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1St Birthday Party, Small or Big?
Asked by K.V. from Phoenix
on September 15, 2009
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I need some opinions since I'm divided between make a big party for my baby's 1st birthday or make just something small and simple.
I do want something BIG with tons ...
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- I have 2 kids and for both we had a bbq at our house and invited close friends, family and neighbors. We served picnic food (burger, dogs, potato salad, etc) and had a...
- It depends on whether the party is for you or for her. In my opinion, kids only enjoy what they are able to enjoy - and usually big crowds are hard on them when they ...
- I guess it depends on a lot of things. For my first son we had a huge event with all our friends and family. For our second, we lived too far from our family although ...
2 Yr Old Afraid of Shadows...
Asked by M.H. from Cincinnati
on June 22, 2008
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Lately, my DD, who will be 2 next month, has been talking about shadows and how she is afraid of them. My husband and I used to make shadow puppets when she first disc...
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- We had the same problem with our oldest when she was around that age - and her fear also started because my husband did shadow puppets with her. What worked for me w...
- Hurray for Linda G! She's the only one who believed it might be real. Please don't dismiss your daughter's fears as irrational. Linda is right - and I have first ...
- It just a phase that kids go through. Their imagination is working overtime. The best you can do is reasure her that everything is okay and that you won't let anything...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
What Ways Have You Found to Be Thrifty and Have Fun
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on July 27, 2011
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So part of me has been a little sad that this summer has taken such a beating on our budget. We had a move to contend with shortly before school ended. We moved to a m...
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- Camping - inexpensive and memorable! Zoo or Children's Museum - both fairly cheap Sprinklers Squirt Gun Wars! Farmer's Markets Dress up days - even pare...
- My friends tease me all the time about how frugal we can be in this house. :) I am okay with that. Let's see...I save old bread that we won't eat in the freezer. Whe...
- * Arts and Crafts projects using recycled materials (google some) * Playing grocery store using pantry items * We like to make different flavors of popcorn and have ...
Kids Play Places
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on October 5, 2010
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My cousin and I are toying with the idea of opening a center where mom's bring their kids just to play. In the area where we live, there is nothing like this, other t...
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- I live in Galveston County, Tx. We had EXACTLY what you are talking about. In was in a strip center next to a Kroger (grocery store) at a VERY busy intersection. I thi...
- We've been to a place called Aha 4 Kids in Lancaster, Ohio. I think it was $5 a person for all day. It wasn't very high tech, but there was tons of things to do. Th...
- One suggestion: have a great area for children 3 and under!! There is ONE place near me with a little area for young ones. It's not even that great, but it's separate ...
What to Do with the Piles and Piles of School Artwork?!
Asked by N.C. from Tucson
on November 4, 2008
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I'm desperately trying to get a handle on the chaos in my house that has gotten out of hand since my fourth baby was born in September. I am able to organize most thi...
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- I started to experience the same problem when my daughetr turned 3. When I went through the art I had to decide if it was a milestone piece or just something I felt I...
- Hi N., I can feel for you. At one time I had all five of my kids in grades K-7. We had pictures and projects every where. I got a box for each child to put al...
- Oh my goodness! I read the best idea years ago! You line it all up or set it out in some way, and TAKE PICTURES! There! You have a record of it. You can look back and ...
How to Deal - Dont Get Me Wrong I Love Him to Death.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 3, 2011
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This Is a very complicated situation. I'm 21, married, 8 months pregnant, and still living with my Dad. I have a 2 year old daughter and stay at home all day everyday....
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- It sounds like you're tired. With a 2 year old, 8 months pregnant, and in a unfavorable temporary living situation, this shouldn't be surprising. I suggest that you ma...
- Heed he sage advice from all the other post. Girl, get out. Quickly. Your dad is holding you all back. You have enough to deal with, without having him making exces...
- I'm still trying to figure out why your dad is having you pay HIS bills and your bills. If he's allowing you to stay there to "help" your small family, how does he exp...
Keeping Bathtub Toys Clean
Asked by A.F. from Washington DC
on September 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any advice on keeping bathtub squeeky toys clean and free of mold? I squeeze the water out of them after each time my son takes a bath, and lay them ...
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- You could also try washing the toys in mild soap and water with a scrub brush. Rinse well. Then, soak the toys in a mild bleach solution (1 tbsp. bleach to each gallon...
- I can't stand that problem, and just don't allow anything in the bathtub that is not a solid toy, that there has a chance of mold arising within the toy. One thing tha...
- Two ideas: White vinegar. Sunlight.
Play Time in the Bath
Asked by L.O. from Philadelphia
on October 10, 2011
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How long do you let you kids play in the bath? My husband lets our almost 3 year old daughter play in the tub for only about 5 minutes. I usually let her play for ab...
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- We start baths at 7, and I let them play up to 7:30-&:45. Usually they come out on their own shortly before that. They LOVE playing in the bath!
- Bath time is about twenty mins total for bathing both little ones and there play time. Its kinda like a little break for me. Even though I am right there with them.
- Depends on what she wants and what timeframe we have. If we had a late dinner and a long day, for example, then it might be a "short bath" with just a little play time...
13 Month Old Keeps Waking Up!
Asked by E.S. from New York
on April 9, 2008
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Recently, my 13 month old son has been waking up in the middle of the night screaming. Nothing we do comforts him. Last night, you couldn't even hold him, he kept st...
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- E. See if he remembers it in the morning. My son woke up like that many times but in the morning he did not remember it. If so what the doctor told me to do was giv...
- Hey E., Has he ever had an ear infection before? Only reason why i ask is because this is exactly what used to happen to our daughter...she would wake in the middle ...
- Yup,I had them with my daughter. They started when she was about 15 months old. They are called night terrors. My doctor had told me that I could try a dose of bena...
