http://www.momLOVES.us/mom-based QAs for the mom communityCopyright 2010, momLOVES.us Todd Olivas Associateshttp://www.momLOVES.us/ momLOVES.usSun, 5 Feb 2012 16:03:00 GMTen-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssHow to express displeasure with friend who insistently puts her fingers in her mouth after eating to dig out food between her teeth. Cant begin to tell you how disgusting I find this practice.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4522/Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:32:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4522/My boy will potty all day in the potty if he has no underwear ! but when he puts the underwear on he will come to me and say he pee in his underwear. He will go on his own and tell me when he is done. He is 3 I tried boxer and regular underwear . can some one tell me what to do.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4506/Wed, 11 May 2011 18:38:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4506/I am looking to buy a trampoline but only have room enough for a 14 ft but it will be a tight fit..I was wondering if a 12 or 13 would be big enough.I know they are not suppose to jump together on it but just incase they do I want them to have enough roomhttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4504/Mon, 2 May 2011 11:14:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4504/My little one just recently turned two. For about 3 days now her appetite is completely off. She wants next to nothing to eat. She is showing no signs of illness.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4502/Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:34:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4502/<div style=font-family: Georgia, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); >My two year old son keeps taking his pants and diaper/pull up off. This is new to us because our oldest (5) never did this. Its very frustrating at night and nap time because we have to redress him at least twice, and sometimes he pees in the bed, so we have to bathe him, and change his sheets. He does it when hes dry and when hes wet. We figures maybe its time to potty train, (he just turned 2 on the 5th) and he will pee once or twice on the potty, but otherwise he is not very intersted in it.. any ideas? Anyone else go through this? Thanks. </div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4498/Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:10:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4498/I know he is three, but MY GOD! I am so tired of the screaming, kicking, and hitting that comes with something as simple as saying no, or taking something from him that he should not have, or if he has a toy that he is playing with inappropriately, like throwing things that should not be thrown after repeatedly asking him to stop! I try to ignore it, because I was told that by ignoring him it would eventually stop, but I have been going through this since last year and it is wearing me down, and I dont know how much more I can take! Have any moms gone through this? What did you do to stop this behavior?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4497/Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:01:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4497/My friends daughter is 17 months old. She just got rid of all her bottles and wants her daughter to start using sippy cups only. The problem is her daughter hasnt had milk in two days because she wont drink from a cup. My son didnt have a problem switching so Im not sure how to help.Does she give in and give her a milk bottle?ORDoes she stick to her guns and her daughter will drink from a sippy cup when shes ready?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4492/Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:00:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4492/can someone have a baby after they had a tubel?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4484/Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:36:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4484/I recently took custody of one of my grandchidren (she is 11) . How do I know when Ive given in to her too much. My youngest child is 23 years old. and things were much different then. Please help any addvise appreciatedhttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4471/Wed, 8 Sep 2010 09:33:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4471/My toddler wont stop pulling his sisters hair. Shes 10 years older than him, but he just gets crazy sometimes and wont stop pulling.What do I do to make him stop? We have tried time-outs, but that doesnt help in the long run.Anyone else have this problem?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4467/Tue, 7 Sep 2010 21:44:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4467/how do i get my 20 month old to stop taking a sippy cup during the night. he does not sleep straight through the night. he tosses and turns alot.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4447/Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:51:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4447/Before I found out I was pregnant, I ended it with my boyfriend. After I found out I was pregnant, I told him. He said it wasnt his, but if it came to be his, he would get a lawyer and take my child away (I know there is no way possible he could do that because I have my life together and my daughter is in no way harmed). It hasnt happened yet, but he knew when I was due and had my phone number, knew where I live, basically knew everything to get ahold of me. He had moved and quit his job and changed his phone number...so I had/have no clue how to get ahold of him. But I did manage to find out he was engaged with another baby on the way. They had their baby 3 days after my daughter turned one. I have still yet to contact him. Im scared. He lives or lived a very different life then what I want for my daughter, I know when she is with me I can (for the most part) protect her from negativity.I dont know what I should do. I want her to know who he is, and if she or he wants nothing to do with each other thats fine, but I dont want to contact him when shes still this young because I dont want him to put her life in jeopardy. I dont financially need his help, but I dont want to neglect my daughter from her father.Any advice?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4440/Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:33:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4440/My husband and I are struggling to have our own child. While we are not officially trying, we have been having totally unprotected sex for nearly 2 years now. I keep missing periods or having short periods. I went to the Dr. and found that I may never be able to have kids. They suggested I go back to taking my birth control. But I do not want to reduce my chances even more by taking birth control instead of quot;tryingquot; to get pregnant. I was wondering if there are any quot;tipsquot; that I can use to increase my chances of getting pregnant.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4435/Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:31:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4435/while working outside the home school daycare etc. Im a single parenthttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4427/Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:33:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4427/I know there are a lot of question on here about chores. I was just curious if you give your kids more chores during summer and/or winter breaks when they arent attending school. To me it seems like they have TONS more free time and less responsibility, therefore they should help around the house more.What are your thoughts?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4417/Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:53:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4417/We were breathing easier once our child figured out how to use the toilet, but we actually didnt expect occasional accidents and near misses... so whats the deal? Is this normal. Any tips from other parents on re-potty training or getting through a slump?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4416/Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:25:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4416/My son is approaching two years old. I know it is early at this point, but what age can your child start music lessons or sports like t-ball or soccer?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4414/Tue, 6 Jul 2010 22:12:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4414/How often should you give your newborn a bath?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4410/Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:56:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4410/In school they taught my child to write, obviously, but his handwritting is so sloppy and messy that Im wondering if anything is wrong. Its not laziness either. He really tries. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4404/Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:34:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4404/I have a friend and him and his wife are very busy people, they get praise for all the things they do, however, they have three kids who are bossy and picky, and do not behave well in others homes, what would be the best way to handle this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4390/Wed, 9 Jun 2010 16:31:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4390/Do the cloth crib rail covers work? My baby is about ready to pull herself up on the crib and when I let her stand up she immediately tries to bite the wood?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4385/Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:02:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4385/How do I get my 8 month old to like taking her bath in the grown up bath tub? I have always put her baby bath on the kitchen sink, but she is getting too big to sit up in it (she will hit her head soon on the cupboards) and she is having so much fun getting mommy soaked! So...its time to transition, however she is very scared in the big tub, even though I am putting her baby bath in the big bath. Do you keep trying every night and hope she gets used to it? I dont want her to be tramatized and start to hate taking her baths, as she loves them! Is she just not ready yet? Any thoughts??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4384/Wed, 9 Jun 2010 10:25:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4384/I have a nephew who just turned 15, and it is becoming apparent that he is experimenting with drugs along with some of his peers. He is an otherwise good kid who still gets good grades, but I worry that if nothing is done, he will just get worse. His mother was also a drug user in her youth, and is absolutely useless in dealing with a situation like this. I dont like interfering in the family, but feel some kind of obligation. If I confront the kid directly, it is not likely to work, and it will only damage the fragile relationship I have with my sister. I also dont want to involve the authorities at this point. Any suggestions on how a delicate situation like this can be dealt with?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4379/Mon, 7 Jun 2010 18:06:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4379/I love my daughter in law very much, she and my son have been married 11 years, i do not interfere in theirs lives, they have blessed me with two grandsons, yet there seems to be a wall up. In all this time she has never called me on the phone just to see how I am, nor stopped my my home on her own, she knows she is welcome? I have prayed and prayed, I am at a loss?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4371/Mon, 31 May 2010 21:39:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4371/Im sorry if this question is too gross for this site. And I know this is a mom not a pet site, but this really happened...Long story short, in an effort to teach our 20-month-old son to go on the quot;big boy potty,quot; we sat him down on the plastic seat where usually he just does a few squirts of No. 1. But today he decided to really go for it and -- surprise, surprise -- out came some No. 2. We werent expecting this (thought I dont know why) and didnt adequately restrain the family dog beforehand. Well, Fido (not her real name) comes along and eats two little quot;linksquot; of poo. We couldnt believe she would do that. It was like they were candy bars.DISGUSTING!!After all the wretching , vomiting and gnasing of teeth was done (ours not the dogs), we had a good laugh. But Im wondering if this type of thing is harmeful for a dog? Meanwhile, some doggie breath mints are on the shopping list!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4370/Fri, 28 May 2010 20:54:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4370/Im interested in finding a comprehensive list of some of the internets best dad blogs. Here is one I just found that is really great: <a href=http://cleverfather.com>http://cleverfather.com</a>Others out there?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4357/Thu, 20 May 2010 19:01:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4357/Do you recommend the Madela backpack or shoulder bag?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4356/Thu, 20 May 2010 17:06:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4356/I am due in 5 weeks and I am getting differing opinions on the Bobby Pillow vs. My Breast Friend. What is your preference and why?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4355/Thu, 20 May 2010 12:42:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4355/Hello to all moms!I have a son who has never had a dry night since he was born. He is now approaching a time when he interested in having friends sleep over. With summer coming, I would like to help him overcome bedwetting. I would love to hear your success stories. THANKS!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4344/Wed, 19 May 2010 09:24:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4344/How much milk do you give your toddler? I try not to give our 20 month old too much, but sometimes he just wants milk instead of food. I dont want to over do it. How much do you think is good at his age?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4343/Tue, 18 May 2010 20:56:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4343/My son is 20 months old and sometimes he screams when we put him in the high chair. I try to put him at the kitchen table but he makes such a mess and doesnt eat as much. He also touches everything with his dirty hands, including the wall. Is this because its new to him? Its bad enough cleaning up the high chair, but at least the mess is mostly on the tray when hes in the high chair.Is he too young to sit at the table or should I just let him sit at the table and try to control the mess until he gets used to it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4340/Tue, 18 May 2010 20:41:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4340/What are some good activities to do with family?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4335/Mon, 17 May 2010 19:26:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4335/My daughter is four and likes all the silly cartoons on Nick and Disney. How much TV is too much? I dont want her to become a couch potato so I try to encourage her to play outside or color.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4312/Thu, 13 May 2010 21:16:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4312/MY DAUGHTER IS FOUR, AND WE WANT TO TEACH HER RESPONSIBILITY WITH PETS. WE CANT GET A DOG YET. WHAT SMALL ANIMAL WOULD BE GOOD?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4308/Thu, 13 May 2010 18:23:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4308/Is it possible to put a newborn on a feeding schedule?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4306/Wed, 12 May 2010 17:46:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4306/Being a full-time college student keeps me very busy. I sometimes feel like I am never around. How do you make the most of your time with your kids? Do you have any special traditions/activities?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4305/Tue, 11 May 2010 21:23:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4305/Since tomorrow is Mothers Day, and this is a site for moms, I wanted to find out what your ideal Mothers Day would be. If you planned your day, what would you be doing?P.S. Happy Mothers Day!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4298/Sat, 8 May 2010 12:43:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4298/My daughter plays soccer and gets very frustrated when she doesnt do well. For the most part she does play well. I have talked to her about not getting upset, but sometimes she does. How can you teach your children not to be too competitive?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4297/Sat, 8 May 2010 12:28:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4297/I read with interest the question by the mother wanting advice on a teachers desire to have her four-year-old wear adult makeup for a dance recital. This brings up another question: when teachers make decisions (often with good intentions) about what they want our children to do, how far should we go to enforce our own standards? This doesnt just apply to things like makeup for school plays, but every other activity in school. We want our kids to get a good education and be part of the school community, but should this be at the expense of our own sense of whats right and appropriate?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4289/Sat, 8 May 2010 11:48:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4289/<strong>Doing daily hygiene routines with your baby, will that make them not like it when they are old enough to do it themselves? </strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4294/Sat, 8 May 2010 09:17:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4294/There are several preschools in our area. How do you know which one to choose, for the best welfare and education of your child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4286/Fri, 7 May 2010 21:05:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4286/<strong>How many diapers do newborns go through, in the first month of life? </strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4284/Fri, 7 May 2010 19:42:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4284/Has anyone had to deal with a deployment? What did you do to get through the hard times?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4283/Fri, 7 May 2010 19:30:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4283/Does anybody have any healthy dinner ideas? I seem to be making the same things and would like to try new dishes. Thank you!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4282/Fri, 7 May 2010 19:16:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4282/My daughter is four and attends dance class. For their recitals, the teacher would like them to wear blush, lipstick, and eyeshadow. I am unsure about the eyeshadow. What would you feel comfortable letting your daughter wear?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4281/Thu, 6 May 2010 21:28:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4281/My son is scared of our dog he has never had no bad experience with any animals, we had this dog from a puppy n now 9 months oldhttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4267/Wed, 5 May 2010 22:09:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4267/We love to play outside together. What are some of your favorite outdoor activities? Or do you have a favorite from when you were younger?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4271/Wed, 5 May 2010 21:36:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4271/My husband and I want to have date nights, even if it is at home after our daughter is in bed. Does anyone have any good ideas for a romantic evening that wont cost too much?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4270/Wed, 5 May 2010 21:11:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4270/My daughter is four years old and does not pay attention! I know she hears what I say, but she doesnt acknowledge me. Are there any keywords or techniques that have worked for you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4264/Tue, 4 May 2010 22:00:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4264/My mother was a rather busy woman, with 4 kids and a husband. While she was very nurturing, and extremely loving, she didnt really spend a lot of time playing with us. She would talk to us A LOT, and take us fun places. We would tell her about our play world, and she would listen and humor our imaginations, but she never really entered it. That was our domain, and we were responsible for maintaining it.I have found that approach has become my style. I have dishes to wash, and rooms to clean, and other things on my mind. I take care of the kids, talk to them, listen to them, love them, snuggle, hug, kiss, read to them...and humor their imaginary worlds. However, I dont really spend much time playing with them. I just get too bored, and their play requires a lot of physical and mental energy.I also think that playtime is a very important time for kids to learn independence. This is a valuable time for them to learn how to entertain themselves, exercise their own creativity and imagination--(as opposed to adult influence), as well as learning how to handle peer disputes (I find myself getting too involved and pulling the authority card in matters of play).I am starting to wonder if I am wrong. Do good mothers spend a lot of time playing with their kids? I really cant last more than a few minutes. I am open to changing, if Im wrong. But, I just dont like playing. Is this something that I just need to change?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4245/Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:17:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4245/My sweet and spoiled 2 1/2 year old will be 3 in September. Well our only issue is out of nowhere he will throw a fit! We will be having a wonderful day and all of a sudden he snaps and wont come out of his tanturm...so what do I do if Im in public or home and he keeps hitting me or throws things (very dangerous)? I worry because he is a tough little boy when he wants to be and I would like to know how to change his aggresive behavior into more passive behavior when he is so upset.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4241/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:43:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4241/The dreams are very specific. Its wierd because his exsistance is peaceful and has not been informed very well of our earths condition. Also to be considered that his dreams are far from this dramatic on a regular basis. That is why this concerns me. Out of nowhere the dreams show severe devistation that as he discribes it to me is unaware of exactly what he is describing. Im just concerned how to go about saying quot;oh its just a dream and its far from anything realquot; it isnt is it? Oh im just a simple at home mother of two. Im catholic so this is why i have a hard time discussing this stuff with anyone.. Any advise?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4217/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:30:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4217/Anyone know of any real work for Moms to stay at home? I was laid off from my job of 6 years when I was 8 months pregnent. And now with a 2 month old son, our bills just keep piling up. Is there really such a job that I can work at home and still make a decent income?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4237/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:30:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4237/My husband still seems to be nervous around our baby. He will not admit it, but I can tell. He does alot with the baby, but sometimes I think he can do just a bit more. So, how involved is your husband with your baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4236/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:29:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4236/How long after giving birth were you back to the way you were before you gave birth? I weight less then I did pre-pregnency, but my belly hasnt seemed to go away.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4234/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:22:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4234/I was always under the impression that babies are not supposed to start solids until they are 6 months old. My ped. told me that we are going to start our son on solids at 4 months. Did anyone ever hear of this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4233/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:20:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4233/Before we got pregnent we had a cat and a dog. Now we have a little baby, and we always have them around the pets so they grow up knowing what they are. Do you think this is OK to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4232/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:19:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4232/My two month old son doesnt like to go to sleep - he fights it all the time. His latest thing is he wants a bottle to fall asleep to - he will fall asleep with about 2oz of formula. I dont want to make this a habit. Any suggestions of how else I can get him to slee easier?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4229/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:11:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4229/My 11 week old son tends to be eating soo much more then what all the books say, even what google says. He is supposed to be eating 4-6oz of formula, but right now he is up to 7oz, sometimes more. What did your 11 week old eat?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4228/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:08:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4228/My sister and I were discussing what age she should allow her daughter to shave her legs. She is now 12 years old and asking all the time since her friends are all doing it. I think she should be comfortable with it as long as her daughter shaves all the time. She wants to wait a bit longer. What do you think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4225/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:57:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4225/I currently only have a 2 bedroom house. My husband and I are planning on having our second child once our son is about 2 years old, possibly sooner. So the question I have in the back of my mind, what can we do if we end up having a girl? We love our house, but we rent so we wouldnt be added another room. Would it be OK if they shared a room for a little while? Or should I make sure we have a 3 bedroom house before even trying to concieve? Thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4224/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:20:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4224/My 12yr old has really rough, bumpy knees. And, poor thing, she is a little self-conscious about them. Does anyone know why this happens? She applies plenty of lotion and other skin care products, but still, the rough knees persist. I can remember when I was around her age having rough knees and quot;bumpyquot; elbows as well. The best I can tell her is the its an age, growing up sort of thing. I grew out of it apparently, since I dont have the problem now as an adult. Any help out there in mom land?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4211/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:16:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4211/My 12-year-old daughter has been begging for a trampoline for the backyard. Apart from the unsightly nature of it, Im opposed to the idea because the potential danger and injuries she might sustain. Am I being too cautious or should I consider it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4210/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:10:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4210/<div goog_docs_charindex=14773>At six, my daughter seems too big for stuffed animals and other toys found in toy stores. Also she has so many toys that they filled up the whole basement. When she got some toys for Christmas she only played with them for few days before they got forgotten in a corner of our basement. She likes to draw, read, make crafts and play PC games. I would like to give her a present that wont wear out so fast or one that has some other use and meaning then playing. I cannot come up with anything. Do you have any suggestions?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4200/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 17:29:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4200/I am a natural honey blonde. But shortly after turning 19 I decided that I should have been born with black hair. Ive had black hair ever since. <br />My mother never allowed me to dye my hair when I was still living at home. It was a firm conviction of hers, and she declared that if God made me a blonde He must have wanted me that way.<br />What do you think? Yes or no, and when?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4195/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:20:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4195/I believe the time is different for every child. So how would you decide when is the right time to add the responsibility of a pet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4194/Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:14:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4194/My 11 year old gives me a hard time on a daily basis about homework. I have no idea how to get her to do it without the daily argument. I dread the days she has homework for this reason. Any tips would be helpful.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4188/Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:54:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4188/<div goog_docs_charindex=10786>We have a cabin up north. The cabin is located on an island on one of the many lakes in northern Minnesota. There is no electricity, no gas, no transportation. We have a boat, a well and many lamps. We also have poison ivy on some spots (we tried to kill it but <span class=misspell goog_docs_charindex=11049 suggestions=didnt,dont,dint,duding,didst>didint</span> work). I have studied the plant but, to be honest, I cannot tell it apart from others that look the same. I am afraid that my daughter, sooner or later, is going to touch the plant. How should I treat her. A doctor may be hours away.</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4181/Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:01:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4181/My children are both great students in school, but their extracurricular activities are lacking. Neither have shown a great interest in anything outside of school, such as sports. In my sons case, his only real hobby is video games, and while I know that they are fun, they arent exactly a hobby that Id like to encourage. Does anyone have any advice for increasing my childrens interest in extracurricular activities?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4159/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:09:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4159/My daughter seems to have chronic dry skin on her arms, hands, and around her face. Her doctor says it is not a serious ailment, such as eczema, and that it is not something to worry about. The dry skin is an annoyance, however. Have any of you experienced dry skin in your child, and what products have been the most helpful in curing this ailment?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4149/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:41:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4149/My child is nine years old and very responsible. He loves to help me cook and has been asking to cook for himself for the past couple of months. I am not sure he is old enough to use cooking appliances, such as the oven, stovetop or microwave and have told him as much. He does make his own cold foods though. I would like to give him a guideline age that is old enough to cook on their own using kitchen appliances. How old do you think a child should be to use the appliances of the kitchen without supervision?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4148/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:39:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4148/I have a teacher friend who insists that my child needs to learn sight words in order to facilitate reading. My older step-children were taught in this manner and they have trouble sounding out words and figuring out the context of what they are reading. I am teaching my youngest to read by blending letters together and sounding out the words. While he doesnt recognize as many words as are on the sight word list, he is confidently sounding out words and is able to grasp the meaning. Do you think it is better to teach reading by sight words or by phonics?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4143/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:02:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4143/My husband works really hard and my kids are very busy with extracurricular activities. Between trying to get healthy meals on the table and getting everyone where they need to be, I often end up grumpy and tired. I would like to take a night off, but feel so guilty if I am not there for my family when they need me. What are some inexpensive and not too time-consuming ways that you can pamper yourself?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4142/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:56:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4142/Football is huge in our hometown and I absolutely love the game! So many other mothers that I talk to about have a heart attack when I tell them I cant wait for my youngest to be able to play tackle football; they think soccer is a much safer sport. I am all for letting boys be boys and as long as they play the game safely, I support them playing football. Would you encourage your son to play football or urge him to play a quot;saferquot; sport?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4135/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:19:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4135/My kids are 3 and 22 months and we do 8 30 bedtime and they usually get up around 7 30 in the morning. I was wondering anyone else with kids close to my age when do they do bedtime? Someone told me I do bedtime to late for such small kids.. what do you think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4126/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:21:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4126/I have heard that a fever is the bodys way of quot;cookingquot; the germs and that rushing to use a fever-reducer can actually hinder the bodys natural response. I tend to let a low-grade fever run its course and will definitely medicate if it continues to creep up. Wondering what others do, reach for the Tylenol or let nature take its course...http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4124/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:17:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4124/My freshman daughter was recently asked out by a senior. While she is allowed to date, we are a little hesistant to let her date someone that much older, especially since underclassmen are not allowed to attend prom and this boy will be going to college in the fall. We just dont see much of a future for a possible relationship and are a little reluctant to let her go out with this boy. Is this too much of an age difference at this point in life?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4123/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:14:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4123/as some of you may have seen im due in about 3 weeks! Well my c section date is may 12th and we dont have a name yet! Im so worried what if she comes early! So im looking for some suggestions, my oldest is Semira and my youngest is Novalei (no-va-lee) so i want something different but not obnoxious! Any takers?!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4110/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:11:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4110/I am pregnant with my first child and I want a few more after this one. My husband wants to have a child every two years after this one is born. I dont think it is a good idea, they will be close in age but they also cost a lot of money to take care of. Did anyone have there children close together or waited til the first got older because of the financial cost?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4102/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:35:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4102/I have heard that if you have sex before ovulation starts you will conceive a girl. However if you have sex after ovulation it will be a boy. Is there any truth to this? I dont know what I am having yet and I am very excited. Have anyone else heard about this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4099/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:33:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4099/I know that spanking your child is suppose to be bad but how many women still do it? Does time out work? I was going to try time outs with my child and see if I can have success at that. What does everyone think about time out verse spanking? Who has tried both and which one works the best?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4098/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:28:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4098/I am 14 weeks pregnant and was wondering when did everyone start to show with their first child. I know women show at different times but I cant wait to see a baby bump. I dont look pregnant at all. I look like I have gained a little weight. Anyone else not showing when they were 14 weeks and if not when did you show?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4096/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:21:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4096/Is breastfeeding painful? I was told that it hurts the first few weeks even if your baby latches on properly. I know it is the best thing for the baby but I am a little afraid. What if I have trouble and its very painful or if the baby does not get enough milk? What has been everyones experience? I am overreacting?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4089/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:46:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4089/I am pregnant with my first child and i read that saving the umbilical cord is important because of the stem cells that are in the blood. It is suppose to help treat certain diseases. My question is How many of you ladies actually saved your childs umbilical cord? Did you need it later in the future? Would you recommend me doing it? I am thinking about it because I want to do whatever it takes to protect my childs future.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4088/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:34:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4088/My daughter is 2. When you ask her who she is she says quot;Youquot; because that is what I always say to her. I used to think it was adorable. (well I still do a little) I am hoping to figure out a way for her to learn her name is Sara and actually say it. I can get her to say it once in awhile she just doesnt understand that is her name. How can I fix this? <input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4079/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:47:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4079/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />I have a 2 year old little boy that I watch sometimes. He is still not talking. He only says about 3 words. My daughter who is the same age talks away. I am looking for any advice on how to teach him to talk. Ways that I can get him to use words and not just makes noises. Thank you for any help.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4075/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:42:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4075/My 2 year old daughter is a bit too big to be comforable in a highchair and she fights a booster seat. How do you take your children out to eat and get them to happily stay in the chair? She will color on the menu for a bit, but gets very bored while waiting on the food. Any advice is appreciated. <input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4070/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:35:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4070/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />My daughter is almost 2. She is in a toddler bed and fights bedtime every night. She keeps getting up. She is so sweet too. She isnt throwing fits, just fighting it for all its worth. I am looking for advice on how to get her to stay in her bed.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4061/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:20:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4061/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />When I teach preschool, I have one child that refuses to lay still. No matter what I do he wiggles and moves. He is about 18 months old. Does anyone have advice on what I can do to change him easier?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4060/Tue, 20 Apr 2010 01:19:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4060/My son will be 3 in August, and hasnt shown muchinterest in his potty. We have had it for a few months now, and he has only use it twice. Most times I take him in, he sits for a few seconds, then gets up to play in the sink. I guess Im just looking for reasurrance that its not the end of the world if he isnt ptd by his birthday.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4048/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:51:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4048/We try to watch the number of sugary snacks and drinks our 6-year-old son eats. It seems there are sugar-free alternatives for just about everything out there. I always notice that his behavior changes after eating something with Splenda in it. Do you think Splenda is a safe alternative to sugar?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4046/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:43:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4046/Im about 8 months pregnant with my 3rd daughter and my 3 year old who has always been very independant well behaved kid, all the sudden she turned 3 and all hell broke loose. She turned 3 March 25th and its been like someone swapped my daughter out. She has baby temper tantrums, she wont let anyone console here, anything and everything upsets her, we cant get through an HOUR without her getting upset or being hysterical about something. Shes VERY clingy to me and Im assuming she understands the baby is coming soon, my belly is very big and she sees the stuff being set up and I know it probably freaks her out. She tells me everyday she wants to help with the baby and shes gonna be a great big sister. Then when shes mad she tells me how she doesnt want the baby anymore and she cries and whines about everything. I try to give her attention and talk to her when she has these fits but she tells me to get away from her and to leave her alone, I want to try and help and Ive been trying to have more 1 on 1 time with her because I see shes having some attention issues. We just feel at a loss, and any advice would be greatly appreciated :)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4037/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:40:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4037/My son is two, and loves his shoes. He puts them on, and Icant get him to take them off for anything. He even sleeps in them. His dad can get him to take them off, but he throws a fit every time I try. He doesnt put on socks, and the shoes are really starting to stink. What can I do to get him to take them of?<br /> Also, what can I do about stinky shoes?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4032/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:18:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4032/<div goog_docs_charindex=6251>I have a friend that would like to go back to her full time job. She already has a nanny to take care of her baby. She is also breastfeeding and being as she put it quot;over productivequot; she got a pump too. Her only concern is that being at work she wont get to breastfeed her baby, besides other complications that come with this. I wish I could encourage her to pump at work but she is afraid of her boss and colleague reactions. On the summer time, part of her work is outside and she will need to drive back to the office. She must take a decision soon. Any advice?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4033/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:15:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4033/I am exclusively brestfeeding my 2 month old son. When we go out, I usually pump a bottle first, which is tie-consuming and has made us late for appointments several times. I want to be able to comfortably feed him while out and about, but am unsure how to do this. If you do it, how do you get comfortable? At home, I have to use pillows.Do you cover up with something?How do you keep from getting milk everywhere if baby unlatches for a bit?What do you say if people make rude comments?Thanks for your help.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4014/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:09:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4014/I received an offer from a diaper website to receive $10 off my first purchase. This sounds tempting for a couple of reasons:1. I can find brands and types not available at my local stores and2. If I run out in the middle of the week, I wont have to wait until Friday when I can get to the store, or find someone to drive me.I am just wondering which is more cost-effective, and better considering my circumstances.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4013/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 14:04:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4013/<div goog_docs_charindex=4930>My daughter got the stomach flu that was going around in her school for a while. Though I knew about it, now that she got sick Im totally unprepared. She is 6 and sometimes she doesnt make it to the bathroom to stay all clean. Also she feels miserable. Do you have any tips on dealing with this annoying bug?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4006/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:39:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4006/I have a good relationship with my step-son, but his mom makes him feel really guilty about caring about me. I want to spend quality time with him, but how can I build our relationship without seem like I am trying to compete with his mom?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4001/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:40:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/4001/I am always looking for ways to introduce new foods to my kids and thought getting them involved in preparing the meals might help. What are some age-appropriate cooking tasks for a 6-year-old and an 11-year-old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3999/Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:22:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3999/My daughter who is 3 just recently started using the potty maybe a week ago. She randomly came up to me and told me she had to go and just did it. The only problem is I want her to keep going to the potty but I dont want to push her and have her regress. She goes to the potty about once a day, and sometimes she goes in the bathroom and it seems like she just plays around. We made a sticker chart to encourage her to go and maybe be more excited about it. What are some good ways to get her to keep going but not pushing her?