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Summer Reading suggestions...What's Your Favorites?
Asked by M.B. from Springfield
on May 27, 2010
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So I 'm gearing up for summer with the kids and one of the "field trips" will be to the libarary. I was hoping you could offer up your favorite books that we may not ...
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- For girls age 4: The Adventures of Frog and Toad, a classic book with short stories and easy to read words John, Paul, George, and Ben-a funny tall tale about the p...
- I have an eight year old girl and eleven year old boy. Their favorites are "Big Book of Girl Stuff" and "Big Book of Boy Stuff". They take the books with them everyw...
- I love , Where the Red Fern Grows. it's a little sad in spots, but overall WOW.. so beautifully written.. Also.... Cricket In Time's Square << for the 6 or 9 year ...
At What Age Do You Move a Child from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed?
Asked by J.B. from New York
on November 19, 2011
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At what age do you move a child from a toddler bed to a twin bed?
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- My son went to a full size bed at almost 3 when we moved to our new house. He could have gone earlier, but I didn't have the space.
- There really is no need for a toddler bed at all. A twin mattress on the floor works just as well and can save money. So basically you can move a toddler into a twin...
- I bought a toddler bed second hand & realized it would be way too small. He will be 3 soon & will put his twin mattress on the foor next to the wall. Possibly w/...
Crib Vs. Bassinet
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 2, 2010
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We are buying items for our first child who is on the way soon :). I am looking at all the things to buy, and was wondering about a crib vs . bassinet. I know bassine...
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- We used only a crib with both of our kids. We formula fed (please no bashing), so there was no advantage to having a bassinet. We had to get up anyway and walking 10 f...
- I agree that the bassinet is a waste of money too. With my first we only used the crib and #2 we started in the bassinet. It was nice having the bassinet so close to m...
- If you buy a bassinet I HIGHLY recommend you purchase one that has a LIGHTED UP MOBILE! (Ours is Kolcraft.) Our kids LOVED it. It would put them to sleep all the ti...
School Questions
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on May 21, 2009
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We just received our child's end of year conference report from her teacher. She began First grade reading well past middle of first grade level. She is ending first g...
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- Michelle, you are doing a good job to seek help for your precious daughter. I hope you get answers from moms who have recent experience with a similar situation. I c...
- It could be the teacher. When my brilliant boy started school, his 1st & 2nd grade teachers both told me he was "on level and right where he needed to be." I was qui...
- We've also dealt with similar situations. Although kids have always been cruel - it seems as if they are learning to be cruel at a much younger age. If your daught...
Any Ideas on How to Deal with a Bully?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 29, 2007
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Well, here is the thing, what can I do as a parent for my daughter who has become a target of a bully in high school? Let me give you a little bit of a background, sh...
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- I know you say she would never be welcomed in your home but this is one time when I think the following statement would really apply "Keep your friends close but keep ...
- Remind your daughter that bullies are that way because they feel so low about themselves that they want to bring people to their level to try to make themselves feel b...
- Do you know that bullying is illegal and she can be charged with harrasment. If I we in your situation (I am also the mother of a high school girl) I would be more con...
Bullying...To Hit Back or Not
Asked by K.O. from Washington DC
on May 31, 2007
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Hello everyone!!
Here is my issue; I have a fourth grader who has been bullied all year long by the same child. I have been to school on numerous occasions talking to...
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- I truely feel for you in this situation.The schools are absolutely NO help when this problem occurs.To them it is a he said she said situation,when in fact IF they pai...
- Dear Kristen, My response may not be PC, but I think your son needs to clock the guy once and for all. It may be all that is needed to let the bully and others know...
- Hello K.! I am so sorry your son is having to deal with that. Unfortunately your school has not adopted the programs regarding bullying that some have. My childrens...
Scared, Concerned, and Want to Get Pregnant
Asked by S.F. from Provo
on March 26, 2008
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I have never been pregnant, but I want to have kids. You could say being a mom is all I have ever wanted more than anything. I met my husband in June 2004 and we go...
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- Hi S., How wonderful that you took the time to really get to know yourself and your husband before embarking on marriage and children. This and the rest of your stor...
- My sister in law gets on clomid everytime she plans a pregnancy. I don't know much about it but she says it totally works great for her. She gets pregnant within the ...
- S. - How wonderful that you look forward to having children. I hope that you will have them soon. Birth control can really mess up a woman's system. So many women go t...
Vpk
Asked by C.G. from Tampa
on October 2, 2007
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please help!!! i need to know where there is a good vpk program in the brandon area i currently have my son in miss ginnys and can not stand the people there i am luc...
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- I have 2 boys who go to Post Sunshine Ranch located on John Moore. They don't offer the free "VPK", but they have a preschool program and a private kindergarten there...
- My grandson attends Kids are Tops and we all love it! It is on Kingsway just north of route 60. Their phone number is ###-###-####. He has been there since he was 2 ...
- Limona Village Chapel Children's Center ###-###-####) is Brandon's best kept secret! It's on one of those side roads off 60... East of Lakewood Dr. (on that road whe...
North County Pre-schools?
Asked by E.R. from St. Louis
on December 19, 2007
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My little girl is potty-trained and will be three on Christmas day. I selected a pre-school for her when I was expecting, but they have since moved to Wentzville. We h...
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- Check out the Sacred Heart Villa. It is on The Hill in South City. I know it is not in N. County but it is a very respected facility in St. Louis. It is a Catholic ...
- I will be sending my son to St Norbert Catholic School. They have a a full day preschool program for 3's and 4's. It is in Florissant, MO. It is an actually school tha...
- The Florissant Community college has an early child care center. The teachers there are education students (I believe.) The draw back is that they are closed for abou...
Going Natural
Asked by C.T. from Little Rock
on April 25, 2008
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I am going to be starting with a new doctor and a new everything right at the beginning of my 3rd trimester because we are moving to AR in June. I wanted to ask those ...
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- C., I have two children (son, 13 and a daughter, almost 5). I deliver both of them in Jacksonville, Arkansas, where the Little Rock Air Force Base is located. The do...
- I am active duty also and I had a baby in July. Everybody recommended me to Dr. Jimmy Chang and I really like him. My birth experience was wonderful, no one pestered m...
- Hi C., Welcome to The Rock!! Haha! My husband and I are stationed here and our daughter is 6 months old. I am happy to tell you that you have great options for on O...
