What to Expect When You're Expecting
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Homework with My 5 Year Old
Asked by J.V. from Las Vegas
on August 31, 2011
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It's the third day of kindergarten for my son and he has homework tonight. It was practicing writing his name. Now I have had him do the ABC's by tracing them in a boo...
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- I've seen this work several times: "walk" each letter on the floor. You basically "draw" the path that later goes into writing. It's fun and kids learn the strokes eas...
- I suggest you talk with his teacher. I doubt that the homework is so important that you have to push him to do it. It also sounds like the homework was only to pract...
- just another thought - but don't kids need their names on just about everything for school? why not have him practice on his own items? "we know this coloring book i...
Bringing Toddlers to Church
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on September 24, 2009
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We have 2 1/2 year old twins. We haven't gone to Sunday Mass since they were born. We haven't really been regular church goers in a while but want to start going aga...
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- I'm a preacher's kid and my mom used to have us sit way up front. It helped reduce distractions between us and our dad. And we had lots of paper to draw. That was back...
- We have been taking our kids to church for a while. They are 9 and 7 now. When they were younger, we would bring a small snack in a baggie and some books for them to...
- We stated with my 3 year old when she was born, It is not easy but they get the hang of it after a while. We pack her a special back pack & it is a small one. We put c...
.Still Birth/What Do You Say?
Asked by A.L. from San Francisco
on May 23, 2012
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I just found out my cousin-in-law's baby girl was born dead. Most horrible news I've heard! What do you say to a parent who has waited years to get pregnant and then l...
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- A girl from when I grew p J. posted on FB how this J. happened to her. She keeps updating that all of the love for her daughter really helps. Maybe call and ask about...
- Please call her right away. It might be awkward. Tell her you're sorry. Ask if there is anything she needs or would like you to do for her. Let her know you're thi...
- Call her, just tell her you are sorry and that you are willing to help her in any way. Keep it brief and sincere. She is grieving, but needs the support now, so don...
Stepson and New Baby Advice
Asked by S.B. from Salt Lake City
on April 21, 2010
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My stepson will be 15 in July. (I've known him since he was in kindergarten, and his dad and I got married when he was 10, so we have a pretty solid relationship, whi...
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- My stepson was that same age when my husband and I had our daughter, although I also had two sons from my previous marriage, so he hadn't been an only child. Anyway, ...
- Please don't try to convince him of anything. Empathize when he expresses his doubts about having a baby in the house. Or give a minimal answer, just to show you are l...
- It sounds like he's pretty open with you. In a way, he's really right. Babies are kind of boring, especially for a 15 year old who wants to be playing, kicking balls, ...
Mother/adult Daughter
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on September 23, 2012
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My adult daughter is in her early 30's. She didn't leave home until she was 28. She is living many states away. She's living with a guy out of necessity. She had b...
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- Children should not have to pay their parents Back, in my opinion. I mean, within reason. It's only a $100. Just let it go.
- I think what you said, is just the right thing. And if you listen to Dave, lots of times he says to just make it a gift, if that is what you want to do. He says if y...
- I think you are correct in telling your daughter to consider the one hundred dollars a gift. It will only get her in a tighter jam if she needs to pay it back. If she ...
Mad at Uninvolved Family (Vent)
Asked by B.D. from Wichita
on April 10, 2011
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I know that we have no right to "expect" either DH's or my family to help out with our children. But I have to say, it p*sses me off that they won't help us at all. Wh...
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- I totally understand my husbands brother and wife live not even 2 seconds from us and we never see them. We have invited them over for bbq's in the summer and birthday...
- I would just take things for what they are and find a way to make things work for yourself in spite of it all. If you have to pay for a sitter, just do it. High scho...
- I think you need to let it go. I understand your frustration, but you're not going to change them. So pay the sitter and go out and have a good time! Or befr...
Childs Development
Asked by J.P. from Wheeling
on August 18, 2006
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IS THERE A WEBSITE OR BOOK OR ANYTHING THAT WOULD HELP ME TELL HOW MY CHILD IS DOING INTELLECTUALLY? MY YOUNGEST CHILD IS 2. SHE TALKS IN COMPLETE 7-10 WORD SENTENCES....
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- Probably part of the reason that your 2 year old is so advanced is because of having two older siblings. This is a huge benefit for her. I am sure there are some boo...
- I am the mother of 3 and one is in a gifted program now and has been for years, the 2nd will soon follow suit, the 3rd is talking way more than they ever did at this a...
- relax. buy flashcards :) my son picked up easy reading naturally (as we read to him at least once a day) and also more recently through working with my husband f...
Newborn Sleep
Asked by J.S. from Sacramento
on May 13, 2011
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I have a 6 week old daughter and a 3 year old son. All the tricks we used to get our son to sleep do not apply with this little girl! For the most part, she wil...
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- Every baby is different so what works for one won't work for another. Also I am a ftm and my DD is only 5 months old. That being said, what worked for me was swaddli...
- She sounds just like my son who now at three months is able to sleep 8 hour stretches at night in his crib and at least two of his 3-4 naps. So here is what I did for...
- Get the book babywise!
Routine Adjustment
Asked by N.B. from Austin
on June 7, 2009
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My baby is 9 weeks old and we have been doing the three hour Baby Whisperer E.A.S.Y. routine for the past three days. We didn't have a routine before. The first day wo...
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- My baby only took little cat naps too. It drove me crazy! I started darkening the room where my baby sleeps for naps and after a small adjustment she is sleeping muc...
- My daughter is 8 mos (I also have a 4.5 yo) and has just started staying awake 3 hours at a time...maybe your little one is overtired. I know it sounds silly, but bein...
- N., I haven't done the EAS system but I too have a 9 week old my other is 7. My first was a great sleeper but my new one is not so I've tried a few things and works...
Ugh....Morning Sickness Is the Worst!!!
Asked by S.J. from Albuquerque
on May 7, 2009
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I'm pregnant with my second child, and I'm having MAJOR morning sickness. I didn't have it at all with my first, so I didn't know what to expect. And it's not only "...
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- Hi there honey, i agree with Cypress. i had to stop taking my prenatals also. i told the Dr and he confered but he told me to take the flinstones childrens vitamins ...
- Try a seaband. I hear they work wonders. Haven't tried one but will with the next if the sickness is too bad. You can get them online and I think at target. Good lu...
- i found that i felt better once i stopped taking my pre-natals. I just got some folic acid pills and started taking those. hope you find some relief soon.
