Tips & Strategies: Toddler
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Flylady
Asked by M.2. from Chicago
on November 9, 2011
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Any mom's out there that have had sucess with flylady? I joined her website a few years ago but couldn't keep up with all of the e-mails and just became very overwhel...
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- I do like flylady but hate her emails. I have set up my email to send all from her to the trash except for the ones that are the holiday cruising missions and flight p...
- You sound just like me. When I spend the day cleaning I usually can't go to bed at night because I have so many piles on my bed. :) I love fly lady but I didn't sig...
- I tried Flylady but just couldn't get into it. You started out w/one room. Good but then it sounds like you got lost in it. Easy to do. From your description ...
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 ...
Someone Tell Me About Flylady Please!
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on July 30, 2008
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I have seen it listed in many responses.....Flylady. I have looked at the site but have many questions. Do you get daily emails telling you what to do? How does thi...
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- I recommend going to website but not signing up for the emails; I was getting 20+ a day. There were lots of good suggestions, work for 15 minutes in a room at time, c...
- Fly lady is a very caring, wonderful and resourceful lady. She totally understands the frustrated mother. You get tips/e-mails/support daily however I believe yo...
- The best thing I can remember from it, is to get rid of hot spots. Don't let the clutter build and put away quickly. Keep baskets so you can put stuff that needs to ...
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...
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
"My 14 Month Old Won't Sleep"
Asked by B.M. from Phoenix
on April 5, 2008
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I have a beautiful 14 month old daughter who still wakes up 2-3 times a night. What can I do so my husband and I can get some sleep? She takes 1-2 naps during the da...
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- It may be she is getting too much sleep? My kids only took an afternoon nap. Or maybe 7 pm is too early? Is she hungry? Sounds like you are doing great with her ro...
- Hi B.! Wow, you need more sleep, and so does your baby! Please do not give her later naps, eliminate her naps, or make her bedtime later. Her 7:00 bedtime is perfe...
- Hello! Our daughter was initially colicky and we used this book to get out of not so good habits and to not develop new not so good habits : ) "Secrets of the B...
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...
Need Advice on Constipation for 18 Month Old
Asked by T. from Omaha
on March 6, 2008
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My son has just turned 18 months and is on day 2 of not having a bowl movement. I've tried apple juice and got nothing. I've been trying to get him to eat more fruit...
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- T. a the dark corn syrup works good about a 1 teaspoon in your son's sippy cup. get him to drink all of it & see if he has any stools if not keep giving him 1 teaspoon...
- I wouldn't worry too much if it's only been 2 days. Apple products are actually constipating. I would give him fresh pears all chopped up and he'll be going soon. Y...
- I had a similar problem when my son was about 4 months old only he went 5 days. My pediatrician said it is normal. Though when I took him to a chiropractor he was conc...
Allergy Testing for 13 Month Old
Asked by S.T. from Columbus
on February 15, 2008
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My 13 month old has severe excema on his head and face. At our last doctor visit (last week) my doctor suggested that we get him tested for allergies to see if that w...
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- ok there are two ways to allergy test. the first one is too draw some blood and they then test the blood that they draw. so the only part your child has to go through ...
- WE had similar issues with our son at the same age. We had him allergy tested. They did skin testing, which seemed to tickle more than hurt and he didn't shed a tear...
- i have a 10 year old little boy and he was tested a few years ago. it is no longer painful he said it didnt hurt at all. i give him oatmeal baths to help him my doctor...
INCREDIBLY Clingy 13 Month old......HELP!
Asked by N.D. from Sacramento
on March 20, 2008
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My son is 13 months and is THE MOST mommy obsessed little boy I've ever heard of. I can't walk out of sight for ANY length of time without him throwing a complete fit...
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- N., My cousin had the same problem with her son. What has really helped, is she has a playgroup over every friday, and he has to meet and greet everyone at the door,...
- Hi N., I remember those days. Our 12 yr. old daughter was exactly like that! Only my mom, husband and I could hold her. If we put her in her crib at night she would s...
- My daughter was and still is at times the same way. She's now 29 months and is slowly growing out of it. The more she learns to talk, the better we can communicate. ...
