Occasional Sitters & Drop-in Centers: The First Years
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Babysitting My Neighbors Kids
Asked by A.R. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2010
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Here is my problem. I have lived next to my neighbor for over 3 years now. Ill call her Sara. She has 3 kids ages 2, 5, and 6. I have one 20 month old son. We get alon...
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- I wouldn't watch the kids anymore. It's not enough money to make it worth your while.
- Maternity leave is for resting. And her putting all that stress on you is definitely NOT worth it at that amount. I believe the rate in Mpls for a licensed home daycar...
- If you are concerned about diplomacy, just tell her you're REALLY sorry, but you are VERY pregnant and tired and stressed and it's just TOO much for you to watch 3-4 k...
Mother in Law Babysitting Question
Asked by C.J. from New York
on April 2, 2011
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My mother in law watches my daughter for me 3 days a week at my house while I work and my sister watches her the other two days. I have no problems with my sister watc...
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- Sorry but daughter is more important. Your hubby needs to man up for the sake of his child, or you'll have to accept being the bad guy. You need a caregiver that is CA...
- I suspect you already know that you need to find a new, responsible, caring sitter or day-care program for your precious girl. She will only have one toddlerhood, and ...
- C., This makes me a little sick to my stomach. Investigate other childcare options and let your MIL know that you very much appreciate the time she's watched your dau...
7 Year Old Acting up for Babysitters
Asked by M.M. from Seattle
on April 29, 2009
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Help! My 7 year old daughter has been causing trouble for our babysitters, to the point where they don't want to babysit for us anymore. My daughter is very sensitiv...
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- A couple of suggestions. When you have babysitters, no visitors. That way there are no distractions. Take of the locks of all the rooms so she can't lock herself in an...
- Hi M., I have to agree wholeheartedly that, in this case, teenagers might not be the best babysitters for you. I've worked with kids for a long time, and even in my...
- M. - Your babysitter needs to let your daughter know who is boss, and when she is babysitting, the BABYSITTER is boss. I used to watch a little girl, 6, who would d...
Babysitter Wants to Run Errans While Keeping My Kids.
Asked by L.L. from Pensacola
on June 30, 2010
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My husband and I are attending a wedding for my cousin this Saturday. It's a Catholic Mass and I know my kids won't sit for the whole hour, so I asked a college intern...
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- My husband and I are the only ones who drive with our children. I won't even allow other family members drive my children. My children are very young, by the way. I...
- You can tell her, you want her to stay at your house. Work is sometimes inconvenient. I cant do my errands while working. If she gives you a problem, she is not right ...
- You're paying her, they're your kids. I personally wouldn't feel comfortable with it and I would just tell her so.
What Should I Get for My Babysitter to Use to Feed My Daughter?
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on May 17, 2009
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We are starting with a new babysitter in like two weeks. I'm wondering what should I buy for her to feed my daughter in? She said she would use her carseat but I dont ...
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- We have one of those high chairs that attaches to an adult chair (excellent condition). It is in our garage sale that we are doing this coming weekend - all proceeds ...
- I bought an inexpensive plastic seat with a tray at Babys R Us. It has straps that you attach to any chair or even sit on the floor. It folds up really compact and is ...
- We love the 4 stage reclining infant to toddler seat by The First Years. We used this seat from the time my son was born and he still uses it to eat breakfast in and ...
My Babysitter Lied Should I Still Take My Kids to Her???
Asked by M.R. from Tampa
on March 6, 2008
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Hello I am a mom of two beautiful girls. The oldest 3 and youngest 4 months old. I recently had to return to work and had to do the dreadable and leave my babies at ba...
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- Personally I dont see how the babysitter lied to you. She didnt have to call you back once she did find out what happened. We all cant be there for our kids 24 hours a...
- ok,my name is T. and i am so glad i am done with the baby sitters of a child that can not speech for themselves.you are their only defence and if you don't feel comfor...
- Again, it is never advisable to leave your children with anyone who can not figure out how to effectively and appropriately communicate with you regarding fingernails....
Suddenly Single Mom Needs to Build Support System
Asked by J.J. from Austin
on February 23, 2010
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I'm a mom of two beautiful daughters (5 and 2.5), and just before the new year I found myself suddenly and unexpectedly single. Their dad has virtually disappeared, ta...
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- J., We just started a Mother's of Preschoolers group at my church. We currently meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. It is a GREAT group of women who get toge...
- J., I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, but you and your children will be just fine! I was a single mom for a long time, with a newborn and a two year old...
- Oh mama, too bad you're not in VA. I used to watch kids from my home, and ONLY for single working moms. I based the price around how much they were making, how much th...
College: Who Pays? Child or Parent?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on May 18, 2009
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Do you think that a child's first four years of college is the parent's responsiblity if the parent did not save for it?
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- One thing to consider: start saving, or helping them save now. Then the money can can then be used for whatever you all feel it's best suited for, when the time comes....
- I definitely am a strong believer in parents helping to pay for college. I am aware it is not cheap and unfortunately keeps getting more and more expensive. I would ...
- For every A they get 100.00 put into a college fund. With A's hopefully, they will get a scholarship. But they need to work for it too, and there is no reason why the...
Good Travel Bottle or Travel Formula Solution
Asked by M.S. from Miami
on October 25, 2009
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We're taking our 2 month old son on a trip to San Francisco this weekend for my sister's wedding. (5 hour flight..... not looking forward to that) We'll be gone Friday...
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- Call the airport or go on the FAA website to make sure but when I traveled with my son last year, as long as you had a baby with you, you were not limited to the typic...
- Dear mom, try the AVENT one. EXCELLENT. Good trip!
- I agree with the other post. I always took a small bottle of dish soap with me, and one of my own kitchen towels or paper towels and I would hand wash the bottles, sip...
Help!! 6 Week Old Will Not Take Bottle
Asked by L.M. from New York
on August 15, 2009
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my six week old has only been breastfed. I have pumped and put into a bottle but she still will not take it. My husband has tried to give it to her and she will not ...
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- Definitely leave the house while your husband or as another mom said "an experienced bottle-feeder" tries to feed her. Have them wet the nipple with the breast milk o...
- My daughter was the same way. For the 1st 2 weeks or so of her life, she was supplemented with formula and once she started nursing exclusively, she never wanted a bo...
- I feel your pain L.. Our daughter would also not take a bottle for THREE months. We finally took our lactation consultant's advice...bought the Dr. Brown's bottles (Ba...
