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Change in Sleep Patterns???
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on November 11, 2007
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Hello All.
My 19 mth old daughter has started at new thing at night. She use to go down for her nap and bedtime without a problem at all. Now, everytime I put her dow...
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- Hi, Every kid is different but I would really recommend pushing her bedtime WAY back. Most kids at the age (my son is 21 months) need 12-13 a day, and they will ac...
- Could she be experiencing night terrors? It happens around age 1 or older. They are scarey because you want to offer comfort but they don't seem to see or hear you. Th...
- First of all, 9:30 is way too late for a child that age. Most sleep books advise no later than 8 pm. My 17 month old daughter is in her crib by 7:30 pm and sleeps unt...
Advice... I Want Your Opinion!
Asked by N.F. from Los Angeles
on June 25, 2009
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ok, here is my question, my 3yr old son is the baby of the family and is a mommas boy. I am recently divorced, it's been 1 1/2 years. We, my ex and I both have start...
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- I think it's just that things are not consistent in his life. They should really be sleeping in their own rooms in their own beds so they each get a good night sleep. ...
- Hi N.: I think we can all agree that A divorce,is extremely difficult on everyone concerned.Whether it ended friendly,or home life was in a state of havoc,and this w...
- N., you have alot going on in your home. Why doesn't your son want to sleep in his room? What's the roaming child doing? Perhaps you need to help them create a bed...
ANY GREAT Baby Shower Ideas?
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on November 5, 2007
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I am sick of going to baby showers that are ALL the same! So I need some great creative fun help! I am throwing a family baby shower for my sister in law and her 2 mo...
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- Since the baby's already here, planning a thanksgiving kind of party would be a nice way for your family and friends to welcome the little one. Start by: *Decorating ...
- HI K.! My friends had a theme shower for me. I knew I was having a boy and decided to decorate his room in a cowboy theme. They served chili and corn muffins, had a...
- My sisters threw my shower and they had the BEST game I've ever played at a shower. Everyone was laughing so hard! My sisters videotaped my husband answering about 2...
How Should I Apporach This...
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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We have had our nanny for about 4 months and she is great with the kids and the kids love her. When she first broke something, I thought "accidents happen" and told h...
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- Make a list like you would for a child and tell her what all needs put up, taken care of etc, and that this responsibility goes with the job. do you think the kids do ...
- If you want to keep her as a nanny, let her know that from now on, whatever she breaks will be taken out of her checks. If it continues though, let her know you will...
- You need to talk to her about it. I am a nanny and the worst thing is when you feel like you can't have open, honest conversations with the parents and vice versa. P...
Keeping Our 11 Month Old Out of the Dogs Bed
Asked by C.A. from San Francisco
on May 27, 2008
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Hello,
We have two dogs who each have their own dog beds. Our daughter FINALLY learned to crawl last weekend and has been exploring the house. Today she found the d...
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- my son does the exact same thing. i just let him check out he beds and he usually moves on...no harm.
- Hi C., Sorry to hear you had to go back to work. :( I know how it feels. As to the dog bed situation, our dog became VERY territorial about her bed when I was pregnan...
- It sounds to me like you are really doing a great job so far. Being a first time mom is so very hard and there is so much that we fear we are doing wrong. Relax. ...
What to Do with Bossy Aunt?
Asked by N.R. from San Francisco
on February 12, 2008
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My husband's sister is considerably younger than we are (she's just 21) and she is getting out of control bossy with our two year old daughter. Whenever she sees our ...
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- Hi N., It would be my instinct to have my husband talk to his sister too. I agree, that in most situations, I think it is really his responsibility to handle issue...
- My husband and I dealt with the same issue with his brother. We had "Uncle Bossy" and it always seemed to happen more when my husband was not around. I too found mys...
- she is so young she does not know any better. be firm when she says stuff like that tell your daughter, (in her aunts presence) "your auntie will understand one day wh...
Help I Don't Know What to Do Anymore!!
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on February 5, 2008
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Okay first of all this is gonna be long. Lets see I met my husband 4 years ago and we had our son a year later. We got married, had a second son. Its probably once ...
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- Sounds like you both need some help with communication and trust issues. I'm sure it's difficult to trust someonewho "leaves" you once a yea. I would suggest that you...
- I think alot of men have it in their minds that if they "bring home the bacon" they don't have to contribute anything else. Not all are this way--but some. I hope thin...
- Hi my name is D. and I am new to this site. We have so much in common it is ridiculous. I am getting a divorce because I couldn't take the lack of support any longer...
4 Y/o Took Screen Out of 2Nd Story Window
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on February 16, 2009
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This is my first time asking a question on here, but I definitely need advice! When I put my son to bed last night, I saw he had taken the screen out of his window. Th...
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- Will your son obey you if you tell him to "never never take the screen off the window again." Af
- R. I am a young mother of 4 and safety is certainly a big issue. There are windows with a clip to block the window from opening over 1 inch. We have those, so there ...
- We have the Guardian Angel Window Guards from One Step Ahead and love them. Our windows go almost to the ground which means the kids can climb on the window guards, b...
How Do I Baby Proof My Pet's Food/Water Bowls?
Asked by A.C. from Columbus
on June 27, 2007
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Just curious about what other people have done to baby proof their pets' food and water bowls. Our house is small, which means our living room and dining room are jus...
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- Do you have a laundry room or a basement? That is where we keep our pet needs. This way it is blocked off from our two children, 18 mos and 4 mos, and it is out of t...
- I had to laugh at this because my daughter does the same thing, except I once caught her munching on a dog biscuit she had found at my mother's home! Talk about gross...
- Hi A.! I have the same problem with some of the kids that I babysit! But I have a dog, and we had to set a schedule that I would feed/water her and then pick the bowls...
