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• Can I continue a weight-lifting program throughout my pregnancy?
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• Should I do step aerobics with two risers or just one?
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• I work out a lot at home with videotapes. Can I keep this up?
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• Can I go backpacking at four months?
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• Can I still teach aerobics during pregnancy?
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• What exercises are OK to do in the first trimester?
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• How can I best physically prepare myself for a VBAC?
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• My family recently converted to vegetarianism, and we are having a hard time making the adjustment. Why is this such a difficult thing to do?
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• Can you recommend a good pregnancy fitness and exercise video?
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• Is my 3-year-old just intimidated at school, or does he need to see a speech pathologist?
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• Is TV really that bad for children? Should I really be concerned?
• How high should I let my heart rate get when exercising?
• Can I ski during pregnancy?
• Can I ski during pregnancy?
• How can I make sure my kids get cardiovascular exercise?
• How high can your heart rate get when exercising?
• What psychological effects does a closed adoption have on the adoptee?
• How can weight training affect my baby?
• Do you have any information on how weight training could affect our baby? Am Iable to continue weight training at a lower weight/higher reps?
• How can I tell my mom and dad that I wet the bed at night? I'm 15 years old.
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• Can I ski during pregnancy?
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• Should strength training be a solo regimen for kids or a family affair?
• I would like to ask my sister to surrogate a child for my partner and me. Any words of advice?
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• What are the guidelines to follow when choosing a doctor or a group of doctors?
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• Is it okay to do sit-ups during pregnancy?
• Is it OK to do sit-ups during pregnancy?
• I care for my elderly mother and sometimes I get very frustrated, though don't want to take it out on her. How can I release my frustrations without affecting my mother?
• I'm 39 years old. I've heard that the older you get, your eggs start splitting, increasing your odds of a multiple birth (which I would be very grateful for). Is it likely that I would have a multiple birth?
• My friend is an excellent stepmother. The other night the children's mother committed suicide in the same house as them. What do I say to them?
• I think it is important to have strong abs to help with delivery. What is your philosophy?
• What is the best time of the day to exercise?
• My husband and the father of the children passed away two years ago after a long battle with cancer. How do I move on with my life and happiness without compromising my children's?
• I am currently six and a half weeks along. I am an avid runner. Since I've gotten pregnant I cannot run anymore! When I do run, I get really bad pains in my chest. What's causing this cramping feeling?
• What can I do to increase my chances of having twins?
• My 3-year-old began to stutter after her dad's national guard unit was activated. What should I do?
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• What are the benefits of strength training for my already very athletic son?
• Can exercise be harmful to prenatal growth and development?
• Will my baby have insurance when he is born?
• When do we tell him of circumstances surrounding his adoption – that we are his grandparents, and his sister is actually his birth mother? HOW do we tell him?
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• What tests are done on the cord blood sample? Is MHCI typing included?
• How am I going to find peace and quiet with a new baby?
• How can I protect my sons from my soon-to-be ex-wife's drinking and anger?
• Can you recommend a good pregnancy fitness & exercise video?
• My child loves to jump. Does this help his development?
• We live in New Orleans, and since Hurricane Katrina my daughter has gained 50 pounds. What should I do?
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• Is there any evidence that shows that physical activity is important to the way kids learn?
• How do we talk to our 13-year-old daughter about her weight?
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• Where can vegetarians find support?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15 month old?
• I'm 17 and pregnant. What do I do, and how do I tell my family?
• Do you need a passport when traveling from Florida to Hawaii?
• I am pregnant with my fifth child. What are some things I can do quickly that will help keep my body toned?
• I am finding it difficult to bond with my newly-adopted child. Is this normal?
• What can I do to ease sickness and maintain muscle tone?
• What exercise can I do to make my butt more shapely?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• Is a 2-year-old too young to understand adoption?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• Help! My 8-year-old daughter has major behavior problems. What can I do?
• Is there a specific reason why parents often use a bassinet initially?
• How is the death of a family pet best explained to a 3-year-old?
• When will my toddler be able to bend over without falling over?
