Girlfriends & Boyfriends: Puppets
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Help with New Girlfriend
Asked by J.K. from Madison
on January 18, 2009
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Hello my wonderful moms. I am a divorced (as of 11/08) mom of 2. I recently found out that my ex is dating. He has been with the gf for less than a month and he has ha...
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- Hi J., I am so sorry you are going through this, but please look at it as a learning experience. I have been right where you are, down to the letter! I would reco...
- Wow - you have gotten some great advice, but I'd like to "second" some of it. First, as far as questioning your decision, if your ex is already dating someone, I have...
- I was in your situation a long time ago and understand your pain. Your ex is not going to change but you will soon realize there is life after divorce. My ex didn't wa...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
Need Advice on How to Deal with a School District!
Asked by E.N. from Syracuse
on January 17, 2007
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My son's school is trying to force me to medicate him for ADHD. They are upset with me because I went outside their district and had an independent evaluation done. ...
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- I just wanted to say that I know what you're going through...I'm dealing with the same issue right now, but unlike your son's school, my son's school ignored my reques...
- Hi E....I have never been in a situation like this but I just wanted to send you some support and comend you on how strong you've been.This is your son and no one has ...
- HI E., I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a problem with his school! you are doing the right thing you got your own eval. and are sticking to your gut! you n...
Lesson Plan Ideas
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 12, 2007
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Im currently finishing up my degree in early childhood and next friday i have to teach a lesson. it can be reading/writing or numbers.... i need to have some sort of a...
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- What about outdoor hopscotch? That would be active and fun.. Line 'em up and everyone can get a turn to jump to a number you pick, or their age, or based on how many ...
- When my boys were that age we played Bingo...It was a blast and they really learned number/pattern recognition. Just a thought...
- Hi E. My best girlfriend is an elementary school teacher...she just finished her degree last year and this is her first year teaching. The other day she was telling m...
Toy Ideas for 1 Year Old Who Doesn't like "Toys"
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2010
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My little guy turns 1 in a couple of weeks and I'm racking my brain on what to get him. Thanks to his older brother, we have a house full of toys, but what my little o...
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- I would honestly say dont get him anything. It sounds like you have tons around the house anyways! He will never remember. :) Go for a fun family outing to commemor...
- If that is not his thing, then that is not his thing. each kid, is different. No need to get him 'toys' if he is not into it, nor yet. My kids liked 'real' things...
- What about a ride on toy? Our sons ride on toys are always a hit at parties where other little ones are attending.
Basement Ideas
Asked by S. from Chicago
on July 18, 2007
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We are going to finish our basement. Anyone have any different ideas. I have a one year old and a 3 year old so I would like to incorporate some fun things for them
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- What about a wall mural with different textures on it? A friend of ours did something like this for their son it was a barnyard theme and the horses has string type ta...
- Agree with other posters that if you have enough room, you should do 1/2 tile and 1/2 carpet. On the tile, the kids can do art projects, drive cars, have snacks, etc....
- We got a cheap berber carpet for our basement (don't go too cheap to the point that it scratches though). That way, our kids could still ride on their ride on toys, b...
Parenting FAIL
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on September 1, 2011
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My almost 4 year old still asks me to wipe his butt, not every day, but enough. I told him to go and get the wipes, since I'm trying to teach him to be proactive, he k...
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- my son at about age 3 got a chair and went fishing for the fish in our fishtank while i showered. When I got out and saw them all over the wall, (yes they stuck to th...
- Not that long ago I told my daughter if she kept her panties dry, she could have a sno cone later. She smiled. Said, "Ok Mommy." Climbed up on MY bed. And while I...
- Just be glad it wasnt the other way around! lol
Activities for Toddlers?
Asked by A.O. from Eugene
on November 20, 2006
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My kids are three and 15 months. I need to plan some activities for them to do. My house is small so nothing messy and I really dont have ant ideas for the kids. We ha...
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- Where do you live? There are tons of classes at the community centers and are you part of a Mom's group? Im with different moms almost every day from different groups.
- Read them stories, color with crayons, build with blocks.
- hey there...i have a 4 year old and the last year we've been working on workbooks...there are so many different kinds out there for almost any age. another thing...if ...
Baby Shower Gift for Twins
Asked by K.C. from Philadelphia
on June 24, 2008
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Hello! A friend of mine is having identical twin girls. Her baby shower is this Sunday and I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas on what to get for her. I wou...
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- don't have twins but I swear from now on I will only ever buy diapers and/or wipes as shower gifts. My daughter is 14 months and we STILL don't have to buy diapers......
- I am a mom of twin boys who are 4 (where did the time go?). The one thing I could have never done without were the boppies. I bottle fed my babies, and the boppies w...
- Hi K.. A friend of mine had twins right after I had my oldest...the best gift she said she ever got was a weekend of sleep after bringing the babies home! Three of u...
Behavioral Issues at Preschool
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on November 20, 2009
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Moms, I really need your insight! I have a 3-year-old daughter (3 in June) who is exhibiting really bad behavior at preschool. Please bear with me! She attends 2 days...
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- I second the room mom idea. I don't think there is something "wrong" with her.
- I would recommend that you stay in the classroom with her for several days to monitor. Offer to be a room Mom for the day and watch for yourself her interactions and h...
- My DS went through some similar issues. We ended up changing daycares and his behavior improved dramatically. The center he was at was too chaotic for his personality ...
