Posts by P.J.

Quote: Originally Posted by herbivora  I want to teach Annabelle ways to cope with the bullying. Most of the time she's resilient and won't cry but once in a while she gets whacked really hard and gets sad. I just have no...

What about putting your baby in a back carry? I would also be hesitant in the first few months, but I know it is possible to safely back carry a newborn (go to the Babywearing forum for more info and advice on that). That way you have...

I agree, that sounds like too much. You could always try and the very first sign of trouble just forget it. But....many kids won't tell you directly, even when asked, if there's some bullying or other problem.   Can you find...

We had a similar problem when we were still breastfeeding and in the process of weaning. (We weaned when he was 2.5 years, he's almost 3 now). He was almost weaned but still needed to suck on the breast to fall asleep. Someone on this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Catholic Mama  What do you think about children reading while sitting on the toilet (i.e. toilet training, waiting to pee or poop)? I made books with my mother-in-law for this purpose for...

How much alone time do you get? Are you taking care of yourself?   We are human beings, and that rule about put on your own oxygen mask before helping a child put on theirs is just how it is in everyday life too!   I...

I think it's very normal to have a phase (or phases) where you just can't go out to eat with your toddler. Sometimes it only lasts a short while. Our son (almost 3) has always been relatively easy and well-behaved in restaurants. We go...

Thanks for the replies. The legwarmers saved the day and he's had them on the whole time.   My hubby was eager to take him out in the neighborhood so he's had pants on today (no underwear, which is also recommended in the Oh...

According to that book and website, most children get it within 3-4 weeks, some sooner. That doesnt mean 100% accident free necessarily, but that they get the gist and most of the pee and poop lands in the toilet. She has helped...

My son will turn three next week. We were going to start the Oh Crap! Potty training today. (http://www.jamieglowacki.com/)  It begins with the child spending a few days naked and whenever they start to pee or poo putting them on...