Grandchildren: Preschooler
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Should My 5 1/2 Year Old Grand-daughter Repeat SK Because of Her Speech Help!!
Asked by L.M. from Tampa
on June 17, 2009
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My daughter called yesterday, and advised me that between my grand daughter's teacher and speech pathologist, they have decided that she should repeat SK. She is very ...
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- When is her birthday? Later birthdays (late spring, and summer) are easier, socially, to hold back than earlier ones (November, January). Personally, I would prefe...
- I have a 3 year old with speech issues. I also have a 5 1/2 year old (both boys) that will start kindergarten this year. His birthday is Sept 29 so he misses the cut...
- L., My son had stuttering and speech problems around the age of 6. Like you we initially pursued speech therapy for him but it did not seem to correct the proble...
Grand Daughter Visit
Asked by B.F. from Washington DC
on November 16, 2008
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My 4 year old grand daughter will be visiting me over the Thanksgiving break. I know the area well (have lived here 34 years), but I need some suggestions of creative...
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- A visit to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum is always a hit with my kids. We have been multiple times. It is huge so don't forget to visit the bug zoo. We sta...
- I'm not sure where you're located, but for cold-weather, indoor fun, my 3-year-old son loves the play space by the food court at the Tysons Corner Mall. Tysons Corner...
- I'm not sure where you live, but several of the Fairfax County Rec Centers (like Cub Run) have indoor pools with "beachfront" entry pools that you can walk into. The o...
Need Photographer for Grandkid Photo!
Asked by D. from Minneapolis
on October 2, 2006
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We're looking to get photos done for Christmas with my kids and my sister's kids. We have 2 infants, a 2.5 year old, and a 12 year old. We're looking for a good phot...
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- Hi D.! I'm a photographer and do families like this, mostly outdoor/natural lighting...generally I come to your home, but we could also figure out a place to meet i...
- I have the BEST photographer. Her name is sarah.Company name is Agape photos AKA Your Moments By Sarah. Her website is yourmomentsbysarah.com. She has recently changed...
- We have the best photographer, you can see his work at www.michaelbkids.com, if you go to the blog, you can see my husband with our son, Graham. He is an amazing phot...
Weekend Away with Granddaughter 3 Year Old
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on August 16, 2009
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Hello Mom's Im a Mother of 2 sons 26 &23 but I have a granddaughter who will be 3 in Oct so I need some help. pls. We take care of her alot and want to take her away i...
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- I'm not sure how much you want to spend, but I've heard that Key Lime Cove in Gurnee (I think) is great. It has an indoor water park with a zero-depth pool and lots o...
- I used to work for Pheasant Run in the Kids Klub. (this was quite a few years ago, so maybe it has changed) We used to do a special craft every weekend and the Kids ...
- J., I am not sure if your wanting to stay in st. charles but in aurora there is sci tech childrens museum. it is a lot of fun for kids. it is in downtown aurora. t...
Need Advice on Daycare Situation with Grand Daughter
Asked by J.S. from Punta Gorda
on March 13, 2009
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My husband & I have been helping our son raise our grand daughter . She just turned two, and we were advised to put her in daycare (due to pending custody battle ) S...
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- That is more than just separation anxiety. For whatever reason, she is unhappy with being in that environment. Because she is only two she can't communicate very well ...
- It is normal to some extent. Usually after 1.5 weeks she shouldn't still be crying all day long. My son had problems with drop offs for a couple of months, but he wo...
- You are right that she shouldn't have to 'deal with a bad situation.' But just the fact that you refer to daycare as such makes me wonder if maybe your attitude (and ...
Are There Any Grandparents Here Who Are Raising a Grandchild?
Asked by J.D. from El Paso
on March 26, 2008
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Hi, was just wondering if there are any grandparents like my husband and myself who are raising grandchildren? We have our son's, son. He has been in our custody sin...
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- We are grandparents raising our now 4 year old grandaughter (she has been with us since she was 3 months old) while her mother now lives an hour away, attending school...
- I'm a Grandparent who has a 7yr old Grandson. His mother is in the picture but he stays with me, I make sure he goes to his Dr's app., School, I do everything for him ...
- Being a Grandmother is much better than being a Mother !!!
How Teach Granddaughter to Share
Asked by J.O. from Austin
on March 11, 2009
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I am caring for my grandchildren while their parents work. My 6 1/2 year old granddaughter is developmentally delayed because of an inherited metabolic disorder, and ...
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- When my son was about a year and a half I did this with him: I sat him down on the floor if front of me face-to-face. I got a pile of his favorite toys (cars) and put...
- Start with treating her as a two year old. Give her time out and make her stay there and tell her why. This may be how to start. Good luck and God love you and your fa...
- Hi J.. I, too have a 3yo (your granddaughter’s cognitive age) and 18 month old twins. My 3yo also wants what they have. This is normal for their age and actually...
"Granddaughter Sweats When She Sleeps"
Asked by L.H. from York
on July 5, 2008
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My 18 month granddaughter sweats really bad when she sleeps. I was babysitting her and layed her next me until she fell asleep, then i put her in her crib. I noticed a...
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- I had the same issue with my son, and sometimes still do. It was a little bit worse when he was younger, I think. He still gets kinda hot when he sleeps, but doesn't...
- Just keep her lightly covered at night with minimal nightclothes; i.e., a diaper, a sleeveless PJ shirt, and light blanket. Don't let the A/C blow directly on her to k...
- Hello, I had a similar problem with my daughter. I know this may be a dumb question, but did you try putting her in minimal clothing and washing her face with cool...
Husbands Obsession with Granddaughter
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2011
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We are a couple in our middle 60's, married 23 months, recently retired. My husband lives out of state we visit each other about every 3-4 months. My husband has had...
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- This definitely doesn't seem right or normal for a grandfather at all. I've heard of grandmothers wanting to see their grandkids every day and nurture them the way th...
- Didn't read the other responses. I see your side of it, however, you have to see his too. He has stepped in as a parental figure in her life. Its not fair to her to...
- No you are not wrong for feeling this way. He is the grandparent, not the parent. I don't feel that you signed up for this at all. Express your boundaries/wants/nee...
Raising a 2 Year Old Grandchild Who Is Confused
Asked by T.H. from Tulsa
on December 24, 2008
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I am raising a 2 year old grandchild who is confused about who is Mom and Dad, Papa and Nana, Aunt and Uncle. His father sees him once a week or so and his Mother has ...
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- I was a child that was raised by her grandparents. I'm 27 now. I was 9 months old when my mom left and my dad thought we would have a better life if my grandparents ra...
- since he has had changes of his parents issues and people coming and going in his life, he will be confused. just work with him and repeat if need to of who is who to ...
- You and your husband are mommy and daddy. You are just as young as most of the children in his classes parents will be. My hubby and I where in our 30's when our son...
