Grandchildren
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Ideas for Granddaughter's First Birthday Gift
Asked by K.B. from Providence
on July 23, 2008
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My first granddaughter's birthday is approaching, and I would like to purchase a gift - maybe to start a collection or something. Any ideas from other mothers or gran...
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- Hi K.!!My son recieved the Potterybarn chair with his name monagramed on it...he loves it and its something he will always have,my sister got it for him(hes 13months),...
- what about shares of stock? My daughter has Disney stock that her aunt got her .. one share every year... it's not a lot, but it's something ..
- My MIL from my first marriage bought my son a year old tree sapling on his first birthday. We planted it in their yard, and now it's neat to see the tree and my son g...
Potty Broken Granddaughter Is Peeing in Inappropriate Places.
Asked by K.D. from Cumberland
on August 1, 2008
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My daughter has asked for help from you Moms. I never experienced this problem with my three children so I do know how to help her either. Here is the scoop: My alm...
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- She could have a urinary tract infection. Take her to the doctor or try an at home test. Is this the same daughter that is expecting? That could have something to do...
- When my daughter did this, she did it because she was mad and couldn't communicate her anger. I had left for work and she looked at my mother and peed on the floor. ...
- She could also have had something happen that made her feel uncomfortable with going to the bathroom in front of anyone. It could be from something harmless or very ...
4 Yr. Old Granddaughter -- Is It Acid Reflux or What?
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on December 13, 2009
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We've noticed for quite some time that my 4 yr. old granddaughter will have spells where it sounds like she has something in her esophagus and it's trying to comem up....
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- I have an almost 4yr old daughter who has been bothered with reflux since birth. Sometimes when she's eating, her throat will make this weird sound. It seems like i...
- This sounds like an allergic reaction. Interestingly, the medication that is given for acid reflux is also an antihistamine. Start writing down the food that she e...
- Of course you need a doctor to diagnose your granddaughter, but if it is acid reflux there are natural remedies that can help. I switched to natural methods. It took...
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...
Constipation Re My 18 Mth. Old Granddaughter
Asked by L.H. from Las Vegas
on April 16, 2012
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Since my 18 mth. old granddaughter has been on Nido Powdered Milk, she is constantly constipated. Can you please suggest an alternative milk to give her? Thank you
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- How about plain old cow's milk? (And think "p" for constipation: pear juice, peaches, pears, peas, prunes.....)
- Can't help you on the milk front, but our ped recommended apples, pears, stewed apricots, prunes and if need be a unflavored non gritty fiber supplement to help alevia...
- Cow's milk, soy milk, almond milk. What does the doctor recommend?
Granddaughter Hurting Self, PLEASE Help
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on July 24, 2008
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My granddaughter is 33 months old and when she gets angry OR upset she bangs her her head very hard, also she has began to pull out her hair and bite herself. I've be...
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- Hi S., I have only read a couple of responses, so I apologize if my comments are repetitious. First, I applaud you for being so loving and concerned. Secondly, I app...
- You mentioned that she has "developed slowly". If her parents are open to it, I would encourage them to take her to the dr. to make sure she doesn't have any developm...
- I think this calls for some outside help. Maybe family counseling, maybe Parents As Teachers (esp. the home visits and parenting help). Someone with training in evalua...
Sad for My Granddaughter Vent/question Long Sorry
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on November 5, 2011
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This is a question wrapped in a Sad for my granddaughter vent. I am going to give some background first.
My daughter is 29 she has 3 children. The oldest is 11 (Ha...
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- My boys and I have never done birthday parties. We beleive that birthdays are for family. So, since her mother is doing a crappy job of being a mother at the momen...
- Take her out for some Grandma time. Make it her special day. Take her and get a manicure or something fun and a nice dinner, lunch. If it falls on a weekday, make...
- You can have a one on one day with your g-child. Say that you wanted to celebrate the fact that you have such a special one of a kind g-daughter born to your family. A...
Seeking Help for My God Granddaughter Sleeping Habits
Asked by P.W. from Chicago
on January 11, 2008
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My god grand daughter is 3 years old and still does not want to sleep in her bed alone.
Make excuses, talks, cries and does everything she can to keep from falling as...
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- For Pete's sake, what is wrong with people, that they would hit a child for not sleeping at a "right" (for adults) time? Spanking makes a child upset and angry - is t...
- Does your goddaughter still take naps? When our 3 yo daughter naps during the day, it is a nightmare to get her to stay in bed at 8pm and sleep through the night and/o...
- My oldest would always try to sleep with me but I never let her unless she was sick so that I could keep an eye on her. I would walk her back to her room and read a bo...
My 2 1/2 Year Old Granddaughter Is a "Runner"
Asked by A.N. from Atlanta
on April 21, 2009
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Off she goes. Can't do library, she runs for the door and wants to leave - bring her back, she runs to the door again. At the park she runs for the gate and I'm afraid...
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- My son is like that but he has autism, though I don't think this may have anything to do with it. Have you tried taking her to a running track at a school or somewhere...
- This makes me laugh. My daughter that just turned 2 does this. She doesnt do it exactly to the extent your your little girl, but they both have the same idea. "What we...
- Hahaha! You just brought back some funny memories for me! My first son was just like that. I remember his 2nd birthday party at a park. Once we set him down, nobod...
Update on Granddaughter with Swollen Lymph Nodes.
Asked by G.B. from Oklahoma City
on July 19, 2011
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I had asked what were some remedies to ease the pain of the nodules sticking out on the side of her neck. Then I updated it through the next ER visit. I still wonder a...
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- You have good questions but they need to be answered by her doctor/nurse.
- Do they not give children Steriod shots? I know when my throat swelled that is what I got to get the swelling down so I could breath. This was at a medical clinic. ...
- I heard if you gargle with salt water,it does wonders on helping strep throat.
