Sleeping Habits: Melissa & Doug

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Strategies for Nightmares?

Mamas & Papas- DS, now 3.5 might have had a nightmare last night. He was crying at 3:15 am. I went to him and hugged him and asked what was wrong. I thought he said I want a popscicle, so I told him we can't have popscicles, it's time for bed, maybe a popscicle tomorrow. Apparently, I had misheard between the sobs. No mommy, I want my bicycle. Why is my bicycle broken? Your bicycle isn't broken darling. It's right where you left it. Let's hug some more, then you can go see your bicycle, and then back to bed. We established bicycle wasn...

Naps

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Goodbye Naps, I Will Miss You Greatly

It's been coming for some time now. The 3.5 yo is done taking mid-day naps. I A. in mourning. Now what do I do? I've always used that time for work (as in uninterrupted time). I hate to just plug him in. We still have to stay home b/c the 18 mo is napping. Putting the older boy in his room for "quiet time" isn't effective, as his version of quiet is much louder than mine and it wakes up his brother whose room is next door. Setting him up with a craft always seems to require my help. What can he do by himself that is quiet and sustains his...

Pacifiers & Thumbsucking

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Best Infant Toy Brands

I am 2 weeks away from having my first baby and am interested in some websites to find some interactive learning toys for the first year. Any ideas out there? I just can't wait to find the perfect items that my new baby boy will love!

Soothing & Comforting

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Christmas Present for 4 Year Old with Sensory Issues

Hello Moms, I am late in sending a Christmas present to my 4 year old nephew, whom has sensory issues, and I do not know what I could get him that would be educational? Does anyone know what would be an appropriate gift? I sent some really good age-appropriate Melissa & Doug puzzles last Christmas, and I would like to send another good, quality, educational gift. I don't want to send him anymore cheap car sets like on his birthday, so any good ideas you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your advice