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"Big Brother" Gifts
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on May 13, 2010
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We are expecting our second son in a little less than 8 weeks and I want to be sure to make this a special event for our first son who is a little over 2 years old. An...
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- When my 2nd son was born, a lot of people came over to see the new baby. So we had a Bid Brother Party - what we did is we bought a cake that said 'Congratulations Bi...
- My son loved Barney, so we had the baby get him a Barney stuffed animal that sung the "I love you" song when you squeezed him
- Our daughter was 2 1/2 when our son was born. We got her a t-shirt that said "I'm the Big Sister" and a book about being a big sister. We also had a special gift for...
Step-Parenting Issues
Asked by H.B. from Pittsburgh
on January 18, 2008
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I have 3 kids 14,13,10 prior to my Husband and he has 1 son age 14, and we share a daughter whom just turned 1. Know my husband and i have been together 8 years.The fi...
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- The 1st woman's words are very applicable & I feel she hit many nails right on. I think what's missing are your feelings to & for each...for no one's ears but your ow...
- H., Stepfamilies are always tough, and when teenagers are involved, it's SO much worse.(I know because I've been there -- unsuccessfully.)Add to this that your daught...
- Hi: this is a tough situation for you and I can feel for you. Though I have yet to be in this situation-I have watch my brother go through this very same situation.As ...
Share the Love! How Does Your Family Celebrate Valentine's Day WITHOUT Gifts?
Asked by K.J. from Atlanta
on February 8, 2011
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It seems kids are often robbed of the true meaning of Holidays as big business marketers have us believing that "love" is all about gift giving. Please share your fam...
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- In CT we have a week long school vacation in February. It's either the week before or after President's Day. So we go away for a long weekend, and spend quality time...
- We do not really celebrate Vday only on feb14th, we love each other and tell each other daily. I have been with my hunny for 6yrs and we have never exchanged gifts fo...
- hubby and I don't really do much for v-day but I always make my kiddos heart pancakes :)
Pacifier
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on July 10, 2009
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Hi, I am looking for advice on how to take away the binky from my son who turned 2 in May. As of now he only uses it when he sleeps. I was able to get it away from him...
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- For my daughter, she traded her paci for earrings. We took it to the mall with us and she bravely handed the lady her paci and immediately picked out the sparkliest s...
- I just got rid of it because my dughter was putting the whole thing in her mouth. She used it mostly for sleeping and a few other times to sooth herself during the day...
- talk to him aboutr the binky fairy! It takes binkys from big boys and gives them to the new babies who really need them.. wrap it up in a pretty box or bag (let him he...
Toddler Refusing to Go to Bed
Asked by S.C. from Seattle
on January 18, 2009
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My 2 yr old has suddenly decided to kick in high gear the "terrible twos". The most challenging thing right now is her not wanting to go to bed at night. She is VERY...
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- So many of us have been through this! And, trust me, it comes and goes too. My little girl is going to turn 4 soon, and we had the same thing start when she was 2. I ...
- Hi S., I have a 2 year old son and we just turned his crib into a day bed. At first he would be at the door as soon as we shut the door after tucking him in. We would...
- Hey there, I hope I never go through this myself, but...I have read this amazing, fantastic book. Let me google it. BRB. Ugh. I can't remember the author or the ti...
Gift Ideas for Big Brother from New Baby
Asked by S.W. from Boston
on April 24, 2008
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Hi ~ I am due to have a C-section for my second son on 5/22 and am looking for any ideas for gifts from the baby to his 3 year old brother. I don't want my older son ...
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- when my youngest was born some friends of ours brought my daughter some crayons and coloring books and stickers of her favorite disney character at the time. she thoug...
- When I was pregnant I went to Build A Bear with my daughter and had her make a bear for the new baby. We took pictures of the process and put it in an album... Then ...
- Hi. I was just reading your request and I was so touched. I immediately thought about what i had done for my son, (who is multi-handicapped and much older than his sis...
Play Behavior
Asked by R.P. from Philadelphia
on May 1, 2011
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My 3 yr old son loves to play with stuffed animals and crash them. He also makes a noise while doing this. My mother is really concerned about this behavior. If we t...
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- Sounds a lot like a boy who picks up a stick in the yard, holds it out in front of him, and says "Pow!" (or "Bang!" or "Bam!" or some other gun sound). It is just a ...
- He is a boy. Boys are physical at play. Different than a girl. I have a boy and girl. I see the difference. My son makes noises too, sound effects, as he plays. H...
- Hi, R.: What is he watching that he may be imitating. Maybe he is an airplane pilot in the making! Just a thought. D.
Fun Way of Telling in Laws Baby's Gender
Asked by J.B. from San Francisco
on January 23, 2009
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Hello Moms,
We are finding out the gender of our little one this Monday and I wanted to gather some fun ideas of how to tell my mother in law. Her 50th birthday is co...
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- Hi J., It looks like you got a bunch of great ideas! This idea is more for after the birth of your bundle of joy...go to www.babybar.com and they have the cutest "...
- Hi J., You're story reminds me of what I did for my Dad's birthday. He has been talking about having grandbabies since I was in High School, well we all know he'd hav...
- Make or buy fortune cookies and change the note inside to make your announcement.
I Need Help Decorating My Baby Boy's Room
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on February 16, 2009
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We are expecting our baby boy in about a month, and I don't have a clue how to do the room. We have everything ready except for the paint and decor. We don't like th...
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- Classic, clean lines, clean colors. Krisp tans (stay away from tans with yellow or pinks), do a krisp kaki on the walls with a very light ice blue on the ceiling, tri...
- visit www.JacquelynReese.com for some great ideas, or to custom order.
- Look at restoration hardware for babies. They have simple styles and clean lines.
Looking for Recommendations for Music/lights Crib Soother
Asked by S.P. from Chicago
on February 17, 2008
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I have a 8 1/2 month old little boy and am looking for a crib soother that has worked for other moms to help get your little one to relax/fall asleep in his/her crib a...
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- A music/lights crib soother might actually be too stimulating for your young one. Try a sound machine (I purchased mine from sharper image) and turn it on the "white ...
- The one that worked wonders for us was the one by Fisher Price that has birds that go around and around and plays music. It also plays a "movie" on the ceiling which ...
- We have the Fisher Price Ocean Wonders, its great and it has a remote so you can turn it on from the door way so baby never has to see you. This is our 2nd one. Our ...