• Help! My 8-year-old daughter has major behavior problems.What can I do?
• Is Pilates a safe form of exercise during pregnancy?
• Isn't my 12-year-old too young to be picking one thing that she wants to do as an adult? How can I help?
• What should I look for on labels when shopping for food for my family?
• Is Pilates a safe form of exercise during pregnancy?
• How do I deal with my son stealing money from other family members?
• What can I do to keep my weight gain healthy?
• Can you help me with some ideas for wall art?
• My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
• Can I use ankle weights to increase the level of my workout?
• My daughter is cutting herself. Why is she doing this and how do I stop it?
• When do we find out how much the baby weighs?
• My 6-year-old still wets the bed every night. Will she outgrow this?
• Is it appropriate for an 8-year-old girl to sleep in her father?s bed?
• What can we do to get through to our 15-year-old about the importance of schoolwork?
• My 3-year-old hardly eats. How can I get him to eat more varieties of food?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• How do I breastfeed and feed my baby solid foods?
• My daughter is acting scared of growing up. Is that bad?
• My 2-year-old daughter used to be a good sleeper. She would sleep through the night fine, up until we started to have problems with her uncle. Is there any way I can make her relax and know that she is safe so she can return to her sleeping routine?
• My daughter is telling terrible lies. What can I do?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• How can we keep our baby from contracting every little virus that the older kids come in contact with at school?
• My 14-year-old is very hostile to my new husband. What can I do to help fix this so that we can be a family?
• What can I do to ease sickness and maintain muscle tone?
• What can I do to ease sickness and maintain muscle tone?
• Can you give me some ideas for fun and active games that we can play indoors?
• What is a concierge, and who should I tip at a family-oriented hotel?
• My 9-year-old has a friend who tells her that if she doesn't go to church, she will not go to heaven. Is this relationship going to harm my daughter?
• My husband is having an affair and not interested in reconciliation with me. How should I handle this situation with my teenage sons?
• Is breastfeeding in public illegal?
• Does conceiving one set of twins increase a mother's chance of having a second set of twins?
• How can a 10-year-old girl, a model daughter and A-student, turn into a rebellious, defiant, disobedient girl?
• Is it a good idea to give a 4-year-old an allowance?
• I want to try pumpkin out on my family. Is there anything I should know in regards to safety, such as allergies?
• When our grandchildren are visiting or they travel with us, should we have written documentation of permission to have them and to get medical attention?
• Can you tell me about Qigong?
• What are some ideas for homemade baby foods I can make for my 8-month-old grandson?
• My 19-month-old daughter's pediatrician advised that I stay with a friend during the weaning period. This is my second day away from my family, and my breasts hurt incredibly -- very engorged and painful. Any help for me?
• How will I be able to tell when I am ovulating?
• What are some positive ways to help wean my 15-month-old from the bottle?
• We have a strong history of diabetes in our family. How can I ensure that we are not at risk?
• What is the likelihood that I could conceive twins?
• Why is a healthy stocked pantry important?
• Is it normal for my 15-year-old son to not have gone through puberty yet?
• I am a healthy mother of three. Between school, family responsibilities and keeping the kids safe and healthy, I haven't been to the gynecologist or to any other doctor since my youngest was born three years ago. Do adults need well checks?
• My family is going skiing for the first time in New Mexico. What type of clothing should we take?
• I am about 12 pounds underweight right now. While everyone says they envy me, I don't feel very healthy and want to get to a normal weight before I get pregnant.
• Is it safe to continue weight training and nutritional supplements during pregnancy?
• What financial matters should be covered in a will?
• Is it safe to continue weight training and taking nutritional supplements during pregnancy?
• Do you have to sweat in order to lose weight when exercising?
• Can older children be traumatized by seeing their mother breastfeed a baby?
• Are yoga breathing techniques or exercises safe during pregnancy?
• My child has head lice. How do I clean and disinfect my home to get rid of them?
• What are some creative ways to display photos?
• Why are some parents using baby name consultants and how can I find one?
