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Potty Training and Mother's Day Out Etiquette??
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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I need some advise --- My son (he's 2 1/4) and is in the middle of potty training (we're about 4 days into it) and he's doing pretty well. We're having about 2 pee ac...
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- Until he's consistently going on his own, do pull ups at MDO. I do childcare in my home and those kind of messes are better left for Mom to clean up. Trust me.
- My son is also a young 2 and potty training. I'm only training him now b/c he likes going potty, and has most of the readiness signs, except for telling me when he ne...
- Ultimately, you have to do what you are comfortable with and what you think is best for him. I do work in childcare, and the teachers should realize that at this age p...
Birthday Etiquette
Asked by C.S. from New London
on August 24, 2009
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Hi, all! You've helped me before, so I figured I'd see if any of you knows the answer this time. A friend of mine has a son; he turns three in a few weeks, and we go...
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- Definitely only one present is necessary. If you feel like it looks a little light you can always attach a nice big fancy balloon. A three year old will NOT know the d...
- ONE is wonderful (and plenty!)
- i think a present from the Family as a whole would be OK. If you're worried about the 3 kids, maybe include 3 little "toys" that go on top, akin to party favors.
Are Party Favors Really Necessary?
Asked by M.G. from Washington DC
on August 25, 2009
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I'm wondering about the etiquette of party favors, for kids parties in particular, but for other gatherings as well. As we're all trying to be more green, less wastefu...
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- I think if you do the party favors, get things that the kids would actually use. Bandaids,lipgloss,healthsnacks,baked minature cookies,pocket tissues with characters o...
- I have switched to having the kids make things at parties and that is what they take home. I have seen this a lot too. Even for two year olds. We did a painting party ...
- For my son's last party, I baked cookies and gave them to the kids as favors. Just 3 cookies each, but they seemed excited to get them. i was aware that one child had ...
1St Birthday Party - Presents Etiquette
Asked by A.D. from New York
on August 18, 2009
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Hi moms,
First time mom and my son's first birthday party is this Saturday. I was wondering what you are supposed to do with the presents? Are you supposed to open...
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- Hi, I really think its based on what type of party you have. If you have like a BBQ style party, where there is really no time constraint, then I think it would be g...
- I've seen it done both ways...although here's my thought...if you have a large crowd comming do it later, small crowd help the child. Etiquette states that when you re...
- Have a little table set up fpr gifts and then open them at another time. It takes much time and a one year old wouldn't be all that interested anyway (other than bows...
Manners or Etiquette Classes in San Antonio
Asked by B.S. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2009
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Hey moms! I'm full of questions lately but you're such a great resource that you're the first person/group I think to ask.
I am looking for some sort of manners or ...
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- Also check the SaKids magazine online. Listed one of the classifieds/advertisement pages there is a mom that teaches etiquette/table manners.
- I just interviewed someone about this. The name of the organisation Ledare. Here is the website: http://ledare.us/ although it is still under construction (when I inte...
- A friend of mine just sent me this ladies information: http://www.socialgracessa.com/
Gift Etiquette at School
Asked by C.R. from Detroit
on December 26, 2008
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I was surprised to see a mom passing out presents to preschoolers during one of the last classes before the holiday break. I was even more surprised to see that only ...
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- Hi C., What has happened in the past with my children, is that if you tell the teacher, they will put in their comunications to the parents an note about this. It ...
- Hi C. - I think you're right to think this is strange behavour. I think it would really upset other kids' feelings to see some kids getting holiday gifts but not them....
- Parents wouldn't complain because they have values, and making a scene on the spot would've been showing they have no principles. But yeah I think it was inappropri...
Gift Etiquette for a 3Yr Old Party
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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I am having a party for my daugher and her daycare class but none of them seem to do that (as she only been invited to one, which we could not atttend) and I wondered ...
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- Our daughter is now 6. Every year I have always put the phrase "gifts are not necessary, but your presence is always welcome". A few will always show with no gift, b...
- I agree with Jodi. Most of the time daycare parties are just a social event. I have attended a few as a princess(www.thedressuplady.com) and there hasn't really been a...
- I think that is totally fine. We tried this with my two year old's party this year but everyone save for 2 still brought gifts :-)
Questions Regarding Hospitality and Etiquette
Asked by R.B. from Grand Rapids
on August 4, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I am hoping for some advice regarding an up-coming event. First let me give some background. When this event takes place, in less than two weeks, I will b...
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- Hi R., Right now, I am quite concerned with what you are saying about how you feel. Have you been back to the Dr. To tell them how bad you are feeling right now. If yo...
- I think it is completely appropriate and hospitable of you to explain that you have not been feeling well and are very fatigued. Any friend (especially one who has su...
- Your friend is not a child; she does not have to be entertained. Explain your situation to her. You do not have to wait up for her. Leave your door open and her ro...
Etiquette Classes for Little Girls?
Asked by L.D. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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My 8 year old daughter has horrible table manners. We've tried everything to help her and now she's getting teased at school that she always has food on her face, kid...
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- Before you enroll her in a class, be sure that there isn't a physical reason she's making a mess. My daughter has a slightly different problem in which she seems to ha...
- Just a thought. My mother has no feeling in her chin. She often has food on her chin when she eats because she can't feel below her lip. AT times she forgets abou...
- Maybe you should have an occupational therapy evaluation do done. I kow a 13 year old girl who had the same problem her om took her for an evel it turned out to be so ...
