Fighting: Elmo
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"Not Thaaat Spoon!" and Other Battles Probably Not Worth Fighting
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on June 10, 2011
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I'm sure all you moms with Children of a Certain Age (read: 3-4) are familiar with the phenomena of when they MUST have the blue cup, or the world will end if you give...
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- If it is politely requested then I'm more likely to go ahead and change the item...BUT if a meltdown starts before I can even get the item out of my hand, it's tough l...
- I have three big LAZY kids. Who will try and get outta of having to walk to the bathroom to pee. If I gave into all of their daily complaints, I would have ten loa...
- I used to humor, but there are times when you can't like at a friends house. One time my daughter flipped out over the cup she was given because she just didn't like ...
Sleep Issue
Asked by G.E. from New York
on April 14, 2008
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My daughter is 19 months and will not sleep after 5:30 the past few nights she only sleeps till 4:30 THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON for a long time we have tried letting her c...
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- I hate to say this, but that very well may be her natural wake up time. All three of my kids were early risers as well (4:30 - 5:30 am) and it is tough. You could try ...
- I feel your pain. My 16 month old son sleeps to 5-5::30 almost every morning starting at age 5 months. I was losing my mind with sleep deprivation. Then my doctor g...
- I got one of my favorite bit of parenting advice when my firstborn was fighting me on a sleep issue. I was going crazy trying to get him to stay in his bed at night, ...
What's Missoni and Can You Take It with You When You Die?
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on September 15, 2011
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Geez, with all the frenzy around Missoni for Target, you think these people are planning to be buried with their coveted Missoni items. I'm so glad I'm not one of tho...
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- I had never heard of this designer/brand/whatever ... and after looking at pictures on their website ... OMG who the hell would wear that stuff? It's downright UGLY .....
- I just have to say, LMAO!
- I've never heard of this. The only thing we got when it was a huge trend were the Zui Zui pets. And that was a big mistake. Those things are junk.
Potty Training Advice
Asked by J.T. from New York
on March 15, 2010
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Hello Moms! My daughter will be two on Saturday and I am planning on trying to potty train her over spring break (I am a school teacher so I will be off of work for 1...
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- Commend her on a job well done and don't be mean about accidents because they will happen. Persistence and consistency are the keys. The training pants they have now a...
- Hi J., My suggestion is to pick up many pairs of multi layer cloth training pants. Some have a waterproof outer layer, others you need to buy plastic pants for over t...
- sounds like your in for smooth sailing good luck
Seeking Advice Regarding Toddler Toothbrushing
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on December 5, 2009
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Hi there - I have been brushing my 14-month-old's teeth for eight months. For the past week, he has been really fighting it - I can get the brush in his mouth for a f...
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- My 14 month old started doing the same thing the other day, and it turns out she was cutting 4 molars all at the same time! So I went back to the baby toothbrush thin...
- Try one of the $5.00 electric toothbrushes, I give my boys a once over with the brush then let them take over, at least then you know that if the brush is hitting thei...
- Is he teething? Whenever my son cuts a new tooth he refuses to let me near his mouth with the toothbrush. I just keep trying until he lets me again.
My Child Is Having Nightmares
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on August 16, 2007
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has anyone had problems with a small child having nightmares???
my daughter is 27 monthes old and has woken in the middle of the night screaming(yes screaming like cr...
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- Hi M., What was helpful to my children was "rewriting" the nightmare --listening to the story of their dream, then together imagining a silly/ happy (instead of sca...
- well i am not sure but if ahe has elmo dolls take them out of her room for now and dont let her watch it instead find something else for her to watch and i know at tha...
- It sounds like your daughter is going through a normal phase. My son did the same thing but not as bad. I don't think that Elmo is the problem, it's probably differe...
TV With Sleep...
Asked by J.G. from Salt Lake City
on May 11, 2008
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I'm curious to know if any moms out there have a TV in their childs room to help them go to sleep at night? I have a 3 year old that doesn't like to be left alone in ...
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- Hi J., I agree with most of the responses here that a TV is not the answer. Feeling safe in his bed and the ability to soothe himself to sleep will not be learned wi...
- My 16 year old step-daughter has had a tv in her room since she was about 4. Now when she goes to bed at night it has to be left on. If you sneak in after she goes t...
- Our children don't have TV's in their rooms and I wouldn't recommend it. If you're desperate, You might want to consider a radio/CD player where you can play soft musi...
At What Age Is a Good Age for Bottle Breaking?
Asked by T.F. from Grand Junction
on December 3, 2007
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My son just turned 13 months and still takes a bottle 4 times a day(morning, noon, evening and before bed). During meals and throughout the day he does take a sippy cu...
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- My youngest is 14 mo. and he still gets a bedtime bottle. I like the extra cuddle time with him. My ped told me he doesn't need a bottle anymore, but I've done the sam...
- I took both my kids off the bottle right at 1 year because I was afraid of them getting too attached. I know lots of ppl that wait longer though. (Now my oldest stil...
- Start weaning him of the bottle and save it for those rough nights of when he is sick. The fewer times he uses it the less he will want it. He will start to forget ab...
Help, Morning Dressing Is a Struggle!
Asked by P.K. from Los Angeles
on January 14, 2010
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I need some advise, ideas, anything! It is such a struggle to get my 3 1/2 yr old daughter dressed in the mornings. I know some of this is normal but come on 45+ mins ...
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- i recently responded to something like this. if you don't mind searching through some of my responses, it might be a strategy that you might consider for your situatio...
- My daughter did the same thing, and boy was she strong willed. She mad her brothers late for school countless times and finally one morning I had enough and told her i...
- Ah yes...be honest, if you could run around naked or in your PJs all day wouldn't you? I know I would (actually that is one of the big reasons I started working from h...
I Need Advice About Naptime! Help!
Asked by A.W. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2008
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Hello!
I love this website and have found lots of advice from previous asked questions..but I guess I am still feeling like I need some reassurance that I am doing th...
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- You've lost control, and it's time to reassert yourself as the mom. If it's bedtime, we go to bed. The only time one may get up is to use the bathroom. Otherwise, l...
- I have to laugh at some of these responces. You never said anything about him crying once, so the whole do/dont let him cry it out is silly. My rule of thumb with na...
- This is totally normal for this age. Both of my boys went through the same thing. They are pushing boundaries and testing limits to see how serious you are. Kids th...
