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Couch to 5 K
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on May 26, 2009
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I am looking for motivation from other mom's who were able to get into shape. I have two young children, 1 and 2 y.o. and work full time. The madness of my daily lif...
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- Dear L., as a mom of 2 boys, 13 months and 2 1/2 yr old, that works full time I feel your pain! Prior to children I was able to work out for as long and as often as I...
- I have been using www.nutrimirror.com . It has afood and exercise log. You type in what you have eaten for each day and what exercise you have done. Good luck
- Dear L. B, I don't know if my story will help to motivate you or not... ( I honestly feel no one else can motivate you, it must come from within!) This August wi...
How Do I Get My 19 Month Old to Stop Nursing?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on September 5, 2008
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Good morning, I am looking for some suggestions. My goal was to nurse my daughter until she was 12 months… 7 months past my goal I can’t figure out how to get her ...
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- There is still nutritional and immune value to nursing. There is emotional value as well. What a gift to give her the security and comfort of nuzzling at your breast...
- I am in the same boat! I actually posted a similar question last week. My daughter's 26 months and still nursing. I'm home with her all day so I can't really say it...
- Hi, Here's my two cents: Maybe it's her way to still connect with you, especially since you're working hard at work all day and it might just be something special she...
More on Discipline & Learning
Asked by W.G. from San Francisco
on December 18, 2007
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OK, after the last post, some have thought it's us parents who are overachievers not the child. Truth is, yes and no. Yes both me and my husband are perfectionists; ...
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- Hi W., Bless you, you sound very hard on yourself (and I can totally relate). I think children are born with certain tendencies, AND the environmental impression f...
- wow this sounded so much like me when I was younger I felt compelled to respond. I'm sorry you are having a difficult time but I think it's wonderful you are seeking ...
- I am surprised your six year old is still interested in just one extra curricular activity. My daughter is also 6, and we have tried ice skating, soccer, t-ball, art ...
How to Lose the Rest of the Weight to Reach My Goal Weight.
Asked by B.A. from Tulsa
on July 27, 2007
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I have 2 kids, 6 and an almost eight year old. A couple of years after I had the last child I had to have a full hysterectomy. This helped me lose about 30 pounds. ...
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- I know what you are talking about. I had a hysterectomy 4yrs ago and I am on HRT as well. I started walking and quit counting calories and fats all the good stuff. I j...
- It sounds like you've hit a plateau. Every now and then (mainly at specific weights), I hit a weight plateau. When this happens, I change up my diet and exercise rou...
- I have had the same problem with losing those last 10 pounds. I finally just gave myself a break. I too, was going to the gym 3-5 times/week, watched my diet, etc......
Need Help with Goals for My Respite & Habilitation Hours
Asked by T.R. from Phoenix
on July 17, 2009
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Hello!
I'm hoping some one can help me with goals for more respite & habilitation hours. My 4 year old son has Down Syndrome & I need to come up with more goals. His...
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- I know exactly what you mean. My little one will do things for others that he will not do for his parents and he has been that way since he started receiving EI servi...
- Are you a member of Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona? They have a website that includes a forum, so you can ask other moms of kids with DS and they would probably have l...
- Hi T., my soon to be step dtr is autistic and mildly retarded and gets respite and hab hours. I'm printing this off before I leave the office and will ask my fiance a...
Seeking Therapist in SF to Help Talk Through New Mom Issues
Asked by E.M. from San Francisco
on May 28, 2009
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Does anyone have a therapist to recommend in San Francisco? Can you also share why you think they are great (what about their approach worked for you), because there ...
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- Hi E., I'm not a life coach, therapist or even a student of psychology. But I have been depressed half my life (dead mother), have been to my share of support groups ...
- A friend of mine is a personal life coach and is a great listener and gives spot on advice. Her name is Jennifer Marek and her number is ###-###-####. Evenings and wee...
- New mom identity crisis.... been there. Elizabeth Gayner helped me a lot - she specializes in working with new moms. Her office is in Potrero Hill. http://www.potreroh...
Seeking Free or Low Cost Therapy for My Son with CP in Tigard Area.
Asked by V.J. from Portland
on March 30, 2008
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I have a 3 year old with mild Cerebral Palsy. We recently moved to the area and left behind a program where he was receiving PT, OT, & Speech therapy. He is in an Earl...
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- Hello V.; My daughter went thru Early Intervention and is now going thru ESD in Washington County called Northwest Regional ###-###-####. Not sure if they can help...
- V., By the sound of it you are connected to just Early Start, but are you connected to an Early Intervention Program? I have to sound naive here (really should hav...
- Hello~ I also have a son with mild CP issues. We use Shriner's Hospital. We love them and they are FREE. You do need to apply, but it is a formality, as they accept...
Help! I Need Advice on "Nanny Cams"!
Asked by K.L. from Daytona Beach
on July 8, 2008
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Hi, I am re-posting as my primary goal is to get advice on inexpensive "nanny cams" preferably that record within the unit. I appreciate all of the advice on my son's...
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- Where there is a will there is a way. You need to focus on the will or in his case the why. Have you/his father sat down and talked with him about what those sit...
- I am not sure where you can locally buy the nanny cams, but have you researched Google to find them online? Maybe have them delivered to a family member/ work so they...
- There is a spy store on 436 in Altamonte Springs right past the RR tracks on the Ronald Reagan side. I know they have indetectable devices because I'm not sure if you...
Short Term Planning
Asked by A.C. from Cleveland
on April 27, 2008
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Hello, several times over the past year I have tried to discuss "short term goals" with my husband. Meaning 3-5 years out. We are in our early 40's and there are man...
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- My husband also has no interest in discusses finances or our future. I've finally decided to just make plans that I think will work for us as a family. I know this m...
- I agree with most of the reponses so far. Go ahead & set your own goals. There is never a drawback when you have something positive to strive for! But I haven't r...
- It sounds as if your husband is happy the way things are and doesn't have any interest in self improvement.So after all the kids are in school full time you should go ...
Advice on Potty Training
Asked by T.S. from Phoenix
on March 16, 2007
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My oldest son will turn 3 on April 13th and it is my goal to have him completely potty trained by his birthday. His is wearing big-boy underwear during the day except...
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- Much of what I have read indicates many, many kids are just not able to wake themselves up at night to pee. Their bodies can't read the signals yet and that's OK. Thi...
- That poop is a challenge and sorry to say it takes time. My son is barely done and he is 3 1/2 and he was extradinarily dificult! From all my friends it seems if they ...
- I just had to make a comment about how tall your son is!! I have never seen a child who is not even 3 yet be that tall. My oldest is almost eight and she just hit 49...
