Health

Is early intervention free? Who pays for it? how does it work?...

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I've seen quite a few things about early intervention and I was wondering if any...

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Good Morning - My son has been receiving Early Intervention Services for Speech ...

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Anyone Have Any Experience with Early Intervention?

Has anyone on here ever used early intervention before? My daughter is 10 months...

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My son is just about 24 months old and only says mama and dada. I was thinking a...

Eye Glasses

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Vision Therapy Software

My 7 year old has convergence insufficiency; her eye muscles are not working together and the optometrist recommended vision therapy software. We are ...

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Vision Therapy??? Really? Does It Work?

Anyone ever had to go through our put their child through vision therapy? My 3yr...

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Any of You Used Vision Therapy for ADHD

Hi-My 7 yr. old son has ADHD. He is very behind his second grade class. He has...

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Vision Therapy for Strabismus or Congenital Esotropia

Hello, My son is almost 2 and he was diagnosed with Congenital Esotropia at a y...

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Eye Doctor

Does anyone like any eye doctors around the beavercreek area? Or if you do not ...

Eyes & Vision

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Eye Doctor

I have terrible eyes but my husband has perfect vision. I started getting severe migraines in middle school which led to contacts. Turned out I had re...

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Can an Eye Doctor Be Wrong?

I took my son to an eye doctor here in town because of a slight lazy eye he had ...

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Eye Doctor That Is Good with Kids

Figured out that my 6 YO doesn't see so well. Does any one have a recommendatio...

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Eye Doctor

I am looking for an good eye doctor in mckinney area. I would like someone that ...

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Recommendation for an Eye Doctor in the Baytown Area.

Since moving here I am still building recommendations for physicians. My daught...

First Aid

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CPR And First Aid Training

My husband and I need to get CPR and first aid training. I'm having a hard time finding a class that we can attend. Does anyone know of someone that ...

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CPR And First Aid for Child Care Providers

I am looking for CPR and First Aid courses. Any suggestions on where to take the...

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Bruise

My daughter fell onto the edge of a wooden bed frame a little over 3 weeks ago. ...

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Bruise

My daughter was running around her bedroom and fell onto the edge of the bedfram...

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First Aid Class in West L.A.

My baby is 5 months old. I'd like to take a baby first aid and CPR class (just ...

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Fitness

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Do You Exercise?

Why or why not? If you do exercise, what do you do? If you don't exercise what would be a form of exercise that you think you would enjoy? I exe...

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When to Exercise?

I am about 20 pounds overweight, due to having 3 kids and lack of self-control w...

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Fitness-Learning To Jog

I am looking for an app that helps you learn to jog. I have read and researced,...

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Fitness During Pregnancy

Is it possible to get in better shape during pregnancy? Please, do not read any...

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How Do You Fit Exercise In?

I am desperatly trying to get rid of 30 pounds. I have lost only 5 pounds and 8 ...

Foot & Toe

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How to prevent foot pain

Has anyone ever had pain at the bottom of your foot? My right foot hurts right by the heel close to the arch of the foot. It hurts when I walk, as we...

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Plantar Warts!

I come to you moms since you have helped me in the past. I have been fighting p...

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Pain in My Foot

Hello, I am at 33 weeks with twins. Lately I have either a sharp, immobilizi...

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Foot Pain

I have been having problems with foot pain over the last couple of months. It s...

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Pain in Heel of Foot

Hi I have had pain in my foot when ever I walk for 5 days. I work all night I a...

Good Hygiene

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Hygiene

My daughter is 10 yrs old. Her dad died 3 years ago. Since then I have noticed that her Hygiene has gotton worse. When she goes to the bathroom eith...

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Hygiene

My husband leaves the house in the morning 3-5 days a week to go to work without...

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How to Teach Potty Hygiene???

My daughter, 3 years old last September, is potty trained. Yay for us. This ha...

