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When Neighborhood Kids Are Naughty at Your House What Do You Do?
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- I'm sorry you have to be so stressed over this situation T.. What you did was just fine. I've threatened to send kids home if the behavior continues but have never d...
- Whenever my kids have friends over, I treat them just like they were my own. If they are misbehaving, I get after them like I would my own. I tell the parents of their...
- Dear T., Do not beat yourself up. You did nothing wrong. You did the right thing. When you have a child it is your responsibility to keep them safe. I have some neig...
In-Laws & Pot - Need Input
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- I feel bad for you and your husband in the decision you have to make, but I totally agree with you. I have had some issues with my mother as well, so I completely unde...
- Hello, I am sorry you have to deal with this. You are doing the right thing. I know it is hard but your baby is more important then your inlaws feelings. Feelings can...
- Wow... What a crazy situation! You have 1,000% done the right thing though. You are only responsible for how you handle yourself. They can rant and rave, and it is...
Major Problems W/ Mother-in-law
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- You got some good responses so I'll keep it short. One of the main reasons my parents divorced (I was in 6th grade at the time) was because my dad never stood up for m...
- I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. This sounds very familiar. The dynamics changed with my MIL when we had our first child as well. We tried talking to he...
- C.: Sorry for all you are going through. You have to see your mil's point of view too. She has raised your husband and probably does know about how much she can fee...
Need Suggestions for Bath Soap/lotion for Sensitive Skin and Ezcema.
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- Hi N.: I've been to the dermatologist for my son's issues. She simply suggested Aveeno for the bath and lotion. Is really rough areas she suggested Eucerine. ...
- The only products that worked for ezcema in our house was Shaklee baby and laundry products. I can happily say we are ezcema free.
- I have a 15 month old little boy who has the same. When it flares up I bathe him in baby oatmeal bath. It seems to soothe his skin. Then I put a lot of baby powder on ...
Yogurt for a 71/2 Month Old
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- Definately wait. Obviously if your pediatrician is telling you to wait, then wait. Many children develop peanut allergies because of something the parent gave the chil...
- If you are really anxious about him trying yogurt- go for it!...It is no different then the formula...which is whey based...he may spit up...may not though. As far as...
- Hi M., We did YoBaby after 6 months, and before DD was on whole milk. She did fine with it. Our girl is the same way with textures. She used to gag all the time if t...
Potentially Awkward Baby Shower...
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- Dear C., There is not much that I can really add to the advice that has been given already, but I do have a couple of things to say. #1 My daddy always told me that ...
- I'm so sorry that you have had to go through these problems. I think ultimately forgiveness will help you get beyond how you feel right now... something to work towar...
- My niece was getting married. My SIL's mom was throwing a shower. She decided a week before the shower, she didn't want any of my family to come. My mother was actu...
Toxic SIL
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- Honestly I think most families have similar situations. My hubby and I have this on both sides. We have learned that making comments about the behavior only makes it ...
- I've been dealing with a very similar situation myself only it's my husband's only sibling. She is quite literally, the devil. Of course my inlaws think their little (...
- I have read all the responses to date and many of them are right on - do not pay attention to those that tell you that you are in the wrong. I have been with my husban...
Making Frozen Green Beans
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- Here's what I do, and my daughter now does the same thing because her family loves them too. In fact she can hardly make enough! When I make a roast, I put it in the ...
- Make sure you don't thaw them first, the excess water will ruin their texture. All frozen vegetables should be cooked over med-high heat from a frozen state.
- I usually steam them - it helps with the texture. What I really like are the french cut green beans. I saute them in a skillet with either a tiny bit of olive oil or...
My Son Has Terrible Eczema!!!
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- Hi L., Not sure if you have something to help your son, but my son also has eczema and I've tried almost all the things that everyone is suggesting. I've had prescr...
- Ask about atopiclair its a good moisterizer. It was prescribe to my son it works wonders. He has not had a outbreak for a year and a half. You should also make sure ch...
- Hi L.! My 3 y/o daughter also has terrible eczema. We've tried every cream-RX and natural-there is. We've done NAET treatments, allergy tests, elimination diets, multi...
Fires from Static Electricity in Laundry
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- I noticed that you said that your husbands doctor said no fabric softner at all. Downy now makes one that is scent free. You may check with them to see if you can us...
- Hi M., Like others have already said: Switch to a natural (phosphate and SLS free) detergent. I use Mrs. Meyer's, which is sold at Target, Whole Foods, and Centra...
- Clean out the dryer lint trays. Hang nylon items or thin cotton items on coat hangers. If you have a stair railing or can install a rod in your laundry room, you can...