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Convertible Carseats
Asked by J.O. from Sacramento
on March 31, 2009
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Hi there,
I am currently researchng new carseats for my baby boy. I cannot decide between the Britax Marathon and the Britax Boulevard. Any moms out there have th...
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- I have the Marathon and love it. It's gone through a lot with my 2 1/2 year old son. It's easy to disassemble when needed for cleaning and has great safety features.(i...
- I own both, but we only use the Marathon as a spare in my husband's car. Both of my youngest kids have a Boulevard and I have no complaints (nor do they). It is easy...
- Hi J., I have both carseats ~ the Marathon for my first born and we went with the Boulevard for our second child. They are both wonderful carseats, so either choic...
Meal Suggestions for 15 Month Old
Asked by A.R. from Chicago
on January 28, 2009
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Can anyone give me some suggestions on what to feed my son. I feel like I feed him the same things. Some of the things he eats so far are: hot dogs, pastina with the l...
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- Hi A.. :) I totally am in the same boat. I love to cook but rarely have the time. Here are a few things that I didn't read in other posts that I do with my 15 mont...
- I have this copy from parent magazine of all kinds of finger foods, maybe you could look it up in their archives--I have loaned it to someone in my building, but if yo...
- For my daughter, I fix her rice (which she loves), but I sneak in various vegetables. She loves it! Especially, when it is fried rice with veggies.
Need Help with Potty Training!
Asked by S.J. from Boston
on June 26, 2011
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My 2.5 year old will be starting preschool in 2 months and has to be potty trained to go to school. We introduced the potty to her a while ago, and she can go no. 1 an...
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- I would stick with underwear ALL day, EVERY day for at least a week. Diapers only at nap time & bed time. I wouldn't expect your child to catch on in one day, it takes...
- i agree with a lot of the other moms- she's not ready. it's too bad that school isn't willing to work with her. maybe a smaller school, maybe a daycare or another faci...
- You will NOT win this one.....no one can control another persons bladder.....ultimately if you keep pushing her you will delay her even more.....
Fed up with Ped's Office
Asked by H.W. from Erie
on January 23, 2008
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I was hoping I could get some opinions. I have 2 boys, ages 3 and 2 that were preemies. Their ped is the same neonatologist that they saw in the NICU. He is a very ...
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- I don't know where you are from, but I work in a Peds office, and I'm absolutely crazy about all of the doctors. They're all very friendly, and seem concerned and hel...
- There are plenty of wonderful pediatricians out there. You should not have to put up with all that you have. Find another good doctor! I had to go through 3 doctors u...
- If you're looking for a new doctor (any doctor) set up an "interview" appointment. Most offices will do it for no charge and it will give you a chance to see if you li...
Children and Chores
Asked by T.R. from Green Bay
on May 14, 2010
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Okay few questions on the whole "chore" subject.. I have 2 girls at home who are 11 and 8yrs old. What chores are reasonable chores its "okay" for them to do. They com...
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- My daughter who turns 10 in a few months gets $1 per grade level a week. So right now she gets $4 a week for doing her chores. She has to fold and put away her cloth...
- In our house we do chores because we are all part of the family. I don't get paid for doing dishes and neither do they. I have 4 kids. We have a system that I sta...
- I can tell you what we do for our 7yo... but it's just what we do: Daily Chores: Before School - Breakfast (cereal) (( I make brunch at 10, but he's hypoglycem...
I Can't Keep Up!
Asked by G.M. from Salt Lake City
on July 7, 2008
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I am a SAHM with 3 sweet little girls, ages 3 and under. Before having children, I was working full time as a social worker, maintaining our home, basically staying o...
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- Maybe check out flylady.net I'm the same way, but check that out and see if it will work for you :)
- My mom told me once - "If you've accomplished one thing that day, then you've had a good day." I've kept that in mind and it's really eased my stress. Just figure ou...
- I also have 3 under the age of 3, WAHM (run my own business) and am also losing my mind-- seat of the pants, nerves and all-- Let me know when you find a solution! ...
Setting up a Household Schedule
Asked by H.D. from Minneapolis
on April 15, 2008
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Hi! I'm a new mom to 3 through international adoption. Son is 10, daughter is 8 and youngest daughter is 3. Wonderful beautiful children! We've been home with them...
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- I'm a Payroll SHE (Sidetracked Home Executive) and I third, fourth (?) Lea's suggestion for Flylady.net. You'll love her motto, "You're not behind! Jump in where you a...
- Hi H., I hear you! I stay at home and I still have that problem. I was going to suggest the fly lady like Lea did but here is something that might help for dinne...
- You have a lot on your plate. It's going to take a while before you get a hang of juggling it all. Don't judge yourself by what you think others are capable of doing a...
Homework Help!!
Asked by N.D. from Reno
on September 19, 2009
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I have a ten year old daughter who is bipolar and ADD, she is very smart! I have been told this by ALL her teachers =} Her test are way above average, and she has reci...
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- Does she have a 504 plan or an IEP? With her diagnosis she can qualify for either. I have a 504 for my youngest -- ADHD, and an IEP for my gifted, yet ADD/Aspergers d...
- to hlep her sit down and finish it, baroque music. It helped me and my sister immensely when we were kids. As to organization, maybe hava a special folder that the h...
- hope u dont think im nuts, but for a joke my mom tied a red string around my finger to remind me of something, it worked, lol. how about buying ur daughter rings fo...
Should I Even Consider Divorce?
Asked by R.L. from Sacramento
on February 20, 2008
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I got married 4 years ago. I met my husband in my early 40's. Now we have a 2 year old son. My husband is going to be 50 soon and I'll be in my mid 40's. He was marrie...
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- Hi there RL, Gosh this is a really tough situation. I personally would not recommend divorce at this time. Although it sounds as if he is a lazy lout that isn't a ...
- I am not saying you SHOULD get a divorce, but those who have written that you MUST not get a divorce for the sake of your child and the 45 other reasons, many of which...
- I don't even know where to start. I guess I can begin with: I am sorry that you are in this situation and more sorry for your little boy. No one has a perfect marri...
Good Way to Lose Weight for Mom Who Is Still Nursing Her 1 Year Old?
Asked by M.B. from Seattle
on August 31, 2009
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I'm over 40, so I know it will be challenging. I've tried South Beach before and it worked, but not sure I'm ready to do that one again. The first phase is kind of bru...
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- Hi M., You might try CINCH after nursing and Shaklee's regular protein now. Using Cinch after you finish nursing will not only help you lose weight but takes inche...
- Losing weight is very hard - even if you're not nursing. I lost 30-35 lbs within a year after each one of my babies. What I did wasn't one of the special diets. I st...
- Weight Watchers has a special program for nursing moms. It makes sure you get enough calories and nutrients to produce enough milk, while still losing weight yourself....
