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How to soothe a 4 1/2 month old during our night time sleep routine?
We typically start our nighttime bed routine at around 6:30. We bathe her, breast feed her and then try to put her to bed. We know that she is tired because she will rub her eyes.
However, she fusses ...
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1answer
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Reading Programs
Does anyone know anything about the different reading programs schools use? For example, Reading A-Z; Phontess and Panella guided reading; DIBELS; and others.
I am interested how to compare ...
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1answer
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How do I prepare my preschooler for a move?
I am a parent of a 3 year old. We have a second child due at the end of April. In order to make room for then new baby we are moving at the end of this month.
How do I prepare my preschooler for the ...
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3answers
127 views
When is it appropriate to start explaining the religious components of the various holidays?
When should we teach our kids about other cultures and holidays? We are Jewish which makes it a bit complicated this season. We are often wished Merry Christmas in stores (seems natural as most ...
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1answer
632 views
How much should we be feeding a 13month old?
We have the opposite problem to many people at this age. Rather than having a fussy eater W will eat anything and everything put in front of him.
Whilst that in itself isn't a problem, the, let's ...
2
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1answer
121 views
Does this method of potty-training work?
According to this article, my three-year-old son is "resistant to potty training." That is putting it mildly -- he was getting so good, and then in the past month or so he's gotten worse than he ever ...
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3answers
221 views
How do you transition a Suzuki-method violin student to the fiddle?
My son (7) plays the violin, and has been doing so since he was 4. He does enjoy it but lately his interest has started to wain. He has an interest in bluegrass, and Celtic music; most of which has a ...
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2answers
147 views
What books are in your parenting reference library? [closed]
There are alot of books about parenting. Some are better than others. Which book(s) do you turn to as general, all-purpose, parent guides?
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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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1answer
46 views
What qualities should be looked in cloth diapers?
What kind of cloth should be preferred?
What should be the thickness of the cloth?
What should be the shape and size of the cloth?
Do we have to use a polythene cover on the outer side of the diaper ...
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1answer
103 views
I am 10 weeks pregnant now, getting excessive saliva
I am 10 weeks pregnant now, getting excessive saliva, does that mean something?
will it stop sometime soon?
Anyone had the same issue?
Thanks in advance
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1answer
52 views
Son has stopped his normal bedtime
My son will be 2 in a few weeks. For about 90% of what goes on in his life, he's had a really good schedule that Mama has laid down and enforced quite well.
His normal bedtime has always started at ...
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2answers
112 views
What age should I encourage my kids to start working and earn his/her money?
At what age should I encourage my kids to go out and find a job (be it part-time or full-time) and start to earn some money and have a taste of what working life is like?
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1answer
45 views
How to set appropriate height for a baby saucer?
I want to make sure that I do not set it too high or too low.
If it sets too high a baby can have a bad walking habit because he walks on his toe. But if it's too low, it can cause his legs support ...
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3answers
185 views
How can i make sure my kids are not annoying? [closed]
I was flying today and there was a very annoying 2 year old in the seat in front of me. Her mother was on an ipad most of the flight and let her do whatever.
I thought to myself "Ill never have an ...
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2answers
97 views
Should my 12 month old get milk in addition to nursing?
I'm still nursing my 12 1/2 month old, about 2-3 times a day. I also give him some cow's milk in his cereal in the morning. Should he be getting any cow's milk in addition to this?
To clarify, I've ...
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2answers
177 views
Is it a problem to go to sleep just after a big dinner?
Our kid is nearly 3 years old and really enjoy eating. We have dinner together when I come back from work at around 20:00, and he eats a lot. His belly is really full then. Recently he wakes up during ...
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1answer
695 views
What is the best way to teach my toddler to ride a tricycle?
We got a radio flyer tricycle for our daughter during Christmas, but she has had a hard time grasping the basics (steering and pedaling).
Does anyone have suggestions for the best way to teach her ...
2
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1answer
336 views
Are there techniques for sleep training that actually teach a child how to sleep?
I finally found some time to read the books my mother borrowed for me about sleep training. I was sorely disappointed: neither book mentioned anything about actually teaching the child how to fall ...
2
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1answer
105 views
Where can I find good research on long term health impact of different types/brands of infant formula (in the US)?
My wife can no longer nurse our infant due to her health issues. Is there an online resource I can use to research different types/brands of infant formula? I'm looking for independent, and preferable ...
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0answers
18 views
How to teach a 3-year-old baby to not be afraid of bathing? [duplicate]
Our 3-year-old girl is extremely afraid of bathing! We ask her why, but she just says "I just afraid". We tried putting toys in the water; she plays with them and the water but does not allow us to ...
2
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0answers
30 views
Avent manual breast pump problems [closed]
Has anyone had problems with the avent manual breast pump? Our's is losing suction. We think it's a problem with a small silicone valve. Has anyone experienced the same?
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0answers
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UK - when to move house to get into Junior School
I am in UK.
My daughter is in Year 2. I am going to move from North London to Bromley.
As far as I understand, good schools are full and cannot increase class size.
I've noticed that some junior ...
2
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1answer
216 views
Good video games for an Autistic 5th grader to encourage social skills [closed]
Disclaimer: I realize that a lot of folks (including many professionals) think having autistic kids play games is moving them in the wrong direction (away from social interaction). The friend ...
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0answers
65 views
Money for good grades? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is bribing children with cash incentives a good idea?
Is it appropriate?
Good, because action-result chain is clear? To get something, you should work; your work now ...
2
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0answers
61 views
How to child-proof my home for a toddler? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What home-safety aspects should new parents consider?
