Tips & Strategies: Infant
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Did FlyLady Work for You?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on February 5, 2012
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Have you tried using FlyLady? Did it work for you?
((I've seen it mentioned quite a few times and went to check out their site. Just wondering what people's experie...
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- I read her book, and while I think it would work, I got sidetracked..... That said, I did pick up a few things that work really well for me: 1- Do a little bit when ...
- It's worked for me...like others, I've gone off and on...it seems like the first time I did it...there wasn't so much STUFF in my email...I don't like spending so much...
- Yes it was/is helpful, but I don't "follow" the site any more. I took what I found helpful and applied it to my home. I think trying to follow the site exactly, and ...
Anybody Tried the "Fly Lady" to Keep House Clean?
Asked by A.T. from Chicago
on April 13, 2009
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I am really frustrated with keeping the house clean. I am kind of an all or nothing personality and I've gotten so overwhelmed I'm at the "do nothing" end of the spec...
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- I have never heard of Fly Lady. However it sounds like this is what I already do with keeping my house clean. I am also overwhelmed & get panicked when my house is n...
- This has worked well for me, but I had to make a few changes. Her schedules are a great place to set up a system for you. Some things seem kind of common sense, but ...
- I've used it on and off, with varying results. If you are at the nothing end of the spectrum, try the baby steps she recommends. Something is better than nothing and...
Setting up a Household Schedule
Asked by H.D. from Minneapolis
on April 15, 2008
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Hi! I'm a new mom to 3 through international adoption. Son is 10, daughter is 8 and youngest daughter is 3. Wonderful beautiful children! We've been home with them...
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- I'm a Payroll SHE (Sidetracked Home Executive) and I third, fourth (?) Lea's suggestion for Flylady.net. You'll love her motto, "You're not behind! Jump in where you a...
- Hi H., I hear you! I stay at home and I still have that problem. I was going to suggest the fly lady like Lea did but here is something that might help for dinne...
- You have a lot on your plate. It's going to take a while before you get a hang of juggling it all. Don't judge yourself by what you think others are capable of doing a...
Household Cleaning Routine
Asked by K.A. from Jackson
on August 29, 2008
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Can anyone provide help with a suggested housecleaning routine for a mother who works full-time? Also, any suggestions for getting rid of clutter--fitting in time for ...
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- Hi... try www.flylady.net They have some really good routines and you just take babysteps. I would suggest subscribing to the yahoo group, but would go on digest. Y...
- K., go to Flylady.net, she has great tips for cleaning your house-including those moms who work full time. One thing she says is, your house didn't get this way overni...
- If only there were an answer to your question. If it could be bottled. All women would be happy! Good luck! ~r~
Dividing Household Chores
Asked by K.G. from Portland
on August 15, 2010
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How do people divide up chores between themselves and their spouse? (Our daughter is only 2, so picking up toys is about her only chore). Until very recently I have ...
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- One time my husband commented on why the house wasn't straightened up after I babysat 2 kids as well as having my own kids in the house all day and cooking, checking h...
- No matter what you do, women will ALWAYS be required to do more. Be happy he even helps at all and if you want him doing more, stroke his ego and tell him how great t...
- I think it depends on how much each is actually working... I work 2-5 days a week, on the days I don't work I don't mind doing just about everything... but on the days...
What to Get for a Sweet 16 Birthday for a Young Lady That Has Everything?
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on November 4, 2009
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My brother and sister in law are having a big and fancy sweet 16 party for my niece THIS Saturday evening. I'm stumped at what to get for her as a gift. She's a great ...
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- Hi G.! I have my own Mary Kay business and think that a gift basket of spa/body care, facial products and/or make-up can be an amazing gift for anyone! If you are in...
- G., You probably have decided by now, however, here is my 10 cents worth. :) Get her a silver charm bracelet from Dixie's (located in Arlington) or any other place. ...
- How about a personalized necklace pendant? It doesn't have to big or expensive, when I was 16 I got a pendant and necklace chain that was very simple but since it was...
Infant Ear Piercing
Asked by M.L. from Lakeland
on October 20, 2006
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I know most people will think that ear piercing is a decision that the child should make on their own when they are older. Here's the thing. The percentage of girls ...
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- I waited until my daughter was 4 years old. She always tugged at her ears when she was a baby & I was scared she would pull them out. I felt so bad for her when she ...
- My daughter is 7 1/2 months old. We had her ears pierced at the Drs. It was $35 and I felt so much better having it done there then in the mall. We go to Nadal Ped.
- I had both of my daughters ears pireced when they were babies and they have to be atleast i think 6 weeks or 2 months and had some of their shots but i didn't have no ...
Keeping up with House Organization and Cleaning
Asked by M.H. from Madison
on March 29, 2011
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When it comes to keeping our house organized and clean, I find that I'm always having to pick up from the same areas in the house (mostly our downstairs-living rooms, ...
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- very simple start -- i have two hooks where the kids' backpacks are hung. Under them is a bin for recycling, and next to it is a bookshelf where each kid has a shelf. ...
- Try www.flylady.com. You can sign up for daily emails and she gives you small jobs to do each day. The idea is you set a timer for 15 minutes (or whatever) and do your...
- If you want to try the Flylady thing, it's easier than it looks. The amount of e-mails you can get from the site is overwhelming, but the system itself isn't bad. Th...
Infant Oral Hygiene???
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on August 14, 2007
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Hello everyone! I'm a new mother of a beautiful 5 mth old girl. I was wondering if it's necessary to clean my baby's tongue & if so how. I never recalled my mom cleani...
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- Ha J., I just asked my dr. about this yesterday. Although she's a family dr. not a pediatrician. I'm nursing; at my WIC appt. the woman told me to wipe out the...
- I have a 14 month old boy & when he was about 5 months old he had thrush. I thought it was formula on his tounge or something because it was just on his tounge. It jus...
- I always used either a washcloth or one of the little fingertip brushes with my kids. It made the transition to a toothbrush (with me brushing) and then teaching them...
I'm Confused About Nap Times for an Infant
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on March 2, 2008
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My little gal is almost 4 months old, and I know at this age (so I read anyways) that they should not stay awake longer than 2-2.5 hours.
But then I've read their na...
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- Hi G., I'm the SAHM to 2 children. One a 4 yo and the other a 7 mo. I let both of them tell me when they are tired. I know it's hard with all the parenting advice o...
- Hi G.- Sounds like you are doing a great job paying attention to your baby's cues. The best thing to do is put her down when she's tired and let her sleep. Not all ...
- Hi G., I've just been going through this myself. My daughter, 7months now, was a horrible napper. She is just now falling into a routine where she'll actually take ...