• How can I build muscle strength while expecting?
• My 2-year-old gets thrush every time she gets a cold or a new tooth. What could be causing it?
• How can I nicely turn down my mother’s outdated nursing advice?
• At what age do infants start teething?
• The nurse at my daughter's school told me to putVaseline in mydaughter's hair and leave it on an hour when she gothead lice. Does this method really work?
• I can't get my 5-year-old to stop swearing. What can I do?
• How do you make potato soup?
• I exercise three days a week and don't eat fast food more than once a week, but my doctor says my cholesterol is high. How can this be?
• What can I do if my husband will not correct his son?
• Our family's best friends are moving across the country. How can I help my kids cope?
• My child is 13 months old and is still not walking. I am very concerned since she has been able to walk with our help since she was 7 months old. Should I be worried?
• How contagious is the flu? How is it spread?
• I think my son has developed an eating disorder because a girl he wants to date only goes out with thin boys. What should I do?
• I have heard some people say that a pregnancy after a miscarriage increases your chance of having twins. Is this true (without fertility medications)?
• Are my kids being overstimulated with so many extra-curricular activities?
• My husband wants to name our baby after the city he was conceived in, but I'm not so sure. Is this a popular trend?
• What is an average fee for a Doula? Is this fee often covered by health insurance?
• What can I wear right after my baby's born?
• My toddler is not as talkative as the other children he is around that are the same age. Why?
• My daughter has started to use her adoption as an excuse for failure. How should I handle this?
• What can my husband and I expect at our first visit to our obstetrician?
• What are some advantages of having my baby at home?
• My 4-year-old has a hard time keeping a thermometer under his tongue. Can I take an accurate reading under the arm?
• My son is 17 months old, and he always has red cheeks. Is it dermatitis?
• How can I encourage fun family workouts?
• My 2-year-old's best friend is moving away with his mom, while the father will continue to live across the street. How do I explain this to my child?
• Why am I producing so much excess saliva?
• Is the first trimester a good time to start exercising?
• My 7-year-old daughter had two episodes recently where she felt like she could not get enough air. Could this be a sign of asthma?
• I'm an experienced cyclist. Can I continue during pregnancy?
• How do I actually feed my baby solid foods? Do I breastfeed after he finishes eating? How much do I give him?
• How can I get my daughters to organize their bathroom so we can keep it clean? There's makeup and hair products everywhere!
• Is it normal for a 4-year-old boy to occasionally dress up in his sister's clothes, then be ashamed when he's caught?
• How can a woman ensure her safety when staying at a hotel alone?
• Can I make and freeze my own waffles?
• What are some signs of stress to look for in a child's behavior when dealing with the death of a family, friend or relative?
• Should I allow my 3-year-old twins to select their own activities, or have more structure to get them ready for preschool?
• My 4-year-old has an invisible friend that she blames everything on. Should I be concerned?
• What could be causing my 2 1/2-year-old's back pain?
• Shouldn't asthma be treated with inhalers?
• What are some fun (and nutritious) sandwich ideas?
• Can you tell me the proportions to make homemade onion salt?
• My 16-year-old son left home. What would make a child from a loving Christian home leave to sleep on someone's couch?
• A dating jealousy has arisen between my twin daughters -- what should I do?
• My 3-year-old gets dry patches on his legs. What can I do?
• We've been trying to conceive for three years now. Our families do not know. Am I doing the right thing?
• What is an amniocentesis?
• My breastfed baby has loose bowel movements with no signs of sickness. Is this normal?
• My ex-wife and I have started seeing each other again. Should we tell the children?
• My husband and I are considering having a baby. What are the risks for mother and baby of accepting an epidural during childbirth?
• My 18-year-old daughter left home. How should we handle this without losing her?
• My grandchild lives in another state. What are some ways we can stay connected?
• When can I tell my kids about sex?
• My daughter decided that she doesn't want to live at my house anymore and is looking into her legal rights to move out. Have I lost her?
• What is postpartum depression PPD?
