Working while Pregnant: Preschooler, Puppets
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Pregnant Mom on Bed Rest Looking for Things to Do with 4 Year Old. HELP!
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been on-and-off bed rest for 3 months. I am looking for things to do with our fabulous 4 year old daughter - inside or outside. I am on...
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- 1. Where are you located? I think the best thing u can do is have friends over, like have a playgroup or friend with their child come to you because then the child i...
- I just bough a really fun art game involving mosaics. It has little magnetic circles of different colors and a magnetic board and instructions with ideas for designs....
- Don't feel horrible about your lack of ability to play with her. Just spending time with you, even crawling in bed and playing a board game, cards, drawing, watching m...
3 Year Old Daughter Acting Out After New Baby
Asked by S.P. from San Diego
on January 13, 2008
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I think my daughter is finally showing signs after having a new baby 4 months ago. She is showing aggressive behavior, acting out, talking back and saying she's the b...
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- Just breathe. And have Daddy or Grandma spend some extra time quality time with her, so she can still feel some of that specialness she is used to. And remember, they ...
- Hi tried Mom: I have two girls of my own. They are 1 year and 3 weeks apart. You can imagine my surprise when I had a new baby of 4 months and the doctor tole me I ...
- I have three children, two who are 20 months apart who had virtually no jealousy or acting out because the oldest was so young, but I have a another child who is 5 yea...
What to Do with 2 & 3-Year-old During the Day
Asked by B.K. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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I am looking for some advice for what to do to keep my step-kids busy over their visit for the next 10 days. For reasons beyond our control, we have not seen them sin...
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- Yeah for you guys! I am sure this will be welcome chaos! That said, I would take advantage of play places everywhere. You can do the malls, or places like McDonalds. (...
- My daughter is 2.5 and she absolutely loves the foam sticky things. The ones with the paper on the back of them, you just peel and stick. It works her fine motor skill...
- 2 & 3 are really fun ages. Here's a list of things you might like trying: -visit the library, let them check out books/movies they like; pay attention to what they...
How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
Curious About People.
Asked by K.H. from Lynchburg
on June 22, 2010
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My 4 year old son mentioned the other day that he thought he was starting to turn black. I explained to him that people can't change colors but people come in a varie...
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- I used to chase kids of a darker persuasion. I was intrigued. I embarrassed my mom a lot. My family is VERY FAR from being racist. In my family, everyone is equal unle...
- Try not to feel embarrassed about that. Most people who have children will understand that he's just curious, not a racist-in-training. Wait until he starts noticing...
- Take off with it, and find cultural events in your area that you can participate in! This is a great opportunity to have fun and learn about different cultures. Chec...
Going to Be on Plane for a Long Time Need Entertainment!
Asked by L.Y. from Seattle
on June 21, 2008
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We are moving out east and my husband is moving out there before me because he has his new job orientation to go to. I will be traveling by myself with our two kids (...
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- Before the birth of my 3rd child, I traveled with my two children, by myself, ages 2-4 1/2 years old. Everytime I have flown with them, they receive a new book, and a...
- A friend of mine once said the best thing she ever found to entertain her children on a plane was a box of band aids with their favorite character. It takes their litt...
- Well first off I hope you have a good trip. I looked at a few responses and well I would not recommend bringing playdo, clay, or messy or questionable things to go th...
Advice on Preterm Labor
Asked by H.G. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2009
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I am not quite 34 weeks pregnant and was put on strict bedrest this afternoon after the Dr. discovered that I have dilated to a 3 and am 50% effaced. As long as I'm l...
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- I was actually not due till the end of March. I was a full time worker and mother of a very active 4 year old, when I was put on bedrest at the end of January. I'd be...
- I echo all the other moms' responses. Your womb is the safest place for that baby. Every day you stay pregnant is an accomplishment. Just think of it this way: your...
- Hi, H.. Yes, please listen to your doctor. I know that it is really hard when you have a little one running around. Is there anyone that can come in and help yo...
Monsters in the Bedroom
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on July 20, 2008
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My 3 year old son is having BIG issues with monsters at night. Woke up 2 nights ago screaming. He was crying and shaking by the time I got to him. Said that there wa...
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- Well we always have told the truth in our home and even in the case of all the pretend scary stuff honesty seems to have worked. I really tried to explain and teach th...
- What I have done with my daughter who is also quite imaginative is tell her to say to the monsters "monster.. you go home!! Your mommy is worried about you and you nee...
- I have a family friend who had her husband and son plan a "monster hunt." They put on camoflauge and her husband got a big trash bag (empty). He had their son stand ...
Air Travel with a Toddler
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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Hello, ladies. I am flying for the first time since I was a child, next week. I am 6 1/2 mos pregnant and I am taking along my rambuncious 2yr old. I need all the ...
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- It is a grandma here with some ideas... I would cut up from the Parade part of the newspaper or circulars or parenting/childrens magazines junk mail stickers or wh...
- My son (now 4) took his first trip at about 3 months of age. When he was 2 we went to Hawaii -- a 9 hr flight nonstop from DFW -- and he flew wonderfully. Since he's b...
- Will you 13 year old be travelling with you and your 2 1/2 year old? I hope so, because she will be a big help for you. Bring LOTS of snacks (and toys/games/portable ...
Ideas Please!!
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on July 20, 2009
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We're leaving on a road trip to Oregon in a few days and we're driving. A year ago I wouldn't have even worried one bit about it but my almost 3 year old hates his car...
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- It sounds like you are pretty prepared. I take my kids on a road trip from Utah to southern California quite a lot (once a year sometimes more), and that is a 10-12 ho...
- I have young son who don't like to be still either. We don't have a dvd player so I have to be creative to keep them busy. My favorite car tricks are.... giving them...
- We just got back from OR last week. My son also hates his car seat. The DVD player was what saved us. We also had a new ribbon book from grandma that he enjoyed. ...
