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Help with Grieving Son
Asked by B.M. from Williamsport
on November 28, 2006
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hello,
i am new here and i really need some help. my 14 year old son just lost one of his very best friends this passed weekend. this is his 1st death and he is ali...
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- B., my advise is to just be there for him. You won't have all the answers, nobody does. I have two step children who lost there mother January of this year from an ...
- Your approach may have to change depending on wether or not the death was accidental or expected, as in due to an illness. Try talking to your son's guidance counselo...
- Hi B., I think the other women pretty much covered everything I was going to say, except that, I know in York we have a place that's specifically for grieving children...
Need Recommendations on Bed Rail for Convertible Crib in Toddler Position
Asked by M.T. from Bakersfield
on June 9, 2009
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We need to convert our 27 month old son's crib to the toddler position where the mattress is lowered. He is just now attempting to climb out when I come in to get him...
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- We bought the one for twin-queen and my husband rigged it to work on the crib :) It left a small opening at the foot of the bed for our daughter to climb out, so no g...
- Here's a link I found that has a bunch of bed rails. There is even one for a convertable crib like you mentioned only it's not mesh.. it is wood. Check it out. The ...
- A Pool noodle(yes, those long floaty things you use in a pool) under the water proof mattress pad. It works for my daughters. It's just enoungh of a bump at the edge...
How Do We Explain Putting Our Dog to Sleep?
Asked by M.H. from Gainesville
on April 7, 2008
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We have an elderly dog that we know within the next few months will likely have to put to sleep. How do we hande this situation with our 2 1/2 year old son? We also ha...
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- I was raised on a small farm, always believed in having animals, so my son grew up around them as well. Having animals, you have to explain life, death, and God. If ...
- M., I would explain about life and death. I feel that even at a small age children do understand and will comprehend what they're being told. Maybe watch the movie "A...
- Hi M.~ My husband's grandmother passed away when my son was almost two (23mo) and everytime he asked for her we would just tell him she was resting in heaven. he is n...
Experience with Endometriosis?
Asked by J.M. from Salinas
on April 22, 2008
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I just got diagnosed with Endometriosis a month ago. My ob/gyn gave me a few options: 1. get a shot that puts you into menopause for months (I don't like this idea at ...
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- Yes, I emphathise! I'm now in my 70's; had endometriosis & cancer some 45-6 yrs ago; but already had my children. Never having been tested before, I opted for a hyst...
- Dear J., Not to sound presumptuous, but if anyone knows what you are going through, it's me. And I am sure there are a million other women just like us, so you are no...
- Hi J., I've had endometriosis since I was 20 (I'm 40 now). I also had the symptoms you're describing. I would recommend the surgery, it is a very simple surgery an...
How Many Injuries Are the Average for the Day?
Asked by Y.M. from Portland
on November 29, 2006
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Since it's been cold and snowy, pre-school has been closed, and we've had a long holiday week... the kids have become very accident prone. I'm really having emotional...
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- let me start by saying, you are not useless in all of this. kids are naturally accident prone because they just aren't careful. being careful to not get hurt does no...
- Y., You are such a caring mother and that is good. But you worry way too much. I'm an observer too, and a grandma, and let me tell you from experience that we observ...
- Ah, the joys of children on snow days. My son is also accident prone, no matter where he is....at 22 months he was running at school, tripped over an adults foot and ...
Swimming Lesions for 3 Yr Old
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on June 10, 2008
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Hi I am looking for affordable swimming lesions for my 3 yr old. He loves the water
and thinks he can swim so he refusing to where floats so I only take him to kiddie...
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- Joy Swim School. She teaches 1st grade during the school year, and has been teaching swimming lessons since she was a teenager. She's GREAT! Very sweet personality ...
- Checkout your local YMCA! They have great swim classes available with very good swim instructors to help with your child's needs.
- Check out the local YMCA. I just started taking my 10 mo. old to one of their swim classes and it only cost about $55 (give or take a couple of dollars - can't rememb...
Help! Choking Game Scare!
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on February 17, 2009
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My 14 year old nephew ( who lives out of state) has recently failed 4 classes at school (simply from not doing work) and then this weekend while at a friend's house he...
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- i dont have any advice but i found this website http://www.deadlygameschildrenplay.com
- There are lots of nonprofit counseling services out there that will charge them a sliding scale fee (or nothing) depending on their financial situation. Maybe their l...
- It is VERY serious! Go read everything on this website for more background on this "game". http://www.stop-the-choking-game.com/en/home.html It is addictive, dam...
Looking for Work!
Asked by L.M. from Fort Myers
on February 7, 2007
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Hello, I am a Mother of 15 months old daughter and is looking for a full or part time Employment that could be eather a nanny, house cleaning, or anything else that co...
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- Hi L.... I recently became a stay at home mom. I have a 2 year old and a 7 month old. I was a teacher for the Lee County School Board and didn't want to loose out on s...
- If you haven't found a job yet, I recently started working at Strasburg Children at Gulf Coast Town Center. Right now, it's just me and the store manager and she is ...
- Need to know what area you live in. Might have something of interest for you. It would be parttime hours. Wednesday mornings from 6:00 to 2:00 and Thursday and Frid...
Swimming Lessons for 6 Month Old Around Birmingham Area
Asked by S.A. from Detroit
on February 12, 2008
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Looking for an Intro-Swimming class for my little guy and my husband. Have heard about Goldfish Swim Club, Classes at the Y and Classes at the Beverly Hills Athletic ...
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- We never got our act together to do this, at least not yet. But some friends started at Old Fish with a 6 month old and reallly loved it. Hope you have fun! Casey i...
- I started my son in swimming lessons when he was 6 months old also. He loved it. We started out at Lifetime Fitness. This was a very casual setting with little inst...
- My little guy - four years old - goes to Goldfish swim club and loves it! It's a great place. I'm sure you realize this, but the swimming lessons are really for your f...
Beach Trip Help/advice
Asked by S.H. from Tampa
on September 7, 2008
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Hi moms! My family just moved here from Michigan. I am looking for advice on the best public beach. Also, any advice on what I should watch out for or bring with me ...
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- Hi there! I was born and raised here and the one thing I have learned is DO NOT swim with a tropical system active and within 200 miles of the shore you want to go to....
- The biggest public beach is Clearwater, its usually busy but with school back in session it will be quiet. I usually don't go here because of the crowds, but they hav...
- My favorite beachtip is to bring baby powder. When you get to your car (as you are leaving), sprinkle it on the kid's legs (anywhere that's sandy) and the sand just b...