• Do you have any information on how weight training could affect our baby? Am Iable to continue weight training at a lower weight/higher reps?
• Why am I having postpartum pain in my pelvis?
• What is the treatment for postpartum depression?
• Is it normal to feel tired and depressed during pregnancy?
• How can I discipline without losing my cool?
• I've read that ketchup contains cancer-fighting lycopene. So it's OK to let my family eat as much as they want?
• How do I handle my 17-year-old niece who is 8 months pregnant and smokes cigarettes like a chimney?
• My 3-year-old son seems to constantly have a small, circular, itchy bald spot on his head. What could it be?
• I have heard that if you have a set of fraternal twins, the chances of you having another set are very high. Is this fact or fiction?
• My family is considering going vegan. Any tips?
• What is the Katie Beckett Waiver?
• Should we let the kids see us argue?
• I'm scared by the heavy topics that are facing my 10-year-old. How can I communicate about these issues with?
• My children love wraps in their lunchboxes. What are some creative filling ideas?
• My 17-year-old son just wants to socialize everyday! Is this abnormal?
• Can siblings, especially twins, develop their own language that only they can understand?
• Our 16-year-old son left home after an argument with his dad -- what should we do?
• My daughter recently started seeing a psychologist. Is it best she see him alone, or is family therapy more appropriate, even if the problem revolves around school?
• Can I NOT have carpets on my hardwood floors?
• Does exercise really increase your metabolism?
• How soon after birth can an infant safely travel by car and be around crowds of people?
• I find it strange that my 15-year-old daughter's bust would be so much smaller than mine. What is up here?
• Can you recommend any books to keep kids entertained while traveling?
• When driving long distances, what can I do to make sure my family is safe?
• How do I get my child to eat other foods besides peanut butter?
• My 3-year-old says all the time that he does not like his baby brother, who is 4 months old. What should I do?
• My 3-year-old grandson with PDD/NOS takes a long, late-afternoon nap. If we wake him, he screams and cries for the rest of the evening. Is this normal?
• Does premature birth affect speech development?
• Which part of the airplane is the safest in the event of a crash?
• Are some varieties of squash better for babies and toddlers?
• My 11-year-old hates gym class. How can I help her?
• I'm craving foods that I would not normally eat, which is alarming to some of my family due to spiritual reasons. What should I do?
• My stepdaughter has become isolated from the rest of the family. What can I do?
• When should you stop abdominal exercises after finding out you are pregnant?
• Will running affect my milk?
• How do I ensure that I don't gain unhealthy pounds when I get pregnant?
• My 18-year-old's personality has drastically changed and counseling efforts have so far failed. What should I do?
• My almost 5-year-old wets the bed. Should he see a doctor or is this normal?
• Is 3 months too late for a baby to develop colic, and is it possible for one twin to have colic and not the other?
• What are your thoughts about allowing a 5-year-old to continue to sleep with his parents instead of her own bed in her own room?
• My 3-year-old, who has advanced language skills, has decided to talk like a baby. Besides telling him to talk like a big boy, what can I do?
• Is it possible to ovulate and menstruate while breastfeeding a young infant?
• Is it safe to get a tattoo while I am nursing?
• Serious bee allergies run in our family. Is there anyway to know if our daughter has the same allergy? Can we prevent bee stings?
• How do I get my 17-month-old to stop hitting other children?
• I want to surprise my wife with a wonderful meal after our baby is born, but I don't know where to start! Any suggestions?
• My son says "um" a lot when talking. Any tips on getting him to stop?
• My daughter's boyfriend has been diagnosed with leukemia. I think that with or without the illness, the relationship is becoming too much of an obsession. Am I right?
• Where do we draw the line between not talking to strangers
• My 25-month-old daughter is very aggressive with other children. What should I do?
• Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
• My 3-year-old daughter has developed emotional problems. I am pregnant. Could this be related?
• Our 15-year-old daughter can't seem to stop following her urges and lying to avoid consequences. Is this normal teenage behavior?
• What is the best way to transition a baby from a crib to a toddler or twin bed?
