Summer Childcare: Squirt Guns

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Opinions on Toy Water Guns

S.H. asks from Santa Barbara

Do you allow your children to play with water/squirt guns? How about other toy guns? If not, do you allow weapons like swords or is it a zero weapon policy?

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Any Birthday Ideas for a 4 Year Old's Costume Party?!

M.L. asks from Portland

Hello ladies! I have seen so much creativity and wisdom on this board, so I'm hoping if others brainstorm with me - I will be able to pull off a nice birthday party ...

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Leaving My Kids for the First Time

E.H. asks from Salt Lake City

I'm going on a trip this week and leaving my kids for the first time. They are used to being tended for short periods of time, but this is the first time I've left th...

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Should I Cut My 33 Month Old's Nap?

G.L. asks from New York

My daughter is 33 months old and still takes a mid afternoon nap, which is at least 1hr but sometimes can last 2+ hrs, depending on how her night sleep went. The prob...

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Our Dog's Barking Drives Me Crazy!

C.R. asks from Eugene

This is sort of an odd question. We have a 5 year old mini-dachshund with an unusually loud bark that we cannot control. I have a 2 year old son whom I adore and I ...

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Bath Time Is No Fun - Help Bring Back the Smiles

L.A. asks from Seattle

Help I need suggestions - this last week bath time has become a nightmare with my 2 year old daughter (28 months)- there are tears and screaming and grabbing. I'm no...

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Boys Birthday Party Ideas

L.C. asks from Chicago

My son is turning 6 very soon and Im not sure what to do for his party. Im a little annoyed at how much all the usual parties cost, like the jumping places or gym pl...

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Need Advice on Gift Giving to Family Members

C.M. asks from Ocala

I am a member of a rather large family who gathers for birthdays (and there are a lot of them!) My frustration occurs when I go to buy gifts for extended family memb...

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What Is a Good Resource (i.e. Book) to Help a Little One Understand Cancer?

T.C. asks from Seattle

Hi ladies! I recently found out that my mom has cancer again. (well I guess that it really never left). shortly after my daughter was born, mom started treatment (ch...

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Am I the Only One Broke???

B.K. asks from Austin

Our family lives paycheck to paycheck. The money is spent before we see it in the bank. Am i the only one? I am a stay at home mother of 3 children. Oldest 13 yea...