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Potty Help
Asked by S.S. from Port St. Lucie
on April 7, 2007
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Any advice on how to get my 3 1/2 year old son to poop on the potty? He would rather stand in the middle of a room and poop in his underwear or right on the floor if ...
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- when my son was that age he completely refused to use the potty... unfortunately he learned the harder way but we had him completely potty trained in a week. we told h...
- my son will be 3 in may and he will pee in the potty but poop he will hold it or go and get a pull-up to poop in it,i don't no what to do he has gone poop in the potty...
- If he goes at a regular time, you could have him sit on the potty at that time for (my pediatrician suggested)atleast 10 minutes or so. My son really liked the timer,...
Signing - Advice
Asked by S.R. from Grand Rapids
on June 2, 2007
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My son just turned 10 months old and I would like to start signing with him. I would love any advice, tips, etc. Thanks!
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- I think it's a great idea to sign with a child. I have a 7 month old and we are plaining on teaching her sign language. I live in the Muskegon area and there is a show...
- We sign with our daughter and it has been great. We started with 3 easy ones: more, milk, and eat. It takes a while for them to pick it up, but with your son being o...
- We taught both of our son's to use sign language. If you use it consistenly your child will pick it up and it can really help ease frustration in communicating before...
Is It Safe the Jump Start Website?
Asked by M.A. from San Antonio
on August 13, 2009
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My 6y.o.(he turned 6 yesterday) asked me if I could sign him into this website “Jump Start”. I have no idea about it. I want to know how safe it is. I won’t be a...
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- I have a 4 year old and we love jump start. We did the free option. We actually found out about it through the preschool games you can buy at the store that are made b...
- Hi M., Personally I think age 6 is way too young to be sitting in front of the computer- but if you can get something for "free" and restrict his time to no more than...
- My girls just got the Jump Start first grade and love it. Satah, mom to 6 yoG 5 yoG 4 yoG 2 yoG
Considering Switching to Cloth Diapers for My 19Mnth Daughter
Asked by J.B. from Rochester
on September 4, 2008
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I have been doing a little research lately on cloth diapers and was thinking of switching to cloth for my 19 mnth daughter. She is showing NO signs of being ready to p...
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- I am a cloth user for my 2 yr old and my 5 month old. I'd say go for it, it makes them more aware, you will probably only have to buy one size, and its pretty easy. Yo...
- I think she is more likely to want to potty train if she is in cloth- better able to notice she is wet and dislike the feeling.
- Good for you! I have been cloth diapering my 15 month old daughter since birth. The only time we use sposies is when we are on vacation and I have to say my husband an...
Mentrual Period
Asked by F.M. from Knoxville
on August 14, 2007
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At what age is normal to start your menstrual cycle? My oldest daughter is going to be 10 yrs. old in October and she has all the signs of PMS lately. The last coupl...
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- Hi F., well i started at 11 and my daughter started at 11. I think its between 9 and 16. Just get ready for those pms days. I lived through them but sometimes ...
- I started when I was 11. But I have read information that suggests that the body will start changing and preparing for it before it happens. I would talk to her ab...
- I was 10 when I started my period. I was younger than my friends when they started ... and was totally upset by starting so early! Ha ha! It was traumatic, but that wa...
3 Month Old Doesn't React to Sound
Asked by K.A. from Dayton
on October 12, 2008
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I know this may seem a little paranoid, but my husband asked me last night if I noticed if our son reacts to sound. I couldn't really remeber and he said when he was ...
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- I would talk to your doctor at your next check-up, but it may be nothing. My son was the same way. He could sleep through a train wreck! Doorbell ringing, dog barki...
- Did you have his hearing check at birth? I think you should get his hearing checked ASAP. Even if it is to just make you feel better, don't let the Doctor tell you al...
- I don't want to scare you, but at 3 mo. he should be reacting to noise. It sounds like you may want to take him to see an ear,nose, and throat specialist. My 7 yr. old...
Do Step Parents Have the Right to Sign Documents?
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on May 23, 2007
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I am not looking for opinions but actual laws or truths to weather or not I as a step parent with my husbands permission have the right to sign my step daughters repor...
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- I just cut first and answer questions later. Just keep smiling, get a professional to cut and keep the topic changing. What's she going to do, sue? Especially if th...
- I sign my stepdaughters paperwork all the time and never had anyone question it. As long as your listed on the school paperwork as a guardian it should be fine. My ste...
- I am a custodial step-parent and have been for the last 10 years. I have always signed papers. I do not sign binding documents that only a parent should sign (medica...
Signs of Labor
Asked by E.C. from Shreveport
on August 18, 2006
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Hello! I am pregnant with my first child and I have already dilated. I was at fingertip last week and went up to one and a half this week and the doc said I was "thin ...
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- I went to the docter four days before I went into labor and I hadn't even began dialating - for me ( and my sister in law) it was losing the mucus plug we both went in...
- My kiddos were both induced- no signs of anything- was very frustrating. You'll know when it is time. Just listen to your Dr.s advice relax and get rest now because ...
- MY EXPERIENCE WAS FOR THE LAST MONTH, THE FIRST WEEK I WAS AT 1, THE SECOND AT 2, THE THIRD AT 3, AND WHEN MY WATER BROKE THAT NEXT WEEK I WAS AT 5. I STILL HAD TO HAV...
Need a Pediatric Allergist in Austin Area & Gluten/ Casein/ Egg Free Diet Help
Asked by S.P. from Austin
on August 7, 2009
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Hi There!
I just had my children tested for food allergies through an Elisa Blood Test (done through Alletess labs).
They came back IgE allergic to Cows Milk and...
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- Hi S P I totally understand what you are going through. I have food allergies and eat a good diet. But I was eating eggs, dairy, and wheat every day.Over time, I deve...
- Dr. Kayser http://www.speciallyforchildren.com/specialties/allergyasthmaimmunology.asp Super nice, professional, and never a long wait in the office. I think she ...
- I agree with the person who suggested Dr. Kayser. However, I am not sure she takes new patients or patients that haven't been referred from their primary doctor. We ...
Paying Attention
Asked by L.Y. from Phoenix
on May 11, 2007
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What is normal as far as paying attention for a 5 yr boy? I am not quite sure what should be "normal" or signs of adhd.
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- Is he in school? If you are concerned you can go to your dr and request a connors test. (it's written and your son doesn't even need to know you are doing it) My son ...
- L., I have an almost 14 yr old and just last year had him diagnost as ODD which is in the ADHA/ADD/Bi-Polar family. They are all in the same family. So if you want ...
- I would not worry about ADHD until your child is at least in school and having problems. There are a lot of children out there that are mis-diagnosed. Keep in mind tha...
