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Single Mom with Tons of Questions.
Asked by R.B. from San Francisco
on December 30, 2008
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Well its been a while since Ive asked a question and thats why I have several. Please help where you can.
1. Potty training advice. My daughter will be 18 months on ...
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- My suggestion is for the toy expolsion :) Take all but the top few toys and put them away - AWAY in the garage, a storage space and huge plastic bin out of sight. Th...
- My daughter turned 18 months last Monday. We bought a potty and have it in the bathroom. When she comes in with us she may sit on it, or stand on it, or just play wi...
- 1.) i'm at this point as well - 18 mo. old boy. probably a little early, but it doesn't hurt to get the potty chair so she gets used to seeing it in the bathroom. ...
How Do You - Literally - Prioritize Education in Your Home?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on February 13, 2012
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Long question (aren't they all?) My husband and I are working on tightening up our routines, discipline etc. with our kids (and each other). We're working with a famil...
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- Well, I am of a different opinion. I think that it is terribly sad for kids in homes who do not get to be kids and to have the opportunity to play and have some fun. I...
- I know a family that had family book time every other night. They chose a book at the older children's interest level and the parents read it to their children for 30...
- When I was a kid, we talked about school subjects at home. Not homework (thankfully back then there was very little, the occasional report or science project (fun) in ...
Where Would You Take Someone If They Came to Visit Minnesota???
Asked by D.M. from Minneapolis
on October 1, 2009
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Hi so my dad is coming to visit for 3 days.
I am so nervous trying to find things to do especially with the cold it's making it a bit harder.
1-has anyone gone to ...
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- I love to take my parents around the lakes. A lot of cities outside of the upper midwest don't have the plethora that we do. I also would recommend pumpkin or apple pi...
- Since you have received many responses to where to go I thought I would add some really good places to eat. I am Italian and LOVE Italian food and seafood/sushi would ...
- We took my in-laws to the bodies exhibit and everyone loved it(Son & Grandparents). Another idea is a Lake Minnetonka boat ride- the colors are changing and there are...
Horrible Sleepers..
Asked by N.F. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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I have a 2 1/2 yr old and a 10 month old and both boys are the lightest sleepers and its wearing me down! I know Im partially to blame for not completely letting them ...
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- Greetings N. ~ my son started skipping naps when he was about 2-1/2; he would nap every other day or so and was down to 1-2 a week by age 3. Frustrating when you're a...
- Like Deanna Leigh, I, with both my kids (6 yrs. and 28 months old) do NOT waiver from a REGULAR nap routine every single day. BOTH my kids still nap to this day. Su...
- that sucks! well...i have a son that is just 3 months shy of 3..and he's a great sleeper....wasn't always..but is now. Instead of bribes and punishment do u just talk ...
Seeking Well-read People!!
Asked by A.L. from Las Vegas
on January 18, 2012
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Hello everyone!
As part of my New Year's resolution, I have decided that I would like to read a book a week.. Over my lifetime, I have read various types of books b...
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- First, I would say do an internet search for "100 books to read before you die." There are many lists along those lines and I think they would be a good starting poin...
- I Am Anthony by Peggy Stokes It's the only book I've ever read more than once. Whenever I'm waaaay down - this is the book I read. I'll let you google it, as any...
- Personally I don't care for Dickens, Rand, Hemmingway or the long winded Russians. I have tried and earned the T-shirts but they wouldn't make my lists. Books to me ...
Are These Appropriate Movies for a 13 Year Old to Watch at School?
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on September 18, 2009
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My child came home with a permission slip for the following movies this school year. My child does not want to watch anything with violence or graphic portrails of in...
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- I watched Glory in the th grade and was very tramatized! It is very gory and a lot of death...I think that I would skip that one. Roots might be another one worth wa...
- I'm not sure about the others, but Glory is not appropriate.
- Dear M., I think all of these movies will be fine for your daughter to watch. I vividly remember in the 70's when the series Roots was on television. We watched it ev...
What Kind of Dog Do You Have?/jff
Asked by H.G. from Dallas
on February 26, 2012
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Hi ladies,
So we go to traders village today and we went through the pet shop. I am not really a pet person but those puppies were so cute! I picked up a tea cup...
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- Wheaton Terrier, my first dog ever. I was SO scared to get a dog, but I didn't want to be the one standing in the way of my kids getting one. This was so huge for me,...
- Our last dog was a Westie (White West Highland Terrior) and she was a great dog. Prior to that we had Cairn terriors. Both breeds think they are big dogs but are in ...
- We adopted an older Corgie mix back in 2004. Miss Betty came house trained :) and since she was older she was more settled. In 2007 my ex brought my son a found on th...
HELP! 8 Month Not Sleeping Thru Night
Asked by J.F. from San Diego
on February 12, 2008
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Hello,
My daughter is 8 months old and she is still not sleeping through the nights. She sometimes wakes up at least five times throughout the night. She hasn't alw...
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- Oh dear. We've all been there. This is so frustrating, but there is hope. My 19 month old started sleeping through the night and then with teething pain, would wake...
- Hi! Not all babies sleep thru the night at this age. And forcing her to do it is clearly not working. Please read Heathly Sleep Habits Happy Baby by Weissbluth for s...
- I am struggling as well! I have been reading all the posts and taking notes on how to help my daughter out too (7 months and not sleeping through the night). I think...
