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Teen with Picky Eating Habits (Extreme)
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on July 26, 2008
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I have a 14 year old step-son who will only eat about 20 foods. Most of which are typical "party foods" like hamburger (plain), chicken nuggets, cheese pizza etc. I...
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- We are raising 2 granddaughters, 13 and 14, the oldest is a really picky eater. The first 5 years of their lives, their mom would take them for 3 hours - 1 1/2 weeks ...
- I read through the other responses and they are all have great advice...if you can get them to work. The problem is, they probably won't. I am a 35 year old who stil...
- I wonder if he might not have a food allergy or sensitivity. It seems like he tends to "crave" gluten (wheat) containing foods. Some people with food intolerance hav...
Hand Flapping
Asked by B.B. from Milwaukee
on April 16, 2008
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My daughter is almost 2 1/2 years old. She is so bright and is way ahead of what is typical cognitive development for her age. But here is what worries me. She has a s...
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- My son has Aspergers and he flaps his hands out to the side like your daughter. Take her to the Frazer center and have her tested. It might not be Aspergers, it migh...
- My daughter is 5 1/2 now and seems just fine. But, when she was little my mom always said she had "butterfly hands" because they were always fluttering.
- My 3 year old son does that every time he's excited about something or when he's really happy. He flaps his hands and wiggles his feet. He's done it since he realized...
Song for Communion Party
Asked by M.D. from New York
on April 11, 2009
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Anyone have ideas for a father-daughter dance at a 1st Communion? Im trying to stay away from the typical wedding ones (i.e butterfly kisses, unforgettable, etc)
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- This is definitley not a traditional song but I LOVE it and it makes me cry whenever I hear it. I'm not sure the exact title - "I will take you Home." Its from the G...
- How about something cute, upbeat and youthful like "My Girl" by I believe the Temptations. It's an oldie but a goodie, everyone knows it and I think it is so cute for...
- Hi M. D., Ok, I make a DVD of pictures of my son every year around his birthday and I put it to music. There's one song that always gets me. It's by Rascal Flatts...
My Daughter's Fingernails Are "Peeling".....
Asked by M.C. from Nashville
on July 20, 2009
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I'm having a problem with my 5 1/2yr old daughter's fingernails. And, her toenails come to think of it. The tips of them peel really bad. I'm not sure what I need to d...
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- Have her tested for anemia. Borderline low iron levels will cause weak nails and a host of other health problems. This was my problem. I have Celiac's Disease whic...
- I'm a licensed nail technician, maybe I can help. First - fingernail issues are very similar to hair - they can show a lot about your body. You want to be sure tha...
- I also have nails that split and peel. I've used naitique protein polish with great success. It is a little expensive, but the bottle lasts a long time. I got it at...
Seeking Advice for Pre-menopause -- Are My Symptoms Typical?
Asked by L.L. from Burlington
on March 19, 2009
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Hello,
My gynecologist tells me that I am perimenopausal, and she is aware of my symptoms and problems with my cycles, but I wanted to run them by a few of you to s...
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- I'm right there with you, L.. 45 and have been perimenopausal for several years. To rule out that I was losing my mind, I had my hormone levels tested against a base...
- This all seems normal to me. I am sure everyone is different, but, this is pretty much the story of what happened with me. Good luck!
- Oh my, during menopause anything is "normal". Strangest things happen. Any and all of your symptoms can and do happen to us. I had a lot of prolonged bleeding and...
Possible to Hit Terrible 2S Early?
Asked by B.Z. from Chicago
on September 8, 2008
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I've heard about how this is possible, but I'm trying to differentiate this behavior from possible issues.
I am always on the lookout for signs of attachment issues...
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- It could be terrible twos, but whatever it is, you can stop some of it, by catching it in midflight. How about when he is biting you get a banana or something and let ...
- Terriable 2s is about kids nearing that age and are more precotious and "get into things". It's never been meant for children hat hit or are so frustrated that they st...
- I would recommend "Happiest Toddler on The Block" by Karp (last name). It has proved insightful for my almost 3 year old boy. It covers ages 1-4. Good luck.
New Health Issue with 10Yr Old Daughter
Asked by H.D. from Boston
on July 5, 2008
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Hello,
My 10 yr old daughter has an existing heart condition known as Left aortic arch with aberrant right subclavian artery with no symptoms - this was diagnosed as...
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- I'm afraid that I have nothing to offer but words of encouragement. Another responder talked about prayer, and I couldn't agree more. God has a wonderful way of answ...
- Hi H., I am not sure if this is the same, has a condition called nuerocardiogenic syncope which is basically a vasal vagal response. When he is passed out, it does a...
- I work in Cardiology and the best advice I have to give you is to ask all of these questions to your doctors, and don't be afraid of asking too many. It is their job ...
Just a Few off the Wall Questions
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on February 8, 2007
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My daughter Gwen is 4 years old and there are a few serious questions and a few silly(i will find out in my own time) kind of questions that i am wondering about, and ...
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- my son, 6, learned to ride his bike with no training wheels this past summer, at 5 1/2. also, that's about the time he started playing outside by himself, but only af...
- As for 1. I dunno if there is an age limit. But, when you find your child riding her bike and notice the training wheels are hardly touching the ground then that i...
- Hi A.. I'm a mom of three, ages 9, 6, and 21mos. My oldest is a boy and the two youger ones are girls. I am also a children's book writer, novelist and the Housto...
Please Give Your Advice
Asked by T.M. from Pittsburgh
on November 23, 2008
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I am a blessed mom of a 13 mo old baby boy. I know that being a first time mom and parenting and all the new responsibilities can be challenging. However, my being a...
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- I am so sorry for what you are going through. I am giving you a ((hug)). I couldn't agree with Becky more. She said it PERFECTLY. I was with an abusive man (who loved...
- Hi T. I feel so bad for you that you have to go through this. Here is my advice to you: You cannot change the fact that you married him..it is done and you have...
- T., I am so sorry you are going through this. I think we all feel like our husbands don't help as much as we would like sometimes, but you are clearly going throug...
Seeking All Natural Manicure/pedicure Location in Columbus Area
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on June 4, 2008
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Hello all, I'm over 8 months pregnant and in desperate need (if you can call it that) of a little pampering. I'd love to get a manicure or pedicure but don't want all...
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- I believe Premier (the Old Sawmill Atheltic Club) does.... When I was pregnant with my daughter I was able to get a prenatal massage there. OMGosh... it was awesome a...
- A friend of mine owns Healthy Image ###-###-####) on Lazelle Road by Polaris Mall. It is just her and it never smells in her shop. I don't know if she does manicures a...
- Hey there! While I can't help you on this question, I noticed in your "About Me" that you might benefit from something else I do. I run a networking group here in We...
