Independence
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What Do You Think About...
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on February 3, 2007
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My two year old hates getting in the stroller. When you put him in he screams that he wants to walk. I would love to allow him to walk beside me but he won't do it. ...
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- Jeri: By all means get one!! We have the Eddie Bauer 2 in 1 Harness Buddy (you can see it online at Target). Our little girl is very busy and wants to walk all th...
- "Leashes" are for their safety, so don't let anyone pressure you into not getting one if you want to. I understand your position...it was hard letting my son walk. So...
- Don't worry about the rude looks. They only come from people who either don't have kids or had kids so long ago that they don't remember what it's like trying to cont...
When to Start Finger Foods???
Asked by A.L. from New York
on August 23, 2008
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Hello everyone, my son loves using his hands to eat. Infact he gets mad when I am feeding him because he wants to do it himself. He is 7 months old and we give him the...
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- If he's showing that he can munch down some foods, try pasta. My husband makes homemade macaroni and cheese and I was nervous alittle bit about feeding it to him, but...
- my daughter is 8m old and when she started doing that, i just started trying to give her some pieces of our food, when it was healthy enough and soft enough, to see ho...
- my little one (our 3rd) was solely on table food by 8 months...so if he is acting ready, go for it...just keep a close eye on him for choking. PS...if he's this ind...
Do You Have a Financial Safety Net?
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on January 19, 2013
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If your husband or significant other walked out today with plans to dissolve the relationship, how would you manage financially? What level of financial independence d...
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- I agree completely with Bug's answer; she and I are pretty much in the same boat and on the same page. My husband works out of the house full-time, I have my own f...
- We do not have separate accounts. I do bring in some money, from working at home. It's nowhere near what my husband brings in. My husband is AWFUL with finances, so I'...
- I had my own credit card in my name, not just a card with my name on it from my husband's account. That and my own IRA from when I worked. When my ex and I separa...
Looking for OB/GYN
Asked by K.C. from Kansas City
on January 3, 2007
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I'm just wondering if anyone know of a OB/GYN in Independence, Blue Springs, or Lees Summit that might be "plus-size" pregnancy friendly. The OB I had with my son, I...
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- I had a wonderful experience with all of the doctors at Truman Medical Center East's family clinic during my first pregnancy. I'm a large woman, but they were sweet a...
- Dr. Deborah Manning in the Blue Ridge Bank Building is Awesome. Very Friendly and Educated.
- hi my name is W. i go to independence womens clinic by medical center of independence they are all very nice. the Dr. i used is Dr. Lemberger
Wiping Advice
Asked by J.C. from New York
on February 19, 2009
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Hello,
My daughter is 2 ½ and is just about 100% potty trained. My problem is that she wants to do her own wiping. For pee, I’m not too concerned. But for poo...
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- My advice would be to let her wipe then help her wash with soap and water.
- my daughter is the same way i bought her those kando wipes with the frog on the case and it helps. good luck
- My daughter is the EXACT same way. What I do is give her wipes to wipe herself with. I tell her to make sure she wipes really good and then I follow it up with another...
Son Super Clingy All of a Sudden
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on October 30, 2007
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My 2 1/2 YO is super clingy all of a sudden but just to me, not his Dad too. He doesn't want to go to bed without me next to him and wakes up in the middle of the nig...
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- Hi! Good to hear someone else is going through this. My daughter is 2 and this Fall I tried to leave her with the same childcare person at the Park District so I cou...
- I have the same problem with my son. My husband just came back from a two-week training in Fort Campbell and my son is real clingy to me. My husband thinks our son hat...
- I am a SAHM...with a 2 1/2year old boy. It must be a phase, because just as I read you blurb, I am finding myself in the exact same position. I don't leave our son w...
Setting Boundaries for My 18 Month Old
Asked by E.H. from Atlanta
on October 16, 2008
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I am looking for suggestions on how to implement literal boundaries in my home where my daughter can learn she can not go. I know I'm starting this late...she has had...
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- You are totally headed in the right direction!! And you need to stay strong no matter how much of a fit she throws on the other side of the baby gate!!! While she is...
- Hi E.- My daughter is 19 months. From the time she was mobile we have forbide her from being in the kitchen. She was very good at it too. She'd come right to the door...
- Sounds like your doing great. Baby gates work well and she will learn a little independence. Have you tried setting aside some toys that only come out when your cleani...
12 Month Old Screams Everytime I Put Him Down
Asked by K.K. from Denver
on July 16, 2009
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Hi Mom's,
I need any advice that you can give me. My 12 month old son has started to scream and bawl anytime I put him down. He doesn't cry when I put him on the gr...
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- Definitely sounds like he doesn't want to be restricted. My children have all gone through this in the past and they no longer do it. I would say it is a stage that wi...
- K., My little guy is doing this too. He is fine when we put him down to play but if we put him in his playpen he gets really mad and screams. He also screams for a...
- My son went through this at about this age to. He still doesn't always like his car seat but I have had to just let him cry it out. I can tell from his cry he is not i...
HELP!!! Something Special
Asked by S.R. from McAllen
on September 16, 2010
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Moms!!!
Help!!! My husband is mexican, and today is Mexico's Independence Day. My husband wanted to go to Mexico but with everything going on, (plus work and school)...
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- You should have small sombreros for your boobs, maracas for your hands and nothing else. Party in a pinch. Of course, it is a private party. Google it. cb
- It's not a party w/out mariachi music, how about a little seranade. Call one the local restaurants and see if their mariachis would come out for a few songs.
- ...... or in a cute little mexican dress with some music to dance to.
Breastfeeding 16 Month Old
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on February 18, 2010
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My 16 month old still bfeeds 4-5 times a day. He eats about 4 small-medium meals and 2 snacks a day. I am confused as to what is best for him...If he gets this amount ...
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- I breast fed my daughter until she was 19 months and would have gone longer except my husband was ready for me to quit. I got her down to twice a day and then had to g...
- Breast milk, calorie for calorie, is more nutritious than any other food. This is even true past the 12 month mark. So no need to worry about nutrients. Does it imp...
- I nursed my daughter till her 4th birthday. I wish I didn't stop her that day and let her wean completely by herself. So many good things to come from extended nursing.