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Helping Teen with Beauty and Hygiene

I currently work with teenagers at my church. One teen in particular is a preci...

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10Yr Old Niece with Terrible Hygiene...

Hello moms, I'm in need of some advice this morning. My sister in law and her da...

Hair

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Hair

I got a perm and i loved it at first, but now its getting frizzy and no matter what products i buy, nothing really seems to help once it dries. so I am...

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Hair Loss

Is there any thing i can do to help with hair loss...

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Losing Hair!

I have been losing hair since 3 months after I gave birth to my daughter. She wi...

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Teen Hair

My 11 year old daughter has very oily hair. Even using a clarifying shampoo, th...

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Baby Hair Care

Hi ladies,My 7 month old was born with lots of hair. She has already had 3-4 h...

Health Insurance

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Hi moms. I'm seeking health insurance for my family. My company just closed down and Cobra payments is just not an option for us. Has anyone had any...

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HI, My husband is a small buisness owner and we are currently looking for affor...

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Hi, We are looking to switch to a different health insurance in the new year. ...

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I have never had health insuance as an adult, and i have no idea how to go about...

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Midwife and Doula near Palatine, IL

Hi Mamas-I've been working as a contractor for a company and really like it. I'...

Healthcare Providers

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I've always visited an Ob-Gyn and am not familiar with midwives or doulas. Now that I'm pregnant, I've heard a lot of good things about midwives/doula...

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Need a Pediatrition Out of Scottsdale Healthcare North (Shea)

I am 32 weeks pregnant and set to deliver at Scottsdale Healthcare North (on She...

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Mean Dentist?

Last year, we took our 4 year old to the dentist for a check up. I think it has...

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Appealing to United Healthcare to Cover DocBand

My 9 month old son is getting a DOC Band and we were just told that our insuranc...

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Any Recommendations on Good Ob's, Midwives or Doulas? and What Do They Cost?

My husband and I are starting to try for a baby so I am doing lots of reading. A...

Height & Weight

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My Daughter Afraid of Being Overweight

My daughter is 4'6 and a quarter weighs 74.2 pounds 10 december 11. is she overweight? she seems average. Her 4'3 best friend 9 years old weighs 58 pou...

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Overweight Children

Ok mom's how do you tell your kid they are overweight without hurting their feel...

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Overweight Child

I have a 7 year old daughter who weighs 90 pounds. She is tall for her age, whi...

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What Do You Think About Being Pregnant and Overweight

My husband and I have been talking about adding number 3 to our family. My only ...

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Underweight 3-Year Old

My son, while on his growth curve, is in the 1 percentile for his age (3-1/4 yea...

Home Remedies

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Natural Remedy

Does any one know a natueral remedy for a cat who has worms in her poop?...

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Natural Cough Remedies

Hi Moms! I am currently 19 weeks pregnant and have had a lingering cough for abo...

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Home Remedies

Hi Moms! I am in need of plumbing advice. I have toilet and sink (same bathro...

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Natural Remedies...

Hi Moms~ I was answering a post from another mom and in turn, came up with a qu...

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Natural Remedies

I was wondering if any of you out there have had any success with any natural pr...

Illnesses

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Helping Out a Chronically Ill Friend

We are good friends with a family in our neighborhood. Our children attend the same school. We have known each other for a couple years. The mom suf...

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Mentally Ill Father

To make a very long story short, the father of my 5 month old daughter has a sev...

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Why Are We All So Sick?!

I am beyond frustrated. I almost have to laugh at this point because it is so r...

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"I'm Sick"

My daughter is in the 1st grade. Every so often I get the "I'm sick" card. I t...

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Too Sick or Not?

Hi Moms. I am a daycare provider and recently I have had some pretty sick kid...

Illnesses & Symptoms

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Runny Nose

My son is 8 months old and has had a runny nose for about three weeks now, no fever at all very playfull, eats just normal, he is formula fed only (due...

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Runny Nose and Cough Related to Teething?

