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Too Much TV
Asked by L.C. from Norfolk
on September 13, 2008
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This is going to sound bad, and that's because I know it is. But my 3 year old daughter watches entirely too much TV. Between 8-12 hours a day. I know that sounds horr...
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- Children are so important. She will be 5 in no time and she will be in school 6 hours a day and then you can have someone else taking care of her while you work and g...
- Wow! That's a lot of TV! But you have a difficult situation and the important thing is that you _care_ about your daughter and are worried she's watching too much. ...
- I took my daughter to work with me until she was 2 - there wasn't a TV and she had to entertain herself much of the day. Turn off the TV, in fact cut off the cable. Ma...
2 Yr Old Afraid of Shadows...
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on June 22, 2008
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Lately, my DD, who will be 2 next month, has been talking about shadows and how she is afraid of them. My husband and I used to make shadow puppets when she first disc...
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- We had the same problem with our oldest when she was around that age - and her fear also started because my husband did shadow puppets with her. What worked for me w...
- Hurray for Linda G! She's the only one who believed it might be real. Please don't dismiss your daughter's fears as irrational. Linda is right - and I have first ...
- It just a phase that kids go through. Their imagination is working overtime. The best you can do is reasure her that everything is okay and that you won't let anything...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
How to Deal - Dont Get Me Wrong I Love Him to Death.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 3, 2011
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This Is a very complicated situation. I'm 21, married, 8 months pregnant, and still living with my Dad. I have a 2 year old daughter and stay at home all day everyday....
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- It sounds like you're tired. With a 2 year old, 8 months pregnant, and in a unfavorable temporary living situation, this shouldn't be surprising. I suggest that you ma...
- Heed he sage advice from all the other post. Girl, get out. Quickly. Your dad is holding you all back. You have enough to deal with, without having him making exces...
- I'm still trying to figure out why your dad is having you pay HIS bills and your bills. If he's allowing you to stay there to "help" your small family, how does he exp...
Free and Cheap Entertainment for My 1 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by B. from Minneapolis
on January 19, 2006
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I'm a single mom on a TIGHT budget but want to take my son out to do stuff. Know any places that are low-cost or free that are age appropriate? We're just west of Mi...
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- Have you been to Edinborough Park in Edina? It's located east of France and just north of 494. It is an indoor park with a gym area for riding toys and ball play, an...
- Hey B., I'm also a single parent on a tight budget, so I can relate. Here are a few ideas * Children's Museum offers free memberships to low-income families *...
- B., I would look into story time at the library. For sure the Ridgedale library offers weekend ones for working parents. Also the Children's museum offers free days ...
Good Starter Suggestions for Tv/dvds for 2 Yr Old
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on January 3, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 2 in a few weeks, and she has not been exposed to very much TV so far. I am thinking of introducing some TV or DVDs - probably 30 minutes o...
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- Why not skip tv altogether and just start your own movie library? I hate all the junk on so we don't even have regular tv. Most younger kid dvd's have a message or an ...
- If you have comcast. try cable channel 118, it's called Sprout. All appropriate shows for her age group and they have educational games in between shows. Several sho...
- We don't watch too much TV, though I've used a variety of options throughout the years. You still can't go wrong with PBS. There's also PBS Sprout, which I think is...
Mom-in-law Is Trying to Ruin My Marriage
Asked by B.R. from Tulsa
on February 21, 2008
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HELP! How do I deal with a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law? Seriously, I think she wants nothing more than me to disappear! My husband has been the only par...
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- You need to give up the daycare for friends and help out in case of emergency only. Other people's children don't need to be around all this drama anyway. Your's unf...
- Hi B., Well, it was bound to happen. A new wife enters and things change. It's normal. It may have been better to discuss it beforehand, break it gently that you wou...
- Well I honestly feel you must stick to your guns with this situation. You are the mother of those children now and she must respect that. Also, you should let you kno...
Activities for a Two Year Old?
Asked by J.M. from Albany
on January 24, 2008
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My son has never before sat still long enough to watch T.V. Just recently he has discovered the Disney Channel and loves watching it. We come home and if the T.V is ...
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- Hi J.- My daughter will be 2 in March and she too is in love with the Disney Channel. To get her away from it we do various things. I went out and bought flash ca...
- is there a library program for his age? that might give you more ideas of songs and hand games to do... and get him more interested in books,too. my dd (2.5) LOVES...
- I have a just turned 3 yr old. Try blocks, and other toys that use his creative side, give him the tube from the toilet paper, the tube from the paper towels, and you ...
Fun Things to Do with Toddler at Home
Asked by E.D. from Atlanta
on September 30, 2008
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Does anyone have ideas to share of fun, low or no cost activities to do when spending a day at home with a 17-month old? We love to read and listen to music. I would l...
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- hi, my children always loved to be outside...my boys would love anything that involved a ball...or a bike...or a ride on toy. my daughter loves chalk, bubbles, ride ...
- make your own playdough make your kitchen a place to paint with watercolors or outside depending on the weather they love stickers! buy cheap and alot! bake cookies...
- Try dltk.com for home activity ideas. Also, your local library usually has storytime and may even have art activities with the storytime.
Boys Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on February 3, 2008
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My son turns 7 in a couple of months, and we are looking for a low-cost way of having a party. Any recommendations besides Chuck E Cheese? I was sort of thinking about...
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- Hi Ann Try the Bowling alley at 486 Osceola Ave in St. Paul right off West 7th St. It is reasonable. A.
- I don't see why you couldn't just go bowling and bring your own cake, call around and ask if you can bring a cake? If not I'd still go bowling and just buy a pizza an...
- A puppet theater in Mpls (HOBT) has a nice pkg on Saturdays: you sign up for its 2 Saturday activities and rent the classroom for cake & presents. First a cute puppet ...
