Health: Preschooler, Philips

Illnesses

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Baby Monitor - Take It or Leave It?

I feel a little guilty saying this, but I'm sick of the baby monitor! I am a light sleeper, and every little noise or sigh that my daughter makes wakes me up and I have a difficult time falling back to sleep. I feel like I could probably hear her if she really cried and needed me, but what if I didn't? What are your thoughts? (She is 8 months old...I also have a 3 year old, but I figure he can come get me if he needs me)

Illnesses & Symptoms

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Inexpensive Things to Do with Toddler

I have a soon to be 3 year old that I am now home with. I do not have the money to sign him up for expensive park district or YMCA classes. Do you have any suggestions on inexpensive things we can do (classes, activities, etc) to help keep him entertained? He will be attending preschool 2 mornings a week - but on the other mornings, I'd like to get him out, meeting other kids and enjoying himself rather than cooped up in the house. I know there are always parks to go to - but it seems we did that a lot this summer. I'm hoping for...