Traveling with Pets: Toddler, Simplicity
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Son Knocks over Dog's Waterbowl
Asked by S.L. from Washington DC
on January 13, 2009
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Anyone with suggestions on how to keep my 11 month old son from tipping over the dog's water bowl while still giving access to the dog??? It is driving me crazy - he ...
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- There are stands, and bowls that don't tip, but really... Since he cries when he gets wet, make the child walk around in wet clothes for a while... he won't do it agai...
- The only solution that I have found for this issue is to teach the child that it is not to be touched. Your son is just a baby so it is hard but firmly tell him no wh...
- What about purchasing one of those big water dishes that stand upright, and have that container that holds water, gradually releasing more as the dog drinks the water....
What to Do with X's Family Photos?
Asked by P.H. from Chicago
on May 2, 2011
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We have a wall of family photos in a prominant place from a special trip we took to Maui a few years ago. My son and daughter in law are close to the end of their divo...
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- You can keep one up in an non obtrusive area and can mention to the new girl that isnt this a nice picture of the grand kids but glance over the fact that the ex was i...
- I am going through the same thing too. My daughter is going through a divorce and has a 3 yr old. Her wedding picture is soo beautiful and I have a couple of beauti...
- Keep it. We are who we are today because of the things we've been through in the past. She's still going to be in the picture because she's the mother of your grandbab...
Housekeeper Needed for 1960/Champions Area
Asked by K.J. from Houston
on June 9, 2008
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Looking for housekeeper weekly who speaks English, drives own car, and is honest, dependable. My husband and I have grown children, so it's just us and our little dog....
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- I have a friend who is a housekeeper. Her name is Rhonda. She is mom to one grown son and two teenage daughters. She is totally trustworthy and English is her firs...
- Call Miriam her number is ###-###-####. She will come to you home and give you a price. She is very dependable and great at whatever she does.
- Simplicity Total Home Care. Shannon Blacklock ###-###-#### She is reliable and excellent. She speaks English as her first, and possibly only, language. She sta...
Birthday Theme Ideas
Asked by B.R. from San Antonio
on March 23, 2009
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My sister and I throw one big birthday party for our kids. My sons birthday is only 1 week away from her daughters. So for the family and friends we just do one party....
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- Since it's in the summer, you have several unisex options. Water is always a fave when it's hot. My bro & I are exactly 1 yr apart, summer bday's and had water/swim p...
- What about a fun in the sun party? You can rent a public pool or just have slip in slids in a backyard with little pools set up. The kids can be dressed in bathing s...
- I agree with the other poster that you may want to be clear on her intentions- is she politely saying she doesn't want to do them together? We have 4 b-days all within...
Wondering What "A Day in the Life" of Other Families Is Like.......
Asked by S.J. from Houston
on December 30, 2010
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I'm a 35 yr old SAHM, married to my husband for 10 years, with a daughter in 3rd grade and a son in Kindergarten. I would just LOVE to hear how others describe their ...
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- Remember to schedule in what is important. You not only need time to yourself (including a girls night out, or a guys night out for your husband) once in a while but ...
- We are homeschoolers, so it may be a little different than what your life looks like, but I'll share anyway. :) 8:00am wake up. We all cuddle in bed in the morning ...
- "Wondering what "a day in the life" of other families is like..." ....Our schedule changes very much by the season. We're currently on break (we take all of december o...
Diaper Rash in a Newborn
Asked by S.L. from St. Louis
on July 9, 2011
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my 2 month old has had a serious red bottom for weeks. I thought it was just sensitive skin but no amt of desitin or 'open air' skin has helped.
Does anyone have s...
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- Hi S., The first thing my pediatrician suggested to me was to stop using baby wipes. urine has no bacteria, so it is not a necessity to use a wipe every time you c...
- Are you using cloth diapers? If not switch immediately. The chemicals in the disposibles will destroy his skin no matter what brand you use. Was the cloth diapers i...
- We use Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment on my little guy. He had a pretty bad one and NOTHING was working so my Grandma suggested the Dr. Smith's and we got it and I dont ...
Mental Meltdown in Progress
Asked by S.M. from Fort Collins
on September 28, 2009
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I am usually a really happy person, I really enjoy getting out of the house at least once a day to do some form of an activity with my daughter (almost 2yrs) anything ...
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- It sounds to me like you need a fulfilling hobby that won't take up too much time. I discovered digital scrapbooking just before my second was born. It was great, be...
- What do you love to do? Are you interested in cooking, crafty stuff, or decorating at all? Just having a project to work on or a new recipe to try has really helped ...
- S., I know exactly what you mean!! I just had a baby 6 months ago and prior to that I was on some fairly strict low-activity guidelines because I was in some pretty ...
In Laws Aren't ALL Bad, Are They?
Asked by N.C. from Rockford
on November 30, 2011
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Hi all...so with all the holiday hoopla, I have seen a lot of posts about MIL's and in laws in general, not being cooperative, causing problems, being controlling...et...
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- I LOVE LOVE LOVE my inlaws, all of them... my step MIL, FIL and 2 little BIL's, and my MIL and step FIL :) It's my HUSBAND who pulled the short straw on the inlaws ;)
- Nope! I love my in laws! We've had 1 fight in 13 years, and it was small. we respect each other's space and decisions, and take an interest in advice. I'm lucky to h...
- Both my parents are gone and I am SOOOO Blessed to have the best ILs in the world. My MIL treats me just like any of her children. She is very involved with her gran...
Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2011
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I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't tel...
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- Hi, I am sorry you have gotten the questions like that. Unfortunately, I think some people feel that they have the right to something to say about how many children...
- My son is an only. And for medical reasons wasn't really offered the opportunity to go for number 2. I probably would have had 2 so he'd have a live-in friend. Alth...
- I agree with the first part of the question, "WHY 2?" but for a different reason...like a PP. Seems like the general consensus is that you have 2 kids, one boy, one g...
What Is Your Kid's Favorite Non-toy?
Asked by M.W. from Nashville
on April 3, 2011
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My 8 month old DD has plenty of toys. All sorts. The sad thing is she will spend 5-10 minutes playing with her various toys... then ditch them to play with OMG A POP B...
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- My daughter and niece both loved cardboard boxes and bubble wrap... when they were school age. If the box was big enough they made a "house" out of it. I cut windows...
- Spoons, now that she is told to open the draw she is always taking my spoons and plastic containers. Then is a tube from another toy that she use it as it was a telesc...
- Where do I begin. Lol. Pots and pans, hair brush, his sisters headphones, he loves turning the television off and on, pulling the card out of the cable box, his stroll...
