Hi, I had a question for everyone. My 17 month old DD is developing quite well in most areas, but our last WBV hs made me upset. Our pediatrician (who I think will no longer be our Pediatrician after this visit!) proceeded with quite a tirade at our last visit because DD is still eating jarred...

So, for those of you who have more than one kid who is a fan of Harry Potter, how do you handle taking turns with the book? Below is an article from the NY times that talks one method (5 hour turns using a stopwatch continuing around the clock). My brothers who were older teens the last time an...

When I pick DS1 up from day care, it's getting dark, so when we get home he can't run around outside. However, the day care ends with winding-down activities, so when we get home he needs to use his large muscles again. In summer, we can go outside and kick a ball around, but these days,...

Is there any real data about what kind or brand of shoes are best for a competent but young walker? DS is 18 mos and has been walking for 8 mos. Most of the shoes I see have velcro which I am not too thrilled about, and many seem stiff and or clunky (fashion over form). Is there a brand or style...

With all the technology available you'd think this would exist. I want a fire alarm system that ties in with the locks of a house so that when the alarm is set off, the door and window locks will automatically disengage. It seems so simple. I've spent hours and made many phone calls looking for...

When the temperature is in the high 90's and heat index is 100-degrees plus, would you take your nine- or ten-month-old baby outside for walks and other activities? If so, for what's the longest you'd do so for and what precautions would you take (eg, clothing, hats, fluids)? If not, what's...

I have a feature duster thanks to Flylady. But it does not work very well. The cobs make lots of webs in the corners where the ceiling and walls meet. In baby steps style, I know I am not going to dust if I have to haul a step stool with me. And it's frustrating to do it and have it ... not be...

Hello We have just moved DS from is Moses basket to his cot. When we put him down at night he is placed on his back, feet-to-foot, in a sleepsuit with a cellular blanket. When he wakes 4-5 hours later for a feed he is sometimes at a right angle so his feet hit the long side of the cot, and one or...

I have two boys and a girl. They all like different foods. I insist on making them the same thing, which is often a battle but getting easier since I have not back downed once. I want to know if anyone has any kid- friendly dinner and/or suggestions for finicky kids. I am concerned about protein...

I have a couple of questions for you all. Both relate to my 11 month old son. 1) How do I transition him to one nap a day? Right now he wakes at 5, naps from 8:30-10:30, naps again from 1-3, and goes to bed at 7. At some point I'd love for him to have the same nap time that his sister has,...

Hello Everyone, I would appreciate more advice on this subject. I wrote earlier about my son not liking day care and you guys gave wonderful advice but now I guess I'm asking for more advice. My son still doesn't enjoy daycare and the daycare providers are concerned that he isn't enjoying it. ...

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Thought I'd throw this article up here for discussion. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4368057.stm We've had two kids admitted to the hospital in the last month who are extreme examples of this phenomenon. Both times the parents were pursuing surgery despite the fact that no one could find...

I need help on this one. I have a boyfriend I see about 1 time a month, my child isn't around him often, and he's not someone I will marry. I am a single working mom in college, and my daughter brought up something about my boyfriend, and my parents proceeded to tell her that they didn't like him...

I'm a little ahead of myself as I'm hoping by the time lil popeye has come I will have found a job that's more local. But at the moment I commute 1 hr each way (63 miles) by car. DH works within 15 mins of home. Now we're thinking of where would be the best locale for childcare - as it will...

We have a family reunion type event near Pensacola in mid-August, and since we will be travelling far to get there, we have decided to fly into Orlando and spend 3-4 days doing the Disneyworld type things. Its overwhelming looking at all the options for lodging, tickets, etc. I'm hoping to get...

On Wed, 01 Jun 2005 02:40:26 GMT, mariann wrote: Well, yes, my kid is 23 and already out of the house for 2 years. The problem is that I was a single mom for so long that we are just very close and that this is getting in the way now. My daughter stayed home...

Just want everyone to see the new pic I got of my baby boy :) http://img204.echo.cx/my.php?image=img21551ix.jpg if that didnt work, i will try this. http://img204.echo.cx/img204/6357/img21551ix.th.jpg

We have tried pretty much every thing to help this baby's excema. She's had it on one spot or another since she was an infant, but we've dealt with so many other more pressing issues in her overall health that it's taken a back seat somewhat. She's otherwise healthy as can be now and her mom asked...

Here's a law Congress will pass sometime this week. The Childfree Environment Act requires most public places to be childfree. Children are now banned in the following types of premises: * restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, dining areas and other eating places * adult learning centres, colleges and...