Birthday Party Preparation: Preschooler, The First Years

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How Do I Get My 4 Month Old to Feed from the Bottle?

J.P. asks from San Francisco

My 4 month old daughter is too used to the breast and will not feed from the bottle. When we try and give it to her, she fusses, screams and cries until we give her ...

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Anyone an Only Child or Have an Only Child (By Life Happenstance or by Choice?)

L.C. asks from Chicago

I am a single woman on an adoption waiting list for a baby girl. I'm 47 and after much heartbreak of not meeting Mr. Right five years ago I decided to become a parent...

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Help Monster-In-Law Trouble

J.M. asks from Seattle

I am a 1st time mom of a 5mo old son. I have worked in childcare for over ten years so I feel confident in my skills. My problem is my mother-in-law. From the time my...

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Seeking Moms Who Are Primary Breadwinner Yet Also Do the Majority of Childcare

P.R. asks from San Francisco

I will start off by saying I know I am very lucky and therefore would not be surprised to receive some hate mail. But I still have an issue... By virtue mostly of l...

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Seeking Moms' Advice for Homeschooling

B.P. asks from Houston

My daughter has been extremely ill and I'm thinking I may withdraw her from school and homeschool her. She's in 5th grade. Does anyone have any suggestions on what cu...

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What Is Your Opinion of Teens Taking a "Gap Year" Between H.S and College?

S.Y. asks from Pittsburgh

My son is considering a "gap year". He would like to (possibly)get his own apartment with a roommate and save for college (I think living at home while working full t...

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Stay at Home Moms- Wish You Were Back at Work?

S.R. asks from Detroit

I love being home with my two daughters... most of the time. But I really do miss having a career too. I sometimes feel like my brain needs some exercise other than...

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Help with a 6 Month Old Who Wants Constant Attention!

L.L. asks from Dallas

We have a beautiful 6 month old girl. I am finishing out the school year and will stay at home with her next year. She is currently in daycare. On evenings and wee...

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Problems with Sleeping in Own Crib

K.F. asks from Sacramento

I think I've made a bad mistake and allowed my 14 month-old son work his way into sleeping in our bed at night. He's always been a terrible sleeper and the longest h...