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Bedtime for a 20 Month Old
Sep 23, 2009 ... M.A. asks from Saint Charles, IL on September 23, 2009 ... So yes, the mother's expectations of putting the kid down at 6:30 and sleeping .... This schedule worked great for us. Of course once they started school we had ...
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- The sleep experts typically say that a really early bedtime (between 6 and 7) is recommended. They say that they sleep better and will sleep later if put to bed early...
- Hello, I am a mom of four, and feel very blessed to not have had to difficult a time with any of my kids at bedtime. With that said, I cannot imagine a 20 month old...
- Once we were able to establish a bedtime routine, our children's bedtime has always been 7:30. They both sleep through the night and wake at 7-7:15 AM. My youngest t...
I Am Unsure If My 5 Year Old Is Ready for First Grade.
M.V. answers from Lake Charles on May 14 2008 .... let me tell you that for starters the expectations of the kids here is beyond their ability in my opinion ...
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- D., I have 3 boys my oldest was in 1st grade when his teacher suggested we hold him back. I refused because his younger brother was coming into 1st grade. It would ha...
- My son just turn 6 on the 14th. He also is in kindergaten. I am surprised when you said there were 7 year olds in his kindergarten class. Most of the kids in my so...
- Pre-first IS kindergarten! Send him to first grade, where he is supposed to be! Your son is the perfect age. The other kids are too old! :) They probably got a late...
Buying Home - Familiar with These Towns?
Asked by L.Q. from Chicago
on October 7, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm hoping you can provide some insight on the towns below, as some of them we are pretty unfamiliar with. We live in Bartlett and our target was Napervi...
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- we live in green trails in lisle which is naperville schools and like it alot
- Hi, We explored these same areas and ended up selecting far West Elgin. There are beautiful subdivisions west of Randall Road and 20 and the Burlington 301 school ...
- Hi L., I love Geneva! Great schools, nice people, hopping & huge downtown. Honestly it's a great place. I don't live in there, I am just East, but am there all the...
Help with 3 Year Old Behavior
Asked by S.S. from Boston
on September 8, 2008
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I have a 4 1/2 year old and 3 year old boys. I stay home with them and have been having trouble dealing with my 3 year olds behavior. For a little background...he is...
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- My 2 1/2 year old has been having problems with pushing lately, and I recently learned that hitting, pushing, and biting show up a lot in kids who had delayed language...
- hi S., Have you tried to tell him that if he is going to be like that he needs to go to his room and do it? It sounds odd but I have a friend who's now 4 year old...
- I have a 3 3/4 year old boy who was an easy, verbal, happy two year old. Then we hit 3! He argued, debated, and seemed to think that he was my peer. I barely enjoyed...
Episiotomy Aftercare and Exercise Advice
Asked by C.D. from Lafayette
on March 21, 2008
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I am about to deliver my second son. My last baby was large and the doctor has told me this one will most likely be a 9 pounder. It has been almost twelve years since ...
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- I am a mother to a 4 year old daughter and a 6 month old daugther. With my 4 yr old I had an episiotomy, it wasn't too bad and healed pretty well. But, with my newest ...
- I am a first time mom-to-be (being induced Monday night)and my mom got me a book called "Great Expectations" (not the Charles Dickens book)and it has sooo much wonderf...
- You can do perineal massage prior to labor to help avoid tearing and episiotomy. During labor, warm compresses and support will not only help prevent tears/cuts but w...
6 Year Old Behavior... Ugh!
Asked by D.D. from Chicago
on April 10, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter who is in 1st grade, a great student, a very sweet intelligent child and very respectful to everyone she speaks to. She is very well spok...
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- Have you had a chance to sit in on your daughters class? Short Story: When my son was in 3rd grade he was attending a private Christian School. Paying big money y...
- That number 4 sees a lot of behaviors because of her older siblings. Things that those older siblings would have never done. My two year old called her older sister ...
- I am right there with you. I have a 10 year old and a 6 year old. She is an angel with everyone else. Her teacher loves her. She excels in the classroom. When she gets...
Help My Daughter Wont Keep Pjs On
Asked by M.R. from Boston
on October 17, 2006
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hi i have a problem that i need advice on my little girl who is 22 months old keeps taking her pjs off at night and taking her diaper off i have tryed putting the diap...
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- Hello M., I had the very same problem with my son. We had to use some drastic measures but it worked. First: Get some cloth diaper pins(the ones with the plastic b...
- As long as her room is warm enough and you have a waterproof mattress pad on her bed let her go naked. My son did this for a while. I would wake up and he would have n...
- My daughter starting potty training at 1 1/2 also. When she takes off her diaper that probably means she pee'd and is now noticing the feeling and doesn't like it.If...
Need Some Support
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on July 24, 2008
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Hi ladies: been a lurker at the site for awhile but decided to ask for some support. I need some words of wisdom about how to get more joy out of my current situation....
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- Hi E.: Any way you could trade kid care with a neighbor or friend? Even a three hour break with your husband (you could go to Studio Movie Grill - getting dinner a...
- Dear E., When I read your story, I felt for you & the feelings of joylessness you are experiencing right now. I'm not working at the moment and I feel that God h...
- E., Join a church! There are lots of free or almost free ladies activities and they usually provide childcare. It would give you a break from the kids and get you in ...
Seeking a Good Orthodontist in the Batavia Area
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on September 21, 2008
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Our dentist referred our 8 year old son to an orthodontist. The doctor he referred us to is Dr. Gary Lippincott or Dr. Jacqueline Zimmer. Does anyone have any exper...
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- We see Dr. Kelly in St. Charles and really like him. It's a father/son practice and not one of these places where you feel like a cattle call. My son just had his br...
- Look up Timothy Clare - he's awesome and I know he has an office nearby. He's so great with kids - he wears goofy hats and has video games and monthly drawings for co...
- Hi JC, My daughter saw Dr. Zimmer for orthodontic services over the last 18 months. Her work is impeccable!! Every appointment was on time and the office is very ...
Any Suggestions on Dealing Headstrong, Overactive 2 1/2 Year Old Son...
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on March 11, 2008
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I am at my wits end with my 2 1/2 year old son. He is sweet most of the time, but if he doesn't get his way - WATCH OUT!! He throws whatever is in his reach. I try ...
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- I hate to tell you this, but he sounds like a normal two-year old! I work with children this age and these behaviors are common in one and a half - three year olds (...
- Hi Lisa, You have received amazing information from a very supportive group of women who have all been in your shoes. Every one of these ideas work. Do you know ...
- If time outs do not work take away a toy(one he likes), start a sticker shart so he can earn a sticker for behaving well all day. If he is a terror when out stop what ...
