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Won't Ride Bicycle.
Riding a bike while adding in the balancing act (that's why he can do the trike, no balancing required) can be difficult for anyone. ...
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- Hi K., My sister had this problem too...my parents got her a scooter (2 wheel) and it really helped her learned to balance. And if you notice when kids are just le...
- I do agree with the first advice. I have an 11 yr old that did not ride until he was 9. He also had some slow motor skills as far as writing, tying shoes, did not rea...
- My middle child was nearly 11 yrs old before he learned to ride a bike. It was just not something he could figure out. Finally his little sister learned and he follo...
Daughter Who "Mothers" Her Brother Too Much
This situation is a balancing act, because you must simultaneously be a mother to both of your children. Try "extra hard" when dealing with your son to ...
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- I agree with A M's suggestion for how to get her to stop mothering her brother. As far as your daughter saying that you don't spend enough time with her...maybe she...
- My daughter was the same way. She is 21 now but still tends to be bossy but catches herself now. Sounds like you have to do as I did love her into submission. I did...
- A child's perception of what's fair and what's enough is totally not the same as ours. First off, I am a big opponent to sending a child to thier room as a form of pu...
Caring for Widowed Mother
Jun 23, 2009 ... I have to do a balancing act to make it all work!! For a long time, I was bitter - at my brothers who would not lift a finger, and sometimes ...
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- It's understandable that you love your Mother - but your 6yo and husband love and need you. If you are not healthy - you can't be there for your own family. I woul...
- i would try if yall have family esle where maybe she could go visit them for a week are so.maybe u could also try bringing her to stay with you one are two nites a wee...
- Hi P., Like you, I also care for my Mother's needs. My parents were married for 36 years when my father passed away. They had been together since she was 16. We rec...
Soy Formula?
It's such a balancing act with their little systems! I hope you find the right mix of things to make her life a little happier! ...
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- My five month old was switched from Soy to Nutramigen when she was about six weeks old. She was in and out of the hospital a lot for a seizure disorder and my breast m...
- I went through the same problem- I went from reg formula to soy then finally the doctor switched my son to Alimentum made by Similac- it's a bit more expensive though....
- S., My little guy was on soy formula and didn't get constipated. i also take care of a little girl that is on a milk-based formula that doesn't have any lactose in...
Breastfeeding
They do a great balancing act of making sure your baby is thriving and working with you to nurse with out making you feel guilty if you have to supplement ...
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- Hey Stef, Latching on is really important because they can't take enough milk if they are not properly latched on. My niples got so hard that I had to express some m...
- Call Hoag hospital. My friend delivered there & was having difficulties. She called the main line & they connected her to their specialist. She said it was a life s...
- The Wellness Center at St Jude in Fullerton has great nurses on staff and a lot of lactation support, though I don't know if that's convenient for you. If it is, they...
Facebook Questions
To the moms who wrote about the balancing act we play in encouraging gradual .... It's a real balancing act with teens and I can see you understand that. ...
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- why don't you join also and then you can read most of what he is saying and doing on facebook.
- I know my children are still in elementary and I don't have experience with teenagers except what I went through. I believe this is between you and your child. If yo...
- Ask each of your boys (separately so that the others don't see/hear you) if they'd have a problem with you joining Facebook and if they'd be willing to be your 'friend...
Breastfeeding to Formula -- How Much, How Often???
It's a real balancing act, and the amount he'll drink varies day to day. A couple of days last week he drank 8 oz bottles all day, and this week it's only ...
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- I also just made the switch. My son is almost 9 months old, and is now on just formula and finger foods. (He quit baby foods a month ago- just wouldn't eat them at a...
- Hi S., It's so confusing to figure out when and how much to feed. It took me awhile to figure it out, but here is my son's feeding shedule...maybe this will work for...
- Try to give her the bottle only after she's eaten, so she won't fill up on formula. I had the same problem with my boys and milk. They would fill up on so much milk, t...
Leaving 6 Month Old for 6 Days for Biz Trip!
It is a new kind of balancing act and you are still redefining career and motherhood and here is a moment in time that is saying, it won't be like other ...
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- Hi J., I think you are having a hard time with this cause you need validation that it's OK to leave your baby for 6 days. For me I wouldn't do it, I'm sure you will he...
- Do not go. It is a matter of priorities. Very hard on a baby, hard on you, so what is your priority? your job? or your child. I would stay home and trust the boss to g...
- If there's any way you can avoid going, then don't go. Seriously. Despite the fact that some people are able to travel without issues later, there is the risk that w...
I'm About to Go Crazy!
Wow was this a fun balancing act but it worked. She moved up to the bouncer than the swing and eventually I spent a week getting her to sleep in her crib. ...
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- I am a single mother of 4. I had twins when my oldest son was 2 1/2, so I know what you are feeling. My twins would take turns waking up at night to breastfeed, whic...
- I also have a month old baby boy and we just went from co-sleeping to independent sleeping. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. We just try and keep the...
- M., I only have two kids, but I have 4 younger siblings that I was on night duty with because my mom had to work the graveyard shift. Can you believe, 6 kids, and all ...
Seeking Advice and Support in Dealing with a Difficult Teen
Trying to be their friend and still protect them from themselves by being a good parent is not always the easiest balancing act. Pick your battles (or he ...
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- I don't have boys but, I have 3 girls. My oldest is 11. She has already started having attitude problems. I recently attended a class based on the book "Love and Lo...
- Hi W. , i was reading all of your response's that you have rec'vd i couldnt ignore this one ,i myself just experince the same with my 16 yr old son and like you i am r...
- W. - at this stage may i suggest the following: At this stage some type of control has to take place. Here in So. Louisiana we have a program where they can be mad...
