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How Do I Get Child to Take Medicine?
Another idea would be to watch Mary Poppins and make a big deal out of the " spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down" scene. You could sing the song, ...
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- I know this is an old post - but don't forget that the new recommendations are that young children should not be given OTC cough/cold meds of any kind. For cough,...
- Another idea is to put Vicks vapor rub on the bottom of their feet and put socks on them before they go to bed. Sounds crazy but usually works much better than any or...
- Dear C.: I am in the same boat! I use a) homeopathy (the dissolving white tablets are easy and fun to take) for coughs, b) I use liquid Chinese herbal formulas f...
Costumes and Halloween for a 16 Month Old?
Sep 8, 2009 ... Mary Poppins 4. Little Orphan A. (My sister was in 6th grade for this though and is still humiliated.) 5. The Cat in the Hat 6. A. Oakley ...
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- Hi M., I dressed my daughter as a pumpkin when she was 16 months old. She's 3 1/2 year old now, and this year she told me that she wanted to be sleeping beauty bec...
- When my son was around 2 he went as a giraffe. I found a costume that went over his clothes and he wore brown boots. It even had a hat attached that was the giraffe he...
- I love your idea with the pumpkin patch! I think animal costumes are cute for little ones - you can only do it for so long!!!!! My son will be a lion (he'll be 16 mo...
Obsessed with the TV
I still remember him reenacting the scene of Step in Time from Mary Poppins as he jumped up and down in my living room. He would wake up at 6:30 a.m. and go ...
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- When my daughter starting throwing tantrums because she wanted the TV on because she was dependent on it, I quit cold turkey for a bout a week she watched nothing. Th...
- I don't think this is a phase! I would have a set TV time, rather than off and on throughout the day. Toddlers do so well when they know exactly what to expect. If ...
- Dear E., I agree with Denise, however do not beat yourself up most of us have used tv for a break throughout our hectic day. Being a stay at home mom is the most d...
10 Month Old Still up 3-4X/night
... short season Im sorry youre tired No mom is Mary Poppins all the time and your threeyearold likely thinks youre plenty fun so hang in there Best wishes ...
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- I second the No Cry Sleep Solution, it did wonders with my first who was the worst sleeper of all time, and it is helping me train my new one.
- Hi A., This is such a tough situation. I was there with my first son some 6 years ago. I remember keeping a journal each night of how often he was up, what I did ...
- Is your little one starting to teethe? Around 9 months mine started to pop two out and even though his sleeping was getting better it suddenly got much worse. Once t...
How to Teach a Child to Swallow a Pill or Capsule?
Just like Mary Poppins said, Just a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down. I don't understand that if u asked for a liquid, why the dr. didn't just ...
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- He is thinking too much about how to get the pill down. I'm sure hes swallowed meat or gum or candy larger than the pill. Getting him to relax will be hard. Before he ...
- Tell him it is no different than swalowing food - much smaller in fact. Then dip the pill/capsule in applesausce (so it doen't stick to his tongue), tel him to put it...
- I put the pill in the back of their throat and gave them a TABLESPOON of applesauce to swallow in one big gulp. When they got that all down to a science, I started wi...
Seeking Movie Ideas for Thoughtful 5 y.o. Boy Who Is Fearful of "Scary" Stuff
As far as movies go: Finding Nemo, Mary Poppins, Over the Hedge, Goofy Movie, Curious George, Tinkerbell (maybe too girly), and Shrek (this is iffy). ...
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- I have a boy who is the same way. I have moving from "Feature Films For Families" movies. You can call 1-800-FAMILY-TV or go online to www.familyfilms.com. They are...
- Have you tried 3-2-1-penguins? They are really good and always have a "moral of the story" at the end. I have 2 kids that are 5 and 10 and they love them. The movies a...
- My 4 1/2 year old girl is the same way! We started with Pooh and VeggieTales, too. She specifically doesn't like "bad guys." For some reason, though, she loves Dumbo, ...
Age Recommendation for Madagascar 2/ Movie Suggestions
How 'bout these: An American Tale, Mary Poppins, Charlotte's Web, Babe, The Princess Bride, Toy Story, Enchanted, The Lion King, Dumbo, Brother Bear, ...
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- I think Cars would be entertaining for both. Disney is a pretty good source of movies for little ones but keeping in mind that one of the kids is 2, you can't assume ...
- I've got a 3yr old and a 8yr old and it's hard to find a movie they can both watch togeter for them both to be happy. Our DVD players can play seperate or together wh...
- If I remember right Madagascar 2 does have a few mild cuss words which is what probably got it the PG rating. I let my two boys watch the moving and sure enough they ...
Siblings at Home Birth
She took them out to dinner and then watched Mary Poppins with them in the basement. They were welcome to be there, but chose to just hang out together, ...
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- If that's what you want and the child(ren) are willing to participate, then it should be your decision. If I had another child and my Evee was old enough, I would let ...
- If you're fine with it and she's fine with it, then that's all that matters! Make sure you get lots of attention for yourself to assist with your L&D. Respect her de...
- N., We had my 3 1/2 year old and my 5 year old at the birth of my daughter. We prepared them like you. We also had my Mother with them and she brought them in and...
Need DVD Recommendations for 2 Year Old on 5 Hour Flight
My friend said Mary Poppins is a great movie for that age too. Her kids liked all the music and that there are cartoons and real people. Enjoy your trip. ...
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- Lots of good recommendations! My daughter loved a DVD my Mother-in-law had gotten called Little Brown Bear. It has several short episodes. My daughter also likes a Win...
- I know you were only asking about DVDs, but thought I'd give some other ideas that worked for us when the kids were little, 2 or 3 yrs: a pack of colored popscicle ...
- I Dig Dirt!! Curious George. our 2 year old son also loves snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding and surfing videos, so if you're into a sport like that. of course, Th...
Having a Hard Time Trying to Teach My 4 Year Old!!!!
At 4 my son knew all about Women's sufferage and the fight for the vote because he loved the movie Mary Poppins and there is a song about it, ...
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- Try using a timer (egg timer with the sand). Don't spend 45 minutes on anything. Try teaching in an active way. He doesnt' have to do worksheets to show he knows the m...
- Hi, Your son is only 4, now is the time to play and have fun!!! I have twin first grade boys who are also full of energy. There are so many things you can do if you wa...
- Your son doesn't have ADD/ADHD. He is normal! I work with kids who have these sorts of "symptoms" and it has to do with misunderstood words. If you have something t...
