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Memory Issues... Can't Still Be Baby Brain, Right?
Asked by J.F. from Denver
on August 20, 2011
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I am really concerned and thought I would ask you ladies what you think before I run to the doc freaking out.
I just turned 36 and I have 2 kids 16 months apart. Th...
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- That started happening to me, to the point that I was a little afraid I had early-onset alzheimers or something. I began having other medical issues (weight gain, skin...
- Don't be so hard on yourself. You are not the only one this happens to, you ar on overload...running a house, raising kids, starting a biz of some sort, cooking dinner...
- You probably just have too much on your mind. I lost my keys the other day (as I do VERY often) and found them an hour later. Tucked in the couch. Oops. You are not al...
Vocabulary Games
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on March 11, 2010
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I have a very bright 7 year old son who is experimenting with language lately. I was wondering if anyone has any fun vocabulary games that they play with their kids? ...
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- I used to say a word (like one that we read in a book) and then go back and forth using different words for that word. I also would go on "dictionary hunts" and look ...
- A thesaurus could be fun. Also, head it off. Be clear and firm that those are words which are unacceptable and there will be clear non negotiable consequences if h...
- Apples to Apples is an excellent game. In terms of forbidden words - that is totally normal at his age. Don't over-react, and don't laugh - simply look right into his...
Gift Suggestions for Friend Who Is Doing Semester Abroad in Barcelona
Asked by B.B. from New York
on January 5, 2011
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We have gotten super close to our old babysitter. She is going to be doing a semester abroad in Barcelona and want to send her off with something that will be helpful...
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- I googled Books About Tapas Bars in Barcelona and about a thousand guide books came up. I'm sure B&N, Borders, or even Amazon has a few. I would LOVE that if I were go...
- A travel guide with train and bus route info, popular weekend destinations, etc. Get one with a big map inside it. Lonely Planet ones are great. Also a phrasebook wit...
- I would suggest a prepaid phone card, pre-stamped post cards with a few pre-addressed to your children, a plug "adapter" so her appliances will work abroad, maybe a Vi...
Good Mp3 Player for 7 Year Old?
Asked by A.W. from Amarillo
on September 5, 2010
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Hey mamas, I am trying to get a jump on Christmas shopping. I'd like to get my 7 1/2 year old daughter an mp3 player. I have an ipod Nano, but it was about $175 and ...
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- I know this in the wrong direction with your money, but the ipod touch is amazing. It is like a mini computer, connects to wifi. My 8 year old looks at Presidents, s...
- When my daughter was younger we had a Disney Mix stick, it was great for her, just enough. And she loved it! They have a few different kinds. Sometimes you can find ...
- The basic difference between iPod and other MP3 players, is that iPod uses songs in a third format (AAC) in addition to MP3 and WMA. MP3 players only use the last two ...
5Th Grader Having Reading and Comprehension Problems
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on October 23, 2008
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I am looking for a great place or person that can help tutor my son. He is having problems with reading/comprehension. I have tried Sylvan for a year and to say the l...
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- Hi M., My son is also in fifth grade. He is quite smart, but not real motivated. He does well in all areas of school, but I have noticed his reading comprehension h...
- Teacher supply stores will have a section on reading comprehension. There are ones with short stories based on true events, science, and other more interesting stories...
- I have a million suggestions... I am trying to think of which is best for reading comprehension. How do you know it is reading comprehension? There are so many facets ...
Bassinets and Diapers
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi,
I would like to know if anyone has a Cariboo bassinet for sale which is either new or barely used and in good condition. I am also interested in finding out about...
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- We used Tiny Tots (they serve the entire Bay Area - not sure where you are located) however they belong to a larger nationwide network or affiliation and I'm sure can ...
- Hi S.! I just have to say congratulations on your soon to arrive baby and I'm so happy that you're considering using cloth on your baby. There are so many benefits t...
- I used cloth diapers with delivery services (Tiny Tots, I think) with my first child. We manage to stay with them for about 6 months but my husband was never really th...
Middle Sch Homework Probs - How to Teach Organization?
Asked by A.B. from Charlotte
on March 6, 2010
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I've been reading other posts about homework probs http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/16262700850911182849
http://www.mamapedia.com/questions/18155724183575789569 ...
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- Same problems with my son who is a bit younger and I'm just starting on the path of changing diet and trying to get him more organized. His teacher says he needs meds...
- There is a yahoo discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dysgraphia/ for parents of kids that have handwriting difficulties(dysgraphia). There have been many...
- Here is what I learned in my study skills class - you can take it or leave it. Purchase a binder for each class (get the kind that has a pocket in the front and bac...
What Is Book Smart?
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on December 20, 2011
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Okay here is the deal, my brother and I always appeared to be equally intelligent. Thing is he studied 24/7, I opened a text book usually after one of my parents hit ...
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- I always thought "book smart" meant educated, as in you studied and read lots of books and/or were classically educated, vs. "street smart" as in having sharp common s...
- I think you have unresolved issues with your brother and your parents who hit you. Book smart? You read, you learn and/or enjoy reading. Blessings....
- My husband is book smart. He can tell you the in's and out's of computers, sports, video games, anything. However, ask him to give our 7-year-old some Advil and he c...
Kindle and Other Electronic Books
Asked by S.B. from Minneapolis
on April 7, 2010
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My question is to moms who own one of these - do you like it? Was it worth the money? How "fragile" are they? Are the books expensive to download? Can you download...
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- I have a Kindle2 and love it. Its easy to use and not I'd guess not super fragile, but not exactly hardy either! I bought a leather case for mine, since I'm pretty klu...
- I have a first edition Kindle... I LOVE IT! I carry it with me everywhere. My kids think I am crazy because I always have it with me, but it comes in handy a while b...
- I have a Barnes & Noble nook also. Kristi H. highlights the good features of it, like that you can get ebooks from other sources besides B&N. I love having an ereade...
JFF- YIKES!! Change the Station!
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on May 16, 2011
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Okay... lets start the sexually explicit song list. Love the song, hate the song... those songs you just do NOT want your elementary schooler bursting into song with t...
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- my 4 year old likes system of a down and i have to edit the songs for her...
- I'm your Man - Leonard Cohen ~Sexiest song EVER made! Gets me all squirmy every time I hear it. I LOVE it when my husband sings it to me...but SO NOT for lil' ears!!
- The other night we had the digital music (80's) channel on TV. What was on RIGHT when the TV came on? "I Want Your Sex" by George Michael. Hmmm. And of course, my ...
