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Behavior Problems in an Adopted child....really Need Advice on This One.
Asked by T.G. from Bellingham
on January 19, 2008
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Hi ladies, this request is for a friend of mine who really needs some how to's and a little encouragment. She doesnt have much internet time so I am helping her out. S...
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- She can ask her social worker for a referral to foster care retention services. That is a three month in-home contract with a master's level therapist to assess the n...
- These children are obviously suffering from the feeling of instability. Consistency is going to help show them stability. Consistency, consistency, consistency. As for...
- I would imagine that it's quite an adjustment for the new kids in the household. You might suggest to your friend to have them start family counseling to help the who...
How Would You Handle the Neighbor's 14-Year-old Inviting in B/g Friends?
Asked by B.L. from Los Angeles
on June 13, 2009
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We recently got a new neighbor who has a 14-year-old son who is very, very nice. There is also a 9-year-old son. The parents sometimes leave the two together as the 14...
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- I think I would say something, I would want to know. I'm sure you can ask them to approach their son in a way that maybe he won't know its you, I'm sure you guys can c...
- Hi B., I think this is a tough one, because some moms the claws come out when you talk about their children. If you are really concerned for these kids, then I would b...
- i would stay out of it because it doesnt directly affect you and your child. BUT if you feel the need to say something tot he parents maybe do it causally. saying some...
To All You Seamstresses...
Asked by A.F. from Salt Lake City
on April 16, 2009
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I have two girls that I love to sew clothing for. The problem I run into is patterns. What is the easiest way to make two different sizes of the same pattern? Do yo...
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- I always trace my patterns, that way you can use them in the future as well. I just use thin craft paper, or wrapping paper that is like craft paper. I tape it up to a...
- The easiest solution would be to not cut the pattern at all, but to trace it onto either tissue or another "paper" for use. There are several items available if you do...
- I am definitely not a seamstress, but my mom, who was a great one, always folded and pinned down to the size she needed. Therefore, always having the numerous sizes. ...
Wallpaper Whoops, Need Advice!
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on July 9, 2008
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I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I spent some time replacing a light fixture in the master bath only to find there was -zero- wallpaper behind it. Since the ne...
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- You can always find stickers that are very decorative like those that you put on tile to spruce it up and put it in a pattern over the whoops
- I am personally not a fan of wallpaper...I owuld take this as a sign from above that it is time for the wallpaper to go!
- Honestly, I'd get rid of the wall paper on that wall... then texture it and paint it. You don't have to tear all the paper down, just the one wall. Another thing I...
Anxiety
Asked by E.G. from Dallas
on January 23, 2009
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Do any of you have experience with a child that is experiencing anxiety? I believe my daughter is experiencing some sort of anxiety causing problems in her sleep and t...
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- You didn't mention what your daughter's personality was like, but I'm assuming she is shy and is afraid of new people and situations. I was just like that as a child....
- It is hard to tell a whole lot about what is going on. Any changes in her school work or fiends? Is she getting picked on at school? Has anyone moved or died? Any new ...
- E., Have you guys tried a counselor? I think the counselor would be able to help your daughter and even you with how to help her. C.
Almost 16 Mo. Old's Early Wakings
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on May 19, 2008
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Our son is waking up at 5am again! He's taking 2 naps-morning from 9:30-11:30 and afternoon from 3-5. Bedtime is 7:30 and sometimes he falls asleep before 8, other t...
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- Your thinking is also your gut too! So go with it by 16 months thy should have one nap during the day but that may not always work with waking early in the morning. My...
- Hi A... I feel your pain. My kids are early risers also, always have been. One thing you may want to try, I know you said he likes his schedule but perhaps you ca...
- Around a year, my child went to only 1 nap of about 90 minutes. I would try less during the day sleep.
15 Month Old Doesn't like Sleeping in crib......help
Asked by S.B. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2008
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I have a 15 month old whom completely freaks out when she is laid in her crib while she is fast asleep. I have been sleeping with her due to croup,bronchitis,ear infe...
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- Buy a good toddler bed. If she is more comfortable in a 'grwon up bed' she is ready to be out of the crib. If you have stairs put in a gate so she doesn't wonder aroun...
- If she seems to be ok in a bed, I'd just move her. Also, if she still has trouble sleeping, check out “GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT: The Sleep Lady’s Gentle Guide to He...
- Hi S., I would move her to the toddler bed.
Waking up at Night
Asked by E.S. from Boston
on September 4, 2008
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I have a 10 1/2 mo. old son that has always been a great sleeper- going right into his crib and sleeping through the night. Over the past month- he cries when going in...
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- It sounds like Separation Anxiety. Instead of bringing him in to your bed (unless you are ok with this being a habit) sleep on his floor. After a few nights to a week...
- Almost all babies goes throught these stages- and more than once. My children had nine-month cycles. Babies understand a lot more than we give them credit for- they ju...
- This seems to be such a universal problem, the majority of parents struggle with it! We had our little guy in bed with us a lot of the first year, primarily because i...
Help! How Do I Get My 20 Month Old Son to Go to Sleep Earlier.
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on May 23, 2009
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Hello to all you Mom's out there. I have an incredibly active 20 month old boy who get's even more hyper and active in the evening. I am looking for parents of child...
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- Kids loves schedules or routines. I have two four olds and when they off their schedule they become very cranky. This is what I've done they are up at 7am, breakfast b...
- I love the book: Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth. It's called "The Sleep Bible" at our house. His whole philosophy is that sleep begets sleep -- t...
- There is a lot of great advice here. I just want to stress that the more sleep they get - the more they sleep. Often times when they can not sleep they are overly ti...
Dealing with Pregancy
Asked by D.S. from Youngstown
on October 3, 2006
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I am 5 1/2 mos pregnant for the first time and am having trouble keeping a sleeping pattern. All i want to do is sleep and when i should go to sleep I can't. Either I'...
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- rest when you are tired, sleep when you can read, read read. noone can tell you what to expect, it will be the most trying, emotional time of your life but along with...
- D., Babes in the womb are rocked to sleep by our movements during the day and when we are still (to sleep or rest), they wake up. This is why they are born with thei...
- Hi! I'm C., and I have two boys who kept me up as well, so I get where your coming from. Sleep as much as you can whenever you get the chance if you feel tired. These ...
