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Cleaning House/Chores for 18 and 21 Year Olds
Asked by H.H. from Atlanta
on July 16, 2008
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I work full time from home. I have 2 adult children - both in college - taking classes now and a husband with 2 jobs! Needless to say we are all very busy! Until the o...
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- I would charge them a considerable amount of rent up front each month for "room and board." Then, if they are helpful during the month, refund some of their money or ...
- Easy, either they help or pay or move. Give them the choice and be sure your husband stands behind you. It is a decision of the owners of the home! Either they pay...
- Easy as pie. Start chrging your kids every time you have to do a chore that was on their list see how fast they are going to do it Or secondly when they want somethi...
2 Month Old Boy Always Hungry
Asked by J.D. from San Antonio
on May 12, 2008
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I am formula feeding my 2 month old son, and he seems to have a HUGE appetite. He was almost 9 lbs at birth and is growing fast (he is already about 12 lbs). He is a...
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- I would always suggest listening to the ped, but from experience with 6 babies, 6-8 oz per feeding has always been fine unless there are medical problems or something....
- His stomach is small so make sure you are buping him every few ounces because then the milk will come up. I wouldn't give him cereal yet until the doctor tells you. M...
- My son was the same way (19 years ago)....I had to start mixing baby cereal in his formula......
Need Ideas to Keep My 16 Month Old Busy on Flight!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on May 3, 2007
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Do any of you Mommy's have any great ideas on how to keep my 16 month old, "busy body" toddler busy on a flight tomorrow for 3 hours?? She loves her Baby Einstein DVD'...
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- DVD is good, but also think of other things when she gets bored with that. a bag of random things, toys, books, things to keep her hands and mind busy. Or she could ...
- If you have a portable DVD player and can take that and those Baby Einstein videos with you, you'll be golden!! Even if she won't use the headphones, just keep the vol...
- I just flew with my daughter a couple months ago when she was 16 months old. Like most everyone has suggested I packed lots of snacks. I had raisins, fruit snacks, t...
Help 10 Month Wakeing up at Night!!!!
Asked by L.W. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2009
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Hello I have a 10 month old boy and he was doing good sleeping all night and now for the past 2 weeks he is getting up anywhere fron 2 to 4 in the am. When he gets up ...
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- Early teething, maybe? They might be growing and uncomfortable, though haven't hit the surface yet. Try to give him some teething gel or Hyland's tablets at night, it...
- I agree that he's probably hungry. My kids were all taking about 32 ounces of formula a day along with baby and/or table food at about 9 months. Then as they took more...
- L., feed him about an hour before bed. It sounds like he is hungry. If he won't take baby cereal,try toast,crackers and cheese,Cheerios,1/2 PB & J or anything else tha...
So Stressed... My 19 Month Old Is Not Listening to Me at All... Help!
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on April 22, 2009
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I am really stressed my beautiful "mellow" baby has turned into a child who tests me at every turn. I get so frustrated and need help on disciplining and controling my...
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- K., This is totally normal at this age. A few tips that helped me: use as few words as possible. Kids that age just won't listen to more than a few words. Don't both...
- One thing that wasn't mentioned yet was that at this age, kids like the reaction they get for things & get a kick outa seeing their moms 'lose it.' So, as hard as it ...
- The battle for control begins... I think what's important at this stage is giving your son the illusion of control by giving him lots of choices you can live with thro...
What Would You Do?
Asked by D.M. from Albuquerque
on April 24, 2008
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Hi! I just won a trip for 2 to LA for the Wango Tango music festival. I thought that maybe I would take my 9 YO daughter since Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers will...
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- My husband works nights too and I have no family close by so I know how hard it is to do anything during that time. Let me know when you are going I could probably wat...
- Definitly go and take your 9 year old daughter, how fun! Think of the great mother/daughter bonding time you will have and memories to last a lifetime. Is there anyo...
- I would go! Farm out your kids! Do you know of anyone one who could come and help? a teachers aid from school? Do your kids have friends that would keep your son? and...
10 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by S.H. from Kansas City
on April 7, 2008
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My son is turning 10 at the end of April. We are having his party at Pump it Up and have invited his class and a few other friends. I am wondering should I provide p...
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- I don't know what 10 year old boys are into anymore; my advice is to ask him what we wants for the cake or cupcakes. If it's a surprise (or if he doesn't care as long...
- 10 is a hard age for cake because he's getting big, but I've had some recent luck impressing some 13 year old boys. You can see them on my myspace page (you don’t h...
- First, Pump it up is a great place. My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday there. For the party favors & cake, ask your son what kind of cake he would like and what...
18 Yr. Old Living at Home, Still in Highschool - Need URGENT HELP!
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on August 16, 2009
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Our 18 yr. old is just starting 12th grade. He is internationally adopted and has serious language difficulties, thus he is behind in school. We have several issues ...
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- T., so sorry you are going through all this. I agree with the other responses that all privileges need to go until he complies with the house rules. Is he interested i...
- ok so i know you said you did not want to throw him out but girl, DO IT!!! he sees it like "well they won't do anything so i can keep doing what i want!!!"he needs to ...
- He is 18 and living in the ways of the world. This destructive path he has chosen will sooner or later reveal the consequences of his actions. I understand that he i...
Weaning My 1-Year-old
Asked by S.R. from San Antonio
on October 26, 2007
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I need help!!!!! My son is now almost 14 months, and I desperately want to wean him. The problem is, he has no intention of stopping anytime soon. He still wants to...
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- Can you put his crib in another room? The den, the living room, the BATH ROOM? I wean at 2 (or so) I use a bottle of water for bed time - and I haven't had a problem...
- Dear S., It has been many years since I breast fed my three babies, but this is what I did with my son. I held and cuddled him a lot, while going through this tran...
- You sound like you are going through the exact same thing I just did with my 16 month old. She sleeps in our room and I had gotten her where she only nursed to go to ...
Why My 3 1/2 Year Old Son Likes to Wear Girl Clothes
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on March 18, 2008
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My 3 year old son loves to dress in girl clothes ( mine included). It all started when he was around 1 1/2 because of his fascination with his girl cousin. He just ado...
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- My sisters boy also dressed in girls clothes for a long time because he admired his older sister. When it came time for kindergarten, he won and wore a dress. The ot...
- Hello, I have a 7 y/o daughter and 3y/o b/g Twins. My son went through a phase of wanting to wear make-up. Crying and the whole bit. I started to schedule little outi...
- I don't think you should worry about it so much. At 3 1/2 your son has plenty of time to get over this phase (and I do think it's a phase) before kindergarten. If you ...
