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Need Advice Dealing with My Team's Parents
Asked by R.L. from Rapid City
on June 19, 2008
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I'm coaching my daughters softball team and I'm having issues with some parents who think they know what the girls need better than I do. The girls are 9 and 10 year o...
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- I think you have wonderful approach and attitude about it. I can't stand the parents like that. At my daughter's gymnastics class the coach is really strict and if a...
- Dear R., We as teachers and coaches, are often in a position to not only teach the kids, but to teach the parents. Many times adults were never taught the ideas of ...
- It sounds like you are a wonderful coach!! My advice is keep it up!! My husband coached several years of baseball and no matter how good of a job the team did or he ...
Best Pack N Play
Asked by D.K. from State College
on January 1, 2011
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We are going to be getting a pack n play soon to use in our bedroom for a newborn. After seeing many reviews it seems the bassinets in them do not always work well and...
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- we went with Baby trend this time around (3rd baby) We found our fit in the Deluxe Nursery Center Playard. Love love love it. It is the full size bassinet style, has a...
- I bought a used Arms Reach co-sleeper and I LOVE it! It can convert into a pack and play and folds up into a small bag similar to a pack and play. This was a lifesaver...
- I had a Graco with the bassinet. Now I recomend the full size bassinet and not the half size with the changing table because a baby will grow out of the half size qui...
Halloween Costumes
Asked by T.V. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Ok moms-dilemma--the children love Halloween and getting dressed up and so does the "big kid."
I am not an artsy person and I do not have time to scrounge around to...
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- I don't know if this suggestion will work for you, but I'm doing something really simple for my 20-month old twins this year. They will be "sick" and "tired". "Sick"...
- Check goodwill and salvation army stores they usually have some really cute, barely used costumes for cheap. Good luck
- what kind and size costumes are you in need of
Dining Out Ideas
Asked by A.D. from Boston
on May 5, 2009
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Anybody have any suggestions for making dining out an enjoyable experience with a family of two youngsters? I have a 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old. My 4 1/2 year old daug...
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- What works for us is going when he is hungry, and feeding him stuff from home at the restaurant. I rarely get him his own meal anyway, he just snacks on mine. Eating...
- I try to pretend we are sitting at our dining room table and treating her the same as I do then: setting expectations about sitting still on her bottom before hand. Ma...
- Making a broad generalization here, boys just can't sit still like girls can. Having said that, there's a good restaurant in Cambridge on Huron Ave called Full Moon. w...
Need a Double-Stroller for a Newborn & 21 Month Old
Asked by N.L. from New York
on October 31, 2008
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AGGH! Too many conflicting pieces of information on all the potentials. Please, anyone who actually bought and used one, I'd love to know your experience. I am so s...
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- http://www.philandteds.com/ This is the best inline double stroller! A little expensive but totally worth it. You can find them a bit cheaper on ebay or amazon.com
- I have 3 1/2 year old twins, so I realize stroller needs maybe a little different, but I would definitely say do not get the aria twin by peg perego. Yes it is light ...
- I had a double stroller by eddie bauer and it was great....my kids were 14 mths apart so it was perfect. when it folds up it's not bulky. they sell it at walmart.......
Home Schooling?
Asked by H.B. from Milwaukee
on May 1, 2008
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I have a daughter who is 4.5 mos. My husband and I are thinking of home schooling her. Does anyone have any advice on this subject? How and where do I begin?
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- Hello H., My kids are 3 and 10 months and I'm planning on homeschooling too. Don't let anyone discourage you. Look for a homeschooling group near you and join it ...
- It is a good idea to attend the MACHE conference...it may have already happened. I used Sonlight curriculum when the children were young, because Sonlight is literatu...
- First of all I have to say that I really do admire people that can homeschool their children and actually do well. But, you need to be sure that you are willing t...
Planning a Road Trip W/a 3 Yr Old
Asked by N.T. from Jacksonville
on April 16, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
My husband and I are setting out on a road trip next month with our almost 3 1/2 year old daughter. It's a 16 hour drive and we plan to spread it out o...
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- PLEASe keep children in a 5-pt harness for as long as possible!!!! if she falls asleep in a booster then she will NOT be positioned properly and THIS is what causes a...
- We are a navy family and travel alot with a now 3yr so i know exactly how you feel. The best thing we got was those tv for the car. Walmart has a set of two that can...
- I too agree with the Leapster. My 3 year old loves it and played with it pretty much the entire time we drove up to Disney and back (about 3 hours each way). Definit...
Supporting an 11 Year Old Girl Who Is Almost Polar Opposite from Me
Asked by P.N. from Sacramento
on April 15, 2008
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My daughter is mostly interested in things I don't value and often dislike, such as buying trendy clothes, keeping up with current movie stars and models, having perfe...
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- hi P.: i have three boys and i can totally understand your situation... because i have dedicated my life to my children, until i got so sick that i decided to re-e...
- Shop at Ross, they have name brands and alot less expensive. All kids seem to be so influenced with the television and material things around us (cell phone, ipods, w...
- I would suggest looking online for a "playgroup" (so to speak) for 'non-trendy' Moms with with trendy daughters. There are almost certainly other Moms in similar situ...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by B.B. from Madison
on February 17, 2008
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i'm a little overwhelmed right now. My daughter is 10 mos old and about 17lbs and 27-28 inches. i've started looking for the next car seat but am so overwhelmed by t...
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- One of the best car seats that I have found is the Cosco Scenera 5 Point Convertible Car Seat it can be purchased at Walmart and is under $50. It is very durable and ...
- I am going to solve your problems right now, Fisher Price Safe Voyage. Its awesome, its made by the same people as Britax, but for half the price! I got it at www.al...
- I definitely recommend the Britax. The are so user friendly, easy to install, adjust the straps, remove cover and wash, etc. (You can even by replacement parts if ne...
