Tween: Munchkin
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Is the 3-D Experience Worth It for a 4Yr Old?
Asked by S.E. from Great Falls
on April 22, 2010
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My son really wants to see "How to Train Your Dragon". I know it's still in the theatre here, but am wondering if it's worth trying to take him to since it's in 3-D. ...
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- I took my kiddos to Alice In Wonderland. My kiddos are 7, 4 and 2. My 7 and 4 y/o LOVED the 3-D my 2 y/o even wore glasses through most of the movie. Obviously ever...
- I'm so ticked off that they're making and marketing these kids movies in 3-D, but they don't make kid's 3-D glasses! We took my 4 year old son to "HTTYD" in 3-D, and h...
- I'd say it depends on how well he can sit through a mive and how much attention to detail he pays. My 5 1/2 year old was staying with my parents and they took him to s...
Having Descipline Issues with My 2 Year 5 Month Old.
Asked by R.H. from Denver
on March 26, 2008
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Rescently My little munchkin has started something new.. She has done the typical throw herself down or stand and scream fits for her age. We deal with those by tellin...
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- All kids go through the "its mine" stage. I did not allow either of my children to say it outloud however. If she takes something away, calmly take it back from her ...
- Rachel, Just about the day my son turned three, he turned from angel baby to devil baby overnight - "Me! Me! No! No! Mine! Mine!" I thought I would pull all my hair...
- Rachel, like most everything else, this too is just a phase. You do a wonderful job with the time out (it is one we continue to use with our 5 year old and it still wo...
Co-sleeping Thoughts - Older Children
Asked by L.M. from Phoenix
on January 3, 2009
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I was reading some requests and answers, and most of the requests and answers are Husband & Wife, with babies that co-sleep together.
I am a single mom, i have bee...
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- Oh sweetie...it's fine! My 8 year old boy still climbs in bed with me sometimes. No worries!!
- L., I'm not a single mamma (so I apologize if you are looking for just single mamma responses), but I find at any time any of my 4 kids wanting to crawl into bed w...
- I wouldn't wake him up to bring him into bed with you, but everything else sounds fine. Our culture says that's not okay, or normal, or acceptable, but in many other c...
Where Do People Get Off....???
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on December 29, 2010
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OK this maybe more of a vent than an advice seeking post
I was with my DD at a store. Although she generally has a pleasant disposition, she is also autistic and wh...
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- I'm glad you didn't give your bitter tirade to the lady in the store. Yes she was out of line to say stuff like that out loud in public, but returning the favor is do...
- Kudos for being a great Momma!
- I think "She's autistic and can't help herself" is a perfect response. I can understand why this is getting to you, but it sounds to me like you handled it as well as...
My 2 Month Old Won't Take a Bottle Anymore
Asked by G.L. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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I had a little girl on the 30th of May and have been breastfeeding her since then. I am a school teacher so have had the summer off and have been breastfeeding on dema...
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- Maybe she doesn't like the formula? Are you pumping yet? I am not sure how long you plan on breastfeeding, especially since you are going back to work, but I rented ...
- G. -- perhaps it's what's IN the bottle..have you thought about pumping and having "the good stuff" in the bottle? Maybe that would persuade her.. On the pumping iss...
- Hi, My daughter did the exact same thing at the same time. I was getting ready to go back to work and she was 2 months old. I tried lots of different bottles and my...
Welcome Party
Asked by C.H. from Toledo
on May 31, 2007
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My best friend is adopting a 12 year old boy from children services and we want to through him a "welcome to the family party"! Never heard of one of these before so I...
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- What a wonderful idea!!! You could have folks make tye dye T-shirts and bead necklaces and bracelets. That way you reinforce that we are family but each of us is speci...
- Waiting for a little bit would be a good idea. I agree a twelve year old boy may not feel comfortable being the center of attention with a lot of strangers. Check wi...
- Kids love a pinata filled with candy, relay races are always fun, you can always get a handful of t-shirts and some paint markers and have them decorate it, there is t...
Can You Be a Smoker and a Good Mom?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on May 6, 2011
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My BFF just called from the zoo, where she took her 14 and 11 year old kids (they don't have school today, teacher workday). She said they were in the parking lot and ...
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- I am a smoker and im the bestest mom ever!! I do not smoke in my house or car for respect for my kids and I don't want my house to stink. I love the 3's you don't have...
- I am not a smoker and make sure that my kids think it is disgusting because it is something I never want them to pick up. With that being said - OF COURSE YOU CAN BE A...
- I do the same exact thing all the time. I actually thought I was a good mom for NOT smoking in the car or around my child. I would have had a few choice words for ...
Pacifier Cleaning
Asked by M.M. from Green Bay
on March 27, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I'm wondering how and how often you clean your pacifiers? I've tried soap and water and steaming in the microwave but both ways appear to collect water i...
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- I know exactly what you are saying my son (8 months old)is a nuk baby and has been sick for quiet sometime so i try to keep the nuks clean. I usually wash them every e...
- I usually put them in the dishwasher and then after the whole cycle I rinse them off with hot water (just to make sure that all soap and what not are off the pacifier)...
- the water gets in our avent pacis but they do dry out.
Finger Food Dilemma
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on August 22, 2009
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My 9 1/2 month old won't eat finger foods. He puts them in his mouth but then gags. I've tried the little puffs, and the apple wheels and even watermelon. Does anyo...
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- that's still really young......may be he's not ready.....put them away.....and try again in a couple of weeks....
- My daughter is 10 months old and gags on cheerios and puffs. I think they get stuck on the back of her tongue since they are so dry. She does really well with peas, ...
- I agree that you should try some softer foods that don't really require chewing. Scrambled eggs and little (like 1/4 inch) cubes of tofu worked great for DD at that a...
Hib Vaccine at 6 Months Given Without the Powder
Asked by N.A. from Honolulu
on June 17, 2008
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My 6-month old son went to the doctor for his 6-month check up and was given a Hib vaccine (along with 2 other shots). He had already received this vaccine at 2 months...
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- You should be nervous. Don't do it. There are excellent doctors out there that do not vaccinate. It is a choice. You can no longer sue your doctor or pharma compan...
- N., I am so sorry this happened to your baby. It is concerning to hear any error occurred with a medication given to your baby, but especially when it concerns a ...
- I'm a Peds nurse and my guess is that it's sterile water or normal saline type solution. The best thing to do is to call the office, ask someone to get the liquid and ...