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3986/Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:06:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3986/I was hoping to get some advice for nail clipping toddlers, I have a horrible time getting my daughter Novalei to sit still and just let me clip her nails. Shes very hyper and wont sit with me for to long and always trys to pull her hand away and I end up clipping her nails a little to short sometimes. Whats a good way to clip her nails and not hurt her and still get the job done?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3985/Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:54:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3985/Maybe its just me but does anyone else get a slightly weird vibe from the Nick Jr. show <a href=http://www.yogabbagabba.com>Yo Gabba Gabba</a>!? To me theres a slight drug/hallucination/flash back tone going on. (Im not saying we dont watch it in our home, but it does strike me as a rather bizarre program.)Or am I crazy?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3981/Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:39:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3981/My step-daughter doesnt have many chores, but we are slowly trying to add them. She is only with us part time so we dont want to go too crazy, but we want her to learn to be responsible.What chores do you have your 12 year old do? (or around that age)How many?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3979/Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:08:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3979/My child all of the sudden wants to spend the night all the time with my parents. This came out of nowhere and he screams and cries all day and night unless I let him. Why is this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3974/Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:14:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3974/My teenager likes to wear his hair rather long. I feel that this is no longer appropriate now that he is looking for a part time job. I think he would have more luck if he wore his hair in a short cut. Lets face it, putting forth a neat, professional look matters when interviewing for a job. At what age should a teen be completely responsible for their own appearance?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3957/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:30:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3957/My stepdaughter is eleven. Lately, she has been insisting that she is old enough to decide when she needs to go to bed. Im afraid she will underestimate her need for sleep on school nights. Im wondering if I shouldnt compromise and make bedtime another hour later, but she insist she doesnt need a bedtime period. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3952/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 21:06:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3952/<div goog_docs_charindex=51>Since she first went to preschool, at the age of 4, my child wanted to be a teacher. That lasted for almost a year. One day, out of nowhere, she told me she wanted to be a firefighter. This went on until I brought her a draw and write journal then she wanted to be a journalist. Few months later she changed her mind: she wanted to be a rock star. Last week we were playing quot;House Rulesquot; (a game where we make rules that we all have to fallow at home) and she changed her mind again: she is going to be a quot;rulerquot; (a person that makes rules for others) and a rock star. Shes only 6. When should I take her seriously?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3945/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:24:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3945/My son himself has not been the target of the neighborhood bully, but he has witnessed him in action. Nearly everyday he comes home with tales of the bully picking on smaller kids in the park. My son feels he should defend the other kids(some of them are his best friends younger siblings}. I, on the other hand, am not sure he should get involved. Any advice on what is morally right in this situation.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3937/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:25:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3937/The family dog recently died. Weve had her since before my son was born. He misses his pet so much, I wonder if he spends too much time grieving. Its been weeks and he is still not over the loss. Can anyone tell me if this is normal? How long should the grieving period last and what can I do to make things easier for him?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3936/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:20:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3936/I know this is a strange question, and I dont want to sound melodramatic. But my toddler is so into his mom that I can hardly get any interaction time with him without him crying and yelping: quot;momma, momma.quot; Im sure its just a stage of extreme clinginess right now but I cant help feeling continually disappointed that he wont let me play with him and hold him like he does with mom.Am I being stupid and should I just quot;man upquot; here???http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3940/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:54:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3940/My child would surf the net twenty-four seven if I allowed him to, but getting him to read a book for recreation is nearly impossible. Are books, the kind you actually hold in your hand, old-fashioned today? Should I continue to try and instill within my child a certain respect and appreciation for the classics?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3928/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:00:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3928/My child is overweight. Although I have heard the term quot;baby fat,quot; I am wondering, when does this problem cross the line from being a harmless phase he will outgrow to becoming a serious problem? America is in the midst of an obesity crisis. A new fast food restaurant seems to eventually spring up on every corner. At what point does extra weight become a health issue?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3927/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:35:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3927/Any of you guys ever saw something that your kids were watching on t.v. and thought oh my lord that is not appropriate for a 6 year old to watch. I try to monitor what my 6 and 8 years old watch on t.v. but I cant always be right there watching them...it would be nice if I could trust that nick jr. and noggin at least showed age appropriate shows. Am I being paranoid or do any of you agree with me that some shows are way to suggestive and adult for our kids?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3923/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:30:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3923/Wow, I would have never thought it could be this difficult. My oldest helps me out a lot, sometimes I feel like I ask to much of her but I just can not sdo everything alone. My husband works 12-14 hours a day so he isnt home to help and well it just get sso overwhelming sometimes. Any advice onhow to make things run smoother?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3922/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:27:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3922/Was just wondering where everyone had found the cheapest prices on baby formula. My 7 month old is currentley using Similac Advance but I would consider changing it. Any how any oinions about the cheapest place to buy the formula?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3921/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:25:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3921/was just curious if anyone else had went so long TTC and then got pregnant and had a healthy child, if you had another baby how long did it take to concieve again? I have 3 daughters and we are ready to try for one more in chances of having a boy, but it took me 5 years to get pregnant with my 7 month old. Opinions or advice please:)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3918/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:09:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3918/My 6 year old daughter was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. She takes medication which helps her behave and concentration somewhat. But no matter what we try she is having major issues at school and with the adminastration. I have thought about taking her out of public school and just homeschooling her myself...any opinions on this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3917/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:06:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3917/My baby is 7 months old now and she weighs around 20lbs, which isnt much overweight but I am just concerned that since she is a big baby that she will be a larger person when she is grown...anyone have chubby babies that grow up to be of average weight?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3916/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:04:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3916/Dont get me wrong I really appreciate the help that my family and the in-laws give to us with babysitting and such BUT when my kids come home from their houses they are so whiny and spoiled for days. I guess that it is because while they are with the grandparents they get 100% attention from them all the time, but me being home alone with 3 kids all day that just isnt possible for me. Any advice on how to deal with this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3915/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:02:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3915/I heard someplace a few days ago to try and ween my baby girl off of the bottle at just 9 months old....to me that that seems very young. Any suggestions or opinions on what would be a good age to try?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3905/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:30:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3905/I have a baby girl 7 months old, my other kids are almost 7 and 9 so it has been awhile since I have used baby sunscreen. I was just curious as to all you Moms opinions of the best/safest brand to use?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3904/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:27:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3904/As a working Mom have you considered a full time Nanny , versus a part time babysitter?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3901/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:25:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3901/If people move a lot while the child is less than a year, will it be mess the child brain up on always moving?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3896/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:13:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3896/What is the right to start telling your child the would quot;no?quot;http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3891/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:34:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3891/What is the best way to tell you kids that you are pregant, again?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3887/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:21:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3887/My 8 month old, will not eat any type of baby food, is this normal? Any ideas of what I can do? Also, she will not drink any type of juices.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3879/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:37:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3879/I have a 2 -year old little boy, and my question is why does he keep throwing up, we just took him to the doctor and put him on acid reflux medicine and he continues to throw up worse.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3872/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:44:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3872/At what age should you really let your daughter shave their legs?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3871/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:42:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3871/Do you smoke in an enclosed vehicle with your Children present?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3869/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:40:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3869/Would you do it again, twenty years down the line?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3868/Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:37:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3868/I have a 2 year old and a 1 year old when should I introduce those fruits?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3858/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:56:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3858/Being a mom we always wish that we would do something different, what is your biggest regret and what have you learned to do better next time.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3853/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:16:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3853/I have a 16 month old son and he is standing up and pulling himself up on the furniture, but he is not walking too much, without the assistance of an adult. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3848/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:49:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3848/I found www.starfall.com, but I know there are more!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3847/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:46:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3847/I can tell that my little son is an agitator, he can be sitting in my lap and put his foot toward his sister who is just sitting next to me eating her snack. Then she gets upset and pushes back, by that time, there is a shoving match that my 1 year old started. How do I stop that with out getting angry with them and coming inbetween their shoving match.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3846/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:43:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3846/I have told my son numerous times that he doesnt know everything... even though he does. Advise on what else I should do.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3843/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:24:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3843/My son loves watching movies. We monitor everything he watches but Ive noticed lately some of the movies hes picking (many he sees on movie day at daycare, the one morning a week they allow them to watch tv) seem a little old for him. Hes only three but last week he picked out Alvin and the Chipmunks (probably not that old for him) and this week he wanted to see Night at the Museum. My husband and I both enjoy Star Trek and weve got a little Trekker in the house with us. While the Chipmunks and Night at the Museum is probably no big deal, should we be letting him watch the Star Trek Movies? Are they a little old for him? Im just curious what others think.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3855/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:21:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3855/Need advice of when it is too old to be on the bottle.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3841/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:17:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3841/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt><font color=#000000>My daughter is getting ready to enter the second grade and she still uses both her right and left hands to write. We have tried to find ways to encourage her to become comfortable with one or the other; however, she still likes to switch off. I am afraid that her teachers are going to start penalizing her grades because of this. Anyone have any ideas on how I can help my daughter pick her writing hand, or should I just let her figure it out on her own terms?</font>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3835/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:33:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3835/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt><font color=#000000>My daughterrsquo;s feet are extremely sweaty. I know this is something that she gets from her father as his feet sweat a lot too, but I had always thought that it was because he works on his feet all day. When my daughter comes home from school, her feet are soaked. Do you think it would be safe for me to use a commercial brand foot powder on her feet to absorb wetness?</font>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3834/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:32:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3834/Im looking for any advice or stories from people who went natural with their first baby!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3829/Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:18:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3829/Every time I ask him to do something it is like asking him to pull out his own teeth.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3822/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:30:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3822/Like grabbing your husbands collar in the throws of labor and the final push, that now he tells everyone that I threw him to the ground while giving birth.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3818/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:51:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3818/Any times within the first few hours of your baby being born: ie...when you went to go change the diaper and you thought that you would be cute wiping up the poop, that you put you face toward the babys bottom and poop shoots out that you almost get pooped on.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3817/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:47:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3817/<div goog_docs_charindex=105>I dont mind doing laundry as far as Im not squeezed between work, dinner and school events. But sometime I wish some other people would help, like the husband or the teenage kid. Especially when hubby complains that hes pants get wrinkled all the time or the kid changes her outfit three times a day. What would you do? </div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3816/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:37:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3816/My 3 year old is very curious. Normally it is one of the things that I absolutely love about him. The problem becomes when his curiousity gets the better of him. I say that because there are times I tell him not to do something, to stay out of something or stay away from something and he just cant seem to help himself, he just has to do it, get into it, or get near it to see what happens. There are days I let him watch TV in our room instead of the living room because I can only take so much Barney. I tell him repeatedly quot;dont get into my desk. There is nothing in there for you, that is my stuff. Please leave it alone.quot; I come back a few minutes later and hes in the desk, or hes gotten things off of my vanity. Hes lost my wedding rings because of this. Ive told him to stay away from the laptop and last weekend he pulled off some keys one wont go back on well now. Is there a good way to help restrain that a little? I want him to explore but if I tell him not to do something then I need him to listen to me not his curiosity. He gets into trouble every single time but nothing is working.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3815/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:06:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3815/Does any one have a remedie for cradle cap that would be natural?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3809/Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:34:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3809/Sometimes, when my son gets sick he develops a rash on his torso. I havent been able to really get a good answer as to what causes it by his doctor, and online web sites dont really say much about it. What could it be? Just his bodys reaction to the sickness?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3789/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:52:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3789/Should my friend allow her teenage daughter to drive friends around in her car. She just turned 17 and has 4 friends kids that want a ride to and from school. And they go out on the weekends. Is this ok do you think or should she limit it to one or 2 friends in the car at a time?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3785/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:26:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3785/I am asking in relation to my nephew who is 9 years old and has a serious problem with authority already. My family is becoming greatly concerned for his future. Right now he only gets in trouble at home and is a pretty good child abroad. <br />Is this a phase or should we be doing something in particularly differently?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3756/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:20:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3756/My daughter sho is almost 3 years old has recently developed a complete fear of having her hair washed. She screams and fights me in the tub whenever I try to wash her hair and bathtime is becoming a battle. Any tips to get her to relax about it and just let me wash her hair?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3731/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:16:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3731/My children live outside during the summer months. With two family members having skin cancer this year, I am worried. How stong should the sunscreen be and how often should it be applied?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3720/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:12:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3720/My son loves getting his haircut but gets distracted with the chaos of the barber shop. How do you get your child to sit still during this? The last haircut was cute but alittle messed up!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3718/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:08:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3718/Being home this summer, I dreading the chore of dishes. I would like each child to have a special color for his cup and plate so he can use it throughout the day. Is this a good system?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3717/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:07:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3717/Last April, we had a house fire. We lost everything but the most tragic is the loss of our family lab. We havent bought a new house yet and are renting from my inlaws. My son (3 yrs old) now tells everyone that our dog is coming back when we buy our new house. How should we handle telling him that she isnt coming with us to a new home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3706/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:38:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3706/My son is 3 years old. How much sleep should a toddler get on a good night?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3705/Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:37:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3705/How do you prepare the first child for a new baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3683/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:08:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3683/I am wondering what is a good activity for an active 3 year old? My son loves to be busy but doesnt like to be surrounded by a large amount of people. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3676/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:50:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3676/My husband and I are deciding who should care for our children if anything happens to us. How do you make a huge decision like that?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3674/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:47:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3674/Im just curious on the take around here. My son is only 3 but he perfers a shower to a bath any day of the week. Someone once told me that showers arent the best way to get him clean, I think its better than sitting him in a bathtub and rising him off with the same water that he just dirtied up. What do you guys think? Is a bath really that much better? Or is a shower the way to go?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3675/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:47:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3675/My 3 year old has the bad habit of not telling me the truth. He goes to daycare and I will ask him if he got in trouble at all. He always says no. The other day I picked him up from time out I asked him why he was in time out and he told me that he wasnt in time out that was Taylor (a girl from a different class entirely). When I told him there was no way it could have been Taylor but he insisted it was. He knows the difference between truth and a lie but he is insistant on lying to me. Whats a good way to stop that?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3672/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:58:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3672/My son is 3 years old. My inlaws would like my son to stay overnight at their home. The problem is that they live two hours away. What age is ok for him to be away from home like that?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3668/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:50:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3668/My son is 3 years old and has many friends. The moms are stay at home moms and invite us to play alot. I work fulltime and have an older daughter. Would it be rude for me to ask for a time change of some of the play group?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3665/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:26:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3665/I am planning for this summer and want some fun snack ideas. Are there any ideas out there?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3664/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:25:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3664/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />When my oldest son decided to spread his wings and leave the nest I had mixed emotions. Sad that he was leaving, but happy to know I had raised him well and with a good sense of responsibly and a lot of pride in his independence. That however, was just the beginning of what has turned out to be the battle of the century in my household. Now my daughter and remaining son have drawn the preverbable line in the sand, with me caught in the middle. My son says that since he is the oldest now that my other son is gone, he should be the one to inherit the larger bedroom, while my daughter says the she being a girl needs more privacy. Since they both still share a room with no bathroom (the room being contested has itrsquo;s own), it seems my sanity or whatrsquo;s left of it will be the next casuality in this battle of wills. I need to make a decision before things get much worse! Does my daughter really need more privacy considering she is two years younger then my nine year old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3654/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:11:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3654/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />There are so many varieties of childrens vitamins on the market, and the prices are really expensive. I dont want to pay big bucks for vitamins that will not provide adequate health benefits for my kids, but with so many brands to choose from it seems a daunting task. Are there real differences in brands, if so which could be the best multiple vitamin for my child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3647/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:27:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3647/<div id=refHTML>Any mother knows the pain and discomfort associated with newborn colic and the suffering it brings to <span class=ver title=If the last word is a noun, it should probably be in the plural, e.g.: lt;igt;many mlt;bgt;elt;/bgt;nlt;/igt;, lt;igt;several girllt;bgt;slt;/bgt;lt;/igt;.>both mom</span> and baby. I have tried many remedies, including what my mother- in -law called quot;riding the bike,quot; where you lay the baby on his / her back and move their legs in a back and forth motion like riding a bike. It seems to work for a little while, but is not totally effective. I have been told to dip my finger in whisky and then let her suckle, but I have no intention of introducing alcohol to my child. Are there other home remedies that can provide real relief for mom and child?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3646/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:17:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3646/My daughter got a bike from Santa this year complete with training wheels and a squeaky horn. She loves to ride and spends hours happily tooling around the yard. She has two playmates who also have bikes and they often come over and join her. One of her little friends a seven year old, almost two years older than my daughter has just had his training wheels taken off and he has the <span class=spellmod title=Spelling error - suggestions: duchies, ochers, echoes, itches, aches, couches, douches, pouches, touches, vouches, Archies, ochres, arches, etches, ochers, euchres, orchids, techies, Cochise, Ochoas, Ches, Richies, chis, ouch, ushers, douches, gouaches, vouchers, achiest, ochres, urchins, Chis, chis, ocher, shies, avouches, euchres, orchids, couchs, pouchs, Ches, ushers, Roches, gouaches, vouchers, urchins>ouchies</span> to prove it! He has convinced my daughter that she now needs to lose the training wheels and ride free! I have tried to explain to her that she is not old enough, but she does not understand, and although she balances very well, if it were not for the extra set of wheels I am sure she would be sporting <span class=spellmod title=Spelling error - suggestions: duchies, ochers, echoes, itches, aches, couches, douches, pouches, touches, vouches, Archies, ochres, arches, etches, ochers, euchres, orchids, techies, Cochise, Ochoas, Ches, Richies, chis, ouch, ushers, douches, gouaches, vouchers, achiest, ochres, urchins, Chis, chis, ocher, shies, avouches, euchres, orchids, couchs, pouchs, Ches, ushers, Roches, gouaches, vouchers, urchins>ouchies</span> as well. My husband says (take em off!), I however, am not so sure. Should I cut her loose, take the wheels off and cut her loose, or is she too young?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3644/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:05:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3644/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />My daughter suffers from hay fever and other seasonal allergies, the doctor has prescribed her an antihistamine, but it is expensive and she only uses it once in awhile. The over the counter medications however, are much cheaper and I dont have to make a doctors appointment in order to get a prescription. <br />My question is, should children under the age of six take over the counter medications for such things as seasonal allergies, or should they be seen by a doctor first? <br /><br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3641/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:46:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3641/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />Several years ago I purchased an antique baby crib which I fell in love with at a local farm auction. We have had it refinished and it now sits in our spare bedroom collecting dust. My daughter recently informed us that she is expecting her first child in November and I was wondering if it would make a nice gift for her nursery. The slats are very close together about two inches apart so i feel it would be safe, but am not sure if that is the only consideration as far as safety is concerned. Are antique cribs safe enough for newborns?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3635/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:23:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3635/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />Ok, so being overweight is an issue in itself, compound that with pregnancy and the weight gain that comes with it and you have a potential serious health problem for mom and child alike. My question is, if I go on a diet in order to loose more weight and have a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy will it hurt my baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3631/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:12:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3631/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />My child has a good set of baby teeth and no apparent problems with tooth decay. We practice good dental hygiene and limit the sweets and sugar in her diet. Since she has no issues with cavities how important is it that she see a dentist regularly since she will be loosing her teeth anyway?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3628/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:53:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3628/My daughter sweetie that she is, has turned four years old. Time for pre-school and new adventures. How can I keep her from picking up bad habits while encouraging her to <span class=ver hptip=You should probably use the adverbial form lt;igt;welllt;/igt;, e.g. lt;igt;she works lt;bgt;welllt;/bgt;lt;/igt;. title=>develop good</span> social skills? There have been several incidences when after picking her up from class she has repeated some, shall we say, inappropriate phrases for a four year old, and also she has become more aggressive, and possessive of toys even when they are not hers when playing with her siblings. She has even attempted to slap me when I disciplined her for taking toys from her brother. What can I do to nip bad habits in the bud, before they become serious behavioral problems?<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden /><div id=refHTML> </div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3624/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:36:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3624/My son has never been through a tramatic incident like a robbery, and he does not watch forensic shows or police dramas of any kind, but he is terrified that someone is going to break in to our house in the middle of the night. He is worried every night when he goes to bed that he will be murdered in his sleep and I have no idea why or how to stop this fear. We live in the country, so the fear is not inner city crime related. Any ideas?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3625/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:31:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3625/Should I save my childs umbilical cord? If I should how do you go about doing that?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3623/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:29:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3623/Im planning a mini vacation and will be taking my neices with me. Since my kids are older I have no idea of what DVDs are out that are good for this age group. I basically need something to keep them occupied for about an hour of 2 in the car. If you have any recommendations I would really appreciate it. Theyre 2 and 5 year old girls and they would both need to watch the same thing. Thanks in advance.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3611/Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:35:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3611/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 140.25pt><span style=line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt><font color=#000000>I have wondered how many times I should have my child brush her teeth a day. I am worried if she brushes them too much it will erode the enamel off of her newly developed adult teeth (she is 6.) Do you think that once in the morning before school, and once at night before bed is too little, too much, or just right? All opinions welcome! Thanks! ~ Candy<o:p></o:p></font></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3593/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:06:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3593/Im on a quest to lose weight (again). Im doing good with the diet (more veggies and whole grains, less cake and ice cream) and Im exercising more. My problem is one Im sure most women can relate to. Id like to whittle down my middle but it doesnt seem to be working. Ive seen the commercials for these ab machines and would love to know if anyone has had good results from one. Im hesitant to spend money on something that may or may not work, Thanks.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3588/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:00:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3588/<div goog_docs_charindex=7917>These days is always a good idea to know another language then your mother tongue. I want my daughter to learn a foreign language (the native one is English) but Im not sure which one would be most beneficial. What should I consider when choosing a second language for her?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3598/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:49:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3598/Shes only 20 months but I wonder when is a good age. Our bed is only a full size and its becoming more and more cramped over time. I think I would really miss her if we moved her into her own bed in her own room but still, we need our privacy and I am also concerned about her spending too much time with us in bed. When did you start having your toddler sleep in their own bed and was it in your room or in their own room?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3582/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:43:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3582/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 140.25pt><span style=line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: arial><font color=#000000>I am so on the fence about getting my daughter into gymnastics and cheerleading. I know it would be good for her as far as the aspects of physical activity but on the other hand I have seen numerous reports of how young girls are being injured sometimes paralyzed participating in such sports. My daughter is already 6 soon to be 7 years old and I know it is good to get children started early in sports. Is this a spot that I should just pass on or is it a good idea to get my daughter enrolled in cheerleading class? All opinions welcome. Thank you in advance!<o:p></o:p></font></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3581/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:39:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3581/It is not that my daughter is a fussy eater. It is not that she does not like what I fix. My daughter goes through these phases where she will just stop eating for a few days and then after 2 or 3 days of taking a bite of this and a bite of that she will go a full day and eat nonstop including everything on her plate during meals and snacks. Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Does anyone know what else could be causing it? At first, I chalked it up to growth spurs, but now I am not so sure. Do you think this is an issue that I need to address with her doctor or just not worry about it as long as she maintains her weight and continues being active and healthy. Many thanks in advance moms! =-)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3580/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:25:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3580/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 140.25pt><span style=line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: arial><font color=#000000>I am trying to get my daughter to watch educational programming during times when I cannot actively be involved with her, for example while I finish up on my work (I am a work from hom mom.) For the most part everything she watches is educational, but she is hooked on Animal Planet and the only things she wants to watch are shows like Big Cat Diary and Meerkat Manor. I am just wondering do you think this kind of programming could be too much for her? I personally cannot handle watching the ldquo;food chainrdquo; in action to put it nicely, but every time she sees me cringe she explains very matter of fact that it has to happen so ldquo;the babies can eat.rdquo; She has a better grasp on it then I do, but still I wonder. What do you guys think about it? (and please no ldquo;donrsquo;t let your child watch tvrdquo; comments ndash; it is not something that I am bothered by in my house knowing that she gets enough educational and physically active to counter balance it! Thank you all in advance! :-)<o:p></o:p></font></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3579/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:11:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3579/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt; tab-stops: 140.25pt><span style=line-height: 115%; color: #333333; font-size: 8.5pt>I am a work at home mom and in the afternoon when my daughter gets home I still have quite a bit of work on my plate before I am done for the day. I take a small break to spend time with her and ask about her day while making and sharing a snack with her before we do homework, but I feel bad if I just plop her in front of a television to veg out for the rest of the day. Is there other ways that I can keep her entertained without frying her brain and her tearing the house down so I can get 2 to 3 more hours of work completed? She does still nap after school, so that frees up an hour there. Thank you all much in advance! :-)</span><span style=line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: arial><o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3578/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:05:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3578/<div goog_docs_charindex=7564>I have the opportunity to enroll my daughter in an after school enrichment program. They offer many options but I was really thinking of mathematics or composition. When asked, my 6 year daughter cannot make up her mind but she likes and shes good at both. So its up to me but I cannot decide.</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3589/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:58:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3589/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 10pt><span style=line-height: 115%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt><font color=#000000>My daughter is in the first grade and she is having trouble with her reading. She is in special resource classes and while she has progressed a little this year I am worried that she will slip behind even further. We have her registered for a reading program this summer and we help her every night by reading the insane amounts of books that the teachers send home with her (sometimes up to 10 books a night!) Do you think we are pushing her too hard and she is just shutting down or do we need to continue this amount of reading everyday and hope for the best? <o:p></o:p></font></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3562/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:01:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3562/Over the past 4 years I have experienced problems getting pregnant and am starting to think that I may be too old to have children. I am only 32 years old. I had my first child, who passed away during birth when I was 24, the successfully gave birth to my soon to be seven year old daughter when I was 25, and have tried ever since to get pregnant again with no luck. I have been checked by doctors for any problems I may have with my reproductive system and after extensive evaluations, they found nothing wrong with me. I am starting to think that I will never have another baby. Do you think it is possible that I could just be too old to have any more children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3561/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:51:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3561/At what age is approproate to allow your child to start dating, for example going to the movies?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3558/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:31:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3558/At what age should you let a child sleep over at a friends house?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3557/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:29:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3557/My 19 month old is not walking with any regularity yet. She can take several steps on her own (think 6-8) but very rarely does so. Rather, she crawls upright on her knees so that both hands are free and she can still play with her older brother and sister. She is very fast quot;knee walkingquot; in this manner, but is shredding the knees of pants on a regular basis, especially now that the weather is nice and were going outside, and her knees are calloused and bruised all the time. Do you have any suggestions on how I can encourage her to walk? The doctor said she has no developmental issues and will just do it in her own time, but this mommy is ready to get things going!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3543/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:31:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3543/Would love to hear what sunscreens people love for their babies, toddlers and little kids. Info on special features like high SPF, tear free, waterproof, gentle for sensitive skin etc. wold be most appreciated!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3536/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:51:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3536/My son is only three but he is pretty well potty trained during the day. When is a good time to try to get him trained at night? Should I start now since he does everything in the potty during the day? Do I wait until hes a little older? How do I know hes even ready for that step?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3547/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:42:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3547/I have had two ectopic pregnancies and I have a seven year old son. But I am fixing to remarry and want more children, yet I have only one fallopian tube. Does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom for me on this very touchy topic?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3539/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:01:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3539/What is the fastest and easiest method of teaching your child to ride a bike without training wheels?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3538/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:59:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3538/Does anyone know of any kind of activities to help my son better his handwriting? My son writes extremely sloppy and big, even though I know he can write better, Ive seen it.