First Years: Older Child

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How Long to Breastfeed?

M.B. asks from Melbourne

Hi my name is M.. I have a 3 y/o girl and a 1 yr old little man. I breastfed my daughter until she was 6 mo and had to discontinue due to returning to work and not ...

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Buddha Belly & Large Appetite

J.B. asks from Austin

My daughter is 17 months old and has a large buddha belly and an ever bigger appetite. She is constantly asking for food/snacks (unless I distract her out of the kit...

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Sleep Number Bed or Other Comfy Mattress

K.F. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are thinking of buying a new mattress and I'm so afraid we'll spend a lot of money just to get one home and not like it. It's so hard for me to trul...

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Is She Getting Too Old for the Crib?

K.B. asks from Sioux City

Well, my DD is 2 1/2, she'll be three in April. She's still in her crib. At around 9 months or so, she started to try to climb out of her crib...one day I actually fo...

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Getting Depressed Wondering If I'll Be Able to Handle My Child...

A.K. asks from San Francisco

I am so worn out, and I don't know if it's because my 13 week old daughter is completely "normal" in her behavior, or if she already has a "challenging" personality. ...

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8 Month Old Has Never Slept Through the Night

Y.C. asks from Los Angeles

Okay, this is for all of you out there who have had babies who wake up every thirty minutes to two hours throughout the night. I have read lots of requests from moth...

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Seeking Positive Thoughts About Siblings 18 Monthes Apart

S.R. asks from Boston

One of my girlfriends and I are both expecting our second children in late October. Our sons will both be 18-19 months old when our second babies arrives. It seems ...

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Issues with My Child's Teacher

W.C. asks from Chicago

I am hoping someone here can offer some advice. My son started first grade this year, and I have a few issues with the way his teacher handles things. To start of...

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Need Some Advice on Parenting Style of Close Friend...

K.C. asks from San Francisco

Have you experienced a similar situation? And how should I approach it??? My very close friend just had a baby a few weeks ago, and all she seems to do is complain ...