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Neighbour's Deep Wading Pool
Asked by S.S. from Binghamton
on June 30, 2010
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Dear Moms,
We live in a series of row houses with connected yards with no fences. Recently a mother put up a wading pool around 3 feet deep for her 6-year-old's bir...
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- It's her yard. How would you like it if people started dictating what you could and couldn't do in your own yard? Children need to be supervised. There is absolutely n...
- Generally, a person is not allowed to put up a pool, in ground or above ground, unless they have a fence around it. Call your down and ask them. You don't have to rep...
- I'm a little confused. How is supervising your children robbing them of their safety/childhood? Part of parent's duty is to supervise their children. The children c...
Trampolines
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on November 23, 2010
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I know that people have some very specific opinions on whether trampolines are safe or not for kids. We've done some research and have decided to consider getting our...
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- I'm an insurance agent in AZ. Most insurance companies will not issue a home insurance policy if there is a trampoline. The reason is all the neighborhood kids that ...
- This is my absolute FAVORITE tramp site http://www.trampolinesafety.com/ They build them, jump them, rate them, crash test them... and have dozens of tips and tric...
- Just make sure that big kids don't jump with little kids. This drives me crazy-my neighbors all let this go on and all it takes is one of those 150 lb 8th graders acc...
Looking for a Swim School in San Jose/campbell Area
Asked by R.D. from San Francisco
on August 30, 2008
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I am looking for a swim school in san jose/campbell area for my 5 year old son. I would prefer if it had an indoor pool so he can continue swimming year round. It woul...
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- Waterbabies is the best! http://www.waterbabiesswim.org/
- Water Babies is great. My 4 year old son started swimming lessons there when he was 7 months and is a little fish. We started our 8 month old there this summer. They t...
- Hi R., AVAC in San Jose is great. They are located on Camden Avenue. My daughter taught swimming there for years. When my kids were little, they took from Water Bab...
How to Make My Outdoor Run for My Guinea Pigs Less Publicly Appealing
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on April 4, 2012
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I have 3 guinea pigs, that are very dear pets to me and the kids. We love them. We have a large outdoor run, complete with all weather hutch to get out of the elements...
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- I have a guinea pig and love him. Such an awesome dude. I wish you the best in figuring out what to do, BUT... I will have to say, this post is very humorous to m...
- Wow - they sound like show-quality piggies! How do you keep your peruvian's hair from getting matted up in the run? Original: How about an additional sign "GET OF...
- I agree to paint all simmilar to the house and to take down the signs on the animals. Place a sign on your property fence reminding people of No Trespassing if you fe...
What Can I Build Around This to Keep the Kiddos Safe?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 14, 2012
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You have to go outside and down cement stairs to get to my basement. Our backyard is fenced in, and I'd love to cut the kiddos loose back there, but I'm scared to deat...
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- I guess I would build a "cover". Like I did for the attic. Screw and nail some plywood together, frame it, out a hinge on it, screw it with cement screws to the stair ...
- whatever gate or enclosure you put around it, make sure it is a high gate/enclosure, so that the kids cannot climb, over it. You can drill into cement, with a ceme...
- We had the same issue. Both home depot and lowes sells sectional steel (I think) black fencing by Garden Zone. They have two different heights and a couple of differen...
Consequence for Not Following Instructions - Repeatedly
Asked by M.H. from Madison
on July 21, 2011
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What do you use as a consequence when a child chooses not to follow your instructions?
I try to make the instructions very simple and clear. And maybe only 2 instru...
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- My son just turned 5 and I recently started doing more positive reinforcement and it has totally helped with not having to do as many negative consequences. We are put...
- I had some of this problem. Some of it was willful disobedience. Some of it was not paying attention. I would have them look at me in the eyes when I gave them ...
- It is hard to know exactly without an example. I belive in natural consequences (you know, like if you throw a toy, you lose the toy for the rest of the week). I ...
Trampoline or No Trampoline?
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on April 21, 2010
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What are your thoughts/experiences with a trampoline? We are thinking about getting one but want to make sure it is the best choice. We have a 3, 4 and 9 year old.
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- Better check with your homeowner's insurance first! That was one of the first questions I got asked. Lots of times they will flat drop you or hike your rates like cr...
- my Kids have been on trampolines since they could crawl. tthey are the best for releasing e nergy and good exercise with mom. You couldd rrun 5 miles or jump on this...
- Yes, they are great fun for the entire family and good exercise! Have rules and since your kids are still pretty young, get a safety net/enclosure that you put around...
Outer Banks Vacation? How to Find a Nice Place
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on April 25, 2012
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Hi Mammas - hubby's starting med school in July and we want to do a family vacation. Friends at his office have been talking about the Outer Banks in the Carolinas, an...
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- Oooohh, I love the OB! My father has a house there and we stayed there many times/years before he built his house. First you need to decide where on the island you w...
- LOVE OBX! The Outer Banks span about 30 miles. Each little town rolls into the other. So on one side of the street you are in Nags Head. The other side of the stree...
- We are going in 2.5 weeks! I. CAN'T. WAIT. My parents and brother rented a house, it's my brother's college graduation gift...he wanted the whole family to come. S...
AirZone Springless vs Standard Spring Trampoline?
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on August 31, 2008
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I am looking into getting a trampoline for my son for his 3rd birthday. I know, kinda young but he LOVES to jump on and off of EVERYTHING so this way he will have an a...
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- HI. Just an idea... our kids also love to bounce but we were very concerned about safety, broken necks & arms, etc. So we bought our kids a bounce house. Ours is prett...
- We bought one for my son's 6th birthday back in February. My husband researched this, and I believe he said the springless didn't have as much bounce. We bought the ...
- People are now saying how dangerous trampolines are, yada yada. If you look hard enough you can find something dangerous about almost everything kids do. Maybe you...
Bathing Together
Asked by J.L. from Springfield
on June 14, 2007
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Just curious if anyone out there is having this problem. My son thoroughly enjoys bath time and is too big to be bathed in the infant tub that attaches in the sink. He...
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- If you go to Toy R Us , they have bath rings. They sit in them and there is room for two. They are around $19 or so. I have used on for all three of my children. Take ...
- J.- I used a small square laundry basket for my sons. They both loved it they could play and move around but still be contained more then having the whole tub. If y...
- If your son is sitting up on his own, you shouldn't need another baby tub. If you are in with him you can help him stay sitting up. When you go to get out just make su...
