Infant: Water Toys
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Party Favor, Party Bag Idea's for "COOL" 10 Year Old Boys...
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on July 13, 2008
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Hello Mom's...My son is turning 10 years old next month. We are having him a skating party at a nice skating rink. They have a DJ, Fog machines, disco balls and light...
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- I got one of these for an adult party but i think your son woudl love it.... Have him help you make a birthday mix cd. 'cool' songs funny cut blurbs from his favorit...
- I remember when my son turned 10 we took him and his buddies to a basketball game and got them all party favors in the terms of a cool hat to wear so we could always s...
- sounds like fun!! Can I come! :) Try Rebeccas Wholesale - it's open to the public and is in South Euless on Euless Main. The website is http://www.rebeccas.com. The...
Lice Treatments
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on August 21, 2008
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Hello, mother of 3 kids. My two boys went to a daycamp and have lice. I am horrifed and immediately used rid shampoo. After reading on the internet I'm so afraid th...
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- be sure to wash ALL bedding and clothing. vacuum all floors and furniture everyday and empty the canister or change the bag each time you vacuum. check EVERYBODY'S h...
- With five kids, I went through this twice! Just to be on the safe side, we used the shampoo on everyone in the family. Lice actually prefer clean hair, so using hair ...
- What a pain - there is a girl that goes to my church that owns this company - It sounds like a great resource - good luck!! http://pickyournits.com/
Taking a Shower
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on August 2, 2008
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I have a ten month old boy who is very active and walking. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can manage to shower while being home alone and keep him safe?...
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- When my daughter was younger I made sure her room was baby safe so she could play in it whenever she wanted and during my shower I would put a gate up to keep her in h...
- As much as it pains every mother to do it. Sometimes your kid just hs to cry. I have never been a big believer in being a maryter......... As a parent your life change...
- Take him in the shower with you.
Down Time for SAHM
Asked by T.J. from Washington DC
on December 13, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom to a wonderfully active 21 month old son. My husband tells me that my time to relax is during the day while he is at work and I am home with my...
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- I became a sahm two years ago from a 15 yr career - I work much harder now than I ever have and no there is no downtime. I have been thinking a lot lately on how I ca...
- If there are no grand parents or family members near you that you trust with your son for a few hours once a week, hire a baby sitter during the day and go take a nap ...
- hee! that silly dad! i don't think he's a bad guy at all. nobody gets what it's like to be home with a toddler (or several) until they've done it. before i had kids ...
Seeking Stepmom Advice
Asked by T.V. from St. Louis
on April 28, 2008
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I have recently become the full-time mother to my 4 year old step-son. His mother just moved out of the area with her fiance and has only called 2 times since she lef...
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- I am not the stepmom but have felt that same way with my own children. What helped us in the AM was to have things ready the night before, clothes, breakfast things- ...
- T., I can totally relate and you are not crazy. My husband had full custody of his 2 boys and their Mom moved to Seattle. I have been step-mom since they were in gr...
- T., I am not a stepmother. But I feel you because I go through this in my daycare everyday. I have always sought to treat my own children exactly the same as th...
Goody Bags
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
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When do you stop with the goody bags after a birthday party?? My daughter is having her 10th birthday party at a pizza place and is inviting 12 girls (yikes!) and I c...
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- Hi, we live in Arlington Hts, and still do goody bags, but we make CD's with their favorite music, or I just did for a hotel sleepover party for my 9 1/2 yr old daught...
- My daughter is 10 and I've been shopping the Target $1 section for goody bag ideas. I'll stuff the goody bags with a manicure set, nail polish, lip gloss, a notepad,an...
- Is it the work of goody bags you want to stop or the expense (probably both!) If it's the work...I like the idea of giving each child a book. I think it can be really...
"So Far as I'm Concerned Any Adult Can Discipline My Child"
Asked by L.A. from New York
on June 14, 2011
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Ladies -
A girlfriend and her nearly 5 year old came over to ours. The little girl asked to use our bathroom. She went in and started undressing w/o closing the do...
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- I am definitely ok with people I know or people whom I put in charge of or care for my children (whether I'm present or not) correcting them. But I am not sure how I ...
- Different people have different ideas about what is and isn't acceptable discipline. If my child is in danger, I would hope that anyone close enough to do so would sav...
- It depends on what the "discipline" is. I would NOT expect or tolerate any adult spanking or otherwise using corporal punishment on my child. I would absolutely be f...
Not So Great Summer So Far.
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on June 17, 2009
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Okay, we have had a pretty rough start to summer so far (stay in hospital followed by stomach virus, etc). So now everyone seems healthy (knock on wood) but I have no ...
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- Hi R.- I also have a 7, 5, and nearly 2 year old. We have a daily scheduled that we have been trying to follow since summer started. Some of these things may not ...
- You have had a rough start to the summer, but there is plenty of time to have fun. First of all put together a "summer bag". This should include a sun hat for each...
- I look for board games on clearance. My kids and I play board games on their age level and have since they were about 4. We have lots of fun, and the kids love it so m...
How to Cope with "Everybody Else Gets" When It's TRUE!
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 15, 2009
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My 10- and 13-year-old children attend a small parochial school and most of the families there are pretty much middle-class. Both complain that everyone else in their...
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- My brother and I often used the "but so and so has x" with our parents and their responsewas the same as yours, "that's other families". My children are 8yo, 2yo and I...
- I love Allison's post. Teach your kids the true value of their money by making them take responsibility for managing their own money. That is a lesson that will pay ...
- Stick to your guns! You are responcible for how you raise your kids. Too many people live beyond their means, on credit, etc...That's why we are in the financial mess ...
Inexpensive 2 Yr Old Birthday Party Ideas WANTED
Asked by E.C. from Los Angeles
on February 17, 2008
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My daughter will turn 2 in April and I am looking for inexpensive party ideas. At this age you also have to entertain not only the kids, but the adults and it starts ...
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- Hi E., I just got done with my sons second birthday party in October and every one there had a blast- at least from what I was told (but some of the moms actually as...
- At this age all you need is friends at the park or your house and a cake or cupcakes. Hold the party in the afternoon right after nap and before dinner. Provide coff...
- I don't know where you live but we took my 2 year old daughter to Adventure City in Stanton (near Buena Park) and she loved it! Very inexpensive admission prices.
