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I Feel like I'm a Bad Mother
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on September 2, 2009
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I'm a 26 (almost 27) year old woman with two kids; Elijah, my oldest will be 4 in November and Nayomi will be 3 in April. I have been home alone with them all summer ...
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- H. everyone gets frustrated and yells. You are not a bad Mom H.. You have had a lot going on. Your husband should help you out and take them to the pool. Don't let him...
- Not a bad mother....two kids under 4 and a broken foot. Just what does your husband expect you to do? Do the kids dance? Put on a dance video or music and let them ...
- It sounds like you might be going back to work soon with the school year starting, so that may help your situation some. Your lack of energy does sound concerning. I...
Need Nutrition/healthy Food Suggestions for Big Race Next Weekend ..
Asked by L. from Dallas
on July 19, 2007
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Okay - I need help/suggestions...
I'm really bad about remembering about what kind of foods give you energy and what's best to eat when you're exercising etc.
My...
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- L., I am a registered dietitian and nutrition coach for www.fitness4diabetics.com. Below is an article I wrote for some of our cyclists who are training for 50 and 10...
- Hi L., I'm a former marathoner (I ran 10 marathons in 2 years) and I can give you a little clue of what worked great for us! For dinner, try a good spaghetti di...
- I love banana, peanut butter and honey sandwiches!
No Energy!
Asked by T.M. from Philadelphia
on July 13, 2008
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I have a kidney disease called iga nephropathy. It has caused me to have high blood pressure and some other complications. I am lately hitting a wall of extreme exha...
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- I used to have to nap every day but started taking Isotonix OPC-3 and B- Complex. No more naps. go to healthmadesimple.net and click on Isotonix for all the info.
- I get more energy when I get a full night's sleep on a regular basis and get some physical excercise. I read that new mom's are the most sleep deprived people!
- I am sure you are well read about your disease, but are you sure you shouldn't go to the doctor or at least call your nephrologist? If you're suddenly tired, it may b...
Need Help Getting 9 Month Old to Nap in Crib
Asked by J.S. from Orlando
on August 30, 2008
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My 9 month old son will only sleep in his swing for his naps. I know that I am to blame for this since we got the swing for him when he was 1 month and used it quite ...
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- Hi, J., This might sound a bit trite, but consistency is always the best 'medicine,' particularly for very small children like yours. I remember the sleepless nig...
- Have you try sleeping in a swing yourself? Isn't nice? It is so gentle, so smooth. What is wrong with it?
- Hi J., Don't sweat the small stuff :) If your boy is napping well in the swing I wouldn't worry about switching him to his crib. My son (who is now 6) I was so anal...
Need Recommendations for Inside Play Places
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on October 16, 2008
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I am new to the area and need recommendations on inside play places (cold weather places) for my two little boys. We are living in an apartment while house hunting so...
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- Welcome to the area! A couple of places that we like to go to are Nibbles Cafe in Northbrook (http://www.nibblesplaycafe.com/) and Little Village Playplace in Arling...
- Hello I know of the Kohl's Children's Museam in Wilmette-I am due in December so I haven't been there yet, and don't know if it is a run-jump-kick place, but I've h...
- I joined a wonderful parents group 4 years ago and have found it so valuable. One of the things Parents Who Care offers to members and nonmembers is an Open Gym from S...
When Is to Young to Take to the Gym
Asked by A.E. from Louisville
on January 21, 2009
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I hav a 3yr old little darling who loves to run and climb on everything. I want to take her to the GMY with me, not for her to loose weight or any thing, but to hang w...
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- A., She is the perfect age to enroll in a gymnastics class. Some of the gold medalists start at this age. Go to the below link and read all the wonderful benefi...
- Most gyms don't allow children under 12. A 3 year old wouldn't be safe on a treadmill. My 3 year old loves his preschool because they have an indoor gym with basketbal...
- I think right now is the perfect age. I take my little girl with me right now and she is 29 months and has a ball. After we play then she goes to day care so I can jo...
18 Month Old Doesn't Nap
Asked by M.F. from Portland
on October 4, 2006
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The help I need is for a work-at-home/stay-at-home father (a close friend of mine). His 18-month old daughter refuses to take a nap during the day. He will leave her...
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- My 2.5 yr old dosnt take naps either. He just dosnt like to. He will sit and watch something that I put on the TV and relax and sometimes if he is really tired he wi...
- Well, I think as long as the child is sleeping enough in the night, going without a nap isn't a huge deal. Although you did mention the child gets clumsy. My daughte...
- My son is just slightly older, and my goodness does he get over-stimulated! I discovered we had bad naptime or bedtime experiences when he was simply overstimulated. S...
Problems with Libido...
Asked by L.D. from Houston
on July 26, 2009
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I know that I am not alone with this issue. I have 2 kids, 2 years and a 7 month old that keep me very busy. Also a SAH Mom, so always on the go 24-7. My husband ge...
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- what are you waiting till the evening for? first thing in the morning before the kids wake up. good luck.
- First off, sexiness and libido has a lot to do with the perception you have of yourself. You have to feel sexy in order to feel sexy. Does that make any sense? I kn...
- Honey, of course you're tired. You don't mention whether your husband helps with the kids once he gets home from work, but if he isn't, then your tiredness will also b...
Frustrated!
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on August 6, 2008
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I'm so frustrated and I'm looking for support and advice....I can't seem to get anything done and I'm tired of having my husband think I'm lazy! I'm currently 28 week...
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- good gosh you are pregnant!!!! If you can afford a cleaning service to come in once a week your husband should understand. Once the baby is born you will feel better,...
- I'm sorry I'm in the same boat almost. I'm a SAHM and can't get anything done so I have no idea how you work on top of things. I too am due end of October. I'm exhaust...
- J., I'm a SAHM of 3 young boys, I work part time in the evenings, and volunteer for a womens' organization. I understand being busy and stressed. I also hate having a...
3-Year Old with Non-stop Energy!
Asked by J.A. from Detroit
on March 11, 2009
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My son is CONSTANTLY running around, and pretty much ignoring everything I tell him. He doesn't want to listen to anything I tell him, he runs around all day and is so...
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- In your "about me" you mentioned having a 16 month old and a 9 week old child too. Maybe the oldest is trying to get you attention. There could be so many reasons fo...
- Sounds like some anxiety issues. My son had them (still does but he's 12 now and we've worked on it). He started showing signs at 2. Finding the cause is the trick. Do...
- NO parent wants to hear this, but you might have him tested for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. I had my son tested, though I didn't believe him to be A...
