Preparing Siblings
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My Daughter Is 10 and I Think She's Going Thur Puberty!!
Asked by L.M. from San Diego
on September 14, 2009
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My daughter is 10 and she started to spot some blood n friday while going to the bathroom at school. And nothing Saturday but then Sunday came and she spotted again. ...
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- I hear of so many kids nowadays getting their periods earlier and earlier. A friend of mine has a daughter who is 10 and yes she just started her period. I just wond...
- Ask the Pediatrician. My friend's Daughters, started about that age. She said her daughter's friends, did too. A good book series is the "American Girl" books (suc...
- Hi L., Please please talk to your daughter about the basics of what is going on with her. I started my period at nine in fourth grade. It started with brown spottin...
Surgery Advice
Asked by C.H. from Buffalo
on January 30, 2007
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My three year old son needs to have minor surgery to remove a hydrocele (a fluid sac in his groin. The procedure involves a one inch incision and he will be discharge...
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- i would think if it was just a fluid sack they could drain with needle. My son when he was 4 had tonsils & addnoids out. I had brought a stuffed animal he loved with h...
- I am a nursing student and we were taught to do things such as a tour of where he will be going to so it does not seem unfamiliar, letting him play w/ some of the equi...
- Hi My son had the same thing done but he was older (10). If its the exact same thing - what got him over the fright was to keep saying "no the incision will Not be in...
Looking for Different Ways to Cook Venison
Asked by P.A. from Wausau
on January 16, 2009
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I really do not like to cook, and I dread as dinner time approaches because I have no idea what to make. I have a freezer full of venison, my husband is a hunter and ...
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- We like to brown steaks or loins and put in the oven or crock pot with dry onion soup mix and water, and let cook awhile. I then thicken juice and serve with mashed p...
- We use a book called "Amazing Venison Recipes" by Jim Zumbo. Sorry I'm not sure if it is still in print. Two of the hints from this book were to soak the venison roa...
- Hi P., My husband is an avid hunter as well...my favorite way to cook venison loins is to use the slow cooker. You can prepare any way you'd like by adding potatoe...
Book Suggestions for Siblings-to-be
Asked by J.H. from Los Angeles
on May 8, 2011
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I am looking for recommendations on books that will help get my 5 year old ready to be a big brother. Up until now he's been our one and only. We have been openly talk...
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- I'm not sure about books, but you might see if your local Y has a sibling class. My friend took her daughter to help her prepare for the new baby. I don't know what al...
- There is an awesome book called "I'm going to be a big brother" by Brenda Bercun and Sue Gross. I have a 4yr old little girl who became a big sister 5 months ago and t...
- Ask at the library. Our library has various parts in a parenting section. One part is about this topic.
Having Baby #2 and Need Help Getting 2Yr Old Involved
Asked by N.A. from New York
on September 3, 2007
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My daughter Gia is 2 and she is the center of attention in our house, she has a very good heart and is as sweet as can be, but when I tell her about the baby she says ...
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- When i was coming up to the next baby, whichever number, I included the older child in many different ways. Allow Gia to go with you for a sonogram, this makes the ba...
- Hi -- My first two children were exactly 2 years apart. We got the older one a play baby to help her understand how to be gentle with the new baby. It sort of worked...
- Hi N., I too have a two year old and am due to have my second in January. My daughter will be three in November though. I started from the very beginning talking ...
How Do You Help a Child Go to a New School?
Asked by J.W. from Grand Forks
on August 1, 2008
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We just moved and will move again in Dec and next June. My oldest will be starting 1st grade in a few weeks. I'm nervous about him switching schools so many times. He ...
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- I just wanted to let you know when kids switch schools every district is at a different pace, so it's extrememly easy for your kids to fall behind or get lost in the m...
- First and foremost I wouldn't make a big deal out of it because he'll sense that and get stressed just because you are stressed. I saw that with my daughter's class l...
- As a former middle school teacher, I have had many shy new students come in the middle of the school year. Because your boy is shy, a good suggestion is to try to red...
Bringing Toddlers to the Hospital to See Mommy and New Baby?
Asked by J.R. from Grand Rapids
on September 14, 2011
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Just wondering if most moms bring their toddlers to the hospital to meet their new sibling after delivery, or have them stay home? I'm thinking it will be too hard on...
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- We just gave birth to our 3rd. My 2yr old and 4yr old were spending time with their favorite Aunt Niki. She brought them to visit and it went great. They saw where I...
- In my experience, the siblings always get to come visit their new little brother or sister. This is true for both my family, my husband's family, and friends. My son ...
- My son was 26 months when my 2nd was born and he came. Grandma & Grandpa spent the night with him the night before and brought him in the morning. It was very nice. He...
How Much Do Kid's Cost?
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on July 3, 2009
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Hi!
I'm newly married and my husband and I are wanting to plan and prepare (budget wise) to start a family. I'm a nanny so I'm well aware of all the 'stuff' kiddo's ...
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- I read somewhere when I was pregnant that babies cost about $1300/month. I've got a four month old son, and I've found that be right on the money (haha!). We pay $95...
- God bless you. I wish more people thought this way before having babies. If you breast feed you will save a bundle. Diapers, go to the store and when pricing them...
- This really is a tough question. Remember that it takes a lot to get started, crib, car seat, stroller, etc. But after all of that, make sure you can cover formula a...
Need Recipe
Asked by N.L. from Tampa
on August 29, 2010
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How do you prepare polenta?? I have the plain yellow corn powder.... It's for my 7 month baby.Thanks!
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- I love polenta! Being from an Italian/Polish family we make it with a meat sauce. I can't spell it but we called it Polenta and Toutchille. We made it as the bag/bo...
- Try allrecipes.com. It's been a livesaver to me.
- I like to make it into patties and sear them in olive oil with rosemary. but not for a baby. I would probably make a thin porridge for a baby.
Advice on Hernia Surgery on the 6 Th
Asked by R.M. from Denver
on July 31, 2008
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I am trying to prepare myself as well as my family for this upcoming surgery to repair a hernia. What exactly should i be doing??
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- R., Make some meals ahead and put them in the freezer so that you do not have to cook for a week or so after surgery.
- Good luck to you! I had two repairs a few years ago. Lifting is definitely going to be difficult. I had lots of help from friends when I went through mine-I stayed ...
- Hi R.. So sorry to hear you have to have hernia surgery! I had my gall bladder removed last year. Make sure you enlist whatever friends and family you have in the ar...
