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4 Year Old Asks This Question: Why Do You Wear a Bra and What Are They For?
Asked by F.M. from Portland
on April 23, 2009
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Well, I had a chuckle this week when I turned around and my 4 year old was wearing my bra. She wanted to know why I wear them and what they are for. I just told her th...
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- My answer to this is: It's my underwear and it makes me feel comfortable. Just like your undershirt (if she wears them). Pretty common question, you will probably get...
- The way I explained it to my now 5 year old is that bras are just like underwear for her. I wear one everyday to keep myself comfortable and dressed appropriately and ...
- Wow - you have a smart, confident, trusting little girl -- you've done a great job. Another answer is ''' I wear these bras' to help my breasts stay pretty and comfo...
Strange Rash on Daughter's Skin
Asked by T.F. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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Hello Mommies, Just hoping someone might know what this is. My 2 1/2 yr. old daughter started out with just a few skin colored bumps on her body, mostly on her arms an...
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- It could be contact dermatitis, eczema, or keratosis pilaris. The first two are allergic reactions that itch and the last one is a condition where the body produces e...
- T., Rashes are often not a big deal, but there are times when they are indications of something much more serious. Having had 4 kids, and experiencing a wide spect...
- I would definitely check with the Doctor again. It could be anything, from non-contagious, to contagious. So best to check. It could be just allergy or molluscum,...
Does It Hurt to Get the IUD Inserted?
Asked by V.N. from Phoenix
on June 10, 2007
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Hello ladies, my name is V. and I have a question for any of you who has used the IUD. Does it hurt to get it inserted? Also do you think that it's a good method beca...
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- When I had mine put in it didn't really hurt. It was a little uncomfortable for a second, but I barely noticed. I like having it cuz it's something I don't really ha...
- it does not hurt anymore than a pelvic exam. I had one for 2 years and loved it. L.
- When mine was inserted there was a bit of cramping and a bit of spotting but it didnt last long. Now my periods are very very light if at all. I have had mine for...
The talk...already?? Arghhh
Asked by T.K. from Bloomington
on December 3, 2006
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Okay, I am having some trouble with this one. Our 10yo has been working up (what is this/what is that questions) to "the big question" (where do babies come from). His...
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- Not to freak you out, but kids nowadays are having sex at the age of 12. Which is really scarey, especially know that they really don't know what they are doing. And ...
- I tend to agree with Lisa...He is too young yet for the actual "talk". Just tell him when 2 grown ups love each other and get married, when the time is right God bles...
- Ok... this won't help a whole lot with the 10 year old... I don't think 10 is too young - I think it's pretty late to not have started at all! I knew the 'basics' whe...
9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Need Co-parenting Advice
Asked by S.W. from San Francisco
on January 11, 2008
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I have been successfully co-parenting for over 5 years now. At first things were pretty difficult as we were both healing from the pain of the divorce, but we have le...
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- S., I just have to say what a remarkable woman you seem to be and what a remarkable father you chose for your boys. It is so uncommon for two people (without some of...
- S., Children are more resilient than adults give them credit; let your children meet the partner. If you truly believe in freedom of choice this should not be an is...
- hi S.-- i agree with christe--this is not an issue of Dad's sex life--the issue is that he's chosen to put his sex life before the raising of his kids...whether it's w...
Whether or Not to Divorce
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on June 12, 2009
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I'm hoping people that have gone through a divorce (or if you thought about divorce and didn't go through with it)could tell me how you knew when it was time to divorc...
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- I rarely respond to these, but I do read the summaries every day. Your post really spoke to me. I have thought about divorce many times but remain married. I'm glad I ...
- A., I think that you need to really think about divorce. It does have a huge impact on the children. Sometimes divorce is the only solution. Not sure if you have ...
- Hello A.! My husband and I (mostly me) went through this "should we shouldn't we" about a year ago.. Have you tried counseling? I think at certain points in relation...
When Do You Stop Using a Monitor?
Asked by J.M. from New York
on March 10, 2009
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Hi ladies,
I'm curious to get other moms thoughts on when it is appropriate to STOP using a monitor in my daughters room. I don't keep it on continuously- usually t...
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- Having experienced spontaneous vomiting several times with my kids, I'd say keep using it for as long as you are comfortable with it. I think it would become a privac...
- I think it really depends on where the room she is sleeping in is located in relation to yours. Our boys are upstairs on the opposite end of the house from us. We sl...
- Hang on to that monitor! My daughter is 4 1/2 years young and I still use it. During the summer time when she is down for a nap inside and I am outside the monitor i...
Answering an 8 Yr Olds Questions
Asked by C.J. from Pocatello
on March 6, 2009
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My 8 year old daughter keeps asking me questions that I just don't know how to answer: ex) what is a virgin? what are tampons for? Plus tons of other stuff. I feel as ...
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- Dear C., If your 8 year old daughter is asking the question, she is old enough for you to answer it. Maybe not in full details, but answer her question with truth, an...
- She is old enough to know the truth. Her friends are obviously talking about it, so wouldn't you rather she has the real story? She isn't far from puberty, and will ne...
- It is scary to think that our eight year olds are already hearing about all of this. I have found with my daughter I just give her truthful, but simple answers. I kn...
What Questions to Ask Babysitters
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on January 20, 2008
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I will be interviewing babysitters the next couple of weeks and was looking for questions to ask. The babysitter would be 1 or 2 nights a months so my husband and I ca...
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- I am a sitter myself and also a mother. I think the best thing you can do is to let each sitter have some time with your son. You'll know if they click or not. You ...
- I don't know if you are asking about night time sitters while you go out or day care sitters while you are at work but one complaint I have with daytime sitters is "Wh...
- In addition to ones already said, I am big on the cell phone. I have had sitters come over and are already looking at their cell phone while I am still there. That g...