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3537/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:56:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3537/We are unhappy with my childrens pediatrician. I have asked many of my friends about their doctors. How do you choose a new pediatrician? What questions do you ask them when you meet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3515/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:26:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3515/We are considering getting a puppy but are concerned about my three year old sons safety. Does anyone have a toddler with a pet? How does this work at your home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3514/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:24:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3514/My son is 7years old and I know that at some point I am going to have to talk to him about the birds and the bees. But that literally scares me! I dont want my baby boy to know all that stuff, yet I dont want someone at school telling him about it either. So I guess my question is, What age is good to talk to him about those things, and how is a good way to do it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3521/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:31:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3521/So I have a seven year old son, who is extrememly intelligient. Although I do let him cook things in the microwave with my assistance, at what age should I start letting him cook on the stove? I know he understands the dangers of the stove but I am not sure if he is focused enough to pay attention and not get hurt. I want him to experience these things yet I want to be there to supervise and not start him cooking to soon. SO help me:)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3520/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:25:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3520/My children now think I am the quot;meanest momquot; in the world. I have limited their television time throughout the week. They can receive more time for doing the following: reading a book, keeping their chores up to date, doing extra chores, etc. I want it to be a luxury for them. Does anyone else have this type of system? How is it working for you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3491/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:14:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3491/My husband and I are disagreeing over our kids eating in the car. I think that my 3 and 13 year old should be allowed when they are hungry. He says that it is a mess waiting to happen. Should I allow my kids to eat in the car?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3490/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:11:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3490/My 3 year old son has a violent temper. And when I say violent Im not being facious. He hits, slaps, throws things, pinches, pulls hair. . . you name it hes done it! I dont know how to get him to stop. The thing is he only does this with me. My husband, grandparents, even daycare doesnt have this problem. Ive tried time outs, Ive tried separating myself from him when he explodes nothing is working! Weve tried telling him this is not acceptable behavior and even took away privelages such as TV and still nothing works. Hes not an abused child, we love and care for him very much. We dont hit him, we dont emotionally abuse him. I need some help, how can I deal with this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3497/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:05:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3497/My husband and I are trying for baby #2. When I had our son 3 years ago I was not working which made breastfeeding really simple. Unfortunatly Ive had to return to work since then and I would love to be able to give the next one the same advantage of breast milk I did with our first. So, is it acceptable to pump at work? I mean Im the only woman in my department, and I have to share my office with one of the guys so I know I cant do it there but if its okay would the bathroom work? What would be the best way?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3496/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:56:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3496/Ive been trying to get my toddler to drink other beverages than milk and juice. She will drink water from a cup now and then, but recently discovered lemon sparking water and is obsessed! She wants it all the time. Its all natural, no sugar. Just water, carbonation and lemon, but is the carbonation or lemon bad for her at all? Im expecially wondering about her teeth.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3466/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:44:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3466/Since my daughter is only a toddler and doesnt go anywhere without her parents or nanny at this point, Im wondering when I should start teaching her about strangers. I dont want to scare her, but she should be prepared too.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3465/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:40:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3465/My daughter is almost three and still walks on her tiptoes - should I be concerned? Shes very bright and normal in every way - physically, mentally, etc.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3458/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:31:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3458/When I was growing up in the 70s and 80s I wouldnt have dreamed of calling an adult by their first names and I still feel like Im supposed to call my friends parents Mr and Mrs!! It seems now that kids call adults by their first names? Would I be ridiculous for enforcing a rule of using a formal addess for adults, or it is just obsolete?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3454/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:26:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3454/My 2 year old has one of those blanket bears he takes everywhere. When should I try to start substituting for a lovey more appropriate for toddlers?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3452/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:22:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3452/I recently had to fire a nanny that I really really really disliked. She cared for my toddler daughter very well and was loving towards her, but she abused my credit card and lied to me on several occasions, thus the termination. My daughter misses her and asks to see her sometimes. Whats the best way for me to help her through this transition?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3450/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:20:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3450/My daughter will be three in 2 months and is a thumbsucker. It doesnt bother me and she only really does it when she gets tired. I figure shell probably stop once she starts some school and see other kids dont do it anymore, but Ive heard it can be really bad for her teeth. When is enough enough and what are some good methods to curb the thumb sucking that arent too harsh?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3441/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:13:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3441/My daughter is almost three and has had reoccuring eczema on her hands and arm joints since she was a baby. She was finally prescribed a steroid ointment to treat it. It helped and I weaned her off of it, but it comes back when her skin gets dry. I found one lotion that helps a lot, but wondering what other people suggest?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3439/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:10:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3439/Children seem more advanced with each generation. Natural cycles like menses are no exception. Have your noticed the average age of first menses decreasing among your daughters peers?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3467/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:42:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3467/My eight year old is starting to get bumps. Im not sure if its fatty tissue or true breast buds, but Im wondering if I should start her on a bra this early? They arent terribly noticeable depending on what she is wearing, but I dont want her to grow up too fast. What age did your child first wear a bra?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3420/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:40:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3420/I would think the ideal age to have children is between 23 and 33. But what age do you think is really too old to have children. Especially considering the child takes 18 years to reach adulthood. So a 41 year old will be 59 when her child graduates. Any thoughts would be appreciated.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3419/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:34:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3419/I was naturally curious child. My mother often gave me assignments to keep me busy. I also come across very bright children who seem to be ahead of the curve. Ive also come across naturally bright children who seem to be more self-directed, with little input ot encouragement from family adults. Is it important to nurture your childs talents? If so, how do you do it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3463/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:33:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3463/Until the age of 12, I still had a bedtime, even on weekends and non-school nights. I was able to stay up later, but not all night. What is your take on bedtime, even when there is no reason to be out of the door the next day?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3456/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:26:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3456/My girls, ages 3 and 5, fight like cats and dogs. Often, the older one antagonizes the younger one until she strikes back. We punish the younger one because hitting and scratching is never okay. But my husband and I disagree on what to do with the older one. Ideas?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3414/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:25:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3414/As a teen I did not like my mother very much. I thought she was overprotective and mean. As I grew older I came to realize her parenting skills were everything I needed -- though I did not appreciate her tact. It took a long time, but now that I am an adult, my mother and I actually get along. Now that youre an adult and parent, how is your relationship with your parents?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3440/Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:09:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3440/The summer break from school can be an exciting time for kids and families. However, it can also be a logistical nightmare. What do you have planned for your school age children this summer?Will they be home or will they visit out-of-town relatives? Or will you send them off the camp? As a child, my parents were not able to send me off to camp, so I attended day camp instead. Day camps are great summer programs that allow parents to drop children off at recreational camps - e.g. art, music, sports. These camps are competitively priced and can be customized to introduced kids to a variety of interests one week at a time. Moreover, camps usually keep school time hours so families can maintain their usual routines.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3430/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 23:45:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3430/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />When faced with a constant barrage of quot;He took my Toy!quot; and quot;Mom She wont leave me alone!quot;, not to mention the continual bating and instigating, I sometimes become so frustrated with sibling rivalry that I could just scream! They never seem to tire of finding new ways to cause aggravation. Taking them to the store is almost as bad as going to the dentist sometimes! What can I do to calm the savage beasts within my little angels? Is there a way to stop the incessant squabbling so that a mother can find a little peace?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3405/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:43:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3405/<input id=gwProxy type=hidden /><!--Session data--><input id=jsProxy onclick=jsCall(); type=hidden />When purchasing child safety gates for stairs, what are some of the features that should be considered before you buy? Before purchasing are there measurements that I should consider, such as, width of banisters and height. Are some brands more durable if so, how do I determine which one is better?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3403/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:34:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3403/What other activities, besides household chores, are good for teaching children how to earn their allowance? <br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3398/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:24:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3398/What animals, preferably ones that arent high maintenance, make good first pets for a young child learning how to take care of a pet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3396/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:22:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3396/<div goog_docs_charindex=6783>Maybe Im the most worried mom but I think todays world is dangerous for kids. Im speaking about pedophiles, crazy drivers, drug dealers and, not in the last place, bad habits that a kid can pick up just from playing with other kids. People tell me to let go and trust. Should I?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3402/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:17:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3402/Once a week, we pick a night where the television and computers are turned off and we play a game or participate in an activity as a family. We enjoy board games or baking cookies; does anyone have other ideas they can share?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3395/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:16:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3395/<div goog_docs_charindex=6405>I would buy my child a mobile phone out of concern about her own safety. But sometime Im thinking that such thing may distract her in class or she may be temped to use it in an inappropriate way. On the other hand, I dont want her to feel bad when all the other kids already have one. Im not sure shes ready. Any advice?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3401/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:10:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3401/Is one better than the other, or do they both interfere with the bodys natural healing process? Is it better to just use soap and water?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3394/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:09:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3394/<div goog_docs_charindex=6183>Sometime you have to go shopping with your 3 children, all under the age of 6. The worse time is Christmas. How do you manage the 3 kids and your shopping list?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3400/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:59:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3400/I dont think an ultrasound in of itself poses too many risks, but can it be used too much? What risks are there, if any, to the unborn baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3392/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:58:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3392/Is there a brand of vitamins that is favored for young children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3386/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:39:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3386/My niece is almost four years old and does not understand why her Grandfather, who succumbed to cancer, is in heaven now. She says she wants to go visit him! How can my sister put it so my niece can comprehend?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3377/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:18:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3377/My daughter is the only girl out of four boys. She is the sweetest thing when it comes to her baby brother and her oldest brother. However, the two that are directly above her in age rank, she is horribly mean to. The one closest to her age cant even come near the baby without her screaming at him! She screams at him, hits him, just doesnt like him. We try to encourage her to be loving to him, and she will be, but she doesnt want hm to get close to her.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3390/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:50:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3390/I know some hpts are notorious for evaporation lines or false negatives when the woman actually turned out to be pregnant. Is there a brand out there that anybody recommends as most accurate?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3366/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:48:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3366/My son is away from home for the first time in the military. How often should I write without making him appear to be a momma boy? I want to write and send care packages everyday!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3361/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:19:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3361/My daughter seems to fall down quite a bit still, and she is almost two. I was extremely clutzy as a kid, and I seem to be okay. Should I be concerned with my daughters clumsiness or just chalk it up to genetics?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3376/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:07:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3376/What healthy snacks do you provide in your home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3358/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:10:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3358/Are there any other vegetarian moms out there that have some tried and true, tasty and inexpensive vegetarian meal ideas? We have just converted to vegetarian so we are trying to make sure we meet nutrition needs, which we seem to be doing fine. However, the cost is MORE than when we were buying meat. I need some help in the meal department. By the way, the conversion isnt going as well with some family members as others. Some of them dont like vegetables.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3356/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:05:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3356/Oftentimes when I leave my son with my mother, shell go outside to get the mail, look over her garden or even start making dinner while my son is sitting in the living room watching tv. Is this a good idea? Should I ask my mom to bring the baby with her when she leaves the room?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3352/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:44:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3352/Ive read about some moms who use travel potties so their children are potty trained sooner. Are these easy to travel with/convenient to use? Or should I just continue using diapers while were out until he gets it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3351/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:42:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3351/Like most moms, Im concerned about what I put into my babys delicate body. What are some healthy, homemade snacks I could make for my baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3350/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:39:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3350/My son is only three years old but I can see already that he is naturally excellent at dance. He plays with our neighbors daughter and is able to imitate nearly any dance moves she does from her dance class (often times, better than her). Should I sign him up for formal dance class lessons or will I be branding my son for future mockery in school?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3349/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:36:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3349/When my son wasnt talking, my fiance and I would always snuggle up for a movie at night while I rocked the baby to sleep. Now that my son is talking and much more observant, Im hesistant to watch t.v. shows and movies around him. Furthermore, Ive put on some childrens movies that I found to be less than appropriate for my innocent little one. How do you judge which rated G movies/programs are appropriate for your family?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3348/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:34:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3348/My baby loves iced tea. Anytime I have a glass of iced tea, he starts drooling and making pucker-faces until I give him a sip. Recently Ive given him some sippy cups filled with iced tea while he watches t.v. during the day. My brother had bottle rot as a child from orange juice bottles and this is a big fear of mine. If I brush my babys teeth daily, in the morning and night, will my son suffer the same fate?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3347/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:31:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3347/It seems like every celebrity and episode of Real Housewives mentions the importance of finding the perfect preschool. When I was younger, my parents didnt have the money to send me to preschool so I was forced to socialize at my local libraries free programs for preschoolers. Does a formal preschool education really make a difference or is this just a ridiculous fad?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3346/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:29:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3346/My fiance and I worry about his daughters friends and decision making. She has a cell phone and a laptop and often leaves these things at our home when she goes out. More than once weve been tempted to read through her messages and see if all her stories are true. Should we scan through her messages or just trust in what she says?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3345/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:17:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3345/The recession has caused much financial trouble for my little family over the last few years. Since my fiance and I have to work and go to school, our time with our precious baby is limited. What are some inexpensive day trips and home activities we could do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3344/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:13:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3344/My son and I have been inseperable since the day he was born. With the exception of the time I had swine flu this past fall, we have not been apart for longer than a day. This summer, my fiance and I are planning a vacation away for six days and five nights while my baby spends time with Nana. I am scared that I will spend more time worrying about him and calling to check up on him than actually getting away and relaxing. Have other moms had this anxiety? How did you cope?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3343/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:03:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3343/Is there an advantage to purchasing diapers online versus just going to the store?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3328/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:54:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3328/<div goog_docs_charindex=5558>When I first brought my daughter to the dentist, the nurse told me lots of interesting information about teeth growth and development. She also scientifically explained why candies are bad for teeth and lots of other useful tips. Among them she said that a parent should brash a kids teeth until she/he is 10 years old. Have been two years now since Im brushing my daughters teeth. Should I still do it or let her learn.</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3329/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 11:22:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3329/I am having the hardest time getting my 3 year old son to listen. He is a sweet kid, but one would think I am raising him without manners! I have 2 girls that were totally different at his age. Going out in public is a task and leaves me frustrated. His every need needs to be met when he askes for it and does not understand patience. I find myself giving him what he wants so that I do not have to hear him ask me hundred times. Sometimes I am afraid as to what he might say to someone who askes him a question! I thought that after having 2 kids prior, I would be a pro at this. Apparently I must have missed the boat somewhere with him. Please help!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3324/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:27:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3324/I am the mother of 3 children, although 2 of them while infants suffered from eczema. My middle child outgrew it by the time she was about 4 or 5. My son who is now 3 is battling it and he is so uncomfortable! Keeping his hands off of the areas are impossible and I do not want to treat him with a steriod, for the fear of it will lead to side affects. Anyone have suggestions on what I can use that is natural and in house?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3323/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:04:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3323/My family and I go to church regularly, read the bible at home, and generally have God in our daily lives. My son is 4 years old and everytime we pray, he bows his head and closes his eyes. He doesnt want to pray humself though. Do you ask your child to pray or do you always pray for them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3322/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:53:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3322/My 4 year old wakes up every night and cries. He always says he isnt crying for any reason. He isnt having bad dreams. He doesnt have to go to the bathroom. Sometimes he is thirsty. This happens every night. He doesnt just cry, it is a something is wrong cry. I am at a complete loss. We have talked about waking up, figuring out why he is awake, then going potty, getting a drink, etc. He still does it every night. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3319/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:45:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3319/I know there are two major schools of thought to this. 1. Do all the laundry at once. 2. Do a load everyday. Of course, neither seems to work when you are potty training. So what is your laundry system? I can get the laundry clean, but I need a much better system for putting it away.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3304/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:03:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3304/<div goog_docs_charindex=4819>I have several friends that have high school age children. They tell me all kind of scary stories about drugs, alcohol, parties and sex. I dont know whats safe anymore. Is these happens in all schools? Are the public schools more exposed? Do i need to isolate my kid from her colleagues?</div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3317/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:52:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3317/<div goog_docs_charindex=4536>From time to time, my child complains about an sudden ache in her arm or leg or other part of her body. Then, twenty minutes later shes fine. I dont know what to tell her and what to do. Are these growing pains? </div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3316/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:41:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3316/My husband and I have been married for two years now. We have three children from my previous marriage and two children together. He tries to discipline them all the same, but my older children seem to reject his parenting. Is there a way that we should do this differently in order to help there to be more bonding with his step childern? He really does love them, but there is quite obviously a difference in the household as to which children are from our marriage and which are from the previous marriage. Any advice would be amazingly helpful. Thanks.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3310/Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:10:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3310/It seems like most of the parents I know have their kids signed up for lots and lots of activities...ballet, swimming, gymnastics, pony club, karate, drama and more. My husband and I only have our girls signed up for one activity at a time. Will my girls be behind the curve with these other activities? Are we doing a disservice to them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3288/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 23:07:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3288/My 4 year old will not even consider eating vegetables. He will eat some fruit, but I am concerned that he isnt getting all of the vitamins he needs without veggies. How can I get him to at least try them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3280/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:59:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3280/My daughter will be three in a couple months and has been day time potty trained for several months now. She only has an accident maybe once a week or so, but she still naps and sleeps at night with a diaper. Theres no way shes ready to wake during her sleep and her diaper is almost always wet upon waking from both naps and morning time. Im wondering when is the appropriate time to start sleep potty training?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3271/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:49:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3271/I have a hard time getting my 6 year old to pick up her toys, or even put her shoes in the closet, not speaking about other things that I did when I was her age like dusting, washing my own plate or taking care of my pet. I dont want to be an abusive mom but after eight hours at work, at the end of the day Im getting tired and frustrated. <br goog_docs_charindex=3057 />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3297/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:48:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3297/My daughter is almost three and Im starting to wonder if I may have switched her from her crib into a regular bed too soon. Why? Because she HATES her bed and usually prefers to sleep on the floor with blankets. Shes never fallen out of it and its very comfy with adorable sheets and a decorations and she loves her room, in general. I transitioned her fairly early - a few months before her 2nd birthday - because she accidentally figured out how to quot;safely fallquot; out of her crib. Ever since then, shes had some sleep issues and Ive doubted the choice ever since. I know parents who transitioned to a bed earlier and some later than two. What do you think? Id hate for my poor kid to be sleeping on the floor for the rest of her life!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3269/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:45:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3269/My kids are 2 and 4. I want to start having more fun with them, but I also want to make sure I remain an authority figure. How can you balance having fun and staying an authority figure?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3268/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:43:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3268/What tricks do you have for feeding toddlers a balanced vegetarian diet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3264/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:35:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3264/When your child is refusing to be still, how do you get their diaper changed?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3263/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:33:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3263/When would it be appropriate to charge rent to an adult child (over 18) who is still living at home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3258/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:23:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3258/As a California resident, my brother has received a legal prescription for medical marijuana. He voted for it while I did not. Im concerned about letting me daughter (shes 14) going over to his house now. He is completely open about his use and while I know its legal I dont want my daughter getting the wrong idea about drug use just before she enters public high school. Ive already broached the topic with my brother and he argued that I shouldnt disapprove of him doing something that is perfectly legal. How do I get him to stop bringing it up without my daughter catching wind of any rift forming between us?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3250/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:57:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3250/When I was in college and turned 21 my mother took me out drinking on a visit. She proceeded to get embarrassingly drunk. I enjoy drinking and think that there is no harm done if it is done responsibly, but I wonder what would be appropriate, should I keep myself from doing what I want even if my children arent exactly children anymore? When do they have to accept me for being a fan of wine? Im not talking about being drunk, but Im sure I must come across as not being sober anymore.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3248/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:51:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3248/There are so many commercials on TV and even a greater amount of beauty products aimed<br goog_docs_charindex=584 />at girls as young as 4 years old. Ive seen parents buying makeup and nail<font goog_docs_charindex=655 style=background-color: #ffff00> </font>polish for their little girls. I thought these things are designed to make us more attractive and hence they have a sexual connotation. Im afraid that little girls using makup could loose their innocence and worse, send the wrong message. <br goog_docs_charindex=903 />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3272/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:47:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3272/My daughter and I recently went to an art exhibition in Los Angeles and she couldnt help giggling at a painting of nude men. When I scolded her for not taking the painting seriously I realized that perhaps I shouldnt be making a big deal out of it. If I was her age would I have reacted any differently? Besides, do we always have maintain some level of forced seriousness when dealing with art anyway? I wouldnt want to turn her off to it because it doesnt seem fun.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3246/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:45:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3246/What would you consider to being over protecting with your child? I think I might have been with ny 2 older ones and once I started letting them have ore freedom (which was later than their frinds) they seem to go a little wild. Now I have a younger one and dont want that to happen to her. I understand the need of personal space and trust of them but am a worrier about something happening to them.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3245/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:43:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3245/Sorry for the bad grammar up there. My daughter has a sex-ed at her school next year and she already is saying she shouldnt have to go that day. At her middle school she was required to take sex ed for two weeks every year. Im inclined to let her skip school that do. But I wonder if its a bad precedent to start.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3244/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:42:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3244/Im just wondering what other mothers are up to and I think this question could serve to create some kind of median range of age and amount that could help other moms out there, especially younger ones. I myself have three grown boys and one high school age daughter, while I drank a bit when I was younger, I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner and may have another that night. How about all of you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3242/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:39:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3242/My daughter wants to watch some of the DVDs my husband and I have, specifically Friday the 13th (she loves Goosebumps). While I still am on the fence about what Im going to do I was wondering what other mothers have in mind, specifically for their daughters.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3240/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:35:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3240/My daughter will be entering public school for the first time as a high school student. Since all my children have been uniformed at private schools up until now, I not sure what I should let her wear...http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3238/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:31:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3238/My 6 year old still wets the bed occassionally. I know this is normal. He gets very upset when this happens. Any suggestions as to how to prevent this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3217/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:56:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3217/My sons pet turtle just died. he is still taking it pretty hard. We had a quot;funeralquot; for him and I told him he went to pet heaven with the other turtles but he is still pretty upset. What can I do besides running out and buying another one?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3216/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:54:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3216/I cant get to the gym so I try and workout at home. I have a tape and some equipment I can use. The problem is with my 6 year old home from school and a 6 month old as well it is hard to find time or to keep them occupied. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3214/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:51:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3214/How can I find some me time with a toddler and 6 year old. Also, once I find it I am almost not sure what to do as I have such a long list. Stay home, leave, clean?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3213/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:49:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3213/My son has a lot of friends in the neighborhood and they all like to play outside. How far in this day and age would it be appropriate to let him go? I always watch him in our yard but sometimes it is hard with all the kids coming and going.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3210/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:47:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3210/I dont really care for the atmosphere or procedures used in hospitals regarding how they treat women ready to give birth. I know a hospital birth is necessary if there are complications; what are the benefits of choosing to have the baby at home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3207/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:41:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3207/My husband and I are trying to concieve. I know the best odds for conception are in the days leading up to ovulation. Are there any physical signs I need to watch for when I am about to ovulate?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3204/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:34:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3204/What is the best way to prepare for a car trip with a toddler and a 6 year old. We will be in the car for about 10 hours. I am thinking to bring snacks. What can you suggest to keep them occupied?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3199/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:25:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3199/Im the mother of three sons who have all played high school sports and been just fine (aside form the occassional bump and broken arm). While I may have always been worried about their safety on the field or court, I was never really scared of anything that would effect them for the rest of their lives. My daughter is starting high school this fall and she wants to continue playing basketball when she gets there. Ive been researching womens basketball in my free time so I can speak to her more knowledgeably about the subject and I discovered some rather upsetting facts. Women are six times more likely to tear an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) while playing basketball than men! My brother tore his ACL playing high school football and I remember how much he suffered during his recovery. He still has a huge scar running down his knee from the surgery, and the doctor told him he should never ski because of the risk of tearing it again. Am I crazy or is this a legitimate threat to girls in their formative years?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3198/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:25:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3198/My daughter Jessica has just finished middle school and has decided to start public schools for the first time. While we are a conservative family and would rather she had stayed at Catholic school instead, Im trying to be more progressive and let her make her own decisions. One problem that I have seen with her new school though is the higher percentage of non-Caucasians than where she used to be. I imagine my daughter may have already had a couple boyfriends she didnt tell me about, but once shes in high school things will be getting a bit more quot;serious.quot; Am I prejudiced just by asking this question already? I was raised a a house that was racist by todays standards and while I try to be as forward thinking as possible I fear my upbringing may have given me certain tendencies that others would find offensive. I dont want to be the quot;racist momquot; among my sisters friends, but I dont want her making bad decisions either. Somebody help me out here!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3196/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:18:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3196/I am getting ready to hire a babysitter for weekend evenings and maybe some days. It has been a while. What are some appropriate questions to ask, how much should I pay them and what kind of background info should I get?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3195/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:17:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3195/What are the benefits of soy formula for a baby?I have heard of many mothers giving their babies soy formula...I was just wondering what the difference is and what the benefit of it is??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3187/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:00:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3187/My 3rd grade daughter has always been fascinated with makeup, which I know is typical of girls. I have caught her on separate occassions trying to quot;sneakquot; wearing makeup to school. The other night, she went to a makeup party with her stepmom. I was upset to learn that she was going to the party, thinking it sends the wrong message to a girl who is already trying to grow up too fast. Do you agree, or would you be okay with your daughter participating in a makeup party?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3186/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:00:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3186/What is the best age to take your children to Walt Disney World?We would love to plan a trip to take our kids to Disney, however our little one is only 13 months old. We were thinking of taking a trip shortly after he turns 2, but others have said that he is too young for Disney.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3185/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:58:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3185/When should a toddler (13 months old) start taking 1 nap instead of 2?My son is still taking 2 naps (1 morning, 1 afternoon) and goes to bed for the night between 630-7pm. He sleeps all night and wakes around 7-730am to start his day.We have tried to change him to just one nap but he is very fussy with only one nap. Are we just trying to change his routine too early?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3183/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:56:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3183/Both of my kids are eager to help in the kitchen, and want to do many different jobs. At what age should I allow my children to cook? When would you let them do more independent tasks?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3181/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:54:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3181/My husband is naturally a loud talker and I notice that my 13 month old son seems to be much more vocal that other children his age as well. Not just more vocal, but with more volume. My daughter from my first marriage was not loud, but my toddler is.I try to explain this to my husband and he says it is just because that toddler is a toddler! And he doesnt even think that he is loud.Should I try to control my toddlers volume? How?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3180/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:53:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3180/Is It ok for my 6 month old to sleep a lot? The Doctor says yes but it worries me she is still taking 2-3 naps and sleeps through the night too.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3179/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:50:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3179/When does a child move from a car seat to a booster seat?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3178/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:50:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3178/What is the best price you have ever paid for diapers? I am not stuck on one brand or another, I am just wondering what the best price is for diapers?? I recently got Luvs from Target for 5.99 with a coupon. But not really sure how good of a price that is....http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3177/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:48:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3177/How Can I Get my 6 Year Old Son Interested In things Other than sports. Everytime I try to get him to do an art project or something similar he ignores me or throws a tantrum. Anything sports related, though he is very enthusiastic.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3176/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:47:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3176/At what age is a child old enough to bathe themselves?