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While I can't imagine that a convict would be able to take care of kids while behind bars, there are cases where a man accused of killing his spouse still has custody of the children during the murder trial. And, I was wondering...

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Do you think a man should get custody of his kids if he kills his wife?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 17 Jul 07

on cafemom this girl basically had the nerve to say b/c her man is a military man his job is harder than my hubby's and i have no right to talk about the heat my man works in! i'm sorry but my man works his butt off everyday in...

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this girl...

mgmagana @mgmagana (3618) • United States 10 Jul 07

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Did your parents constantly rehash the past?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 5 Jul 07

When you were a kid, did your parents constantly bring up your past mistakes? Or, did they forgive and forget and let you move on?

Yesterday my little girl grabbed the big cat and proceeded to pick at his nose. When I asked what she was doing, she informed me matter-of-fact like that the cat had a booger and she was going to remove it. I did my best to...

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Can you pick cat boogers?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 5 Jul 07

cute kids contest

When I was a kid my mom would shush me in a very loud embarrassing whisper, which I am sure everyone heard. And, I always wondered if she actually thought she was being discreet. Nowadays, if I am going to say something to my...

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Does anyone whisper in public?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 5 Jul 07

Whenever my little kid acts up and won't listen to me, I tell my husband that he needs to put his foot down. And, so he talks to her and she calms down. H ow do you handle situations where your child won't listen to you? Do you...

How would you handle this situation?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 5 Jul 07

My little girl just found out that her bed is more like a trampoline. And, now everytime I turn around she is jumping on her bed. So, far she's broken one bed, and I'm afraid she will end up falling off the bed onto the stone tile...

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How do you keep your kids from jumping on the beds?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 5 Jul 07

Today as I was mopping my kitchen floor, my three year old kept running across it. And, I asked her at least ten times to leave and not walk on the floor. I was simply afraid that she would fall on the slippery surface. But, she...

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How do you keep your kids off the wet kitchen floor when you are mopping?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 3 Jul 07

Yesterday my daughter insisted on lots of milk before lunch and supper and later refused to eat her food. She nibbled at her dinner and only ate a bite of hotdog and later some doritos. I have made that mistake before by giving...

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What would you do if your kids wanted sweets instead of real food?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 3 Jul 07

When I was a kid, the pediatrician told me not to put anything sharper than an elbow in my ear. How strange is that? Who would put an elbow in their ear? What's the strangest advice you've ever received from your child's...

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Can you put your elbow in your own ear?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 29 Jun 07

doctors advice

Awhile back I read a newspaper story about a boy who was abducted from a school bus stop. Later he freed himself from captivity and was returned safely to his parents. He said that he was so prepared because he watched McGuyver...

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What should a child do if...

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 27 Jun 07

When should you start telling your kids that Easter Bunny and Santa Claus are not real?

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Is Santa Claus real, Mommy?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 27 Jun 07

When I was a little girl a friend of our family would put my hair in french braids. And, it was so comfortable and cool, especially on hot summer days. I'd love to put my three year old's hair into french braids, so that she...

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Does anyone know how to french braid a toddlers hair?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 25 Jun 07

One of the local moms in our neighborhood told me recently that she is planning to take her entire family, including a six month old boy, camping once the weather is warmer. And, I was wondering, is this safe? Wouldn't a newborn...

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Can you take a newborn camping?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 25 Jun 07

My little kid used to have the funniest habit of saying, "Calm it down!" to anyone that would speak above a whisper in her presence. It was too hilarious. Now, she's likely to tell me that she's going to pick me up and put me in...

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What's the cutest thing your kid has said this week?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 25 Jun 07

Today I asked my daughter if she felt glum, and she gave me a strange look as if I'd grown an extra head off the side of my neck. And, then I realized that glum was one of the words she hasn't yet added to her vocabulary. So, I...

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Do you use big words around your kids?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 24 Jun 07

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Would your child be safe if...

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 23 Jun 07

Would your child be safe if you fell asleep on the couch and let them run around inside your house alone, unsupervised? Growing up, my mom did that all the time. And, we just figured it was normal mom behavior. But, now that I'm a...

Today my three year old was acting surly and talking back a lot. So, I tried all my best super nanny tricks, but with no success. And, even gave her one of my patented, never fail, "Excuse me!" mom phrases. When that didn't work,...

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Smart kids and the moms who love them!

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 22 Jun 07

Some days my little girl is the sweetest angel. On her good days she's helpful and fun to be around and always polite. But, on other days she is anything but sweet and polite. I'm not sure if she's just having a bad day, or if...

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Some days she's nice and some days she isn't!

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 21 Jun 07