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6 Month Old - Sleep & Nap Issues
Asked by K.P. from Seattle
on December 8, 2009
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I need some advice on sleep issues for my 6 month old daughter. I feel her sleep is such a mess, I'm not sure where to begin. Granted, she has a minor cold right now...
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- I hope this doesn't discourage you too much, but this sounds exactly like my sons. Neither of them seemed to require as much sleep as the books suggest or what my mos...
- Oh dear, this all sounds just like my first son. I can't offer much advice, as none of the sleep books worked for us (he's still a bad sleeper and he's almost 3!). But...
- K., Take heart. This is a phase. Usually at about 6 months there is a growth spurt. Part of her crankiness right now could also be from her cold. Six months i...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Activities for Bored 2 Year Old.
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on September 8, 2010
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My son drives me nuts all day long because he wont entertain himself. He has all the toys in the world, but he doesn't really play with them. He doesn't like to color,...
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- When having a 2nd child... the 'expectations' upon the Eldest child... has to be in line with their development and be age-appropriate. Otherwise, both parent and the ...
- A 2 year old will likely not entertain himself. If you sit with him and do the activity with him, you will keep his concentration longer. Having a baby with a 2 ye...
- yeah, two is a bit young to entertain himself. he needs you to engage him in these activities, not just to hand them to him and hope he entertains himself. he wants to...
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.
Three Year Old Will Not Sleep!!
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on January 8, 2010
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My three year old daughter has never been a good sleeper. She did go thru a phase when she was in the early part of her second year where she slept well but other than...
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- The book by Ferber "Solve your child's sleep problems" was my bible. Crying it out works too, but his method is gentler although a bit slower. My first I let cry out...
- What about putting her to sleep with you in your bed and then carrying her back to her own bed? Or, lie with her in her bed until you know she's asleep and then cre...
- It is possable that she has out grown her nap! My son,also 3, will take a nap but is up untill 10 or 11p. If I try to keep him up at nap time he will go to bed with a ...
How Can I Be a Better Mother?
Asked by C.Q. from San Francisco
on June 25, 2010
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Now that I have two kids., (A two year old and a two week old), I have begun to feel like a bad mother. My two year old is driving me INSANE. She was such a little ang...
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- I didn't read the other responses, but I assume from your "PS" that others have been telling you to get out of the house... and I totally agree! That was (and still...
- your angel is acting out because she wants your attention, not because you're a bad mother. She's jealous of the baby. You are not a bad mother. Until the last 10 year...
- Buying something for her will not solve this problem......... And if she is watching that much tv (EVEN if it is "educational") that is also contributing to her acting...
Daily Summer Schedule
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2010
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Now that summer is approaching and my oldest will be out of school, I wanted to get some ideas for a daily schedule. My boys are 3 (turns 4 next month) and 6. Both wil...
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- My husband works from home and I leave the house about 7:15 and Shaun wakes up around 7ish regardless, the boy doesn't like sleeping. He is on a swim team which has p...
- Just wanted to mention/remind in your planning process: "Boredom breeds creativity" :) :) :)
- Breakfast, play time, get dressed, quick pick up and head out. Either outside for playtime before it gets too hot, run errands, go to a park, etc. Home for lunch, th...
Tips for Long Visit with Sister in Law and Kids..
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 11, 2009
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I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old.. My sister in law is coming to visit for 10 days in july.. she is bringing her 4 year old and almost 2 year old. We have plent...
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- Don't underesimate the power of a good sprinkler and lots of buckets! Side walk chalk can also be lots of fun. I would also make sure that everyone gets thier naps. ...
- not sure where you live, but castaway cafe is AWESOME!!!
- How fun for cousin time! My brother lives out of state and when we get together, it is the best! Our kids are all the same ages, so we have 2 six-yr-olds, 2 four's, ...
Seeking Creative Moms
Asked by S.M. from Mobile
on June 21, 2009
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I am caring for some friends children and need a few fun ideas to distract them with if they are not behaving. The childrens ages are 2 - 8 yrs. It was easier to be m...
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- Sounds like a great opportunity to clean out your closet. Give them a box of your old clothes to play in-they can even put on a fashion show for you-break out the cam...
- My favorite sites: This web site has everything I ever want to know about fun. http://familyfun.go.com/ About halfway down is activities. You can also put in...
- My 3 year old loves the peel & stick foam stickers, she puts them on construction paper. Coloring is always fun for all ages. Sprinklers are good for outside fun, or a...
Seeking Advice on Helping a 2 Year Old Give up the Pacifier
Asked by L.M. from Jacksonville
on July 23, 2008
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My son turned two in June and we decided two weeks ago to take away the pacifier. He initially had little to no problem with it. He asked for it a couple of times but ...
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- This is a normal thing, this asking for things at bedtime. Yes, he is having a hard time soothing himself, but it isn't because of the pacifier. He will need a good be...
- Sounds like an average two yr old to me. Just dont make the mistake I did, when we took his bottle away I then let him have a sippy cup. Now he HAS to have one. ano...
- Did you throw it away? If not do so in front of him. When he ask for it,tellhim you don't have it anymore.
