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Transitioning to 1 Nap
Asked by S.F. from Phoenix
on August 16, 2009
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Hello,
I think my 15.5 month old twins are ready to transition to 1 nap but I am not sure how to do it or what is the best time to put them down at. They normally ...
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- As you can see with the other posts, there are many ways to do naps...you just have to find the one that works with your kids. My 15month old is going through the sam...
- It always worked for us like Patti K. said. I started moving morning nap later and later. The ideal time while my kids were under 3 was to have lunch at 11, then nap...
- Hi there!! the best time to put them down would be after lunch. i was a preschool teacher and we did lunch at 11 and right after nap. i also did daycare for my nieces ...
How to Do It All When Husband Is Away...
Asked by A.K. from Atlanta
on March 18, 2008
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I am wondering how other moms " do it all" my husband travels Sunday- thursday, God bless you mommies with husbands in the military! The first day he is home he is e...
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- A., I can comment on one specific part of your e-mail. I have a four year old girl as well, who has suffered her fair share of night terrors. These are horri...
- I am a military spouse with 3 kids (7,5, & 13months) and 4 major deployments That I have had to deal with on my own. I dont think it is ever easy and it seems Murphys...
- Would it be possible for you to get a little extra help in the form of a niece or a neighborhood pre-teen or teen girl? I know that my daughter, who is 18, is always l...
Boys on the Potty
Asked by T.C. from Tampa
on August 11, 2009
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My son just turned 3 and wont stand up to pee. My husband has shown him how to do it, but he would rather sit down like mommy does. Do you think its too soon to teach ...
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- I have two boys and the older one sat for about a year and the younger one always stood. I recommend having him sit for as long as possible. The mess when they stand i...
- I wish my husband's mother had never taught him to stand. :)
- Leave him alone. He will stand up to pee when he is ready. If you keep pushing it he will stop going at all and you will end up having him back in diapers. All childre...
HELP!!! I Need to Get Orginized and Am Clueless.....
Asked by T.S. from Minneapolis
on June 4, 2009
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Hello Ladies, I feel kind of silly asking this but I am in major need of getting orginized and have not a clue of how to do it. I am a single mother so I can not affo...
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- you can do it, but you need to just take on one project at a time. Start with the room that will make the biggest impact, where you spend the most time. And just do ...
- T., What a great post, I can't wait to see what ideas you get for this as I am in the same need of organization...... Recently I went to the Flylady.net website an...
- Go to FlyLady: http://www.flylady.net/ Her system is simple - work on something for 15 minutes a day! Yes, just 15 minutes a day. I tried this and it really work...
My 6 Yr Old
Asked by J.P. from Visalia
on August 10, 2009
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hi i have a 6 yr old boy thats dosen't let me cut hes hair do not know why. Put would like a few couple good tips for me how to do it. when he hears hair cut he starts...
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- Try just using a pair of scissors. My son did the best with scissors for a long time. You can get a good pair at any beauty supply store. With the hair cutter I had to...
- I sit my kids in front of a portable dvd player in the bathroom and let them watch a movie while I cut their hair. It helped TREMENDOUSLY. They will still get restle...
- Buy him a couple cheap toys from the dollar tree and then wrap them. When you want to give him a haircut let him pick one of his "presents" and while he is playing wit...
Birthday Issue
Asked by T.W. from Minneapolis
on November 28, 2007
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This may be a little long. I have a son who will be 2 in February. I was wondering what I should do for his birthday? I have a ton of people who I have to invite, I ha...
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- I can understand your problem.If you want a big party,does your building have a party room or pool available? That would probably be easiest locale. I think a bunch of...
- It is a tough issue because you never want to exclude anyone. However, having gone through the same thing and having tried the invite 60+ to one party and doing the m...
- Personally, I'd keep the party to immediate family only...grandparents-step-grandparents/aunts/uncles and cousins. We just had our son's 2nd birthday and that's what ...
17 Mo. Old Showing Interest in Potty
Asked by A.D. from South Bend
on June 15, 2009
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Hi Moms.
My son is 17 months old & he is our first child. Tonight before his bath he did something that kind of surprised me. He pulled his step stool over to the p...
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- My boys had the same issue when they were in training, particularly the one who liked to read like daddy. But they had better luck on the big potty when I got a seat ...
- Kids are ready at different ages. My mom SWEARS I was potty trained at 12 months. She also told me they had cloth diapers back then and she had twins TWO DAYS AFTER ...
- I never think it is too early if the child is showing interest and understanding in the potty. My oldest daughter potty-trained at 15mos and was dry through the night...
Potty Training
Asked by M.H. from Washington DC
on July 1, 2009
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My son will be 3 in September and I feel he's ready to start potty training, yet I have no idea how to do it. So far, he's just been letting us know when he has to go...
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- When my daughter was about to turn three, we picked a weekend to be close to home and put her in underwear and a t-shirt for about 48 hours. Gave her lots of juice, a...
- I highly recommend: The Everything Potty Training Book by Linda Sonna: Why: It has several methods included, so you can choose the one that fits you best, or combin...
- Like Regina recommends... read the book Toilet Training in Less than a Day. I followed it almost to a T. I think it's a little "old school" (written in the 70s) compar...
Adding 3Rd Meal to 9 Month Olds Schedule
Asked by L.L. from New York
on November 10, 2008
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My son is currently 9 1/2 months old. Right now he drinks 4 bottles a day (1 in the morning, 1 mid morning, 1 mid afternoon/evening and 1 before bed) usually 6 oz. ea...
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- Now is a good time to start introducing finger foods! Most won't make it into his mouth for a while, but it's really good practice. And eating is all about practice ...
- L., I would say, add a meal if you want to wean off your son. I nurse my 9 month old daughter immediately as she wakes up, then breakfast (cereal with milk/fruit) abou...
- It depends upon how he wakes up. Get rid of one of the morning bottles. My first screamed immediately in the morning and needed her bottle. I couldn't even change her...
Breastfeeding
Asked by L.J. from Detroit
on July 4, 2008
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my daughter is 14 months old, soley breastfeed baby until this point, and i need suggestions on how to wean her. right now i breastfeed her twice a day, when she wakes...
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- A natural way of weaning would be to take an Alfalfa supplement. It would affect the taste of the breast milk, without side affects. M.
- Sorry for the last reply, but I stopped nursing my son at 14-months and he would not drink milk. He seemed to hate it. But then I realized if I heated it like you wo...
- I breastfed all of my children, and I found that weaning is harder on the mother than the child. Of course she wants your breast, it is all that she knows. If you ar...