I am aware of the following sources of information. Is there anything else I should do to prevent accidents?
...
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0answers
93 views
How much credence should be given to building a “growth mindset”? [closed]
My wife and I have read Carrol Dwecks book "Mindset" and buy into her thought process and studies. The book explains how praising for abilities rather than efforts has unintended long term ...
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0answers
331 views
Could green poop be caused by an allergy to breast milk? [closed]
Theoretically speaking, could green poop be caused by an allergy to breast milk for an breastfed infant starting after four months of breastfeeding? I don't know if that is even possible.
Infant poop ...
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0answers
94 views
How will bringing up a child in a rural location impact their education and cultural development? [closed]
If you bring up a child in a rural area, will they have less access to education and culture, which may harm their development.
Or would less access to certain things increase their wanting to ...
2
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0answers
378 views
At what age get a child to stop using pullups at night? [merged]
At what age get a child to stop using pullups at night? And how do you encourage a child and give them the confidence to try sleeping without one? I know one OK way is telling them it's Ok to wet the ...
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245 views
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Is learning mathematics good to build personal character?
In my experience, people who are well trained in mathematics will have strong toughness and confidence in solving their daily life activities or problems.
Is learning mathematics good to build ...
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4answers
132 views
Can you get a toddler to be nice to his friends?
My 2-year-old son is in daycare with several other boys. He seems to spend the most time with the two boys who are closest in age to him (and who are also the most consistent in attending).
One of ...
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8answers
543 views
Are Ballet or Swimming lessons more suitable for our girl?
We are in a situation where we need to choose between ballet classes and swimming classes for our 4-year old girl. Problem is that we cannot afford both of them. We need to choose one.
On the other ...
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5answers
698 views
Do you use number of weeks or day of the month to determine an infant's birthday?
If a child was born today, which is July 18th and the third Monday of July, would he or she become one month old on August 18th or the third Monday in August (August 22)?
Thanks
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2answers
356 views
Can the council demand that a 16yo shares a bedroom with a 1yo?
I have just been put on the council housing list and at the moment live in a 2 bed house in which the 2nd room is tiny. The council are saying that my two daughters, aged 16 and 1 year, can share a ...
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2answers
286 views
Fostering a relationship with a relative your child doesn't like
What should a parent do to intervene in a relationship with an important relative and a child? For example, if it is readily apparent that your child doesn't like her grandmother, even if the child ...
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3answers
122 views
22 month old goes to bed and wakes up an hour later
Has anyone dealt with this before? Our 22 month old daughter is put to bed at 10:30 pm everynight. She sleeps for about an hour and wakes up, crying. Our best efforts to ignore her have not ...
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2answers
144 views
Is my toddler becoming too concerned with health issues?
My son, 2 years old, has recently started some behavior that is concerning me.
This morning he was upset (this isn't terribly uncommon for him in the morning, when both my wife and I are getting ...
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2answers
322 views
help with 4 year old passing gas all the time
My 4 year old has been really gassy lately, and has gotten the bad habit of farting loudly while laughing about it. After more then a few funny but embarassing moments, we tried to tell her how it was ...
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3answers
55 views
How does one “Toddler-proof” hotels while away from home?
With the holidays fast approaching, I was wondering about toddler safety mechanisms for families that are traveling. Bind drawstrings, open outlets and the typical safety concerns might be an issue. ...
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3answers
94 views
Getting a good diagnosis for possible mental issues?
To keep this short sweet and simple... I have a 8 year old who has been diagnosed with ADHD and has been on all the typical medications. I will admit they do help significantly but I still see things ...
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2answers
165 views
Should my 13-month-old's tummy be this fat?
My daughter's tummy seems strangely fat. I know babies are chubby and they usually grow out of this, but it seems oddly distended.
Her tummy has been like this for a few months and she seems ...
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6answers
981 views
How big should solid food for the infant be when doing baby-led weaning?
Our son has been supplementing his formula with solid food for several months now. We started him on simple cereals (rice cereal, oatmeal, etc.), then added basic jarred baby food. Now he's eating ...
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2answers
112 views
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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2answers
141 views
How can I help my pre-schooler be more confident and assertive in competitive play situations?
In a certain type of games, where children are expected to run to a goal point (1) and then to perform
something (2), e.g. to run to a bag full of toys and then quickly grab the best toy ahead of ...
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2answers
1k views
Can a newborn feel pain in the umbilical stump?
I accidentally tugged on the umbilical stump of my newborn baby while changing his diaper, and now he's crying and it's bleeding a little. Have I hurt my baby?
I'm adding this question (and an ...
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1answer
99 views
Should an infant be washed with turmeric powder?
My in laws have a custom of washing the infant with Turmeric powder rather than any soap.
Should an infant be washed with turmeric powder? Any side effects?
How long duration can this be prolonged?
...
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2answers
163 views
Microwaving supper for the children in a filthy microwave [closed]
This is a hypothetical question, but I could see it happening to me one day.
A father uses a public microwave oven to cook supper to feed his children. The microwave is technically clean, but he is ...
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2answers
1k views
How concerned should we be about Mice coming into the baby's room?
Our first child is due any day now, and we've got a mouse infestation. We noticed it for the first time at my girlfriend's baby shower (lots of cakes and crumbs out), and since then we've started ...
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3answers
178 views
My kids are asking for Angry Birds Knock On Wood for the holidays, is it safe?
This game doesn't seem very safe... throwing plastic birds around trying to knock things over? But the kids are incessantly asking for it.
