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Anonymous asked at 11:05 PM September 16, 2009

Did you have a birth plan for your labor and delivery?

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Parents Ask asked at 11:43 PM September 22, 2009

My 20-month old son isn't speaking any words yet. I am a little concerned!

10 answers

Aarti Jayaraman asked at 11:13 PM September 25, 2009

What to do if husband and wife don't agree on circumcision? Who decides?

Anonymous asked at 4:08 AM October 13, 2009

What are the best war boardgames that a 7-year-old can play?

11 answers

Ken Y asked at 7:04 PM October 9, 2009

Are prescription drugs the only answer to postpartum depression and anxiety?

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meredith winn asked at 12:55 AM October 9, 2009

Allowance - Given to kids for chores done around the house or just because?

Parents Ask asked at 12:46 PM September 17, 2009

Calling parents with toddlers who love iphones - What apps are good/appropriate for toddlers?

Romi Lassally asked at 4:21 PM October 26, 2009

A mom friend of mine told me she keeps a monitor in her 6 year old daughter's room ON ALL THE TIME - unbeknownst to the kid. This feels like unecessary spying to me! Is this wrong?

Parents Ask asked at 9:20 PM September 30, 2009

I have read so much about labor/ birth. What happens immediately after the birth? Do I get to spend time with the baby or will she be whisked away for check ups/ vaccinations?

Parents Ask asked at 10:40 PM September 29, 2009

One of my kid's friends has divorced parents. When the child comes here for a playdate or sleepover, the parental instructions come x 2 and conflict. I hate to choose which one to "follow". How can I politely ask them to get it together!?

Momfluential asked at 7:41 PM October 8, 2009

I am having a hard time monitoring my 12 y.o.'s homework and find he is not turning in assignments or he does the work and 'forgets' to turn them in. I think its partly an organization issue.Anyone have any tips to help him get better organized?

Anonymous asked at 5:43 PM October 5, 2009

I'm a smoker, but don't want my kid to be. I've tried quitting but get so sick I can't function. How can I make sure Jonathan doesn't pick it up when he's older?

Rob Bergma asked at 11:02 PM September 25, 2009

Do you read your kids' emails or ichats? Is this an invasion of their privacy or are you just trying to keep them safe?

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Parents Ask asked at 9:11 PM September 30, 2009

How can we break the REALLLY BAD habit of our daughter wanting to crawl into bed with us! We never were good with the "cry it out" method and now she doesn't want to sleep in her own room. Matters have been made worse by having a parade of house guests

Beth Le Manach asked at 10:24 PM September 25, 2009

Your kids never used to fight -- now they are going at each other every day. How do you deal with sibling bickering and rivlary?

Parents Ask asked at 1:51 PM October 4, 2009

I like my talk radio on the way to work. But 3 days I week I drop my 2 year old off at grandma's on the way, and the discussion on air can get a bit child-inappropriate. As an infant he had no idea what was going on so it didn't really matter. At what age

Rob Bergma asked at 10:04 PM September 25, 2009

My 11 yr old wants to watch Desperate Housewives AND Real Housewives. I'd rather her watch neither but am wondering if a compromise is letting her watch one, not both. I think the Desperate housewives are the lesser of two evils...but don't know for sur

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Romi Lassally asked at 3:20 PM September 30, 2009

My wife is getting tired (and a little cranky) during her last trimester - I need suggestions for ways to cheer her up!

Parents Ask asked at 4:29 AM September 30, 2009

How do you get a 4 year old to not throw temper tantrums about what she's wearing? I have a 4 (almost 5) year old girl. She has always had problems controlling her emotions, but one big area is what she wears. She is EXTREMELY picky about clothes. Sh

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Reshmaa Singh asked at 10:30 PM March 4, 2010

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Anonymous asked at 1:36 PM March 3, 2010

I found a disturbing note in my teenagers room. It looks like from a boy who is breaking up with her because he wants more pda. How do I handle it?

concerned mom asked at 3:34 PM March 2, 2010

Which classic musical should my child be watching?

Dear Old Dad asked at 11:44 PM March 1, 2010

Should I make my own baby food or buy the jars?

Anonymous asked at 11:38 PM March 1, 2010

Why not?

Anonymous asked at 10:36 PM March 1, 2010

I have a 4 month old girl who was never a good napper but it is becoming a bigger problem than ever now that she is more active and getting exhausted. The car or stroller used to work and now that seems to be taking longer to get her to sleep and she stil

Sarah Minihane asked at 6:40 PM February 28, 2010

what is systitus

Sally Hopper asked at 3:50 PM February 24, 2010

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Sally Hopper asked at 3:50 PM February 24, 2010

My 2 yr old sleeps in her own bed, but wakes 4 or 5 time a night and needs me to lie back down with her each time till she falls asleep which can sometime be up to half hour. What can i do?

Anonymous asked at 4:48 PM February 22, 2010

(1)We are blessed by baby girl two months back. My kid and wife both are healthy and normal. I would like to resume my sex life. Is it safe? (2)Which contraceptive should we use to avoid pregnancy? Will it affect on breast feeding, if my wife will use an

Anonymous asked at 4:36 PM February 20, 2010

Who do you use for nanny payroll taxes?

Anonymous asked at 9:44 PM February 17, 2010

How do I deal with a parent glaring and making rude comments about my 4 year old because he took off his socks for a minute at an indoor kid area?

NatalieZ asked at 11:08 PM February 16, 2010

How much can I carry or lift my 23-lb toddler if I get pregnant again? She needs help going down the stairs and into her crib.

bbnlgb asked at 7:24 PM February 15, 2010

i have a son that has been diagnosed with adhd over 2 years ago in the 2 years i have red all the books and i strongley follow dr thomas phelans technics like a bible my question is how do u try to explain to proffestional bodys about adhd when they say

Angela Stott asked at 2:42 PM February 11, 2010

Can yelling at your kids harm them?

Teri Bieber Levy asked at 8:14 PM February 10, 2010

My 5 month old son likes tv, is this bad?