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... several times and we are doing that now.
- 04/23/08 07:17 PM
lgal3145
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he'd come upstairs for the night, usually around 12 or 1 am. It worked really well...but only because my son is the kind who would fall right back asleep and not even realize he'd been woken up. If we'd done that with my daughter, she's have been up for the next two hours!
- Apr 23 2008, 07:26 PM
... couldn't stop wearing nappies at night until they were dry at night. they very quickly were dry at night and have not had any accidents
- May 1 2008, 05:46 PM
to the bathroom, wait for them to go (they're half asleep and MOST of the time they don't even remember they went) and then enjoy pee-free sheets! Good luck! the whole "drink less" thing never worked for us either. my kids love to drink...and it's healthy...and thankfully this works!
- May 1 2008, 05:51 PM
... doctor suggested that we might have small bladders. Well my mom started making hold our pee until we really has to go so bad if we held it any longer we would go in our pants, the doctor told her this would stretch out bladders. Also we were made to use the bathroom right before bed. She also wouldn't give us anything to drink about an hour before bed. She would sometimes let us chew gum if we felt thirsty. THis did work over time, but until then plastic bed covers should be your best friend.
- May 6 2008, 01:04 PM
... she said she wanted to go to China when I inquired why-She said "Because everything is made there"! (How observationally Cute/Funny). My Son is just cute b/c he can't pronounce things well yet -Like Elmo is just -"Mo" and when he says I love you he says "Wuv Wuu"-Adorable!
- 04/16/08 01:34 PM
Mrs_Fire
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... I would forget them!).
- Apr 16 2008, 01:39 PM
... the white beard. He called him Santa.
- Apr 16 2008, 02:28 PM
started singing: Oh, how we danced on the night we were WET" (How did she even know that song??? Anyway, cracked me up. There are so many more, but that sprung to mind first...)
- Apr 24 2008, 02:24 AM
... and she said "Talk to the Butt." Apparently some skunk on Stuart Little 3 says this. I had no idea. lol.
- Apr 24 2008, 08:25 AM
... figure it out? Always at bed time she said this. Finally after 6 months we realized "globles Sunny" meant God bless Sunny (our cat)!
- May 1 2008, 10:58 AM
I'd covered him in sunblock, but after he took a bath and we put aloe on it, it completely disappeared. And then yesterday, after I put sunblock on his face (and body), he got a hivey-looking rash across his nose and cheeks. Yikes! I assume there are hypoallergenic brands of sunblock, but I'm afraid of even trying those...though I don't want him getting burned, either! What should I do??? Should I go back to using those baby sunblocks or something?
- 04/27/08 03:29 PM
TinyCoconut
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... find one that doesn't cause rashes.
- Apr 27 2008, 03:50 PM
... Baby stuff (in the pink bottle) and it's the best for my face. If he thinks it's babyish, just put it in one of those clear bottles that you can buy at the pharmacy so he doesn't know it's the baby stuff. I know that kids can be sensitive about things like that. Good luck. And GO YOU for putting sunblock on. I am amazed at how many people don't put it on their kids.
- Apr 27 2008, 10:41 PM
... SPF 70 sun block whenever he went out. He says it doesn't burn when he perspires and some gets in his eye. All of the "baby" and"kid" sun blocks we tried in the past had that problem.
- Apr 29 2008, 12:47 AM
... children (ages 4, and 6) how to swim.
- 04/28/08 12:50 AM
kjk21
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and neighborhood! I imagine the site probably has loads of other listings that are pretty useful to a parent relocating. I think it's a real time saver. Here's the swimming lesson link: http://gocitykids.parents... Good luck!
- Apr 28 2008, 08:23 AM
... (uhoh) Thing is my family and friends fear i'm 'moving too fast' even though I'm completely happy and so are my kids. Any advice from anyone who's been in a similar situation? I just hate all the negativity from people who just don't want to give my new 'bo' a chance. Even though they all know my kids and I weren't being treated appropriately by me ex! Ugh, please help!!
- 04/23/08 03:56 PM
Anonymous
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recover from your marriage -- and if it was at all abusive, to really take a good look at what role YOU might have played in getting into it, and for however long or in whatever way, accepting it. Here's something else to consider: Did you think your ex was your soulmate? Did he treat you wonderfully when you first met? Anyone who's been divorced (except those among us who get married knowing it's going to end badly??) knows that people change, or that there are things we don't find out until too late, or ... You get the picture, I hope. Putting up with a little negativity is the LEAST of the strains on second marriages, so if that's too rough, that tells you something right there. And if it is all you hope and believe, taking it slow can only enhance it. So my advice? Stop thinking about "love" and "soulmates" and "happily ever after", live in the present without grand "now I'm saved!" thoughts, and above all, temper your kids' involvement in your relationship, so that your choices don't unduly impact them just in case you're mistaken about this guy (remember, unless you went into your marriage knowing your ex wasn't the guy for you, it's happened before, right?) Sorry if that sounds harsh -- I'm just trying to point out a few harsh realities.
- Apr 23 2008, 04:46 PM
... "rebound" relationship.
- Apr 25 2008, 03:27 PM
... move too fast with this new man and replace their father so quickly. They may begin to feel that they could just as easily be replaced if they act mean or naughty, and it could damage or rock their sense of foundation and security in life. You can enjoy yourself with this man and be as open to a loving relationship with him as you want because it sounds like you deserve to finally have a good man in your life, but for the sake of the kids, I would take it slow in bringing him into their lives and their home. If he is as kind and as understanding a man as you know him to be, he'd probably understand and suggest the same thing to you if you asked him. Dating is a different ball game once you've had kids.
