Older Child: Munchkin
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How Can I Stop My 7 Year Old from Climbing into Our Bed at Night?
Asked by P.K. from San Diego
on April 23, 2008
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Almost every night I find our cute little munchkin sound asleep in our bed. Originally we said friday nights only...the rest of the week the master bed is mom & dads. ...
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- Hi P., I agree with Lisete's advice that it will just take consistency from you and your husband of walking your child back to his/her room for a while. You also n...
- Your 7 year old is old enough to sleep in his owe bed full time. It confuses a child to have one night they can sleep with Mom and Dad. Two things: Close your bedroom...
- Hi P., I've been through the same thing with my 6 year old from time to time...Don't know how serious your problem is..If it's every night, you should probably start ...
Seeking Moms in the Northwest Suburbs...
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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Looking to meet up with other Moms. Busy working & raising the munchkin, relates to a small social circle. Hoping to find like Moms in my area for playdates.
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- Where are you close to? We're north, close to Wauconda. I have a 4 yr old girl and 1 yr old boy.
- Hi A., I am in South Barrington and have a 4 year old girl as well. I will send my email to you in a pm. ~Becky
- I live in Jefferson Park, Chicago which is like 7 minutes outside of Park Ridge. I have a baby, so he probably wouldn't be much company for your daughter, but I'd be ...
How to Get Tint Stain Out of Nipples
Asked by M.K. from Sioux Falls
on August 12, 2008
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I was in a hurry the other night and forget to rinse a serving spoon that had tomato paste on it before I ran the dishwasher. My bottle nipples that were in the lil m...
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- They have a product at some stores that is designed to get red stains out in the dishwasher. It's called Cascade plastic booster. It comes in a tube(almost like toot...
- How much nipples are easily stained informs you as to how toxic they are when you use them to feed your child. The tomato paste is not the problem ~ it's the leaching ...
- Try soaking them in a hot water with Dawn(fights grease)... and if that doesn't work white vinegar is a cure for all! Best of luck
Is the 3-D Experience Worth It for a 4Yr Old?
Asked by S.E. from Great Falls
on April 22, 2010
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My son really wants to see "How to Train Your Dragon". I know it's still in the theatre here, but am wondering if it's worth trying to take him to since it's in 3-D. ...
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- I took my kiddos to Alice In Wonderland. My kiddos are 7, 4 and 2. My 7 and 4 y/o LOVED the 3-D my 2 y/o even wore glasses through most of the movie. Obviously ever...
- I'm so ticked off that they're making and marketing these kids movies in 3-D, but they don't make kid's 3-D glasses! We took my 4 year old son to "HTTYD" in 3-D, and h...
- I'd say it depends on how well he can sit through a mive and how much attention to detail he pays. My 5 1/2 year old was staying with my parents and they took him to s...
Giving My 2 Year Old Medicine.
Asked by H.S. from Springfield
on November 9, 2007
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My daughter is 22 months old and will not take medicine for anything. I have tried nearly everything I can think of. I bought her one of those munchkin pacifier medic...
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- When our daughter was an infant we would put her medicine in her bottle give her like one oz we knew she would eat then let her have more. I don't see why it would ha...
- Sure! Most meds can be mixed with something to drink. The only one's you shouldn't are ones that are time-released, but she won't have any of those. Just be sure it...
- You should be able to mix medicine with any liquid and let her sip it thru a straw. There may be some meds you need to verify this with your doctor, but most can be m...
Having Descipline Issues with My 2 Year 5 Month Old.
Asked by R.H. from Denver
on March 26, 2008
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Rescently My little munchkin has started something new.. She has done the typical throw herself down or stand and scream fits for her age. We deal with those by tellin...
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- All kids go through the "its mine" stage. I did not allow either of my children to say it outloud however. If she takes something away, calmly take it back from her ...
- Rachel, Just about the day my son turned three, he turned from angel baby to devil baby overnight - "Me! Me! No! No! Mine! Mine!" I thought I would pull all my hair...
- Rachel, like most everything else, this too is just a phase. You do a wonderful job with the time out (it is one we continue to use with our 5 year old and it still wo...
Single Mommy!
Asked by B.E. from Philadelphia
on September 19, 2006
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Hi,
Thanks for inviting me to the group. I'm a new mom and I am loving every bit of it but I do have one problem. During my pregnancy, my fiance and I split (it's hi...
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- Well, i know it is hard cause i am a single mom of 4. Always remember that we are both mom and dad, we have a saying moms surity and daddy maybe. Be strong and keep in...
- We have alot in common!! I'm not a single mother, but I grew up with my parents seperated. I am a mommy going to grad school and working full time as well. I know it w...
- Mentally focus your energy on your well being and your little girl. Sometimes putting her first will divert your attention on your current loneliness. Your baby wil...
Co-sleeping Thoughts - Older Children
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on January 3, 2009
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I was reading some requests and answers, and most of the requests and answers are Husband & Wife, with babies that co-sleep together.
I am a single mom, i have bee...
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- Oh sweetie...it's fine! My 8 year old boy still climbs in bed with me sometimes. No worries!!
- L., I'm not a single mamma (so I apologize if you are looking for just single mamma responses), but I find at any time any of my 4 kids wanting to crawl into bed w...
- I wouldn't wake him up to bring him into bed with you, but everything else sounds fine. Our culture says that's not okay, or normal, or acceptable, but in many other c...
How to Respond to Other Children's Reactions to My Baby with Special Needs
Asked by J.E. from Grand Junction
on August 17, 2011
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I was at a playground today with my big girl who is 4 years old and baby girl who is 10 months. Some young boys noticed my littlest munchkin and said something like "L...
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- Congratulations on you beautiful baby. In my family we know that those little ones are Saints on earth. They are the closest to God. Our daughter with downs pasted ...
- Personally, I would use times like that to teach the other kids. I would walk over to them and kindly explain to them the truth about your sweet baby and all she has b...
- This is an opportunity to teach other children about how we are all different. I have a son with autism and one time a beautiful little redhead on the playground told...
Where Do People Get Off....???
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on December 29, 2010
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OK this maybe more of a vent than an advice seeking post
I was with my DD at a store. Although she generally has a pleasant disposition, she is also autistic and wh...
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- I'm glad you didn't give your bitter tirade to the lady in the store. Yes she was out of line to say stuff like that out loud in public, but returning the favor is do...
- Kudos for being a great Momma!
- I think "She's autistic and can't help herself" is a perfect response. I can understand why this is getting to you, but it sounds to me like you handled it as well as...
