Pets with Children: Simmons
10 articles
Looking for Dog Boarding in Plano
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on July 7, 2007
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We are going to be taking a short vacation the end of this month and I need to find somewhere to board my medium sized dog. I would like to find somewhere that she can...
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- Doggie Zen Den is the best!
- We took our dog to mans best friend for traing and LOVED it, they also have boarding! They are off the Tollway. We have been pleased with them!!
- Unfortunately, I can't speak from experience because we haven't boarded my dog but I toured Bo's Bunkhouse (McDermott & Preston) and was very pleased. The staff was ve...
At What Age Do You Move a Child from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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At what age do you move a child from a toddler bed to a twin bed?
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- My son went to a full size bed at almost 3 when we moved to our new house. He could have gone earlier, but I didn't have the space.
- There really is no need for a toddler bed at all. A twin mattress on the floor works just as well and can save money. So basically you can move a toddler into a twin...
- I bought a toddler bed second hand & realized it would be way too small. He will be 3 soon & will put his twin mattress on the foor next to the wall. Possibly w/...
Toddler Running off from Parents
Asked by C.H. from Cheyenne
on May 14, 2008
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We have a spitfire of a 23 month old girl. Lately, she has been taking off from us while at the park, or leaving the gym, or today, from the library up a flight a sta...
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- When we are out at restaurants, grocery stores, library, etc. the car seat becomes time out. I wait at the back of the car, I don't get in. It has worked for me. I typ...
- I used to have one of these runners too. Our rule is that if you don't stay with momma you don't go. After about two weeks of not getting to go anywhere with me she no...
- Timeout in public is acceptable! I had given my daughter a timeout for her misbehaving at a busy hospital waiting room once. Sometime later a hospital worker, who is...
Summer Reading suggestions...What's Your Favorites?
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on May 27, 2010
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So I 'm gearing up for summer with the kids and one of the "field trips" will be to the libarary. I was hoping you could offer up your favorite books that we may not ...
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- For girls age 4: The Adventures of Frog and Toad, a classic book with short stories and easy to read words John, Paul, George, and Ben-a funny tall tale about the p...
- I have an eight year old girl and eleven year old boy. Their favorites are "Big Book of Girl Stuff" and "Big Book of Boy Stuff". They take the books with them everyw...
- I love , Where the Red Fern Grows. it's a little sad in spots, but overall WOW.. so beautifully written.. Also.... Cricket In Time's Square << for the 6 or 9 year ...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
Thanks
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2010
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Thank you so much for all the responses!
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- I agree with Julie, you need to talk to someone. I had a preemie and things weren't okay and were not fine for a long time. He was my first and I did everything 'right...
- I think you need to see your doctor and discuss post-partum depression. Our hormones can do a number on us! Everyone, including your husband, is correct -you shouldn't...
- Please talk to your primary care doctor about these feelings. It absolutely sounds like post-partum depression, which is totally normal and totally treatable in ways t...
Catty Girls
Asked by N.A. from Harrisburg
on March 10, 2010
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So my daughter is in fourth grade and seems to be having problems with a few girls in her class. One girl in particular seems to be heading the expedition to taunt an...
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- You need to get invovled you daughter needs you too. Just remember that you wished your mother had gotten involved by all means help her out. You also need to let you ...
- Although your daughter will probably deal with this type of behavior many times through out her life it has gone a little too far now. Email the teacher again with you...
- Sorry to hear what your daughter is going through and LOVE that you want to get involved! In answer to your question and I haven’t had any experience in this but my ...
Any Ideas on How to Deal with a Bully?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 29, 2007
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Well, here is the thing, what can I do as a parent for my daughter who has become a target of a bully in high school? Let me give you a little bit of a background, sh...
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- I know you say she would never be welcomed in your home but this is one time when I think the following statement would really apply "Keep your friends close but keep ...
- Remind your daughter that bullies are that way because they feel so low about themselves that they want to bring people to their level to try to make themselves feel b...
- Do you know that bullying is illegal and she can be charged with harrasment. If I we in your situation (I am also the mother of a high school girl) I would be more con...
What Can I Do to Lose Weight..
Asked by V.L. from Oklahoma City
on June 27, 2008
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I am 25 years old... I have three kids... I am done having children. I got my tubes tied in Feb. 2007. However, my problem is my weight... I am totally unhappy with th...
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- Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers. It's completely safe, drug free and the correct way to lose weight. You can even do it online if you are unable to...
- V., I know exactly what you are going through! I recently lost 45 lbs doing Weight Watchers and I think it is the best weight loss program around. It teaches you ab...
- V., I didn't get to read all your responses so I may be repeating. First of all, your children will not be embarrassed of you! You are their mommy and they want to go...
Wanting to Lose 70 Lbs for My Son
Asked by B.D. from Augusta
on January 6, 2009
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I am a single mom looking to lose 70 lbs if not more. I am currently at 212 lbs and need to lose this weight not only for myself but for my son. Weight watchers, Jenny...
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- First of all, good for you! Just a few tips... - Switch to Equal or Splenda and ditch the sugar. Their are online recipes for Tea (and other things) EVERYWHERE that...
- www.emofree.com will teach you "tapping" techniques to control your hunger between meals. It's free and it is working for me. Check out the Augusta YMCA. They h...
- Hi! I know you you'll get a lot of advice here, but I just wanted to chime in! You have got to stop with so much sugar and try some new things! There are many herbs ...
