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Discipline During Church
Asked by M.W. from Detroit
on February 11, 2008
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I have a 19 month old feisty little girl who thinks its sooo much fun to yell during church. My problem is that I need to teach when it is and isnt appropriate to be l...
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- I take my 18 month old to church about every other week. I try to bring lots of things to keep him busy. But, there is usually at least one time when he gets real bo...
- M., One of my oldest church members says, "an empty chair makes a louder noise than a crying child." This has really helped me embrace little ones in church, loud or...
- She is not going to be able to grasp when it is okay to make noise, and when it isn't until she is able to fully 'get' the message during the service. Right now she i...
Bored 14 Month Old -
Asked by M.M. from Fresno
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am starting to think my daughter is getting bored during the day. What are some things I can do to help make the day better for her? Sadly there is one p...
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- How about your local library. They tend to offer lots of entertainment to little ones. At our library they have Mom & Me time, story times, toys for kids to play wit...
- Hi M., A plastic pool you can either fill with water when it's hot, or fill it with plastic balls for a ball pit! Also, a small plastic play structure with a slide ...
- Swing, baby pool, & sandbox ought to be plenty. Maybe some more advanced indoor toys? Why are you thinking she's bored? If she's not walking quite yet, irritability...
18 Month Old Fights the Breathing Treatment
Asked by E.L. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Ever since my sons first cold, he has been wheezing. Everytime he gets a cold it goes straight to his lungs. (We always seem to have a check up right when he gets a co...
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- The first time we had to give my son a nebulizer treatment was a complete nightmare, but we worked through it by trying to make it less scary...we wore the mask and ac...
- We've actually had pretty good luck when we let our little one chew on the plastic mouth piece versus using the mask. I think the mask scared her more than anything. A...
- My son, who is now 5 years old, hated to do the nebulizer treatments. He would fight and cry. We had a fish mask from the doctors office and I would call it the "fis...
How Do I Keep Children Quiet During Church Services?
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on April 27, 2008
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How do I keep a 5 year old and 4 year old quiet during church, there is no crying room and I really would like them to attend but they play off each other and I am not...
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- My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Give this a try, sit up front, closer to the priest and sit in between them.
- In My Faith we take turns watching the kids, Perhaps you could do that in your faith aswell. If not you could try visiting mine. Bahai Faith ###-###-#### 959...
- Interestingly enough, the priest at my church told me to sit closer to the front with the kids and they will be quieter. He said that when you sit in the back they don...
School Is Out and Daughter Is Almost Unbearable
Asked by V.O. from New York
on June 22, 2008
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My almost 5 yr old daughter is usually calm, happy and very loving. Now that pre-k is over she has been whining, disrespectful, even spitting when we are disciplining...
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- This time every year I have problems with my usually very well behaved easy going kids. I think you're right the schedule change throws them off. Plan play dates with ...
- She is both excited and nervous. It will all end when she starts school, but until then you will just have to do a lot of counting to ten and deep breathing. Hang in t...
- It sounds like she is bored. She had a regular routine going at school and now that she isn't there it's hard for her. Try making a schedule for her for the dayt...
Flying with a 2 Year Old
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on October 27, 2009
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Hi all, I am wondering if anyone out there has any tips on taking my toddler on a plane. We flew when she was a baby, and that was a breeze because she slept through...
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- Hi K.! You have gotten some great advice from other moms out there. I have to agree about not giving your child benadryl. Some people suggested it to me when flyi...
- Hi K., I don't have time to read all of your responses, so sorry if some of these are a repeat. Some things that have worked for me: 1. stickers- you can stick t...
- Hi K., First, let me apologize for the novel, but hopefully you'll find some useful things in here that you can use to keep you from repeating other's mistakes. I th...
Help!! My 3 Month Old Baby Wants to Be Held All the Time.
Asked by N.R. from Seattle
on September 20, 2008
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I have a 3 month old baby girl and literally cant put her down for a second because she starts crying. I can't get anything done with her. Any suggestions on what to d...
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- for a little one, the Moby! soft comfy and easy (except for getting into it the first time- you'll look like a rhythmic gymnast!). The Ergo works great when they...
- Hi N., This sounds like a temperment problem. Your daughter just needs that closeness and love at this age. I don't think I would try to break her of it. I would buy ...
- hi N., My little lady is the same way. I found that if I put her in the swing and face it out the window to where she can see the moving trees she is good for a while...
Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
How to Help My Children Sit Quitely in Church.
Asked by M.C. from New York
on March 27, 2008
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I have 2 children Aaron my oldest is 4 years old and Alejandra is 2. I don't expect for them to be 100% silent nor sit for an entire hour and a half, but it's really h...
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- Hi, Does the church provide age appropriate activities such as a toddler/preschool room and/or Sunday School? Some churches have the children in worship for a time i...
- I don't know if your church has this available, but I put my 18 month old son in the Nursery for childcare while I am in church. By the time he is 4, he will be in Su...
- M., It is never too early to teach children empathy for others.When my 3 children were at church with me I always sat as close to the front as possible and I explain...
Need Ideas for Stuff to Keep a 1 Year Old Busy When We're at a Restaurant
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on September 14, 2009
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My little one is super active, and when we go out with our friends for dinner, he gets bored QUICKLY. I'd like to put together a "kit" of things to bring with us so h...
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- Every child is different. What you don't want to do is set your child or yourself up for a failure. Nobody wins. It's best to get a baby sitter or bring in, but If y...
- Well, I wouldn't plan on a long evening out to dinner with friends with a one year old. It gets better as they can sit longer - around two. I have a one year old and 2...
- Coloring books and crayons are good, and some small books. But you'll need to be engaged with your son in these activities. We bought these eco-friendly disposable c...
