The First Years
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Co-sleeping
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on October 8, 2007
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Our 4 1/2 year old sleeps in our bed with us! It has been GREAT! A true blessing for a child who has ALWAYS been a terrible sleeper! He has been in our bed for 1 yesr ...
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- My husband and I were just discussing when and how to start putting our son in his own bed. He loves going to bed with us at night and seems so much more secure that ...
- It is so interesting that you just posted about this as it has been a hot topic in our family recently. Long story short, my two and a half year old daughter has co s...
- Hi C., Our 6 and 5 year old co-sleep with us. It started with my 6 year old son who has disabilities and seizures. I wasn't comfortable being away from him. And ...
Lost My Drive
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on January 8, 2008
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I am not sure if this is a request or just a vent but here goes...I have lost my drive in life. I have always been a real fighter...doing whatever it took to achieve ...
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- I have been in that place. Sounds like you have spant all your time striving for goals and taking care of your family. And now your where you thought you wanted to be ...
- I never thought I was a person who was "depressed." But after fighting similar feelings for some time I saught the care of a qualified mental health professional (the...
- I went thru a similar period about 10 years ago. I thought I had narcolepsy (sp?) because I was always sleepy and would just fall asleep at my desk. I lost my love for...
Congestion in 6 Week Old Infant -- Possibly a Food Allergy or Environmental?
Asked by E.A. from Detroit
on May 15, 2008
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My 6 week old son has sounded congested for the past 2 weeks. We saw the dr two days after it started and she didn't seem concerned because he has no other symptoms: ...
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- My daughter, now 5 months, was also very boogery as a newborn. I had to use the "booger getter" at least 2x's a day. She started to outgrow it at about 3 or 4 months...
- Hi E. My youngest daughter had the same thing. Our peditrician said that some babies produce more mucus and just to bother with clearing up. She recommended we put ...
- My baby girl has the exact same thing, actually I swear she came out sneezing!LOL! Anyway my doc told me some people naturally produce more mucas then others and sinc...
Seeking Help with Issue of Who Should Be Santa Claus
Asked by S.G. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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We open up gifts with my husband's family on Christmas Eve at my house, and have done so for the last 4 years. The first two years my MIL would say all of her gifts w...
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- OMG I am so glad to see that I am not the only one who would freak out over something like this! LOL My mom also likes to give some gifts "from Santa" (not all though...
- I am going through the same thing with my MIL!!!! I told her that if she wanted to have her presants be from Santa that they were welcome to stay the night Chirstmas ...
- Hi, Okay, I have a similar situation... but in my case, "Santa" is my sister ie: Aunty. But we open gifts on Christmas morning. Anyway, since my daughter was born...
Potty Training
Asked by A.G. from Tulsa
on March 13, 2008
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I am seeking good advice about potty training and how to tell if your children are ready? I have 3y/o Twin girls identical who were born premature. They have been behi...
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- Both my kids were around 2 1/2 when they were potty trained. I knew they were ready b/c they were able to tell me when they had already gone, were able to pull down t...
- I too had premature twin boys that took a long time to potty train. Patience and more patience did the trick for me. I set up regular times that I took them to the b...
- Hi A., I have two children ages 2 & 4 and I understand what you are going through. My oldest(boy) was the hardest. I finally took my brothers advice and I took him ...
I Hate My Husband Most Days
Asked by A.H. from Buffalo
on August 23, 2007
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Growing up i was always taught that family problems are family problems and that you don't talk about such private things but, i need some help. My husband isn't alwa...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your son I will pray for him!!!!!As far as your husband goes I no guys like him and they have ben that way their whole life and they haven't...
- Lazy is just lazy. You can't change someone if they are just lazy. As for your son I am so sorry. I lost a baby before it was ever here and I mourn that loss everyday ...
- First let me say I am so sorry to hear about your son. What a terrible thing for a child to have to go through. I wish you comfort, courage, and strength. I will ke...
Pediatric Dentist Second Opinion near Keller
Asked by E.P. from Dallas
on January 13, 2009
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We just got back from the pediatric dentist who told me my 3 year old (he will be 4 in a month) has NINE cavities on his upper and lower back molars! I am in complete...
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- Call Healthy Smiles for Kids Dentistry in Colleyville. Dr. Gober and his staff are terrific. I had a HORRIBLE experience with a very prominent female pediatric denti...
- We go to Next Century Dental on 377 and cannot say enough great things about them. All their equipment is state of the art. I was able to watch the procedures on a c...
- Dental Care 4 Kids in Flower Mound. Either Dr. Wickersham or De, Gonzales - they are husband and wife. I've never seen them recommend treatment that wasn't really ne...
What to Do When Your Child Asks You Not to Go to Work?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on May 25, 2011
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My daughter will be 3 in two months. I was a SAHM for the first 2 years, then I went back to work part time about 10 months ago. My daughter adjusted really well to ...
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- My daughter's never been happy about me going to work, she always wants me to stay home and says she'll miss me when I'm not home - but she says the same thing if I ha...
- It's likely a phase and will go away shortly. The more you respond, the more you'll see the behavior. You know she is fine with the sitter, being cared for and loved. ...
- I'm a single mom after my divorce so my kids certainly understood that mommy had to work. If they had days were they said they didn't want me to go, I would simply s...
Pet Loss
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on June 4, 2008
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Hello,
I just recieved a phone call from my mom in CO and her dog just passed last night, she was hit by a car just outside there house. My question is how do I tell...
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- I don't care what anyone says, losing a pet is one of the hardest things ever. We lost both our dogs last year. Our vet gave us 'Dog Heaven' to read to our 6 year ol...
- Mr. Rogers wrote a book called, "When a Pet Dies". It is a really great book. She will be crushed and emotional, there's no way of getting around it. Let her griev...
- My prayers are with you. It is always so hard to lose a pet. They give us such unconditional love! I would be honest with her and let her know before you visit ...
My Daughter Seems to Get One Illness After another....what Is the Norm????
Asked by A.C. from Boca Raton
on March 7, 2009
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Hi moms! I am getting a little concerned about my daughter. She was an exceptionally healthy baby. I nursed her for more than one year, and she spent her first 2 ye...
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- Hi A., My 3 year old since he was about 1 1/2 he started getting car sick badly, we literally had to have extra clothes and bip in the car. Then he got a little bit b...
- A. I was just talking to a girlfriend who has the same problem with her daughter. I don't know if you've tried yet but she went to an ear nose and throat specialist an...
- Hi, my son was this way and everyone including the doctor kept saying he was building his immune system??? Well finally at 5yrs of age they found that his adenoids ha...
