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Diversity and Teaching Tolerance to Our Kids
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on December 10, 2010
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How many of you are TRULY committed to the idea of living in a diverse society, where you do not feel threatened or offended when others have different world views tha...
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- This is a HUGE topic in our house...always. So to answer your questions: Yes Yes Yes No My most used explanation: " 'Different' is not 'better' or 'worse' All pe...
- Hi K. Great question. I see every human as diverse. You are all individuals,no two the same. So I see this diversity,connect with some don't connect with others. ...
- We had to talk a lot about what it means to respect people who may not be exactly like you when Prop 8 came along in California. We just explained to our oldest that s...
Breastfeeding on Anti-depressants?
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on August 29, 2009
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We are expecting our second baby in December and I was just wondering if there are any mom's out there that have breastfed their babies while taking an anti-depressant...
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- Your health is more important that breastfeeding regardless of what anyone else says! You will be no good to your children if you are depressed, and add to it that yo...
- I am breastfeeding my 8-month-old and I am bipolar. I take Lexapro for depression and Tegretol for the bipolar. I would not give up breastfeeding for anything! Of cour...
- You know, a happy mom , is a good mom. This is one of those situations where you need to put your needs first. An entire generation of human beings was raised with...
Post Partum Depression
Asked by W.H. from Boise
on November 3, 2006
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Is it possible for post partum depression to not start untill 6 months after giving birth? I gave birth to boy/girl twins 6 months ago and am now feeling very sad all ...
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- I don't usually respond to these but felt motivated to yours. It is a full time job raising children and I can imagine with 2 babies and 2 other children, it would ...
- W.- It is completely normal for you to feel like you do-Hang in there! Hormones and breast feeding can only keep you going for a little while so you'll definately want...
- Definatly go talk to your doctor... I have suffered PPD with all three of my children. After the second child it didnt set in for months when she had colic. I almost g...
Favorite Ways to "Go Green"
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2010
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Hello ladies! I am looking for ideas on easy, cheap ways to "go green". Give me your best suggestions, from eating locally to wearing cloth diapers. I want to hear the...
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- I love www.Freecycle.org! I started my own group in my hometown and try to Freecycle anything I don't need that might be of use to someone. It's a great place to get...
- Line dry. It will save about 10% of your electric (and save you money. I cut $30 off our monthly electric bill when I started line drying). Also, drastically cut ba...
- Addressing the person slandering Melaleuca you don't have the facts...Melaleuca has won the Environmental Wellness Award 5 years in a row. They ARE a green manufactur...
Need Advice
Asked by K.T. from Dothan
on April 21, 2008
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Well I'm 5 months pregnant with my first child & the babies father has recently decided he doesn't feel the same about me anymore & it seems like he is doubting her be...
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- I know this will sound harsh, but I chaulk that up to a dissappointing childhood and a lot of therapy. As an adult whose father wanted nothing to do with me when I was...
- Worrying about that man is not good for you or for that baby. You know in your heart what the truth is and don't let him put those kind of doubts in your head. Right n...
- My young mom to be. You will be just fine. Stop crying because your baby can feel your pain. Instead of focusing on the father focus on the blessing you are about to b...
Trying to Get Pregnant
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on April 20, 2008
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Hello Everyone! I am sure this is a frequent topic . . . .My husband (30) and I (31) have been trying to get pregnant for about 6 months now and have been unsuccessful...
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- Don't start to worry yet. It took my husband and I two years and two miscarriages and we are finally pregnant (13 weeks last Friday)! We did the ovulation kits too, ...
- J., I went to an OBGYN specializing in infertility. when you go, tell him/her how soon you would like to be a parent and how aggressive you want to be. When you re...
- If you have been irregular all your life, you may want to see your doctor. You could have PCOS (polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). There is where the egg never gets fully...
Newborn Problems.. Help!
Asked by C.H. from Eugene
on March 10, 2012
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My hospital sent me home at 10:30pm, with newborn twins, by myself. Pretty told me, it's time to leave. Get out. I had them yesterday, and was taken by ambulance to th...
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- I don't know what relationship you have with your ob/gyn doctor, but call them and see if they know of resources that can help you - and tell them about the discharge ...
- Did anyone teach you how to swaddle? Babies like to be wrapped up in a blanket like when they were in your womb. If you don't know how - google it! 2nd eating - ne...
- Newborns usually cry for one of four reasons - dirty diaper, hungry, gassy (need burped) or just want held. Are you nursing the babies or are you bottle feeding? I h...
Stay at Home Mom Advice
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on July 24, 2008
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My husband and I want to have another baby, but with my current salary, child care for 2 kids would be 80 dollars less than my monthly take home, so hardly worth it. I...
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- You may have already been advised of this, but have you considered childcare out of your home? For the amount you want to contribute you would only need to watch maybe...
- My opinion is that anyone can make it work at staying home with the kids. I was always at home the first year or more with each of our three kids. I did do some book...
- We have three children (and one on the way), so I know what you mean about childcare costing more than you'd make at a job! I think if you keep a sense of humor, don'...
Daughter Still Not Potty Trained at 3Yrs 11Mos. Need Help!
Asked by S.W. from Green Bay
on March 17, 2008
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My daughter, who will turn 4yrs next month, is still not potty trained. She will ask to go (not very often), will sit and "read", but not produce anything. She talks...
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- Go to the Dr Phil website, hot to potty train in one day. it has 10 simple steps to follow, one buying a doll that pees I got a cheap one from walmart then you throw h...
- my suggestion is no more diapers. with all of my kids anytime a diaper or pull-up was on it meant they used it. go cold turkey and even let her go around naked for a...
- Take away the reading materials. Let her concentrate on what she is there for. Make sure she is hydrated and getting enough fiber so she can have a BM without diffic...
Longing for Baby #2.
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on November 29, 2007
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Ok so I've been ready for baby #2 since right after my son was born. I've not always wanted two kids but since talking about it with my husband we agreeded that 2 was...
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- There is close together (2-3 years apart) and then there is extremely close together (1-2 years apart). You can end up with issues between siblings no matter what the ...
- Personally, I am a "love child" myself. My mother was 42 and my father was 44 when I came along. There are 4 kids older than me with the oldest being 21 years older ...
- My only advice is to make sure you and your husband agree to have the second one. My husband agreed to the third and now I am forever hearing, "You wanted the third o...
