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Toddler Pushes Kids
E.M. answers from Boston on February 6, 2008. Many times kids do things simply to get attention. It sounds like this may be the case with your child. ...
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- Hi L., If this is a new behavior for your son, then I would agree that he is acting out because he is fustrated. It may be because he misses his dad, or just for the ...
- I'm not sure exactly why your child is hitting but as an experienced toddler teacher believe me when I tell you that this is "typical" toddler behavior. What I do in m...
- There's a great book called, From Difficult to Delightful in Just 30 Days by Jacob Azerrad. It outlines an excellent behavioral method for dealing with just these kind...
Need Summer Vacation Childcare Ideas for Elementary School Age Kids
It's very inexpensive and lots of things for the kids to do. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. J.O. answers from Boston on April 4, ...
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- I was a stay at home mom -- I would have been interested in watching school age children (for less than a daycare) and incoroprating that family into mine for the sum...
- D.: My children (preschool and kindergarten age) will be spending the summer at their Daycare (Kindercare) which has school age programs w/ lots of scheduled acti...
- I'm not sure if summer camp is not an option because of the expense, but the local YMCA has a summer program that is not very expensive and will discount based on fami...
Looking for Educational Toys!
J.M. answers from Boston on November 18, 2007. My kids have the Vsmile and the Fisher Price lap top which they enjoy. The is a store called Lakeshore in ...
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- V-Smile is very good. We bought the unit you hook up to the tv when our son was 4 (now7) and it was great for him. We then moved onto the handheld leapster for xmas ...
- My 2 and 3 year old girls love the LeapFrog Leap Pad. You can buy different stories that come with a cartridge. On each page, they can press anything and it'll name th...
- My kids have the Vsmile and the Fisher Price lap top which they enjoy. The is a store called Lakeshore in Newton that specializes in educational toys.
Going from 3 to 4 Children
D.B. answers from Boston on January 28, 2009. My friend, a mom of 5, approached this dilemma with humor. She said, when you have 2 kids, you can hold one ...
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- we are pleasantly surprised with #4 on the way!!!! we just found out thursday, and i am over the moon about it! ive been thinking about another, and thought, well, may...
- Hi S., I have three boys and I just had my little girl last April. My thought is that going from one to two was really tough. Two to three wasn't as bad and three to ...
- Hi S. - I was blessed with my one and only child when I was 40... My only regret in life is that she does not have a sibling (yes, there's more to the story.) So God...
New Mom Groups
Jewish Family and Children Services of Greater Boston runs a number of new mom support ... Great Gifts for Tweens · Cherished Gifts That Kids Can Make ...
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- Jewish Family and Children Services of Greater Boston runs a number of new mom support groups throughout the Boston area. These are free and open to all--you do not h...
- Hi H., I've tried to set up a new-mom's group through Craig's List and City Mommy, and had no luck (I'm 29 and due with my first later this month). I haven't tried...
- I definitely second the Isis Maternity vote. I never joined a Moms' group there, but I took several classes with my oldest child and they are wonderful there. You'd ...
Airplane Tips
Read all 6 responses: "I am taking a trip to Boston, Mass in a couple of ... Hi- -I've traveled a lot with my kids (now 2 and 6 months) and my advice for ...
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- Bring snacks, toys, drinks and a change of clothes for both of you just in case. Make sure the baby either drinks a bottle or nurses when the plane is taking off and ...
- Hi C., Have you already scheduled your flight? If not, I"d try to schedule it for his normal nap time in hopes that he'll sleep for most of the flight. Also, take...
- Hi--I've traveled a lot with my kids (now 2 and 6 months) and my advice for traveling with a baby is to either feed them during the landing or give them something to s...
Mom Seeking Parents/kids for Day Time Playgroup in Methuen
Mom Seeking Parents/kids for Day Time Playgroup in Methuen ... M.B. answers from Boston on September 7, 2009. M. I have a 3 1/2 yr. old girl and a friend of ...
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- Hi M., I live in Methuen as well. I have 2 boys, ages 2.5 and 5. I belong to and am an assistant organizer for a great Mom's group called Modern Mommyz. Our membe...
- M. I have a 3 1/2 yr. old girl and a friend of mine sons almost two we are always looking for someone else to hang out with. we both live in Lowell. If you are intere...
- Hi M., A good idea would be to check out meetup.com. There are lots of great meetup groups for Moms. I belong to one and it's great!
Nap Routine
Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. K.G. answers from Boston on October 26, 2009. Some kids do give up a nap around 18 months. ...
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- "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child," by Dr. Marc Weissbluth saved the sanity of this mom of 7. Covers just about every sleep issue you'll ever run across.
- Hi K., Been there with my 20 month old! I usually have to do a mini-bedtime routine at naptime in order for things to go smoothly (music, books, rock & sing). Other d...
- My kids are 2 and 4 and they still take naps. I insist on it because I work 3 nights a week (12 hour shifts) if they didn't take naps on the days before I worked or a...
How Much Milk Does a 14 Month Old Need? Please Help- Huge Debate in My Home!
H.W. answers from Boston on December 9, 2008. I asked our ped the same question because my kids seemed less interested in milk starting around that age ...
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- Kids don't really need milk at all - they need protein and calcium, and there are many other sources for that. You're already doing that - cheese, yogurt, and so on. ...
- Hi L., You've already received so many good posts, so what can I add? :o) Well, my daughter will be 14 months in a week, and I do still give her a bottle 3 times a ...
- Hi L.. My pediatrician said 16-24 ounces. My LO often drinks 24! I wish I could get her off the bottle, she is only 12.5 mos, so I have some time, BUT she is SUCH a fu...
Looking for OB GYN in Boston Area
I just moved to the Boston area (Brookline, MA) and need assistance finding ... him and he came highly recommended by many people I know with lots of kids. ...
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (OBGYN) is a nice practice , and one good perk your Baby will be a Red sox baby and also will receive a tour, I though that was ni...
- Hello A., I have been visiting a doctor at 1 Brookline Place. There are very nice. Organized and on time. It's on a D green line to Brookline Village. From there it'...
- I have been going to Commonwealth Ob-Gyn for several years which is located at One Brookline Place, Suite 305. They are right in Brookline. I have been very pleased an...
