Sick Child Care: Puppets
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How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
How to Raise a 2 Yr Old Child (Girl)?
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2010
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Am seeking for a good advice on how to properly raise my 2 yrs old baby girl, as she is growing old she is so demanding and my aunt always give in to her every demand....
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- Stop feeding her sweets and starchy foods. Also, a whole grain vegetarian diet, leaning towards vegan would evoke a better mood. Feed her chamomile and peppermint ...
- I'm a firm believer in spankings! she's at the age where she is trying to challenge your authority and to see how far she can push you. i would continue with the littl...
- OK, I understand your frustrations as a Mom of a screaming child- it is very hard to deal with these children. The few things I observe with my daughter- is she is sc...
Anyone Else Sick of This Weather?? How Do I Entertain My Kids?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 1, 2009
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WOW am i tired of this rainy/snowy/icy/BORING cold winter VA weather!! and so are my kiddos! we need SUNSHINE! i'm at my wits end trying to come up with fun, creative ...
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- I feel your pain! On days like these, I let my kids help me cook and bake. We bake cupcakes and I let them decorate them. Tonight they will help make pizza for dinne...
- Good ideas so far...you can also go sledding, make slushies with some clean snow and juice on top (it won't hurt them...I did it ALL the time when growing up), make sn...
- Play outside and enjoy the change of seasons.
Sick of This Rain, Need Indoor Activities for a 29 Month Old
Asked by L.W. from Cincinnati
on April 21, 2011
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Hi ladies
ARRRGG I hate all of these rainy days. I normally do not mind as long as I have 1 weekend day where I can be outside. It also doesnt help that daddy works ...
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- I'm sure you probably got this answer already, but I didn't read through the other responses. Anyway, the library is great. I have a 3 yr old and a 17 month old and I ...
- Push all the chairs together, throw some blankets on top and make a fort. You can read books and have lunch under there. Throw all the sofa pillows and cushions on...
- It must be me because I have seen this on here before but your daughter is 2.5 years old. That's like me saying my son is 216 months old. I'm sorry but for some reas...
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...
Kids Play Places
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on October 5, 2010
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My cousin and I are toying with the idea of opening a center where mom's bring their kids just to play. In the area where we live, there is nothing like this, other t...
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- I live in Galveston County, Tx. We had EXACTLY what you are talking about. In was in a strip center next to a Kroger (grocery store) at a VERY busy intersection. I thi...
- We've been to a place called Aha 4 Kids in Lancaster, Ohio. I think it was $5 a person for all day. It wasn't very high tech, but there was tons of things to do. Th...
- One suggestion: have a great area for children 3 and under!! There is ONE place near me with a little area for young ones. It's not even that great, but it's separate ...
What Should I Keep My Eyes On? (Daughter Staring School)
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on January 18, 2012
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I am so exited, my daughter starts school in 2 weeks (pre-school).
After looking to many schools I fell in love to this new school, to me is like a dream come true sc...
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- Well, I think if YOU get involved and help out wherever you can (as much as they'll LET you anyway), it'll be the coolest preschool in NJ! And Uh Oh, time for a new...
- If the school has been around a while, I'd pull state records on it to see if there have been any violations or complaints filed. While it is still no guarantee they...
- Just pay attention. Also, don't be afraid to ask to hang out to watch for a few hours...and don't be afraid to make suggestions. One of my favorite childcare facil...
How to Stop Sucking Fingers?
Asked by D.P. from Columbus
on January 22, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 year old little boy that sucks his middle two fingers. It's never been too much of a problem until this winter. He is constantly sick with a stomach b...
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- My first daughter had a huge problem with constantly sucking her thumb. We went through weaning her off her thumb in stages. Stage one: Only in the house and in th...
- hi D.!!! my older 2 kids, ages 4 & 6, are having the same problem. they really love to gnaw on their finger & toe nails. Sylvia, my oldest, had to have an ER doctor...
- my nephew who is 6 was a thumb sucker until just a few months ago. my mother in law found this stuff that you put on the nails, sort of like a nail polish, that taste...
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...
Does Anyone Else Feel This Way?
Asked by J.F. from Colorado Springs
on May 3, 2010
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Does anyone else have a really hard time getting into imaginary play with their child? I would much rather do just about anything else with my daughter, who is 4, but ...
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- Nope, you're not alone. I will read to my kids, take them to the park, zoo whatever, but I'm really not the get down on the floor and play pretend kinda Mom. I have a ...
- oh yes, i have definitely felt this way. and it seems that people tolerate various ages better than others. my mom couldn't stand 8/9 yr old girls. they just drove ...
- I totally agree with you. I have very rarely played pretend with my kids. I let their friends or siblings do that. Maybe that is why I have 5 kids, so I don't have ...