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3174/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:43:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3174/My son is 13 months old and has switched to whole milk. He gave up the bottle right away and loves drinking out of a cup, but we have found he spits out milk with every drink he takes. I am not a fan of wasting food but it seems that he spits out more than he swallows. I shouldnt really call it spitting, he just opens his mouth and lets the milk run out of his mouth and down his chin.Any suggestions on how to get him to stop doing this?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3161/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:08:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3161/My daughter is 10 yrs old and has developed a bit of a tummy! I try not to make a thing about it, but I notice she is starting to be concerned about it. When we go shopping, she gets frustrated because nothing fits her the way she wants it to. I dont want to make her feel bad about herself and I certainly dont want to put her on a diet. Any suggestions to help her trim her tummy down without using a diet? We do not eat any fast food and sweets are VERY limited...http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3156/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:50:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3156/I just found out my 20 year old, unmarried niece is expecting. I really struggled to conceive and I know lots of women who would love to adopt. She is certain she wants to keep the baby, but I dont think thats the best choice for her. What advice do you have? For me? For her?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3155/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:50:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3155/What is the best way to tell older children that an addition to the family is on the way? Should my approach be different based on age and gender of my current children? Should I expect that they will be excited or speechless? I never know what to expect from my kids. Sometimes they dont seem to care much about anything (LOL) and sometimes they are overly emotional. I am hoping for a suggestion of a creative and fun way to tell them, instead of just giving it to them in black and white...any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3154/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:47:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3154/My husband and I are trying to finish up our will. We agree on everything except who raises our kids if we die? My folks are too old, his mom isnt a good choice. Do we go with a family member? What if their parenting strategies are different? What role does faith play? How did you decide this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3153/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:47:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3153/I put it in his sippy cup and he hands it back to me if there is water in it. Even when I try putting some juice in it so it has a little more flavor he knows it right away and refuses. He used to be fine drinking water but just wont have it anymore.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3150/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:11:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3150/What is your favorite birthing story? Did you give birth at home, hospitol, birthing center, or someplace unique? Was it your first child? Did everything go as expected, or was there any surprises? Is there anything you would suggest to somebody expecting to make the experience more smooth?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3146/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:38:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3146/What do you do if you can not afford the high price clothing tweens want now a days, and their older siblings jeans are still perfect to wear?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3139/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:27:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3139/Parents want to ensure their children are not into smoking or doing drugs, do you feel it is proper to snoop in their room and go through their personal belongings to ensure they are on the right track?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3138/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:26:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3138/What do you do when grandparents who argue most of their life argue infront of the grandchildren? Most of the time they are good at keeping civil but it is only a 50/50 chance when visiting.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3137/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:24:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3137/What age do you feel is appropriate for a teen to get a tattoo? And would you put restrictions on where they can get it if you agree to let them get onehttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3136/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:22:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3136/What do you do if you tried the time out system, and it still fails? What else is there to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3135/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:21:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3135/Been wanting a pet for a while for the children, what is a good age for them to be responsible with a pet and not hurt it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3134/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:19:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3134/What do you do if your child refuses to eat vegetables and will throw a fit if you ask them to eat them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3133/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:18:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3133/What is the best way you got your toddler potty trained. I heard of the cheerios for boys, but what about girls?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3132/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:17:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3132/Sometimes I want to pull hair out with the quick slaps and hair tugging. I do not know how to make it stop. They are 5 and 4.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3131/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:15:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3131/Is there any way to stop junk food eating?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3118/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:46:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3118/Im so often told a diet should consist of cutting out carbs (bread). Then I read the foods Im supposed to feed children. Im supposed to give them bread at each meal. Isnt this teaching my child nothing about proper eating?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3113/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:36:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3113/If you know a grandparent isnt going to act appropriately around your child do you think its okay to exclude them from the childs special events and possibly from a childs life completely?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3101/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:11:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3101/When do you think its appropriate to start tapping your childs hand as a no no? Do you think 10 months is too young?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3100/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:08:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3100/I pierced my daughters ears at 3 months. My sister is considering piercing her 2 year olds but everyone is telling her not to. Opinions please?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3099/Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:06:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3099/I have a friend who has Eczema and she was wondering if there were home remedies she could use to treat her Eczema. I have found a few online but I was wondering if there are anymore I could add to them. The ones I found are natural oils, different ways to use water and oatmeal as in taking an oatmeal bath. Has anyone tried these and if so do they really work?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3096/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 19:36:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3096/I have heard many moms say you dont need to give your baby or young toddler water when they drink formula. I think when a child starts playing hard they need more water, what do you think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3079/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:56:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3079/My four-year-old goes to preschool, and one of his friends there likes to pretend that ordinary playthings are guns or baseball bats. He goes around quot;shootingquot; and quot;hittingquot; everyone, and unfortunately its rubbed off on my preschooler. The schools policy is they cant call attention to the behavior (they are not allowed to mention the word quot;gunquot;), so they dont correct my sons friend. I realize that most boys go through this play phase, but hes starting to get violent with his little brother, whos two. How can I make him understand that his behavior is inappropriate without calling so much attention to it that I unintentionally encourage it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3077/Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:02:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3077/After a really stressful day, sometimes I find it hard to relax and recharge my batteries. What tips and techniques can you offer?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3076/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:59:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3076/This is kind of a fun little poll type question. What is your childs favorite drink? Im casting one vote for apple juice (my four year old) and one for chocolate milk (my two year old).http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3074/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:47:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3074/Help! My two-year-old wont sit down in the tub to take a bath! Bathing him is a huge effort because it takes one person to hold him while he is standing to keep him from falling, and another to scrub him down. My four-year-old used to hate bathtime, but he was never this difficult. He is frightened of the shower, so thats out. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3073/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:40:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3073/One of the hardest parts of my day is late afternoon. The kids are cranky, its time to fix supper for my husband, and every time I start on something in the kitchen a fight ensues! How do stay at home moms manage mealtimes when youre interrupted every two minutes by your children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3072/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:37:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3072/Do you use reward systems for your children? Im looking for a good one for my four-year-old. He is not motivated by stickers, and candy (even when used sparingly) makes him impossible to deal with. Those are the two systems I hear about most often, and none of them work for me. Whats your take on reward systems, and what ideas can you give me?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3071/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 23:21:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3071/Help! I have two toddlers running around under my feet, and my house is a mess! The two biggest problem areas are dishes and laundry. I have a dishwasher, but it is currently taped up and not being used because my two year old wont stay out of it. I cant keep all the laundry done because the three men in my house (hubby included!) dont pick up after themselves! And to top it off, I usually cant look forward to naptime because my boys gave up their afternoon naps a month or so ago. So when do all you supermommies out there do your housework, and how do you strategize so that you can do it with kids underfoot? Right now Im doing it all when they go to bed at night, but Im getting tired of staying up till midnight and getting back up at 5 a.m. Help!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3068/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:56:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3068/I have a four-year-old and a two-year-old, both boys. My older son shares some of his toys with his little brother, but not all. I know that most authorities say that each child should have one or two quot;specialquot; toys that they dont have to share, and should be taught how to share the rest. The problem is my older son has so many special toys they barely fit into a large basket, and sharing them with little brother creates all kinds of chaos! Ive tried to organize their toys into their own personal basket, but how do I keep the older ones basket separate from the younger ones? Any tips?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3067/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:53:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3067/What can I expect the first day home with my newborn baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3066/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:50:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3066/How do you feel about your child posting pictures up on Facebook?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3059/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:42:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3059/How did anyone with a teenager at 17 start to give some freedom?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3054/Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:17:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3054/How to Help Your Child Get Over Monsters?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3049/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 23:01:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3049/How to Transition to the Crib after Co-Sleeping?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3048/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:58:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3048/How to Take a Toddler to Church?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3047/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:56:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3047/Hi, I am new here but am looking forward to exchanging information with all of you wonderful mommies! Here is my question. I have a four-year-old boy (he will be five in July) who has been diagnosed with megacolon and encopresis. Basically, he was terribly constipated early in life and has passed stool of massive size all his life, but his condition went undiagnosed until age three, when his colon was so far stretched out of shape that he no longer could feel the urge to poop. After being treated with Miralax and Lactulose, he is doing better; however, he has learned that pooping hurts and so he is still very hesitant about using the potty. We can get him to sit on the potty now, but I think he is still holding his poop in as he never has results. Sometimes, I see him sitting on the floor in his pull-up, and I see the grunting, etc. and <strong>know</strong> that he is pooping, but he denies that he is and refuses to go sit on the potty at all during those times.Has anyone out there been through this who can coach me on how to get him to sit on the potty and release his poop? He is supposed to go to kindergarten in the fall but they wont take him unless he is potty trained. The clock is ticking! Please help. Thanks a bunch!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3028/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:52:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3028/How to understand development milestones of 4yr old child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3046/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:46:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3046/How to get children to stop playing with their shoes?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3045/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:41:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3045/How to explain the loss of a pet to a Toddler?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3044/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:30:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3044/What Causes Skin Tags on a newborn babys ear? Have you had a similar experience? what did you do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3040/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:56:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3040/How can I get my in-laws to give our child fewer gifts?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3039/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:52:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3039/My six year old son is still wearing pull ups. The doctor said that its normal till the age of 6 and then they want to start testing. Hes such a deep sleeper he just doesnt wake up. Do you have any suggestions on how to get him out of pullups and using the toilet at nighttime? His pullup is soaked every morning.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3011/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:17:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3011/Do you think prenatal tests are accurate? There is a test that they perform to check for down syndrome. Doctors say it wont provide a definitive answer as to whether or not the baby actually has down syndrome. If it wont provide a definitive answer, how accurate are prenatal tests? Why test at that stage if the answer will only provide stress and worry to a pregnant mother?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3010/Wed, 7 Apr 2010 19:12:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/3010/Lately my 8 yr old has been copying his older brother in the fit pitching department. I understand that children are entitled to have a temper, but how much should he be allowed to demonstrate? Do you allow your children to yell back? to throw things? Where do you draw the line?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2998/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:50:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2998/As I have said in previous posts, I help my sister out with her child. How on earth do you keep these young children to keep things out of their mouth. This child will put ANYTHING in there and doesnt seem to understand the word NO. Any advice on how youve handled this in the past would be welcomed.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2997/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 16:47:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2997/What do you think is the right age to ween a child from the breast or bottle, or both?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2996/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:53:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2996/When you leave your young children with a grandparent, and come home thinking all is well, just to discover your precious little one broke your favorite bowl. The grandparent never told you, just found the broken pieces hidden; What would you do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2991/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:36:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2991/How do you keep a 2 year old out of the toilet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2990/Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:33:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2990/Have you ever died, yet live?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2955/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:35:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2955/I have a sister has totally different parenting style than I do. She thinks it is funny that my little one talks back. She will actually comment on it such as she is MY niece. I hate it. How do I ask her to not encourage this behavior? She believes it is nature vs. nuture.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2954/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 21:25:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2954/My son is 13 years old. Lately there are a group of girls who have been following him around. That is not the problem. What is the problem is that they appear more mature than he is about sexuality. They are very touchy feeling with him. Although he tells me that he hates it, the other boys cheer him on. How do I explain to him that there are some girls who have more experience than girls OR should I even bother?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2943/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 20:12:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2943/I once read somewhere that kids as young as one can learn basic reading and math skills. Many of my friends and relatives disagree, saying that these things should wait until formal schooling starts. I began teaching my two youngest when they were one and two respectively. They went on to be honor students in high school and college. My question, though, is this: what is an appropriate age to begin teaching a child to read and do math?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2914/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 18:17:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2914/Lots of young women these days seem to want to have children, but dont want to be tied down in a relationship. Raising a child alone is a hard job, but my hats off to the women who do it. The question, though, is what should the father be allowed to do? There can be legal responsibilities, of course, but Im more concerned with the fathers role in raising the children. Should he be allowed a role, or not?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2910/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:55:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2910/Why is that when people become grandparents they seem to forget everything they learned about raising kids properly? When you were a kid, your folks would never let you eat sweets between meals, and insisted you clean your plate, but when they visit your house, they sneak treats to your kids, etc. I imagine every parent has had this problem at one time or another; the question is: How do you deal with it without ruining the relationship with your inlaws, or heaven forbid, your own parents?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2909/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:49:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2909/This might seem like a strange question or a site devoted to moms, but it comes up in conversations frequently. In raising an infant, who has most responsibility, mother or father? I feel that except for breast feeding, which men dont have the equipment for, everything else should be shared. Many of my friends (male and female) disagree. Their view is that dad should help with 2 am feedings and diaper changes, but should otherwise let mom take the lead until the child is mobile and ready to be taught how to catch a ball or ride a bike. Am I out of synch?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2904/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:17:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2904/What do you do with an infant who starts crying for no apparent reason, and wont stop? When our youngest daugher was about a week or two old, she started crying about ten or eleven one night. Shed been fed, didnt need a diaper change, and didnt have a fever. Rocking her didnt work, so I bundled up (it was mid-winter in Korea, and cold!!) and took her out to the car for the trip to the hospital. Before we got out of the parking lot, she stopped crying. This went on for ten days, then suddenly stopped, and she slept through the night. My daugher is now 35, and a reasonably well adjusted young woman, although she does tend to be a bit demanding about things. My wife says thats because I spoiled her by taking her for rides to get her to stop crying. I disagree. Which of us is right?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2903/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:12:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2903/I strictly breastfeed my 3 month old son, and Im the first person in our family to do it. I often get comments from people in my family and from my husbands family about my choice to strictly breastfeed.In the beginning, when I was first struggling with breastfeeding, it was very difficult to hear comments from them that I should switch to formula or a bottle. My child was born underweight and my family was worried breastmilk would not be enough. This made me all the more determined to make it work.And at a month old when he started having major gas troubles, I even got suggestions that maybe I should switch him to formula to see if that would stop the gas.He actually doubled his weight in under 3 months old on breast milk alone! I take pride in the fact that I was able to help my son achieve his weight gain goals. But it still irks me when different family members make comments like, quot;Im just so surprised he is gaining so much weight on just breastmilkquot; or quot;Breastfed babies dont usually gain the weight like he has.quot; I usually just smile and say quot;Thank you, I am awesome.quot; But I wish there would be no comments at all.I know they mean well, but do you have any suggestions on how to get family support when breastfeeding?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2942/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:34:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2942/I have well meaning in-laws, but sometimes they do things that I would rather they not. One example is that my father in law loves to play with my 3 month old so much that he will wake him up from a nap just to play with him. He says that he needs to stay awake, so he will keep him from going to sleep when he needs to be napping! His theory is that he will then sleep at night, but I tell him it sounds good in theory, but it does not work.Ive even tried telling him that when the baby wakes at 3 am because he hasnt gotten enough sleep during the day, that we will call him. He always says it wouldnt bother him. So frustrating.And whenever I disagree with my father-in-law, I bring it to my husbands attention. But he is usually too chicken to bring it up. He idolizes his father, and he feels that it would be an insult to his parents since theyve been raising kids a long time.What would be a tactful way to ask my father-in-law to stop waking up my child? And how can I get my husband to speak to his parents when they do something we disagree with?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2941/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 15:23:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2941/At what age should you begin teaching a child the value of money?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2890/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 14:30:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2890/Is it permissible or acceptable to allow an underage child to drink alcohol?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2876/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:57:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2876/What is the best way to handle a child who throws a temper tantrum?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2875/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:56:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2875/What is the legal age for children to be allowed to stay home alone?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2874/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:54:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2874/Depression hurts, Cimbalta helps. We have all seen the increase of commercials about depression, anxiety and medication. Those are emotions we have all felt. In extreme cases patients are given antidepressants but at what point if any do you involve your children.Is there a point in someones life that their children need to become aware of the mental illness of a loved one? If so, then how should this take place?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2928/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 13:11:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2928/Currently I am homeschooling hence, in between lessons I keep up with the house and work. This can be strenous on me especially since I am writing a book. I began a chore chart for everyone. The tough part is my husband does not ensure the kids follow it through. Just for my sanity I began to just continue cleaning up but, Ive HAD IT!So I want to go on strike. IF they have not done as asked the first time I WILL not was the laundry. Dishes are not done? Guess there isnt any meal? And so forth...Problem: It seems they do not even notice. After a day I cave because my OCD kicks in. Any suggestions? Im getting burnt out.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2917/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 12:25:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2917/I understand the growing need for a child as they reach their teen age years, but my 10 year old daughter has gotten extremely possessive over her room and book bag lately. Do you feel that 10 year olds get privacy? That they should have privacy of things? I feel as her mom, I should be looking through her book bag to see what she hasnt shown me, I should be going through her room, straightening, cleaning etc. What are your feelings on this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2892/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:26:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2892/My younger sister recently took a home pregnancy test and got a positive result. Shes very low on money and cant afford to go to the doctor right now for a confirmation of the test results. Do you think the stick tests are reliable enough to know shes pregnant?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2891/Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:23:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2891/We live in California and we just felt a nearby 7.2 in Mexico. Our children get really frightened when earthquakes happen. It makes them really jittery for several hours after the fact. Im wondering what are some good techniques for calming them down and reassuring them everything will be fine. (When I myself am scared inside and am in need of some reassurance as well.)Helphttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2871/Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:38:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2871/I am a breastfeeding mother. Lately, Ive started feeding my son in public. Before, I was always too nervous and uncomfortable to do it even with a nursing cover. But now, Ive decided to conquer my fears and stand up for my sons right to eat by nursing in publc.I still use a nursing cover, but Ive been getting a lot of dirty looks. No one has said anything to me yet, but I do get a lot of stares. Im afraid if someone says something to me, it will be when Im having a bad day or had a rough night and that I will completely go off on someone.All of these stares and looks make me very uncomfortable. And my son senses my discomfort and begins squirming and crying and making my job more complicated.Does anyone have any advice or clever replies that I can give to these onlookers?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2857/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 17:56:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2857/This is not quite an quot;answerablequot; question but more of a fun, opinion-based ice breaker...We now know that Susan Sarandon amp; Tim Robbins, Mel Gibson amp; his wife, Leann Rimes amp; her husband, Jennifer Aniston amp; Brad Pitt -- and many, many more have gone splitsville. (Tiger Woods, Sandra Bullock, etc. could be next unfortunately.) But...<strong>Which celebrity couple do you think has the right stuff to make it over the long haul? </strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2858/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:49:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2858/I am a full time college student with a 3 month old baby. This semester Ive been taking internet classes since I had my son after the semester already started.I am transferring to a new school in the fall and plan to return full time. I know he will be older by then, but I am already struggling with dual roles of mother and student, and right now Im only taking 6 hours.And dropping out is not an option for me. I am 31 years old and desire a college degree. My family is important to me and they will always come first, but I do want to finish my degree.I am half way through. I am doing this not only for me, but also for my family.Any suggestions on how to be a good student and a mother at the same time?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2848/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:37:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2848/My son is 3 months old and is strictly breastfed. During the day he is used to a every 2 hour feeding schedule. At night he goes down to sleep around 9pm. Like clock work, every night he will wake at 11 pm wanting to be fed. Then he will sleep until anytime between 3-5 am when he awakes for another feeding, and then gets up for the day around 8 or 9ish.I have discussed his sleep habits with his doctor, and she suggests that when he wakes at 11 to give him some water. She says this will deny him the nutrition at that time so then he wont awaken and will sleep through the night.Has anyone ever heard of this? I really dont think I agree with her advice. He is still young, so I thought he still needs nighttime feedings. And the women in my La Leche League group disagree with what my pediatrician is suggesting.When is the right age to give water? And is it appropriate to deny a feeding and give them water instead?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2846/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:25:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2846/My son is preferring one breast over the other. He will feed for a minute or two from the right, but then refuses to continue nursing unless I switch him to the left. Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do to get him interested in both?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2845/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:21:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2845/My pediatrician suggested that my husband and I begin using the Ferber Method (also known as the gradual method) with our son when he was 5 weeks old. The method encourages you to let your child cry, but to check on him at increasing intervals until he falls asleep. It is supposed to teach him that Mommy and Daddy are still there and it also helps him to learn to fall asleep on his own.Our sons doctor said his was old enough to start this at 5 weeks, but I disagree. All the books Ive read, even the one from Dr. Ferber himself, says that children are not neurologically stable to handle this method until at least 4 months old.What do you think is the appropriate age to let him cry it out? And is this method even appropriate at all? I have mixed feelings.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2844/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:13:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2844/<span class=Apple-style-span style=font-family: MS Shell Dlg; font-size: 26px; white-space: pre; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; >When do you think a child is old enough to receive Jesus in their hearts?</span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2832/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:11:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2832/How does one go about getting saved?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2824/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 15:49:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2824/Before my son was born, I stocked up on a bunch of diapers from different brands. Im having a hard time finding the perfect diaper brand that works for us. I have yet to find one that doesnt leave me covered in baby fluids. Are there any diapers that are better for baby boys?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2828/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:54:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2828/Are any of you experiencing or have experienced Braxton Hicks contractions? What is the difference between Braxton Hicks and labor contractions?I had an emergency c-section and did not go into labor. So I never got to experience labor contractions. I had Braxton Hicks, but am nervous about what I will experience with any future pregnancies.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2825/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 14:48:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2825/What are your picks for the top mom blogs on the internet? Ive already reached out to <a href=http://theheirtoblair.com/ rel=nofollow target=_blank>Heir to Blair</a> and <a href=http://mrsforeste.blogspot.com/ rel=nofollow target=_blank>As the Foreste Grows</a> which are two excellent mommy blogs that Ive found and that I recommend. As the owner of this site, Im trying to let as many moms as possible know about momLoves.us. So Im looking for anywhere and everywhere to get my little 125x125 banner displayed. And hopefully a website review post or a link.My wonderful wifey has put up a link to us on her <a href=http://www.heavenlymommy.com rel=nofollow target=_blank>Heavenly Mommy</a> site which Im extremely proud of.But what are some other well known mom blogs?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2839/Sat, 3 Apr 2010 13:35:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2839/I grew up in a home with five females. My mother and five sisters. Now I have a son and many questions. How do I deal with the erections and him screaming quot;ow, ow my pipi hurts.quot; It really isnt in pain. He just had an ereection. This was really awkward for me. I decided to sing songs with him and then we ticked each other. I did not know what to say! What d0 you suggest?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2810/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:37:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2810/I remember reading that they say if you cant breastfeed or if you place the milk in a bottle, that it ought to be a plastic bottle, because the good stuff in the breastmilk sticks to the glass.<br />Has anyone heard any more on this? Do you have a favorite brand of plastic bottle? I also read that some plasticbottles have a chemical that is no good at all. <br />Its confusing, the research changes constantly. Does anyone have a specific bottle they trust for when they have to expell milk and save for later?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2777/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 20:45:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2777/Im an older mom. And I look it. When people see me and my child out, they will often say something like, quot;Arent you lucky your grandma is shopping with you!quot; or to me, quot;Hi, grandma! What a cute little one you have there!quot;Great, just great. Should I just smile or should I correct them? Sometimes I get pretty upset (not to their face) about it. Its embarrassing, really. Is there a graceful way to respond?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2757/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 20:02:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2757/I am very upfront with my stepchildren and I have been since the day that I met them. When they ask me something I try to give them the most honest answer possible. I answered honestly when they asked me about Santa and the Easter Bunny, and the reason I did that is because when I tell them about God I dont want them to think that Hes just another fabricated myth designed to motivate them to be good when nobody is looking. My problem is when other children ask me about Santa. Im not saying Ive never told a lie but I feel really awful when I go along with these stories. I guess I want them to trust me when they get older. Im not saying that I want to just come out and tell every kid there is no Santa, Id just like to hear some opinions regarding telling kids the truth when they ask.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2748/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:14:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2748/My stepson is a bit hyperactive. He makes almost straight As in school and I can get him to listen if I really want to. My concern is his almost constant noise making and strange habits. It seems like he cant walk from point A to point B without hopping, skipping, dancing or leaping. He also talks to himself constantly and makes strange noises. Personally, I think hes just always in quot;play mode,quot; but sometimes I wonder if theres more to it than that. Is this normal behavior for a 9 year old boy?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2747/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 19:10:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2747/I know others have faced this too, and I have read over their posts here and elsewhere, but I feel my situation is unique in that I am an older mom, and my husbands children from his first marriage, who are MY AGE, are regarding me as an evil step mom!How do I avoit them thinking so jealously of me? They act like I am a gold digger and I think their main fear is that I will somehow replace them in their dads heart. Also, I think because of our marriage, they are afraid that our young son together will replace the grandkids in his heart as well.I have reached out to them. If I forget an anniversary, they go crazy. But if I get something really nice for an occasion, they say I am trying to buy their love. If I make sure my husband goes over to see the grands alot, they say I am pushing him and it isnt of his own free will. I try to tell them, quot;THERE IS LOVE ENOUGH TO GO AROUNDquot; but Im getting nowhere. Also, all they do is try to get him to agree to write me and our son out of his will. Which is illegal besides unethical.The WORST THING is this: Our son really loves playing with the grandkids! They get along and love to play together. But the grown stepkids are ruining it. The little ones say things like quot;My mom says you are meanquot; and things like that.I am thinking we ought to just move away.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2726/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:47:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2726/A lot of the kids in our neighborhood talk back to their parents on a regular basis. There are some who do not listen to their parents no matter what they say and I fear its starting to rub off on my kids. My kids are not allowed to talk back and if they dont do something we ask then they are asked again before a punishment is administered. If my kids say quot;Noquot; to us then they are punished right away. Its kind of a tough situation because the entire neighborhood is in somewhat of a clique and we cannot single any one of them out and say quot;Stay away from that kid;quot; as they all play together. Right now we are unable to move. What should I do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2724/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:46:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2724/How do you get over the woos of a sick stomach and your husband thinks you are a fake?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2751/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:14:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2751/What do you do when you throw up two or three times a day?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2749/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:12:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2749/Theres a strong viewpoint out there that says that children who play video games for an extended period of time will ultimately become mindless zombies. I tend to disagree. Video games today are very complex and require that you learn the controls and follow directions. On top of that, many games are implementing real historical and sceintific data into their games. Then there is the physical benefit like reflexes and awareness. Does anyone know of any real scentific proof that video games produce zombie-like children? I dont see a problem with letting my children play Mario for a few hours on the weekends.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2711/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 18:02:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2711/Do you think it is safe for a young toddler to have a cat or dog?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2709/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 17:39:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2709/What do you do when the neighbors children are smoking and throwning cig. butts in your flower bed?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2721/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 17:33:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2721/How do you keep a childs mind open and alert with so many distractions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2704/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 17:22:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2704/I dont want to be a downer here, but recently a relative passed away. He was elderly and it was a closed casket. But Im wondering if it would have been appropriate to take an 11 year old to the funeral? (We didnt, but only after some debate because she wasnt that close to the relative and the funeral conflicted with school.)Still, the question posed is interesting and Id love your feedback on this rather morose subject matter.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2753/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 16:19:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2753/Both of my children have been bullied this year. The worst case came when a boy larger than my daughter slapped her in the face on the bus. The boy was sent home for one day only to come back and accuse her of lying about it. Many kids on the bus saw this happen and the bus driver saw the red mark on my daughters face. I feel that I should attend some school board meetings or something like that, but isnt that just full of politics? Im pulling my kids out of school next year, but I do feel very sorry for all of the kids who will be bullied regardless. Is there anything I can do to quot;forcequot; the school to start taking action against bullies?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2677/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:44:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2677/I have never went and gotten my drivers license. I now have a ten month old daughter. My husband tells me that not having them just because of my own fears is doing an injustice to my daughter. Do you agree? Should I overcome my fears because I now have a baby? Ive been getting her to her doctor appts and the neccessities just fine and I know itd be easier if I drove her around but I have so many fears of putting her in a car that Im driving.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2701/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:38:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2701/Do you think its wrong to enter a baby in cute baby contests? Ive been debating this with my brother and Im just curious what others think.