- Apr 25 2008, 04:17 PM
people are married years and still don't know their partners, others feel linked in a short time. I would say meet the parents, see how they are together because apparently how a persons parents act is how they are likely to act in a partnership... also meet the friends, what are they like, do they have any stories that will give you more of a perspective on him? and finally noone but you can know if this is right, but if you have come out of a not so great relationship... take some time over it... if you are happy and having fun great!!! It doesn't have to be rushed just because it feels good... all the more reason to take it slow and enjoy the fun along the way. don't get down about it, its great your happy again have fun, but don't let the moment override everything either
- Apr 26 2008, 04:03 PM
... them sleep on a little bed in the corner of my bedroom-when they needed to as they grew. My daughter sleeps well on her own, made a pretty easy transition to her own room and bed at 6yrs. but my son has been sleeping there still, since he moved out of the crib. I love the idea that he's a little kid, but I think its time for him to move into his own room-and new bed we just got him. this is like moving into the toddler bed-but 5 years later. and 3 year old tricks cannot be used on a 3rd grader. anyone know how I can help him??
- 04/25/08 03:00 PM
Anonymous
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do it too abruptly, but tell him about it, let him help fix up his room the way that he wants it...maybe get him a small cd player in there and talk about how fun it will be to listen to his own music in his room (my son loves this!)..
I bet he's ready and will be really excited...
- Apr 26 2008, 09:25 AM
... follow through with having him in his own bed. Because in actuality it is well past time for this transition to have taken place. In addition to the fact that if he is ever going to have sleepovers he needs to have his own room.
- Apr 26 2008, 09:44 AM
for sleep overs... help choose his bed maybe and other bits for the room.
- Apr 26 2008, 03:54 PM
... "create" tool that lets you build and publish your own children's picture e-book (very cool!)
- 04/26/08 10:58 AM
jillh
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mean anything! These days I write a note telling them what they've meant to my child. And I might get them a gift certificate to a local restaurant or coffee shop.
My son is in special ed, so he has a lot of teachers (specialists, etc)...it gets crazy expensive..
- Apr 23 2008, 10:06 PM
... year i think we'll do gift cards to staples. alot of the teachers get teaching supplies from that store and i think they'd appreciate that more than a candle or cookies. don't forget about the bus drivers too!! they do a great job keeping the little ones safe getting to and coming from school!!
- Apr 24 2008, 09:13 AM
consultant, I can purchase these items at about 90% off, and find some great stuff for about $5-10 a person, that normally retailed for much more than that. Unless they're a consultant themselves, they don't know how much I've spent, or that it was discontinued. There's always something that's good for male or female teachers. If it's particularly cheap, I can always add to it ... like a grilling cookbook can be pared with an apron, or a pretty planter with a nice house plant, or a baking dish with kitchen utensil or favorite recipe, etc ...
- Apr 24 2008, 09:32 AM
... finishing assignments, daydreaming alot, unorganized etc..I spoke with the teacher and she does'nt think she has ADHD. Any suggestions on how to help motivate her and help her with her attention span and organizational skills.
- 04/11/08 06:19 PM
JCruzx5
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... would get her vision tested to see if she needs glasses. That was my problem too. In second grade, I didn't realize that my vision was bad because it went so gradually. If not either of those, maybe just talk to her and see what she thinks might be the problem/help. Maybe she just needs more one on one time help with the work with the teacher/you/or someone like a student teacher/tutor.
- Apr 11 2008, 08:29 PM
... be bored.
- Apr 11 2008, 10:14 PM
... certain tasks? What assignments are not being completed? All? A specific subject? What areas is she unorganized in? From the most basic of putting away her book bag or managing subject area work? What happens at recess? During less and unstructured time at school? ARe you an organized person? Many times children will organized their belongings in a similar fashion to that of what they see at home. I think you need to collect more specific information from her teacher.
- Apr 12 2008, 10:13 AM
... getting her last report card from school, they were holding a show your parent your work progress during school hours, so I happily went and met my daughter in her class where the teacher then hands her a big portfolio of her work so far this year, we go sit at an assigned desk in the hall so she could show me what she has learnrd. Well to my amazment it was all art work!!! I mean I know she is in second yr of kindergarden but I also help her with her homework she brings home which is challenging work that she thrivs to do all by herself (not to brag but on the smarter side of her classmates). But at school all they do is art. So what am I sending her to school for if Im the one teaching her everything at home? Does anyone else see a problem with this or Am I expecting to much from the school?
- 04/01/08 12:26 PM
soontobemotherof2
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maybe they thought thats what parents want to see. I'd feel the same though as you... pissed off to be frank. We don't pay our taxes for nothing... or do we?
- Apr 1 2008, 01:23 PM
... they are doing and not mentioning the great music and art activities. I think it is hard for a parent to get a complete picture, that's all!
- Apr 1 2008, 04:51 PM
... is other learning going on but they don't do worksheets and quizzes or produce tangible examples of the instruction? I think you ought to ask the teacher about it because you have a right to be concerned. I bet they have been teaching more than art but for whatever reason, only the art makes it into the portfolio.
- Apr 2 2008, 04:28 AM
... teacher? Gross and fine motor skills will be evident in that folder. That is important.
- Apr 6 2008, 09:03 AM
all A's in second grade. Most schools are set up to teach the slowest children and I feel each grade is only a half step up from the grade before it. U.S. schools are slow and don't challenge children, it just gets them off the the next grade....I think this is a big reason we are so behind academicly in the world today. Please don't let the school system keep your child behind just because that is her age group and not her intellecual level.
- Apr 9 2008, 07:47 PM
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