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A Children's Book...
Asked by C.C. from New York
on April 23, 2008
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I have such a GREAT Idea for a Children's Book...and I don't know How and Where to get started. Has anyone written a Book, or have any resources so I can get started w...
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- Hi C.! My name is J. and I am a working mom (unfortunatly) of a beautiful, precious little angel. She is 6 months old and is the joy of my life! Anyway, I just receive...
- I published a book/journal on my own back in 2002 or so. I used www.instantpublisher.com. They worked well for me. Wouldn't hurt to check them out. Good luck!
- No presonal experience but check out this site: http://www.cbcbooks.org/index.html
Any Advice for Starting a Children's Boutique?
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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I'm a corporate career woman and mom of one amazing 2 1/2 year old daughter. I've been in the same line of work for almost 16 years now and am thinking more and more ...
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- D., I am not trying to be negative here, so take my advice/feedback with a grain of salt and merely as just another way of looking at the total picture before you j...
- I make baby and boutique items and I would love to open a boutique. There is a website I sell on, www.etsy.com and I'm sure you could post on the forums and some bouti...
- HI D.! It's so cool you're wanting to follow your dream. When I read your message the first thing that came to my mind is a boutique that used to be here in Allen. ...
Great Children's Books
Asked by C.A. from San Francisco
on December 21, 2008
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I have a daughter who will be 18 months in 9 days. I feel the need for new books for her to look at and "read" to herself as well a new bed time books. I would love ...
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- My 19 month old daughter loves flap books right now, and any books that I have read to that she can say some of the same words (home, elmo, 'ho ho ho', dog, cat) This...
- Dr. Seuss are great for language development because of the rhyming. They are visually stimulating because of the color and shapes. Check out Common Sense Media for...
- Try Usborne Books at www.theusbornebookstore.com. They are sold exclusively on-line or through a consultant. I have purchased many Usborne books over the years and m...
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...
How Do You Work at Home with Toddlers Around
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on October 15, 2008
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I am trying to do some freelance illustration work from my home. I would like to do it on a regular basis, but am finding it very difficult to balance my kids with the...
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- I am up at 4:30/ 5 am to web maintenance a few times a week- probelm is I am out at 9AM- no way I can stay up till 10AM anymore- but it helps me get 2 hrs in before sh...
- Hi R.- I have a friend whose husband is a stay at home dad and does cartooning at home. They have two children and he had a very consistent daily schedule with the...
- You don't mention if you have a nanny helping you while you're trying this....It seems impossible without one to me, but if you ARE trying to do it on your own, good l...
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...
Seat Belts
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2011
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The law in my state (va) says if you are under age 8 you must be in a booster. I know why. It positions the seat belt properly for their height. The seat belt is to...
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- OMG! I didn't read any prior posts but this is such a sore subject with me! I'm an insurance agent and can't tell you how many horror stories I've heard about kids i...
- Here we go again with 8kidsdad - boy is he on a roll today. Can you believe he used to work for one of the car companies? I wonder if he argued with them over seatbe...
- I totally agree with you! My son is 7 and he is still in a booster with a back. I see numerous classmates/scout mates not in booster seats and I cringe every time. ...
What Do You Do for a Living?
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on June 30, 2011
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Just a fun question: What do you do for a living? Even for those women out there that are SAHM-what, if anything, did you do for a living before children were in the ...
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- Child care, in nearly every facet (daycare, in-home preschool teacher, nanny) and up to my eyeballs in it. I've recently closed my in-home preschool for good. Am h...
- Right now I am an Administrative Assistant.....low stress! Previously, I have been the assistant Office Manager and the Office Manager, a waitress, which I sometimes ...
- I'm a business data analyst for a global consulting and benefits outsourcing firm and an SAT/ACT prep classroom instructor and private tutor. I'm very lucky and enjoy ...
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...
