Sign Language: Meijer
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Sign Language Delay
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on May 26, 2008
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Hi all,
We have been using three simple signs with our now 10-month-old since she was 6 months. We use the signs for milk, eat and more. She does not yet respond with...
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- My son started signing around 11 or 12 mos, about 3 mos after I started signing to him. Don't worry!
- You know your child best, and if you truly think she is not learning/responding or trying to communicate her own needs and desires in some way (not always the way you ...
- My son started signing late. I can't remember how old exactly, but I had basically given up and all of the sudden he just started using the sign for more and sometimes...
How to Teach a Toddler to Eat with Utensils?
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on December 19, 2008
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Our son is 15 months old and his pediatrician says we can start teaching him how to eat with utensils. What are some ways you moms have taught your kids to eat with s...
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- It sounds like you are doing everything right. He will pick it up in bits and spurts. Keep putting food on the spoon or fork when you see it empty. Don't stress, th...
- Just give him the sppon and let him figure it out by watching you... Our 20 month old still eats with his hands sometimes... But he now has the ability to at least get...
- Hi C., My daughter will be 16 months at the end of the month. I started giving her a spoon several months ago because she wanted to do it herself. In actuality sh...
Need a Good Book to Present with a Baby Shower Gift
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 11, 2007
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Hello,
One of my dearest friends is expecting her first child at the age of 38. My children are ages 7 & 10 and it's been a while since I've purchased a book suitabl...
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- I do this for all baby showers, my all time favorite is I'll Love You Forever. You can get it at Walmart for a few dollars. Goodnight Moon is another really great bo...
- There are so many good books out there. My daughters favorites are Tails by Matthew Van Fleet - It has a lot of textures to feel Are You Ticklish? by Melanie M...
- My mother-in-law gave me The Diaper Diaries: The Real Poop on a New Mom's First Year and I think it's awesome! You can pick it up on Amazon for $8.95. Here's the lin...
HELP PLEASE! Twin Toddlers Taking Poopy Diapers Off...
Asked by C.K. from Springfield
on October 23, 2008
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Hello mamas!
I really need some advice here. My 23 month old twin boys are obsessed with taking their diapers off at nap and even play in their poop...YUCK! Besides...
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- Hi there! I know I'm about a month late on this, but I wanted to see if the situation has changed, and offer my own suggestion. My son is 21 months and has started t...
- ok......they are old enough to get their diaper off and certainly old to be thinking about potty training. My son was potty trained before shortly before this time. I ...
- I have I nice roll of clear packing tape that has worked wonders for my little one. I just put a small piece over the tabs on the diaper. Also, onesies with a little o...
This Is Not Normal Teenage Behavior
Asked by B.B. from Indianapolis
on June 18, 2009
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My daughter will be 15 next week. She is the most dispespectful child I have ever known. She has been diagnosed in the past with ADHD,bipolar and borderline personali...
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- I am able to look at your situation from both points of view. I too am bipolar Type II. Type I is very different than type II and it sound like your daughter is type I...
- My daughter has bipolar also. You didn't state if she was on any kind of medication or not, and if not, then that would be the first thing I would do. Someone with bi...
- I also have a request here for issues with respect. So I know exactly how you feel. You are not alone with how you feel toward your daughter. However, I am at my wits ...
I'm Lost About Preschool
Asked by E.T. from Cincinnati
on September 25, 2007
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I work full time, and my long time boyfriend stays home with our daughter since we could never seem to afford daycare with what I make. My daughter just turned 3 and I...
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- hi E., its a personal decision whether to send your child to preschool or not. we didn't send either of our daughters to preschool and both my husband and i worked, bu...
- You've already received lots of great advice and opinions, but I just wanted to share a couple of thoughts from my experience. I had the same repeated question asked o...
- There are options besides full time pre-school / daycare. My kids attend a church pre-school. $95 a month for 2 days a week, 2 1/2 hours on those days. This is very...
Asking for Other Mom's Input on How They Are Cutting Back During the Recession.
Asked by A.N. from Indianapolis
on January 6, 2009
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Hi everyone, Since we're in a Recession and hopefully the only time the market will be this bad during our adult lives, I would love to hear/share ideas of what other...
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- Try: 1) http://www.grabillmeats.com/ 2) http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ Food discount sites
- Hi A., I am a mom of 3 -ages 9, 6 and almost 3 year old. Each year I say I won't get carried away w/Christmas but somehow I end up doing just that much to my husband'...
- I recommend the book "Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. It doesn't talk about ways to save money per say, but it is great for getting your financial life in order...
