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Do You Remember a Book like This from Your Childhood?
Asked by M.T. from Milwaukee
on February 12, 2012
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For as long as I can remember, I have thought of the calendar year in a counter-clockwise circular pattern. So, January is at 12, April is at 9, etc. I am trying to...
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- My children have a Little Golden Book caled "A Child's Year". Here's a link. http://www.amazon.com/Childs-Year-Little-Golden-Storybook/dp/0307160750/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8...
- That's funny, because I have always had the same picture in my head! I hadn't thought about it coming from a book. But maybe. . . Or perhaps a poster or display in ...
- I remember the book Jane posted the link to. But it sounds as if you can make a chart like that yourself. You could use foam board, make a clock-type face with hands...
Seeking Great Books to Add to Our Collection for My 3 and 1/2 Year Old Son
Asked by A.I. from Appleton
on October 18, 2006
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I was hoping you could all help me out and let me know what are some of your favorite books for the 3-4 year old boy?
It's time to add more books to our collection. ...
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- I have always loved "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sednak. "The Polar Express" by Chris van Allsberg is a little long, but it's a great story and the illust...
- Anything by Eric Carle -- Our favorite was the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Anything by Tomi DePaolo (sp?). We also love stories by Jan Brett -- her illustrations are ma...
- I also sell Usborne, and I only do it because I LOVE the books. My 3 1/2 yr old loves Farmyard Tales (with CD), the Dinosaur Stencil book, and On the Moon. BUT, ther...
Depression,moodiness and Short Temper
Asked by J.P. from Los Angeles
on July 1, 2008
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I'm a Mom of 4 children 6years to 8mos. This pregnancy I battle lots of depression and after he was born everyday was hard. He is now 8mos. I throught it would have pa...
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- Great job on looking for alternatives to medicine! The side effects are not worth the risk. I second what Leah said and the websites she referred you to.
- Good Evening, well seems like you are overwhelmed. You area busy mommy. Have you thought of giving yourself some time alone. Sometimes us moms need a time out. Do n...
- Hi J., Make an appointment and talk to your doctor. There is nothing wrong with taking medication to help battle Post Partum Depression and it does NOT make you a ...
Seeking Diffrent Ways to Clam Myself with Out Yelling
Asked by A.W. from Lynchburg
on March 30, 2008
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Hello i am a mother of 2 children a little girl who will be 3 in may and a 6 month old boy. My question is i am finding myself yelling at my little girl more and more,...
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- Hi A., I'd like to recommend the book 'A New Earth' by Eckhart Tolle. It really deals with the whole-life, and may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but if it stri...
- First: you are right, it is a stage, it can last even 6 months, especially with the new baby. The best thing is make SURE you can give your daughter 5 minutes per day...
- Take a minute for yourself when you feel that you are heating up inside. Walk into the other room for just a minute or take a conscious breath before speaking. There a...
How to Be a Good Aunt for Newborns and Toddlers?
Asked by M.A. from Milwaukee
on February 9, 2008
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My sister-in-law has a newborn and a 2 year old. I am looking for suggestions on how to interact/play with the 2 year old. Also, what are simple things I can do for th...
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- Oh my gosh... I'm in the same boat as you are. My one and only nephew just turned 1 this December, and they have another one coming in July. I'm sure I can learn from ...
- Hi M.- When my son was two (he's 4 now) it was such a wonderful time for him (and a much appreciated break for me) anytime his aunts/uncles/grandparents would take ...
- I would say the best way to be a good aunt is to be a good sister-in -law. Offer to watch the babies for a couple of hours each month so that the mommy can go and get ...
Books on Puberty
Asked by G.W. from Las Vegas
on May 10, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone knows of any good educational books that explain puberty and/or sex?
My daughter has already started maturing and is asking questions. I do ...
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- Hi G., I have to agree to the American Girl's book, "The Care and Keeping of You." I bought that book for my daughter (who is now 13 1/2) when she was about nine y...
- Happy Mother's Day to you, too!! I raised a daughter and helped with two step-daughters and let me tell you this: please don't wait for her to ask questions......kids ...
- You can go to Amazon and look for books about sex and puberty, But I would make it as simple as you can and have it come from you. If she wants to know more , she will...
Need a Project Idea for 1St Graders for Our School Auction
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on February 1, 2008
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I teach at a charter school, and each spring we hold an auction dinner, one of our biggest fundraisers. Each grade level is supposed to contribute an item, made by th...
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- What about a cookbook with special recipes from each child's family?
- I taught 5th grade at a school that did something very similar every year. We made a cookbook one year and it was a big hit! Each kid asked their parent for help writi...
- Each child (family) could submit a recipe along with the child's illustration of the recipe (i.e "Smith Family Spaghetti" child illustrates the spaghetti). You can ha...
Is It Wrong to Anxiously Await the Birth of a Grandchild?
Asked by M.E. from New York
on February 18, 2010
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Hi all,
I am almost 50 years old with three adult children. The oldest is 26 and twins (boy and girl) who are 21. What is bothering me is that I recently stopped ...
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- I think that in general people are way too territorial. These are children, not possessions. They need all the love they can get. My daughter just made me a grandmo...
- Are you kidding? My mother-in-law passed away many years before I met my husband. I would give anything for an eager grandmother! Lucky for us, my own mother is you...
- Hi M., A year or so ago, a soon to be new grandmother wrote in asking what the ladies thought made a good grandparent of a first baby in the family. Her responses ...
My 2 Yr Old Son
Asked by C.V. from Los Angeles
on November 21, 2007
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Does anyone have a toddler who is somewhat, for lack of a better word, cowardly when playing with other children his age?
My 2 1/2 yr old sonplays really well with ...
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- I Laura, I think what you can do to help your son is talking to him and practicing words that he can say to child who take his toy. So you pretend to take his toy and ...
- Is your son in daycare or any "school"? Perhaps when he does, he will grow "up" in these aspects. Perhaps also, enrolling him in some extracurricular recreational type...
- Dear Laura, You need to go to the library and find a good book on two year olds. It will quiet your fears somewhat and help you understand what these guys 'are th...
The Birds and the Bees
Asked by L.B. from New York
on April 25, 2010
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Oh boy, My 8 year old daughter's 3rd grade teacher is pregnant. This is sparking lots of questions, such as; how does the baby get into the mother's stomach? How do...
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- Take her to the zoo, and hope the animals are mating - ha ha. My husband got his education from watching their ducks and chickens in the backyard. Same goes for cats...
- My daughter was/is very mature for her age. She was 5 when I was pregnant with my son. And she asked the questions. I know my child, and I knew a simple explanation wo...
- My daughter hasn't gotten to that stage yet, but my son had, and I used "Questions Children Ask & How to Answer Them" by Dr. Miriam Stoppard. It covers many subject a...
