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Taking Care of Sick Kids Without Getting Sick
Asked by C.C. from Huntsville
on June 11, 2011
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Last week, my sister had to go to "an important business meeting" and so she left her sick kids in my house, and she would come and pick them up "as soon as possible."...
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- Colds are really contagious. I dont think there is a way of babysitting sick kids and not catching it yourself unless everyone is wearing masks and gloves :) I never...
- you could read my question that i posted just a few days ago... there's a really bad virus going around, but the kids usually get over it in 3-4 days. Mine didn't, an...
- Next time put the kids in a separate room. Don't let them lay around your house just anywhere. Let them only play with a few selected toys that can be cleaned with...
Family Vacation with a 13 Yo
Asked by D.S. from Boston
on February 15, 2011
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We are planning a summer vacation to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. My husband and I are really psyched about seeing and exploring the Canyon as we have never been t...
December End Vacation Ideas
Asked by D.K. from Dallas
on August 4, 2011
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Hey there!
We are planning to go on a 5 day trip during the Christmas holidays. We have narrowed down the following 3 options:
Maui (Hawaii)
Cancun (Mexico)
C...
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- I know you didn't mention it, but DISNEY WORLD is awesome around the Christmas holidays. The weather in FL at that time is usually beautiful and the park decorated is ...
- A cruise by far is the most bang for your buck. You can find activities for the child, have quality time with your husband, and see some awesome places in a week or ho...
- I vote Cruise for you. It's the best bang for your buck by far and sooo family friendly. We are actually leaving tomorrow for one!! This will be the 3rd one we have...
Need Some Opinions & Reassurance on C-sections!!!
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on February 15, 2007
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I am due to have my 2nd baby any day now. Unfortunately it was discovered that just like my 4 year old son, this baby has a heart defect. Because of finding this out e...
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- J., As you can see, everyone has a different experience. My daughter was born by C-Section 3 yrs ago and it wasn't easy for me. My best advice, other than agreeing w...
- I just had a csection 3 1/2 months ago. I have two beautiful girls and had I known how easy a csection was I would have had one with the first child. I did not plan ...
- I have had 3 c-sections. The first time I let myself "take things slow". Don't make that mistake!! I know it will be uncomfortable but the sooner you get moving the be...
Your Thoughts on Putting an 9 1/2 Months Baby Forward Facing
Asked by H.M. from Phoenix
on May 15, 2010
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My understanding was that you should never put a baby forward facing until they are 1 year and 20 lbs. Yesterday, I was riding with my SIL and noticed that she had he...
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- I will be honest with you..Its her child you need to let her make the decision for herself...if the baby is more advanced and has strong neck and back muscles then she...
- Our pediatrician told us that it is now recommended to keep children rear facing until 2 years.
- Will the baby be safer if she was rear-facing? Of course. As my pediatrician said, we'd ALL be safer facing backwards in a car. I have a feeling that your SIL already ...
Keeping Toddler Happy on Plane Rides
Asked by A.F. from St. Louis
on May 19, 2008
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We are going to be doing some summer plane travel with my almost 2-year-old. Any tips on how to keep him happy and entertained? He is very active and I'm a little ner...
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- well althougth I have not done it with my 2 year old since he was 4 mo on a plane. I know him, and crayons would not be a good thing (he would mark on anything with-i...
- i just got back from a flight last week with my son who is 13 months was awake for the entire flights all 4 hours there and only slept on the way home on the last leg ...
- I would bring some books,color books,some games for their age.That should keep them busy and entertained.Good Luck!
Poll - Kids and Playing Outside
Asked by A.R. from Houston
on October 24, 2011
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Scenario:
There are two families, the Smiths and the Jones. The Smiths have three kids (boy 9 and twin girls 11) and the Jones has one kid (girl 8). All of the kids...
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- Yes! This sounds like a dream. We are always complaining that kids don't get to run around and play anymore. Mine are only 5 and 3, but I look forward to the days when...
- Because they are ages eight and above.....Sounds perfectly fine to me! We have kids riding bikes around the neighborhood together starting around 9 years old witho...
- From what you've laid out, the rules, the kids' ages, the little to no traffic on a cul de sac, etc. YES absolutely. Sounds ideal to me, really.
Postpartum Anxiety/ Panic Attacks? Postpartum Depression?
Asked by W.A. from Honolulu
on February 13, 2008
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Hi all. I just had an unplanned C-section on Feb 6th (yes, I posted the request about unplanned C-section and got an overwhelming response of 120+ moms...thank you all...
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- W., I am sorry you are having a hard time wtih your postpartum issues and baby's condition. I have not had panic attacs but I do have postpartum depression and curren...
- Hi W., the time right after having a baby is SO hard emotionally and physically. I have a 4 month old girl and have also recently been trained as a PEP volunteer, wher...
- I had the same thing happen to me when my baby was about 6 months old. The best thing you can do for yourself is get the program through the Midwest Center for Anxiety...
Having Anxiety About Parents Getting "Older" How to Help?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on July 3, 2011
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Hello,
I'm having anxiety about my parents getting older, I know that sounds ridiculous as we are all going that route. I'm in my early 30s, have two children, I'm ma...
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- Okay take a deep breath. I completely understand and both of my parents have major health issues. My advice is to just spend time with them. Enjoy their company. ...
- I commend you, K., both for caring for your parents in your home and for caring about your parents. I read so many posts about horrible parents and even more horrible...
- Hi K., I agree with the other moms...breath. I went through the same thing for a short time and then I took action. The difference is my parents were much older. My...
Where to Go with Kids Under 5 in the DC Area?
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on August 14, 2011
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Hi! We recently moved to VA from TX and been exploring. So much to see. Thing is, many of the museums are not geared towards young kids. Seems most of the kid stuf...
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- Check out ourkids.com for all kinds of places and events for little ones in the DC area.
- I live in Montgomery County Maryland, so some of this would be pretty far from Virginia, but I do a lot of traveling around the area with my 5 and 3 year olds, and the...
- I have an almost 5-yr-old and we do lots of stuff in DC. One museum that would be good for the little ones is the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - they'll ...