• My new baby is very fussy and not sleeping well, which is getting my wife, who is recovering from her C-section, frazzled. How can I help my wife muster the stamina to make it through this time?
• I overheard my son and his friends using very derogatory terms to describe certain girls. Should I talk to him about it?
• What causes some children to have a fear of using the toilet for a bowel movement?
• My 2-year-old was potty training for almost three months, and then we had a new baby. Since then, he's reverted back to having accidents. What should I do?
• I have a teenager who is still wetting the bed. How should I approach her about this and what can I do?
• Could family worries be causing our childų night terrors or nightmares?
• How can I help my 4-year-old daughter understand that it’s OK for the baby to nurse, but it’s not OK for her to touch my breasts?
• How can I help my 6-year-old avoid being jealous of her younger, identical twin sisters, who get a lot of attention?
• Do you think kids can be raised to be moral and spiritual without religion?
• Are there wet nurses in the United States?
• Who is at risk for lead poisoning?
• After a miscarriage, how soon can I try for another pregnancy?
• My l0-year-old granddaughter's life lacks discipline when she is at her mother's house. Is it possible that this amounts to child abuse or at least neglect?
• What should I do about my child's lisp?
• My daughter had depression. Should I allow her to keep visiting an Internet support group?
• My 13-year-old son is preoccupied with sex and is looking for porn on the internet. He purchased condoms in a mall men's room just to try them but says he is not sexually active. Is this normal behavior or should I be concerned?
• How can I encourage my daughter to feel comfortable with her body?
• When should I start taking folic acid and does it build up in my system before it works?
• How do I help my 11-year-old realize she does not need to be perfect to be loved, accepted and beautiful?
• What can I do to stop permanent weight gain?
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• How can a travel book help me plan my next trip?
• My son is 4 years and 9 months old and has been diagnosed with ADHD. His doctor wants us to try Strattera. Is this overkill?
• Am I putting the fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 6 1/2 weeks?
• Should I wait to tell my son about his complicated adoption until he is 18?
• What can I do to stop permanent weight gain?
• When should I start to worry about my child's bedwetting?
• Will I be able to eat sushi when breastfeeding?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old who I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• Is it safe to take synthroid during pregnancy?
• Besides downhill skiing, which I know is not safe, what are my options while pregnant?
• Will picking my baby up and breastfeeding a lot spoil her?
• My daughter-in-law favors her mother over me as far as spending time with the grandchildren goes. What can I do?
• I am having difficulty finding time to workout and eat right. Do you have any suggestions?
• Do you think it's OK to tell a 5-year-old that his father, who is not living with us, has a drug problem?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old whom I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• Why does my 9-year-old suddenly want to use a baby spoon and sippy cup?
• What are my options for becoming pregnant after my tubes have been cut?
• I tried to interview a preschool teacher once, but she was too busy with the kids. Should I just forget interviewing her since she is obviously so focused on the kids?
• I have a 14-year-old daughter who is starting to hang around with angry kids, and she recently lied about her friend’s parents being home during a party. Do we tell her she can’t hang out with these kids, ground her permanently or move away?
• Is it OK to eat peanuts during pregnancy?
• Is it OK to eat peanuts during pregnancy?
• I have diabetes. How can I prepare for a healthy pregnancy?
• What is the likelihood that I have a serious fertility problem?
• My 15-year-old daughter doesn’t want to go to school or come home on time and is drinking alcohol and smoking pot. Is this the typical teen thing?
• My 3-year-old has become very stubborn since the arrival of the new baby. Is this just a phase?
• Is ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) a chemical imbalance or just a name for defiant children?
• My 3-year-old son has problems sleeping by himself. What should I do?
• Is it okay to eat peanuts during pregnancy?
• Am I putting my fetus at risk by running in a marathon at 61/2 weeks?
• I am flying to visit in-laws soon. Should I take my own car seat or is it OK to borrow my sister-in-law?s?
• I told my daughter that nobody is to be in the house but her when there are no parents home. She says I don't trust her. Can you help me?
