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Looking for Monkey Face Plates for 1St B-day
Asked by S.W. from Washington DC
on August 16, 2009
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I'm looking to do a monkey theme for my son's first b-day. I have been searching for months and can't find what I am looking for. I don't like the curious george or ...
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- Good Morning S., There is a website for party planning that has them.. One is orientaltrading.com other times I just google party supplies. Hope this helps. Ki...
- try these two http://www.platesandnapkins.com/searchresults.asp?searchvalue=monkey&gclid=CL-V7M23qpwCFZJM5QodSHU6kA http://www.designed2bsweet.com/product/PAPP...
- Oh I love monkeys! There are cheap animal face plates that are round with 2 ears sticking out (mickey mouse shaped). I've seen them at Wal-Mart. They have an assortm...
Break Christmas Tradition??
Asked by M.C. from Honolulu
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Moms
Every year since I can remember, I bake Christmas cookies. (lots and lots of them, all different kinds!) I have had fun with my kids keeping this tradition, p...
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- Hi Mary Beth, In don't think you need to break your Christmas Tradition, I am sure your thoughtfulness, is very much appreciated every year, and think how you make peo...
- Its only 1 time a year... if you can stand it, just enjoy it as you usually do... traditionally. You said your healthy kick was adopted s-l-o-w-l-y... so don't expect...
- Mary Beth, I agree with most of the other posts - make your cookies, enjoy the time with your family and friends, it's once a year! However, if you REALLY feel g...
How to Set Boundaries with Parents and In-laws: Food
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2009
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My husband and I have had some frustrations with establishing good eating habits with our toddler son. He's 2 years 8 mos. We just started reading some of Ellyn Satter...
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- Month long visits? That's awfully long. Is it possible to have shorter visits, but more of them? Even 2 visits of 2 weeks would be better. You have a tough situati...
- Dear J., Grandparents, especially those who only see the kids and grandkids a couple of times each year (if that), naturally want to do for and spoil their family a...
- As a Mom of four children, day care provider for 36 years, and have yearly trainings with the state food program and a college class of in cooking and feeeing children...
Toddler Lying
Asked by C.P. from Charlotte
on April 23, 2008
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My son, who is three, has always been very truthful and we've always trusted his answers. Today was the first day he lied - and was sneaky about it. He was eating lu...
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- I think you did the right thing. Scolding him is only going to make him afraid to tell you the truth. My daughter will be 4 in a month, and she does stuff like this fr...
- My youngest is a teenager now, but we sure had some battles over eating when he was small. I agree 100% with Renee S; starting with a small piece of sandwich and a fe...
- Consistently present 1 clear message: lying is worse than the thing he did wrong. My daughter was about that age when she lied for the first time. But clear consequ...
Need Advice on How to Get Dad More Involved in Doing Chores!!!
Asked by L.G. from Detroit
on January 28, 2009
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I would like advice on how to get the man of the house, my hubby, to get more involved with some chores around the house. I am a sahm and do not mind doing the majorit...
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- Hi L.. In case you haven't noticed men don't think the same as we women do. They don't see an over flowing garbage can and think Wow. That is full, I think I'll take i...
- hey L......i would try a really nice approach and just let him know how much you appreciate him when he does help....also tell him how much you love being at home and ...
- L., I agree with the binder of routines, a list of things that need to be done throughout the house daily. I put mine in plastic page protectors and cross off the ...
Mother in Law
Asked by H.J. from Nashville
on July 20, 2009
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Hi everybody...
I was recently at my in-laws and had an explosive argument with my mother in law. We have always had our differences, and I often feel like she tries...
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- Hi H., I could have writen the same post. My MIL and I have a temaltious relationship at best. When I had my child, I didn't let her or anyone else near the house. The...
- Hi H., Any chance that you could put off by a month or so the inlaws coming over? Your husband could tell them you aren't feeling up to a visit so soon. The other...
- Let it go. Forgive, even if you cant forget. Dont mention the incident again, and be the bigger person. She will always be your mother-in-law, and the grandmother o...
To Anyone with More than One...
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on May 21, 2008
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how do you make the time to help them feel special? we have 6 here and I know at least 4 of them crave all of that extra attention and would probably more well behaved...
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- Try the "To Train Up a Child" discipline book by Mike and Debi Pearle. They also have a series called "No Greater Joy" available. www.nogreaterjoy.com The problem is ...
- Hi D., We have 4 so I can relate. What we do I once a month each child either with Mom or Dad ( we rotate months) Have a one on one activity. We put their date on th...
- I can relate! I have four under 5y.o - My triplets are 4 1/2 and then I had another who is nearly 3. I have a difficult time doing one on one as well. Right now my ...
My 6-Year-old Is a Messy Eater
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2009
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I need some help--tips on how to get my lovely 6-year-old girl to eat more like a princess and less like a pig. I'm sorry if that sounds terrible, but I'm getting so ...
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- With respect to the "clumsy" eating and food smashed in fist: I wonder if she needs to work on her fine motor skills in general. Is her coloring and writing messy? ...
- i agree with the pp that this may be more of a fine motor skill issue and not just an eating issue. i notice that my son will first try to eat with a fork or spoon,...
- If there is something she really wants to do - such as go to a fancy restaurant, or go to Disneyland, or heck, even to Chuck E Cheese on her birthday, you can use that...
Needing Help with 7 Year Old Daughter with OCD
Asked by K.S. from Memphis
on August 18, 2006
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My 7 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with OCD, which is something I knew she had because her father has it and she has shown all the signs since about 2 year...
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- I was told about a lady over in Millington who deals with kids, she is a counselor. Not sure of her name but the center is Professional Counseling Services, the numbe...
- I am sure this is very challenging. A year ago, I finally found a term to my problems with this, I did not know I had OCD, I just thought I was "anal" about alot of th...
- First, I'm so sorry that you're struggling with this - you are not alone, though. I recommend you read (and re-read) a book by Ross Greene, The Explosive Child. It dea...
