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21 Month Old Won't Listen
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on October 15, 2008
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Any suggestions will be welcomed! So we have no fence around our house & every time I take my daughter out of the car or out to play she wants to run into the neighbor...
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- I think two-year-olds are supposed to ignore you and say no and try to do more challenging things! That's why they call then the "terrible twos." Is it possible for...
- M., I really liked the idea the mom had about creating a visual boundary. Your daughter can't possibly understand that there's an imaginary line in the grass she cann...
- I think you two main choices are this...1. get a fence, or 2. Make a boundry, maybe just some steaks with string tied between, maybe a border of the lawn ornaments, an...
Yard Sale During Labor Day Weekend?
Asked by K.D. from Detroit
on August 22, 2009
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I am thinking about having a yard sale Thur-Sat of Labor Day weekend, but I'm not sure if I will just be wasting my time. I am thinking that the economy will keep a l...
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- Hi K., I only have one question. Where are you located?
- I think its a great time to have a sale ,I would think you would get more traffic on a holiday. Good luck
- I was able to go to a LOT of garage sales over Memorial Day weekend, so why not Labor Day weekend? I say go for it! You are right, I too think a lot of people are not ...
Best Way to Sell Baby Equipment
Asked by J.P. from Boston
on July 24, 2008
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I am ready to move out a large inventory of items from my daycare. I am trying to determine the best way to go about this and am wondering if anyone has any tried and...
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- If you are near the Bridgewater area in MA, they have Keeping Pace with Multiples. You can call and see what the rates are for taking your items as they sell items at ...
- My husband and many of my friends have used craig's list. I think it is easier than e-bay and the people will come and pick-up the stuff.
- Craigslist is a great way to reach people if you are not EBay savvy. I am actually considering opening a family day care and having another child. I am not considering...
Kids Roaming the Neighborhood
Asked by A.K. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Okay.. Here is the situation.. My kids are 5 (almost 6) and 4. I allow my 2 kids, alone in my backyard. They know they have to stay outback and in our yard. They are N...
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- Hi A.! I have a 6 and 4 yr old as well. I let them play outside with the neighborhood kids but only where i can see them. Honestly, you are not being over protect...
- You are a bit overprotective. My four children played out front growing up as did all the neighbors' children. Our street/neighborhood was safe. That is the big que...
- NOpe- I have the same problem and same rules. My son is 5.5 and my daughter 22 mos (she is not allowed outside alone). My son is allowed in the back yard when I am i...
How Do I Get My Dogs to Stop Peeing on Patio?
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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My dogs are peeing on our patio directly outside our door to the house. There used to be a doormat there, and that is what they were going on. We've moved it, but th...
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- I 2nd the foil idea. It works!
- Try foil to keep them away from the area. I know it sounds strange but we put a small square of foil on each cushion of our couch and it keeps them off. I heard that...
- It's hard to catch them every time. I'd sprinkle Cayan pepper on the patio. Hope it helps. Blessings, P. <><
Running
Asked by S.J. from Spokane
on May 16, 2007
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I need help!!! My son is a runner. If gets a chance to run out of the yard and down the street he will. How do I get him to understand that going out of the yard is da...
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- Hi, Shawdra. I have the same problem. My son is 3 going on 4. We just keep reminding him that he needs to stop at the corner of every street or sidewalk and look be...
- I played a game with my daughter when she was that age that we actually continue to play now and then just to reinforce that she must stop when I say stop. It's just ...
- I know what you mean I also have a 2 year old son that runs in streets or parking lots and it scares me, I don't know if a child harness would work or not, I really do...
Potty Training
Asked by C.T. from Minneapolis
on July 23, 2006
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I have a 26 month old boy. He is showing signs of being potty trained. If asked, he'll go potty. Sometimes we let him run around naked in our yard and he knows when h...
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- Rewards are great for potty training. I made a little treat bowl with little toys or fruit snacks and kept it on a shelf in the bathroom, within his sight. And everyti...
- Every child is on their own schedule, I found with the boys they did not like to be bothered by sitting, Let him look at books while on the toilet, or read to him, m...
- Hi CT, I am in the midst of potty training my little girl too. She started around 18 mo and actually pooped 3 days in a row. Surprisingly she poops ok but won't p...
How Should I Apporach This...
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on April 29, 2009
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We have had our nanny for about 4 months and she is great with the kids and the kids love her. When she first broke something, I thought "accidents happen" and told h...
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- Make a list like you would for a child and tell her what all needs put up, taken care of etc, and that this responsibility goes with the job. do you think the kids do ...
- If you want to keep her as a nanny, let her know that from now on, whatever she breaks will be taken out of her checks. If it continues though, let her know you will...
- You need to talk to her about it. I am a nanny and the worst thing is when you feel like you can't have open, honest conversations with the parents and vice versa. P...
Ideas for Daughter's 7Th Birthday
Asked by L.W. from Minneapolis
on July 5, 2008
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My daughter is turning 7 this month and I wondering about some good party and food ideas. I plan on having it at home because I cannot transport kids. In the past we h...
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- I have not read any of other peoples ideas so sorry if I repeat- but what about a movie- some days at 10:00am the theaters have a 2:50 movie for kids- or at night like...
- Go to the thrift store, pick up some old hats and shawls and dress up clothes and have a tea party. Buy a few $1 tea pots at the dollar store and have various "teas" l...
- familyfun.com has great theme ideas for birthdays.
Yard Sale 5/16
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on May 9, 2009
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We tried having a yard sale today but the weather did not cooperate. If the weather is better next weekend we plan on trying to have it again. What is the best newspap...
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- I would say signs are the best way to go. Make them clear and legible though!! I don't know how many signs I see each weekend that I can't even tell what's going on ...
- We posted our garage sale on Craigslist.org and got a great turnout! And it doesn't cost anything. That and a few strategically placed signs the morning of your yard...
- It's against the law to put anything in mailboxes unless you pay the postage. Put it on their front door. Also signs usually help more than advertising.
