Starting Out: The First Years

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Getting Homeschooled Kid to Exercise

C.W. asks from Portland

I have a wonderful 13 year old boy who is homeschooled. He says he wants to get out and do exercise on his more selfaware days but when it comes right down to it he ...

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Time to Exercise?????????

K.R. asks from Richmond

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out how other busy moms find the time to work exercise into their busy schedules. I get up every morning at 6:30 to get my older son up ...

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Overly Emotional About Starting Kindergarten?

L.S. asks from Omaha

Hi Moms. Any advice or reassurance for moms who've had children start kindergarten? I'm not nervous about her abilities or leaving her at school or anything, But desp...

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How to Get Baby to Accept Bottle

K.M. asks from Los Angeles

Hi! I have been exclusivley breastfeeding my baby girl for six months now. I am very proud and happy that I made it this long and am ready to be done. (I want my b...

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What Pet Should We Get?

J.G. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are discussing getting a family pet. He wants an indoor cat or a small dog. I would prefer a sometimes indoor mostly outdoor dog because my son loves...

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How Much "Me" Time Do Other Moms Actually Get?

P.M. asks from Chicago

This is an on-going fight between my husband and I. I stay home with my three young boys: 5,4,2 1/2. I take my job very seriously, I work hard every day and it drives...

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Toddler Constantly Sick Ever Since Starting Day Care Almost a Year Ago

S.Y. asks from New York

My sweet Josh, who is almost three and a half years old, used to get sick once every 4-6 months with colds or viruses, until he started daycare last April. Since then...

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How Soon Can You Get Pregnant?

M.T. asks from Chicago

My husband and I have 1 child and are working on the second one. My question is, how soon after stopping birth control and you get pregnant? I also have endometrios...

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What Kind of Dog Should We Get ?

P.S. asks from Boston

We've been thinking of getting a dog, but we're not sure what breed to get. We have a three year old son, and two cats. Our three year old has been asking for a dog...

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Would You Get a Dog or Not in These Circumstances?

M.S. asks from Oklahoma City

I am uncertain what is best so I could use your wisdom. I would love to get a dog but my hubby doesn't want one. He has given his blessing but I can tell he is far fr...