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Too Young to Be Boy Crazy.
Asked by J.K. from Casper
on June 2, 2008
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Hello,
I have a six year old daughter that has shown signs of being preoccupied with boys. I looked through a notebook of hers and found several notes that read, "...
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- Although this is normal behavior, I think you are justified in your concerns. I am a mother of two boys --- but I am also a teacher and a coach that has worked with g...
- Hi J., Don't worry too much about it, but look around at what might be influencing her. does she watch alot of TV (especially things like Hannah Montana)? DOes she...
- I cant tell you if it is normal or not, but my daughter is the same way. For us it started much younger and man did it freak me out. She was in preschool and in tear...
Child Hitting Herself
Asked by J.P. from Philadelphia
on January 18, 2007
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My daughter is 17 months old and for the past couple weeks when she is told no or becomes furstrated she hits herself in the head. I'm becoming very upset when she do...
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- My son went through the same thing. He never hit himself in the head but he would slap his hands, he would pinch himself, and I think also that it is out of frustrati...
- It is a sign of frustration. My daughter does this too. I have learned to laugh it off. It is completely normal, and the reasons behind it are exactly what you said....
- Hi J., My son did the same thing. I turned it into a joke with him and said, "Don't hit my baby!" and would force a laugh, even though I truly didn't want him doin...
Your Baby Can Read...Has Anyone Used It?
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on June 16, 2009
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GM Moms. I am watching the infomercial about this program. Have any of you moms out there used this program or are you using it now? I am thinking about buying this p...
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- But why would you want your two year old to read? Let her be two.I truly believe there is an age for kid's brains to learn stuff; they may be able to memorize early bu...
- I did not read all the responses and you have some very good answers to think about. I was a Kindergarten Teacher for 15 years and one thing I know is not all childre...
- When my children were small the Phonics program was very popular. We asked the principal of my son's school at the time what she thought about the program. She said th...
3 Year Old Having Tonsils Taken out--YIKES!!!!
Asked by C.S. from Louisville
on July 23, 2010
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My son is having his tonsils taken out next week and I am a nervous wreck. We went to the store and picked out popsicles, special juices and ginger ale yesterday to pr...
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- He will be fine. It is amazing how advanced the surgery is now. Are they going to let you all tour the area before the procedure? It helped our daughter a lot to know ...
- Ok, first this whole thing is WAY worse for the parents, than it is for the kids. My son had his first set of ear tubes at 10 months. He had his first seizure at 24 ...
- Just as a bit of insight....kids this age with tonsillectomies are SOO much better off than waiting too long I think...the older and older you get the worse it is. I h...
Help with Birthing Methods
Asked by L.S. from Grand Rapids
on May 3, 2009
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I am currently pregnant for the 4th time but this will be my 2nd child. My L&D the 1st time was the worst experiance anyone I've ever talked to has heard of. I develop...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! You may want to look into using a doula during your delivery. I have never used one, but I have heard from friends (especially tho...
- Hi L., I'm pretty sure there are some sources online that you can get hypnobirthing 'classes' in book form, or on CD's. Much cheaper then a class. I know one woma...
- I agree with Audrey. It is amazing. I had 2 epidurals and one natural. the natural was by far the easiest with recovery. I put my pelvis out of place with my 2nd ep...
New Bedroom
Asked by J.L. from Atlanta
on July 3, 2008
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You have all been so helpful in the past - I have come once again for advice. We finished decorating a room for my 2 year old. What is the best way to transition him...
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- Hey J., I looked at some of the responses about spending time and napping in the new bedroom and I think that's a great idea. I'm not a big fan of night lights but it...
- from a mother of three boys get him to sit on the potty to do everything he can learn to stand any day. I have experienced that sitting to learn to poop on the potty a...
- Try to have him take his naps there first and get really excited about his "big boy" room. With the pottey training boys can be harder and take longer than girls. My s...
Potty Training
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on March 16, 2008
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I have been trowing around the idea of potty training, and before I actually start, I would love some tips from other moms on what worked and what didnt...My son is 14...
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- Hi S., I would suggest not starting until your son shows some interest. Realize that many boys are not ready until they are about three. Then, I highly recommend wa...
- The most useful advice I got when potty training my son was this: they are going to use the potty consistently when they are ready (physically and emotionally) and not...
- A good way to start the early stages of potty training is to simply talk about and model for him going to the bathroom. Then when my son turned 2 years we put his pot...
Can Your Child Swim?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 14, 2010
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I was wondering how people teach their kids to swim?
We have a pool, so I am really determined to get my son swimming sooner than later. He's 4 1/2.
He has gone...
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- my daughter is seven, and i have just now convinced her to put her face under water, all this time its been a fear., but my almost two year old, already doing it happi...
- We also have a pool and 6 out of 7 of my kids/nephews have learned to swim, by age 4...I didn't even bother w/the mommy and me classes and put them in level 1 at 3 yrs...
- gradually increase the distance he has to swim back to get out of the pool. both of my boys learned to swim at age 3 without any formal lessons, just swimming in the ...
New Baby
Asked by J.M. from Tyler
on August 30, 2008
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I am wondering if you have any ideas on how to prepare my 20 month old for a new baby. She will be two when the baby is born. I want her to feel like she is still ou...
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- The best advice I can give is let her have playtime to herself! By this I mean, can she play alone? Without Mommy? Can she look at a book or play alone with her toys...
- The first thing is if she wants in your lap while you are feeding the baby, let her. I started this in the hospital with my son when my daughter was born. I never told...
- Just a small thing that I did when my second was born...After I had the new one's picture taken I got out my first born's baby picture and put them up side by side in ...
Gift Ideas for 3-Year Old Boy
Asked by S.E. from Great Falls
on February 16, 2009
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My son's third birthday is fast approaching and relatives are starting to ask what they should get him I am at a loss since Christmas was a challenge and not that lon...
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- Sand Shovel & Pale -- you should start seeing these in stores. I love the one that Target has every year. They have a little wagon, with 3 different shovels, and 2 dif...
- i think the movie letter factory is a good gift. It is by leap frog and teaches the letters and there sounds it is super entertaining and cute. Go!!od luck
- Hi S., How about a zoo membership, or the children's museum, or the WOW museum in Lafayette, or the aquarium or someplace you guys like to go to. Maybe a few fam...
