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Colic
Asked by F.D. from Killeen
on August 16, 2009
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Hello Moms, I am in need of some advice. I have been watching my God son who is 2 1/2 months old and all he does is cry and scream because he has colic. It's driving e...
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- I would read "The Happiest Baby on the Block." There is also an accompanying video that goes along with it. His method for calming babies is used on colicky babies a...
- Hi there! Sounds like you are having a rough time, as well as your God son's mother. Are they sure it's colic? My son did the same thing...and nothing soothes him e...
- I tried this home remedy on my boys and it worked for both of them. I found it in Rodale's Encyclopedia of Natural Home Rememdies. Get a garlic capsule (it looks like...
How Do I Do This?
Asked by T.B. from Austin
on March 30, 2009
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My ex and have been split up for nearly a year, but it's been a trial as he did not want to divorce. We have two kids (7 and 2 years old) and share custody of them. ...
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- There seems to be no greater past time in this country then telling moms they are doing everything wrong. Everyone has an axe to grind with regards to how other peopl...
- Move on and have fun! I dated without my children ever seeing him. Once things got serious, we met at the park. We sat and talked while the kids played. Afterward, I t...
- My suggestion would be start off with any thing that is fun and neutral or semi neutral territory - - park, zoo, picnic, swimming pool, etc. . . let your kids guide on...
Help with Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by S.N. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2008
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Good morning,
I am nursing and have an 8 month old. I am finding now that my milk is slowing down. I work and have to pump at work. I have tried More Milk Plus and...
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- Hi, I had the same issue a few weeks ago with my 6 month old. I drank "Mother's Milk" tea 4 times a day,took fenugreek twice a day and upped my water intake. I also ...
- Lots of greens because they are high in calcium. Fresh juices such as carrot is great too, it has lots of protien. Some avocado, fish....take snacks with you to work...
- this is an awesome site workandpump.com
Discipline Help
Asked by M.C. from Green Bay
on April 23, 2009
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I have a 3.5 year old boy who seems to be having some behavior issues. We have tried the responsibility chart, time out, taking toys away, being put in room. Nothing...
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- get a spray bottle and spray him, maybe it will "shock" him back to reality. (stream setting no mist), it's kinda mean... but so is spitting and hitting. But atleast...
- Hi, M.! It sounds like you have several good ideas from other Moms out there. I have only one child, who will be 5 in July. I have to say that although everyone tal...
- :) congrats! Sounds like you have what we call a Strong Willed Child! I have 2 so you are lucky you only have 1! I read a book about the strong willed child and it put...
Trying for #2, but Getting #1 Was So Hard...
Asked by S.M. from Eugene
on November 26, 2006
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My husband and I recently decided to start trying to have a second child and we are really excited. The problem though, is that it took us 3 years to get pregnant with...
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- I agree you should at least consult with a fertility specialist (Reproductive Endocrinologist). There are many different causes for difficulty conceiving, including s...
- Hi S., I'm a 36 y.o. with two children from a previous marriage and I am also trying to conceive without fertilty treatments. I had a tubal reversal in April, conce...
- If you have endometriosis (scar tissue), it is possible that you have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). many women with PCOS struggle with infertility. i sugge...
13 Month on a Cruise Need Some Pointers!
Asked by D.W. from Boca Raton
on January 7, 2009
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We are going on a 7 day cruise with our 13 month old and need some advice of anything you have done that was helpful. My husband and I are very nervous we will forget...
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- wow, you are my hero now! ha! I been wanting to do it but I'm so afraid. My friend told me she purchased that thing that you tie around the kid's body I call it a dog'...
- I have taken both of my children on cruises and never had a problem. Bring lots of toys and things to keep them entertained. Many cruise lines will offer a playgroup...
- I know this isn't what you had in mind when you asked for pointers, but... If it's feasible, let Grandma and Grandpa have a vacation with your little angel! You and...
Getting Child on Schedule
Asked by G.W. from New York
on May 20, 2009
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Hi my name is G. and I'm expecting my first child in mid- June, Im in graduate school and will need to return to class within a week of giving birth (I know...its rou...
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- G., You may have already heard it by now: Schedule for a newborn is highly unlikely. Are your professors going to allow your newborn in class? If you get in the ...
- G., I have to agree with the others who questioned your ability to be in the classroom a week after having your baby. You have no idea when the baby will actually ar...
- HI G. Babywise is a book and a method in which to but your child on a schedule. It is a 3 hour rotation of eat, play, sleep. Wake the baby to eat and also don't w...
Sleep Problem with My 2 Year Old
Asked by B.H. from Phoenix
on March 24, 2009
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My son has never been a great sleeper, but over the past 6 months, he had been able to sleep through the night with only wakign maybe once when he woke up and wanted h...
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- Alot of children around that age do have night terrors. I know my youngest son did until he was almost three. i found that by not letting him tv before bed and keeping...
- I'm sorry you're going through this! It's hard to function well with a poor sleep pattern, and having a newborn just compounds it! Sleeping is a function of rhythm,...
- It may or may not be night terrors, but if he seems to be asleep when he is crying..you may want to wait it out. Don't wake him. Sit next to him to be sure that he d...
Moved!!
Asked by T.H. from Huntsville
on September 24, 2007
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We just recently moved and my children had to change schools. They are 12(boy 7th grade) and I have 2 girls which are 9 (4th grade) and 6 (1st grade). They all are say...
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- I am so sorry that your children are having such a hard time. I had to change schools alot when I was growing up because of my dad getting transferred and it was horr...
- Moving can be hard on the kids but they usually adjust quickly. They may each be feeding off of the other's feelings and this is making it worse. If you are confiden...
- wow im not sure how to deal with this but what school are they currently at because i dont want my kids to go there!
