Occasional Sitters & Drop-in Centers: Simplicity
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Babysitter
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on May 12, 2010
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I have a 5 months old son. I'm not working yet but when I do. I'm a first time mom so i'm nervous. What is a good age to send him to a babysitter?
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- We sent out daughter to a sitter at 3 months old. We went out to dinner when my son was 3 weeks old. It all depends on what you are comfortable with. It will be har...
- If at all possible, hire a sitter to come to your home when you wish to return to work, check references carefully and try to have someone referred through word of mou...
- The best age to send your child to a babysitter is completely up to you. You need to be at a point where you are comfortable with someone else taking care of your chi...
New Modern Cloth Diapers - So Many Choices! Any Success Stories?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on September 29, 2010
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I'm about to have my 6th baby and I should have this diaper thing down, right?! :) Well, I keep seeing all these ads for the new modern cloth diapers and I'm curious...
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- Cloth diapering is super super easy. I've got two recent blog entries reviewing my experience during the first 10 lbs and now using them at daycare. They are here ...
- I recommend trying on of the sampler packages. This will give you an idea of the options and which ones you like. Or, buy a couple of kinds off of one of the used sit...
- Congrats on your 6th baby! We're expecting our 4th in January. We switched to cloth diapers when our second child was born, because we had two in diapers at that poi...
Stockpiling Milk
Asked by M.I. from Wichita
on February 3, 2010
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Ok, I asked earlier about tips on weaning my son since we'll be apart for 17 days this June. He'll be a year @ the end of May so before things came up I was planning t...
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- okay, just wean him! You're driving yourself nuts with the angst you're feeling with this issue. Do it when it feels comfortable, quit agonizing.....& chose to make ...
- There ARE ways you can increase your milk production and pump to gain a surplus supply. I would contact a local breastfeeding consultant or La Leche league. They can...
- I breastfed my son until he was exactly one year old, and gave him straight whole milk on his birthday. At that point I was down to one feeding, at bedtime, so it was...
Wondering What "A Day in the Life" of Other Families Is Like.......
Asked by S.J. from Houston
on December 30, 2010
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I'm a 35 yr old SAHM, married to my husband for 10 years, with a daughter in 3rd grade and a son in Kindergarten. I would just LOVE to hear how others describe their ...
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- Remember to schedule in what is important. You not only need time to yourself (including a girls night out, or a guys night out for your husband) once in a while but ...
- We are homeschoolers, so it may be a little different than what your life looks like, but I'll share anyway. :) 8:00am wake up. We all cuddle in bed in the morning ...
- "Wondering what "a day in the life" of other families is like..." ....Our schedule changes very much by the season. We're currently on break (we take all of december o...
Help with After School Discipline
Asked by A.S. from Salt Lake City
on November 19, 2006
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I have 5 children 3 of which are in full day school. They are 6,8,9. For the past three weeks or so they have not been coming directly home from school. I have sat dow...
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- I can offer some advise of getting help for sleep, but I may sound a bit like a commercial though! LOL I take "Lunesta". It doesn't drop you too soon, takes about 15-...
- Hi A., Wow, they are so young to pull this stunt. You have done the right thing. May I ask is there bus service to yur house frm the school? If so make them ride i...
- Hi A., You might start by asking them why they are doing this,(maybe they are trying to avoid a bullying, or think somebody is following them, so they go to the cl...
Personal Problems, Make Friends and Feeling Better??
Asked by D.R. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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I have been having a lot of emotional issues in the last few weeks, I love me 7mth old daughter and her dad but lately I feel I have nothing else in the world but them...
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- Hi D., I really think you should seek a family counselor and discuss your issue with her/him. Professional help would really help you--I guarantee it! As far as m...
- Boy do you sound like me after my first child. When I had my twins I was so scared it was going to be the same way, well it wasnt', and you know what the difference wa...
- First, you need to focus on what you are doing right in your life. You have a lovely 7m old daughter, you help out by taking care of your step-grandmother and you are ...
How Much Allowance Do You Give Your Children ??
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on July 4, 2010
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I have to admit my children 9 and 3 have not gotten an allowance so far....
I've never had one when I was little and so I don't have any idea how to go about it.......
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- We just started giving my oldest an allowence last year when he started staying home after school and doing a lot more around the house. We do give my youngest one to...
- Wow, I'm surprised at some of the responses - nothing wrong with them, I just had a different idea of what the "norm" is. Each of my girls has a chore chart. My 7 yr...
- i see you have gotten a lot of responses already. I would highly recommend Dave ramsey. I don't know if he has a specific book on teaching kids finances but i do know ...
Recipes
Asked by R.G. from Cleveland
on July 13, 2009
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Hello MOMS,
i am writing with a simple requets i just want to hear what people are having for dinner I am tired of making the same things over and over... I can googl...
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- I completely understand. I have been feeling the same way lately. I have found www.tyson.com to very useful and help give us a change from our normal dinners. They hav...
- Try making breakfast for dinner! My daughters loved pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, etc for dinner. Also, now that summer is here, try going with all fresh fruit...
- Hi R.! I do a quick manicotti: SAUCE 15 oz. Can Hunt's Tomato Sauce Touch of tomato paste Chopped garlic (I use the store bought pre-roasted garlic) Herbs (Ita...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
Whos House Is It Anyways?
Asked by C.L. from Los Angeles
on July 12, 2010
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I have a very important question: My husband and I have been married for almost 6 yrs this coming October. The house is in his name only since i was the one to move in...
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- Everything that Marda said is spot on. I don't know if this will help but I googled your question and I got this website. http://www.womansdivorce.com/divorce-pr...
- Hi Sunflower----I guess that if there is a split and possible divorce, all of that will be settled in court. Be sure to get representation should that ever happen. ...
- wow. yeah if it's not yours and you don't contribute, why are you still being his maid - is he paying you at least minimum wage for that, i wonder. honey it sounds lik...
