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My Six Year Will Not Stop Holding/touching His Peep
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on April 3, 2007
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My six year old son will not stop touching his peep. He is constantly holding it or touching it. If we tell him to stop it seems like he does it more. This past wee...
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- I don't have a son, but I've taken psychology classes on child developement... they say that it's perfectly normal for young kids (boys and girls) to touch themselves....
- My first thought is I wonder if he has a UTI. I know women get them and little girls and when we do it is very uncomfortable. Maybe that is a possibility, other than t...
- It is normal. dont make an issue out of it, just keep telling him that is privite and he needs not to do it around people.
Anyone Made Little Smokies Wraped in Bacon?
Asked by K.W. from Springfield
on July 12, 2008
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I make these little smokies wrapped in bacon and with brown sugar on them for a few family get togethers. I have made as many as 200 at a time, but it can get very d...
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- I'm a grandmother also. And I learned how to say NO. You need to give it a try, tell them NO, and moveOn with your life.
- why not make them and give them to your relative to cook at the reception in small batches when the server needs refilling. Surely they don't expect you to attend the...
- Hi Janet, Coming from Alabama, weenie-wraps are a biggy. I agree this is a tall order for one person, but I hope this helps. I am just going to add to the other lad...
Disinfecting House for Large Family Gathering After Stomach Flu
Asked by E.C. from St. Louis
on December 24, 2008
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Hello everyone. THe last of the 6 people in my house has got the stomach flu today. I have my side of the family over on Saturday (the 27th) and am concerned about sha...
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- According to my understanding, what most people call stomach flu isn't the flu at all. The flu, which is contageous as an airborn virus that a cough can easily spread...
- Don't forget door knobs and telephones. Good luck!!! B.
- Don't forget to wipe all door knobs, handles and faucets too! Merry Christmas!!
Has Anyone Taken a 2 Year Old to Disney World?
Asked by E. from Dallas
on May 31, 2005
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I'm planning a trip to Disney World and it's a family gathering. I'd love to include my 2 year old son, but am afraid that he will be overwhelmed and get frustrated w...
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- I have an 11 month old who just got back from a vacation in the Florida Keys with us. Also, when he was 6 months old he went on a ski trip to Colorado with us. I lov...
- When my daughter was 3, we had planned a trip to Disneyland...as awful as it sounds, we didn't take her. Our reasoning was this... She's 3, she's going to tire out s...
- Some personal insight for you. I worked for Disney Vacations for several years and as a Mom. I have a 2 1/2 yr old and 1 yr old. We have not taken them since they tire...
Family Drama
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on December 4, 2008
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I do not like my 27 year old niece...at all. She and I once used to be great buddies, but she started to change in her early 20's. I still love her and would absolut...
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- Hi S., Have you seen the ads for the movie "Four Christmas's"? This is what it is about, dysfunctional families! I am sorry about your relationship with your niece s...
- Hi S., I have been in your situation with my in laws and so I feel for you. If you absolutely have to make the trip, I would try to be as bubbly, light hearted, and...
- After four years of being treated this way, I wouldn't even consider making the trip. That's just masochism. Plus, you're teaching your children to jump through hoop...
Family Feud
Asked by V.M. from Kansas City
on July 5, 2008
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I am really upset about an issue that came about this weekend. My parents were to drive my two older kids, 13 and 11 to a family gathering an hour away from our house....
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- First of all, feelings are not right or wrong, they are just how you feel. That being said...we all have our "stuff" to work on throughout life's journey. Some of th...
- Hi V., I can see your problem. It's not fair that the situation happen the way that it did. The only advise that I can really give has come from one of my best friends...
- I'm sorry, V., but life is too short to let yourself get upset over trivial things like that. I understand you're hurt. But, don't continue to dwell on it. You can ...
My Husband Hates My Family
Asked by J.D. from Albuquerque
on April 28, 2008
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I have always been very close to my family, I have a rather large family and we are always in contact. My husband knew this from day one. Once we got married he seem...
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- What is his relationship with his family like and theirs with in-laws and extended family? Is he just repeating a pattern of learned behavior? I think that you need ...
- "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen 2:24) Sweetheart, you already chose between...
- J., I have been through this! In my experience, Men express their fear and insecurities with anger. He is acting like a controlling little boy who will take his mar...
How to Handle the Holidays...
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on December 16, 2008
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Hi. My husband's parents host Thanksgiving and Christmas every year and invite only us and my husband's sister and husband (no kids). On my side we get invited to my e...
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- A long time ago I had the problem with a boyfriend we went to both houses. Now we have the problem with my brother and the ex wife and who gets to see them when. ...
- Hi D., In my own family all of us have gone through this dilemma of where to spend the holidays. This dilemma gets even more complicated once everyone starts having ki...
- Holidays, travel, big family. It's a mess. Have everybody come by your place since you have the baby. If they don't want to make you happy, then you will need to have ...
Preschool Graduation Ideas!
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on May 15, 2008
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Hi everyone -
My 5 year old is graduating from preschool and his school does a fun cap and gown ceremony. I have relatives visiting from out of town that same week...
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- Hello, My 6 year old graduates kindergarten and I asked her.. She told me that she would like to go have pizza at chuck-E-Cheese and for me to take the off and hang o...
- Well one idea that I think would be fun for him would be Chuck E Cheese. The one on Kooser is smaller than the one on Tully so it would be easier to find him if he ru...
- I would go miniature golfing! Golf land would be perfect! You can all play together as a family, you eat there, and get ice cream too! They also have an arcade. It's a...
Birthday Dinner with Music for My Husband!!
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on July 8, 2008
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Anyone have any ideas/recommendations for a friends and family gathering (surprise) for my husband's 46th birthday THIS FRIDAY, July 11th? We live in Allen, but are w...
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- THe Shops of Legacy is a lot of fun with great restaurants. You could dine somplace like Nicola's, Jasper's, Cru Bar, Zaan, etc and then go to Martini Park. Martini ...
- Sullivan's steakhouse off of the tollway & Trinity Mills road has wonderful food, and a room where they have live jazz music. Sambuca in Addison also has live music a...
- I don't know what price range you are looking for, but you could try Sullivan's Steakhouse on the Tollway near Trinity Mills. They have a bar with live music and danc...