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Some Advice Please..
Asked by C.C. from Syracuse
on January 4, 2009
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I just lefe a very abusive boyfriend, whom is also the father of my 8 month old and he is trying to take my daughter away from me. he has never, nor does he really wan...
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- Hi C., I wish I had some advice for you but I don't. I just pray for you and your daughter and hope that you can stay strong. Don't give up and document EVERYTHING! Ju...
- I am going to tell you what a friend of mine in your situation had to do. That started to keep a daily journal of her life. So everything that might occur with your ex...
- C., Since his mother has money and she seems to be the driving force behind him you can demand a Pyschological Evaluation at his expense. There you can tell the Psyc...
Question for the Lawyer Moms
Asked by N.P. from Minneapolis
on June 9, 2008
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Ok, so I've been doing everything I can to be helpful to my ex in the 7 months that we've been separated. I bought all of the housewares/appliances for his new place,...
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- Well, I'm not a lawyer mom, and I don't have all the answers you asked for, but I do have an answer to one question, unless it varies state to state.....yes, if there ...
- I"m not a lawyer, but I would suggest keeping a detailed "Log" of what each of you do with/for the kids, who is paying for what, AND all those things you mentioned you...
- I agree with a lot of the responses. Get a lawyer, get something on paper. And instead of giving him your money, hire a housekeeper for a couple hours a week, or get a...
Do Your Kids Get Sunburned at Camp or School?
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2008
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Hi. My kids have been coming home from camp with sunburns and I can't seem to get the camp director to make sure the kids apply it. I send sunscreen in their back pa...
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- We apply in the car just before drop off and I bought one of those little bottles that comes on a carabiner. We refill that one over and over again. It clips on to her...
- The counselor should be reminding them to apply/reapply sunscreen. I worked as a camp counselor a few summers ago and it was drummed into us. (Counselors aren't allo...
- Here's a sneaky little trick I thought up. Get a referral to a dermatologist. Write a letter for the dermatologist to sign stating that: "Due to a family history...
Natural Bug Spray - California Baby???
Asked by T.M. from New York
on July 7, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I'm wondring if someone can suggest a natural bug spray that is safe for children. We go to my parents house once a week for a visit and it's usual...
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- I just had a nice suprise as I went to spend a week in the White Mountains. I used tea tree oil (straight) and it was very effective. I put a drop or two on exposed ...
- California Baby products have a good reputation but they tend to be really expensive. We use an essential oil based product I got at the health food store- I forget th...
- Hi T., An old Girl Scout trick. Pin a Bounce dryer sheet on the childs clothes. As a leader I am not allowed to put any kind of chemical on any girl scout. So I bring...
Step Daughter Issues
Asked by C.A. from Naples
on August 26, 2012
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I am a step dad, please forgive me ladies, my step daughter has got me worried. I have been a step parent for 13 years and have no where to turn. My step daughter is...
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- Well, you know what "they" say....Nothing good happens after 2:00 am. Is she out wee-er than that? Where is she? Where does SHE say she is all night? Is she secret...
- I do have a curfew for my over 18 kids. They are to be in the house by 12 am, otherwise they need to find somewhere else to lay their heads at night. I have to kno...
- My son is 20. When not at college he lives at home too. I can tell you that the "vampire hours" as I call them seem to be completely normal with his age group. Our ...
4 Month Old and Sunscreen
Asked by J.M. from San Francisco
on June 27, 2010
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Have any moms ever put sunscreen on a baby younger that 6 months? Is it really that bad? Wondering why I see so many 3-6 month swimsuits if you're not supposed to put ...
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- agree with everything said below :) just watch the hands,mouth and eye areas ....hope she likes it :)
- swim suits are cute.. but keep that baby in the shade.. she can wear a tee shirt to cover her arms. and a hat to cover her head.. she does nto need to be in the sun at...
- When my daughter was a baby I walked a lot. I asked the pedi about the sunblock and she said NEVER use it before 6 months. I babies skin absorbs everything you put o...
Sunscreen Recommendation for Myself & Young Children
Asked by M.C. from Cleveland
on May 11, 2011
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Hello Group,
As the sunny weather approaches (hopefully) and my desire to not be all wrinkly by the time I am 35 grows, I realize I need to start wearing a daily su...
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- I use coppertone sport 50 spray in the blue can on my children and myself. It works, is sweat-proof, and we only need to re-apply if we've been in the water a long tim...
- For you, Mary Kay's Day Solution is the perfect "solution." :) It protects your skin from the pollutants in the air, and has an SPF of 25 that stays with you all day...
- Hi M.---First, go to www.ewg.org and look at their sunscreen database. You will find which ones are best for minimizing chemical exposure and toxicity. They will giv...
What Method of Birth Control Do You Use?
Asked by B.D. from Philadelphia
on April 23, 2009
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I'm currently taking the pill as my form of birth control, but really want to get away from all the hormones and side effects. Was wondering what other moms are using...
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- Hi B., I also had issues with hormonal BC, including the Mirena IUD. I use the other IUD available, called Paraguard. It does not use hormones, and works for up t...
- I used an IUD (Mirena) for 5 years while we were deciding if we were done or not...after 3 years my husband got a vasectomy and I left it in for the remaining 2 years ...
- My husband and i are also thinking of permanent birth control (vasectomy). I just don't think i am ready to take that step. Not that we can afford a 5th!! I am not ...
Mirena Birth Control??!?! Need Advice
Asked by S.B. from Evansville
on April 18, 2008
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Right now I am on the birth control patch and I am thinking on going on the Mirena for a better protection. I am a bit overweight so I don't think that the patch work...
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- HEy, I was on mirena iud for about 8 months. At first I loved it and after like 6 months it started to hurt. I had it removed and got the new arm implant. Its called i...
- I have used the NuvaRing for a couple of years now and love it. You insert it and leave it in for three weeks. My periods are very light (some people don't have one ...
- I have Mirena and it's wonderful! Although I no longer need birth control, I plan to get it again when the time comes because it has helped significantly with periods...
???? For Gardeners
Asked by M.S. from Columbus
on March 15, 2011
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I attempted a couple gardens in the past and have had VERY little luck. I am very determined to be more successful this year! I have an area mapped out that allows ...
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- Plant some peas too - both snow peas that you eat whole and the snap peas that you shuck and eat the peas out of. My kids will pick a bowl of peas and shuck them and ...
- We are sort of accidental gardeners ourselves. We add compost in the spring, before planting. We had horrible luck with the squash last year. It took over everything a...
- Since your soil is so bad, as is ours, you may want to consider square foot gardening. I found it easy to maintain. You can google it; look for Mel Bartholemew's sit...
