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17 Month Old Is Not Sleeping Through the Night.
Asked by C.D. from Houston
on January 22, 2009
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My 17 month old baby girl does not sleep through the night. She wakes up every three hrs for milk. I have tried putting baby cereal or cream of wheat in her soy milk b...
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- C., Has your pediatrician put her on solid foods primarily? My twins used to eat vanilla yogurt before bed every night at that age it is mild on the stomach but has ...
- Hi C., Oooh, been there, done that...doing it again. I have 3--the first one never napped and would only sleep if I was sleeping with her. The second one woke many...
- It sounds like your daughter is used to having you around (a lot) in the middle of the night. Double check with your pediatrician, but if she is at good weight and g...
Accountability (Or Lack Thereof) of the Non-custodial Parent
Asked by T.P. from Macon
on March 13, 2007
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I have been searching the web looking for anything regarding the accountability of non-custodial parents. Yes, my ex-husband pays child support. Every month. Withou...
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- I am so sorry you are having this difficulty. I am a single mom too and I know how frustrating this must be for you. First of all, look into a Rainbows group for...
- Wow I do really feel for you!! I could offer this or that advise but the best I could offer I think would be to get a lawyer. A really good lawyer. A shark(you know wh...
- Hi, my name is Angie. I can comment on part of your story. I am married to a man who had 2 sons when we got married. They both lived with us for a while right after we...
Baby and Toddler Sharing a Room: How to Keep the Baby as Safe as Possible
Asked by A.S. from Portland
on July 4, 2009
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My sons are 2.2 years apart (1 month old and 2.3 years old respectively). I am trying to accomplish some preplanning prior to moving the baby into the toddler's room i...
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- My daughters are 2yrs 3months apart (now almost 6yrs old and 3.5yrs old). I'm not sure if you have to worry too much (unless your 2yr old can pick up a Tonka truck an...
- heh, thats an interesting question. I'll be in that position soon, so i look forward to what other people say. But, honestly, it sounds to me like you don't have ...
- we put our youngest in to share a room when she was about 6 months old (her sister was about 17 months). the first few nights she would toss stuffed animals into the b...
Conflicted and Looking for Some "Mom Advice" (Long Post)
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on April 15, 2009
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I have a 7 year old son I have been having some problems with. I remember him having trouble with uncontrollable fits around 2 years old. I took him to his pedi. and ...
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- have you read any or jenny mccarthy's book a/b her son evan? some of your story just sounds a little like hers...except your son is older and has not been dx w/autism...
- No one's judging. :) Don't beat yourself up so much. :) It seems to me that you're doing a fabulous job because you are trying to help your son. Most men don't wa...
- I have a son with the same problems..tried meds did the same just so sad. Found a wonderful place that is helping my son. You didn't say where you live but if you e-m...
Seeking Advice on Persistent (Chronic?) Cough in Infants
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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I am dealing with a situation that is not improving and would like to get some advice from moms with similar problem.
I was a stay-home mom until our son turned 4.5 m...
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- Sounds more like asthma. Is it possible to send him to grandma's or you work from home for a few weeks to see if his condition clears up? Could be allergic to someth...
- Just two quick thoughts -- Did the doctor recommend the warm mist humidifier? We always use cool mist, on our doctor's recommendation (though our child does not have t...
- We have had similar challenges with a persistent and strong cough. What has worked for us: albuterol to open up the lungs, and singulair for children to dry up the muc...
Schools Bullying Parents Regarding Attendence
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on November 16, 2008
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Has anyone else been threatened student failure by the Francis Howell School District if their child gets more than 10 (excused) absences?
I have had this even occur...
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- As a former educator in the Francis Howell School District, I can tell you that in my building these letters were generated automatically, regardless of the reason for...
- Sorry, I don't have any advice, but this makes me sick! As if these kids don't have enough to worry about already, and now they have to fear being kicked out of sch...
- I haven't read the other requests, but I have to say my 13 yr old "had" to be moved to a private school in the 2nd grade. He had missed 4 days in one week with a doub...
First Time Mom Needing Help W/ Newborn Naps
Asked by R.H. from Salt Lake City
on May 19, 2009
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I have a 7 week old little girl who for the last 3 weeks has stopped napping after nursing, for most of her naps except 1 time during the day. And that is usually b...
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- Four hours is pretty good and remember all babies vary. My daughter was a big sleeper, make sure you swaddle them at naps too. I put my daughter in a bassinett right...
- If there is anything that you are really worried about, you can always call the nurses at your pediatricians office for advice. They can tell you how long they should ...
- my oldest would only nap while being held, and for about a month only sleep in the carseat-- we eventually just started laying her down in the carseat after nursing- n...
Cat Bite- I Have to Explain More!!
Asked by D.Q. from Green Bay
on April 29, 2009
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I have a one year old cat that was fixed a few months back. She's always been an excellent cat, very cuddly and affectionate. Last night, she escaped through the pat...
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- Hi D., It seems to me like an isolated incident. I'd just watch your cat and see. My cat bit our son twice, but both times he was bothering the cat. He was a great an...
- I do not think you have anything to worry about... it seems like your cat was startled and being in a some what unfamiliar place (even if it is a few feet from a famil...
- It takes time to let the dust settle after experiencing a bit from a pet. To me it sounds like she was pretty scared being in a different environment (outside where t...
Efficient Mom...
Asked by B.R. from Atlanta
on March 4, 2009
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I just want to be the best mommy I can be.
What is a normal evening routine for you? How do you entertain and prepare for the day/week? How do you organize? Do you ...
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- Ah, motherhood... You could try making yourself a list so that you have a specific chore you always to on a specific day -- that helps to reduce stress. Do you hav...
- I used to be very scheduled with my son (my husband was gone Sunday through Friday), but I found that we didn't get much quality time together. Now I also have a daug...
- Bless you! I was just thinking how nice it is now that I can usually go to the bathroom without someone coming to talk to me, and my youngest is 11 . . . those are the...
