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How Do I Teach/organize My Kids to Do Their Own Laundry?
Asked by S.A. from Fayetteville
on April 20, 2008
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Hi
I am a single mom of four kids...18, 15, 13, 11. My 18 year old does his own laundry, but my other three are used to me doing it. I've been doing it and living u...
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- Yes, a schedule is definitely a good way to go. My now 13 year old had to be put on a "do you own laundry from now on" regimen as well. I just could not do hers, mine ...
- I basically do the laundry also but have taught my boys all basic house work chores..dishes,laundry,vacuming,floor washing...and they have done it.Not because they HAD...
- I have 5 kids, the youngest is still at home. A couple of things I have done. Our kids have cell phones. If their room isn't clean in the morning (bed made and clot...
Love and Logic Help Needed for Wandering
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on April 12, 2009
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Today, my 3.5-yo daughter wandered off. We were getting ready to leave on an errand, and I had asked my daughter to put on her shoes and get her coat while I was packi...
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- Check your lease agreement (or call the manager) about installing a chain latch at the upper part of the door... Most leasing companies/landlords will allow small hole...
- When my son was four, I brought home my newborn twins. He stated doing the same thing to me that your daughter is doing. He would wander off or hide except he would ...
- Wow- A. how awful for you- my heart just aches thinking of those 5 minutes ( which most of us Moms have had at LEAST once - I did-- in a huge ''Expo" event in Vancouv...
Spitting up....still
Asked by M.P. from Spokane
on July 29, 2007
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My request is twofold. First and foremost is my concern that my 12 month old son is still spitting up. "Spitting up" of course is putting it lightly. He has obviously ...
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- Ok...So have you given him Zantac or considered he has acid reflux? My son is 1 and spits up worse now he is eating table food and drinking from a cup. Calvin has be...
- Find a new doctor. I find it extremely troubling that your current doctor is not at all concerned about constant vomiting in a 1-year-old. Yes, your son is probabl...
- Try mixing it with half water half milk. My nephew is the same way and with the heat lately for some reason it makes it alot worse. As far as the smell goes we are sti...
Cat Starting to Pee on My Things
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on December 2, 2009
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i bought my cat in a small pet shop they told me she was 7 months neutered and vaccinated. well about 2months later she gave birth to 3 kittens we were suprised we to...
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- Never , ever get pets from a pet store, please. So many of them are just fronts for puppy and kitten mills and you can always adopt a perfectly good house-trained cat ...
- this is why you should NEVER buy an animal from a pet store...go to a shelter, rescue org, or pound...
- Take her to the vet. She could have an infection. You should also get her neutered as soon as possible - she'll be a happier cat once it's done.
Step Child in Unfair Custody Battle
Asked by T.B. from Hartford
on September 28, 2010
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My fiancé is fighting for custody for his 8yr old son and the mother is making accusations that my 16yr old son is using the 8yr as a punching bag which is a huge lie...
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- Custody "battles" bring out the worst in everyone, because they are battles. If the mother is intent on making accusations, then if you move out she will accuse him of...
- I would suggest your fiance stop fighting for custody. Why? If this "mother" is influencing their son to lie, it will just be a matter of time before that same thing w...
- Before you make any big changes, I would suggest that all parties envolved be evaluated by a family counselor. They will talk with each child and adult individually a...
9Yo WONT Pick Up
Asked by C.L. from Phoenix
on March 30, 2008
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This has been an ongoing thing forever, almost. When she was like 2 I could get her to pick up with my guidance. But, since she was about 4 it's been impossible. I've ...
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- I read a great book and its philosophy is all about changing your thinking from "how can I get my child to do this" to "how can I help my child want to do this" It ha...
- Gee, that sounds like me and my (7yr) daughter. my story is very similiar to yours...and she is trying you. your daughter is taking you both for a ride...pushing the e...
- Wow! You guys are busy! I would think that she is trying to get your attention - and she does, though it is negative attention. She seems to know how to do everythi...
Mother in Law Trouble
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on August 31, 2008
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I hope you can help me fix this situation, but I am worried I have fouled it up for good. My mother in law has faithfully watched my three children every Saturday nigh...
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- Dear R. When my sister's children and mine were young, we became offended when our mother fed our children in the kitchen and not in the dining room of her home. It ...
- I have the same problem but with my own mother. It drives me up the wall and I get so angry that I end up yelling at her when I finally do calm down, I try to explain...
- Ouch! I think you made a HUGE mistake! I'm envy the fact that your MIL volunteered herself, every week, with 3 small children! Have fun paying $10+ an hour, to some...
Mom Overwhelmed
Asked by A.B. from Provo
on May 11, 2009
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Hi all,
recently my husband lost his job which means that I had to tell my twice a month housekeeper that we couldn't afford her. (I know boohoo you lost your house ...
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- Essentially, you just need to find places to put in the work your housekeeper did, right? Do you really have to do it all at once, or can you divide it into several sm...
- I don't have any calendars for you, but I can tell you what I do. I also have three kids (10, 9, 2). It doesn't take us very long to clean our house. Every morn...
- My husband lost his job nearly 2 months ago...I feel your pain! I think it's harder to work around him. Plus, now he's superconcious of the mess I can't seem to mainta...
Cleaning Urine from a Mattress
Asked by J.L. from Norfolk
on November 16, 2008
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Can anyone offer me advice for cleaning urine from a mattress? My 5 year had an accident (the first in a year and I had moved the pee pad to her sister's bed!) and I ...
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- Okay, this happened to me last year. This is what I did, and it worked (meaning no stain left and no smell left): I took a few big sponges and soaked up as much ...
- Try 'Nature's Miracle'. I believe that they sell it at Babies R Us, Walmart, Target. Its is clear in color and removes urine. Used it on our mattress when our dog h...
- Try Sol-U-Mel to eliminate odors of all kinds, including pet odors, smoke, and other strong odors. You can spray it in the air or on surfaces. It break down the pee an...
Looking for Fun Table Top Activities for 3 to 5 Year Olds
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on October 21, 2008
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I am reaching the point of desperation. I am used to keeping very young children entertained. Most of the older kids I have that I watch are part time drop ins. I am n...
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- There are board games, they could play or cards. Old maid, fish, war all at the dollar store. At Michaels they have all kinds of cheap activities. Foam shapes to make...
- I have lots of activity books with creative ideas that have helped me with my kids on rainy days! The drawing books have step by step pictures that keep my 4 year old...
- When I was substituting for the day care my kids went to, they days had themes to them. One maybe a red day. One maybe a season day. for example the jack-o-lanterns...
