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    I need a new type of friend

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    To the OP, I would've picked up on that kind of thing quickly. It drains me and leaves me feeling like everyone is just so negative and, more obviously, selfish.

     

    I've also wondered if it's my parenting style, my wanting to set a good example, and to 'do unto others', ... but then I think 'well why aren't other women thinking the same way too!' LOL

     

    Hope you find some sweet ladies.

    DD8 sooo doesn't pay attention

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    Hey guys, this might be my first time to start a topic, and I'm hoping y'all can give me some ideas. I have four children, oldest is almost 10. Second one is DD8. She's always been a dreamer and free spirit. I get that. But now as she's getting older, it's getting in the way of things. She doesn't pay much attention when I read SOTW and often can't narrate back to me things that the older one rattles off in no time. She fails to follow simple instruction like 'turn out the lights behind you", "brush your teeth and be in bed in 10 minutes". Her teacher in public school last year had pretty much only one complaint about my DD and it was that she didn't follow instructions or stay on task.

     

    She plays very well with others and can focus with them. She loves to draw and daydream. While she seems to not be paying attention, she does draw interesting conclusion and remarks on things in interesting ways.

     

    How can I coach her/train her to stay on task and to follow instructions? I think it's a skill she will need in the future.

    How on earth do you all do it??!

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    Congratlations on your newborn! Lots of practical and real advice given here. I strongly second the part about not worrying about an obstacle till you get there. By the time you're there things will look different and you will have a different perspective and even feelings. It'll work itself out.

     

    And, it's true that the under 5 timeframe is difficult b/c they are so dependent on you. When my oldest turned 8 life changed for me :)

     

    In the meantime, take it one day at a time.

    Toddler Toothpaste Dilemma

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    Seriously what is the deal with toddlers and toothpaste!!!

    In the one shared bathroom (girls') I've had to put the brushes and toothpaste way out of little toddler's reach. My older girls often forget and I'll find lil one roaming around with a tube of toothpaste hanging out of her mouth, or better, someone else's toothbrush bleck. It's a pain, but in the end the only way to keep it out of her reach is for me to check on it.

    Baby Sleep (pity party)

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    Courage for these difficult weeks. I have four, and they all need different things, however, babies can learn behaviors. My last one was similar to how you are describing yours, and the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder really improved her sleeping which helped her nighttime sleeps and my sanity.

     

    Consider training her to get used to certain things in order to sleep like a baby doll touching her cheek, you patting her back or legs, or letting her cheek touch your skin instead of nursing her (if unlatching her is waking her.)

     

    Also.... can you take a 'rest day' and stay in bed for a day with snacks, movies, books, and baby with you? This might help your body get some good rest. Are you getting enough vitamins, fluids, and food? I had to do that every so often and had forgotten about it by 6 months, but we still need to pamper ourselves... babies are tough!

    Where do you buy books? Want to order Xmas gifts and don't like Amazon anymore

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    I was in the same boat last week. I automatically went to amazon, but something made me compare prices on bn.com. It was cheaper on bn.com! After going into the store (and being horrified at their HIGH prices) I did find out I could get an Educator's card. So I got a 20% discount on Kumon workbooks, and then online I got about 10% off some of my order. THey choose what is eligible for discount or not. You also get free shipping with the Educator's card :)

    Laundry Detergent

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    I make liquid laundry soap:

    1 bar grated fels naptha

    1 cup borax

    1 cup washing soda

     

    Boil a large pan of water add all ingredients, stir until dissolved. Pour liquid into 5 gallon bucket, fill to the top with cold water, and let sit over night. In the morning I take a whisk to it. 5 gallons last me for about 3 months, and there are 6 of us. It works great in my HE machine, and does not bother mine or dd's sensative skin.

     

    Exactly what we do here. We are a family of 6 and I have a HE front loader. It works great. THis one is slightly different proportions than the Duggar recipe, and I've made both. They both work fine :)

    No Shampoo People!!

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    I'm a no-drop-out, too! I gave it a couple of months, I think. I did baking soda/acv rinse. Mostly, I didn't like that it still felt kind of dirty at the scalp. My brush was getting all this residue on it when I brushed and I felt like there was gunk on my scalp that was not getting off.

     

    To be honest, I also don't like to sit in a bath or to fool with my hair too much. I really wanted it to work and wonderd (still do wonder) how it looks in real life on someone who's been off of shampoo for years... should I try again?

     

    Btw, Katia, I looked at that link and ordered some samples too! Thanks!

    .............

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    Hi and welcome!

     

    I just learned about green smoothies and LOVE drinking them! Not so much for the taste, but for what's in it! The main idea is to make a smoothie with 60%greens and 40% fruit. I use water for the liquid and it comes out great. Always add a banana or avocado. Yum :) That can be made into a breakfast if youwant to add protein powder and make sure the calories are high enough. Otherwise, it's a snack for me :)

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