What is this German hairstyle? As seen recently in Berlin on a hip young man and not-hip young child, it seemed shorter on the top than on the sides but not a mullet (my memory is a little hazy), like it must have been a traditional quick n' easy home haircut possibly done with clippers but not something I've ever seen in the states. Bonus: how do you achieve this hairstyle?
posted by ennui.bz
on Dec 7, 2011 -
7 answers
Is pregnancy a pre-existing condition if you're moving from a country with national health insurance?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 2, 2011 -
10 answers
Please help me figure out *cheap* gifts for a ton of nephews and nieces. Caveat: I want to buy gifts, but I don't want to spend too much or work too hard.
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posted by devotion+doubt
on Nov 27, 2011 -
52 answers
Help us keep our sanity! What can we do with a hyperactive 2 year old in Boston on Thanksgiving?
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posted by synapse
on Nov 23, 2011 -
11 answers
I need advice on how to raise disciplined, well-behaved children.
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posted by zarq
on Nov 23, 2011 -
47 answers
What activities shall I take my two years old to? I have been getting great answers here over the years. thanks all!!
my son is about two and half now. my wife stays home, so he is not going to day care.
weekends are all about mall shopping and eating out, and not much else. i have this concern that we may miss out some great activities for a kid at his age.
welcome any suggestions on what we should be doing to give my son a great time....
location: NYC
posted by kingfish
on Nov 22, 2011 -
19 answers
My 6-year old nephew is currently obsessed with space travel. Having nerdy parents & grandparents, he already owns two supersized model rockets, and a whole shelf of books about the Moon, planets, and space in general. With Christmas approaching, I'd like to give him something different-but-related. Ideas?
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posted by M.
on Nov 16, 2011 -
30 answers
Looking for a printed explanation to give to my son and ex-daughter in-law why using their kids as cudgels against the other is bad for the kids.
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posted by Pecantree
on Nov 13, 2011 -
7 answers
What kind of activities can I put my daughters in that, if pursued to a certain end, have the potential to end up on a resume? Example: “ability to swim” is not something you’d put on a resume. But “Certified Lifeguard” is.
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posted by yawper
on Nov 4, 2011 -
55 answers
I know I'm a chronically early planner, but bear with me. I have two questions about the upcoming holidays:
1) Organizations similar to
this one that sends shoe boxes of toys to needy children.
2) Random acts of anonymous kindess but AT WORK.
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posted by librarianamy
on Nov 3, 2011 -
8 answers
How do I become more successful or popular with children? I love kids, but I don't know how to act around them.
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posted by bradly
on Nov 2, 2011 -
30 answers
A friend is getting divorced. He has been married about 8 years and has 3 kids under 6, one who is just months old. He and his wife are amicably dealing with this so far, though this was just determined yesterday. What advice do you have for him?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2011 -
21 answers
Movies that I can watch with my two-and-a-half year old, that
both of us can enjoy?
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posted by zardoz
on Oct 21, 2011 -
45 answers
Help me teach my 7-year old to SEE! I love my 7-year old son beyond words. He’s creative, cheerful, smart, and loving. However, he truly doesn’t
see the world around him. My 4-year old daughter is much more aware of her surroundings. I don’t want to change him, just help him learn how to open his eyes and be more aware of his environment. The fact is, I have been the same way he is for most of my life, and I’ve learned recently that life is not only easier but more fun when you’re aware of your surroundings. I’d rather he not have to wait 30 years to improve.
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posted by zachawry
on Oct 21, 2011 -
21 answers
I have a little niece, just over a year old. Recommend some storybooks with feminist themes, or just generally strong female characters!
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posted by torisaur
on Oct 10, 2011 -
24 answers
I'd like to find a laptop for my son (age 9) so he can play Flight Simulator X to his heart's content this Xmas. Here's the hurdles: I know NOTHING about laptops and I have very little money to spend. Help!
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posted by biddeford
on Oct 3, 2011 -
7 answers
Can I travel with my son to the States and then back to Europe, while Mom stays home with sis?
