Safety & Baby Gates: Tween
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13 Year Old Birthday
Asked by M.K. from Tampa
on June 21, 2007
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hello,
i have a friend that is planning her Daughters 13 year old birthday party. and was wondering if any one had any creative ideas. her daughter wants to do som...
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- We just had a bowling party for my daughter in March and it was awesome. They take care of everything. Not sure of the area you are in, but we are in Sarasota and we...
- I think an early evening beach themed b'day party would be fun. And what better state to do it! I would pick a more quiet and private beach (like Sunset Beach) for t...
- I recommend checking out http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com . There are soooooo many unique ideas on there that have been tried by other parents. I've used it many ti...
13 Year Old - HELP!
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hi there - My 8th grader is on the verge of not getting promoted. His grades last semester ended with 3 - F's, 1 - D, 2 C's. I do not expect straight A's but these gra...
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- Wow, this almost sounds like my situation - except no divorce - so our options were private religoius school or homeschool. We wavered so long the private schools woul...
- Hi there, I have teenagers and know how trying they can be. You're not a failure, but they sure are good at making us feel that way sometimes! Has he been tested for ...
- First of all I would take him to a doctor and have a blood work up let's make sure there isn't something chemical. Then how about a teenage mentor?? That might just work.
10 Year Old Dog and 8 Month Old Baby
Asked by M.K. from Lansing
on June 2, 2009
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Hello moms,
In the last few days our 10 year old dog started growling at our 8 month old son. Her vet highly recommended separating them. Now, our indoor dog is g...
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- I had to do the same thing with my 14 yr old dog and my 11 month old daughter (at the time) I have used baby gates to seperate the house so the dog can roam and the b...
- My english bulldog, who was nothing but nice, did the same thing when my first child came along. After I thought I saw him growl at my son I started watching very clo...
- So your 10 year old dog that has been the center of your attention is now upset because he/she has to share your attention and this little interloper is invading even ...
Would You Let Your Just Turned 11 Year on a Plane Alone?
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 27, 2011
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My son has the opportunity to go to camp in northern Wisconsin. He went last year and loved it. We drove him there and home to Texas. It is too expensive to drive now....
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- My sis and I used to fly from ca to az to visit grandparents every summer, we started when I was 10 and she was 6. Never any problems. Just teach him what to do if f...
- Definitely- I flew by myself starting at age 10... to-and-from camp and to visit grandparents. If he's mature enough to read a book, read a magazine, play his DS or w...
- Absolutely. My son used to fly alone when he was 5. I can't remember if you pay extra, but you get a flight attendant to assist them.
Pool Safety? How Do Moms "CLOSE" the Pool off Season?
Asked by M.D. from San Diego
on December 28, 2008
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Dear pool owning Moms...I am preparing a presentation on "pool safety" and I'd like an informal reality check from Mamasource moms. If you own a pool, and have childr...
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- When we had our pool built we also had a 5 foot wrough iron fence put up to block access to the pool. It is self closing and it remains locked with a combo lock at al...
- I don't own a pool, but I just wanted to say that I think what you're doing is wonderful, and wish you good luck gathering much helpful information to pass on to other...
- I know this may sound like I'm a horrible mother (I'm not!) I don't have any safety devices outside. No fence or safety net or anything of the sort. We normally keep a...
Letting 13 Year Old Go to Concert
Asked by L.M. from San Diego
on January 10, 2011
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My 13 year old son was invited to go to a concert with his friend at a large venue (Viejas Arena). The friend's dad will wait outside during the concert, so the boys w...
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- We let our 13yo take his 10yo brother to hockey and basketball games. They are both mature and know all the safety issues and what do do if...etc... I went to my fir...
- Our daughter went to a concert with a friend when they were 12 or 13.. .. her parents were in there, but not sitting close.. They did fine. I had actually taken ou...
- Wow - I wouldn't be comfortable with my 13 yr old in a large venue even if dad is watiing outside. You don't say who is performing - which would have a lot to do with...
Playful Dog & a Baby - Help!
Asked by J.B. from Nashville
on February 20, 2008
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So my dog will be 2 years old in April and he is so playful and energetic. He's a mixed breed and is 65+ lbs. The problem is that we now have a 4 month old baby who re...
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- Dogs and babies can get on fine if you are willing to put the time in to work with them. You basically have to treat this as if you have two children. You have to esta...
- A couple things. Walking. and... More walking. My baby was always up early. I walked the dog and took her along, often in a back carrier. When it was too cold, I j...
- J., I understand your dilemma. However, take the advice from the other women that have responded, it's VERY GOOD advice (except the one about the Dog Whisperer, pleas...
Baby Play-yard Advice/suggestion
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on February 17, 2008
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Hi there,
I'm starting to research about baby play yards (aka pack-n-play) and would like to know what factors you considered in choosing the one you had? Are ther...
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- Hi C., I think the Graco Pack n Play's are awesome. Very popular. The other ones are similar, but it's not that big a difference to stress over. They have the ones...
- Our family loves our huge and roomy 10 year old Regalo play yard. It is easy to set up and take down, travel with, clean and our 37 lb, 2 year old grandson demands to ...
- I would say skip it for now. I found that I never used my playpen until my baby was starting to crawl and then she didn't like staying in there for long. The less unne...
Older Dog with 3Yr Old Son & Baby on the Way
Asked by S.D. from Tampa
on October 30, 2010
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So, here's my issue this time. Our 10yr dog (lab/chow/?greyhound or whipet mix) is a nervous/anxous dog. She is really nervous / anxous around kids. She has done fa...
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- Well here is my advice. I was a vet tech for about 11 years so I don't want you to think that this is based on feelings or personal experiences. It's not good that yo...
- There is an amazing natural vet in Tarpon Springs-at Tarpan Spring Animal Hospital- Tiffany something- check her out forfeeding and natural means to make your dog as h...
- Hey, S. - You definitely need to talk with someone and get the dog/yourselves help/intervention - a trainer of some sort may be able to help and give you the honest p...
Does My Baby Have Reflux??
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on April 2, 2009
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I have an almost 4 week old baby. He's already on Similac Alimentum for the past week and a half because of him projectile vomiting and being extremely fussy and gass...
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- we didnt have a special formula when my oldest daughter was little...and it wouldn't have helped...reflux she has has to do with the end of the gastric tube into the s...
- N., it does sound like your baby has reflux but have you had the doctor do an upper GI? It also sounds like the stomach valve might not be formed all the way and that ...
- My daughter has acid reflux. She pukes constantly! She was also VERY fussy, crying while she was eating and pretty much most of the time. She would also scream when...
