Movers Recommendations: Tween
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Help with 10 Year Old That Cant Get Going in the Morning.
Asked by S.W. from San Francisco
on January 15, 2008
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I have a 10 year old daughter who just cant seen to get it together in the morning. We wake up for school at 7:00 AM and we have to out of the door by 8:00 AM. My daug...
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- This could just be part of her natural sleep cycle. A new report came out the other day about schools that start a little later in the morning have better attendance,...
- Hi S.. What time is she going to sleep at night? You might try moving bedtime earlier by 20-30 mins until she starts waking up easier. Dr. Marc Weissbluth, a pediatri...
- We have a 10 year old with the same problem, and all tend to stay up later than we should. Earlier bedtimes have helped, as well as playing her favorite music in the ...
Any Advice for Moving Out of State?
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on May 15, 2010
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My husband's new job is in Savannah, Georgia. We will be moving there within a month. I will be off of work soon to declutter/pack up the house and prepare it for sa...
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- You just have to be strong and try to focus on only the positive. As a military wife I am no stranger to big moves, and I have found that once you get settled, you fi...
- Good luck! We have moved cross country twice in the past two years(NC to AZ to PA), no kids but with 3 cats, 1 dog and lots of live fish. The moving company was awesom...
- You will be very busy and it is exciting. I have never been there but friend was from there. I always thought family is a flight away and phone calls keep us in touch....
Anyone Ever Flown with Cats?
Asked by T.S. from Sacramento
on March 14, 2011
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Hi Mama's,
My son and I will be moving from California to Maryland this summer. I'm hiring movers to drive the furniture we're keeping, and selling my car before w...
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- Yes I flew my two 12 year old cats 4000 miles from the UK to Texas, it cost me A LOT of money lol! but they were old, and who knew where they would be rehomed to, if t...
- Unfortunately, the cats will be unhappy with the situation no matter where they fly. I'd put them in the cargo hold so they don't disturb the other passengers. Besid...
- I would ask my vet for a sedative for my cats so that they wouldn't be anxious, and I would lean toward putting them under the seat just for my own peace of mind. Good...
Looking for a Good Non Leaking Diaper for Overnight
Asked by M. from York
on September 4, 2009
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my 2 year old sleeps on her tummy all night.which is between 12-14 hours.every morning she wakes up and is soaked.it seems like she does not move at all at night cause...
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- My son had the same issue . . . the only thing that worked for us was Pampers in a size larger than he used during the day . . .
- Luvs gets my vote. i couldn't tell the difference between pampers and luvs except for the price. my first son had a leakage problem if i used any other besides Luvs ...
- i used huggies over night. they normally did the trick but she didnt sleep as long. normally 11 or 12 hours max. also i have heard of people using 2 diapers. just ...
First Grade Vs. Kindergarten Placement.
Asked by R.B. from Washington DC
on August 27, 2010
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My daughter tested out of Kindergarten and her public school has approved first grade placement for her. I am proud as a parent of this accomplishment, however, don't ...
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- I think you should let her move up. Think of it this way. If you decided in the future you needed to hold her back, she would not be behind in any way. But if she d...
- I would let her go through kindergarten to get the feel for school then next year or later in elementary school move up. If you never let her move up, she'll just get ...
- I have worked in a public school system for 35 years, 16 of those were as a kindergarten teacher, dealing with parents struggling with just this type of decision. Bot...
10-Month-old Not Crawling/cruising/rolling (Really) or Otherwise Moving Around!
Asked by S.J. from San Diego
on March 19, 2007
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Hi moms! i just joined today and the most pressing concern i have is my 10-month-old's gross motor skills...i.e., she ain't goin nowheres! I have a healthy, beautifu...
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- Dear S., Probably she just needs lots more floor time, and less holding. If she cries, then let her, but stay close to see that she is alright. Spread her toys o...
- Do not worry that she is not crawling...at 27 lbs I am sure that it is not comfortable nor easy to crawl. If she is on track developmentally with everything else the c...
- S., I would not worry about the fact that she is not doing these by the time she is one. My friends girls just turn one and she does not walk and barely crawls and t...
Vehicle Recommendations
Asked by J.S. from Springfield
on August 29, 2011
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I am currently looking for a new vehicle. Well, a used one, but new to us. I currently have a minivan, but am also looking at full sized SUVs for the space. I'm lookin...
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- I would say if you need space - not all wheel drive - then stick w/ the minivan. Better gas mileage, better safety ratings, lower insurance costs...all make it a much...
- We have both an Armada and a Yukon XL. The Denali has more room for adults I'd say, but I prefer the Armada and drive that daily. But if you want a lot of room and car...
- We just purchased a Mitsubishi Endeavor and we LOVE it! I'd say see if one their SUV's have 3rd row seating. I have to be honest with you, what you want and your pri...
My Mom Is Making Me Crazy
Asked by S.H. from Killeen
on June 22, 2011
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My mother is driving me crazy and I have no idea how to handle it. There are two parts to this....sorry if it gets long. First of all right after I got married the fir...
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- Okay. Financially, I think you've fulfilled your obligation to your parents. Now your mother is emotionally blackmailing you. And living with you, she's exerting he...
- I think its time to tell mom&dad to pack their bags. It sounds like them living with you isnt helping anyone. Sure you want to help your parents, but not all families ...
- You and your hubby need to show a united front against your parents. It's time to sit them down for a talk. Set a date on Sept 1st you need to be in your own apartme...
Buying a New House with a 28-Month-old; Baby #2 Due in June--are We Nuts??
Asked by L.M. from South Bend
on March 9, 2010
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DH & I hadn't planned to buy a new house for another couple of years, but we have an opportunity we hate to pass up. We have a 28-month-old girl, and another girl due ...
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- We moved across country with a 6 month old, a 3 yo a, 6 yo, and 12 yo. Talk about nuts. THen we moved back again 2.5 years later. In fact we have moved 4 times w...
- I say go for it! Our son was a little bit older when we moved, and he did a whole lot better than I thought he would (and we moved 7 hrs. away from home). There was no...
- We moved a few years ago (same city, but larger house, in different school district) with a 17, 13, 9, 9, 6, 4, and 1 yr old. Younger kids handle it fine. It is the ...
WANTED: Singing Puppets That Entertain!
Asked by E.B. from Cincinnati
on February 12, 2010
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Alrighty so my son has just began to enter the tv stage. Right now he'll watch tv as long as..... they're puppet (barney, babybop etc.) that sing.. lots of singing is ...
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- Yo Gabba Gabba is on Nick. It annoys me so I don't let my kids watch it but they do have lots of puppety characters.
- Bear in the big blue house has some singing, Veggie tails has singing, especially their silly sing along videos, try the wiggles(all singing), hope this helps
- have you tried Yo Gabba Gabba? it's kind of cute. large puppet-like characters and lots of music. sesame street is also a good one for puppets. :)