My one year old is getting molars. She also has a runny nose and a cough. Does ...

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Constant Runny Nose

Hi momma's since starting preschool my DS constantly has a runny nose every coup...

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Medication for Runny Nose

Hello mamas, My son is 3 yrs old and has a cold, mostly congestion and a runny ...

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Dry Hacking Cough and Runny Nose!

My 4 1/2 yr. old has a dry, hacking cough and a runny nose...we are uninsured at...

Medicines

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Breastfeeding - Anyone Had to Take Prescription Medicine?

Hi area moms- I was just diagnosed with strep throat and my Dr gave me a prescription (zithromax) and I can't breastfeed for 10 days... I have to pump...

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DVT Prescription Help?

I have a friend who was prescribed Lovenox. To help with DVT "deep vain thrombos...

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Immediate Prescription Assistance

I am looking for anyone who can help or has ideas that might help. My grandma we...

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Prescription Running Out Before He Finishes Antibiotic

The liqued antibiotic my6yo son got for his severe ear infection is almost gone ...

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Prescription Help for Painful Bloating and Gas?

Hi! I'm in my second trimester, and occasionally up all night with painful huge ...

Mental Health

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Mental Health

Hi I am a mother of three and I have been battling depression for years. I lost my father a few months ago and it seems to have triggered a bad spell....

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Mental Health

This may seem a little off the wall. I was looking for moms opinions on Pediatri...

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What Do You Do for "Mental Health Day"

We've had a lot of stuff going on the past few weeks and today was the last stra...

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Seeking More Mental Health Services

I am a mom of three girls, one of whom happens to have a very challenging mental...

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Mental Illness

Does anyone have experience with a spouse or other family member with mental ill...

Potty Training

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Ready to Potty Train??

My 15 month odl daughter has started telling my husband and I when she pees, or poops in her diaper. She wants us to change her as soon as she does it....

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Ready to Potty Train but Not Walking Yet!

My 17 month old is already showing signs of readiness to potty train. Every time...

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When to Potty Train?

I have twin girls, almost 18 months old. One of my daughters is constantly taki...

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When to Potty Train?

Audrey is 1 yr 1 month old and is staying dry 90% of the time during the day now...

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Help-21 Month Old Not Ready to Potty Train

I have a 21 month old daughter who has recently gotten into taking off her diape...

Preventative Care

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Chiropractic Care in Children

Hi all you fabulous moms! I hope you are all having a great day! I recently started seeing a chiropracter and his office believes in treating the who...

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Dental Care... How Early?

What age should children have a first check up at the dentist? It is expensi...

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Alternative Health Care Question

My son is 15 months old and has constant colds; he wheezes when he gets them. H...

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Hair Care for an Active 3 Year Old

I would like advice - my 3 year old daughter has beautiful long hair that falls ...

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Referrals for Good Dentist Needed ASAP in Pleasant Hill Area

Hi Moms, I need a referral for a good adult dentist in the Pleasant Hill (or sur...

Reproductive

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Ob Gyn in Elk Grove Village - Personal Women's Health Care

Hi, Has anyone been to the Personal Women's Health Care in Elk Grove Village? Would you recommend it? If yes, which doctor in that practise would yo...

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Women's Health Alliance Docs?

Does anyone know of a good obgyn with Women's Health Alliance? Or, perhaps, any...

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FertilAid For Women- Anyone Tried It?

I'm interested to hear some real reviews on FertileAid for Women (or for Men). A...

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Does Anyone Go to Coon Rapids Women's Health?

I am pregnant with baby number 3 but haven't been to the doctor yet. With my 2 ...

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Feedback on Obs at Center for Women's Health at Evergreen

Does anyone have any recommendations or feedback on any of the OB's at the Cente...

Respiratory

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Upper Respiratory Infection

I have a 7 month old daughter and a 3 year old daughter that are both sick. I'm more concerned about my baby because she can't take medicine like my 3...