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2700/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:36:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2700/Its all my fault and I know this. Ive slipped up and said a few quot;bad wordsquot; around my kids and they have of course picked up on them. Its really embarassing having my 3 year old scream out the quot;bquot; word in the middle of Wal-mart. Other than watching my own mouth more, how can I get her to stop saying that word?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2671/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:30:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2671/My dad is 70 years old and you cannot explain to him that second hand smoke is bad for the kids. Whenever I take them to his house, he smokes around them and it makes me very uncomfortable. I try explaining the health risks to him, but he doesnt want to listen and quot;is older and wiserquot; than me. He wont come to my house cause he cant smoke here, but I dont want to not let my kids see their grandfather. What do I do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2669/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:28:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2669/I am taking my 4 kids to the photographer in about a week. They have issues holding still for family photos. Any suggestions to make this quick and easy for everyone involved?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2667/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:27:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2667/I am 29 years old and I have 4 kids. Sometimes I still want to get out and party with my friends who dont have children. My mother and grandmother have basically told me that since I have kids, I should not be going out and partying, that my life should be all about being a mom. I know that I need time for myself, but how can I go about explaining this to my mother and grandmother? Theyve called DFACS on me because Ive hired a babysitter and went out and had a few drinks. Its ridiculous! What do I do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2662/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:17:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2662/Whats the better choice? With all the danger in public schools these days, is it better for me to take my kids out of public school and home school them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2658/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:12:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2658/I have four kids, 7 months, 3 years, 5 years, and 11 years. I love them all equally, but since having the youngest child my middle two are showing so many signs of jealousy. When my youngest was only a baby they were even mean to him... throwing things at him and calling him quot;stupidquot;. How do you deal with jealous behavior?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2656/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:08:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2656/My 3 year old has gorgeous hair and I love putting it up in pigtails and ponytails, unfortunatley, she likes taking it right down. I dont put it up a lot, just for special outings and visits to the family. She takes it right down as soon as I put her in the carseat to go somewhere... How can I make her stop?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2653/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 15:05:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2653/Is it normal for a babies foot to turn red and get really hot? Her foot also turns purple and blue and is sometimes cold but normally not. But the red is what bothers me because it happens when shes barefoot. She doesnt walk yet so its not from standing on them. The doctor says not to be concerned. Do you agree?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2684/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 14:55:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2684/If a child can get out of their booster seat by themselves is there tricks you all have to keep them in it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2681/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 14:53:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2681/My child doesnt have normal tantrums. He is destructive to himself and things around him. I cant just use the normal advice to ignore the tantrums. What do I do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2637/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 14:27:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2637/My mother in law is acting like my kids mom!!! What do I do to make her stop?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2636/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 14:26:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2636/I give my kids normal milk but one of my friends suggested me to give them organic milk.I bought it but my kids did not like it.Normally what kind of milk do you give to your kids.What should I give them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2689/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:58:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2689/My daughter still uses a pull up every night, and most mornings it is full. She is fine during the day. I dont know if she is just being lazy or if she just doesnt have a mature bladder. I do not want to get mad if She cant help it, but I dont want to keep putting it on her is she can get up and go to the bathroom.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2626/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:45:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2626/My daughter is almost five and she can be quite willfull. Some days I feel like all I do is a yell at her, and obviously that doesnt work. It gets to a point where it is a battle of wills. If I ask her to do something simple like, bring your cup to the kitchen, she gives me a hard time. And then again on some days she is great. Time outs do not seem to work. I am at a loss.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2625/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:42:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2625/Every season my doctor recommends me to get flu shots for my kids.I think that flu shots would decrease the immunity of my kids and I get confused. What should be good in long term for kids? Going for flu shots or avoiding them.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2666/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:23:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2666/My daughter is 6 yrs old amp; very sensitive.Every time I go to pick her up from school amp; she is sad because of some minor issues as the teacher didnt pick her up for answering a question.What to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2661/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:17:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2661/My kid is now 14 yrs old but some times she wets the bed in night time.How can I get my child to stop wetting the bed?It is so embrassing for me as well as for her.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2643/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:49:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2643/I met my wife when my stepson was 4 years old. At that time he had issues as far as going to the bathroom rather than in his pants. I suppose thats not TOO strange for a 4 year old boy, but these issues have continued even up to now. He doesnt go in his pants so much now, but when he does go it is so large that he clogs up the toilet. I have reason to believe that hes holding it in because he does not want to stop playing, and as a result he almost always has stomach problems. He claims that he doesnt know when he has to go, but I think that hes lying because he knows to hold it in. He is also able to go if we offer him a reward. We will not let him eat junk food unless he goes, so if he wants cookies hell run up and go for a cookie. That just feels strange to me. Does anyone have any advice on this issue?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2616/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:48:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2616/I went to my friends house this weekend amp; observed the behaviour of her kids.It was strange .They were fighting amp; abusing each other alot in place of playing with each other.I talked to my friend amp; she told me that these days she was having big fights with her husband mostly in front of kids.I gave her few suggestions for not fighting in front of kids amp; wanted some more tips to pass on to her.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2641/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:44:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2641/Our children are 9 and 10 years old and our Pomeranian is fine around them. However when my wife and I watch her friends baby three nights a week our Pomeranian acts very jealous and constantly harasses the poor kid. If we step out of the room or even turn our back, our dog will run over to the baby and steal his toys or tug on his clothes. Thats not so bad, but when the baby tries to touch the dog or reaches out for his toy; the dog begins to growl and sometimes even snaps. Our dog has never bitten anyone. Does anyone have any training methods to recommend for our dog?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2612/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:42:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2612/I want to make more money form home during the day, but I have a 5 year old and a almost two year old. How do you guys keep the kids the from distracting you every two minutes or making too much noise in the background? I hear of other women doing it all the time, but I am having trouble handling it.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2611/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:42:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2611/I am expecting my second child and want his name to start with an A. His fathers name is Alex so it needs to be something similar but unique. Does anyone have any great ideas?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2607/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:38:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2607/How do you encourage your children to dream big? At what age did you start talking to them about their future? Is there an age thats considered too early? Thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2605/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 10:17:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2605/Anyone have some good tips on a shy child starting kindergarten next yr?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2592/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 09:10:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2592/Im so happy that warm weather is starting to creep in! What do your children like to do once warm weather hits?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2562/Fri, 2 Apr 2010 00:36:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2562/This is my third child. I am not breastfeeding the baby and never did. Shell be three months old in a few days and I am still leaking. I breastfed my first child for three months, so I cant go by that. With my second child, I didnt breastfeed and the leaking stopped early on. Whats the deal?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2539/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:52:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2539/What do you think about 4D ultrasounds? Are they really worth it? Yes? No? Why do you think that they are or arent?-Thanks for your opinions and answers! :)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2537/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:49:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2537/<strong>What is your favorite show to watch while watching tv with the little ones?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2534/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:29:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2534/<strong>I love looking fabulous, but I find that wearing high heels is not practical while running after a 4 year old.....lol.....what is your standard mom uniform?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2533/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:27:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2533/How to find a perfect nanny for your family?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2580/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:23:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2580/How to overcome stage fright in kids?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2576/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:46:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2576/What time do you put your preschooler to bed?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2522/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:46:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2522/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 1em 0in><span style=font-family: georgia, serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: arial>How to Calm Your Childs Fears of the Dark ? </span><span style=font-size: 12pt><o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2575/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:41:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2575/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; mso-outline-level: 1><span style=font-family: georgia, serif; color: black; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: times new roman; mso-bidi-font-family: arial; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt>How to teach children to tie their Shoes with the bunny<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>hole? </span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2573/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:34:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2573/We co slept with my daughter until she was about two and half. We have her in her own room now. However, she keeps waking up every night at about 11 or 12 oclock and wants to come into our room. We are so tried, that we cant usually fight with her too much and we just cave in. Please help we arent getting any sleep. When we do put her back in her room, she just keeps waking up, and it truns into an all night battle. Any experience with this would be appreciated.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2511/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:13:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2511/My daughter will just be turning three when I give birth to my second child. I really do not want to leave her, but I am afraid if she sees me in pain. It will be a water birth in a birthing center. It is a hospital room, but there will a tv there is she gets bored. A friend of mine brought her older child, and it was fine, but she had her mother with her to help watch and comfort. It will be just my husband and I and I am worried that if we have the baby in the middle of the nightm and leave her home with a babysitter, she will feel abandoned.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2509/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:07:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2509/What do you do when the little boogers dont want to get up in the mornings?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2510/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:07:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2510/How would you describe your life as a mom in 1 sentence?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2507/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 22:01:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2507/Ok, so I dont have a teenager yet, but shell be 13 in 6 months. Any tips on maintaining sanity over the course of the next few years?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2502/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:39:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2502/I am having a hard time knowing exactly how I can stop arguing in front of the kids. Would anyone have any tips on how to keep it seperate???http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2501/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 21:32:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2501/I struggle every day with dinner ideas. I have decided it is my least favorite chore. What is your least favorite daily chore?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2500/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 20:02:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2500/Is having only one child bad for the child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2498/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 17:44:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2498/My sisters daughter is sixteen and was caught drinking with her older step sister, who is twenty-four. She was reprimanded by her father and her step mother. My sister recently was told by her son about the incident and was talking to me about it. She thought she should take her daughter to task about it. I told her that would be harming her relationship with her son because it may get him into trouble with his sister. I also expressed that her daughter was already punished by her father and step mother. I felt that by her also talking with her daughter about it would be a case of double punishment. I suggested that she just sit down and try to have an open discussion of drinking with her daughter instead. Should a child be discipline twice just because one parent was omitted from the decision process?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2496/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:16:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2496/I was watching my husbands nephew the other day and he noticed his tooth was loose. I asked him the going price for a tooth and he said, A hundred dollars Now I know his mother does not give him that much for a tooth. My child is only two and a half but in a couple years it will be time for the tooth fairy to visit. When I was a child my mom gave me a dollar for each tooth. How much should the fairy pay?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2493/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:11:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2493/<span style=font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt>My daughter will soon be turning three years old. <span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I was wondering what types of activities I could have her join.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>My husband would like to enroll her in some type of martial arts.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I would like to have her join a childrenrsquo;s gym group or a dance class.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She is very sporty and loves to act and dance as well.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I wonder how young can a child be to join a t-ball team?<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>What types of activities are your toddlers involved in?<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2491/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:01:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2491/<span style=font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt>My daughter takes around a two hour nap every day.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She is two and a half.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She some days gives it up if she woke up too late.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Irsquo;ve been told by some people that they feel itrsquo;s time for her to give up her nap.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I read on advice sites that you should allow your child to gradually decide to give it up.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I feel as long as she needs a nap then Irsquo;ll give her the choice to have one.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>At what age did your child stop taking a nap?<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2490/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:54:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2490/My mother-in-law has told my husband and I that we are too over protective of our daughter. We make sure she doesnt get into things that are dangerous when we are at other peoples houses. I follow her when she is playing outside so she doesnt get hurt. My mother-in-law just wants us to sit and chat with her when we come over but my daughter is a toddler. She wants to play with their kittys litter box by sticking things into it. Gross! Their house isnt child proofed either so there are many things that she may get hurt on. I dont feel it is being over protective to be a good parent and prevent my child from being injured.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2488/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:21:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2488/Plain and simple...with all the activities that kids are involved in these days, are you able to sit down as a family and eat together? Do you change meal times just so that you can eat together? We have activities every day of the week except Wednesdays and were finding it harder and harder to eat together as a family. How do you work it? Do you think it really matters? <br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2468/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:08:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2468/I have an 11-year-old stepson who is really into football. He absolutely loves it, and wants to try out for the middle school team this year. I think this is great, because especially at that age, kids need something to really get into. However, his biological mother is overprotective, and doesnt want him to play football. His dad seems to try to stay out of the argument altogether, because he doesnt want anyone upset. Whats the best way to deal with a blended family issue like this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2458/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:45:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2458/Kids always seem to want a snack after school, so what are some good recipes to keep young teenagers away from cookies and pizza bagels? Im thinking if its there and easily accessible, theyre likely to eat it!:)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2447/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:25:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2447/Moms, I need your help. My 11 year old is still pitching fits whenever hes told no about things. Im not talking about whinning or a little crying. Im talking about lay on the ground, scream and crying type of fits. He had fetal alcohol syndrome as a baby but never seemed to suffer many effects from it. However, the one thing we see over and over again is the fit pitching and lack of maturity. Any suggestions on how to handle the fits of almost a teenager? <br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2446/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:24:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2446/I have been keeping my sisters son and hes only 3. Hes had a bad cough and I dont know what to give him. My sister is clueless about these things, so I thought Id do some research. All the medicines I run across are for older kids. What do yall think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2444/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:22:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2444/I myself am a very well-traveled person, having grown up in London and spent some time working on a cruise ship. Id like my kids to have the experience of being well-traveled from an early age, but how young is too young?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2442/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:15:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2442/Whats the best way to handle this? I have two stepchildren, 11 and 14. Ive tried being nice, showing them attention and sharing their interests. I am much younger than their own parents, so I thought perhaps Id be able to better connect with them. Wrong! Theyre blatantly disrespectful and dismissive and refuse to accept me as a parent-figure.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2426/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:31:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2426/This is a challenging problem when he cycles, and we have encouraged him to get counseling, but to no avail. We hate to see him suffer, and can only offer love and support at times. We are setting bouhttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2398/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:50:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2398/My older step-sons worry sometimes about me hurting their father or taking advantage of him. There have been trust issues in the past with past marriages, but they have gotten better over the last two years. They know I love him, and there is trust, but I still feel they worry about things. How to reassure them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2397/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:48:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2397/There are so many choices and models on the market, it is hard to be sure which one to choose. Which ones are the best deal for a quality stroller? Which are the safest?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2390/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:36:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2390/Childrens clothes can be very expensive, so what are some of the best techniques to find nice clothing at a decent price? It is challenging to shop sales at the mall with the crowds. Are there any other options?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2388/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:33:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2388/It is hard to be a youngster at times, but how to reinforce the idea to be kind to others, even when they are not being kind to the child? Is there a good method to give them for dealing with peer pressure?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2373/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:06:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2373/Do you even tell them at all? Or should you let your child find out on his or her own?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2371/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:49:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2371/Do you let them have an hour, or a half hour? Too much is bad for them, but what is the right amount to limit them to?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2354/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 07:08:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2354/<span style=font-family: georgia, serif; color: #222222>My daughter has been at a stage of separation anxiety ever since she turned eighteen months.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She is now thirty-two months old and it has only become worse.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I used to be a full time employee and my husband went to work part time and he was in school full time.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>We would juggle our schedule so our daughter didnrsquo;t have to be put in day care. <span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She would cry when I went to work but not when her dad would leave. <span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Currently, my husband is still in school but works full time and Irsquo;m a stay at home mom.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Any time she notices my husband leaving without her she cries and throws a fit.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>He is resorted to sneaking out as quietly as possible.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Even when it is his day off and he has spent all day with her if he tried to go outside without our daughter the crying starts. <span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She doesnrsquo;t like me to go anywhere without her as well most of the time.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She is very independent and plays alone periodically during the day without needing mommy to entertain her.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>She just gets very upset if she thinks one of us is leaving without her.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I have patiently explained to her daddy has to work.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>We have tried having him tell her goodbye, we have shown her where he goes but nothing works so we just have resorted to the sneak method.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Her fits donrsquo;t last long as I have become good at distracting her but the guilt my poor husband feels by leaving her is weighing on him.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Irsquo;ve been told she will grow out of this but when is the question. <span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make this anxiety go away? <o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2349/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 04:56:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2349/<span lang=EN-GB style=line-height: 115%; font-family: georgia, serif; color: #222222; font-size: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: times new roman; mso-ansi-language: en-gb; mso-fareast-language: en-us; mso-bidi-language: ar-sa>My daughter is now two and a half years old. She still drinks whole milk. I give her some with her cereal in the morning; she has a small glass at lunch and also along with dinner. A friend of mine who is the mother of a one year old asked me how much whole milk she should be giving her son. She doesnt nurse her son as he was bottle fed from birth. I told her I offered my daughter a small glass along with every meal but it was up to her how much she should give her child. I believe that since our children are of different genders that it might matter the quantity of milk given. So how much Whole milk should she be giving her one year old?</span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2348/Thu, 1 Apr 2010 04:53:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2348/I was not allowed to watch anything on MTV until high school but it seems to have gotten much worse now.My neice who is 14 babysits my daughter and watches MTV when my daughters asleep. I think its too young but Id like to know what you all think.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2301/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:57:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2301/My husband loves Pepsi / Coke so we always have it. My daughter really loves it too and wants it with her lunch and dinner. She has also asked for it before bed (which I said no to). But if she wants it during the day, how many cups of soda is too much in your house?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2298/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:41:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2298/I was wondering about this because I wasnt even allowed to say quot;hellquot;--refering to the place, even religiously, growing up. My daughter is 4, but the other day my husband swore and she repeated it to me, asking what quot;d***itquot; meant. I dont know how to approach the cussing topic. Do I list off all the swear words I know of and tell her not to say them? Or do I wait for her to come to me with a word like that and tell her quot;dont say that word!!!quot;http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2292/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:23:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2292/What is the right age to get a pet for a child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2293/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:22:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2293/Any suggestions on teaching children how to be grateful for what they have. It seems no matter what they get, somebody else has something bigger and better.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2290/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:16:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2290/Some children seem to mature faster than others, and you dont want your child dependent on something. But was is the appropriate age to begin this process? Is it wrong to do this too early?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2304/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:06:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2304/Allowing children to drink soda is a controversial topic, but is it ok to allow them to drink some at times? A little bit seems like it wouldnt hurt them too much, but that depends on each child. What is the best policy when it comes to this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2303/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:03:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2303/Do you and do you let your children say things like, quot;stupidquot;, quot;shut upquot; and quot;sucksquot;?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2283/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:59:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2283/My daughters school is actually a block and a half away in a safe neighborhood. Shes only 4, so I will be walking her to school for the next couple of years probably, but when did you let your children walk to the bus stop alone? How well did you trust their knowledge on not talking to strangers / looking before crossing the road?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2279/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:47:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2279/My 11 year old has always done well in school.... until Middle School. He quot;hatesquot; it. He cannot find anything that interests him. He shuts down the moment he feels academically challenged. He just doesnt care about school. While I dont need straight As, I at least expect Bs. I know he can do it, he just doesnt want to. I dont have any leverage to motivate. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2280/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:43:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2280/If your child decides to smoke as a teenager, will you allow them to smoke in your home? Do you, or your spouse smoke? Would you buy their cigarettes for them?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2264/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:23:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2264/What is Precocious Puberty? How do you know if your child has it? What is the treatment?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2263/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:21:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2263/Will you buy your teenager a car? If yes, at what age, stipulations, and cost of the car.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2262/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:20:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2262/What age do you, or did you start letting your children date? Why did you pick that age, and what did the date consist of?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2261/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:18:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2261/It used to be 17 was the average age children would become sexually active. Do you know what the average age is now? I do, but I want to see what you say too.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2260/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:16:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2260/Bullying is all over the news, and has been a problem in schools for years. Do you teach your children to turn the other cheek, walk away, or fight back? If you teach walk away, would you consider allowing them to fight back at a certain point? If yes, when?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2259/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:15:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2259/Have you heard about these colored jelly bracelets that kids are wearing? Supposedly every color has a different sexual meaning, and some are very explicit, then the boy who rips off the bracelet gets to do the deed associated with the color. Do you have any knowledge of these?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2258/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:13:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2258/Does your child have a cell phone? If yes, how old were they when they got it? If no, what age would you consider giving them one?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2257/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:11:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2257/Would you ever home school your child? If yes, why? If no, why? Do you know anyone who homeschools? What if your local school decided to close down your school for budget reasons, and you could either home school, or have your child bussed miles each day to go to a school in another town?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2241/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:37:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2241/How much per week do you spend on groceries? Please include food, toiletries, paper products, soap, etc in your answer. If you save money on groceries, how?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2240/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:35:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2240/How old was your baby when (s)he started sleeping through the night? My daughter has gone in spells. Its easy for her to get into the habit of waking up in the night and nursing when she doesnt need to because she enjoys it. What is your experience with it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2217/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:27:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2217/Has anyone out there chosen to use organic baby food? I know its supposed to be much better and higher in nutrients for the baby, but is it really worth the additional cost, especially if you have a fussy baby? Im a vegetarian and try to eat as much organic food as I can, but is it unnecessary for a baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2210/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:15:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2210/Whats the best way to get back into shape after a C-section? Its tough enough feeling motivated to exercise, but its tough not to worry about the wound healing properly. On the other hand, laying around doesnt do much good and makes it harder to get rid of the baby weight later, Im sure. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2208/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:11:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2208/When my husband and I were first married, I stayed home full time. My parents bought a business a few months after we were married, and I went to work for them. I never planned to work all the way up until my daughter was born, but I was at the office on my due-date! After she was born, I kind of wished I had had a few months at home before she was born. What is your experience?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2200/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:51:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2200/I am still breastfeeding my 13 month old about 5 times per day. I really enjoy nursing her, and love that its so healthy for her. Naturally, she loves it too! :) The only thing thats making me consider weaning sooner is that my husband and I would love to have another baby. We havent done anything to prevent conception since our daughter was born, so Im assuming I havent been able to get pregnant because of the nursing.<br />What was your experience with weaning? How old was your baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2199/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:46:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2199/My daughter is 13 months old. We started letting her cry-it-out pretty early on and had good success with it. She slept through the night (7 hours) at just 5 weeks, and almost always goes to sleep without crying. Im just curious what yall think about letting babies cry it out and wondered if you had any experience with it.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2197/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:43:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2197/Should newborn babies have their own rooms? What are some ideas for decorating a room for baby that doesnt involve a lot of money?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2196/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:42:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2196/What are some good remedies for getting over morning sickness? Anything tried and true? How about natural remedies? Thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2195/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2195/What do you think are the best ways to organize kids toys?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2271/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:28:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2271/Ok - just for fun: How many children do you have? What are their ages and genders.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2268/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:39:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2268/What do braxton hicks contractions feel like?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2194/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:34:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2194/My grandchild loves to go to school. He is also learning. He simply will not do his work.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2193/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:31:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2193/My son is getting tubes put in his ears next week. What can I do when washing his hair to make sure not to get water in his ears after the tubes are in? He is 1 so bath times are a bit squirmmy.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2188/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:27:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2188/When can I take my new baby out in public? I m afraid she ll catch a cold, but I need to run errands. What should I do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2236/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:00:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2236/When do you think its safe to diet and exercise after giving birth to your child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2233/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:46:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2233/A young woman in our family was just diagnosed with MS (Multiple Sclerosis). She and her husband want children and are devastated by this recent diagnosis. Is it possible for people who have MS to have children or is it very risky? Does anyone know anyone in a similar situation or who is living with MS and children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2160/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:58:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2160/Ive always been fascinated by that elegant blanket fold nurses have been able to do with babies for ages, can anyone explain step by step how to properly swaddle your infant?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2136/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:35:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2136/What has been the craziest craving you just had to have when you became pregnant?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2135/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:32:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2135/What is an appropriate punishment for a 5 year old who hits/pinches a 1 year old? Our daughter has been showing some aggressive behavior towards our 1 year old son for no reason. We do not believe in spanking but we want to be firm and let her know that it is not okay to ever use violence in any way towards anyone. She needs to be disciplined for her actions besides just being told that it is not okay. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2133/Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:15:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2133/Have you found that your periods have changed in any way after you have had a baby? I have found that my periods are heavier, cramping is worse and I am extremely moodier than before I had children. Is this normal?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2131/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:49:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2131/Should I allow my 11 year old son to have a Facebook page?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2124/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:15:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2124/What groceries are you allowed to buy with WIC?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2123/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:09:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2123/Put the following items in order of importance to you:<ol><li>cell phone</li><li>photographs</li><li>favorite shoes</li><li>purse</li><li>cuddly toy</li><li>pet</li><li>laptop</li><li>car</li><li>old love letters</li><li>diamond ring</li></ol>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2119/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:37:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2119/When you read to your children, do you consider the content and the message the story is portraying in the storybooks? Consider the Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and other scary themes. Are any other parents concerned with such content? Do you think these appropriate quot;bedtimequot; stories?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2110/Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:41:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2110/To keep our little one quiet in church, we sometimes have a little baggie of cheerios on hand along with a stuffed animal or two. I would like some ideas on entertaining the little one quietly.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2109/Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:30:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2109/How do you balance the system of rewarding good behavior? I realize that every single act cannot be praised, but unruly behavior, especially in public places, is getting out of hand. help!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2108/Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:23:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2108/Does anyone have a suggestion on providing the best possible breastmilk? How can one compete with the enhanced/enriched formulas out there?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2098/Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:59:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2098/ADD medication allows my child to focus in school without being overly hyper, but when it wears off, his day winds up (at night). The doctor recommended I stay by his bed until he goes to sleep, but the next day I find books, toys, etc. strewn around the room where he has been awake thru the night, unable to sleep. Hes a bear to get ready for school. Any Suggestions or advice?