Strabismus
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Wondering
Asked by H.M. from Chicago
on September 26, 2011
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Let me start by stating no negitive comments please just need a little perspetive and advise. I have always been the type of mom that it makes me uneasy for other peo...
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- I would have exploded. I have known of too many little kids killed in car accidents, and many are from incorrect car seats, and no way in the world would I be okay wi...
- I would stand by the rule that Grandma (and anybody else, really) can only drive the kids if one you is there to ensure that proper safety procedures are in place and ...
- I get that you hover so it may not have occurred to you but most kids can buckle themselves in with a booster seat. Perhaps it is time you teach them. So far as yo...
Seeking Practical Advice for Loading and Unloading Car Seats on a Plane
Asked by R.J. from Washington DC
on April 23, 2010
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We are flying cross-country with our two sons (2 & 3). Since the flight doesn't land until the middle of the night back home we are opting to bring the car seats onto...
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- You should be able to pre-board with the small children. That is usually not a problem. Do the kids have to have a car seat to sleep? I drug the booster with me on ...
- We have been flying with our daughter since she was 9 months old. When you board, they allow parents with car seats and strollers to board first. That way you can ge...
- This is our life, unfortunately, so I have a couple of tips. First, check that the car seats have a sticker showing they are approved for aircraft. One of ours is not ...
Neighbor Lets Her 4 Yo Play Alone in the Park.
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on December 6, 2010
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I am frustrated and I need advice.
I live in a suburban community with about 100 homes. It is a very safe neighborhood with lots of kids. Our community is all cul...
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- You are not responsible for her son and you need to tell her that. Do not answer the phone the next time she calls you to ask if you can see the kids. If you don't ans...
- She doesn't have to be a "play with little kids type of mom", but she needs to at least be a "watch and be responsible for your own kids" mom! I would tell her at this...
- I had to stop reading your letter when the chest pains began. Go to family watchdog.com and print out the registered sex offenders in your neighborhood and surrounding...
Infant Surgery
Asked by G.G. from Milwaukee
on December 14, 2006
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Has anyone had experience with their baby having surgery? My 9 month old daugther is scheduled to have surgery December 22nd. This surgery is to fix her crossed-eyes. ...
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- It's so scary when your baby has surgery, I know! But everything will be fine!! My oldest had surgery when he was 13 months old...I don't really want to get into wha...
- my son was a month and a half old when he had to have a trach put in. that was very scary but of course he did well. and then over the next two years he had to have di...
- Everything will go FINE G.. I myself had that exact type of surgery/condition as an infant and that was way back in 1968. Medical technology is far more advanced now...
2 1/2 Year Old Son "Can't" Fall Asleep on His Own ...
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on May 29, 2008
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I've never asked a question on here - but I am at my wits end!
I have a BRILLIANT (of course I think so, I'm his MOM!) 2 1/2 year old son. He's been thru the ringe...
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- You have received a lot of great advice here so I'll just add a couple of quick ideas. One is definitely start by shortening or eliminating his nap. Put him to bed a...
- T. ~ I rocked my son until he was about 2 yrs old - naps and at night, and if he woke up in the middle of the night. I loved it, but I knew he couldn't be rocked for...
- T., Wow, your little man has been through a lot in his short life. My daughter experienced several health issues as an infant and we rocked her to sleep everynight...
Cats and Toddlers - Can They Coexist?
Asked by D.M. from San Francisco
on April 8, 2008
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I have 3 lovely little boys in my life - 2 feline and one toddler. Our two cats have been with us for 5 years now and were my babies before my little boy came along 1...
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- They can co-exist! I have a 10 year old male cat, a 4 y/o DD and a 22 month DD. Our cat always hid whenever young children were around, before we had kids. With our ki...
- D., They sure can Coexist. We had a cat (she died last week) that was 16 years old, Siamese very very loveable. My son was around her since he was born, he did the sa...
- Hi D., They can definately coexist. We have 3 cats and 1 3-yr old. Our son has been around the cats a lot and at first out of curiosity was rough with them. Pull...
Irrational Fear Vs. Legitimate Safety Concern -- Where Is the Line?
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on April 5, 2012
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I started running again recently, but I haven't been off the treadmill because I am terrified to run outside alone, especially with my headphones on. I used to (before...
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- I run alone...well without a partner in a very popular running spot. There is always at least 300 other people on this trail at any given time, it is very open and in ...
- Go to a gym and run the circuit, headphones and all. Or find a friend you can run with. Or get a dog to run with and who would protect you. Or at least be enough of...
- Buy a Tazer. Take a self-defense class. Run with a friend. Figure out how to deal with this fear proactively. I have a gun. It's small enough to carry on ...
Alopecia! What Do I Do?
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on February 4, 2008
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My son has had “Alopecia” for over a year now. It started with a small patch of hair that completely disappeared at the back of his head. We took him to a kids der...
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- Sounds like alopecia universalis - you need to get into a dermatologist tha will take you serriously asap!!!
- If you need a good chiro in the Grand Prairie area, I have a great one.
- I personally have Alopecia and the key is finding a good Dermatologist. I'm sorry I don't have one as my Alopecia has been in check for almost 3 years now but it isn't...
Should Mom Pluck Her Young Daughter's Unibrow?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on February 5, 2011
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Hi Mama's!
Just need some thoughts on this. My Husband and I have been noticing that our 7 year old Daughter is getting a more noticeable darker unibrow. She is blo...
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- I come from a long line of unibrows, and my daughter is no exception to the family heritage. I was also afraid to talk to my mom about it, as we were not very close, ...
- I can't help but thinking we do so many things to avoid being teased (even as adults) that we are giving into bullys...letting them win. I just don't get it! Why can...
- I would WAX it right off! Lol! I teased my daughter and ask her if I can pluck her eyebrows. She squeals and says no. But, if she had a unibrow, I would just do...
Afraid of Losing My Voice
Asked by L.V. from Las Vegas
on June 26, 2008
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My husband tells me that everyone is afraid of me. He says I look mean and most times I am mean. (according to the public eye) How do I get over that hump? Being more ...
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- Get yourself to a nice counselor who can help you become assertive in a nice way.
- My heart really goes out to you too. I had a rough time adjusting to being a stay-at-home mom after working in the corporate world for a time and being very independen...
- Awww, when I read this, my heart went out to you. I have been where you are. I often felt irritable when my kids were that age and my husband seemed to be oblivious to...
