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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

My last baby that I had never ate baby food. We kept trying but he would not eat it. I told the doctor and the wic people but they said that it happens sometimes. So I had to start feeding my baby our food when he was 4 months...

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baby food

sweetmom3 @sweetmom3 (43) • United States 15 Jul 07

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How do I say no to my three year old without getting a tantrum?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 8 Jul 07

My three year old is going through a very difficult stage right now. Whenever she wants something, she demands to have it immediately. And, she won't take no for an answer. She'll just keep asking until she gets it. Or, she'll get...

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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...

funny things kids say

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

Sometimes when my little kid gets tired, she becomes very smart mouth and talks back. I'm sure I'm not alone on this. Most kids smart mouth at some time or another. But, I was surprised when talking to other local moms that most...

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Smart mouth kids and the moms who love them.

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

When I was having trouble nursing my baby, a friend of mine told me that she used Blessed Thistle, which is some kind of herb or root. I never used it, but thought I might try with the next baby. Have you ever used it, before?...

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Does Blessed Thistle work to increase milk production while nursing?

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

pregnancy information

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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

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...

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

What do you think of when you hear that someone is a liberal mom? How about strict mom? When I tell friends that I'm a liberal mom, I find that I get all kinds of bad reactions. I'm sure these friends just assume that I allow...

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What do you think of when you hear that someone is a liberal mom?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Jun 07

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At what age did you stop thinking of yourself as a child?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Jun 07

At what age did your mom and dad stop treating you like a little kid?

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What color best describes your child's personality?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 28 Jun 07

I'd have to say that fire engine red is the color of my kid's personality. Her personality and moods burn bright where ever she goes. She's hard to miss. And, then on some days she's mellow like the color yellow or lavender. I...

What should a child do if...

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

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...

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