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Advise on Home Schooling
I wanted to recommend that, if you don't already visit the mothering.com discussion forums, you go there and check out the forum on homeschooling. ...
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- Go for it. You can provide your children with an excellent education and still have time for yourself. I dont think moms are meant to be full time taxis. There are m...
- There are pros and cons to both home school and public school. I was home schooled until 10th grade. My mom taught at a private school for one year when I was in 4th...
- I want to tip the scales toward the side of homeschooling. I'm not at that point where I'm ready to start kids in school yet, but have been planning on doing that for...
Baby Carrier
My advice would be to go to www.thebabywearer.com and look at the reviews section and at "choosing and using a carrier" under the forums. ...
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- I really like the adjustable pouch style. They have lots at kangarookorner.com. They'll allow you to carry on hip or front (but not back). A pouch style is super-ea...
- There are so many options out there! There are non-stretchy wraps (like the ellaroo the pp suggested, as well as many other brands). They are super supportive and you...
- Another vote for the Ergo. I still back carry my 26-month old son in it, he's 30 pounds. And I have a bad disk. It's awesome.
Writing a Book
The forums are interesting to browse, and there is a Chicago chapter that has meetings, I think. http://www.nanowrimo.org/. Helpful? ...
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- Hi L., I am a magazine writer and a published fiction writer. I do have a lot of information on this topic. Feel free to drop me an email. What I'd need to know bef...
- Don't know where to begin. I'm writing my third novel, and hang at a bunch of writer's sites. Drop me a PM or email and I can talk to you more about it. What is it ...
- Just read an article about this and had a friend ask for the same info, here is what the article said for references: How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen...
When to Announce Your Pregnancy???
I belong to an online forum where you can talk with people in your same ... There are forums for everything, if you'd like more info just email me. ...
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- Every time I've been pregnant, I am so excited and tell everyone right away! I have 3 children,lost one to miscarriage and I'm currently pregnant with #4 and final ba...
- I had a miscarriage after my first child. When I got pregnant again I was scared also. A lot of people have went through and are going through the same thing. I woul...
- J., You said yourself that you want to wait until after you hear a heartbeat so why not wait till then. Find one good friend or relative to confide in and let them kn...
Smelly Dryer?
However, owners posting to online forums say that dishwasher detergent also works well. Others suggest leaving the washer door cracked open after loads, ...
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- I would make sure your dryer vent tube is totally clear. They can get blocked. Maybe something like a bird/animal nest blocked it and it smells funny from that? I h...
- I had a friend who just recently found she had a mold problem in her dryer that was causing all kinds of health problems in her family. As everyone else has already s...
- Sounds like everyone has given you pretty good advice, but I want to stress make sure you get it looked at asap and maybe don't use it till you do because dryers are o...
Moth Problem
Go to www.mothering.com/discussions and check out the health and natural family living forums to get info on safe/natural remedies. Helpful? ...
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- Hi Betsy,The same happened to me at about six weeks.They couldnt find the sac,and were talking eptopic pregnancy.Long story short low and behold next visit the sac was...
- The old fashioned cure was always moth balls. Don't know if that gets rid of them but it is supposed to repell them. They might vacate if you put those everywhere.
- Betsy, My grandmother always said she put moth balls in her clothing trunks and drawers to deter months. I son't know if it actually worked because I never saw a m...
Cruising with a Toddler
Oct 6, 2009 ... I would look at some forums that have people on them that have cruised the ship you are going to be on. We had cartoons on the tv that ...
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- Hey there, we took a cruise with my family when my was had just turned one. He did well, but I would take some of his toys,things he is used too. Some cruise ships ofe...
- We took a week long Disney cruise with at the time a 3 1/2 year old and an 18 month old. The things I would do would be bring some snacks for in the room or for excur...
- I don't have any experience with toddler on a cruise but I did go on my first cruise last October. One thing that I would recommend is bringing your toddler's favorit...
Cloth Training Pants
I am pretty sure you can log on as a guest and read the forums. Good luck to you ! Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Hi, M. -- Have you tried just simple plastic pants on the outside of the underwear? I used these when potty training my daughter, and she disliked them so much, it...
- Try Kushies brand training pants. I've never seen them in a local store so you'll have to look online for them. They sell a wide variety of cloth diapers and the tra...
- have you tried rubber pants?? I use those on my son over regular underwear
Bitten During Breastfeeding!
Maybe try posting your question on the La Leche League forums: http://forums. llli.org/. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Get some comfrey ointment from the health food store and use it liberally on the nipple, and cover with a breast pad. It will heal up in no time. I did have that hap...
- Hurts don't it? My son did this to me a few times. I would treat it like a sore nipple just lanolin and if its too painful to nurse pump on that one side and nurse o...
- Use lanolin cream, use a breast pump on that side (very carefully) rather than breastfeeding from that side for a day or two. And let your nipple air-dry uncovered fo...
4 Month Old Will Not Take a Bottle
You can also try mothering.com forums and their working outside the home forum. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Hi L., Well I had the same problem. I strictly breastfed, and then before I knew it, it was time to go back to work. My daughter would not take the bottle no matt...
- Have you tried a sippy cup or a water bottle. My lactation consultant told me that some babies just don't like the plastic nipples, and as long as they can get the mi...
- Try getting the book Working Mother, Nursing Mother from La Leche League...it really had some good tips for me. The thing is, in general it's best to introduce a bo...