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2087/Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:51:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2087/I work as a live-in nanny for a family with two children: 4 and 6 yrs. From time to time, the kids decide to give me gifts to show their love and affection.Many times, these gifts are treasured toys, or something they own of real value. For example, I once was given an entire piggy bank, because I was overhead discussing my financial debts with their mother. Another time, I was given the tooth fairys very first deposit, quot;because you always watch us so hard.quot; I understand that these gifts are from the heart, and that they are assigning to me the emotional value they place on that toy. I am always deeply moved. I always express tremendous thankfulness and love. However, I cannot accept such gifts. But, if I decline, they insist. If I say something like, quot;How about you keep it in your room for me?quot; They are not fooled, and they insist I keep it in my room. I did accept such a gift once, and kept it. Then, on a few occasions, I did accept the gift, and then slyly returned it a few days later. On another, I declined, and with hugs and kisses changed the subject.How should I handle this? Aside from the fact that I have no use for these things, at such a young age, many times, their toys/possessions are not really theirs to give away w/o permission. Besides, then there is the whole nepotism factor. How can I discilpline a child or strongly scold him, when not half an hour ago, he gave me the tricked-out Hot Wheel he got for his birthday?I dont know. Any thoughts on this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2062/Sat, 27 Mar 2010 20:01:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2062/Heres something fun... what are some old wives tales pertaining to babies and toddlers and motherhood in general? Here are a couple to get us started:<ul><li>If you swallow your gum, it will stay in your stomach for seven years</li><li>If you swallow a watermelon seed, it will grow into a watermelon plant</li></ul>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2061/Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:05:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2061/My son spilled almost an entire milk bottle in the car recently and its starting to smell HORRIBLE! The smell doesnt just smell like rotten milk but something way worse, like a dirty diaper. We cleaned it with carpet cleaner (the spill was on the carpet on the floor) but the smell persists. Now we are trying this odor-fighting canister that is supposed to banish smells like baking soda in the fridge. Anybody have any tips or tricks. We nearly need gas masks when driving our car!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2060/Sat, 27 Mar 2010 15:00:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2060/My daughter has had a stuffy/runny nose for about 3 weeks now. We took her to the doctor and got no help. quot;Just let it ride. She should be better in a few days.quot; With the allergy season here, I keep thinking that her cold became allergies. I want to giver her some medicine to help her breathe, but everything says not to give the cold medicine to children under 2 years, and others say not to under 6 years. What do you do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2042/Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:40:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2042/I have found professional photographs to be really expensive. I want to try to take pictures myself but would like some advice as to what camera would be user friendly and take the best pictures.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2032/Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:05:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2032/My daughter will be going to Kindergarten this year. Is there anything you wish you knew or did before your child went to kindergarten. What was a surprise to you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2031/Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:49:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2031/What is the difference between grass-fed meat and organic? Is one better than the other? I am willing to spend the extra money but I want to know what exactly am I paying for.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2030/Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:34:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2030/We have a 12-year old and an 18-month old and we love to go to concerts. What age is appropriate to introduce our children to this sort of entertainment? Obviously there are noise concerns as we dont want any hearing damage.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2023/Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:53:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2023/How old is old enough for their own TV?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2010/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:43:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2010/My daughter has a habit of waking herself up after Ive put her in her bassinet to sleep. Id love to hear any suggestions on what has worked for you moms in terms of helping her put herself to sleep. What worked for you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2007/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:46:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2007/I would like to eventually homeschool my daughter. Any other moms out there homeschool and where did you find your curriculums? I am specifically interested in a Christian based curriculum.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2006/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:42:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2006/Looking for opinions on what diapers you feel are the best deal around? I started out with Pampers in the hospital but find they seem a little pricier than the rest... is this true?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2005/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:38:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/2005/Help! Is this possible? My daughter is 2 1/2 months old and I think she could e teething? Is it possible to teeth this early She is constantly gnawing on her little hand, blowing spit bubbles and out of nowhere she is drooling everywhere. I dont see anything in the front of her mouth but there is a little red bump about halfway back on her upper gums that *could* be a tooth descending? I thought they didnt get teeth until 4-6 months? Is this really an early teether?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1992/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:27:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1992/Ok moms... I am the mother of an almost 3 month old (my first!) and we are finally going to fly to the midwest from California this summer so that my daughter can meet my family there. I am totally clueless on this- can you please post ANY advice you have for flying with an infant? Do I need to buy her her own seat? How can I help with cabin pressures in her tiny body, etc.? Thanks in advance!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1991/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:17:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1991/My little girl has developed allergies to the point that she chokes on the drainage and vomits.Are there options other than Dr. perscriptions to help her through this season?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1985/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:33:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1985/My children love music and the radio, my question is what music do you find your children like? And do you think the radio should edit some songs they play durning the day to be kid friendly?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1984/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:19:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1984/Being a new mom and two other children at home takes up all my time. At the end of the day I relalize that I have not gave much attention to my partner. So to all you moms out there how do you find time to be romantic with your other half? And any advice on some quick time we can have together without breaking the bank?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1981/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:22:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1981/We are going to vacation soon and we were wondering if there are any safety precautions we need to take before we go to the petting zoo.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1978/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:25:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1978/Can anyone tell me which automobile is the safest for children? We are going to buy a new one soon.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1976/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:22:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1976/I have seen the Johnie jumppers in several store and I think my girl would love one but I am not sure they are all that safe. Can anyone tell me about their experiences with this type of product.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1975/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:19:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1975/I desperately need tips for flying with 2 babies. I need to take 2 carseats and a twin stroller and funds are limited as well as carryon items.HELP ME PLEASE!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1962/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:29:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1962/Im curious about some ideas for vacations I can take my infant and toddler daughters on. Being that they are so young, theres not really alot I can see them being able to do, and enjoy in the way of vacations. I think their still too small for cruises and things like long distance traveling, so while Im not adverse to a road trip, I would like to keep it reasonable. I live in Tennessee, so perhaps a days drive away only? If you have any suggestions, I would love the help, please!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1961/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:16:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1961/Being a divorced mother in a new relationship I have had this question come up quite a few times. My new partner has a daughter from a previous relationship. I also have two children of my own and we have one together. I have been in this relationship for 3 years and have not once disciplined her. I feel that I should not have a say in that nor do I want to be considered a bad guy to her. Am I doing the right thing? Or is there other ways to deal with this problem? Any help would be greatly apperciated!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1953/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:29:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1953/I am interested in teaching my toddler sign language. Is there any program for parents that I could use? What should I expect my child to be able to learn? If you or another parent has tried it, I would appreciate hearing about the experience. Does teaching a child sign language decrease their frustrations when it comes to communicating needs?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1942/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:19:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1942/What strategies have you used to help improve the spelling and vocabulary skills of a 5th grader? Im particularly interested in fun ideas t0 keep my 11 year old son motivated. Thank you!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1923/Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:16:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1923/Im a stay at home mom and always looking for ways to bring in some extra money. So do you work? If so what kind of work do you do? How do you manage your time with raising children and working from the home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1933/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:59:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1933/My daughter is 12 months old and Im having trouble trying to find new things for her to eat. She loves to feed herself so anything that is finger food friendly would be perfect. Right now she eats a lot of bananas, cheese, cherrios, eggs, and toast. Any other food ideas would be great!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1926/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:42:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1926/Im having trouble getting my 12 month old daughter to sleep in her crib. Actually since she was born I have had this issue. Currently I lay down with her in my bed and rub her back till she goes to sleep. I would like her to fall asleep on her own in her crib. I have tried rocking her to sleep but she wakes up the minute I lay her down. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1925/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:38:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1925/I would love some really simple science experiements I could do with my 3 year old. She loves all sorts of activites and is curious about everything. Are there any really simple science books that cover the solar system, nature or anything?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1920/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:32:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1920/What is the average rate for a baby sitter watching two kids ages 3years and 9 months.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1918/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:27:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1918/I find it hard to get time for myself as a wife and mother. While it is rewarding to have them in my life i like to have time to do things for myself.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1913/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:02:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1913/I like to do exercise while my daughter is up but I get interrupted. my daughter doesnt nap much and I get tired to try exercising at night. When do you do it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1911/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:59:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1911/What are your weight loss tips?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1910/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:56:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1910/Any suggestions? My daughter is shy with new people and gets very quiet around them She does seem to like to play with children at times.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1908/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:55:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1908/I am wondering if I should teach her certain things while she is home so she does not fall behind her peers. I go over numbers, letters and colors and I take her to the park and the library to socialize with others. Anything else I should do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1907/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:51:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1907/My two year old daughter sometimes makes it hard for me to go out. She always wants to run around and not stay close me or she doesnt want to stay in a shopping cart or stroller. I like to get out sometimes! Thanks you!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1901/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:08:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1901/I would like to know what the best strollers are for a mom who is interested in jogging?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1900/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:01:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1900/What to do with a child who only wants to eat PBamp;J sandwiches and quesadillas? Is this ok as a phase or should I force him to eat other foods?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1916/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:14:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1916/How do you really know when your child is falling behind in school? Or is he just struggling in one section and will catch right back up after this section?My son is in 7th grade, which is our first year of middle school. The social aspect is huge this year, along with having different teachers for each subject. How do I tell when he is actually struggling and falling behind or is he just adjusting to middle school?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1915/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:10:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1915/My son is 4 and hates to eat. He will take 2 bites and say Im full. Should I make him eat it all or let him down when he says he is full? I have gotten different responses from my mother and grandmother I am not sure which one to go by.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1869/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:51:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1869/I grew up catholic and was baptized at a later age than most of my friends I was 8 (and that did embarrass me). Usually you get that done when your a baby. Ive always thought why not wait till the child knows what it is about. How do others feel on this topic. As a catholic should you have it done when they are a baby or old enough to unerstand it? I know it washes away original sin so if a child isnt a baby when they have it done does it matter?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1885/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:33:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1885/My son is four years old and still does not get up at night to use the potty. I have tried reassuring him that he can get out of bed to use the rest room and it is what the big boys do but he is still having accidents and wearing pull ups at night. What can I do to help him?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1863/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:25:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1863/Is organic baby food actaully better? And why?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1883/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:19:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1883/What is the best way to get my child to go to sleep and stay asleep?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1871/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:08:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1871/At what age should children begin going to the dentist? Is there a specific age? And do they go to regular dentists or are there ones specifically for children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1870/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:03:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1870/My son is very accident prone, he is constantly bumping his head and getting goose eggs. He will not let me hold ice on it or touch it at all. Any suggestions for treatment? Are there alternatives to ice to avoid swelling?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1843/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:02:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1843/About how long does it normally take to recover from child birth? Any suggestions to make it easier?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1841/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:59:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1841/What would cause frequent nose bleeding? My daughter has a nasty little cold and her nose started bleeding today and at one point I almost rushed her to the ER, it was bleeding a lot, but looking online at nosebleeds they seem to look worst than they actually are, but would like to hear other views on what causes nose bleeds and how frequent is too frequent and when should you get prompt medical for your child concerning a nose bleed?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1821/Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:49:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1821/How do I teach my daughter not to be such a follower and be more of a leader? She has had issues with wanting everyone to like her, she is a great kid, very sweet but this one thing where she will go along with others just to feel like she belongs, scares me. How do I get it across to her that I need her to be more of a leader and not worry so much of what others think? <br /> She will let what someone else thinks of her ruin her day. She is 9 yrs old and I feel very young to be worried about this kind of thing. She does have a speech delay and has been in speech therapy since she was 3 yrs old. I know this is part of her problem when it comes to feeling accepted but I would love some answers on how to make her not so dependent on what others think of her and become the self confident little girl I know she can be.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1803/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:37:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1803/For a Fever what is considered to high for a baby? I do know that 98 is a normal temp and anything above 99 is considered a fever. But when should prompt medical attention be taken. If your baby is only a couple of months old, then any fever should require prompt attention but if your baby is older than 6mths, then it could be anything from teething to a infection and I would first see how the baby reacts to some type of fever reducing medicine such as tylenol or motrin, and then if the fever reaches 103 which I feel is pretty high then I would definately get medical attention promptly for the baby.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1802/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:22:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1802/I have three sons with my oldest being 14, .........well, almost 15 years old. Since they were little I have told them that they will have time for girls and dating when they graduate from college. ha haNow with a teenager, I am not completely opposed to dating, as long as both he and the girlfriend continue to have lives separate from each other: still doing things with friends, playing sports, goals for school and future that do not center around what the other one is doing.Does anyone have any suggestions on allowing my son to start dating? Best age? Guidelines? Parent involvement?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1850/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:15:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1850/What sport is best for children? What is the best age for children to start in competitive sports play?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1836/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:23:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1836/Do you and your spouse have different parenting styles? Does this create the situation of one parent taking over the majority of the parenting responsibilities or are you able to balance the different styles?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1835/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:13:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1835/We live in a relatively safe neighborhood that is full of kids who are friends with my kids, and they are always coming over. 90% of the time a knock at the door means that the neighbor kid is asking to play- should I allow my own child to answer it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1800/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:05:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1800/How young is it okay for the kids to start drinking coffee, either extremely diluted with milk or even straight? They love the taste, but I know that too much caffeine isnt good for them. What age, and how much should they have?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1798/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:28:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1798/How would you know if your child has an ear infection? I have heard that a key sign is the child being fussy and rubbing the ear, but what is the difference between being fussy for something like wanting to be held?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1794/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:56:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1794/My son constantly has diaper blow outs. Many of his clothes are stained from poo. I have bleached them to no avail. We even have a sanitize feature on the washer that usually removes ANY stain but I just cant get rid of the stains on his clothes. Some things have only been worn once and are really cute.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1785/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:27:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1785/What is the best detergent to wash childrens laundry in?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1778/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:08:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1778/When purchasing brand new clothes for your baby, is it a good idea to wash them first?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1777/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:05:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1777/i want to get my daughters hair cut. She has never had one. She is four. I ask her if she wants one and she says no her reason is because it will hurt. How do i get her to understand that it doesnt hurt without cutting my own hair? I dont want to cut mine myself and she then thinks it is ok to cut on her hair.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1776/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:55:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1776/What is the best way to travel with children? Whether it be long or short distance.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1761/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:38:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1761/What are some good items to put in an Easter basket for a 1 year old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1760/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:36:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1760/How can i get my children to stay in their own bed at night time?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1759/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:33:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1759/As a homeschooling parent, sometimes it is difficult to find good curriculum. Also, it can be hard to find the time to sit with them and go through the books. I see several advantages with computer homework, but what are the disadvantages, especially for younger children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1757/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:32:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1757/How can i get my one year old to sleep through the night?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1758/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:31:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1758/I am trying to veer away from candy. What is a good substitute for candy that is healthy and my child would enjoy?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1756/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:18:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1756/I worry my infant may not be warm enough. The weather has been warm with a cool wind. I am comfortable in a light long sleeved shirt and pants but I have been told repeatedly that infants cant control their body temperature.So how much clothing should they wear?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1751/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:47:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1751/My daughter wants her own tv in her room. I have resisted but my husband thinks it is ok. If I were to say ok to this, should I allow her tv to have basic cable, should she also have a dvd player. What limits should be placed?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1754/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:15:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1754/I am a single mom and struggle with trying to be a great mom and great employee. Do you ever feel like you have to put your job above your baby, but only because you cant lose your job because you have to support your baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1743/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:48:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1743/How can I make my little boy become interested in learning the alphabet? Any special activities you did or tools you used? Any help would be appreciated!!!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1737/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:30:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1737/Before I started staying home, my mom was my childcare. In the last month I quit my job to be home with my boys (one three, and one 7 months) and found out that my three year old has been watching a lot more tv during the day than what I realized. It seems like that is all he wants to do is watch cartoons. I make him turn it off and do something else, but he just throws a huge fit and makes it an absolutely miserable day. Plus, I really want to start doing learning activities with him during the day to ready for school and he has no interest. He just wants to watch tv and believe me, he is a stubborn kid. I was so excited about being home and so far it has been a daily fight on keeping him away from the tube.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1724/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:23:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1724/My husband is a wonderful, loyal man and an amazing father. He works hard at his job while I stay home and work very hard here. Because I stay home, I dont expect him to do my housework or really even pitch in with it. However, I do need his help with parenting. While he is a very involved parent and is extremely interactive with our two boys, he is not much with disciplining our three year old. I am always stuck being the bad guy and he isnt very helpful with potty training him either. I keep asking him for advice on methods we can use and he just blows if off (we are still having problems with going #2). He also will just let the baby cry and cry until I pick him up or make him a bottle, even if I am doing laundry or fixing dinner or whatever. Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a hubby to help out without making him feel unnappreciated?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1723/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1723/Ive breastfed all 4 of my children because I heard its whats best. Why exactly is it best and what are the benefits to mother and child? Will an infant who is breastfed strictly have a healthier longer life than a child that is fed store bought formula? What is the difference if a mother is to feed her child straight milk from a cow? Can breast milk rid children of certain allergy problems?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1717/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:04:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1717/My sons are 10 and 11. My oldest just had a puberty class in school, and Im afraid that its time to have "the talk". What is the best way to bring it up? What do you say or not say?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1715/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:50:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1715/I have a big issue with organization in my household. I seem to be setting my kids up for failure due to my unorganized way of living. I have always had a problem, but I feel so bad because my children cant find their shoes in the morning, lose their homework. I need tips on how to help my kids with their organizational skills, so they wont live their lives in chaos. Do you have any tips for children to help them get organized?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1711/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:39:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1711/I am interested in Gardening with my children, but I am very new to Gardening. I would like to know what are the easiest vegtables or fruits to plant with children ages 5 and 10? I dont want to fail in this area and I need all the help I can get.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1709/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:32:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1709/My child care center is for children up to the age of 12. At what age is it ok to leave your child at home alone? Please helphttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1707/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:18:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1707/My 10 year old has a birthday coming up and all he wants is a cell phone. From what Ive heard, several of his friends have cell phones. I want to know if getting a cell phone at his age is appropriate. Should I get him a cell phone at this age?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1696/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:44:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1696/My toddler is getting older and she has start hitting me. I am not sure how to deal with this problem, but it is getting out of hand. I am a parent who was spanked as a child, and I am trying to do the right thing by giving her a time out. Unfortunately, time out is not working. What is the best thing for me to do when my toddler hits me?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1694/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:21:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1694/Why do teens take offense to every word that comes out of a parents mouth? How do you ask a teen to help around the house without ending up in an argument?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1679/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:39:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1679/When I was a young mom I used to shout til my lungs felt sore. Why is it that children dont hear you shout but they can hear you whisper "ice cream" to your husband?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1678/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:35:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1678/<strong>I love having pankakes and eggs for dinner but I feel like my kids are missing out on an important serving of vegetables the one night each week that we have breakfast for dinner. I substatute with fruit but am still uncertain if its the right thing to do.</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1676/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:38:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1676/<strong>My son is young enough that he will not stay put in a todler bed but so big that he trys to climb out of his crib. what should I do?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1675/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:37:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1675/Our neighborhood is not the best but I love to take our kids to the park because we cant afford a swingset of our own. Every time I go it seems that there are unsavory charactors or drug parapanalia left to be found by small children. Is there a way to attract the attention of local law emforcement to clean up the park? Are there better alternatives because my children need the excercise.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1674/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:34:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1674/<strong>My husband is a tattoo artist and we are both tattooed to a somewhat extreme point. We allow marker body art on our three year old. She understand the difference of how marker comes off and real tattoos dont but I worry that she will want tattoos at a young age and our rule is for her to wait untill she is 18. i know it isnt an issue now but do you think that it will become one when she is a teenager?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1673/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:29:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1673/My son is only 17 months and we use cloth diapers. recently he has been wanting to sit on the toilet. I think that this is a great thing but is it too soon? is it normal for such a young child to take an interest in the toilet so early?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1672/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:26:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1672/My daughter is not old enough to drive, but she has friends that are of legal driving age. Her friends are planning a trip to the beach, and of course she wants to go. My gut tells me "NO", but she says I am being too hard. Can someone please give me some advice on what to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1671/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:48:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1671/<span style=font-family: georgia,serif; color: #222222>My child does not like to share with other kids. He is the only baby in the home but I would still like for him to share, and be nice to visitorrsquo;s kids. It is important to me for my baby to have great social skills.<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1669/Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:35:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1669/There are tons of options to find babysitters for my kids, but what are the best ones? How do I avoid scammers or sitters that dont really care about my kids, but are just looking for some quick cash?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1657/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:57:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1657/My daughter will be turning four in about three months. She is slowly growing out of her special blanket but Im worried that she may be holding on to it just a little too long. I am at somewhat of an impasse. Do I step in and break up the almost life long relationship or do I step back and wait for the dust to settle?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1658/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:56:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1658/I feel like every time that I have to install a car seat there is a bell that rings and Irsquo;m forced into a wrestling match in which Im not always the winner. With a three year old and a one year old I have two seats. Whenever someone needs to share the back seat with the kids I have trouble installing the seats next to each other. Does anyone have any good advice that will end the battle between me and my childrens car seats? I sure could use the help.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1656/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:36:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1656/My daughter used to receive requests to sleep over at someones house with a lot of friends going, but I did not know the parents, what to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1647/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:33:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1647/My son will pick up anything from shoes to glass containers and hit himself in the head with it. Is that normal?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1645/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:35:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1645/My son is already too independent for my liking. I have always been impatient with him but unfortunately I think that made him the way he is! Im just trying to understand when is the best time to let him grow up!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1639/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:13:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1639/My son is 2 and I cannot seem to find a remedy for his impolite behavior or for his screaming temper tantrums! I have tried everything from punishing him to not doing anything at all! What can I do to make him stop this behavior?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1638/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:06:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1638/I fully understand that my ten year old needs opportunities to play in her room with her friends, without having to include her five year old sister. Its just so hard to see my younger daughter sobbing her little heart out. Does anyone have any ideas regarding how I can make this easier for my little one?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1635/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:52:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1635/My oldest is about to turn ten, and she has lately been asking when I am going to start trusting her to walk places on her own. Shes impressed with the way that the children in the TV-cartoon, Arthur, walk everywhere, even to the movie theater, without a parent. What do you think? Am I being over-protective in thinking that she still needs to be accompanied by an adult?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1631/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:44:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1631/I often enjoy playing with my five-year-old and seeing all the creative ideas she comes up with -- but, at the same time, sometimes her games are so repetitive that I find myself zoning out. When she sees that Im not giving her my full attention, she becomes quite upset and often storms out of the room for a few minutes. Does anyone have any suggestions regarding how I can keep my mind on the game?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1628/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1628/I honestly dont want to be one of those moms who are always boring everyone by talking about how wonderful, beautiful, and gifted their children are. So please let me know if thats how Im coming across!My younger child (age five) is simply doing something that Ive never observed before (and I was an early childhood teacher for many years before starting my own family). When I read books to her, after shes heard the story at least once, she usually wants me to start changing the story around -- for example, when were reading Beatrix Potters Peter Rabbit, she often wants me to switch the characters so that Peters one of the quot;good little bunnies,quot; and either Mopsy or Cottontail is the one who goes off to have the adventure in Farmer Macgregors garden.What do you ladies think? Does this show unique creativity, or is it something youve observed in your own children? Tell me true!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1626/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:22:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1626/When is the appropriate time to take away the morning nap and just have the afternoon nap? Should I wait for her to decide or push it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1621/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:30:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1621/We were getting a little board by the time my son turned 4, so I found a free preschool/kindergarten curriculum online and we love it. Anyone else?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1612/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:22:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1612/Do you have any ideas for activities for children while traveling long distances? Ideas for activities other than watching DVDs and playing electronic games would be most appreciated! Thank you!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1590/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:23:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1590/This coming Monday I will begin working from home, late at night, giving corporate English training over the phone. A quiet environment is essential for me to do this job right. I will also need to give my clients my undivided attention.My 5yo usually falls asleep around 12:30 am, but I need to start work at 11:00 pm. At first I thought that I should start gradually waking her up earlier and earlier in the mornings, with the goal of getting her into the habit of falling asleep well before I need to be on the phone.However, my husband is likely to begin working daytime hours again soon, and we realized that if dd were falling asleep at 10pm and waking up at 8am, Id only be getting about four hours of sleep on the nights that I worked. So it makes more sense to let her stay up a little longer, because right now she sleeps til around 10:30 or 11:00 am.The only problem is, dd has been used to having access to me pretty much whenever she wants me. She did amazingly well on the two days, last week, that dh watched her and her big sister, so I could go in for my in-office training for this job -- but when she knows I am right here in the house, she doesnt seem to understand why she cant come see me.We have been practicing by having me kiss her goodnight and head into my office a little before 11:00, and her winding down with Daddy and Big Sis. Some nights work better than others -- tonight actually worked out beautifully, but last night was awful.I welcome any advice about how to help this go smoothly <strong>every</strong> night. I really want to keep this job!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1591/Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:56:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1591/My oldest daughter is about to turn ten, and she is now exactly five feet tall. Shes a head taller than most of her peers, and she has recently started saying that she wishes she could be more like the other kids her age.For instance, in our local homeschooling co-op last fall, dd momentarily felt very left-out in drama class. She went to join one of her friends in a quot;bubblequot; (a circle -- part of the floor design), and another girl in that bubble said, quot;No! This is <strong>my</strong> bubble, and you cant come in!quot; -- so dd joined a different bubble.This issue was resolved the following week (or maybe the week after) when dds friend spoke up and persuaded this girl to allow dd to join their bubble. However, dd kept trying to figure out why the other girl didnt seem to like her.I commented that sometimes kids feel insecure, and maybe this girl was worried that the other girls might like dd more than they liked her -- but dd said she thought maybe the other girl didnt feel like dd belonged in their quot;bubblequot; because the other girls were all about the same height (level with dds shoulder), plus they all had long straight hair of about the same shade, whereas dds hair is short and curly (she wants it longer but its taking a long time to grow).This reminds me, quite painfully, of my own childhood experiences of never fitting in. Like dd, Ive always been tall -- only in my case it was worse because I was also very uncoordinated. Id hoped that I could protect my children from many of my childhood heartbreaks by homeschooling -- but now Im realizing that theres no such thing as a rejection-proof quot;bubble.quot; Any advice will be greatly appreciated!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1589/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:57:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1589/My six year old son loves to play games on the computer. We are having a hard time finding a good balance for him. The games he likes to play require thinking on his part so for that we are glad. I am just concerned that he is spending too much time on the computer. What guidelines do you have ro your kids regarding the computer?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1588/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:37:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1588/My daughter is 11. She has what is precocious puberty, meaning she started puberty early and has been menstrating since she was 9. Summer is coming and inevitably she will want to go swimming but will be on her cycle now that it is very regular. Do you think she is too young to wear tampons?