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Carseat vs Booster Clarification
Asked by M.K. from Sheboygan
on June 10, 2009
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My daughter will be 5 tomorrow. her daycare is taking a field trip and the notice said that if the children are under 4, they need a car seat, otherwise they will prov...
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- Here are the current rules in WI. I honestly think that weight outweighs age, so I personally would feel better putting a 37 lb child in a car seat vs a booster seat....
- M.- Wisconsin law says that yes, your child needs to be both 4 and 40 lbs. I have a friend whose husband believes the manufacturer's recommendations instead of the l...
- She's within 3 pounds of that cutoff. I would let her go with the booster. She will be fine! The booster will raise her up so that the seatbelt fits properly.
Kid with Car Sickness
Asked by K.H. from Dover
on April 22, 2008
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My six year old gets car sick everytime we go for a long trip. I am getting ready to move out of state and it is a 4hr drive with all highway (busy highway) where we c...
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- Try driving at night so she will fall asleep (and hopefully stay asleep) during the trip.
- My daughter always gets car-sick, and we often drive from VA to NH. It doesn't make for a very pleasant trip! Her doctor told us to give her Dramamine--check with yo...
- My son is six now and still gets car sick. It's really weird but not all of the time. We were able to drive to Texas until he was about 3 (a 2 day trip). Now even s...
12 Yr Old's Hurtful Words
Asked by L.P. from Sacramento
on May 16, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
I have had an argument with our 12 yr old daughter. Well actually she got in trouble for using & breaking the digital camera that I waited 5 years to bu...
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- I think you need to ask your husband point-blank if he wants a divorce.
- I know first hand that 12 year olds like to say the most hurtful things in the heat of the moments like this. Don't let a 12 year old get you feeling insecure, she is...
- That's hard to hear, I'm sorry. Unfortunately I think if your child is going to say something like this then yes, she's seeing something you either don't feel on your...
Places to See in Chicago
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on October 4, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I'm taking a 4 day trip to Chicago starting this Friday,and wanted to see if any of you have any advice as to what to see in Chicago while I'm there? We pl...
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- I would go to Navy Pier, The Museum's, Walk on Lake Shore Drive. Go shopping on Michigan Avenue and of course have some pizza. I love to eat at Portillos, you can fi...
- There is so much fun stuff! Will you have kids with you? If so check out the Kohl Children's Museum ( a bit outside of Chicago but you can take train or car) for sur...
- I love, love, love the Shedd aquarium! The Art Institute of Chicago is also worth seeing, if you like art museums. There is a planetarium and a natural history museu...
Husband Doesn't Believe in College
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on October 13, 2010
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I just found out that my husband doesn't think going to college is necessary, and doesn't plan on encouraging it for his daughter. I think college or some type of trad...
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- I went to college for about 34 hours. I was not a good student and had lots of attention problems as it really bored me. Each person knows what is right for them. I...
- Well hopefully at 18, she is an adult and can make her own decisions. My hubby struggles to find good jobs because he did not go to college. It may not be essential ...
- i'm also a homeschooler, and i do see his point. as an autodidact myself i think i'm a good example of how much you can learn outside of the proscribed boundaries of a...
Shyness
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on September 25, 2009
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Hello mamas. I'm here again looking for some advice. A little background on me, I have an amazing, wonderful, brilliant 3 year old boy. He's the light of my life. He's...
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- I am mom to a little shy guy, and at 3, he was very much like your son. He is still reserved (even with extended family), but has come out of his shell a lot over the...
- My kids were very shy. I got them involved in play dates. Their friends would come to our house first and then we would go to the friends house. I would stay the fi...
- It's hard not to worry about our kids isn't it? I can totally relate! I was horribly shy all the way until college and still have my moments. Most shy behavior is gene...
Outdoor Swimming Fun in Chicago or Suburbs
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 19, 2006
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Hi everyone!
I'm looking for nice water parks with playgrounds in the Chicago area.
Also, if someone knows a good water park or swimming pool in the suburbs to take...
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- Great Chicago Park District water park called 'Adams Playlot' at Armitage and Seminary in Licoln Park. Check out the CHicago Park District website for a map and detai...
- I don't know if it is too far for you, but there is a GREAT water park just into Indiana (Just outside Merrillville/Hammond)off of I-65. Here is a link to their websit...
- I know of two great places in the western Suburbs. 1) Forest Park public pool. Adults are $9.25, kids under 3 free. This is an awesome pool for my 2 year old. It h...
Anyone Been to Sandy Lake Park Lately?
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on July 1, 2009
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We were thinking of taking our two boys to Sandy Lake Park in the next few weeks. It has been many years since I have been out there (like when I was in the 6th grade...
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- We went about 2 weeks ago. Won some admission tickets at an auction. The train was fun for my boys (7 & 4) and some of the rides. It is sparsely staffed, so you hav...
- Gosh, I haven't been since elementary school in the 1980's! If you go please post a follow-up note letting us know how it is. I have these vague memories and wondered ...
- I went with my daughter on a band field trip and it honestly had not changed much since I was a kid. It was very nostalgic for me. It seemed to be well maintained an...
Question About Best Day Care Option
Asked by D.K. from Chicago
on April 4, 2007
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My daughter is 7 months old and I have been working partly at home and partly at the office since she was 3 months old. I have had a woman come to my house to watch h...
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- We have our son in a daycare center, I like how safe it is and he doesn't get hurt very often, minor scratches etc. we like all of the teachers in the infant room, he ...
- Hi D.! I too was in your situation. We decided to take our son out of home day care and put him in a center. The home day care was fine, but I did not feel that he ...
- I believe the advice given already really sums up the main solution - it is a very individual question that depends on the family, the child(ren) and the timing. Fo...
Preschool Teacher Placing Child in Time Out Too Long.
Asked by A.A. from Jacksonville
on August 8, 2011
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I just found out that my 5 yr old son was talked to in a firm voice by teacher pointing her finger close to his face. They also placed him in time out for at least 30...
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- *********First how do you know it was 30 minutes?**************, hope you respond to this question!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Perhaps you should read a post today "Matt Damon...
- How do you know he was in timeout for 30 mins? I ask b/c he doesn't know how long and you might want to be sure before you say anything. also, was he in timeout like...
- Pulling him out of preschool off and on is sending the wrong message. They are working with you ,and helping him curb those specific behaviors by the time out. Did you...
