What to Expect When You're Expecting: Puppets
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Favorite "Sibling-to-be" Books?
Asked by A.D. from Kansas City
on June 12, 2009
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Hi there!
Just wanted to know if any of you have a favorite "big sibling to be" book or video?
My daughter just turned 2 and will become a big-sister when she is aro...
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- Our first two were 21 months apart and now we are expecting # 3 which will be 26 months from the second child. We really like "Now we have a baby" by Lois Rock. Cute...
- My oldest daughter daughter was given "I'm a big sister" by her grandma and that book has been read over and over and over. She was 3 when my 2nd daughter was born. It...
- My son was almost 3 when we had our second, and we liked the book "I'm a big brother." They have the "sister" variety too! It talks about the special things a big bo...
How to Help My Children Sit Quitely in Church.
Asked by M.C. from New York
on March 27, 2008
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I have 2 children Aaron my oldest is 4 years old and Alejandra is 2. I don't expect for them to be 100% silent nor sit for an entire hour and a half, but it's really h...
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- Hi, Does the church provide age appropriate activities such as a toddler/preschool room and/or Sunday School? Some churches have the children in worship for a time i...
- I don't know if your church has this available, but I put my 18 month old son in the Nursery for childcare while I am in church. By the time he is 4, he will be in Su...
- M., It is never too early to teach children empathy for others.When my 3 children were at church with me I always sat as close to the front as possible and I explain...
Behavior in Church
Asked by J.M. from Pittsburgh
on August 5, 2007
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Hi Everybody,
My husband was in a golf tournament this am and I took my 3 yr old to church by myself.
I had snacks, juice, and pencil / paper activity...it occupi...
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- We go through this every week with at least one of our kids. Consistency is key. just keep taking him out when he misbehaves. Leave your "fun stuff" in the pew and sit...
- I don't know if this will work for you, but this is what my mom did for us when we were little and I have seen other parents doing similar things. We would sit with...
- I would not expect your child to be quiet in church at this age. i keep my 4 yo with me for the music at the beginning, then bring her back for communion and the closi...
Baby #2 Due in 3 Weeks- How to Talk to 3 Year Old About Being in the Hospital
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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Hello.
I am due to have my second baby in about 3 weeks and have been trying to figure out a the best way to tell my 3 year old daughter that I will be in the hospit...
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- How about a big sister book or a book about a new baby coming home? I think Berenstein Bears has one and there are a bunch of big sister books at the hospital. We al...
- Hi, I would have her help you pack your bag for hospital and a bag for the baby and ask her questions: "What do you think I need to have the baby" "What will the ...
- Hi, S., My son was 3 also when I had my second baby. Honesty is the best policy in our household. I just included him in the pregnancy and as the time got closer to m...
Suggestions for First Airplane Ride Just Me and My 2Yr Old
Asked by V.A. from Boca Raton
on October 26, 2009
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Car seat? Toys etc...Any tips would be great from someone who has alraedy experienced this!
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- Hi there, I had previously responded to some questions about this, so I copied it from my files... sorry if some things are duplicated from other responses! We ju...
- Hi! I would probably bring a carseat for a 2 yr old...any older, maybe not. Do not bring anything with small pieces that will roll off the tray...I spent an entire fl...
- We fly 4x's a year (he's almost 2 1/2) A Portable dvd player & stickers... small stickers are good & he'll put them all over himself & you- Someone mentioned it &...
Is This Enough to Learn Baby Sign Language?
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on October 9, 2010
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First, thank you to everyone who gave advice about my 8 month old crying recently. That has helped a great deal. I updated that post.
As some suggested, yes I have ...
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- There's a book by Joseph Garcia called Sign with your Baby. Read that. Any signs are helpful and it's good to introduce as many as you know. One thing to keep in mind ...
- We signed for a long time with our daughter and we were about to give up when she started signing back. The thing to recognize is that their sign may not look anythin...
- Just keep "doing". One day he will start signing all those words and you will be running madly to your books in an effort to keep up. Babies are like that.
Looking for Ideas to Keep My 18Mo Happy During a 12-14 Hour Road Trip in July
Asked by B.H. from Fargo
on May 26, 2009
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Hi, My brother is getting married in July and I am looking for any ideas to keep my 18 mo son happy during a 12-14 hour road trip. We have traveled with him by air be...
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- I have not done this before, but my friend has done it several times with her three kids. She goes to sleep when they do they night before to some sleep, then leaves i...
- I have no great ideas. Let me know what you hear, though. I have a trip coming up this fall with our two-year-old.
- Hi B., We also travel several times a year to Indiana, been doing it since my daughter was a few weeks old. Now at ages 6 & 3 we are pros. Even drove all the way to...
Traveling with 23 Month Old
Asked by D.D. from Anchorage
on November 20, 2008
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I am just looking for suggestions on traveling with my daughter on a 10 hr or more airplane trip. She will be sitting in our laps so I am a bit worried about keeping h...
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- When you check in (or some airlines allow you to call 24 hours prior), request a bulk head seat. This will allow for much more room for you all. The regular seats are...
- See if you can get a bulk head seat it will give you more room for her to stand and not to bother others. You will have to expect to move around the jet. She will fuss...
- Benedryl! My son is autistic, and when we went on a plane trip of about 9 hours I went to Target, walked up to the pharmacist and told him that in all honesty I have n...
If You've Ever Hosted Thanksgiving, I Need Help!
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on October 18, 2008
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Hello ladies!! I will be hosting Thanksgiving this year, and we've done it before, but now we have a 2 year old and I want to make it fun for her and her cousins. We ...
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- Hello Kathy! This may sound cheesy, but go to the teacher's supply store or Visit the internet for paper plate crafts. Purchase a craft book for November, (paper...
- You can go to orientaltrading.com and order some kits for them to do. The older one can help the younger ones. They can make turkeys out of their handprints or just ab...
- Well, if you want to spend $40, Target has a great toy called a Gigaball. It's a huge ball that you inflate and the kids can get inside of it and be rolled around. If ...
Flying with a 10 Month Old
Asked by D.R. from New York
on June 1, 2008
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I will be flying with my 10 month old son for the first time at the end of the month. Any ideas/suggestions to make it as easy as possible.
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- HI D., My daughter was around that age when I took her on a plane for the first time. Make sure to have some his favorite books and small toys to keep him occupied...
- Hi D., I have flown with my children at all different ages and sometimes by myself. Here are some of the things I have found to work: 1) If he is mobile, waiting...
- My 2 kids had their passports when they were 6 months old and away we went! The biggest thing I can tell you is to just NOT worry. The kids do far better than you dr...
