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Toys Best for Babies
Asked by S.K. from Phoenix
on June 8, 2009
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I have a beaitiful 4 month old boy. He is just a happy kids and plays by hinself most of the time. I am from India and having hard time figuring out what toys should I...
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- Hi S. When my son was younger, I made him a variety of musical instruments to explore using recycled materials. For a 4 month old, I would get him a shapes circl...
- Leapfrog has some really good toys to promote learning. I don't have any specifically in mind but I know they have toys for all age groups. They are very interactive t...
- I found that toys that my son could chew on and were easily washable (either washing machine for soft toys or the dishwasher) worked best. I also liked the softer toy...
Volunteer Appreciation
Asked by M.E. from San Francisco
on December 12, 2007
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I have been volunteering at my daughter's public school for the past 4 years. Last year I over-committed and tried to correct it this year by significantly reducing m...
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- Michelle, Our school does have a volunteer tea, done by the teachers, at the end of the year. This is so that everyone can be thanked for their efforts. This is not r...
- Talk to the principal. Or Vice-Principal. If they don't get it, point out it's free labor for goods and services. If they still don't get it, stop volunteering and ...
- You could think of your volunteer work for the good of your children and maybe all the children of the school. Sounds like one of your love languages is Words of Affir...
How Do I Get My Son to Stop Picking His Nose?
Asked by S.N. from Saginaw
on December 10, 2007
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My son has developed a nasty habit of picking his nose...alot. Any ideas? I have not fund anything useful, so far.
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- I have no solution, I can only relate, My son picked his nose daily, it would bleed but he'd still pick, I swear it was a comfort like a child sucking his thumb, he wa...
- If this just started it may be the dry weather and he can't help it his nose feels "weird" try a humidifier. I found what worked best was to only allow it in the bat...
- My first thought is that your son probably has sinus/allergy problems. I strongly suggest you buy some saline nasal sprays to clear his sinus passages and to moistion...
Gift Ideas for Daycare Teacher?
Asked by A.T. from Columbus
on May 26, 2009
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My daughter's last day in daycare is next Thursday and she has two teachers. I'd like to get them something inexpensive, yet useful. Any ideas? Thought about doing a c...
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- I second the gift card idea. But, if you want to add something personal, a handmade card from your child would be nice(laminate it to make it more durable & keepable).
- I think a planter or a hanging basket of flowers is a good idea. I gave this to my kids' daycare every year and they loved it!
- I went to PositivePromotions.com this year. They have some GREAT ideas (but shipping is outrageous!!!!) I did buy my gifts from them this year, probably won't in the f...
Useful. Non-trinket Party Favors for 6Yo B-day Party
Asked by K.G. from San Francisco
on May 7, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son is turning six, and his party is in ten days, and I'm at a total loss for what to give out as favors. We have roughly 20 kids attending -- a mix of bo...
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- Not sure how much you want to spend, but one of my friends gave each child a book for her son's party favor.
- Oh my gosh, too many responses to read through, so I hope this is not a repeat... Last year for my son's birthday I found sand pail/shovel sets at Party City for 79 ce...
- All kids like to draw! How about some sort of small drawing pad and colored crayons or pencils. they are very inexpensive. I have seen really small packs at restaurant...
Graduation Gift Help
Asked by S.M. from Omaha
on April 28, 2009
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I need some help coming up with some ideas for a graduation gift for my cousin. My family will be going in on a gift with other members of our extended family, so the...
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- Is your cousin going to college? Basket, hamper, or some sort of storage bin filled with household items is great. Or small appliances. Crockpot. Toaster. E...
- A laundry basket or hamper filled with house hold stuff that adds up and know one wants to spend money on. Example - towel set, silverware, plastic dishes, throw blan...
- I have a suggestion if the kid is going on to college, or otherwise moving out of their parents' house. When my younger brother graduated, I bought a large, sturdy clo...
Brand New Baby Clothes and Toys
Asked by C.Q. from San Francisco
on April 20, 2009
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Hello mamas,
I have several boxes of brand new clothes and toys that my daughter never used. Instead of just giving it to Salvation Army, do you know of any hospit...
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- Hello C., Elaine has an awesome suggestion. I am not sure if I have it right, but I also think Berkeley Parents Network has charities that sometimes post on the Ma...
- Our firm utilized Compass Community Services. They have won awards and provide services families such as emergency shelters, medical, food, clothing, etc. Look it up. ...
- I'd check your local family, homeless, or women's shelters. Blankets and plush toys would be welcome at Project Night Night, which puts together packages for children...
Baby Sign Language
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on August 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
This question is for those of you who have taught your baby to sign. I started my son with 'milk' and 'more'. He picked up the 'more' at about 8 months a...
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- We used basic ASL with our daughter. She often couldn't make the sign exactly the way it was supposed to but I learned to recognize "her" signs for things. She is no...
- We only did the signs that would help him communicate when our son wants/needs something. We did "milk", "juice", "eat", "all done", "more", "please", "thank you". I...
- Our son learned his signs in the same time frame too. By the time he was 18 months, he knew about 50 ASL signs. Children this age often don't have the fine motor ski...
Kid Friendly Vacation Spots in Mexico?
Asked by A.S. from Minneapolis
on January 16, 2008
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Hey ladies! I'm trying to plan a winter get-a-way for the family and am looking for suggestions/advice/experience for kid friendly places in Mexico. I'm wondering if...
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- My kids are older, 8 and 11, but we took them to Puerto Vallarta last year when they were 7 and 10. It's not generally considered a huge family destination, but it wo...
- I was in Playa del Carmen for a mom's getaway trip this past August and it has a great laid back atmosphere that is definately welcoming for families. My friends and ...
- Hi A., I haven't traveled to Mexico with my kids, BUT I did visit as a single person 4 years in a row to Akumal and I would recommend it as a good destination for a...
Moving to San Antonio--Dont Know Anything!!
Asked by J. from San Antonio
on April 4, 2006
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We are moving to San Antonio from Ft Lauderdale on April 13. We are really excited about the move. We bought a house in Eden Roc and never saw it in person. We've neve...
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- Hey there J., My name is Julie and my husband and I just moved here about a year ago from California. We have 2 boys also ages 1 & 2. I really like San Antonio. We li...
- I know there is a neighborhood called Eden near the school where I used to work. That's a pretty nice area, near Thousand Oaks and Wetmore road. You might want to ge...
- Hi J., I live in Eden subdivision, VERY close to Eden rock..I know area very well and I will be more than happy to help you with any information about the neighborho...
