
Asked by K.F. from Austin
on November 9, 2007
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I am hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and have a real quandry about a few things. Several of our guests have small children and I'm trying to decide whether to have a "ki...
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- If you don't have a small kids table, you can go to walmart and buy one if you can afford it. You can use it later for arts and crafts for your lil one's. Go on ahea...
- Oh K., Please enjoy yourself this Thanksgiving! It seems that you are putting WAY to much pressure on yourself! I would make a kids table available. If parents...
- K., My husband's family is huge and Christmas is held at his mom's house and Thanksgiving at his aunts house. What his mom does is for the younger kiddos she has a ...
Where to Stay and Visit in San Diego
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on July 4, 2008
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We're going to San Diego this weekend and would like some recommendations on hotels that are kid friendly, and not over the top expensive. We're going to Sea World, b...
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- There's also Seaport Village (although I haven't been there in years), you could buy a kite and spend a few hours there. Beaches are plentiful, so it'll depend on wher...
- Hi -- a GREAT city. If you haven't booked a room, you may want to do that before getting there as the July 4th weekend can be a sellout. There is an area in the nort...
- Hi C.... I would suggest checking out this site - www.localwally.com. This has a wealth of info on San Diego, from hotels to food to attractions. This site also has ti...
How to Deal with Mean Ppl
Asked by O.R. from Los Angeles
on September 26, 2011
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I am a first time mom to 1 yr old twins. They are both realtively calm babies that only cry when they need something (diaper, food, nap etc) The problem is that I only...
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- She was an unhappy old bat. I'm guessing she probably has that attitude all of the time. Now, I probably wouldn't have taken a baby on a ride like that, but that...
- Yes, it's true, mean people suck. What a terrible woman, teaching her kids how to be nasty to other mothers. I probably would have mouthed off and said something lik...
- WOW! I feel horrible for you and especially those two teens. What a mom to put up with. It's hard to deal with people and situations like that. I must say that is prob...