• My daughter is 13, and she has the most beautiful mindset (about bedwetting). She can joke with her family and close friends; however, I know that this is troubling her a great deal. Can you offer her some advice or promise on if this can be corrected?
• My very thin 10-year-old has started saying she's fat and wants to go on a low-calorie diet. I know she's hearing this at school. What should I do?
• What can happen to someone who suffers from incontinence and who decides to remain indoors and not socialize for fear of leaking?
• I have a 7-year-old son who spoke more at 18 months than he does now. Is he autistic?
• My daughter is getting married and she wants both her adoptive dad – my husband – and her biological father involved. How do I guide her in this? How do we word things on the program?
• What will happen to my breasts after breastfeeding?
• Should I stop feeding my toddler diary products because of mad cow disease?
• Should I tell my 4-year-old son that the man Iŭ going to marry and the man he refers to as ôdadö is not his biological father?
• My 11-year-old son sometimes explodes emotionally. What can I do to help him?
• Some classmates are teasing my son, and I am worried my son will gain a negative image of our family and adoption. What should I do?
• How can my wife and I stop fighting over how to discipline our children?
• I have a 3-year-old who does not sleep at night, is on the go all day, does not listen when I try to make him mind, throws things, does not get along with other kids and will not take time to eat or go potty. Could my child have ADHD?
• My son enjoyed preschool, but now does not want to go."
• My daughter can't pay her rent. Do you think it would be a good idea for us to pay her rent?
• I was told to stop breastfeeding immediately, because it was not nutritious for my 8-month-old. Any suggestions?
• I've noticed a tendency for stay-at-home moms to act as "the" parent and treat the dad as a babysitter. My brother is treated this way. Should I say something?
• How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?
• Can a 7-month-old be taught to latch on and nurse?
• How can I keep my family safe while we are working out this winter?
• How should I tell my son about his paternity?
• My daughter's friend is making herself throw up. What should the family do?
• Is it normal for my daughter to have a hard time dealing with her period? What can I do?
• How do I get my 12-year-old stepdaughter to care about her appearance?
• I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
• My daughter is having a hard time dealing with her brothers joking about her period. How can I help?
• My daughter's birthday theme is Sesame Street. Any recipe ideas?
• Since my divorce, my 8-year-old has been wetting the bed. Any ideas on how to handle this?
• What can happen to someone who suffers from incontinence and decides to remain indoors and not socialize for fear of having an accident in public?
• My 11-year-old daughter's friend (13) was caught engaging in oral sex. What should I do?
• Which is better, to adopt domestically from the United States or to adopt internationally?
• What tests are given during prenatal care if you have diabetes?
• I feel my 11-year-old daughter needs to see a therapist, but my wife thinks I'm overreacting. What should we do?
• My 12-year-old has never been shy, but all of a sudden she is worried about people liking her. How can I help her?
• How should my girlfriend and I handle her 16-year-old abusive son?
• How many extra calories do I need take in to tandem nurse?
• What are the benefits or lack of benefits for a child continuing to nurse at 2 1/2 to 3 years old?
• Can I continue to breastfeed my first baby while I am pregnant with my second?
• Could you please list some foods that do contain all eight amino acids, therefore making them complete sources of protein?
• My husband is encouraging our 1-year-old to have a favorite blanket and take it with him everywhere because he thinks it's cute. Do you recommend this?
• My kids don't want to eat breakfast before school. Is it really that important?
• How can I tame my child's nasty attitude?
• How can I tame my child's nasty attitude?
• My child just doesn't seem like himself. Should I be worried?
• My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
• What effect does stress have on fertility and can stress cause miscarriage?
• What effect does stress have on fertility and can stress cause miscarriage?
• How can I prepare my 3-year-old for our family vacation so we all have a good time?
• How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?
• What kind of food do children prefer, and what is the biggest influence on their taste preference? Or is it from birth?
• My husband and I are discussing circumcision. What are the pros and cons?
• I have ovarian cysts. Will they dissolve on their own? Is there any danger in trying to conceive right now? Does having ovarian cysts decrease the chances of becoming pregnant?
