Thank Yous: Puppets
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Baby Einstein Dvd's
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on August 10, 2006
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I am looking to buy Baby Einstein DVD’s and/or CD’s /if you are done with yours..and you think they are good/.
Also have a question on what experience do you have wit...
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- Looks like a lot of people have already expressed the APA recommendations of waiting until a child is 2 years before using the TV. I wanted to tell you about the rese...
- My daughter has been watching videos/tv since about 6 months old. I know some people frown on that, but I think she learns a lot from the programs. We have the Baby ...
- The only we watched was Sesame Street and the Ses St DVDs. We started around 12 mos with having it on in the background and between us singing the songs about numbers...
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...
First Birthday Gift Ideas
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on April 6, 2008
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I have quite a few friends who have babies who will be turning 1 year old in the next few months. My baby (our first) is 6 months old, so I am not quite sure what an a...
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- S.- I normally buy gifts for a 1 year old is summer outfits or fall outfits something that they can use and also toys for a one year old children. read the box and ...
- At the last 1 year old birthday party we went to, I picked out some cute bath toys. It was great because no one else had thought about them and the little girl didn't...
- savings bond, clothes outfit, or toy. 1 year olds are just starting to walk or perfecting it so enjoy any push toys like poppers or lawnmowers, etc. They also enjoy ...
Infants and Television
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on November 11, 2009
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I have a four month old who loves to watch the television but I haven't been letting him watch it nearly as much because I have recently heard it is bad for infants un...
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- A., When my 6 year old was an infant we got the Baby Einstein videos and he loved them. Despite the hoopla around the advertising claims right now, they have lots ...
- Personally myself, I believe that children under 2 don't need to watch television. They have no concept of what the box is used for. There are other ways to keep you...
- Worst thing for your child is to let your child watch television ! If you have heard this, then you already KNOW it is not healthy or productive for your child and it...
I'd Really Appreciate Your Input
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on December 17, 2009
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I'm a stay at home mom with a 5 1/2 month old baby boy. I recently found out tv is not good for infants. And I used to let him watch some tv while I made dinner or was...
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- I use to put my son in his bouncy chair/excersauser or bumbo seat in kitchen near me so i could talk to him and watch him while i cooked. Or put him him in other room ...
- I absolutely promise that you have not reduced your babies intelligence one bit. It is true that tv is not so hot for little ones -- but a tiny amount ----as you desc...
- I think that TV being bad is BULL.... it depends what they watch. I found absolutely wonderful videos for babies; made just for infants. Go to: http://www.br...
Pooping Potty Problems!!!
Asked by K.T. from Medford
on December 28, 2007
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My son will be three next month, and is wonderful when it comes to going pee pee in the potty. But he will NOT go poop in the potty! Any suggestions on how to get him ...
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- Hi K.! Oooh, we just went through this! My daughter turned 3 on Dec. 17th & literally pooped on the potty a couple days before her birthday. She has been 'pee' pott...
- My suggestion is DON'T try. Mildly suggest it and encourage him -make a big deal if he does it (jump up and down and cheer if he does.. you might feel silly, but he wi...
- I just went through this with my son (also 3) and boy can I relate to the stress of it. Are you putting him in pull ups or underwear? My son had a poop accident in his...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
Development
Asked by A.G. from Dayton
on December 3, 2007
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My daughter will be 20 months tomorrow and when she went to her 18 mo check up her Dr asked how many of her body parts she could identify. She's won't pay attention to...
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- Hi A.! I read your question, and the first thing that popped to mind is Barney's song "Head Shoulders Knees and Toes". Try making it fun for her, with a song, sinc...
- On a side note, her adhd and the traits associated with it might just be that she has a certain personality (sanguine, or high I) you might want to check out personal...
- This sounds to me like a very happy, busy, almost two year old. Please don't start thinking about labels and what not already in her life. If she is active, great......
Parenting Question for Those with Children Who Are Close in Age
Asked by S.S. from Port St. Lucie
on December 18, 2011
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Let me set the stage for you: I am a mother of 3 toddlers. The oldest is 3 and a half, next almost 3, and the youngest is 2.
They are a handful. I was so lucky and so...
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- HA HA HA!!!! This is sooooooo how it is. First of all, my three are a little older, 5 1/2, 3 1/2 and 2 1/2. So I was right here with you when they were all about a y...
- Ugh I cannot imagine how hard this is on YOU. I have a almost 4 yrl old and an almost 2 yr old and I think I have it hard. I am waiting for them to get a bit older whe...
- Oh honey you're doing great! My mom had 5 kids in 6 years and the chaos was never ending. I'm sure it was tough for her, but it was great for us! It will get easier as...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