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1579/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:47:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1579/I have a two year old child who is very dependent on his bottle. I have tried for weeks now to get him off of it but nothing seems to be working. He cries all night long if I dont give it to him and I really dont have the patience to deal with him. My husband and I really are having a hard time dealing with it and MY mother cannot help me because she lives too far from me. What can I do to make him not want that bottle anymore?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1562/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:22:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1562/How can I get my child to stay asleep in the morning? I mean he is a healthy two year old child but I believe his a little overactive. I have been trying to keep his sleep paterns regular but I really cant! I have tried giving him warm milk or even another bottle but it just doesnt work and I really cant take it anymore! Please can someone help me?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1561/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:18:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1561/I had a horrible scare with my daughter, she became separated from me at the store. Fortunately she was found within minutes, but as a mom you know those minutes felt like an eternity. In this case my daughter did the right thing and found a store employee, but what if this had been someplace else? I am curious to know what do you teach your children to do when they get lost?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1568/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:36:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1568/My almost 2 year old is always getting on her older brothers nerves. I know this is natural between siblings, but what do you do to minimize the fighting and noise? For instance, my son (4 years old) will be watching tv, and my 2 year old will come along and turn it off they will repeat this again and again, or my son will be trying to play with his building blocks and my daughter will come and knock them all over. I know this is natural behavior for their ages, but what do you do as a parent? Do you get involved everytime or just let them yell and scream and get mad at each other? Is it this loud in everyones house?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1548/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:37:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1548/My 11 month old just doesnt want to feed herself. She is eating quot;grown-upquot; food now, but shes just not into getting her hands dirty and feeding herself. Ive tried feeding it to her and just sitting and showing her how to feed herself, but its not working. Any pointers?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1550/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:37:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1550/I have a 10 month old little girl and she is starting to get to the point where the quot;babyquot; books just dont cover it anymore. Considering the importance of time and not having a whole lot of it just sitting around, what are some good parenting books for toddlers? She is a very good baby, but I would like to figure out how to talk to her and get her on the right listening track at a young age. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1549/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:32:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1549/Since I believe fevers (in moderation) are good for the body and help it fight off whatever illness is going on in my childs body I dont like to use medication to hinder their bodys natural response. I usually only break down and use Tylenol when I know my child is just tired of feeling bad, and needs a little something to take the edge off. I was just interested to see how many other moms agree, and how many use meds at the first increased degree?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1544/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:56:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1544/<span style=font-family: georgia,serif; color: #222222><o:p></o:p></span><span style=font-family: georgia,serif; color: #222222>My baby is almost one and he is still not walking, and his speech is not as good as my daughter was at his age.<span style=mso-spacerun: yes> </span>I feel that he should at least be walking, he pulls up on things. What age is the right age for a child to start walking? <o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1541/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:45:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1541/Do you feel that it is ok to let your baby play in the sand at the beach?Beach sand has lots of things in it that has washed up from the sea.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1535/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:47:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1535/<span style=font-family: georgia,serif; color: #222222>Should you wash new clothes before putting it on your baby? </span><span style=font-family: georgia,serif; color: #222222>Do you think that the coloring in the material will irritate your Childs sensitive skin?<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1533/Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:41:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1533/Any ideas on how to get a 4 year old to stop sucking her thumb?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1530/Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:55:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1530/Would you have a pet snake in the house living with a small baby who cannot yet speak?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1517/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:38:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1517/Do you put your child on a diet if you think they look fat? At what age would you start?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1516/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:37:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1516/What kinds of flowers are dangerous or poisonous for children if they eat them? I once read in a health and safety guide of a list of outside flora that are common yet deadly if in the hands of a small child.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1514/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:27:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1514/I prefer to prepare healthy wholesome meals at home to make sure my child eats nutritious foods instead of greasy fast food or processed sugarloaded junk. However, I know that not all foods are equal. So what would be some of the worst foods I could buy at the grocery store to feed my children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1497/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:01:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1497/<meta content=text/html; charset=utf-8 http-equiv=CONTENT-TYPE /><title></title><meta content=OpenOffice.org 3.1 (Win32) name=GENERATOR /><style type=text/css><!--{cke_protected}%3C!%2D%2D%0A%09%09%40page%20%7B%20margin%3A%200.79in%20%7D%0A%09%09P%20%7B%20margin-bottom%3A%200.08in%20%7D%0A%09%2D%2D%3E--></style><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;>I have a young child who loves any and every food offered to him. However I realize that some foods may be dangerous for him because of choking. What are some major foods we may eat everyday that are serious choking hazards for small children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1495/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:24:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1495/What are some ideas you have for fun family activities that do not cost anything or is very inexpensive? Ideas for families with a wide range of childrens ages (toddler, elementary school age, pre-teen, and teen) is most appreciated!!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1475/Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:10:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1475/There appears to be mixed reviews on the pros and cons of co-sleeping, especially as it relates to toddlers and older children Are there significant benefits of co-sleeping for older children (e.g., children over age 3) who share a bed at night with their parents?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1469/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:49:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1469/Some female co-workers and I recently debated on what the best age would be to stop breastfeeding. One co-worker still breastfeeds her 3 year old son. Another co-worker stopped when her daughter was less than 9 months old when teeth started to grow out and it was painful for her to continue breastfeeding. I have a relative who continued breastfeeding until her child was 5 years old. All three children appear to be developing normally. What is the best age to stop breastfeeding?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1468/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:42:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1468/Should I let my 12 year old get the gardasil shots? My OBGYN says she really needs it but I have read where there can be bad side effects too, anyone had their daughter get this or decided not to?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1478/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:16:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1478/So my daughter is 12 and in the 6th grade in the junior high. Last weekend, there was a terrible car accident that killed four people, a 13 year old boy, 12 year old girl, their grandmother and the 17 year old that was driving the other car. While my daughter knew who the girl was, she really didnt know her but she is having a hard time wrapping her mind around a kid at her school dying so young and tragic. Any ideas to help her figure things out?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1477/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:12:13 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1477/I am still breast feeding exclusively and have a 5 1/2 month old baby. Why do I keep getting blocked milk ducts? Is there a way to avoid them? I pump every four hours day and night even though my baby sleeps through the night. Am I pumping too much?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1484/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:53:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1484/That ever important first haircut -- is it really a big deal? Ive heard of some parents saving locks of the childs hair, inviting friends and family over -- just over all making it a pretty significant affair. We didnt. What about you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1470/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:48:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1470/My four year old son has two immaginary friends, he calls them Roger and Doug, lately, he has been doing things he knows he is not supposed to do and says Roger or Doug tells him to do it. How do I get him to stop using these immaginary friends as an excuse to get in trouble?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1467/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:35:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1467/My 12 year old daughter is suspected of having ADD. She has not done any regular homework assingments since the first of the year but her tests grades are great, mostly As and Bs. I have tried rewards and grounding but nothing seems to work. Any ideas would be great!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1466/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:32:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1466/What are some tips and strategies you have used to teach children the value of money and importance and value of saving money?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1458/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:05:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1458/Christianity is very important to our family, and it is important that the kids go to church. When is it appropriate to let them make their own decisions whether or not to attend church?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1456/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:52:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1456/What is the best way to teach a kid common sense?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1455/Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:51:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1455/Another kid my kid plays with lies to her all the time. What should I do about it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1444/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:43:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1444/I am not expecting again, but a friend of mine is and her first born is really having a hard time understanding what is going on. She is due next month and worried her oldest is going to revert back to acting like an infant once the baby gets here. Did you do anything to prepare your child for a new baby? Do you have any tips on making it easier for them to understand?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1435/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:46:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1435/My son is 1 and he says a few words. MAMA, DADA, DOG, and BYE. Is this normal? When did your toddler start saying words?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1434/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:42:41 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1434/Since I decided to stay home with my son instead of going back to work we have had to learn to live on one income. We had to make some changes to our spending including: no eating out, no impulse buys, buying store brand food, and canceling our home phone. What other things did you change to make living on one income easier for your family?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1433/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1433/<span style=font-family: georgia; color: #222222>I am a nanny in charge of home schooling a six year-old girl. Shes incredibly bright, and probably gifted, although weve never had her tested. I was classified as gifted as well, and I love the opportunity to challenge her and work with such a bright mind. Sometimes, we have incredible moments of connection. However, most of the time, she just does not want to think. <o:p></o:p></span><span style=font-family: georgia; color: #222222>She does, however, love to learn. But, if I ask her a provocative question in class, she just says, quot;I dont know,quot; and thats it. I cant get her to go further. If I use a word she doesnt know, in class or in life, she will act put-out that, and ask what it means. I will ask her to deduce from the context of the sentence, and she will refuse, saying, quot;I DONT KNOW.rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span><span style=font-family: georgia; color: #222222>She is about 90% literate. Outside of class sometimes, we will be looking at something, and she will ask, ldquo;What does that say?rdquo; The words will not be difficult, so I will ask her to read it. She will refuse, and say, ldquo;Just tell me what it says.rdquo; <o:p></o:p></span><span style=font-family: georgia; color: #222222>She is extremely active in her play life, and super imaginative. But, if I have to force her out of her imaginative world, and into the quot;real world,quot; she refuses to use her mind. <o:p></o:p></span><span style=font-family: georgia; color: #222222>How do I motivate her to use her mind? <o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1422/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:51:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1422/My 11 year old son is not nearly as motivated with reading on his own as he use to while in pre-school and in his earlier years in kindergarten. While he used to be extremely excited about reading books then, its like quot;pulling teethquot; to even get him to quot;really readquot; his required school books. His grades for all subjects except spelling and reading are low. When he does read, it is done very quickly. Reading his history and science books seem to interest him more than reading for fluency and comprehension and spelling and vocabulary. My husband and I know he can do better. We are concerned that this will be an even bigger problem when he goes into middle school/junior high. Any tips on motivating a 5th grader for reading on his own would be most appreciated!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1418/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:47:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1418/My son is 13 months and I am home playing with him all day, but if I get up and leave his side for just 1 minute he loses it. I mean screaming, crying, whining, pulling on my pant leg. I cant get anything done unless his is napping or in his highchair eating. Is this just a cry for attention? What should I do to stop the whining?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1413/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:09:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1413/My son is in the second grade and lately he has been coming home telling me how another boy is picking on all the kids in his class. Friday he cam home and said the little boy had called him a name and told him to shut up. What should I do about this? I dont want my son to be picked on, but I am just not sure if I should call the school or the other boys parents? Any input you ladies have would be great.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1410/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:56:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1410/At what age should they first see the dentist? Do you think its a good idea to take an older infant/younger toddler, just to help them get used to it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1407/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:34:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1407/What tips do you have for feeding healthy foods to a your family wihle sticking to your budget and keeping everyone happy and feeling quot;fullquot;?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1406/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:30:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1406/<meta content=text/html; charset=utf-8 http-equiv=Content-Type /><meta content=Word.Document name=ProgId /><meta content=Microsoft Word 12 name=Generator /><meta content=Microsoft Word 12 name=Originator /><link href=file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COWNER%7E1.YOU%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml rel=File-List /><link href=file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COWNER%7E1.YOU%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx rel=themeData /><link 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autism appear?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1404/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:24:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1404/What are the signs of colic in an infant? Also, have any of you noticed some lesser known signs?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1402/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:20:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1402/I have an 8 year old girl, when ever things do not go her way she basically overheats and pouts. She does not want to talk to me and this is the youngest. Any suggestions??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1403/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:19:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1403/My 12 week old screams everytime she is put on her tummy. But I know tummy time is important to encourage the baby to crawl later on. How can I get her to like tummy time?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1389/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:26:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1389/What are some activities you can do with a 12 week old baby to keep the baby happy and entertained?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1388/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:25:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1388/What are some strategies parents can use to raise their childs self-esteem?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1360/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:38:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1360/Any tips to help a child learn anger management skills?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1359/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:36:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1359/The school system in our county seems to have pretty decent lunches at the schools -- breakfasts maybe not so much. But I keep reading about how horrible school lunches are and how much they contribute to children being obese. Whats your experience with your school system?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1356/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:02:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1356/Does anyone have tips for helping a child learn to read? How do you help them with reading problems? Or how do you help them just get started?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1355/Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:53:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1355/When your child is old enough to babysit - how do you determine if the people they are going to sit for are okay?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1345/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:00:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1345/Refined sugar has become a product that is in everything. What are the best ways to avoid it? How bad is it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1335/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:09:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1335/Trichotillomania is a neverous condition in which the child will literally pull out their hair until they have noticable bald areas. Although most generally grow out of this some do not and it becomes a life long debilitating condition and the child becomes effected socially from it. does anyone know of any ways to prevent this from becoming a life long problem?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1334/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:04:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1334/I have a 14 month old child that has recently found an intrest in picking her nose. Is there any way to derail this activity?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1328/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:46:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1328/I have recently noticed that there are many toddlers that are having issues with wanting to bite others. Is this a child being a child or could there be more to the problem?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1325/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:32:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1325/What are the easiest ways to treat ADD/ADHD naturally?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1319/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:53:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1319/I often find that I dont like other peoples children but am fine with my own. Does anyone else have this problem? I feel bad that I get easily annoyed and frustrated with my childrens friends and would rather they go visit their friends house instead of come over to play at our house. Does this make me a bad parent?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1300/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:02:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1300/I feel very bad for my husband because he rarely gets to see his son. His sons mother hates my guts because I married him and she didnt so she uses their son against him to try and get him to either divorce me or wont let him see him unless he goes to her house to do it because she doesnt want her son around me. How do I deal with this in a situation that is conductive to everyone that will actually be helpful?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1286/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:53:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1286/My stepson is very helpful and I although we feed his piggy regularly, I feel like we should be giving him some kind an allowance that he can spend when we to the store or wherever. He has saved me a lot of trouble bending over and all that jazz since I am pregnant, the question is, how much allowance should I give a two year old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1285/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:50:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1285/I know Im supposed to put him on his back to avoid crib death -- God forbid -- but Ive started noticing that he just doesnt sleep as long as he used to when he was younger if I put him on his back. Its like hes uncomfortable in that position. Any help?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1314/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:36:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1314/I often end up comapring my child with other children I see around me. Does he sociallize as well, does he intercat verbally as well as them, etc. Of course all this is in my head. I never say these things out loud. But is it normal, or is it a compulsion on my part?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1278/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:02:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1278/I have an 11 year old boy who loves basketball but he is no good. He played all session and only scored one basket. We even went as far as to pay 20$ an hour for privet lessons. Which by the way did nothing to improve his game. So do I try to tell him maybe this is not the right sport him? Or hope he figures it out for himself or improves over time. What would you do in he situation?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1275/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:15:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1275/Can you drug test a teen with out their knowledge? My 15 year old sister was living with me and toward the end I started to notice her acting strange. There were some nights she did not want to eat and want to go straight to her room and sleep. Other days she would just stay held up in her room all day and night. She ended up taking off for almost a week and was with her 18 year old boyfriend quot;that I knew nothing aboutquot; the whole time. When she came home she acted like she did nothing wrong. I did an over the counter drug test but their are a lot of thing that are out of you system in a few days. Plus not all over the counter drug test, test for prescription pills. So how do i do one that she will not know about and will pick up anything she has done in the past 6 months?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1272/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:58:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1272/My son has a mood disorder along with ADHD and allergies. Making his medication total 5 everyday. I give the medication as prescribed by the doctor but he is still having lots of issues. He actually stabbed a girl in the stomach with a pencil the other day because she would not move. If they up his dose again it will be for the fourth time this year. If you have any ideas or no about mood disorders I would like your opinion.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1271/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:50:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1271/I had a c-section a little over a month ago and still have not gotten all of the feeling back. Is the feeling ever going to come back were the incision was made? If any one knows how long or if the feeling returns I would like to know please.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1270/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:45:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1270/I have three boys two of which are older they shower and take care of personal hygiene on their own. But it never fails they will have dirt and grime under their finger nails. I will make them rewash their hand and use a nail brush. It just never seem like all the dirt and grim comes out from under the nail. Ive even gone back after them and did it for a third time myself but it will still be there. Cutting the nail really short didnt do anything but irritate their fingers. Even if i do cut them down really short it seems like they are still dirty. How do I get that gunk out from under their nails? Or is there a medical condition that lives black lines under the nail?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1260/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:04:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1260/How do I get my child to stop wetting the bed? M daughter is three years old now and it seems no matter what I do she still wets the bed. Ive tried everything I can think of . No drinks an hour before bed. At least trying to potty two to three times in that last hour. Making sure she is in warm night cloths so she dont get a chill. Ive stopped giving her a night time snack right before bed even. She thinks she is doing something wrong and wakes up crying when ever it happens, but also refuses to wear Pull-Ups or Good-Nights to bed. She says Im a big girl not baby I dont wear diapers and of course after that I cant make her. So if you have any tips or no something I havent tried please let me know.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1259/Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:48:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1259/My daughter has had feeing issues for a long time, and on top of that is a very picky eater, so her doctor recommened pediaure for her. Now I know she is getting all the nutrician she needs, but I wonder about if she is going to end up wanting to just eat the pediasure and not eat other foodsHas anyone else used pediasure? How did you balance the amount of pediasure with solid foods?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1210/Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:25:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1210/My little girl is learning to walk, and we all know she can do it when she wants to. But she still prefers to crawl most of the time. How do you get your kids to stand up and walk for something rather then crawl?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1193/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:58:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1193/My daughter has horrible car sickness, is there anything over the counter that is safe for toddlers for motion sickness? Are there any things we can do to help her with it? <br /><br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1185/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:26:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1185/What is the best method to discipline a 4 year old? Time outs, taking away a privelege, or what else? What works best for you?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1209/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:22:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1209/I know a lot of people recommend using toothpaste even when kids are young. When should you stop using just water and start on toddler toothpaste? Is toddle toothpaste really worth the price, or would it just be better to use a small amount of adult toothpaste?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1184/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:21:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1184/My daughter is just over two, but if you have read my profile you know that she was born very early, so a few things are delayed still.<br />We finally found a sippy cup she will drink from a few days ago, and are finally starting to get away from the bottles.When did your kids leave the bottle behind? How did you help the change over go smoother?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1183/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:15:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1183/How old where your kids when they started to loose their baby teeth? How did you handle it? Did you do the toothe fairy thing or not?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1182/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:12:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1182/My four year old has been diagnosed with selective mutism. The psychologist is recommending medication but I have heard that children usually grow out of this. What would you do? I need her to talk in public so she can develop social skills, but Im not sure about medicating her.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1200/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:09:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1200/My son is 18 months old and I was thinking of getting him a little pillow for his crib. Two questions: Would this be ok? If so, where do you buy a little toddler pillow? I dont think Ive ever seen them for sale.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1228/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:03:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1228/My son is 18 months old and loves to eat ice. He choked when he tried ice for the first time, but now he does great. Do you think this is a no-no or should I let him keep eating it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1224/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1224/I have a 4 year old daughter and she enjoys playing games. What can I play with her other than Chutes and Ladders that wont bore me? Some outdoor or free ideas would be helpful, too. Im trying to save money and dont want to purchase a lot of new games. thanks for your input!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1190/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:57:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1190/Heres a partial list of TV moms (in no particular order). <strong>Whos your favorite?</strong><ul><li>Carol Brady</li><li>Roseanne Barr</li><li>Marge Simpson</li><li>Samantha from Bewitched</li><li>Mrs. Keaton on Family Ties</li><li>Clair Huxtable from The Cosby Show</li><li>Lucy from I Love Lucy</li></ul>(Come to think of it, those are all old shows. Arent there any modern day moms worthy of mention???) What do you all think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1181/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:50:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1181/My teenage daughter is always bored in the spring, any ideas?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1170/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1170/<span style=color: #222222; font-family: georgia>My three year old does not string together simple sentences yet. He asks questions using mono syllables or uses two or three words at most. He seems to understand and respond appropriately to questions and social situations. Should I be worried that is this slow speech/language development? Should I see a specialist right away?<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1169/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:38:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1169/<span style=color: #222222; font-family: georgia>Are you more comfortable going to a female doctor than you are to a man? Is it easier to explain things to a woman because she can relate? Or would you prefer a male doctor just someone with a few years on him? Does an older man make you more at ease?<o:p></o:p></span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1165/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1165/Is it really a big deal if you do not wash your new baby clothes before you put them on your child? There are just some times when I am getting ready to go out or go to a party and I grab something out of the closet that still has tags on it. I usually always put a onsie on my child before putting the clothes on. Is it really that big of a deal?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1163/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:58:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1163/I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for seven years. We have engaged to be married for five of those years, the wedding has just never happened. Everytime I bring it up and ask him if we can start planning he has some reason why we shouldnt do it saying that everything is great the way it is. I have two other children from a previous marriage and they really adore him. I just feel like I am at a dead end road. I have recently found out that I am now expecting again. We never really talke about having children and since I already have two it never really bothered me. So, now I have a ten year old, and eight year old and I am pregnant. I dont know what to do. All of my friends tell me to leave and I really just need an objective point of view.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1157/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:20:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1157/out of no where my child has started lying to me....her father and i are always very honest with her, we have no idea why she has started lying to us or where she picked it up from, if she got it from anywhere that is....we have had countless conversations with her as to why lying is wrong at that even if she does something wrong we will not be mad as long as she tells us the truth...nothing seems to be working....http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1145/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:06:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1145/i am dying to be able to work from home but i am finding it very difficult to find ANYTHING that will pay a reasonable amount and is not a scam....any help??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1142/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:03:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1142/i am dying to be able to work from home but i am finding it very difficult to find ANYTHING that will pay a reasonable amount and is scam....any help??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1141/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:02:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1141/I am a little concerned about when I should explain to my daughter about menstruation? I am a little nervous about her reaction and whether or not she is ready to hear all of the details. I am also a little anxious about the other questions that she might have that will follow the quot;periodquot; conversation.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1140/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:56:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1140/<p class=MsoNormal style=margin: 0in 0in 0pt><span style=font-family: georgia, serif; color: #222222>My daughter is 15 going on 21. She is always using up my makeup. I buy her makeup just for her but somehow mine ends up in her room. What can I do?</span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1132/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:41:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1132/My teenage children always seem to have some crisis going on. Everyday seems to be full of drama. Drama over little things like not finding their hair brush or having to do chores.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1131/Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:33:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1131/How do I find a midwife?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1127/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:13:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1127/My 11 year old is currently going to bed at 8pm with every one else. Is it time to push back his bedtime a bit?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1115/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:39:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1115/Its not popular, and in some places its illegal, but is there something to be said for corporeal punishment?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1114/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:37:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1114/My childrens school is REALLY pushing the reading to your child thing - honestly a little too much in my opinion. I simply dont feel like I have the time to read as much as they suggest (an hour a week at least) to each child...am I wrong?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1113/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:35:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1113/I have 6 little ones, and they are constantly staining their clothes. I love earth friendly alternatives to a lot of the mainstream stuff out there. What do you use or suggest?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1112/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:32:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1112/School will be over in a few months, and when it begins again, my oldest will be in Junior High (how did THAT happen?). I know Jr. High kids can be cruel sometimes (and my son is sensitive). It is also a big change schedule wise. Does anyone have any suggestions for helping me prepare him for the change?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1099/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:24:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1099/I am reassigning household chores soon, and I am struggling to come up with some good options for my 4 year old daughter. Up until now her chore has been straigtening up the front and back hallways where winterwear tends to collect. This chore is sort of irreleveant in the summer though, and I feel like its time for a change anyway.<br />Any suggestions are appreciated :)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1097/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:15:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1097/How regimented should potty training be?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1080/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:08:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1080/Where do you go to take your family on a cool vacation?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1077/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:02:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1077/What hobbies do you share with your children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1076/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1076/How do you get your children to get along with each other?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1060/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1060/Is $50 a month too much allowance for a child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1059/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:53:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1059/How do I choose a midwife?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1052/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:24:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1052/My hubby HATES the cabinet locks that you have to push down to open, so I was wondering if there are any other types out there. I havent been able to find any near me. Thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1046/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:47:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1046/I think the detergent Ive been using for my family is making my son break out, even though its fragrance and dye free. (All brand). I bought the Babies R Us quot;compare to Dreftquot; brand but it doesnt seem to be any different. Is Dreft really worth the giant price tag?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1045/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:46:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1045/My son is almost 7 months and I dont see my stretch marks fading at all yet! I want to get at them before they become too permanent. Anything that has worked well to treat existing stretch marks in anyone?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1044/Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:44:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1044/Now that my daughter is grown, I remember the need to have quot;designerquot; clothes. A pair of jeans can run $75 and up with the designer names for kids - what does everyone else do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1030/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:30:10 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1030/I have had 2 csections. They were both planned and I never labored. As it turns out the first was not medically necessary, but pushed by the doctor. The 2nd I wasnt really given an option. Now I am thinking about having a 3rd, but would love to do a natural childbirth, including no drugs. I know this sounds crazy, but I just feel like it is something I need to do.After the first c-section I had little to no scar tissue. I guess I want to know what my options are. I live in KY and there just doesnt seem to be many drs. who will even consider this because of insurance risks.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1010/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:23:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1010/So I have recently found myself overwhelmed getting my daughter to all of her activities and doing school work. Right now she is in Chorus, softball, and taking guitar lessons. She is handling all three well right now I am just concerned if this really too much for her. I know that it is alot for me, but I also dont want to deny her any opportunity to figure out what her passion may be. So what is too much for a child, she is in 3rd grade by the way. thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1007/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:40 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1007/I wonder if it is good for any teen to have unlimited texting on their cell phones?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1005/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:59:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1005/My daughter has been attending preschool for a few months now and she still cries and throws a fit when I drop her off. I am tired of seeing my baby cry and just dont know what else to do. Do you have any suggestions to make this easier for her or do you think there is something wrong and I should just pull her out? Thanks in advance for your answers.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1006/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:57:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/1006/I took my daughter to a Britney Spears concert when she was 11. I wondered if this was too early and waited until she was 14 for her next one. What is a good age?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/994/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:53:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/994/I see more and more kids going to school with cups of coffee in their hands. I let my daughter drink coffee at 17 but wonder if this was too early?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/993/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:49:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/993/Is it better to make your own baby food or purchase the prepared baby food?