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Help with Pneumonia

Hi all, my son will be 4 in October and this is his 4th time getting pneumonia s...

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3 Month Old with Rsv- Bronchilitis

Hi There, We just got back from AI DuPont hospital and my little baby boy- 3 mon...

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3 Yr Old Pneumonia

My poor baby had RSV @ 2 and now he has pneumonia at 3!!!! He is in a smoke free...

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Child with Respiratory Needs Mom's Advice, Please

My dd, has had respiratory problems every winter. As soon as cold season starts...

Shots & Vaccines

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Our son is approaching his 7 month check up, which includes another round of immunizations. He's had all of them up to this point but i'm hearing more...

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Hey moms, am I the only one, or are there moms out there scared to immunize b/c ...

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I have been debating the whole immunization for several months. I have read as m...

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Help for Dog with Skin Problems

Hello, My son has his 2 month well baby visit next week and I am reading up o...

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Vaccinations

What do other mom think about vaccinations? Are they safe? What about the corr...

Skin

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Skin Problem

Hi Friends, I have had a chronic skin condition for quite a number of years with lows and highs. There are excessive spots and discoloration around ...

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Skin Problem

My daugther has sensitive skin, she is 2 years old. When the weather gets hot (l...

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Skin Problems

Hi moms, I am 38, don't drink enough water, or exercise as often as I should, n...

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Our dog has some sort of skin problem which is causing her skin to flake and giv...

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Skin Problems After Having My Baby

I am a mom of a soon to be 4 year old and an 8 week old. I had no problems with ...

Skin, Hair & Bath Care

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Skin Care

Can anyone suggest some good skin care products for african american women?...

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Pre-teen Skin Care

I have a friend whose 10 year daughter is starting to break out, primarily on he...

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Skin Care

Does anyone have any good products or advice for taking care of my face? I am c...

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Skin Care Line Recommendations Needed

Hi- I am 33 years old and have quite a bit of sun damage and am starting to f...

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Hair Care Products for Children

My daughter is 4yrs old and has soft, wavy hair but it is very thick,and can be ...

Sleeping Habits

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Sleep Problems

My daughter is almost 4 and wakes up every night and come into our room. My husband and I are too tired to fight with her about this anymore. We have t...

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Little Girl with Sleep Problems.

My little girl Alannah will be one on Sunday. Just recently she has been waking ...

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Teenage Sleep Problems

My 16 year old son is always tired and has a major problem getting up in the mor...

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Sleep Problems

I have a 6 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that share a room. The problem is that...

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Sleep Problems

My son is almost 15mo. old and he is a restless sleeper. He usually tosses and t...

Social Workers

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Are You a Social Worker or Do You Know One Personally

OK moms, I know I have asked you a lot of things, but this one is for my brother. He is in his third year at CSU and is kinda lost first he wanted to g...

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What Degree Would You Need For...

What kind of degree/classes/schooling would someone need to become a social work...

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Having a Hard Time Finding a Job

I've been under-employed for about a year and am now unemployed. I'm a social wo...

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Seeking Moms Who Have Adopted Infants

My husband and I are just begining the adoption process -- our first formal meet...

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Child Protective Services!

I would like to know if anyone has had a false call to CPS, what happened? What ...

Speech Therapy

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My 3 year old grand daughter has a speech delay and will be receiving speech therapy soon. Could any of the members provide a description of their exp...

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My little one has recently been diagnosed with a speech delay; we have been give...

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i have a 19 month old with a speech delay. she does not use any words and has be...

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Seeking Moms' in Autism Support Groups

Hi, My 2.5 year old son was recently diagnosed as PDD/NOS with a severe speech ...

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Speech Delay?

My 2 year old was recently diagnosed with a speech delay and will be starting sp...

Stages & Milestones

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Milestones...

I'm sure all first time moms get a little paranoid about these milestones our children are supposed to meet... My daughter is 8 and 1/2 monthes old and...

