Tips & Strategies: Older Child

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Toddler Inappropriately Bringing up Race/ethnicty - What to Do?

E.K. asks from Seattle

My 2.5 year old is starting to notice race - specifically African-Americans. On 2 recent occasions, she has seen an African American and said "Are you black?" (over a...

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Do You Raise Your Kids with Your Politics.-or Really Try to Give Them Both Sides

M.D. asks from Washington DC

You may or may not know that my husband and I are of different political parties and both feel very strongly about our side, we REALLY try not to talk about it. But s...

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Breastfeeding Is Not a Bonding Experience for me..its a Nightmare

C.N. asks from Springfield

I have always had trouble with breastfeeding, I had my 4th child very recently. I always had sore, cracked and bleeding nipples. I've contacted a lactation specialist...

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The Fridge.. Free Access?

A.C. asks from New York

I'm curious how you handle the fridge in your home. My husband lets our 3 year old go to the fridge and get what she wants. I think she shouldn't be allowed. When sh...

29

What Pet Should We Get?

J.G. asks from Dallas

My husband and I are discussing getting a family pet. He wants an indoor cat or a small dog. I would prefer a sometimes indoor mostly outdoor dog because my son loves...

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21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin

K.S. asks from Charlotte

My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & joh...

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Navel piercing...am I Too Old?

H.L. asks from Rochester

Okay so I know this may seem ridiculous, but I am considering getting my navel pierced. Is this crazy? I wanted to do it when I was younger but always knew I would h...

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Eczema,allergies, Behavioral Problems?

M.H. asks from Lima

Hello, my 6 1/2 year old son has had eczema since he was 9 months old. Also, he has allergies. No matter what I say to doctors or how I stress how he has difficulty b...

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Advice for Loosening up with Other People's Sick Children

J.R. asks from Grand Rapids

Hi Mamas, This might seem like a weird question. We had a really rough year with sickness last year. Literally the entire winter, someone was sick. It was hor...

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Does Age Really Matter?

R.D. asks from Richmond

What is the age difference between you and your man? My BF and I have 12 1/2 years between us, and it's never been an issue (probably because the lucky guy looks like...