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/987/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:36:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/987/As I am carrying on a meaningful conversation with my teenage daughter and look at her - she is plugged into her headphones and texting. It doesnt matter what I say, she never hears a word of it. Any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/985/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:25:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/985/my daughter is turning 3 this month and we are considering going for child number two...what is a good amount of time to have between kids if you have a choice???http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/982/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:51:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/982/i am a full time working mom. i work retail so i have varied hours. i know how much my daughter misses me when i am at work and i miss her to pieces too, but every now and then i just need a night out with the girls. i feel so guilty every time i go out (which is only about once every couple of months) because i know she has been missing me all day and now i am going out to have a good time instead of going home to her....does anyone else have this guilt or is it just me??http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/974/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:41:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/974/ok it has officially started...my daughter is eating her boogers.....i am trying to find a way to explain to her why boogers are yucky but she just keeps telling me how much she likes to do it and they taste yummy....any ideas on how to maybe explain it better????http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/971/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:19:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/971/Of course I think Im a bad mom, but I want a realistic view of how much moms read to their kids every day?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/961/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:25:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/961/My 3 year old wants to choose her own clothes but I have to be seen with her in public! Is it so bad that I want her to match and look cute when I take her out?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/957/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:21:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/957/If my kids refuse to eat, should I force it? I dont want to like, encourage obesity or eating more than they need, but they cant live on nothing!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/955/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:19:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/955/What do you do to unwind and destress when you have your kids all day, every day, all by yourself? How do you keep yourself up?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/954/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:18:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/954/my daughter is turning 3 this month. up until last month she was completely potty trained (except at night), wearing underpants all day and everything. she suddenly just stopped going to the bathroom and wets and soils herself constantly. i have put her back into pull ups but am totally at a loss for how to get her back on track....any ideas????http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/943/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/943/how often should i be pumping my breast to be sure i have enough of a supply for when i return to work? i have a great baby sitter and would rather not have to turn to formula while i am at work...http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/938/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:56:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/938/What do I do with my little 18 month old guy who literally gets down on the ground and throws tantrums when he doesnt get what he wants?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/934/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/934/How do we teach our children to not blow their allowance every week? They have to learn the importance of saving somehow?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/932/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/932/What do you do when your teenager is having headaches brought on by stress and you have tried everything to alleviate any pressures?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/931/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:37:51 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/931/Do you think that some highschool football coaches go too far with the way they conduct practices? Some are screaming and yelling and name calling trying to push the boys to be more aggresive in their games. I wonder where do they need to draw the line?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/930/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:33:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/930/How do we enforce table manners?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/924/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:08:58 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/924/My opinion on homework is pretty direct. It seems like more and more, kids are being given busy work to do each night and I think that it has gotten totally out of hand. It starts in elementary school and then just gets worse as they enter middle school and high school.<br />I believe that at the elementary level, homework needs to be kept to a minimum. I am really thinking no more than about 15 - 20 minutes. Elementary kids should focus the majority of their efforts on their reading skills. This is the foundation of everything . Good reading skills are critical and by allowing more freedom to read and choose what they would like to read , then they will learn to enjoy reading. Kids today find reading a chore. It is something that has to be squeezed in with all of the other nightly subjects. These kids are in school for six hours a day. That is their full time job. They should not have to come home and put in even more time at home. It is just another way that we are forcing our kids to grow up faster than they have to. Allow them to be children while they can. A child should be able to put in their day at school and then be able to come home and engage in childs play . So often we are seeing that by the time these kids finish their day at school and then their rather large homework load, there is very little time left in their day to actually be kids. They are stretched way to thin. Often they are too tired for extra cirricular activities.<br />My suggestion would be for children between 1st and 3rd grades should have no more than 15 or 20 minutes of homework 2-3 days per week. 4th and 5th graders should recieve about 20 or 30 minutes 3 days per week.<br />I think homework should be kept to reading, test preparation, projects and maybe focusing on a particular skill that maybe the child is struggling with. That is it !http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/923/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:07:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/923/Do you feel like schools are slowly doing away with recess? It is a critical part of a childs day and it is slowly fading away.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/919/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:57:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/919/Its the weirdest thing- my son has lint between his fingers and toes. At first I thought it was a result of the socks he was wearing, but that was before I realized that it was between his fingers as well. Its almost like a denim color, and isnt attached to him at all. Its just like belly button lint, but between his fingers amp; toes. Does anyone else have this problem? What could be causing it?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/910/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:44:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/910/What would be your suggestion to improve this website? My goals for it are as follows:<ul><li>Easy-to-use</li><li>Informative for moms</li><li>Something moms will want to keep coming back to</li><li>Fast loading pages</li><li>Kinda fun to belong to</li></ul>How am I doing?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/978/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:44:02 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/978/Since my son was three months old, he has been showing all the classic signs of teething: drooling, chewing on everything he can reach, sticking his hands in his mouth, etc. He is just about seven months and still no tooth! When should I expect the tooth fairy to visit our home?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/909/Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:00 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/909/This question is a very serious one for me! I have 1 child left at home. She turns 15 tomorrow. She is the youngest of 4! Over all she is a good kid and a good person! She has certainly never done anything seriously wrong. That being said, I am in uncharted waters here. I see that she has become quite spoiled. By myself and my husband, but also her older brother and 2 older sisters. When they were all young it was fairly easy not to spoil them to the extent of turning them into unappreciative young adults. They all had active roles in running the household and were always thankful for things that were done for them. However, my youngest is beginning to show signs of being spoiled and not in a good way! Someone in the family is always able to accommodate her desires. This is not appealing to me. I want all of my children to be humble and have generous hearts toward others. If you have the solution let me know, otherwise it was just nice to vent. Thank you!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/895/Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:43:50 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/895/My 18-month-old son has had a runny nose for about a week and a half now. I noticed today that his little boogies are green. Does this mean he has an infection? Hes been pretty cranky this week, but I thought it was just a toddler phase hes going through. Thoughts?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/877/Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:29:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/877/What is the importance and meaning behind your pediatrician measuring your infants head?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/876/Sun, 7 Mar 2010 01:45:26 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/876/Has anyone ever tried the Your Baby Can Read video series? I have been considering the purchase (used), but I was curious if it really works or is good for children.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/851/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 21:48:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/851/As a sometimes admittedly opinionated woman Id like to know, (preferably from the parents of small children) how do I know if and when Ive overstepped my boundries regarding my grandchildren? Is it quot;okquot; if I give them candy on the sly when I know theyre not really allowed to eat it? (Not because of health reason but because of personal preference on the part of their parents.) Is that just being quot;grandmaquot; or is it totally undermining their parents authority?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/843/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:52:08 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/843/Has your child ever had head lice? What are the signs to look for? What are the best quot;over the counterquot; medications to use? I am afraid I dont know what I would be looking for.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/840/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:31:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/840/My sister is still smoking while she is pregnant and its driving me insane. She knows better but says she is uptight and the pregnancy wasnt planned, blah, blah, blah. I tell her it concerns me and it could make the baby have a lower birth rate. She still does it. Is there any other way to get through to her? I dont even like to be around her right now and its making me angry. What would you do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/829/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:11:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/829/How can a long distance grandmother stay an important part of her young grandchilds life? I dont get to visit very often (maybe 2-3times a year) but Id like to be more of a part of my grandchildrens lives. Any suggestions on how I can do so?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/823/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:56:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/823/We started seeing a local pediatrician on the referral of several friends we are social with. I dont like this doctor. I do believe that he is intelligent and that he knows what he is talking about in the medical sense. Still, he mumbles and seems to act like we (the parents) arent worth the time for an explanation of any kind. None of the other mothers seem to think this is an issue. Am I being overly critical? Should the doctors bedside manner come into play as much as it does for me?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/821/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:55:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/821/I am now working part time and my mother-in-law is watching my two youngest kids ages 2 and 5. She is also caring for the kids cousin, a 3 year old girl. Its quit obvious that my mother-in-law is extra crazy about this<br />little girl as she goes on and on about how the granddaughter looks exactly like her own daughter when she was little. My 5 year old daughter is really starting to have her feelings hurt and seems jealous. What do I say? How do I touch on the subject without causing problems. My husband says I am being too sensitive.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/811/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:31:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/811/My 2 year old son refuses to stay in bed when I put him down for a nap. He keeps getting back up and will not fall asleep until he is so tired he cannot keep his eyes open. Naptime is turning into a battleground. Any good suggestions? My older children were not like this!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/808/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 19:20:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/808/Are there any foods that should be avoided in order to prevent a todddler from acquiring food allergies?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/803/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:49:53 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/803/My daughter was doing well with potty training and I thout that we were through with the whole theing. Then she did not want to use the potty anymore. I have no idea why. does any other parent have experience with this type of behavior?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/784/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 17:04:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/784/My daughter seems to get stomach aches a lot . It seems like almost everyday sometimes. She also spits up quite a bit after meals. When I ask my pediatrician what could be wrong she says it must be colic. My intuition is telling me its more than that. How does a doctor test for food allergies and is there a cure for them.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/782/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 16:58:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/782/How do you explain to your small children that mommy and daddy are splitting up? Or that they have split up.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/773/Thu, 4 Mar 2010 14:47:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/773/My daughter consistently asks me and my husband how much money we make, how much her teacher makes, and so on. I usually skirt around the question or give her a short answer like quot;we make enoughquot;.It is not that I dont want to tell her, but you know little kids. They sometimes tend to repeat things to their friends and classmates. Next thing you know, everyone knows how much (or how little!) you make. I also made it a point to tell her not to ask her teacher how much she makes. Was that wrong?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/760/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:12:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/760/OK, maybe I amquot;old schoolquot; but when my 9 year old niece slept over our house last weekend, she whipped out her cellphone to call her mom to say goodnight. I thought...OK? Then she was texting her back and fourth throughout the weekend too. When I inquired about it, my daughter said every kid she knows has a cellphone. Mine doesnt. I dont plan to get her one either, but I am wondering if I am in the minority here. <br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/753/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 20:36:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/753/I just want to know everyones opinion on this matter. Raising my children who were avid quot;paciquot; users I have another baby on the way and was just curious.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/742/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:31:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/742/Iam basically asking for everyones individual views on this subject. Dont worry there are no right or wrong answers and Iam not looking to judge anyone.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/740/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:21:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/740/What is the best way to discipline a four year old who acts out all the time? Without spanking!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/712/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:13:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/712/How much is it ok for a child to watch television?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/711/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:12:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/711/What are some fun family activities to do with a four year old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/710/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:08:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/710/What is a good age to enroll you children in sports?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/709/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:06:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/709/<strong>What is the best way to explain Cerebral palsy to a younger child?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/708/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:03:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/708/<strong>At what age is the best to begin the potty training process?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/707/Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:01:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/707/Should we use a nanny cam to monitor our babysitters?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/705/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:41:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/705/How much allowance should a child be given? Should this change by age?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/704/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:39:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/704/How much time should you allow a young child to spend playing educational video games? I do not allow any violent games!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/703/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:35:42 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/703/I am just wondering how others feel about giving their child the birds and the bees talk. And at what age is considered appropriate for it?The topic came up in my house recently and I know the quot;talkquot; is coming soon.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/683/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:01:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/683/At what age should I allow my teenage daughter to date?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/663/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 14:18:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/663/How much money should I spend on my childs first birthday?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/662/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 11:16:05 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/662/When transitioning a small child from the crib to a regular bed, how would you keep him/her in the bed? Now that he isnt confined, he probably doesnt want to go to bed anyway, and would definitely relish the new-found freedom.Would you consider: a) just putting him back each time he gets up, and hope he soon gets the message? b) stay in the room with him until he falls asleep? c) lock the door? d) let him set his own bedtime now?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/661/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 09:10:57 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/661/Ive heard and seen on documentaries in Japan, that they teach their children how to cook and clean at a very young age. What age do you think is acceptable wherin we should start teaching our children about responsibilities and helping around with the housework?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/659/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 03:02:16 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/659/I know this is a matter of personal preference, but I would like to know your opinions on this matter. Is it better to use soy milk or just regular whole fat milk? Is there a certain brand you can recommend?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/658/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:56:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/658/Could you suggest some ways to raise your kid to become smart not only in books but also in real life? Sometimes money also poses a problem, so are there institutions or organizations that can help us?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/653/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:20:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/653/Youve seen on television those really muscular children whose parents apparently influenced them to get into body-building. Personally I dont approve of it. Do you know the negative effects of body building would do to the child?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/652/Tue, 2 Mar 2010 02:13:56 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/652/What would you say is the safest and best car seat for toddlers? I have neices age 1 and 2 and a half.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/629/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:28:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/629/I am a huge fan of wearing children...it makes them feel better, makes my life easier, and keeps my hands free. I just wondered what your fave was? I love the wrap when theyre tiny, the snugglie (with back support) when they outgrow that, and the backpack at 12 months+.TIA!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/645/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:12:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/645/Generally, I figured it was around the same age as bottles - but Im seeing kids age 2 or 3 with pacifiers in their mouths and it seems a little odd to me. Whats the normal age?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/623/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:09:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/623/So how long do you moms expect to nurse? My oldest was sick and had issues...I pumped, but she hated it, so it just didnt work. My 2nd I nursed for a year, my 3rd, I went back to work fast, so only nursed a month or so. Its going great with this one, Im hoping to make it at least a year, but we do supplement so the older kids and dad can help. Thats cuz I hate the pump enormously.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/641/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:54:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/641/My first child never watched TV, my 2nd watched some, and frankly, my 3rd watched more than I was comfortable. There have been so many changes on TV and with educational programming in the last decade...how much is okay? what do you think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/640/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:51:29 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/640/What age do you feed a baby, baby food or the actual soft and normal food items that we eat?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/604/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 20:32:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/604/I know that drinking in mass quantities is definitely a no no when youre pregnant, but how about just having one little drink? Does it do more harm than good, or is it okay?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/574/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:50:44 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/574/<strong>how did everyone find ths website?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/571/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:44:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/571/Hi! Im trying to get some feedback from people, especially people who dont know me., lol. We have 4 children, they are 17, 15, 11, and almost 4 months. The first 3 were 2/12 to 3 years apart. Our youngest was a bit of a surprise, a lovely surprise, but definitely a surprise. I am 34. I am a huge believer that kids learn a lot and benefit a lot from having siblings close in age. We would like to have another one, since our youngest is so much younger than the others.I know that after I hit the big 35, it gets riskier, and can get harder. What is the closest you would or have considered having children? Thanks in advance for your feedback. We already have something of a big family, so....http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/616/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:40:06 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/616/Hi! Im Bobbie, Im a mom of 4 kids, with my youngest being almost 4 months. I know it seems dumb, given this is our fourth, but Im a bit concerned. My oldest daughter ( now almost 18) was born with a problem with her hips, so she was very delayed. I swear I think I remember the next two rolling over faster. Im extra concerned b/c there is a 50% chance that the problem with my oldest hips is genetic. We got lucky, hers was very obvious at birth, so she began receiving care immediately. There are varying degrees of severity, some arent as obvious. Ive asked the ped, and hes not concerned.TIA if anyone has any ideas! Looking forward to getting to know you all! Bobbiehttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/608/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:28:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/608/how can i help my child get through the teething process as easily as possible?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/565/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:27:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/565/what are some good home remedies to cure a diaper rash?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/564/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:22:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/564/what are some art and craft ideas to do with a four year old?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/563/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:20:17 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/563/<strong>what are some good birthday ideas for an one year old?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/562/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:18:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/562/What is a reasonable age to start disciplining your child for bad behaviour? And what are some age appropriate discipline methods you have used successfully?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/558/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:07:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/558/A close friend of mine is having a baby soon and I am hosting the shower. I need some game suggestions, please?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/555/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 19:00:27 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/555/<strong>Newborn baby and no bowel movement. What do i do?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/542/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:38:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/542/What is a normal feeding schedule for my infant?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/632/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:33:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/632/I work from home and I have three kids ages 14, 7 and 3. I also home school my oldest while the youngest is also at home all day and I am trying to work on a college degree! Im feeling a bit overwhelmed sometimes. Any idea on how I can better manage my time without neglecting my children?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/535/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:32:30 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/535/Should I be concerned if my 18-month old is not talking yet?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/631/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:30:43 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/631/my daughter is very sensative. i think it aggrivates some people because she is not a rough child she is very petite and wheres her feeling on her sleeve. how do i get other people to understand my daughter like i do? i feel like she gets picked on because of her sensativityhttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/537/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:29:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/537/I have had three children and breast fed all three. I am anticpating having another baby within the next few years and was wondering what other mothers have done to eliminate the pain sometimes experience during breastfeeding?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/532/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:28:36 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/532/Has anyone thought about trying the abcircle pro to help lose baby weight?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/529/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 18:23:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/529/What are some good toys for a 3 year old girl? My friends little girl will be 3 and I have no idea what little girls like. I just have a son that is totally into balls and cars, so I am completely lost when it comes to girl gifts.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/553/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:53:18 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/553/My mother had post-partum and I was wondering if certain women where at a greater risk for the condition? I am worried I will develop it, and also wondering if any mothers out there could offer some advice on how to deal with the condition?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/501/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:36:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/501/How can i make it easier to lose weight after havin a baby?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/502/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:31:09 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/502/What are some of the pros and cons of breastfeed versus formula feeding only?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/603/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:30:11 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/603/I am looking for unique baby names for boys and girls. I have looked online and found a few, but I was wonder if anyone had any suggestions?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/496/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:29:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/496/<strong>What is the best way to take the bottle away? How do i help her to be ok with the sippy cup?</strong>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/497/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:26:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/497/How can I help my child to learn financial responsibility?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/600/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/600/My young nephew (about 3) is terrified of bread! He wont eat a bun or a hamburger that still has little bits of bun stuck to it. He cries when a bread basket is served in a restaurant. How do kids end up with weird phobias like this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/530/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:23:37 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/530/Do you do anything special to be sure that your child is safe when online?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/595/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:19:07 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/595/Help! I need to find a babysitter and fast. How have some of your moms out there found someone to watch your kids? Im just not sure where to find someone thats right for the job.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/594/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:17:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/594/Sometimes even though I dont want to I have no choice but to take my kids shopping. It is always stressful with one kid running off to get the items he wants and the other whining because I wont give in to buying her something.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/592/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:15:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/592/How can I get my picky 2 year old son to eat a wide variety of food and veggies? He doesnt even want to taste vegetables even though he used to love them.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/525/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:14:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/525/At what age should I let my child join social networking sites like myspace, facebook and others social networking sites?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/591/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:14:45 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/591/I have this problem with my child a lot and sometimes it makes me so frustrated that I end up in a yelling match. What have you moms out there tried that worked?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/590/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:13:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/590/What age do you think is appropriate for kids to have a Facebook page?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/587/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 17:10:14 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/587/I have heard rumors that some hospitals provide gift bags and even infant car seats to new mothers and fathers when they leave the hospital to take the baby home. Is this true? And how do I find out if my hospital participates in this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/473/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:47:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/473/I am approaching the date of ultrasound to discover the sex of my first child. I am contemplating whether or not to find out if I am having a boy or a girl. I know that finding out will help baby shower guests pick out an appropriate gift and help me in decorating the nursery, but I like the element of surprise. Any advise from other mothers and expectant mothers?<br />http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/471/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:45:03 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/471/My 21/2 year old daughter eats little besides gummy bears and cheese. She refuses all kinds of meat and vegetables. She is small for her age and will go days with little besides gummy bears and cheese. I am starting to get a little concerned.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/500/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:32:47 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/500/Does it seem that there are not enough hours in a day when raising children? Do you often feel overworked or unorganized and cant find time for the things you used to love to do?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/561/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:13:39 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/561/When should you stop burping a baby? Does this step become outgrown at some point or should it be continued as long as your child takes a bottle?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/489/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:12:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/489/What is the diffence between boys and girls (besides the parts)?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/483/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:07:52 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/483/How can I get my 2 1/2 year old son interested in using the potty?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/484/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:07:31 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/484/<span lang=EN>Is Goofy a dog? If he is a dog, what kind of dog is he? What characteristics does Goofy have that give an idea of what type of dog he is?</span>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/559/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:04:35 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/559/Do you feel like you have no life of your own anymore?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/468/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:31:12 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/468/How do I wean my child off the pacifier?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/467/Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:24:55 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/467/Whats your opinion about having a diaper genie or not? Our friends have one but it seems like you could take plastic bags (like from the grocery store) and wrap the dirty diapers in that and then discard in the trash. Most diapers only have #1 (pee-pee) in them so the kitchen trash would work. Of course, #2 diapers need to be put in the trash cans outside.Thoughts anyone?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/461/Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:54:59 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/461/Our little guy (18 months old) is acting out more regularly these days. Hell throw food, pull hair, and spill the dogs food and water everywhere. And thats all within five minutes.My wife and I have taken to placing him in quot;time outquot; which just means he has to sit on the edge of the stairs away from the family room. Hell cry like hes mortally wounded for a few seconds and then come sheepishly back. We always, of course, welcome him back and talk very calmly about why he got the time out and encourage him to help clean up whatever mess incited the whole incident.My question is, is this the best way to handle this type of discipline? Any suggestions would be appreciated!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/459/Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:43:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/459/Our son is turning two pretty soon. We already had the big first birthday bash that included all the friends and family and his very own cake. But is there a tradition for Birthday No. 2?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/455/Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:18:23 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/455/Is it true that there is an association called Men Who Dont Clean Poopy Diapers? If so, how do I join?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/443/Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:40:25 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/443/How much do you spend on average for diapers in the first 6 months of your babies life. I may need to cut back on the amount of massages I have been getting. :-)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/441/Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:18:22 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/441/My 6 year old son has an ear ache and Im not sure if he needs to go for a Doctors appointment or wait to see if itll go away by itself. Have any experience with ear aches?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/439/Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:18:20 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/439/Ive been doing a lot of reading about potty training. Many of the moms say that they have trained their kids by or around 16-months-old, but that seems early to me. I dont want to start if hes not ready, but how do I know if hes ready? What do you all think?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/434/Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:41:19 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/434/<div><font face=Arial size=2>My three year old son stopped taking a bottle well over a year ago. Since, I have given him a small amount of liquid in a sippy cup at bed time. Now, its turning into three sippy cups a night. I have tried to block out the screaming when I dont give it to him at 2 am. Hes not going for it. Now what?</font></div>http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/430/Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:19:28 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/430/My son is about 16-months-old. When do kids start going to preschool? 2, 3, 4? Also, do they need to be potty trained?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/417/Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:12:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/417/What brand of diapers do you use for your baby or toddler? Vote for the brand you recommend below.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/404/Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:43:21 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/404/My 18-month old son keeps on waking up with bad dreams. Ive heard them described as night terrors but dont know much about the difference between the two, if any. All I know is he will wake up screaming at around 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. in the morning. We will go into his room to check on him and pick him up but it will take about a half hour for him to fall back to sleep.Any remedies for this sort of thing? I hope he grows out of soon, because were exhausted and the little guy is terrified of the dark it seems.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/398/Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:01:38 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/398/We are thinking about getting a household pet -- a dog -- but do not know what is recommended since we have a 18-month old toddler just barely getting his quot;sea legs.quot; Some kind of small breed, to be sure. But just wondered what anybody else would suggest.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/392/Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:43:32 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/392/Hello everybody!My wife and I are having a baby in June of 2010 and are thinking about starting a college savings plan for him/her (were gonna wait to find out.)Weve heard of the 529 plan but were wondering if they are any other types of plans/ investment vehicles to accomplish the same thing with possibly better tax advantages.Its pretty scary with quotes like this from the internet, quot;According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the tuition component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 8% per year, on average, from 1979 to 2001. This means that children born today will face college costs that are 3 to 4 times current prices by the time they matriculate. quot; - (<a href=http://www.finaid.org/savings/>http://www.finaid.org/savings/</a>)http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/383/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:16:49 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/383/Anyone had any experience with the Graco pac-and-play playpen? Im feeling its hazardous. On mine, the sides collapse. My daughter was in it when the sides came down to her level. I think its dangerous to leave a baby in there. Not sure what the model number is but its blue and has plastic cuffs on the edges.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/381/Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:54:54 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/381/My nearly 12-year-old daughter begged and begged us to watch Twilight. We relented after reading up on the content of that film. Yes, its about vampires and has gothic overtones, but we ended up watching it with her and it wasnt too bad in the sex/evil/horror departments.What is your opinion about allowing preteens watch PG-13 movies. I guess our tack is to take it on a case-by-case basis and to have lots of oversight and discussion before and after...http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/373/Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:44:33 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/373/My wife and I need to seriously think about this now. What do you think Moms? Huggies, Pampers etc or a diaper service?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/368/Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:07:46 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/368/My son is 16 months old and has started to bang his head on the floor. Does anyone else have this problem with their kids?It always hurts him, but I think he might be doing it for attention.http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/356/Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:38:24 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/356/My pre-teen daughter (11 years old) currently has a bed time of 8:30 on school nights and a little later on weekends. She is begging for another half hour or so, but Im not sure. I heard that kids really need their rest especially at this age.Thoughts anyone on age-appropriate bed times?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/353/Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:13:01 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/353/Got a 16-month-old son and weighs approximately 24 lbs. Hes been in the car seat facing backwards his entire life but recently weve been considering changing his direction. Is there a rule of thumb for when its best/safest to do this?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/352/Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:55:04 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/352/My son is about 16 months old and can say quot;Bquot; words and quot;Mquot; words but not much else. So far pretty much everything is quot;Bahquot; or quot;Mahquot;. But Im wondering at what age we can expect him to expand his vocabulary?http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/351/Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:43:34 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/351/How do you know if your childs red skin is Rosacea or something less severe? Its all over his back and chest and diaper areas. Doesnt seem to bother him that much, but Im wondering what others have experienced and what, if any, treatments you found.Thanks!http://www.momLOVES.us/questions/343/Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:18:48 GMThttp://www.momLOVES.us/questions/343/