Time Changes
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Teanager Talking on Phone Too Long
Asked by B.W. from Springfield
on March 27, 2008
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My teenager has been talking on the phone too long. I found out from the phone bill that she has been talking on the phone way too long; until wee hours in the morning...
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- I was this kid! My opinion is if she isn't waking anyone else up, she gets up right and grades are good, and she isn't making the bill bigger let it go. I was always...
- This is typical, we all went through this as teenagers too. However since you and your husband work very hard, pay the bills for your house that your children liv...
- I remember when I was a teen and I did the same thing my mom took my phone out of my room and put me on punishment for 2 months after she gave me the 3rd degree questi...
Phone Calls
Asked by M.W. from San Francisco
on January 5, 2009
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My daughter and I were invited to go on a cruise and her dad wants me to call everyday the length of the cruise because he's paranoid. Is this unrealistic? I said th...
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- They are pretty expensive... I don't think he is overreacting... there has been a lot of bad press lately with cruise ships.. call the first day and then you can g...
- If your babies daddy want to pay for the calls and keeps him from worrying, just do it. Have him get you a pre-paid phone card or give him the itinerary and have him ...
- Dear M W, I personally have never been on a cruise, but know lots of people who go on them regularly. I know that the charges are terribly expensive and the service...
Anyone Else's Child Still Not Adjusted to the Time Change??
Asked by C.A. from Denver
on November 10, 2008
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My one year old still has not fully adjusted to the time change. We have successfully adjusted at night (it seems) and are usually asleep by 7 pm. But she wakes up a...
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- C., I wish that I had advice. But all I can say is it is the same story here with my 3yr. old. She is up at 5:00 every morning. It is so frustrating. It makes for such...
- Both of our kids, who are 4 and 1, are just getting used to the time change. There are still a few mornings that we are getting early, but it is getting better.
- YUP! I posted about this same topic last week and sure enough, my 10 month old AND my 3 1/2 year old are waking up WAY TOO early STILL. Everything else has changed, ...
Help My Daughter POOP!!! :)
Asked by J.M. from New York
on January 22, 2008
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My 2 year old daughter is very constipated. Any one else have this problem? She will be fine for days but then have a really bad day where she goes and stands in the...
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- Hi, did u try MiraLAX? Our GI doc. recommended it for us when my son was constipated. Its gentle so it won't work right after u take it but I think after a few doses. ...
- Same with my daughter. My pediatrician recommended Glycolax (Rx) but it's now over the counter as "Miralax". Talk with your doctor first... Technically though - i...
- Miralax is an over-the-counter solution, or you can use a suppositry but she'll hate that, it's messy, and it might not work. I'd be more concerned about why she's co...
Vacation Destinations with 6-12 Mo Old
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions for vacation destinations with 6-12 month old baby? We are not interested in using a nanny, but want a place that is conducive to hav...
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- You should check out Sesame Street Place. It's in Langhorne Pennsylvania, I believe. It's a baby Disney and much cheaper. It's geared to the younger children. More lik...
- This isn't destination advice, but vacation advice in general. The key to success when dealing with small children is to lower your expectations. Plan on going somew...
- The Embassy suites Hotels are always very nice because they have a bedroom and a little living room. That makes it nice at night when the baby is sleeping . You and yo...
Seeking Socialization in Albuquerque for New Homeschoolers
Asked by C.A. from Albuquerque
on January 30, 2008
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I am hoping to find a great group of kids that my kids can get to know. Does anyone know of any "playgroups" in Rio Rancho or the westside? We just started home school...
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- My daughter is just a toddler but my nieces and nephews were home schooled in Albuquerque for a while (their dad was transfered to FL in military recently). Here is t...
- There is a homeschool park day every Tuesday at 1pm at the park next to the Taylor Ranch Library(at Montano and Unser). I used to attend every week, the kids and pare...
- There are lots of resources. This is a great homeschooling state. In addition to the co-op already listed, there is a very casual one at http://abqhomeschool.com/ The...
No More Nap
Asked by C.M. from Melbourne
on April 16, 2007
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My son is almost 19 months old and has always been a really great sleeper. He still sleep 12 hours straight every night but or the past week and 1/2 or so, he no longe...
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- C., One of my children gave up naps entirely and only slept for eight hours a night--by his first birthday!! I would definitely do the quiet-rest time like the o...
- Hi C., I know how distressing this no nap thing is ;-) My daughter went through this and for her it was a phase. She was slightly younger and it lasted a couple of w...
- I remember my son doing this at about that age. It really just seemed like he didn't need sleep to feel re-energized, but rather just needed some relaxing, cool-down ...
11.5 Month & Changing Clocks
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on October 30, 2007
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Hello,
It was pretty easy getting our baby to adjust to the Spring clock change, but what about moving it back? She goes to sleep around 7:45 or 8. How do we adju...
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- Try to keep her up just a little later each night. If you have a bed time process like bath and story time start it a little later each night until the time changes. T...
- Hi L., I traveled to Texas (1 hr behind) and California (3 hours behind and Mexico (1 hr behind us)several times with my daughter at age 3 months, 5 months, 9 months ...
- I would put her to bed 15 minutes earlier than regular bedtime each night or two so that by the end of the week, she'll feel like going to bed at the "new" regular tim...
Should I Let Him Go?
Asked by A.M. from Eau Claire
on December 21, 2010
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So at the moment my husband is laid off from the pipeline. Last time he was working our daughter and I traveled with him. In March he is supposed to be heading out f...
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- You have to make the decision, but I want to encourage you to go with your husband! It's an adventure! We learned when our kids were little that home is where the fami...
- You need to figure out what you need to do. You are the only one who can make that decision, and feel ok about it. I would kind of look at it like all the ladies who...
- This is a side issue, but often kids regress for potty training (and other things) when a new baby is born. Be prepared for that possibility no matter where you are.
My Guests Are Staying Late, Baby Is Stays Awake!
Asked by J.T. from Victoria
on May 25, 2008
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Any tips on how to tactfully get our guests to leave. My guests are drop ins and invites. We tryed to say from 6-9 but that isnt working. All the hints of saying he is...
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- You've been given some great advice about being more up-front and assertive with your guests and talking strategy and expectations with your husband. I would also sug...
- Hey J., One idea would be to set expectations before your guests arrive. You could say something like, "My husband and I would love to have you guys over for an ea...
- My solution would be to make it very clear at the time of invitation. "We're having a dinner party from 6 pm to 9 pm--because otherwise it's so hard to put baby to sle...
