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Does Anyone Else Have a Child with Autism?
Asked by M.S. from Milwaukee
on September 11, 2008
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My daughter will be turning 6 at the end of the month and she just started in Kindergarten. She was diagnosed with autism about a year ago, and since then we have bee...
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- Hi M., my name is M. and my little boy Alex who just started Kdg. is mildly autistic. We went through so much tests and even had a MRI done on him because he was a la...
- Hi M. ... you are NOT alone! I am a grandparent of a beautiful little 22 month old boy who has Autism. My husband and I are going to our first Autism Support Group t...
- I have a 4 year-old son with autism. He also has no fear. I can live with that when we are at home and in our apartment -scarier when we leave and are around moving ...
Baby Backpack / Carrier
Asked by L. from Dallas
on October 16, 2006
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Has anyone used a baby backpack - the kind with the aluminum frame that you can use to take the baby hiking, etc?
Can you recommend brands or types, comfort level, ...
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- Hi. I have an instep backpack /stroller just like this one http://www.babyuniverse.com/pro.asp?id=27537&rc=froogle27537. I loved it and used it while we went to new ...
- I used this Gerry brand (years ago) and loved it: http://cgi.ebay.com/Gerry-Backpack-Infant-Carrier-Great-for-hiking_W0QQitemZ130035544894QQihZ003QQcategoryZ20412QQtc...
- If you're going to get one of these, get a Kelty. I'm a Texan that has spent time in Colorado hiking in the Rockies... trust me... if you're going to hike with little...
Seeking an Accountant in Lewisville/Flower Mound/Highland Village Area
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on March 3, 2008
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Hi,
My husband and I usually do our taxes using Turbo Tax. However, last year we sold a house, bought a house and adopted a child. I'm thinking we might need some...
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- Hi J. My husband is a CPA who does free consults and is affordable. He would be happy to meet you or you could come to his office in Grapevine. Feel free to call hi...
- Hello J., My husband (self-employed) and I have been using Retherford Tax Service for over 20 years. They are in Lewisville and the phone number is ###-###-####. Ca...
- J., I use Jean Hood. She has her office in Lewisville, off of Main toward Old Town. I have my own Childcare business so I don't do them myself. Her number is ###...
Baby Boy Name
Asked by K.R. from Minneapolis
on December 19, 2007
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We are expecting our third child in March, and for some reason, I'm having a hard time with a name. We don't know if it will be a boy or a girl (didn't with the two b...
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- I would have to say that I personally like the name Wilhelm as his first name. It can always be shortened later in school and then go back to his full first name. I am...
- Definitely go with the longer, more formal name. You can call him Willie but at least he'll have a choice in what he wants to be called later in life. The legal nam...
- I like the more formal first names too. My sons are Charles and Joseph, but we call them Charlie and Joey. I actually picked the names because they have various nick...
Brick Paver Patios
Asked by M. from Chicago
on May 31, 2007
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Anyone out there have any advice or referrals for Companies who do Unilock brick paver patios. Mom of 3 in need for a nice patios for my children to play as well as an...
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- M., We had a 2 brick paver sidewalks and porch done last summer. They did a great job. I highly recommend them. Here is the company: B & L Landscape Contracto...
- We had a retaining wall built by Affordable Brick Pavers. They were lower in cost them other estimates we received and we love our wall. It was done well, and when w...
- We are getting a brick paver patio right now. We found a very affordable, reliable installer. He did work at our old house in Aurora and several of our neighbors use...
Bedtime and Getting up in the Morning
Asked by T.S. from Lincoln
on March 3, 2008
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Need advice on getting daughter to go to sleep when it is bedtime, instead of staying up for hours after we've put her in her room for bed.
Also, advice on getting ...
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- T., I'm 54 yrs old and raised two daughters, so I know about tantrums. The other suggestions are great and do work. However, I always felt embrassed when the girls di...
- T., I can tell you what I did and it worked, not over night it took time, and consistancy. When my daughter would throw a fit. I would ignore her I know it is not alw...
- Have you read The Berenstein Bears Get the Gimmies? I used there idea in that book with my 6 year old (back when she was 3 and my second was just born). Decide on so...
Toddler Carriers for Hiking?
Asked by C.V. from Milwaukee
on July 19, 2010
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I'm looking for anyone who has had carriers that they've loved or hated. We're going on vacation up north in about 4 weeks and my husband wants to get something that ...
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- We have a used Kelty carrier. My husband used it nearly every day last summer to carry our then 1 ½ year old son on their walks (he was probably 27 or 28 lbs). It w...
- We've done a lot of hiking with our son and personally I prefer our ergo. I find the ones with the frames just don't fit my body that well--and when my son moves from...
- We loved our Kelty for hiking. The hip strap was comfortable and it felt like wearing a backpack. We could also set it down and it became its own stand. (handy high ...
What Are Your Favorite Free or Nearly Free Activities in the KC Area?
Asked by B.W. from Kansas City
on May 15, 2008
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My hubby is a school teacher and spends time at home with our boys in the summer. I am trying to help him with some things they can do during the day while I'm at wor...
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- When it gets warm the boys would I am sure enjoy going to a local spray ground! My kids always loved those. But, make sure he has them wear water type shoes or sandals...
- My mom sent me this whole list of stuff when I moved here- some free, some cheap, some not so cheap, some educational, etc... Hope it helps! http://www.mdc.mo.gov...
- It's not free, but Johnson County Parks and Rec has tons of pretty cheap day camps during the summer. Your little one isn't old enough for them, but the 5 year old is...
Help with Infant Carrier!
Asked by H.B. from Evansville
on September 22, 2008
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Oka, with my first child I purchased the Evenflo Snugle Comfort Vent soft carrier. I carried him around in this all the time. Never any problems. My 4 month old is ...
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- I haven't used this, but I plan on purchasing one. It's called a sleepy wrap - here's the website (http://www.sleepywrap.com/index.php?page=home). It's just a strip ...
- My kids and I both hated the sling - they were never comfortable in it. With my second one I loved the Hip Hammock. The baby sits just like you would naturally carry...
- H., I have used and still use both the Eddie Bauer front pack carrier as well as a Moby Wrap with my second son who is 8 months old. He loves them both as do I. I h...
Back Pack Carriers Which Is the Most Comfortable?
Asked by A.C. from Allentown
on April 6, 2008
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I aleady have 1 back carrier but it is not comfortable at all. I will be needing a new one for this spring. I operate a vegetable stand and will need to carry my bab...
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- I've had 2 of the Gerry carrier types and loved both of them. The good thing about them is the frame keeps the child high enough away from your back and head. The se...
- I have an ERGO baby carrier that i think is the best thing going. I can still carry my 3 year old in it and it's very comfortable.
- What kind of a carry are you using for the back carry in the mei tai. I know a lot of people who say the back carry is uncomfortable, but love using a high back carry...
