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Need Help with 11 Year Old Son Behavior Problems
Oct 29, 2009 ... giving each kid solo time- just a trip to get a hot chocolate, .... spanking a child but the Bible says spare the rod spoil the child. ...
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- You have received great advice. It's tough on the other kids as well but they could be contributing too. We have the same issue with my 9 year old. It's a need for ...
- I agree with Barefoot G. There is a book which is about this technique, but I cannot remember what it is. A very good friend used it and got very quick and permanent...
- I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers given that I only have an 18 mos old son, but I have been reading the book "Boundaries with Kids" by Cloud and Townsend...
First Time Mom Seeking Mom's Advice About Labor/Childbirth
With my third, I used a hot tub to relieve pain, had the baby at home with a .... I had Crippling Scoliosis and I have a steel rod on 3/4 of my spine. ...
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- DEAR D. HI MY NAME IS M. I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN THE PAIN THE DOCOTORS HAVE MEDICINE FOR THAT IT HELPS ALOT LIKE YOU SAID EVERYBODIES DIFFERENT SOME OF US WERE IN LABOR A...
- D., I have had two children. My first was completely natural, nothing at all for the pain. I have been present at and assisted in several births. Yes, there is pain an...
- I also had the peridural and I tell you I was worried like you were. I hate pain... no I HATE PAIN!!!!! But I tell you what my son's (first born) del was the best. I w...
Thermal Curtains - Do They Really Work?
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on October 18, 2008
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Hello moms, I'm thinking about buying the thermal curtains and was wondering if they really work. Obviously there are holes all around, like in between the curtain rod...
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- Hi Y., We bought room darkening thermal roman shades for the windows in each of our kids' rooms. I think they work a little. Not great, but better than if there was...
- Y.: I used to work at Country Curtains (you can order from them online or they have a store in Naperville). They have insulated curtains and yes, they work. You hav...
- I've seen insulating curtains in catalogs like Home and Hearth. The best pair of curtains I had were heavy duty silk that were lined and were very generous on both si...
Stain Removal Question
Asked by B.P. from Abilene
on July 9, 2008
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Hi, Ladies!
I goofed yesterday! I have a cotton shirt that I hang to dry and in my haste I just threw it over the shower curtain rod instead of getting a hanger an...
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- Saturate the rust with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt, then lay it in the sun. If this doesn't work, re-apply lemon juice and salt and pour hot or boiling water th...
- I like Whink rust stain remover. It is in a small brown plastic bottle and you get it in the cleaning isle. Test on small area. Good luck.
- I've not had any personal experience with rust, but I've had tons of luck with other stains and the OxyClean spray you can buy in the laundry aisle. Good luck and h...
Nemo Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by B.H. from Houston
on July 25, 2008
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I am having a Nemo birthday party for my son. I am looking for creative ideas on decorating(beyond store bought items), activities and food. I want to serve something ...
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- On familyfun.com they made a blue jello with gummy fish in it that was really cool. The cake was a fish shape and the scales were flat circle shaped candys. You could...
- I love kids parties that are creative. I makes it fun for the parents too! How about real goldfish, the cheapie ones, in goldfish bowls they can also be a party favo...
- I had a fishing party for my son years back. I purchased colorful fishing hats (they were thin and inexpensive and would be great for the beach too)and a fish box for...
Potty Training Hell!
Asked by B.A. from Eugene
on January 2, 2010
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My son is 3 1/4 and we have been trying to potty train him for 3 months. He's got the peepee thing almost down but still has an accident or two a week and needs to be...
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- Have him clean it up, with your supervision. Tell him to put the poop in the potty, get his underwear to the washing machine, and give him a quick bath everytime it h...
- He is battling you for control, so give it to him. Tell him it is his choice if he goes in his pants, and his problem. Make him clean up his own mess, washout his ow...
- I am the mother of four kiddos and I have two fully potty trained kiddos (10 and 6), one partially potty-trained (almost 4), and one not (2). My older two didn't fu...
Solar Screens - Worth It? Just Plain Ugly?
Asked by P.L. from Dallas
on May 30, 2006
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we're pretty new to Texas and have yet to spend a summer here, but are getting the feeling its hot & sunny for many months. A window guy was suggesting solar screens ...
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- Hi, We built our current home 4 years ago. This is the second home we built. The first one was when we didn't know anything. We installed solar screens the first summe...
- Hey, there! Where are you from? Yes, it is HOT, HOT, HOT in Texas...and it seems like it never ends! We relocated from N. California and still aren't used to so man...
- I've seen them on houses and agree that they are ugly. I don't know why people put them in the front of their house. I don't think they're a problem in the back, but...
How Do I Get the Stink Out of Dark Towels?
Asked by L.W. from Los Angeles
on May 25, 2009
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Hey Moms,
My dark brown and navy blue towels stink! I've washed them in hot water with 2 capfuls of concentrated laundry detergent. I have also tried adding some ...
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- Dear L.: I use ammonia, the lemon-scented one, and it works great. I put about a cup per load in. Cheap and easy! Best wishes, M.
- Hi L., I have a Shaklee business and let me tell you...our laundry products are the best. They're natural (made from corn and coconut), non-toxic, safe, efficient, ...
- Pine-Sol. My husband is a group exercise instructor (great body...stinky, stinky clothes). He puts in about a cup. They smell a bit like Pine-Sol, but it's much better...
Ladies I Need Some Advice!
Asked by R.H. from Denver
on August 30, 2008
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Hello Ladies...I have two wonderful little boys and am lucky enough to be a stay at home mom. But, lately my husband feels as though noone in the world appreciates hi...
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- You "get" to have these things? Being a stay at home mom, you "get" nothing but love,vomit,poop,throw up,and nasty diapers. Do not get me wrong, I have two boys ages3&...
- Many husbands that I know (including my own) think that stay at home moms have it easy. This is a point of contention in many of my friends' marriages. I think that wo...
- in a very loving and prayerful way way (that means pray for help), tell him that he would be happier if he wasn't so focused on himself.
Daughter's Reaction to Grandma's Discipline "Normal"?
Asked by A.W. from Grand Rapids
on April 13, 2009
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Hi Moms,
A couple weeks ago, my MIL babysat both my kids overnight. I know it can be stressful for her to have them both together, but she would take Nick alone fo...
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- Hi A., I would have a sit down talk with her. Involve your husband as well. I walked in on ANYONE screaming at my kids I would probably freak out. There is no reas...
- There are some people that just can't deal with certain personalitys... Or ages... Or sexes... I would talk to her about it and ask her what the screaming was about...
- I think your MIL was completely out of line to scream at your daughter in that way, especially over something as trivial as a puzzle piece. I completely support your ...