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Starting in Home Child Care
Asked by S.G. from Pittsburgh
on February 11, 2009
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My husband and I have been having a hard time making ends meet even with two full time jobs, the problem is daycare. So I have been trying to figure out ways I could s...
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- One of my good friends, with two kids, was in your situation and started daycare in her home. She loves it. She keeps her ratios low enough not to require registrati...
- If you are just going to watch a couple of kids besides your own, call it babysitting rather than daycare. Tell all of your friends and family that you are looking to...
- Hi S., You could try the Small Business Association website or SCORE. THey have great information about starting and running a business. Then start marketing and g...
Advice About Pacifiers and Bottles
Asked by C. from Denver
on October 17, 2006
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Hi the my 18 month old loves her pacifier and bottle time in the am/pm. Wondering how you all feel about getting her off them. Is it necessary right now and if so ho...
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- My 2 year old was off the bottle at her daycare at a year old and just got off totally a month after her second birthday. We used the sippy cup and water thing for th...
- I would definetley try to get her off the bottle. That is a hard thing to break them of, but it is well worth it. My son was off the bottle at 10 months, but he weaned...
- I'm not to 18 months yet, but I think she may like the time with Mommy more than her bottle... you might try reading to her instead of the bottle with her favorite bla...
Help Correcting a Two Year Old????
Asked by L.C. from Dayton
on March 28, 2008
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My son is two and I have come to the conclusion that I spoiled him. Well not just me, but me and my husband. And our older children. We didn't really mean to, but h...
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- Try the book or video "1-2-3 Magic", it's a time out method. I've recommended this book so many times I'm starting to sound like a broken record. We started using it...
- I would say that at 2, your son is starting to get old enough to be reasoned with. Maybe you could explain to him that since he is getting to be such a big boy now, i...
- Hi L.: I just had a great breakthrough with my 20 month old, who is a wonderful little person, but throws her fair share of tantrums just like any other toddler. We d...
Advice on Sleeping Ideas for My 15 Month Old and 3 Month Old
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2008
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My husband and I want our 3 month old to sleep in the same room as our 15 month old. My 3 month old sleeps in a bassinet in our room. since she is now sleeping throu...
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- Hi L., I am a preschool Special Education teacher and have just started a new business, It's Aparent. Your 15 month old should be weaned off of the bottle at bed tim...
- You might want to try putting on some soothing, very soft (barely audible) music in their bedroom, something on a loop that will play throughout the night (my daughter...
- First, I would advise making transitions one at a time, with at least a month or so between them. I would start with transitioning your 3 month old to her sister's ro...
14 Month Old Not Sleeping Well - at ALL! Wakes at Least 3-5 Times a Night!
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on May 16, 2009
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I have books, but I'm too tired to read for details on how to start this process. He wakes cause I've always put him to sleep on the boob. I know, it's my fault, but n...
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- Maybe he has some food intolerance and he is dealing with discomfort. It seems like a lot of work, but you might try a makeover on his diet (AND YOURS, since you are ...
- Oh S.! I went through the same thing with my second son! He would wake every three hours until he turned 15 months old and all of a sudden one night he didn't wake to...
- Hi S.! I totally sympathize with you! My almost 18 month old just started sleeping through the night when she was 14 months old. I was an exhausted, grouchy, breast fe...
Potty Training with Autism
Asked by E.M. from Texarkana
on March 2, 2009
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Ok, my son Andrew is 3 and we want to start potty training him. He is autistic and I was wondering how to start. I am not sure how to get him to make the connection th...
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- Hi E., I think the 2 previous posts are great advice-I guess it just depends on if your husband is comfortable with this-some guys are, some aren't. Does your son ...
- I would think E., that it would be similar to teaching a typical 18 mo or 2 year old-which is just sitting them on the potty several times a day, giving him lots to dr...
- Can your husband put a few Cheerios in the toilet and then show him how to sink them by your husband demonstrating that urine goes into the potty? If he plays this gam...
Advice Is Highly Needed. . . Please HELP!
Asked by M.B. from Salt Lake City
on March 16, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 year old baby boy (My first child). I was just wondering how to start him, with the whole potty training issue. I've had people tell me different thin...
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- Hi M.- My son just turned 3 in the middle of February and he was completely potty trained about 6 weeks before his birthday. I followed Super Nanny's advice of only ...
- Dear M., Hi, I hope this helps. My husband after we had been married for a year I went into the bathroom which of course on occasion I did but I realized I never eve...
- I followed the instructions in the book "Potty Train Your Child In Just One Day" and It was a miricle. I used this book by the book and It worked, It was amazing, my ...
Ummm......sex
Asked by T.L. from Bakersfield
on February 22, 2007
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Hi everyone. I'm not sure how to start this so maybe I just better plunge in. My boyfriend and I have been together for about four years. We have one son together, and...
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- I like heather's response... but I'd got an additional tip: Move the candles to the bathroom, and hop into the shower with him! The mere change of scenery could....
- T., It's because you're a mommy...and you're TIRED, dammit! :) I think I am a broken record, and/or maybe I should become a publicist for this book but, I am rea...
- Wow, you sound a lot like me!! First off I think it's incredible that you have sought out a way to make it better, and that is so wonderful! I have an 8 week old, an...
How to Start Nursing Less
Asked by C.K. from York
on August 25, 2007
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Hello, can anyone give me some ideas on how to start weaning my almost one year old from nursing? I have nursed my daughter from the beginning and have not used anythi...
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- The Avent bottles are the best if you want to make a switch. My son was weaned at about 6 mo and he didn't even know the difference. It might be a little different wit...
- I also only nursed (or pumped) with all 3 of my children. My youngest is only 3 months so I'm still doing so with her. My daughter just gradually lost interest as she ...
- Hi C., Congratulations on nursing your daughter for 12 months! That is great!! Pumping at work can be very time consuming and energy consuming and it is great tha...
Behavior Issues and a Two Year Old
Asked by J.L. from Eau Claire
on August 5, 2008
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I really don't know how to start this one. I have a 7 year old boy from a past relationship, and my husband considers him, his own, then together my husband and i have...
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- I would suggest getting him tested for autism or a sensory disorder. Has his hearing been tested? His acting like a baby seems normal since you just had a baby. H...
- HI J., I think your son would benefit from a full developmental analysis. That way you could out what you are dealing with and get the right kind of help. Often sch...
- If you've talked to your doctor about this and he/she says that this is all normal, you might want to get a new doctor! To not be talking much at all by over 2 would ...