• Is my child wetting the bed just to get attention?
• How do we soften our rule without feeling like we have lost control in our uneasy feelings?
• Why should I buy organic?
• I don't want to push my stepdaughter away, but she is irritating me beyond words. What can I do?
• My friend's son is allergic to dairy products and nuts. I would like to surprise him with a birthday cake. Any suggestions?
• Why can't I get excited about being pregnant?
• We have a 7-year-old son who bites his hand and finger all the time. What is the best way to receive help?
• How can I use resistance bands during pregnancy to get fit?
• My 12-year-old son does not want to move with us. Do you have any suggestions?
• I am pregnant with my second child and I'm extremely depressed. Is this normal?
• Do you think my daughters bad dreams are a normal part of childhood or a byproduct of the adoption?
• My 16-year-old is so rude and awful and out of control! Do you have any ideas or know of any places you can refer me to?
• My family loves take-out pizza, but I would love to try my hand at homemade. Do you have a recipe?
• My 5-year-old wakes up every 1-3 hours and comes into our room. What can we do?
• How can I help twin toddlers who refuse to speak?
• How can I make the transition back to work smooth for my baby and me?
• How can I prevent my newborn from being infected with lice?
• When it comes to speech issues, is there really a second, third or fourth child syndrome?
• My 6-year-old often sees her 8-year-old cousin playing like she's having a baby, and doing CPR and French kissing her brother. Is this normal sexual curiosity?
• We are considering adopting a child with severe language delay from another country. Will this affect how he learns English?
• My 3-year-old eats very few foods and will not try new things. What can I do?
• I've been told my daughter uses too many "filler words." What does this mean?
• Should parents avoid sending their children to public schools?
• What exactly is puberty?
• What’s an adoption homestudy?
• Do you have suggestions on what to do with several pounds of ground beef?
• My daughter is being bullied by a family friend. Do I speak to the other girl's mother?
• How can I increase "talking time" with my toddler to work on her language skills?
• Is my baby just really hungry or not getting enough to eat at each nursing?
• My 12-year-old is defiant and every form of punishment we have tried either only worked for a short time or not at all. What do we do?
• I don't have health insurance. How can I pay for my delivery?
• What discipline measures can I take to correct a 12-year-old child‘s bullying behavior towards his younger siblings?
• Can you recommend some healthy snacks?
• How can I ensure the safety of my children when traveling abroad?
• My mother-in-law is interfering with my role as a father. What should I do?
• How can I accept my 12-year-old stepdaughter after she has made horrible, untruthful accusations?
• How can I get my toddler to eat vegetables?
• Where are some family-friendly winter destinations for people who don't want to ski?
• Are there any foods that a nursing mother should stay away from?
• How are Staph infections transmitted and how can Iprevent them?
• Now that I'm pregnant, I don't have any kind of sex drive. I'm very concerned and hate to be touched. Is this normal?
• My 4-year-old throws tantrums about wanting an ear piercing. What should I do?
• Now that I?m pregnant, I don?t have any kind of sex drive. I?m very concerned and hate to be touched. Is this normal?
• I am considering gastric bypass surgery. Is this a good idea?
• My nephew does not like to talk in front of the family. Any ideas on how to encourage him to speak up?
• Now that my baby started eating solids, what is the role of breastmilk in his diet?
• What is farina? How can I incorporate it into my diet?
• Do you have any suggestions for managing thrush?
• What is the best way to punish a toddler?
• How can I get my two preteens to stop fighting so much?
• My daughter is shy. Today her teacher asked if I was aware of her "emotional immaturity." What should I do?
• How safe is Diclectin and what else should I try for morning sickness?
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• My 15-year-old spends so much time alone. Is this normal?
• How does a doula help with breastfeeding? Isn't that what a lactation consultant is for? Do they do different things?
• I have gestational diabetes and would like a chart of food values in order to plan my meals.
• Are there any foods I should avoid while breastfeeding?
• What are good activities for pregnant women during the long winter months?
