Gemmygirl1

@Gemmygirl1 (2867)

Australia • Age 43

Joined myLot 17 years ago

NYE 2006

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Do you let your children see you naked?

madebyrobyn @madebyrobyn (616) • Australia 27 Jun 08

I grew up in a house where adults always kept covered. I never saw an adult naked until I was an adult myself!Now, with my own family I am quite open about my body because I am not ashamed of it. My children have seen me naked...

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Gemmygirl1 My partner isn't overly keen on our daughter seeing him naked but i am ok with that - my daughter doesn't like to bath (she freaks out) so we shower together (she's just turned 2) & she doesn't bat an eyelid - she just squats on the floor & plays with her toys...

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When controlled crying doesn't work

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 27 Jun 08

Thanks to all the responses for my getting pregnant while still breastfeeding post. Now I have another good question for you...When controlled crying doesn't work, what are other ways to help teach your baby how to put themselves...

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getting pregnant

sleep through the night

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Gemmygirl1 If you get her little belly filled up before bed then it should keep her full & she shouldn't wake during the night. When she has a bottle (if you still bottle feed her) then be sure to add in cereal or whatever you use, to help fill her up. Honestly though,...

29 Jun 08

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Another question?

keasling @keasling (723) • United States 27 Jun 08

Ok, say you plavce your cell phone on a table. A two year old comes and spills water over the cell phone. As we all know water voids any and all warranty/ insurance that one may have. Should the parent of the 2 year old help pay...

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Gemmygirl1 Honestly, i would say the owner of the phone or laptop is the one responsible, mainly because it is only smart to make sure that things of value are kept well out of reach of toddlers - if you know they are going to be around! I guess you could always ask...

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When is it good time to teach your chid to walk??

Gateway78 @Gateway78 (96) • United States 28 Jun 08

My son is only 5 months old i,m just courios to know because he,s more apt to stand then crawl.. Gateway78

parenting

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Gemmygirl1 You don't teach kids to walk as such - they will get it when they're ready & most kids will do it around the 12 month mark! My daughter would stand early as well but she was still crawling a long time before she was walking. Don't force your child to...

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tips for brushing a toddler's teeth?

surveygrrl @surveygrrl (1270) • United States 28 Jun 08

Normally I brush her teeth and then she brushes them. Lately she won't let me get near her with the tooth brush. She brushes for a long time but I don't know if she is getting her back teeth. I have been trying "tricks" and...

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Gemmygirl1 My daughter doesn't like brushing her teeth unless she uses my brush so i went & bought an identical brush to mine so she does her teeth & thinks she's using my brush! We always brush teeth together & in the shower (she wont use the bath) so everything gets...

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Do you respect the inner feelings of your daughter?

rajyogi7 @rajyogi7 (47) • India 28 Jun 08

In my house, there is a war between me and my daughter and I always force her to do things what I believe as good things. She is 13 years old. I beat her if she resists. But she is now 14. I have realized the wrong thing ive done....

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Gemmygirl1 I cant believe you're thanking Mylot - any good parent should have known better than to beat a child. That's just wrong & cruel. You shouldn't force anyone to do things they don't want to do & if they continue to resists - a beating is NEVER the...

29 Jun 08

The baby's on the way...

reinydawn @reinydawn (11643) • United States 19 Jun 08

And my sister is nowhere to be found. My nephew's wife is having their 2nd baby tonight and we can't find my sister anywhere. Her cell phone goes straight to voice-mail and she's not home. She missed the birth of her first...

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Gemmygirl1 I am a bit confused, your sister would only be a 2nd Auntie to the coming baby, so why is it so important that she be there? I don't think i'd want all my Aunts & Uncles at the birth of our child - we only had immediate family when our daughter was born,...

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1 1/2 Year old - going to see grandma for 11 days 1200 miles away

ebsharer @ebsharer (5515) • United States 23 Jun 08

Okay so my mom is in town right now and we are talking about her taking my 18 month old daughter home with her back to Florida for 11 days. Then I would fly to Florida for 4 days spend some time with every one and come home with...

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Gemmygirl1 I decided with my partner that it wasn't necessary for our daughter to be away from home unless she asks to do so. Being only 2 it's really not fair to just leave her somewhere without her being able to understand why we're not there & why she is. I don't...

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My friend is starving her baby!

neelygal @neelygal (1022) • Bahamas 23 Jun 08

I have a friend that is literally starving her 6 month old because he is a fat baby.I am getting so mad with her.I have never seen a baby this fat before but all of the pediatricians say hes healthy and nothing is wrong with him.I...

