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How Do You Keep Your Child in Bed???
Read all 5 responses: "So my son has finally figured out how to get out of his crib. We converted it to a toddler bed (which he loves) and put a guard rail ...
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- You are too funny! I don't think any mom figured this one out! Actually, all my children by 3 y/o would not nap, but they would sleep 12 to 14 hours a night.I figured ...
- maybe push his naptime back an hour, so then he really is ready. Or just skip naps on some days, put him to bed earlier on those days, and then the rest of the days, ...
- Never did figure that one out! LOL I believe what we did at that stage was to let him lie on his bed and watch a DVD and sometimes he would fall asleep....... Try t...
When Did You Put Your Child in a Toddler Bed?
Read all 25 responses: "Hello, I have a 11 month old that has been sleeping in a pack and play but on the top part that makes into a bassinet and is almost ...
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- my son was 2 when i first got him into his own bed. problem was he syill had to sleep in my room with me... so i had to beds i one little room. but the move from my ro...
- I have a 2 1/2 year old and he is is still in a crib, but when we go places we still use the pack -n- play. We just take out the top bassinet part and put the mattres...
- I moved my boys into toddler beds at just over 2 years old. Maybe consider buying a used crib that converts to a toddler bed then you can still keep them in the crib a...
What Is an Appropriate Christmas Gift for Your Child Care Provider?
Read all 9 responses: "Since the holidays are around the corner I've started to put my shopping list together but I have no idea what is an appropriate gift ...
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- Usually I give my daycare person something I know that she can use for herself. I have given her gift certs to the place I know she gets her nails done. Gift cards f...
- I just watched the Today show on this topic. They say that if you pay someone in cash that that can be an okay way to give a gift. They said to give a monetary value o...
- Honestly if I even got a card I would be touched!
How to Teach Your Child Use Zip Cup or Straw
Read all 9 responses: "My daugther is 11 month. I have tried since she is 6 month to drink from the zip cup but she didn't want and push the cup or use it ...
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- My son also drank less once we switched from the bottle. We had a lot of luck getting my son to drink from a straw when we used the iplay straw bottle. http://www.b...
- To teach her to use a straw, use a juice box - put the straw in her mouth and then squeeze the box to force a little juice up the straw until she gets a taste of it, a...
- Drink some water with a straw in front of her and then offer her some. Hold the water in the straw and then slowely drip the water into her mouth. She will think thi...
Should You Make Your Child Take Band If He Says He Does Not Want to Anymore?
Aug 14, 2009 ... Read all 37 responses: "My son is starting highschool in just a few weeks. He has been playing saxaphone for the last two years in middle ...
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- Fine arts is a requirement in school. If he doesnt want to play music, perhaps he can study the great masters and composers. Or he may wish to go toward some other cre...
- That is so tough...I don't have a teenager...so it's hard to try and give advice, so I thought I'd just share my thoughts and experience. I was in the orchestra all t...
- The question is why does he REALLY want to quit? From what you have already said, it sounds like there might be some underlying reason that you need to address more & ...
What Age Did You Switch Your Child to the "Big Kid" Bed??
Read all 13 responses: "Okay Moms, My son is now 2 1/2 and I'm having another one in less than 2 weeks but my 2 yr old is still in his crib.
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- Hi N....I was in your boat and I kept my toddler in his crib until he was 3 (he felt safe and secure in it) our motto is "No fuss, no move" or (if it isn't broke don't...
- To much change at once, might make him act out. I left my girls in their crib till they tried to climb out of it, then I took the front off their crib <converable...
- We moved our oldest to a big boy bed (we skipped the toddler bed altogether - such a WASTE of money) when he was 21 months old. We bought the extra long bed rails fro...
Labeling Your Child's Clothing
Read all 7 responses: "My daughter is in pre-school and they asked that we label all of her clothes (coats, mittens, hats, bots, etc.).
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- I label the tags with a sharpie, just with the last name or the first initial of our last name in case I used the clothes again with a future child (and I did, less th...
- I know it's a pain to label everything, but it can be really helpful. It's not just about an item getting returned to you if it's lost. It enables the staff to resol...
- I wrote both of my children's names on small pieces of fabric with a sharpie and stitched it into one of the inside seams on the clothes. I donate all of their clothe...
How Do You Organize Your Child's Closet/clothes???
Read all 25 responses: "Hello, I am a working mom of two little girls, 4 and 12mo. I have had a burning question for four years now that I've wanted to ask ...
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- My children ages 20months and 4.5years have all their clothing minus expensive suits/dresses/shoes at thier disposal at all times in their dresser. I have thier dresse...
- Hi N., I hang all shirts, dresses and overalls. Matching pants get hung on the hanger under the shirt. Only jeans, shorts, jammies, onzies, undies and socks go in t...
- I just saw my friend's son's closet and was so impressed. She doesn't use a dresser and the clothes aren't hung up either. She has 4 shelves and has everything seperat...
Seeking Advice Regarding Pulling My Son Out of Preschool
Oct 28, 2009 ... I know it's hard to have to stop doing something your child loves because you can't afford it, but in these times, we all have to do it ...
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- The big thing is that your child learns to write in capital and lowercase letters before starting kindergarten. Our son's public school tested kids for that before he ...
- She will be okay. There are a lot of resources online to help provide fun "academic" activities. Make sure she gets lots of interaction with other children. I think ...
- Don't sweat the small stuff! Preschool is fun, can be educational, and is a good opportunity for socializing your child, BUT, plenty of kids do just fine without it. ...
Should I Wean My 1 Year Old from the Breast?
Your child may not want solids yet and there is nothing wrong with that. ..... I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole ...
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- Hey C., I didn't read the last responses so I hope I'm not repeating anything here, but I thought I'd address the night nursing. If you want to help your little ...
- C. ~ I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole years. I wasn't able to do this with either one of my girls (I have never been successfu...
- Honestly, nursing him is the best thing you can do for him. So I would say NO to the weaning, especially since he has little interest in table foods. My dd refus...
