Starting Out: Teddy Bears
8 articles
What Kind of Dog Should We Get?
Asked by A.B. from Seattle
on January 7, 2008
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Hi there...
We have two daughters that are 5 and 3. Both are great with animals: patient, gentle, don't pull tails, etc. However, we have a 14 year old active male ...
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- Boxers are always great family dogs! We have had three growing up and now we have one of our own. They are very loyal to their owner and let the kids do anything to th...
- A. We are on our second cocker spaniel and when it is time for another dog..it will be the same. Our first came from a shelter and the second we got a show dog from ...
- Hi there, I just saw the post today, congrats on your new dog. i am so glad you found one in need of a home, while I have the utmost respect for breeders, and purebre...
How Do I Lose Weight Safely While Nursing?
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on July 11, 2008
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Does anyone have any secrets to losing weight safely while nursing? I gained about 50lbs while I was pregnant. I lost about 30 the first few months but the last 20lbs ...
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- I wanted to with you my weightloss success. I had lost 40 lbs using weight watcher's and exercising. I feel their program allows you to incorporate healthy eating, por...
- I keep a blog with some friends and we're covering the topic of losing baby weight this week. You can check it out at www.prayerofhannah.blogspot.com.
- Weight Watchers is a very good way to lose weight. You can do this while you are nursing. I did it while I was nursing and I lost 25lbs. But, you have to stick to i...
Help We Need Sleep!!!!
Asked by A.M. from New York
on May 1, 2008
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I have a 23 month old son who's never been a great sleeper but not too horrible either. however for the last 3 weeks he's been waking up EVERY hour. he doesn't cry or ...
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- Is he awake or is he sleep walking when he comes to get you?When he comes to wake you, try sleeping with him in his room. Perhaps your pregnancy is affecting your son...
- Hi A., Your son may see that you are changing and wants to make sure things are okay. If it were me I would try getting one of those teddy bears that you can record...
- If he is happy and his room is baby proofed, put a door nob safety lock on the inside of his bedroom door so he can't get out. We have one in my 2 year old daughters ...
Need Evening Indoor Activities for 2-Yr. Old Not Always Interested in Toys
Asked by L.C. from Seattle
on January 9, 2010
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A little background: I teach 9th grade English full time at a fairly demanding Eastside junior high. I am fortunate to get about a half-hour to an hour of "down time...
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- Hi L., I too am a first time mom of a very busy boy who just turned three. I swear you were writing about my Liam when I read your piece. I work part time, and th...
- My son is 2 as well & the best thing we've done lately is to join The Swap Shop http://www.sunnysideswapshop.org/wp/ He loves it!!! 4 rooms of toys but what I'm thin...
- L., I wouldn't worry about his attention span. My daughter will be 3 in March and if she sits through half an episode of Clifford or Word World or any of those KCT...
Moving into a New House with a Toddler?
Asked by S.A. from Milwaukee
on September 4, 2009
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We are in the process of purchasing a new home and I am a bit concerned with how my daughter will adapt to being in a new environment with little or no time to adjust ...
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- My daughter was about the same age as yours when I moved from an apartment to a house and what we did was put her from a crib to a toddler bed and that was her big tre...
- We've moved twice since we've had kids...only with my oldest, really. He was about 8 months the first time, and 20 months the second time. Honestly, he barely flinch...
- We just moved about 4 weeks ago. I am due with our second in 2 weeks. My son's room was the first thing we set up. I tried to give him something familiar to easy any...
Growing Pains ?? Help!
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on March 24, 2008
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Hi I have a few questions on one issue I am having with my 4 year old son. Maybe someone has had this experience and has some appreciated advice for me! Alright here...
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- Hi B.. I myself have never experienced this problem but I wonder if maybe soaking the feet in a warm water before bed would help or even a little foot massage. Not for...
- Without having looked at anyone elses responses I would say that it is probably a "charley-horse". Remember when you were pregnant - they said they might happen. It ...
- B., I used to get cramps in the arches of my feet when I was younger and they ARE painful. Sometimes cramps are a sign of low potassium. Does he like bananas? Al...
Military Deployment
Asked by L.U. from Glens Falls
on January 3, 2008
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Any advice for a 3 1/2 year old's first deployment experience? All she knows is Daddy's going on a very long trip, like other trips he's taken recently, but longer.
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- My husband has been deployed since our son was 2months old. He has no idea that his daddy is gone but it is still hard. Especally for me this is my first child and bei...
- Well my husband was on deployment last yr for 6 months so i know what ur goin through. One way to help with your daughter is to ask your husband if the ship he's on ha...
- I went through this with my 2 boys. I found that being involved with groups, keeping yourself and the kids busy. I don't know how many patrols/ deployments that yo...
Summer Plans with a Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms! I am a teacher who will have 2 months free this summer to hang out with my little guy. He'll be 9 months old in...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
