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What About Time Outs?
Asked by N.L. from Burlington
on October 27, 2006
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i have a smart and beautiful (almost) 15 month old boy (and i do mean all boy!)he is so loving and intelligent. most people are amazed by how much intrest he has in le...
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- i honestly think time out is over used..ok you say you don't believe in spanking.best method is redirecting..tell him throwing things is for outside like balls...hitti...
- not that this is the best solution, but one of my in-laws bit his daughter back (gently) and she never bit him again!
- I have a 3 year old boy who I love with all of my heart which im having the same problem with. I have tried the time outs and putting him in his room. i have even tr...
My 7 Month Old Will Not Sleep!!
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on December 23, 2008
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Hi Mommies,
I have a 7 month old who's never been a great sleeper. Luckily my baby sleeps all night through and wakes up around 830-9am. BUT.....he fights falling a...
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- I echo Love's advice. I used Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth upon the recommendation of a friend. It is a wonderful resource to understand infant...
- Hi L., Statistics say that 1 out of 3 children have sleep deprevation. My granddaughter had problems sleeping when she was little and I invested in a magn...
- I know that most people do not allow their kids to CIO, but sometimes you just have to. I have a 4 month old (turned 4 months yesterday) who has such a hard time taki...
6-Month-old Suddenly Crying Every Time He Is Laid Down
Asked by K.G. from Portland
on November 28, 2008
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My 6-month-old baby boy is suddenly unhappy and crying every time he is laid down for anything - diaper changes, feeding, playtime, etc. He will cry until he is sat u...
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- He may have an ear infection
- Ear infection? They come after colds and really hurt whenever you lay down. I should know--I had my first ear infection in 20 years this past March--laying down was th...
- it seems during sickness they want more cuddle then when they are better they still want the extra cuddle. i've had to wean them back to the normal. teething is possib...
Playtime in Easton
Asked by L.S. from Allentown
on October 23, 2006
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While my older boys are in school, I am at home with my 4yr old boy and 23 month old girl. I would like to find other kids their age for them to play with....anyone i...
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- Hi L., I have 3 children, all boys. My oldest-Joey just turned 5 but missed the kindergarten cutoff for Palmer Schools so he is home two days a week, in preschool ...
- Would love to! I have two boys - Zachary was three in July and Nathan is 18 months old. We could meet at a park while the weather is still nice! Not sure where in E...
- Hi L., Don't know if you know of JW Tumbles but it's a great place to find friends for your kids as well as yourself! They offer age specific classes. While one o...
Seeking Other (Single) Parents Out There for Kids Playtime
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on September 7, 2008
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Hi Everyone! So I've been in the Lynnwood area for over a year now. While I've been focusing on familiarizing myself with the area and a new job along with raising m...
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- Hi there! I'm not a single parent, but I was in the position of being new to thte area five years ago with a 3 year old and a new born... We're from Ohio so I know wha...
- I'm on the board of one of those part time preschools, it's at the edmonds community college campus. The class your child would normally be in is full, but there's roo...
- May I suggest that in the meantime, you and your daughter make some visits to local retirement or nursing homes. Children are such a delight and many people have few ...
4 Week Old Playtime and Feeding
Asked by C.L. from Kansas City
on December 27, 2007
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i have a 4 week old that was actually born 3 weeks early. at 4 weeks, what should he be doing for playtime? should he be doing tummytime and for how long? he does hold...
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- Have you ever heard of E.R.C. ( Every Women's resource Center)? It is a wonderful place for education, as well as activities, referrals, craft projects and supplies. T...
- he is doing fine mom don't worry.. is this your first? i was the same way with my first as well, but he is doing great. i have four and ,y fourth is 6weeks old he take...
- A couple books that helped me were "What to Expect the First Year" (the follow-up to "What to Expect When You're Expecting"). This provided lots of insightful info re...
Is This Behavior Normal?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Okay, so I desperately need some help. My 4 1/2 year old son is driving me crazy. I am hoping that you can help me out, again, and tell me if this is normal and/or s...
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- I'll be curious to read what everyone else says because I haven't figured out these 4 year olds yet! (Mine just turned 4). We had a similar situation when my son was 2...
- I would just like to share two great books that I have recently read that may give you some insight into your son's behavior. 1) "The Plug-In Drug" by Marie Winn 2...
- I didn't have anything quite this intense, but at about the same age my daughter pushed all of my buttons at the right time. It worked out that I didn't let her go to...
Playtime with 8 Month Old
Asked by M.B. from Spokane
on September 25, 2006
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I have an 8 month old son and I find I'm running out of ideas on how to play with him and keep him occupied. We play in his exersaucer, with some toys on the floor an...
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- Hi this is C., I am a new mom too and I have a 9 month old. I felt exactly the same way you did. But I have to tell you he is getting enough stimulation and your suc...
- I can appreciate what your going thru, as I have a 2 yr old who is house bound with me because my newborn is on oxygen and we cant go far from her machine. Anything c...
- My son is now 2 1/2 but he was born in Dec so as soon as warm nice weather came he was about 5 months...He became and outdoors kid!!! We spent most of the day outside...
Exhausted!!
Asked by J.K. from Dallas
on January 30, 2008
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I was once a working woman with boundless energy, and incredibly full days. Now I'm a stay at home mommy, with a rambunctious 2 1/2 yr old, and I feel like I'm draggin...
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- Get your thyroid checked and make sure they use the newer lab ranges for TSH (it was reduced from 5.0 to 3.0), so there are many people they may be borderline hypothyr...
- I know how you feel. When we are chasing around a little ones all of the time AND trying to maintain a home, I think sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. I...
- Well, for one, it would help if your son, and therefore you, could sleep through the night. I would cut out the drinks at night. For most children, this is just a ha...
At What Age Can You Leave Kids Alone in the Bath?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on March 19, 2009
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At what age did you start leaving your kids to take a bath on their own? I know my daughter still needs help getting her whole body clean and washing her hair, but a ...
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- My rule of thumb is whenever they know how to swim, or at least know to hold their breath under water.
- I think most people would tell you NOT to leave any child unattended. I have a 4 yr old who still takes baths & if i leave the room its only to go in my room, which is...
- My oldest son is a little more than 3, and I stay in the bathroom with him for the majority of his bathtime even though I'm pretty sure he'd be fine on his own. I do l...
