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My Daughters Are Constantly Fighting!
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on August 11, 2007
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I have two girls, ages 3 years and 1 year. They fight over everything. If one has it, the other one wants it. If my 1 year old is playing with something, my 3 year ...
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- Hi C.! I have a 1 year old and a 3 year old, too! I think these are tough times as far as discipline and playing together. Our pediatrician said that although our 1...
- Have you Read the Toddlers Rules of Ownership? We have the "whoever is touching it rule" here. If your Brother has the toy don't touch it, when he puts it down A...
- There is a discipline style called love and logic. Although I don't have two children, but I have used some of the prinicples on my two year old very strong willed so...
Seeking Pre-school and After School Care (Full Day)
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on August 14, 2009
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I live in the Schaumburg, Illinois area and currently have my almost 4-year enrolled in a private daycare/pre-school - the cost, however, is so high I am near broke (I...
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- You might want to ask your local Catholic or other private schools if they participate in the "Preschool for all" program. It's a state-funded program for families th...
- St. Peter Lutheran School on Schaumburg Road (in Schaumburg) is a great private school. They have full day preschool and after school care programs. Give it a try, i...
- Hello, Look into Hoffman Estates Park District Pre-school. Information should be on their web site. Also, Harper College does a day care. You might also want to lo...
At 2 1/2, Son Fights Naptime, Any Solutions?
Asked by L.D. from Milwaukee
on December 23, 2008
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My oldest son has just recently started trying to get out of taking his afternoon nap. I do believe it it partly due to the cold weather; we can't just run outside an...
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- My toddler suddenly changed his nap schedule a few months ago. He used to wake up at 7 (still does), take his first nap around 9 or 10 am, and then a second one aroun...
- My twins, now 4 1/2, started this pattern about a year ago--actually my daughter moreso than my son--so we just let her stay up and then go to bed early. It made it...
- I think he might be done with naps. My son is just turning 1 year old, and he only takes one nap a day, for about 2 hours, just to give you a point of reference. At th...
Fungus on Toenail
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on August 13, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I have a toe that has fungus. It seems to continue to get worse. Also I am an endurance runner, so the worse it gets, the thicker and more raised it gets...
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- My mother has had a nasty toe nail for years. I have two podiatrist in my family. I am pretty sure my bro in law gave her Lamasil and her toe nail looks amazing now....
- Hi S., It can be painful simply because of the mass pushing into your delicate skin. Skin that's usually protected by a toenail. :) Regarding cutting it, this ...
- My husband had this for years. He finally went to the DR and was given a prescription (I forget what it was?) It took close to a year to completely go away, but it w...
Mom Looking for Some Cleaning Advice
Asked by J.N. from Milwaukee
on September 17, 2008
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Does anyone have a great solution for washing windows....I am not fond of using a store bought spray. Would like to wash my windows before the winter weather sets in....
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- Ditto the vinegar, water, and newspaper. Not that I've washed my windows recently........
- Plain old vineger and water in a spray bottle and for the best way to wipe them off,recycle your newspapers and save money to dry the windows after you spray and you w...
- I use a solution of vinegar and water. Works great. About a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Use one rag to wash them and a dry, clear rag to dry them.
13 Month Old with Sleep Issues
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on September 8, 2007
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We have a 13 month old daughter who still wakes up 2-3 times each night in inconsolable hysterics. My husband goes to her and typically walks her for at least 20 minu...
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- How wonderful that you got to stay home for 13 months! It is difficult when you have to go back to work and imagine doing it on little sleep. I have a book I recommend...
- K., It sounds like your daughter is having night terrors. When my son had them, at about the same age as your daughter, I spoke to my pediatrician and she told me w...
- This really seems like a good topic to bring up with your ped, but here's some thoughts based on my experiences.... I had a couple of my children get night terrors ...
How to Get Baby Oil Out of Clothing?
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on August 12, 2009
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While I don't use baby oil on my kids, I use the baby oil gel as a quick moisturizer on my legs sometimes and it works great. I realized I stained a comfortable t-shi...
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- I agree with using dish soap directly on the spot. I've used it with other oils, just not baby oil. But it's always worked well.
- use a degreaser like 409 or Arm and Hammer essentials, make sure you don't dry it in the dryer until you know the stain is out also try coke/cola on it as well it work...
- Try Goop. You can get it online or in an auto-supply store. Mechanics use it to get the grease off of their hands, but it can also safely be used to break down oils o...
I Feel as Though My Child Has Been "Left Behind"...
Asked by K.S. from Oklahoma City
on September 18, 2006
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I have recently discovered through school testing that my 3rd grader has a Kindergarten/1st grade reading and math level. Both of my girls attend a good (or so I thou...
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- K., Everyone has been giving you GREAT advice. If you need a private tutor, I do tutoring on the side on occasion. I started off as a teacher and then I taught at K...
- Hello!... I am a special education teacher in the Putnam City School District. I also have children in the district. I have my girls at one elementary school and my...
- Dear K., I have a M.Ed., and I have been an educator for five years. I am working towards my PhD in Education. I am telling you this to explain that I am qualified ...
Clingy Madness!
Asked by K.S. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2009
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I love my little 2 1/2 year old boy like crazy but he is taking it to a whole other level. He will not let go of me! He has to hold my finger ALL of the time. Instead ...
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- What a loving dilemna!! I know the feeling you have, but I'm with the other responders on saying - love it! Our boys are obviously older & what we wouldn't give for o...
- You are currently his security blanket. I went through the same thing with my son. If a stranger so much as looked at him he would turn towards me and try to climb ins...
- My little boy is now 4.5 yrs old and I can tell you wholeheartedly that your little one is going through a phase. What you need is more time for yourself, both each da...
Flea and Tick Problem... Plz Help
Asked by L.C. from Killeen
on August 11, 2009
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I have two dogs and a cat. They are inside animals and only the dogs go out to potty. I have had pets since I was 18 and living on my own. I have NEVER had a pet with ...
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- I use Frontline, you can purchase them at any vet's office. It works great! I HIGHLY do NOT recommend Hartz products. We used it many years ago on our dog and he be...
- Can you buy Advantage and Frontline over the counter now? I'd advise not using the Hartz or whatever other product versions, as those have been hard on cats in the pas...
- We use frontline and our 3 dogs go outside to use the bathroom in the summer otherwise they are inside dogs most of the time. We have never had fleas or ticks in the ...
