Traveling: Preschooler, Simplicity
4 articles
Remebering How to Breathe?
Asked by K.N. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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Okay, I know that I am not the only mom that feels like the world is on her shoulders. Between working 4 days a week, a 13 year old, a 3 year old, a husband, dinner, ...
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- I second flylady.net. Get all the emails or just the daily digest. Once you've got your clutter under control and/or tweaked your routines, go to yoga and/or simple me...
- Hi K., When I read your question, it hit home. I am 41, have one 19 yr old boy and one 5 year old girl. I cannot even pinpoint when my symptoms began, but it came t...
- I can totally relate! I have a 1,2,3,15 yr old kids (Wow, that looks even worse in writing). I stay totally stressed and soooo tired all the time. My memory has gott...
Overwhelmed
Asked by J.R. from Las Cruces
on January 9, 2007
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I am 28 weeks pregnant. This is my third child and my oldest will be three on the 25th of Febuary I am fine as far as the pregnancy goes but I am really overwhelmed wi...
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- Hi J., Don't be so hard on yourself. I felt the same way last year when I was pregnant with my third. It will all come together. As far as the potty training, I know ...
- i glad to hear that im not the only one going though this. i have a 3 year and a 9 month old. and a thrid kid is due in may. so i kind of know what you are going throu...
- Well I can see why you would be overwhelmed. I am trying to potty train my three year old and have been unsuccessful for quit some time now. I really wouldn't stress...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
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 ...