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posted by rudster
on Sep 26, 2011 -
13 answers
I am a 25 year-old gay(-ish?) male living in New York City. Perhaps uncharacteristically, I have a really strong drive to have kids (of my own) and really want to do so in the next five or ten years. I'm torn about how to get there though, given relationship difficulties that hinge largely on unresolved issues relating to my sexuality. Warning: TL;DR potential, but significant context is necessary.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 25, 2011 -
21 answers
How can I ensure my kid isn't being penalized for his disabilities in school? He's a 13-year-old 7th grader who's been diagnosed with OCD and ADHD (hyperactive type) and is on meds (and receives therapy as needed) for both. He is a reasonably smart, very chatty little dude.
In a recent discussion with one of his teachers, I discovered that he's being penalized and verbally reprimanded for calling out in class.
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posted by kinetic
on Sep 25, 2011 -
34 answers
My five year old son is obsessed with Angry Birds. Suggest some ways that I can use the obsession to teach him a little tiny bit about physics.
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posted by anastasiav
on Sep 21, 2011 -
15 answers
Visiting the
Maker Faire NYC this weekend with a couple of really bright kids, 8 & 12. It looks like we can go one of the days. Any advice?
posted by R. Mutt
on Sep 16, 2011 -
3 answers
I am looking for the name of a toy that we used to play with a lot when we were growing up.
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posted by dbirchum
on Sep 9, 2011 -
11 answers
Parents (or others who clothe children) of Mefi - I need your help. Solid colored hoodies, unadorned, for small children/toddlers? Sizing question as well... please help a crafty non-parent?
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posted by librarianamy
on Sep 6, 2011 -
18 answers
Working Mums: please help me to feel good about going back to work after 2.5 years off. I have two lovely boys, aged two and four. I've also got a new job starting in two weeks. I was so excited to get the job two months ago, and now, I just don't want to do it.
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posted by dimon
on Sep 6, 2011 -
11 answers
My 7-year old daughter is afraid of a child with a facial deformity at her school. Does anyone have suggestions for helping us overcome this?
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posted by astrid
on Sep 4, 2011 -
35 answers
Do very young children (she's 20 months) need--as in absolutely required, not simply 'discretionary,' 'recommended,' or 'helpful'--any sort of identification in order to board a domestic U.S. flight and fly in a parent's lap?
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posted by resurrexit
on Aug 31, 2011 -
14 answers
Ever heard of a Leap Pad? We have a few that we picked up at garage sales and such. The pen no longer works. How can we fix this? More inside.
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posted by Spyder's Game
on Aug 29, 2011 -
7 answers
Dating filter: The women I tend to feel most connected to pretty much all want to have children. But I don't. Or at least, I mostly don't. How do I deal?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2011 -
48 answers
I live in NYC, where there are classes for children starting at birth. Baby yoga and soccer for 18 month olds and visual art as soon as they can stand. What are the best ages to start learning specialized things (assuming one is interested), like piano, ballet, swimming, baseball, soccer, chess, trapeze, animal husbandry, foreign language, martial arts, theater, etc.? I took gymnastics when I was nine and found that anyone who was competitively good at it had begun at six.
posted by xo
on Aug 22, 2011 -
17 answers
My four-year-old daughter got a haircut the other day, and as part of the haircut, the stylist sprinkled what looked like glittery talcum powder on her face and hair. She loved having "sparkles" on her face and hair all day and was sad when she had to wash them off in the bath. I'm not sure how this stuff works, but is there anything affordable and low-maintenance that I can get for her to help get her sparkle back?
posted by AngerBoy
on Aug 22, 2011 -
15 answers
What are some good English-language TV shows for toddlers where the characters aren't speaking in overly affected voices?
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posted by holterbarbour
on Aug 18, 2011 -
25 answers
YANML and I'm not looking for legal advice but I'd like to know what rights/entitlements a stay-at-home mom of two in California has when her husband of 13 years walks out on her.
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posted by spare sock
on Aug 15, 2011 -
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