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Toddler Acting Up
Asked by A.O. from Philadelphia
on September 1, 2006
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I had my second baby on Friday the 25th and since then, my 21 month old son has been acting up and misbehaving on purpose. I knew there would be a transition period bu...
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- My daughter went through a phase, after my son was born, that we call her "angry at mommy " phase. I was always careful to never use her brother in any of my excuses ...
- I was in the exact same situation 11 weeks ago. My son is also 21 months and my daughter is 11 weeks old. It was so hard in the beginning! I had a tough time bondin...
- I'm aslo a SAHM of two. We had our oldest daughter in October of 04. And our second on August 9th. My oldest does act up and it makes it difficult to deal with both. ...
SAHM Asks: How Do You Juggle It All?
Asked by A.S. from Bellingham
on April 23, 2008
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Hi, I'm a SAHM with 3 kids. I've hit a rut and am not sure what to do. I am wondering what you other great SAHM do with your kids. Do you have a routine? If so, is it ...
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- A., I think the real issue here is how do you and your husband picture the house looking like in order for you both to feel comfortable. If you were in a business w...
- I do a through clean of a room a day, except for Sundays which is my day of rest in which I don't do any housework except for cooking and washing dishes unless I reall...
- Hi A., I can relate! (-: Being a mom is a very hard job - espeically being a SAHM. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 15 month old. Some things I do to stay on to...
Anyone Work Full Time and Struggling Trying to Juggle Work and Family?
Asked by S.F. from Boston
on July 24, 2008
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I'd love some advice on how to juggle a carreer and family. I feel so lucky to have a full time job that I love and get paid well to do. I have a beautiful three yea...
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- I don't know if it gets any easier ever. I sometimes say that time is like money - no matter how much you have, there's always just enough to make it work. If you're...
- S., Thanks for this question, and thanks to the other ladies for your great responses. Balancing work and children is indeed very hard. But for me, I wouldn't have ...
- I'm sorry to hear that this struggle continues. I've often thought of writing a book about how to deal with this question, but I figured the younger women had figured...
Delivering in 3 Weeks & Have a 14 Mo. Old at Home
Asked by C.F. from Omaha
on May 2, 2008
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So.....I have a quick questions to all of the Mommies who have their kiddos pretty close together. I'm due to deliver my second child at the end of this month and I c...
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- You might consider hiring a Postpartum Doula if that is something you can afford. She will help with dishes, laundry, picking up and caring for both baby and toddler....
- Hi C.! I am sure by now you have gotten lots of great advice. My girls are 14 months apart. The first was by c-section and the second vaginal. I have heard from se...
- Hi. I had triplets by c-section last July. I also had a 6yr old and 10yr old at home. They had put a "blocker" in my epidural that lasted days. You could talk to y...
Joggling an Infant and Preschooler
Asked by P.O. from Jacksonville
on May 7, 2009
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Any ideas how you were able to joggle an active pre-schooler and take care of an infant at the same time without feeling guilty you are not spending quality time with ...
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- Have you ever considered an extra set of helping hands. http://aupaircare.com/
- I am still trying to figure that out with a 4 year old, a 22 month old, and a 7 month old. My son (4 yr old) is about to start preschool and I am trying to figure out ...
- I'm in the same boat. Only my oldest child is 26 months and my youngest is 10 weeks. It is hard the first month, especially if your breast feeding. It gets a little b...
Returning to Work and Family Balance
Asked by A.N. from Los Angeles
on April 24, 2009
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Dear Moms,
I’ve been a stay at home mom and planning to continue that for my 14-month-old baby for the rest of the year. An opportunity came up and I found a job ...
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- I am a full-time working single Mom, and you know the extra income is helpful and it's not selfish. If you and your hubby have a game plan, than it's okay. What I d...
- Think about the positive things! 14 months is the perfect age to start daycare. My daughter was home with family for her first 12-14 months or so and that was a nice...
- Hi Amanda, This will be an adjustment for the whole family, but sounds like you have a suportive husband. I have always been a SAHM it was a decision that my husband a...
Any Pilots Wives Out There?
Asked by K.I. from San Diego
on January 27, 2008
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Hi - had one of those challenging evenings alone and wanted to see if there are any Pilot's wives out there that can relate. Or maybe just a husband that travels freq...
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- Hi! I am a single mom of an 18 month old, and feel like I am FINALLY figuring it out. The challenge being alone is HUGE. Ways that I cope is to remember these thing...
- My husbands not a pilot but a Film Producer. Some days he up before us and home after we are in bed. He also travels. I have two neighbors who's husbands are never ...
- The 1st year is tough. I have 2 that are 17mo apart. I am here to tell you it does get easier. My husband works a lot so often times I would have to do the bedtime ro...
How Difficult Is Traveling by Airplane with the Bob Stroller?
Asked by A.P. from San Diego
on March 27, 2009
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I have a short air flight to northern CA planned this summer and I really would like to take my Bob stroller. Does anyone have any experiences/advice they'd like to sh...
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- I've traveled with my Bob with no problem, with no spouse to help. I always check it at the gate (and just fold it down). I don't see any reason to deal with checkin...
- We've traveled multiple times with our Bob but always checked it. We typically took off the front wheel, bunjie corded it to the rest of the stroller (folded up) and ...
- DEFINITELY buy the Bob stroller carry bag! You wouldn't want it to get dinged up by the luggage guys. Are you travelling solo? If so, I would check the stroller a...
Sitter for Sick Little Angel
Asked by C.N. from Los Angeles
on January 1, 2009
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The day after Christmas our sweet little angel wad diagnosed with ALL(acute lymphocytic leukemia). She had just turned 4 in December and we are still in the hospital ...
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- I'm so sorry for what you are going through.....I will keep your daughter and your family in my prayers. If you can give me some additional information about what k...
- I offer my prayers for your 4 year old. I have a fabulous friend/nanny that I have used off and on for 8 years. She is currently between jobs but is professional a...
- Is the hospital nearby where your own home is? Have you looked into the Ronald McDonald House? They provide accommodations for families of ill children... here is ...
Stressed Working Mom
Asked by L.R. from Oklahoma City
on December 7, 2006
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I just wanted to vent about being a working mom and the stresses that come with it! My daughter has been kind of sick (not sure what is going on, but she has had a li...
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- I guess a lot of us can relate. i work full time and i guess since i attend an online college my guy doesn't look at that as a real school so my days are pretty long w...
- That is the natural God given instinct in place. We live in a different society where people are shifting away from this or at least trying to. Moms are suppose to t...
- Hi L., I don't know your husband, but alot of men tend to be selfish. They just figure since your the "mother" you should sacrafice your needs. I feel it has been left...
