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jfeets726 @jfeets726 (775) • United States 29 Dec 06

I agreed to help out one of my friends with watching her children. I wanted to help out and it would allow my daughter to interact with other children too. Everything has been going great so far, even though it really hasn't been...

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catlyn087 yea they do make them for kids... and what I love about it is that it is all natural. also try echinecea, you can get it at any drug store or health food store.. it is all natural too. if your kid is sick.. you will still need the cold meds.. to make them feel...

30 Dec 06

becauseidontknow @becauseidontknow (52) • United States 30 Dec 06

Can anyone advice me on how to handle a breakup.....i am sure, some of you must have had breakups recently...i am not able to manage myself..whats the best thing to do at these times

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catlyn087 still not... this was the first xmas we spent apart, and it will be the first new years without each other... gonna be strange.. but we are doing the friends thing, and we argue less this way. so it is ok. we both love each other very much, but we argue way...

30 Dec 06

becauseidontknow @becauseidontknow (52) • United States 30 Dec 06

Can anyone advice me on how to handle a breakup.....i am sure, some of you must have had breakups recently...i am not able to manage myself..whats the best thing to do at these times

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catlyn087 hey.. i hope that you didn't take what i said the wrong way.. break ups are hard. the only thing we can do is try to make the best of them.. learn from it. I recently broke up with my bf of 7 and half years... and it is hard. and the only good advice i could...

30 Dec 06

rhorry93 @rhorry93 (164) • United States 27 Dec 06

I have a silly dilema, but I would really appreciate any suggestions. I like to drink beer, but it seems to wreak havoc on my system. I usually feel gassy and bloated after I drink it. Is there anything I can take beforehand to...

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catlyn087 lol... you didn't read what I wrote lol It is the light beers that make me feel all bloated.... I don't feel bloated with lagers... =)

30 Dec 06

jfeets726 @jfeets726 (775) • United States 29 Dec 06

I agreed to help out one of my friends with watching her children. I wanted to help out and it would allow my daughter to interact with other children too. Everything has been going great so far, even though it really hasn't been...

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catlyn087 she has nothing to "make it up to her" for. Every parent should know that it is not right to bring a sick child around other children. I understand that the woman had to work, but her kids should be her first priority, if a child is sick, they usually want...

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jfeets726 @jfeets726 (775) • United States 29 Dec 06

I agreed to help out one of my friends with watching her children. I wanted to help out and it would allow my daughter to interact with other children too. Everything has been going great so far, even though it really hasn't been...

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catlyn087 she may not have been trying to take advantage of you, she may have just felt like she had no choice, and figured she would at least try to take them. I am not saying it was right, I am just trying to explain to you from a different perspective how she may...

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jfeets726 @jfeets726 (775) • United States 29 Dec 06

I agreed to help out one of my friends with watching her children. I wanted to help out and it would allow my daughter to interact with other children too. Everything has been going great so far, even though it really hasn't been...

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catlyn087 cold medicine would not have prevented her child from catching what ever the other kids had. Over the counter cold medicines just relieve the symptoms of an illness, they do not get rid of it. To lessen the chances of getting sick (if you are going to be...

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catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 my kids are healthy.. and this is not an indication of an unhealthy child.. it is an indication of a normal kid lol. All kids will try to get away with whatever they can. She is testing boundaries, and I wasn't resisting enough, but I am working on that.

30 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 thank you! I will definately check out that discussion =)... Well last night we did well... it was tiresome, but I feel like it was successful! We did our normal bath, then story routine and I put them to bed. When I put Tia (my 4 year old that I am having...

30 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 no matter what time she goes to bed.. I get her up at 730. Thanx for the suggestions

29 Dec 06

BittyBiddy @BittyBiddy (2903) • Ireland 27 Dec 06

Ok, this is embarrassing, but our neighbours are fairly prone to haveing a little "bedtime" fun together. They're quite noisy about it though. For example, the window in our bedroom was slightly open last night and we could hear...

neighbours

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sex

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catlyn087 that is exactly what I was going to suggest.. write them a letter. Definately be polite about it and explain that you have small children who are asking you what these sounds are, and maybe ask if they could close their window or play some music, so that when...

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catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 she always says she is scared (that is part of the reason i started letting her sleep in my room.. or the playroom) .... but i have a night light in there, glow stars on the wall, leave the closet light on, and leave the door open lol... .but she still says is...

29 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 I am going to try that again... maybe last time I didn't do it long enough, when I first tried it her dad was still here.. so she has been kinda thrown for a loop... I will try it again now that things have settled down. Yes I definately need some "mommy time"...

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 of course I dont mind!! I posted this because I knew that there had to be other parents out there going through the same thing! I love my kids... but they are the hardest (yet most rewarding) job I have ever had!

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 I don't agree with spanking... that sets an example that says "if someone doesn't do what you say or does something you don't like... hit them". But I will try the taking away toys thing if it comes to that. Thanx for the response =)

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 thanx =) I know... I really need to work on that.. I just feel bad when they cry (I feel like I need to be there for them more now.. or at least show that I am there.. because me and their dad split up pretty recently). But I agree.. I need to be more stern...

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 lol yea i saw it on super nanny too... that is when i tried the taking her back to her bed and not saying anything except good night thing... =)

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 yea.. i know.. the bribery and my bed thing were not great ideas... but were last resorts. I am also a full time student and when i tried those, i just needed her laying down so I could get my school stuff done. =) Again.. it is about strength! I have to learn...

28 Dec 06

catlyn087 @catlyn087 (45) • United States 28 Dec 06

I am a single mom of two great kids (one is 4 and one is almost six), but bedtime is a nightmare! My 5 year old goes to bed with no problems... but my 4 year old will get up, and whine and scream, and cry until like 11 or 12 every...

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catlyn087 we do the bath, pjs and story thing right before bed... that is our routine... but i will definately pay attention to the snacks i give her before bed now, thanx i didnt even think about that. I guess it is about patience... i just feel so bad when i hear her...

28 Dec 06

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