Teen: Little Tikes
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Need Advice from Other Moms of Teen Girls
Asked by R.N. from Houston
on January 10, 2010
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My 13 year old just became interested in boys this school year. She is in the 7th grade and really never had ANY romantic interest until this year, and it seems like ...
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- I don't have any teen girls (yet--but I'll hsve three eventually!), but I think at 13 and with a boyfriend, it's probably time for the talk about how boys can pressure...
- Wow! This is scary stuff you all are writing about. I'm afraid for my 13 month old. By the time she is 5 I will have to start talking with her about all these things i...
- Ok Rebecca. I am a tell it like it is kind of woman. Do your daughter a favor and Yes explain to her about her romantic emotions. Just as you question her world, sh...
Son's First Birthday Gift
Asked by M.S. from Springfield
on February 23, 2009
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Hello mommas! I was hoping to get some ideas on what to buy our son for his first birthday (he'll be 1 on March 24th). There are so many different things to choose fro...
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- A nice Radio Flyer wagon is my opinion...we did that for my first son's first birthday and it has been used many miles for festivals, parades, farms, zoos...LOVE it an...
- This is so simple it's laughable. Buy a good set of stacking cups (more than just 3 to stack). Not only will he learn about stacking but when he gets older he'll use t...
- We bought a family membership to the zoo. We go every other weekend from spring to fall and usually pack a picnic lunch. It's wonderful family time for us. Also, wha...
Strange Things in Strange Places...
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on August 21, 2010
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So. Tonight I am searching in my underwear drawer for my one pair of "sexy" underwear(I think my grandmother would approve, but they're as good as it's gonna get) and...
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- Searched high and low for DH's car keys and finally found them in the "ignition" of my boys Little Tikes car. Perfectly reasonable place for a kid!
- My husbands keys were MIA for months!! We asked our then 3 year old and he said "I don't know" like he answers most questions...Anyway, we finally found them when we ...
- My son has a little blanky that he must take with him everywhere...so of course it gets lost constantly and pops up in th strangest places. My favorite was when I foun...
Sesame Street Birthday Party Games
Asked by B.G. from San Diego
on August 19, 2008
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My daughter is turning 2 and loves everything about Sesame Street. We didn't have a first bday party for her, but want to do something simple for her 2nd. I am just ...
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- hi, we gave my 2yr old an Elmo birthday party complete with an Elmo bounce house,Elmo party favors,Elmo goodie bags with Elmo treats inside. I located everything onli...
- You probably won't be able to get a bunch of 2 y/o's to focus long enough to play a game. Our DD 2 y/o party was Sesame Street also so at that age we just got a bounc...
- Dear B., Well, have the party at a park where they can have a lot of room to run and play. Have lots of balloons and bubbles. Lots of helpers with the bubbles, yo...
Living Arrangements in a 2 Bedroom Apartment
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on December 30, 2008
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I figured I would get the best advice from the moms here. I am curreently living in a two bedroom apartment in a 12 flat (owned). It is my husband (who works out of t...
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- I haven't read any of the other responses as I have a sick child right now... but we currently live in a 2 bedroom apartment and I have 2 kids (3 and almost 2) and am ...
- My boys shared a bedroom in a previous two bedroom condo. My oldest was in a crib when the little one was born ( he was 20 months). I borrowed a pack and play with a ...
- Check Craigslist for a cheap (or free!) bassinet and have the baby in your room until you are ready to put him or her in your daughter's room... You are co-sleep or ev...
Play Kitchen for a Boy???
Asked by J.B. from Green Bay
on November 19, 2007
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My daycare provider told me that my 17 mo old son loves to play with her kitchen set. He loves to open and put stuff in the drawers and cabinets and play with the pot...
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- The thing is your son also probably plays with beby dolls, stroller and other so called "GIRL" toys while at you sitter. I know my husband would more than likely give...
- i think u wold do him justice in buying a kitchen,it will help broaden his immagination not to mention his motor skills i say let the boy play!
- My boys love playing "kitchen" as well. So I bought them a Spongebob grill for Christmas and went to ToyRUs and bought a set of plastic dishes. They also have McDona...
1 Year Old Sleeping Too Much?
Asked by S.P. from Salt Lake City
on September 28, 2008
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My son just turned 1 two weeks ago. On week-ends he takes about two 2 1/2 hour naps, he sometimes gets to do this on week days but his schedule is interupted because ...
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- You have gotten a lot of good responses. Just wanted to let you know that my 14 month old still takes 2 naps, each lasting about 2 hours long. She is also in the bed ...
- Every child is different. I have always heard that sleeping is their growing time. My girls from the time they were born took morning naps and afternoon naps and sle...
- My opinion is unless he's keeping you up really late there is never TOO MUCH sleep!!! As long as he's happy so is Mommy!
Bored 14 Month Old -
Asked by M.M. from Fresno
on May 26, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am starting to think my daughter is getting bored during the day. What are some things I can do to help make the day better for her? Sadly there is one p...
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- How about your local library. They tend to offer lots of entertainment to little ones. At our library they have Mom & Me time, story times, toys for kids to play wit...
- Hi M., A plastic pool you can either fill with water when it's hot, or fill it with plastic balls for a ball pit! Also, a small plastic play structure with a slide ...
- Swing, baby pool, & sandbox ought to be plenty. Maybe some more advanced indoor toys? Why are you thinking she's bored? If she's not walking quite yet, irritability...
Neighbors Taking Advantage?
Asked by N.T. from Detroit
on May 6, 2011
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Hi everyone:)
We live next to a couple who have an almost 3 year old and a 5 1/2 yr old. We are not friends with them but are on good terms, wave as we pull out of...
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- The coming into your yard while your kids are out is one thing, helping themselves to your garage is another. There is nothing wrong with making boundaries about that...
- I don't think you are being petty about the neighbor children pulling toys out of your garage, etc. BUT, you need to set boundaries for/with the neighbor kids. Tell th...
- Like you said it is a different style...the only way to change this is to tell them. They need to know that this is not how you function. You can beat around the bush ...
Issues with 21 Month Old Son
Asked by A.P. from New York
on September 17, 2008
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I'm hoping someone can give me suggestions. I'm pregnant with #2, and very hormonal and tired. This is a volatile mix with my 21-month old son, who has suddenly change...
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- This sounds a lot like my 20 month old! I also have a 7 month old so I know how tired you are feeling - 5 am is EARLY and is often when we start our day too. I don't s...
- A., I'm sure you've heard of "the terrible twos"? Well, he's getting there! :-) Your first mistake is allowing him to watch TV when he gets up that early, or...
- I think the main thing is to remember that he IS only 21 months old but at the same time know you have to work on correcting the behavior. To me, there is a fine line ...
