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Toyota Small SUV Carseat Experience????
Asked by E.H. from Kansas City
on November 12, 2008
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My '98 Acura is finally giving out and we're looking at buying a Toyota CR-V or Highlander. We plan on trying for baby #2 shortly and I wanted to see if anyone had ex...
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- You mean a Toyota Rav-4/Highlander and or a Honda CR-V. I owned a Toyota Rav-4 with my first baby, and it was fine. It was not fine when i became pregnant with my 2nd ...
- test drive, test drive, test drive! test drive with the carseat on both sides in the back, test drive with each of you driving, this is a huge purchase, so make sure i...
- Hi E.. We have recently tested and looked into many different SUVs, as you are. We ended up purchasing a 2009 Honda Pilot. We have had it since July, and LOVE IT! ...
Putting Career on Hold Temporarily or Permanently?
Asked by E.J. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Looking for opinions/insights from all of you mamas that have put your careers on hold either for a couple years or completely to raise your kids. I am wondering if yo...
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- Look at things long term. What do you want to do when your kids are in school and you're not being super full-time mommy all the time? Do you want to return to the s...
- I am going to give you the best advice I ever got when my son was born. The mom had older children than I did and had quit her career when her children were born. She ...
- Hey there Mommy!!! I think you know in your heart what you want to do...what all of us moms want to do...have it all. I like you went back and forth many years ago. ...
What Do I Do with All My Maternity Clothes?
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on March 6, 2008
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Hello, has anyone recently gotten rid of their maternity clothes? How did you do it? I'm kinda strapped for cash right now and know they have some value, but don't k...
Daughter Just Turned the Big One Eight
Asked by L.B. from Chico
on January 17, 2009
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Hi Moms. Would appreciate your advice and input. Yesterday my daughter turned 18. I’m feeling a little off balance on how to deal with this new adult…
She is...
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- L., When I was 18, nothing kept me out of trouble more effectively than having to work. The advice you've been given about asking her to start paying for things is...
- I feel that when children are at home, they should still have rules. They don't wake-up one morning and suddenly become a full fledged adult ready to take on the full ...
- You do this by not changing the rules just because she turned 18. As long as she is still in highschool and being supported by you, she needs to follow your rules. S...
Teaching Children Gratitude/serving
Asked by T.A. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2007
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There was a recent post about excessive presents/stuff that got me thinking. Because everyone has different means, there really isn't an acceptable number of how many...
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- I think your article was great. It had really made me open my eyes to do more. At our house before christmas and birthdays we do box up toys that we no longer play wit...
- I received a bookmark from the agency I volunteer with this week with a quote on it from G. Donald Gale, "A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half em...
- T.: Thank you for your article. I live in a fairly affluent area where it seems to be a given that fancy electronics are given in preschool and it just keeps movin...
Allowance
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on August 4, 2009
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So, my husband and I are taking this wonderful class at our church called Parenting on Purpose and we have learned a lot of great stuff and gotten great ideas. One of...
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- There are 6 kids in my family and I'm not sure what my parents did for the rest. I'm the youngest 5 years younger than the next, but here's what they did... and I thi...
- Our girls have certain things they are expected to do around the house, mow the lawn, take out trash, empty dishwasher, that they do because they live there and are ex...
- What about rewarding them every week with how their behavior is and whether they have accomplished their tasks (whatever they may be and that you set out for them)by t...
Ready for #2? How Do You Know?
Asked by I.H. from New York
on June 11, 2009
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Before I got pregnant with my son, my husband and I both wanted 2 to 3 kids. After my son was born, we had a tough time adjusting to being a family of 3. My husband an...
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- I got pregnant with my second unexpectedly when my first son was 6 months old. I would have said I wasn't ready for another, but since at that point It had happened a...
- I., I have goose bumps while reading your inquiry... I'm in a very similar situation: married for 5.5 years, turning 33 in 2 months, baby boy (7 months old today), bo...
- I., Think of when your parents had kids - or translated: Anything can happen, good or bad. Child planning is just one of those things that you have to look at wh...
How Do I Get My 19 Month Old to Stop Nursing?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on September 5, 2008
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Good morning, I am looking for some suggestions. My goal was to nurse my daughter until she was 12 months… 7 months past my goal I can’t figure out how to get her ...
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- There is still nutritional and immune value to nursing. There is emotional value as well. What a gift to give her the security and comfort of nuzzling at your breast...
- I am in the same boat! I actually posted a similar question last week. My daughter's 26 months and still nursing. I'm home with her all day so I can't really say it...
- Hi, Here's my two cents: Maybe it's her way to still connect with you, especially since you're working hard at work all day and it might just be something special she...
Healthy High Calorie Snacks
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on July 13, 2009
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My daughter needs to up her calorie intake. She is only nine months old, but her weight has started to drop a bit The doctor seems to think her weight is a combinati...
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- What about the toddler cereal bars? They're a little higher in calories than crackers, and cheerios etc and soft enough that you don't have to worry about her choking...
- Hello, I would also suggest pedisure, that is what my peditrician suggested to give the girls. You can get a 24 pack at Sam's or Costco for $36. M.
- string cheese and yogurt are healthy options.
Seeking Reliable Efficient Handyman in the Beverly Area
Asked by K.K. from Chicago
on April 15, 2009
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I am looking for someone who can frame and put up drywall for an office in my basement. I don't want to use a contractor because the job is not that big nor should it ...
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- My husband owns D&S Home repairs and does that kind of work, and he has very low prices, but quality work, he gives free estimates and guarantees the lowest price. His...
- Hi K. - My husband is a journeyman painter/taper/drywaller and frequently does side work of all kinds. He does excellent work at a fraction of a General Contractors ...
- My boyfriend and his father do this type of work. It's Bill's handyman service and he does work out of that area. Call Bill at ###-###-#### or ###-###-#### He's ver...
