My preschooler is getting just old enough to have a proper social life (playdates, birthday parties, etc.). I've got some specific questions about the parental etiquette expectations surrounding these kiddie get-togethers.
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posted by Bardolph
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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Tell me about your daily schedules, parenting logistics, etc., with a newborn
plus a toddler or older child.
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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What are some rhyming kids' books (4-7 yrs) that are actually enjoyable for the poetry, as well as the story and pictures?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jul 13, 2012 -
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Please recommend small, pretty gift ideas (preferably personalized!) that I can hand-make as new-baby, birthday or Christmas presents for small children.
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posted by Bardolph
on Feb 7, 2011 -
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My baby is terrified of her grandfather. What can we do to get her to like him a bit better?
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posted by Bardolph
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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Our new house has a steep steep staircase. What are some ways I can make this feature safer for my family, and especially for our soon-to-be-toddling baby?
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posted by Bardolph
on Aug 11, 2009 -
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Trying to decide just how close to move to our kid's (very enthusiastic) grandparents. If you've experienced the childrearing-with-nearby-grands situation (as kid, grand OR parent), how did it work out? Any advice on encouraging involvement while still maintaining boundaries?
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posted by Bardolph
on Jun 4, 2009 -
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Kid's due this spring, and we've amassed huge piles of used baby gear. What are some safe disinfecting procedures that will reliably rid all this stuff of any lurking mold, bacteria AND viruses?
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posted by Bardolph
on Feb 11, 2009 -
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