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How and when should I teach my children how to swim?
I personally want to teach my children (all under 6yo) how to swim. What readiness guidelines should I use to determine if they're ready to start? What things should I teach them first? Are there good ...
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3answers
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newborn / 1mo : funny milk smell in the head?
My newborn girl has a funny smell in the top of her head: it's like milk or strawberry yogurt. Very soft, very light, I have to come really close to feel it. But it's something I notice...
She takes ...
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2answers
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What are the differences between a child who was born vaginally versus via caesarean section?
My son was born by caesarean section, although my wife and I really wanted our son born vaginally. My wife's friend has had two successful vaginal births. She wants the third child to be born by ...
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5answers
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What are some ways to teach a child how to spit (after brushing their teeth)?
Typically, this is something you don't want out of a child. My 4 1/2 yr old has been brushing his own teeth for about a year. The problem is that I can't convey to him to spit out the toothpaste. I ...
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2answers
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10 months baby started liking for chocolate
My 10 month old has developed a liking for chocolate. Her grand parents are responsible for all this. I asked my parents to stop providing chocolate to her, but they still give it to her when I am ...
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6answers
298 views
How soon until I can take my newborn to take a walk outside?
I understand that newborn's immune system is still weak and crowds/strangers are to be avoided. Knowing this, how soon can I take my newborn outside, for example to take ~1 hours walk in a non-crowded ...
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3answers
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When should little one stop needing milk through night
Just curious on this one, but does anyone know when a 1yo should stop needing bottles through the night
Our first child was breastfed up to 16 months and when moved to bottles only needed 1 through ...
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2answers
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Can a Stepfather and Stepson relationship work well?
I am in relationship with a woman with a 6 year old son. I entered his life when he was 4 and so far we have had a very close relationship. He seems to listen to me, enjoys activities with me, and ...
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2answers
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Convincing 18-month baby to sleep in the morning - using a training clock?
Our 18 month old son goes through phases of waking up early (between 4:30 am and 6 am) and sleeping to a decent time e.g. 6:30-6:45. So his early waking doesn't seem to be due to hunger, and he is not ...
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3answers
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Preschooler can't sing, but sings anyway - loudly!
My 3½ year old has never had any sense of music, rhythm, notes, or anything resembling the musical arts. (Motor skills is where he truly excels; he's a sports person, not a musician.)
Recently, he ...
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1answer
72 views
How to deal with toenails that grow outwards?
My 16 month old daughter has weird toenails on her big toes. They grow normally up to the point where the nails leave the nail bed, then where you would normally have the nail continue on flat for a ...
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0answers
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Can his Biological Father stops us from moving to another state ? he has visiting right but not full custody [closed]
My fiance has a son from her first husband. She has full custody, the husband has visiting rights I guess. If I plan to move to another state and work, can he stops us legally because
he doesn't want ...
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0answers
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my son tries to impress friends [closed]
My 4 yrs old always want to impress his friend at school. He is his best friend. will wear a t-shirt which be liked by him only.Loves to play outside with anyone he finds has picked up bad ...
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1answer
117 views
15 month baby never sleeps through the night
I have a 15 month old daughter who slept great when she was 3 and 4 months old, but never again after that. She's never had a pacifier and she has her own crib, but it's in our room. Our current ...
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1answer
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Teaching responsibility/thoroughness *AND* life balance
My wife and I have a 16 week old, and it's definitely a bit early for it to matter, but we were discussing recently how we find the balance between teach/setting a good example of being thorough and ...
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2answers
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Songs for teaching hindi/kannada phonics?
My son is just starting to make a few words, and enjoys songs a lot. I feel that teaching him the letters in hindi/kannada (which we speak at home along with english ) will help him learn the sounds ...
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7answers
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How can I safely keep a pacifier in an infant's mouth?
Sometimes the only thing that will keep a 2 month old baby happy is a pacifier, but at that age, baby is too young to retrieve the pacifier after it falls out.
It helps to tuck the pacifier under ...
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5answers
223 views
3.5yr old pre-schooler cannot deal with frustration
Our 3.5 yr old (will be 4 in July) son has a real difficulty handling frustration to the point that it is driving me and my wife insane. Hardly a day goes by where we don't both end up in tears, ...
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2answers
136 views
When can I stop baby-proofing the house?
I see that my six-month-old is getting to be a dangerous guy and we're going to start baby-proofing. Eight-year-olds typically don't need baby-proofing, though, so there's a light at the end of this ...
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0answers
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What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother? [migrated]
What do you call a daughter with the same name as her mother? Is there a female equivalent for 'junior' in the english language?
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1answer
66 views
5.5. month old not eating as well anymore
I have triplets and my bigger one has slowly been taking less and less and now the other two have surpassed him. His weight curve has also slowed down but nothing to be concerned about according to ...
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5answers
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How can I get my primary-schooler to remember to turn off the light?
I have a 8 year old kid with ADHD. He never turns off the lights when he leaves a room. Never. It's a pet peeve of mine when lights are kept on when not in use. His younger sister has learned and ...
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1answer
127 views
How to change a one track mind?
My daughter is eight years old, but due to her cerebral palsy, she has the approximate mentality of a three year-old. She also has an extreme need for routine. Most of the time that isn't an issue ...
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2answers
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neighbour's Marijuana effects on infant
I live in a flat. The flat next door (we share 2 walls) has an old man who smokes 5-6 times a day. Sometimes alone, sometimes with 2-3 friends (guessing never been inside but see people come in)
I ...
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7answers
3k views
How can I get my child to stop biting others?
How do I get my 5-year-old to stop biting his brother and classmates?