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Hitting the Milestones

My daughter is 3 months old and was only 4lbs at birth, now she is just under 10...

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Preemie Milestones

Hi moms. I had a baby boy at 33 weeks which makes him 14 weeks old now. I am n...

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Toddler Milestones

My almost 2 year old daughter, Raven is trying to pass many toddler milestones a...

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Milestones

My 7 1/2 baby still doesn't sits down by himself.... my first one, now 3 1/2 yea...

Support Groups

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ADHD Support

I will be going to my sons Ped. tomorrow to discuss the chance that he has ADHD ( i am almost positive that it will be a "he does" answer). I am scare...

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Support Groups

does anyone know of support groups for single parents with kids who have adhd or...

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ADD / ADHD Help!

My 5 year old son was just dianosed with ADHD. We have been having a lot of beh...

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Just requesting some support and tips on how to deal with an autistic child. I ...

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Mental Illness

I am so greatful to all of you being there for me. I am going through a time wi...

Taking Temperature

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Best Thermometer

Not a fan of the current thermometer I use...it takes too long to read, and with a squirming 7 month old, that is near impossible. Any recommendations...

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Can anyone recommend a FAST, RELIABLE, rectal thermometer?...

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Hi Mom's I am looking for a new thermometer for the little one. I need somethin...

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Hi! I'm looking for a good thermometer to use with my nine month old boys. I...

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Helping Teen with Beauty and Hygiene

I am trying to find a good thermometer. I have tried a couple of the in the ear ...

Teaching Good Hygiene

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Hygiene

My husband leaves the house in the morning 3-5 days a week to go to work without brushing his teeth. It makes me sick!!! I discovered he was doing this...

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I currently work with teenagers at my church. One teen in particular is a preci...

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Suggestions for Helping 5 Year Old with Hygiene Issues

I am looking for suggestions to help me teach my 5 year old daughter good hygien...

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Teachers NOT Following Good Hygiene "Rules"/Swine Flu

Maybe I am one of those paranoid mothers . . .but my son seems to catch everythi...

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Little Girls and Hygiene

I can't tell you how many times I've lectured my two daughters, ages 7 and 4, on...

Vision

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Does My Son Need Glasses?

My 7 yr old complains that his eyes hurt and sometimes of headaches. I am thinking he may need glasses. I also catch him squinting his eyes every onc...

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Eye Exam...Opthalmologist Vs. Optometrist

I need to get an eye exam but my medical insurance does not cover vision care. ...

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Optometrist

I'm looking for an optometrist in the burbs who accepts kid care can anyone help...

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At What Age Should Child Start Seeing Optometrist?

Hi Ladies - I have a 4 y/o daughter who, as far as we know, has perfect visio...

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Best Optometrist in Round Rock & Cedar Park Area

Hi, I'm looking for a good optometrist in the Round Rock & Cedar Park area. ...

Weight Management

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Healthy Eating Out ?

Can anyone suggest a place for lunch or diner out that has a little more healthier menu. Vegatables/Fruit. Thanks...

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Need to Change to Healthy Eating, but Unsure Where to Begin

Recently, my husband, age 33, was told that he has high cholesterol. He is not o...

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Over Weight

Hi my name is C.. I quite smoking almost seven years ago and gained a lot of wei...

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Weight Loss

Help!!! It seems like the more I try to lose weight the more I gain... What is ...

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Lose the Baby Weight

O.k. ladies seriously, what have you done to lose the baby weight. I realize the...

Wisdom Teeth

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I went to the dentist yesterday and found out that my wisdom teeth have to be taken out. I knew this was going to happen they have been bugging me for ...

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Wisdom Teeth:(

So I looked in all of the other questions asked just to see what people had to s...

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My dentist has informed me that I have to have all 4 of my wisdom teeth have to ...

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I still have my wisdom teeth and various dentists throughout the years have trie...

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