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friend

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Gemmygirl1 I don't agree with feeding on a schedule, i prefer to feed on demand, the schedule has been gone for many years & isn't recommended as much these days. He might seem fat to you but if the Dr's say he's healthy, then they'd know best. Also, babies cry...

24 Jun 08

Go ahead BRAG!! Tell me all about them!!

ebsharer @ebsharer (5515) • United States 24 Jun 08

Alright so heres your chance to brag all about your kid or kids. Tell me what does he or she do that you are so proud of? How old is he or she? Every mom and dad wants to brag but they don't want to sound like they are bragging...

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kids

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Gemmygirl1 My daughter has just gone 2 but she's been so good for a very long time now, she was an early walker & talker so it's been a while now & i am happy with the job we have done in raising her - especially since she was our first! She has impecible manners,...

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Oh no!Not another bad one!

neelygal @neelygal (1022) • Bahamas 18 Jun 08

My 11 month old daughter now has 4 teeth which she is learning to use quite well.Yesterday her brother was giving her a kiss and she bit him on his lips.She left her teeth marks on his lips and he screamed for awhile about it.I...

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Gemmygirl1 Maybe she just needs to be taught not to do it - i don't class this as being a bad kid as all kids try the biting thing & when taught properly they will stop. Some people just say no, others bite back but which ever option you go with, just make sure it's...

24 Jun 08

How many kids do you have at home?

jersey86 @jersey86 (1348) • Philippines 23 Jun 08

guys it just make a ask this question when i looked at the kids from our home. we have a lot of kids at home cause our house is like a playground for the kids most especially when they do have no classes. they are children of my...

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Gemmygirl1 I have only 1 child here with me for the moment but it will change in a couple of weeks when we have our 2nd baby. I wont have my nieces here to play (they only live up the road) because they're the naughtiest kids i have ever met, they spit, swear, get...

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Oh y what a problem:( Maby you can help me with some advice?.

xXxMikesWifeyxXx @xXxMikesWifeyxXx (3072) • United States 23 Jun 08

Okay, I am single mom. my daughter is 3, and so far so good ive been doing really well with it.but now i have myself in a perdicament. i dont drive. i was never taught,so inorder for me to work i have to have transportation, i...

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Gemmygirl1 I think perhaps you should try something like a correspondence course, then you can study from home which would be easier. As for the transport thing - you should try & find a driving instructor who will teach you to drive, it can be costly but once you are...

24 Jun 08

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When should he walk?

kymber86 @kymber86 (165) • United States 23 Jun 08

My son is seven months old and crawla with his butt up in the air. He has started standing himself up on couches, tables, people and anything else that he can pull up on. My question is, when is he supposed to actually walk on his...

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Gemmygirl1 There is NO set time, if a child is ready early then there's nothing wrong with them at all. My daughter was doing the same things as your son & was an early walker but i have a nephew at the moment who was 1 in May & he still hasn't got the knack of...

24 Jun 08

Potty Training Isn't Working..

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 24 Jun 08

I've been trying to potty train my 2 year old for about a month or so. He's not really picking it up well. He has gone on the potty a couple times, accidentally. I tell him to sit on it many times a day, but he will just cry...

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Gemmygirl1 Ok, you really need to stop pushing, the more you push the more he'll not want to do it. If you continue to push you may scare him away from the potty completely & it'll take even longer. Obviously he just isn't ready to begin & he's trying to tell you that...

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My son and bonking his head

mariaboo1985 @mariaboo1985 (27) • United States 24 Jun 08

So i am just wondering does any one elses kids bonk there head on things alot like when they are frustrated or mad or throwing a fit I just want to know if I am alone on this issue and if im not than does anyone have any advice in...

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Gemmygirl1 I always thought it was weird when my daughter did it but i have come to realise that it seems perfectly normal - especially if they aren't yet old enough to communicate properly. My daughter has been doing it for a while now & has recently turned 2 -...

24 Jun 08

Grandmothers

krysi17 @krysi17 (234) • United States 19 Jun 08

I need some advice hopefully someone can help me out. Every time I bring my baby to see my boyfriends mother its like she doesn't even listen to me. I understand that obviously she has raised kids before. But I still don't think...

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motherhood

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Gemmygirl1 My Mother is very similar to this, the worst part is that my mother insists on routine visits - every other Wednesday. If your mother in law insists on ignoring you, then just let her know that you understand she raised kids of her own but you'd appreciate...

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