sidestep
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 47 articles
Power Struggles with Toddlers
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on January 9, 2010
-
How can you sidestep power struggles with toddlers - when they really need to do what it is they are refusing to do?? (like put on winter gear, or go to the toilet.
Answers
- I make a race out of it and that seems to work every time.
- 'Power-struggles' will evolve in various manifestations beyond toddler-hood, in teen-hood and college kids too. A great book is: "How to talk so kids will listen, ...
- My son who is 3.5 is learning numbers right now....so I started giving him "time" to do whatever it is we r "talking" about.e.g. if I asked him to wear his jacket and ...
Where to Rent a Large Van for Vacation / How Much?
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on July 12, 2008
-
We are going to Florida with another family in September and we're thinking about renting a big van and driving together. It needs to comfortably carry 4 adults, 4 ki...
Answers
- C.: I always rent from Enterprise, they have a variety of vans ans SUV's. You could consider renting a 15 passenger. Not sure of the rates,for a van that size but I j...
- My husband travels a lot via air therefore I am always renting a car for him at airports. BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT GOING THROUGH DISCOUNTERS SUCH AS PRICELINE, ETC. You ...
- We have rented several large vans from Enterprise. We usually travel in groups and split the bill. I think last time it was $450, but we got some extras on it and ke...
Travel Info
Asked by C.N. from Dallas
on June 13, 2008
-
Hello!
My name is C.. I have a wonderful Mom who would like to go to Barbados on a family vacation. She is older and has been the best Mom, very sacrificial, a...
Answers
- Go through a travel agent; they can get you a deal when you put airlines, hotel and rental car in a package. We were amazed when we took our kids to Disney World. They...
- C., I would need a little information, but would be glad to check rates for you. I have an online travel agency, Your Ticket To The World. Would need to know when ...
- C., Go ahead and look for deals on airfare, however, any international flight is very expensive. An alternative is to take a cruise to Barbados. Would that please...
Cowgirl Birthday Party Games
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on January 7, 2011
-
My daughter is turning 6 and wants to have a cowgirl party at home. We will have about 12-15 kids ranging in age from 3-8, mostly girls but a few boys. The one activ...
Answers
- Photoshop a picture of your daughter on a horse....print out a lot of Cowboy hats and play "Pin the Hat on ________" - not sitting down, but they can stand in a line...
- I love http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-themes-and-events/themes-a1-388560+1333-1-1.fltr for party supplies. They have craft ideas and kits too. I believe they h...
- We went to a 5 year old party where the mom made each child a horse, It was so fun that my child remembers the party, but not wu ho it was for 4 years later. She used...
What Is the Best Type of Carpet for a Young Family?
Asked by D.C. from Fresno
on February 6, 2011
-
I have two young children and want to replace the carpet in the bedrooms and great room. I want something that is comfortable to walk and sit on. It also need to be ...
Answers
- I'm so glad you are doing a bit of research, especially since you have young children. Keep in mind some carpeting can give off toxic fumes. So you may want to do the ...
- Cut pile berber. We have that throughout our house and it's wonderful! Very comfortable and ours has a great, slight freckled coloring to it that hides everything. Rea...
- Whatever you decide, if you get carpeting, get the most expensive padding you can afford. Your carpet will last much longer and look better longer with thicker, dense...
Help with Son Biting
Asked by S.C. from Fresno
on December 23, 2006
-
My 2 1/2 yr old son is biting his friends and his sister when he gets upset. I have tried to put a stop to this behavior but I'm having trouble getting through to him....
Answers
- S. everything I've read says NOT to bite him back, because that will reinforce the idea that that behaviour is acceptable beacause mommy did it, like hitting your kid ...
- Biting him back does not teach him that biting is bad. It does just the opposite. It is hard to 'reason' with a 2 year old, but you need to get him away from the sit...
- when my son was that age I barely touched my finger to a little bit of soap. then explained to him that our skin is dirty and when we bite it we have to wash all the d...
Looking for Advice
Asked by C.H. from Providence
on August 30, 2006
-
hi, i am the mother of a wonderful 3 year old boy. he has been experiencing sleep difficulties since April. I have found soltions for the sleep and they work wond...
Answers
- It seems as if he doesn't want to be the bad guy. You should take some time out just the two of you and explain the situation to him and let him know how you feel. Try...
- My advice is similar to 2 already posted. It sounds like your husband is looking for fun time with your son. Try to find things with your husband that he and your son ...
- Sounds like you need to go away for a few days and let Dad take care of things. And then he may learn to appreciate you routine. I know my husband has been the same ...
Breaking the no-Santa News
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on January 9, 2008
-
Help! Does anyone have a suggestion about breaking the news to my 8 and 9 year old children that there is no santa? They are getting to the ages that they are figuri...
Answers
- I would not ruin it for them. My daughter is 13 and we talk about the spirit of Santa. She knows the truth but she won't let on because she is afraid she won't get g...
- Turn his questions back to him with a "What do you think?" Then you get the info on what he knows, or would like to believe. When my son started asking questions we ...
- You need to be honest with your son....the longer you wait the worse it will be.
When Did Your Morning Sickness Begin?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2009
-
Hello! I am 6 weeks pregnant and have been spared morning sickness so far. Last time I was pregnant I would feel sick for 1-2 hours after waking up and sometimes at ni...
Answers
- with my second and now third, I had absolutely no morning sickness. I had some days where I felt kinda icky, ie, not wanting to do much. Good Luck!
- with my frist pregnancy I had no morning sickness just a slight upset tummy and one bad case of heartburn towards the end and I didnt' get one strech mark!!!...you cou...
- Hi S., Congratulations! Every pregnancy is different. With my first pregnancy I was super tired but had no morning sickness at all. Occasionally I felt nauseated ar...
Daughter Walked in on Mom and Dad Doing the Deed!?
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on March 29, 2008
-
My 2 yo daughter walked in on my h and i doing the deed, she apparently needed a drink and then promptly asked what are you two doing? What do we say to her? We are so...
Answers
- Hi . . . yes, it's always a frightening experience when our little ones catch us in the middle of . . . well, you know! My husband and I have thought about what we'd ...
- if you act like its no big deal and normal like it is she will soon get over her inquiries. at 2 they are busy finding out things and this will soon be old news. sen...
- Hi S. - I took at psychology of sexuality class last year. The advice in the book was this: if you child walks in on you just tell them you are cuddling and invit...
