Limiting Sweets & Sugar
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Sugar Daddy Relationships for Teenagers.....
Asked by A.F. from Louisville
on August 18, 2010
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Ok, say you have a daughter who is about 14, 15, or 16 and they have the need to date older guy's who are in their 20's. They say they don't want them for sex, money, ...
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- I have always preferred older men because they are a bit more mature, as they should be. During my younger years, but older than you list, I found men extremely immat...
- O.K. that is just disturbing that a man in his 20's would want to hang out with a teenage girl as young as 14. The Mom is not "allowing" them to go on dates which mea...
- At 14 she can't even drive. So what in the world is she doing dating someone in their 20's? I dated a 26 year old when I was 18, and my parents were not thrilled with ...
Advice on Sugar Water Before Shots
Asked by L.E. from Houston
on March 3, 2008
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Hi, I have read that giving sugar water before shots helps with the pain. I would like to try this but I don't know how much sugar, water and when to give it. Has an...
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- If you are breast feeding that is even better for pain control then sugar water according to studies. Start nursing 5 minutes before shots and during the shots. Baby m...
- I've never heard of sugar-water, but our pediatrician told us we could give our son a regular dose (by weight) of the infant Tylenol about 1/2 an hour before we go in ...
- hmm dunno about sugar water............ When ours where small gave Childrens Tylenol or Motrin ( generics ok too) about an hour before. Good luck V
Really a Vent but Whats up with This Valentines Candy Craze!
Asked by R.B. from New York
on February 14, 2011
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So my 5 yr old DD comes home from school today with a huge bag of candy including a giant bottle of blue drink(?) from the bus driver. WHY? Since when it Valentine's d...
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- Valentine's has become the candy feast between Christmas and Easter. St Patrick's isn't there quite yet, but they are working on it. It's crazy all the candy that fl...
- Yep, it is crazy. I just throw out 85% of the candy and put away some of it to put in their Easter basket. It is not wasteful to throw away candy - you can't send it o...
- The candy does get ridiculous when my oldest was in Elem a $2 package of valentines and a shoe box and we were good. Now it is the valentines with the candy in it, so...
How Much Halloween Candy Do You Let Your Kids Eat?
Asked by M.A. from Salt Lake City
on October 21, 2011
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I have heard of different fun things to do with your kids and their candy and I am trying to decide what tradition we want to start with our two oldest kids, ages 5 an...
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- Last year we let them pick out x amount (a fairly large pile) to keep and the rest went into the baked goods we made for the holidays. Except for the 30 or so candy b...
- Well on Halloween night he can eat as much as he wants (he's 4). He doesn't really take advantage of that because he only likes specific candy--M&Ms and Twizzlers. I l...
- My kids keep the candy in big bowls in the pantry they can have a few pieces a day- they are older 8&15- All gum is thrown away( personal issue) Usually I end up throw...
Controlling Candy and Junk Food from the Neighbors
Asked by D.J. from Washington DC
on July 14, 2009
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One particular neighbor's kids always have junk food... their child who is only 6 months older than my son just had 4 teeth pulled and 4 others in front that were almo...
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- Anyone who offers your child something "behind your back" should not be the grownup in charge of your kids. At worst, they cannot be trusted. At best, they are not re...
- This is more than a matter of junk food. First, the neighbors and their children eat differently than you do and clearly can not, or will not, respect your attitude to...
- I would just let your neighbors know that you do not want your kids to be fed junk food. If they cannot respect that, I would not allow my children to play with them a...
Sneaking Candy in Movies a Bad Example?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on April 20, 2010
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This one stumped me!
We've always taught my stepdaughter to follow the rules and the "law." And we like to set that example too.
Well, this one stumped me!
We...
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- I find it funny how many people say it's wrong, but then what they do is ok. Angela D. says it's always wrong to bring in food/snacks, but then brings in her own water...
- I smuggle apples into movie theaters because they don't offer fresh fruit. I'm not stealing from the theater because I would not have purchased their "food" anyhow. Ma...
- I'm shocked. I read all the responses and am amazed at the vast number of parents who are willing to teach their children (by example or by explanation) that rules ar...
I Like Coke, Diet Coke and Candy-Help!
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on January 23, 2011
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I love a nice Coke or D Coke w/ crushed ice. I like candy too. Truth be told, I think I was born w/a sweet tooth. Has anyone else-besides me found yourself addicte...
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- You just have to go cold turkey with the sodas. make sure you have access to a lot of water and if you need more flavor add lemon (unsweetened tea is also good). The...
- I didn't read all the answers, so I hope I'm not repeating too much. I used to drink a couple Diet Cokes a day. My old boss would lecture me on what was in them (for...
- A lot of times the cravings are due to your body's sugar levels dropping. It can also be from a candida overgrowth. Candida is a natural fungus that we have in our bod...
T-ball Team Mom Bring Candy for Snacks
Asked by S.T. from Oklahoma City
on April 25, 2011
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Ok, so my husband is the coach of my son's 4 year old team and the team Mom has been bringing candy for the kids after the game every time(Pop Rocks, Full size Hersey ...
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- It will be hard to do it mid-season, but a "snack" policy should be in place from the beginning for future seasons. It can state with sign-up materials what types of f...
- Your hubby was rude, and she has every right to bring whatever kind of snakes she wants for the kids. If that make you the "mean mom" when you take it away that is on...
- I have a friend who son was into sports and they had the parents take turns each week bringing in snack but they also gave out a letter with a listing of approved snac...
My Three Yr Old Has Candy Every Weekday After Nap - How Do I Stop This?
Asked by M.M. from San Francisco
on January 16, 2008
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My three year old (she'll be four next month) naps everyday just after lunch. This has been happening consistently since Sept. 2007. Somehow, in her mind, I have pro...
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- Have you thought about switching to a non-food reward system? For example, you could try setting up a star or sticker chart to use at lunchtime to slowly wean her off ...
- I really like the suggestions the other mothers gave. The only thing I have to add is that you can trade out the candy for a more nutritional but still sweet snack li...
- I know this may sound a bit on the simple side but have you tried telling her the tooth fairy came and traded her candy for these cool stickers? If you need further i...
Can Toddlers Have Low Blood Sugar?
Asked by E.H. from Provo
on July 22, 2010
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My son is 2.5 yrs old. I think he has something wrong, but am not sure what. When he doesn't eat, he becomes completely unhinged, screaming, throwing fits, hitting, ...
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- All three of my kids go through the weird eating/not eating stage that drives me crazy!!! They all freak out when they are hungry then won't eat anything at dinner. My...
- It sounds like he is very sensitive to what he eats and that as well as being a picky eater is hard to manage. Some children with sensory processing issues are picky ...
- One of my kids is like this and so is my husband. It is low blood sugar and it is kind of the opposite of diabetes. It is called fasting hypoglycemia, I think. If I...
