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Teen Gossip Hurts Kids
Asked by H.M. from Kansas City
on September 26, 2010
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hi i just wanted to know how to handle teen gossip it is making kids very up set because girls tease other girls by calling them names,making fun of their looks and i ...
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- hey H. i think that if bullying happens at school to your friends or family like neices,nephews, you need to tell a parent or teacher so it does not get worse!!
- There are 2 books that will help.. One is "Odd Girl Out " by Rachel Simmons.. Get 2 copies and read it with your daughter. and "Queen Bees and Wanna Bees" by Rachel Wi...
- Hi H., I have a granddaughter named H. Jo, you have had some good advice and comments. What I have done in the past my daughter is grown and I have grandchildren, ...
Need Recipies
Asked by C.E. from Las Vegas
on March 28, 2008
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My soon to be 15 year old daughter has chose to become a vegitarian. I support her even though many family members have not. But I am having a hard time finding yumm...
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- your daughter made a good choice, however, it may seem hard to get enough nutrients....one thing to remember is that there isn't alot of fat or carbohydrates in a vega...
- Great cookbook "Vegitarian Cooking for Everyone" by Deborah Madison. My husband ANd I don't eat any red meat although we both eat fish and on occasion Turkey & chicke...
- I have a book called the Enchanted Broccoli Forrest. It is great. There is also one by the same author called the Moosewood (something like that). I have heard it i...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
Mattress Recommendations
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2011
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My husband is 6'4" and weights 225, I am 5'6" and weigh 135 lbs. When my husband gets into bed he weighs it down so much that I roll into him all night long! We have ...
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- I did try the Sleep Number bed and didn't care for it. However, alot of people love them. Right now, I have a traditional mattress, with a memory foam topper and the...
- select comfort, nice but expensive, you can get a reconditioned one, ours works fine, 6 years old now. S.
- Sleep Number is awesome. I have a generic knock off - got it for 200.00 - it is awesome!
Where and What Did You Buy?
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on December 30, 2011
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My hubby and I have decided to move our daughter from a toddler bed to a full sized regular bed however we are not sure what kind of mattress and box spring she needs....
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- We are going through the same thing with our son.We went to a bunch of different places but found the best deal at Sears.They have free delivery and no interest for a ...
- I wouldn't move my toddler to a full sized bed - i would move her to a twin bed first...that's me. Mattress Discounters...there are many - do a google search for co...
- The only advice I have is to buy a flippable one instead of the one sided ones - it'll last 2x as long.
Halloween Costume Ideas for Adults
Asked by K.H. from Philadelphia
on October 6, 2009
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My husband and I have been invited to an adult halloween party and need to think of an original costume idea. There is a contest for the funniest, most original, best...
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- Thing 1 and Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat.
- Hi K. , My husband and I went to a halloween party a few years back as the Saturday Night Live Cheerleaders, we even watched the skit on youtube and and practiced s...
- No too long ago I saw a mom dressed as "Eggs sunny-side up" - she wore white pants and a white long sleeve shirt. She'd cut out a paper (felt or material would probabl...
How Do I Help My Child Disengage from Mean Girls?
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on January 17, 2011
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When playing a game at the park, the 1st grade girl took her "treasure chest" away and began holding it so the other girls(my 3rd grader and her 3rd grade sister) coul...
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- This is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Watching our children be mistreated. Your job is to just guide her about standing up for herself. Teaching her sh...
- I think you handled the situation wonderfully but honestly, I wouldn't continue to drive the older girls (if they are ones being mean) anywhere, any longer. When I ne...
- If your daughter insist on continuing to play with these girls then maybe she feels more comfortable with them then we would guess. I am so impressed by her willingne...
Motivation!!
Asked by R.F. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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I am really struggling with getting motivated to loose weight. I made a point of joining a gym within walking distance of my apartment and it even has free child care....
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- What gym did you join? Maybe you need a workout partner - someone to meet you there? K.
- Hi R., Sometimes when you have this big goal in front of you it becomes so intimidating that it keeps you from getting started. First, get a personal trainer 3 times ...
- Hi R., I have had that 30lb problem before. I tried the gym, worked out consistently for a month. Lost nothing...then got to lazy to continue. Here's what did work fo...
80'S Theme Birthday Party Ideas??
Asked by K.C. from Evansville
on June 16, 2010
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My husband turns 40 next month and I am having a 80's Themed Birthday Party for him (adults only - approx 80). I am looking for some great ideas for decorations, food...
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- Wasn't he born in 1970 then? For 80's though: Send out the invite on a 3 1/2 floppy disk. Mini-rubiks cubes as party favors Wine coolers to drink Dim Sum for pa...
- Even though it's a bit crass, I'd watch the movie "Bachelor Party" for ideas. It was SO 80's or watch popular movies such as Karate Kid. See if you can Google I lo...
- Oh girl!! I love the 80's and we just had a 80's themed Mardi GRas ball that was so much fun!! I will just list things that we used and remind me of the 80's! Hope it ...
Stop Smoking
Asked by Y.G. from Chicago
on July 31, 2006
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Hi. I am a smoker, and it's actually a very bad habbit that I have and I have been trying to get rid of, but I am having a really hard time. I have a six year old son...
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- You must stop smoking!!!!!!!!! My dad smoked for 40 years all through my childhood and then he just decided to stop cold turkey and he hasn't smoked since and he was ...
- I tried to quit smoking for a long time. When my husband popped the question my ring was in a box on nicorette. That was 5 years ago. I know it's hard to quit. You...
- Hi Y., I have heard the lazer treatment works. My husband is seriously thinking about going there. I talked to the Dr and he seems very nice. http://www.acculase...
