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THE QUESTION :

My daughter is eight months old and she is eating solid food three times a day. I have introduced her to different kinds of veggies and fruits and just started with chicken in a pureed form. When can I start giving her fish and yogurt? And what kind of fish is good to start?  
 
THE ANSWER:

Both yogurt and fish are wholesome good foods, but for a small number of kids they cause allergies. Ask your pediatrician for guidelines. If food allergies run in your family, you may be advised to hold off on dairy products (including yogurt) until 12 months, and fish until age three.

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Eileen Behan
THE QUESTION :

I'm 18 years old and I have a 5-month-old son with my boyfriend, who I live with. Though he treats me and the baby well, I've repeatedly caught him flirting with girls online. I've confronted him but he just denies it. How do I deal with this?
 
THE ANSWER:

Here's the deal: You had a baby with a teenager, and though you've been forced to grow up and take responsibility for another human being's life, your baby's father doesn't necessarily feel the gravitational pull of having to act like an adult in a grown-up relationship. This is because he's still a teenager. 

 

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Denene Millner
THE QUESTION :

My second grader always needs lots of encouragement to get up for school. Should I get him an alarm clock? I'd love to wake him more gently, but I've tried everything I can thing of. Any advice?
 

THE ANSWER:

As the mom of three rather balky waker-uppers, I feel for you. I bought an alarm clock for one of my kids. And he took to it with great enthusiasm, cheerfully setting the alarm for the next morning. Yes, it did manage to wake him. But then my son climbed back into bed and pulled the covers over his head. So, in all, a mixed verdict.

 

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Andrea Messina
THE QUESTION :

My 5-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter like to play in our backyard afterschool. But now that it's cold, they want to just stay inside and watch TV. How can I keep them active in the winter months?
 

THE ANSWER:

Even though it's cold outside kids can still get out and play. As temperatures drop and darkness starts earlier, it becomes more difficult to get kids outside to play. However, just about any game that can be played in the warm weather can be played in the cold weather.

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Curt Hinson
THE QUESTION :

What lunch can I pack for two very picky children? My twin sons are five years old and are just starting kindergarten. They do not do PB & J or deli meats. They love waffles, noodles, chicken nuggets, soup and cereal. These are not good for packing in a lunch box, though, so I have no clue what to do. 
 
THE ANSWER:

Years ago, I knew a mom who sent her kids to school with waffle sandwiches. Her kids liked waffles better than bread, and they were easy for her to prepare. She toasted the waffles, put on a few slices of banana and a little peanut butter, drizzled a little honey, made a sandwich and cut it into small squares. Her kids loved it. You could use cream cheese instead of peanut butter.

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