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Kids Roaming the Neighborhood
Asked by A.K. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Okay.. Here is the situation.. My kids are 5 (almost 6) and 4. I allow my 2 kids, alone in my backyard. They know they have to stay outback and in our yard. They are N...
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- Hi A.! I have a 6 and 4 yr old as well. I let them play outside with the neighborhood kids but only where i can see them. Honestly, you are not being over protect...
- You are a bit overprotective. My four children played out front growing up as did all the neighbors' children. Our street/neighborhood was safe. That is the big que...
- NOpe- I have the same problem and same rules. My son is 5.5 and my daughter 22 mos (she is not allowed outside alone). My son is allowed in the back yard when I am i...
Seeking Advice How to Wean Toddler from Rocking to Sleep?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on August 4, 2009
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I'm looking for ideas on how to wean my toddler from rocking her to sleep for naps and night time. I know I have let this gone too long, I usually sit with her on the ...
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- Greetings K.: I am thrilled to hear about your new little one that is coming! So many exciting things to have happen and so many changes to make in getting ready for i...
- We are working on this with my youngest right now, who will be 2 in a month. At nap, I still end up rocking her to sleep half the time, but at bed time we do our norm...
- What we did was tell them they had to go to bed and stay in bed, but they didn't have to go to sleep if they weren't tired. BUT they had to make ME think they were asl...
RED Expo Marker on Walls...
Asked by C.M. from Stockton
on September 4, 2008
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My one year old got a hold of a RED expo(dry erase) marker and wrote all down our hall, 3 doors, and computer!!! Our walls are tan and I don't know how to get the sta...
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- I too marvel at Mr Clean erasers for most stains (even sharpie). GooGone has worked for me on a limited amount of problems (I've found other products I like better). ...
- I had this experience about a month ago when my daughters wrote on a wall at church with a dry erase marker. I tried a lot of stuff and what worked was Simple Green a...
- My daughter had good results using Simple Green on walls that her daughters had written on with markers. I would try it carefully on the computer as well.
Looking for Advice on Freedom Outside for My Son
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son will be 6 this August and is starting to play with the boys on the block (ages 8 and 10). I often let him play with them outside without my hoverin...
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- My kids are 9 and I still "hover" a bit and set rules about how far from the house they can go. I hate to say it but you never know when something can happen. I sug...
- C., this is such a good question. I know what you mean about 'time standing still' when they are outside of your view. I think you should follow your instincts,...
- I would say 6 is still too young. The other kids are 2 and 4 years older than him, which makes a big difference. I would still be around, escort him to the other hou...
HELP My Moms Car Has Ants Crawling Inside and Out
Asked by J.H. from Little Rock
on August 28, 2008
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our yard has an ant problem that we can never seem to get totally rid of. My mom parks her cadillac in the driveway and last night when I helped bring in groceries sh...
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- We used to have this problem at an apartment complex we lived at. We'd go out to the car and it would look like the console was moving. Lots of places say use peppermi...
- Baby powder - with some cayenne pepper mixed in just to give it some extra kick. You might want to consider investing in a lot of baby powder and spreading it all ove...
- baby powder is great at keeping ants away. we sprinkle it around our doors when they try to come in the house. if you see an ant hill, you could even dump some in/ar...
Seeking Handyman Around Glen Ellyn for Week-long Teardown/build Up
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on September 22, 2006
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Our basement entryway is in need of repair. The job would consist of tearing off old siding, replace/repair of wood 2x4, putting up new siding, fitting basement door ...
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- Hi N., I'm a mammasource mamma too! My husband and I live in Glen Ellyn as well and own Level & Square Construction. We have been rehabbing houses for quite some ti...
- I HIGHLY recommend Craig Smith. He's been a close friend for 25 years and everyone I've referred to him has been completely satisified. He works alone but has one ma...
- Matt's Construction 763 Buffalo Circle Carol Stream, IL 60188 Phone: ###-###-#### Category: Handyman Services My review of him is in the mamasoure referrals...
What Does Insurance Cover?? Garage Door
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on November 1, 2006
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Many of yo responded to my question about the 3 year old who ran into our garage. My insurance company is now saying that they will mot cover the garage door, since i...
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- If you have a good Insurance Agent, your deductable should be 1% of the value of your home. If your deductable is 3x's more than the cost to fix the door then you dont...
- C., I know how frustrating insurance companies can be...although I do not have any great advise on how to get around this, I can defintely relate to the frustration...
- C.. I am sorry for your delima. I am actually an insurance adjuster and this sounds correct. The liabilty follows the owner of the vehicle, which would be you, not ...
22 Month Old Pre-terrible 2
Asked by S.P. from Jacksonville
on May 26, 2008
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Hi moms...
I have a 22 month old daughter sson to be 2 in july.. OMG.. she is seem to be in her terrible 2 already. She is terrible in temper, hitting, throwing thi...
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- Hey- My daughter is around the same age (2 in Sept) and we had to start giving a pop on the hand when she had her temper fits. We firmly tell her eye-to-eye that sh...
- My daughter hit her terrible twos around 18 months and it lasted well into her being 3 years old. I believe their anger is actually frustration and it's not something...
- S., She is not too young for a pop on the leg. You really have to set some boundaries and stick to them. Terrible two's actually begin as early as 18 months (so...
3 Year Old Walking in on Mommy and Daddy
Asked by S.M. from Honolulu
on January 27, 2009
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I'm in need of some advice on what to do about about my 3 almost 4 year old walking in on me and daddy while we are in the middle of our love making sessions. We wait ...
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- We've been there too! And good for you two having fun with two little ones in the house. It's best just to get a lock on the door and unlock it before you go to slee...
- Hi S.: You received an excellent response from Jennifer. I just wanted to add, that many of us parents, have been (caught in the act) at one time or another.I know my...
- Get a lock, or a knob cover for the outside of the door to use when you are togehter!
New Interior Doors
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on January 4, 2009
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Hello wonderful Ladies. I hope you all are having a wonderful year so far. I was looking into getting new interior doors for my pantry, bathroom and door going to the ...
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- HI.. I saw you were in Trenton..not sure about the Menards cause I've never been. But being as you are in Trenton the drive to IN might cost you in gas what you save ...
- My roommate & business partner is a contractor. He says MENARDS.
- We recently replaced all of our interior doors with Masonite solid-core doors (except we used hollow-core on the closets). I don't remember the price, but we saved mo...
