Walking & Taking First Steps
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Learning to Appreciate
Asked by D.C. from Sacramento
on March 15, 2009
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I was wondering what strategies others have used to teach their children to appreciate what they have. My girls (15 & 12) sometimes express how they feel shorted. This...
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- I agree with Molly to give them more responsibility. Also I would share with them (factually, not like a martyr) that it hurts your feelings that they do not seem to ...
- Hi D., I know your pain and can relate to exactly what you are saying. My daughter is now 24 years old. Although years have pasted, my daughter and I talk often abou...
- D., Set them up to volunteer!!(women's shelter,animal shelter etc. to gain some responsibility and learn to appreciate what they have....) It sounds like they a...
My 14 Month Old Is Not Walking Yet?
Asked by G.F. from New York
on January 2, 2010
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I have a 14 month old boy who is still not walking. He crawls and can stand on his own but does not want to take those first steps alone yet. He likes when I walk with...
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- You dont have to worry about it,each child is different then the other. im telling you that because i noticed that my child was a head of all the other kids.. she was ...
- It sounds like you are doing the right things. Don't worry about it, and he'll walk when he's ready. Both my girls took their first steps at 15 months ... now it's l...
- G. - please don't worry, as long as he has checked out at his well visits it is not a problem. My daughter now 19 months did not start walking until 14 months and now ...
Walking Before Crawling
Asked by M.D. from Chicago
on May 15, 2009
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My 9 1/2 month old daughter just started taking her first steps (while holding on to me). She hates being on her belly thus doesn't crawl. Has anyone else had their c...
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- M., Our oldest never crawled and started walking at 9 months and can I tell you at age 29 he is just fine! He is in the Coast Guard he has surved on ships and is no...
- I haven't read the other responses, but my son never crawled. He went right to walking at 10 months. If you had the choice between walking or crawling, you'd probabl...
- Even if it is better for babies to crawl first, we really have no control over it anyway. How are you really going to stop her from walking? It's about as effective ...
Twins at a Different Learning Pace...
Asked by C.R. from Austin
on January 15, 2008
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I have 4 yo twin boys. They are going to be entering kindergarten next year and so we have been working on their writing. One twin, Timothy, is able to write his nam...
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- He may have low muscle tone in his hands....some things that may help would include, working with clay (some playdough but clay is stiffer), helping you bake by using ...
- Maybe have him use magnetic letters more ( on the refrigerator). Make sure you have fun writing utensils like markers and funny looking pens and pencils and all types...
- C., if you are not already, you may want to consider joining a support group for mothers of multiples; these types of issues are an everyday discussion in a multiples ...
Sex- Learning to Be Attracted Again to Your Partner
Asked by M.O. from Seattle
on April 15, 2010
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I love my husband. We've been together over 10 years. He's my best friend and a great father. That being said, the past couple years, I find myself completely unatt...
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- To be honest, I think it takes a bit of work. Hubbie and I have been married for 12 years, and we have our ups and downs with it...but I have certainly realized that ...
- I can totally relate. We've been married 9 and I feel the same way. Sometimes he just flat out grosses me out! I feel bad for saying it because he's my best friend too...
- To be honest I have the same problem and we have only been together four years. I have read though that having a "date night" regularly, where you do something that yo...
I Need Help Learning How to Survive
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on March 22, 2007
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My husband was just incarcerated, and we have an 8 month old little girl! I just found out that he could be facing 10+ years. I am only 23 & single parenting is very s...
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- It sounds like her father was involved beofre hand so just take lots of pictures and write down everything. Also just remind her she does have a dad that loves her and...
- It is so sad when the deck seems stacked against us and we just can't breathe. !!! But life goes on. We go back to basics and handle the every day things just like we ...
- J., I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. My only advice is (for now) to live life one day at a time (or one hour at a time) and try not to bog yourself down ...
Almost 14 Months Old & Not Walking
Asked by C.P. from Chicago
on July 18, 2007
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Hi Moms,
My twins are almost 14 months old and not walking yet. (They were full term) They are cruising, but have been for a couple of months. They were standing uns...
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- My son didn't take his first steps until 13 months. Have they been picking up more on language, learning how to stack blocks, etc? I have heard that tots focus on one ...
- I wouldn't worry too much, just enjoy the non-mobility for right now- you will be constantly on the move soon!! My daughter took her 1st steps about a week before she...
- My friend's son didn't walk until 22 months. He did go to PT for a little while. With a little help, he caught on quickly. Now, you can't catch up to him when he'...
Learning to Cope/deal When You Can't Plan and You're a Planning Freak
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on November 9, 2011
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Hi mamas. Me again...related recent posts are in my questions from this week. Skip down to the * for the question if you don't like long preambles! So right now, I hav...
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- I am the planning sort, my ex-wasn't. Every so often, I'd let him set the agenda, or not, and let go of the planning for that day. We'd lounge around the house, have c...
- If he's moved out, it's time to get yourself a Separation Agreement. It's kind of like a "pre-divorce," the agreed-upon rules until a divorce is finalized. The SA ...
- You find comfort in your schedule. It's understandable you are looking for answers- if you have a schedule you can maintain a level of normality. Here is my answer...
Tip Toe Walker
Asked by N.C. from Dallas
on July 4, 2009
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My son has been walking on his tip toes since his first steps and it is becoming more and more frequent. I never even thought of it as a problem and just decided to l...
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- My 11 year old daughter walked on her tip toes until she was about 6. She finally stopped on her own and has had no issues at all. I also have a niece that still wal...
- How are his bowel habits? I have an autistic son and many autistic kids walk on their toes. There are those who beleive that this is commonly related to the constipat...
- You got a lot of responses that I don't have time to read so I apologize if this is repedative! My daughter just turned 7 and has been a constant tip-toe walker! Her d...
On the Brink of Walking....
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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My 10 month old has been standing for over a month now and seems ready to take her first steps alone soon. What shoes do you recommend? In the past she has managed t...
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- i'm sorry i just have to say it....it's just shoes, go to the shoe store and have her fitted... it's not hard, it's not rocket science!! but she is too young- they...
- Until she is actually walking, I wouldn't bother spending money on shoes. My little one (10 1/2 months) finds it easiest to take steps in bare feet or socks with grip...
- I kept all my kids (5 of them) barefoot while they were learning how to walk. She'll be able to grip with her little toes if she's not wearing shoes. I believe it's ...
