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Mental Meltdown in Progress
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- It sounds to me like you need a fulfilling hobby that won't take up too much time. I discovered digital scrapbooking just before my second was born. It was great, be...
- What do you love to do? Are you interested in cooking, crafty stuff, or decorating at all? Just having a project to work on or a new recipe to try has really helped ...
- S., I know exactly what you mean!! I just had a baby 6 months ago and prior to that I was on some fairly strict low-activity guidelines because I was in some pretty ...
4 Yr Old Son with Late Birthday Ready for Kindergarten??!!??
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- Our daughter has a mid-August bday as well, and we held her back for a year. She will be 6 a few days before kindergarten starts. I am SO glad we decided to wait... Sh...
- Hi J.! A difficult decision. I always believe in going ahead and moving forward with a child who is academically ready to take on the next challenge, but I understan...
- Jaqueline--In my opinion I think it would be much better to wait a year.I wish I would have waited with my son. Seems no matter how smart/intelligent kids are-especia...
Help-my Daughter Won't Fall Asleep on Her Own!
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- K., One thing is my daughter is 6 now, but I also had the same problem. Sometimes she still wants me to lay down with her- I don't stay long- But my husband did the ...
- I definitely think you are on the right track my trying to adjust your daughter now to falling asleep on her own. The longer you prospone it the harder it will be. For...
- Dealing with sleep issues is where I'm sooooooo weak when it comes to parenting. One thing I've learned is there is no right answer. With my dd, I tried the gradu...
How to Stimulate a 6 Month Old- Need Activities
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- Don't pressure yourself by thinking that you HAVE TO entertain his every waking moment. When he gets older, and more mobile and a toddler, still, don't feel pressured....
- Try moving the blanket outside on the grass, in a shaded area. Take some toys, too. A change of scenery works wonders. If your baby can sit up, put him next to a dr...
- He is not too your for the park!!! A toddler park with an infant swing would be great. Get into any club you can! Google your city for Mommy clubs and see if you ha...
Help Planning Daily Lessons/activties for 2 Yr. Old This Summer
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- I'm a little late on this but I was looking on Mamasource for some ideas for my Step Daughter who is currently running an at home day care. I have two boys 4 and 2. ...
- I would say that the most important thing you can help her develop this summer is her imagination. Give her lots of free play time to help her learn how to entertain ...
- Kidzone.com and Dltk.com are great sites for activities. The internet is a great source for finding fun things to do. I personally would not be too structured for a 2 ...
2Yr Old Son with Ezema
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- Oh I am so glad that you ask re eczema. I have just the stuff for you that will get results. Hydrocortisone cream will not help. It is just a temporary fix. My son ha...
- My boy has ezema also on his torso & behind his knees it started when we switched him from formula to regular milk. His pedi. told me it could be from the milk. I sh...
- I have been in your shoes. I know how frustrating it is to see your child suffering and not know what to do about it. Unfortunately your Dr. will not have the correc...
Looking for Fun Table Top Activities for 3 to 5 Year Olds
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- There are board games, they could play or cards. Old maid, fish, war all at the dollar store. At Michaels they have all kinds of cheap activities. Foam shapes to make...
- I have lots of activity books with creative ideas that have helped me with my kids on rainy days! The drawing books have step by step pictures that keep my 4 year old...
- When I was substituting for the day care my kids went to, they days had themes to them. One maybe a red day. One maybe a season day. for example the jack-o-lanterns...
Cookie Dough and Gift Wrap - School Fundraisers
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- Try and work with the school fundraiser chairperson to do projects that don't require items to be purchased such as a Jog-a-thon or Wal-mart has a program for recyclin...
- Here is my experience. I have 2 daughters who also have school fundraising as well as sports. We opt out of the sports fundraising by paying extra for registration. ...
- If you think a fund raiser is benefiting a company more than the school, then I wouldn't buy the item. If you really want to donate to the school than write a small ch...
Seeking Proven Eczema Solution for 6 Month Old
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- Olive oil on the body worked for one child. Eucerine cream worked for another child. I've alternated between the Eucerine cream and petroleum jelly (both unscented)....
- I think you need to see an allergist to determine if your daughter has an allergy to milk.. the nutramigen is still milk - it is just broken down to make it more easil...
- Both my children(now 8 &5) have eczema which started as babies. They both turn out also to have food allergies/sensitivites and asthma! My suggestion would be to keep ...
Have You Heard of the "My Baby Can Read" Program?
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- Seen it on the T.V. . I would also like to know if it works myself.
- That is so funny, I just saw a program this pass weekend about the same thing. I to feel guilty because my daughter at 1 1/2 years of age could make out the pages of a...
- Hi A., I have taught school, work as a parent educator, have 2 kids in public school and I have attended many, many educational lectures. Very few kids read at ag...