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1answer
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How do you gauge if a show, movie or story may be too frightening for your child?
My 2-and-a-half year old seems to be fond of shows that I would have expected to be too scary for someone his age. He loves to watch R.L. Stine's Goosebumps (he was introduced to it at daycare by ...
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3answers
601 views
2 year old wont sleep
My 2 year old son, wont fall asleep without having someone in his room with him. He doesnt want to be touched or held. He just wants you to sit in the chair. And after he does go to sleep he wakes up ...
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2answers
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At what age can we expect a baby to be carried in a back pack baby carrier?
We don't intend to purchase a stroller. We intend to purchase a back pack baby carrier. At what minimum age is it considered safe to put the baby in the back pack?
I think just born babies can not be ...
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3answers
188 views
7 year old boy who uses bad language
I am at a loss as to what to do with my seven-year-old son. He constantly uses bad words. Occasionally, he uses curse words but mostly it is words like "dumb," "idiot," "stupid," etc. At first I ...
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6answers
988 views
What can I do to baby-proof my home entertainment system?
My home entertainment system is a mess - there are cables, remote controls, various units, multiple plugs, DVDs, Blu-Ray disks, corners, glass bits and other various components which make for a fun ...
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4answers
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How long should a 3 year old be sent to his room?
Our son is almost 3 years old and he's been getting worse about talking back and not obeying our directions (such as "put on your shoes" or "pick up your toys"). We're thinking about implementing ...
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How to keep a 2 year old entertained in the car on long road trips? [duplicate]
Pls suggest some toys and strategies that have worked for you.
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5answers
359 views
Help child overcome fear of water on head
My 22-month-old daughter absolutely hates getting her hair wet.
At bathtime, she complains (crying, but without tears) when I pour water on her head in preparation for washing her hair (even if I'm ...
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6answers
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How do we help our toddler to sleep through the night?
My 14-month old daughter is no longer breastfeeding, and sleeps happily in her bed, although it is still in our room. But she wakes up around three times at night, and as far as we can determine it's ...
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When drying baby bottles, do they have to be completely dry before using them for feeding?
After washing the bottles and associated parts in warm soapy water, we leave them on a drying rack to dry. Sometimes my wife will use the bottle even when there are a few drops of water remaining in ...
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My 5 year- old daughter is constantly defiant!
My 5-year old daughter is very defiant.
It started getting bad about 6 months ago. She doesn't do what she is told, and any time she hears the word no she throws terribly over dramatic fits screaming ...
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2 week old baby is not interested in eating
My 2 week old baby girl is not nursing well. At each nursing, she eats 1 to 1.5 ounces in about 50 to 60 minutes. She often falls asleep immediately afterwards. If we let her, she will sleep for 3+ ...
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4answers
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At what age can a child be left alone in a parked car?
I have heard that in some areas it is illegal to leave a child unattended in a car, even for an instant, and possibly even if you are within direct sight of the care. It seems that the laws for this ...
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Controlled crying isn't working at night. What are my options?
We used controlled crying to help our daughter get to sleep easier at 6 months. This was hard work at the time but now, at 10 months, we can reliably put her down at the end of her bed time routine ...
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3answers
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Party games for the 4-th birthday
We are organizing a big party for our 4-year old daughter. We rented a room, and expect 20-30 kids (most similar age) and the party is from 2pm to 5pm. What is the best way to manage the party (in ...
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3answers
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When to pull loose teeth
My 5 year old is starting to have some teeth become loose. Specifically her lower two front teeth. I just noticed today that one of them is really loose. However, I don't know how loose it should be ...
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2answers
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How do you prepare a toddler to sleep in a strange place (a hotel room)?
We're preparing for our first overnight vacation since my son has outgrown a crib.
He's been in a "big boy bed" for several months now, and still is very proud of this fact (and very proud of his bed ...
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6answers
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How do I motivate a primary schooler to practice musical instrument?
There is a question for an 8 year old, however for a younger child it might be different.
My child can not get through all the excercises and after 3 minutes walks away from the piano. Should I bribe ...
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4answers
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How to get a child to stop pretending to choke on foods he doesn't want to eat?
I have a 4 1/2 yr old. We're at the stage where he's definitely finicky over foods. The issue is not so much that he's finicky, but that he expresses it by taking a bite and then mock choking. I am ...
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3answers
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What stroller features are essential for regular use on the subway?
With subways being crowded spaces, with gaps to get over, escalators and steps etc., what types of stroller, and what functionality in a stroller should I be looking at for my newborn/infant?
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Making isolation not feel like a punishment
My six year-old son is very extroverted, and prefers to play with someone. My three year-old daughter is strong-willed but introverted, and prefers to play on her own. When they play together, my ...
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How to better engage myself with my 15 month old
My 15 month old toddler is very active and I often find it challenging to match his pace.
He seems to get bored with his toys very quickly. Earlier he used to be very much interested in my laptop and ...
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1answer
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Painting around baby?
I was going to do some indoor painting today and I was wondering if it is ok for me to throw my 1 year old daughter into her backpack while I do it. I would open all of the doors/windows in the room ...
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2answers
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My 8 year old daughter was taught by her classmates how to use the middle finger. How do I get her to stop this behavior?
Two of my daughter's 8 year old class mates taught my daughter how to use the middle finger. My daughter is now obsessed and wont stop. We don't use this at home and find it offensive. However she ...
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1answer
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Does a baby cry inside the womb?
Considering Music for gestation - what should baby be hearing while in the womb? that babies can hear sounds inside the womb, I also expect myself to hear the baby crying or making sounds inside the ...