• How can I help my daughter feel safe even when I'm not
• When should I start my baby on solid foods?
• How can I help my daughter feel safe even when I'm notaround?
• Is there a way to anticipate an incompetent cervix with a first pregnancy?
• Is there a way to anticipate an incompetent cervix with a first pregnancy?
• How do I know if furniture is quality furniture?
• I sometimes feel guilty when I just let my children play and do not join in. Should I always participate in their playtime?
• I am raising my children to be health conscious, but Halloween always throws me for a loop! Any suggestions?
• My nephew screams when he's given a bath.Do you have any suggestions on making bathtime more pleasant?
• What kind of services should an adoption agency offer post-placement?
• My 4-year-old daughter recently started preschool and she won't play on the playground with the other kids during recess. How can I help her want to participate?
• Can you recommend some fun musical games I can play with my toddler?
• How do I talk to my quieter 16-year-old twin daughter?
• How should I feed my baby if I don't want to breastfeed in public?
• To my utter dismay I seem to love one of my twins more than the other. Can I make myself love them equally?
• How can I help my girlfriend's 10-year-old sister who lives with her and who is struggling with bedwetting?
• Is my daughter's grieving process normal?
• Is my daughter's grieving process normal?
• What meals are good for a family with some vegetarians and some meat-eaters?
• I slapped my daughter, and she shoved me to the floor. This situation has gotten totally out of control, and I need some advice quickly."
• I have a 9-year-old boy who has exhibited some bully behavior on the bus. What should we do about the behaviors?
• My husband thinks we should trust our 13-year-old son, and when that trust is broken, we should not make a big deal out of it. Is he right?
• My 8-year-old is the youngest and tallest boy in his class.He does not have an aggressive bone in his body. I've encouraged him to play baseball and soccer, almost forcing him to finish the baseball season. Am I being too aggressive?
• Where do we draw the line between not talking to strangers and helping our neighbors?
• My 5-year-old has no interaction with her friends or teachers. Should I be concerned?
• My 15-year-old son incurred a $1,000 home phone bill. What should I do?
• My child is out of diapers but continues to wet the bed. Why are we still having the problem? How can we get this under control?
• My 15-year-old daughter admitted that her boyfriend has been coming over for several weeks while we are at work and that they have been having sex. Do you have any advice?
• My son was tested for autism, but I was told he has sensory integration (SI). In my search I've noticed Asperger's and SI behaviors are similar. What is the difference?
• How do I choose a financial advisor?
• Why does my child still wet the bed and what can I do about it?
• What can my daughter do to ensure that breastfeeding doesn't get off to a rough start?
• My 9-year-old stepdaughter recently told me that she and the neighborhood boy kissed. Is this normal?
• How dangerous is caffeine during pregnancy?
• What is postpartum depression and how can it be avoided?
• How dangerous is caffeine during pregnancy?
• Can I breastfeed three babies, and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• I trust my 16-year-old son, and I think that it's OK for him to go out on Fridays and Saturdays until 4 a.m. Am I out of my mind for giving my son that much credit and trust?
• Can women breastfeed three babies (I'm of medium build) and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• My son is 7. His behavior is terrible. He likes to tell other children to hurt others. How can I curb his behavior?
• Can you tell me some effective exercises for the Bosu Ball?
• How do we open our daughter's eyes to the social criticism of interracial dating and guide her toward other possibilities?
• What are the most serious childhood illnesses I should worry about with my child who is in daycare?
• How can I get my toddler involved in dance besides putting him in a class?
• Should I seek counseling for my rebellious stepdaughter?
• How do I get my 11-year-old and my 5-year-old to stop fighting every minute of the day?
• I am a vegetarian, but considering eating a little meat during my pregnancy for the baby's sake. Is this a good idea?
• My daughter shared a secret with me, and I kept the information from her father. I would like your opinion on how I handled the situation
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotionaldevelopment?
• Why is the quality of adult interaction so important for a baby's emotional development?
• What kind of support and information do teenagers need to breastfeed successfully?