Washing Machine: Tween
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10 Year Old Washer
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on November 14, 2011
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Good Afternoon Mamas!
my washer broke yesterday, it is not draining the water once its supposed to go into the rinse cycle.
So, i was wondering IF anyone out there,...
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- I would have a repair man come out and look at it just in case is an in-expensive fix. It could just be a clogged hose or a part that went bad. If its going to be an...
- Can you look up your machine's manual online (if you don't still have it somewhere) and see what info is in there? We have a front loader, and it did this about 2 yea...
- Mine was older than 10, M.. It was almost 20. We were lucky because the one that came with the house was in the basement - I wanted to use my own. At least I had an...
10 Year Old with "Greasy" Hair
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 30, 2008
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My 10 year old daughter's hair is "greasy" looking. She washes it almost every day and uses and a good shampoo, purchased from the salon originally for me, but now us...
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- When I was a preteen/teen I had very oily hair and had to wash it every other day. Make sure she's using a shampoo especially formulated for "oily" hair. You did...
- Hi J., Welcome to the world of puberty! Hormones can make hair and skin greasier at this age, an unfortunate fact of life. Sometimes no matter what you do, her hai...
- I have a 12 yr old that has been having this same issue lately. We tried several different shampoos until we found one that worked the best. I believe it's an Aussie...
New Clothes Washer Recommendations
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on November 15, 2012
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Hi ladies,
This is the first time asking a question (I mainly read) but now I really need some advice so I figured I'd turn to the Mamapedia ladies. I am in need of...
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- We lost our washer when our basement flooded during hurricane Sandy. We replaced it with a Kenmore top loading High Efficiency washer. I cost about $550 which was co...
- We got a new Kenmore HE agitatorless top loader and dryer last Black Friday and love it. We paid less for the set than one unit normally costs. My inlaws purchased t...
- Two years ago I researched the heck out of this topic. My washer broke and I was tired of fixing it. I, too, didn't want a front loader because of all of the proble...
How to Get Pee Smell Out of Child's Clothes??
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on November 9, 2009
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My son is potty trained in the day but he isn't at night yet. Sometimes his pull up leaks at night. I wash clothes every other day but after washing they still smell...
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- I cloth diaper. What works to keep her diapers smelling fresh also works on her clothes and sheets that get wet. You can try any of the following. They all work for m...
- This was a request of someone else's recently, so you may want to search the topic to get those responses. When cold water and detergent don't work, I use warm or hot ...
- I have the same problem! Would be interested in the responses. Sorry I'm no help...
How Do You Make You HE Washer Stop STINKING
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on October 14, 2011
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we bought our home in Feb and it came with a 2 year old, state of the art, high priced, HE washer. However I can not close the door between washing because it stinks o...
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- I had the same problem. Running a cycle with bleach is not enough. Clorox actually sells a product to clean HE washers. I've used that and not had any problems since.
- Regardless of the machine you want to keep the door open although on front loaders it actually seals which makes it a bigger problem. You also need to make sure the t...
- I'm in the same boat as you and the only thing I know to do is what you have already done. Every once in awhile I run a bleach cycle without clothes and it helps. I ...
Stepdaughter Tells Me to Do Chores, How Do I Tell Her to Stop?
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on February 9, 2011
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What should I say when my stepdaughter comes up to me and says "You need to do the laundry"? On the one hand, I don't want to give in and just say "yeah I do" and let ...
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- Well, after looking at your EDIT, maybe she just really likes helping you with the laundry. Is that the only thing she tells you that you need to do? My daughter w...
- How about, "You need to learn some manners!" I would tell her that she wasn't to speak to adults in that manner, and that I was perfectly aware of what needed to be do...
- Depending on her age, you could say...you know what yes I do and I'm glad you are offering to help, let me show you how use the washer. Even if she only washes her clo...
8 Year Old Wetting Bed
Asked by L.H. from Philadelphia
on December 29, 2007
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My son is 8 years old and is wetting his bed. We have not been able to find any medical reason. And have cut down his drink time and make sure that he is wakes up dry....
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- What a handful for you with a 14month old. Well i have heard that bedwetting is do to a small bladder or a very heavy sleeper. Try night light in the bathroom and a al...
- It sounds like stress. Think about what could be causing him stress. If everything is find at home, it probably is something to do with school, possibly everything. ...
- Hi! I have an eight yr old daughter who used to wet the bed. My mother also had issues at night when she was a child. I would suggest goodnites? They worked for us...
Working Mom & Exhasted!
Asked by A.E. from San Diego
on March 14, 2008
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Hi!
I just can't get everything done on a daily basis and I'm incredible tired. I want to pursue a career, continue studying without neglecting my son, he's my number...
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- I'm a single mom with three sons (10,10,6), I work full-time and am on three non-profit boards. I don't have a housekeeper or nanny or dog-walker. And NO - I can't do ...
- You can't to everything, so don't try. Pick out the things that are important and get help for the rest. If possible work less or stay home with your baby. If not p...
- Hi A.. Since your son is your first priority....are you able to work part-time or quit your job and put your career on hold for a while? I have twins, which are ...
Please Help, How Do I Discipline My 8 YO Daughter, Time Outs Don't Work Anymore!
Asked by C.G. from Dallas
on May 20, 2010
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*** OMG thanks everyone for all the sugestions! I can't believe for how long I let this situation go on. I keep getting answers cool! I'll keep reading I need all the ...
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- As opposed to punishment for when she doesn't listen or when she talks back there is always positive reinforcment. Like, for doing chores that she doesn't want to do, ...
- Well the first thing that came to my mind was taking some stuff away from her that she can earn back with good behavior or a nice attitude. I have one friend who actu...
- Well, my son is only four so I don't have experience as a PARENT of an older child... but as a middle school teacher, I have years of experience of dealing with discip...
How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?
Asked by M.T. from Chicago
on April 14, 2010
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Ok, Ithis is probably a silly question but I feel like I need some direction. I have waited too long to start this and part of it is my fault. I have 3 kids ages 13 a...
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- Money does seem to work. I have also just explained to everyone in the family that we are all part of the family, we all live here and we are all responsible for the ...
- At their ages, I'd not assign a reward system, I'd personally teach them that chores are part of being in a family and being in your home. My parents had strict cho...
- My kids love our chart. It is on the calendar so they see it every day. THis is how we do it. I have four kids. Each one picks a color marker. There are three...
