Mamá Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a right way to parent?

Is it possible to keep a clean house with small kids?

How do I settle the children at night?

What do I do when my child has a fever?

How can I find time to spring clean?

Do Kids Need a Clean Room?

Is there an easy way to teach my child about unacceptable behaviour?

How can I show my spouse that I still care?

What can I do about my aching back?

How do I use a rectal thermometer?

How can I childproof my kitchen?

How do I find time to do everything?

What do I need to do before surgery?

How can I get my kids to eat?

How do I freeze berries?

How can I get my child to eat?

How do I organize the household for a move?

How can I minimize clutter?

How do you start toilet training?

What are alternate uses for common household items?

How should I dress my infant for bedtime?

How can I deal with Mommy burn out?

Why do they make you not feed your child before surgery?

How do I prepare my child for surgery?

How do I get rid of that heavy, lingering, oily, fried food smell?

Should I wash strawberries before refrigerating them?

Is there any way to slow down how fast strawberries get mushy?

No bowel movements from an excllusively breastfed baby?

Do I have to isolate my child who has chicken pox?

Is there a best way to pack a suitcase?

How can I clean glass better?

How can I raise my kids to be honest and responsible?

When can resume normal activities after Caesarian section?

What can I do with ripe bananas?

When can I resume normal activities after C-section?

How can I tell if baby is dehydrated?

How can I prevent cracked nipples from breastfeeding?

How can I get my son to go to bed?

How can I get the kids organized to stay on time?

Why won´t my child use a toilet to pee?

How can I get my toddler to stay in his own bed?

We never spend time together. How can we change this?

How can I afford new clothes for my kids?

No bowel movements from an exclusively breast fed baby?

How can I limit television viewing?

Will my newborn catch chicken pox from me?

How can I help my child make good decisions?

How do I find out more about homeschooling?

How do I deal with anger?

Why is my child so clingy?

How do I cope with his tantrums?

What do I need to teach my child before tonsillectomy?

How can I stand sleeping in a hospital bed?

How can I cut my grocery bills?

How can I get more cooperation from my children?

How can I be sure my kids have the right values?

How can I prevent stains on linens and other fabrics?

How can I stop a child from being afraid at bedtime?

When can my child eat after throat surgery?

How can I reduce my electric bills?

Is there a best time to talk with teens?

How can I best organize my time to include everybody?

What is a niche?

When is there ever any time to talk with your life mate?

What can I do with all those crusts that the kids won´t eat?

How do I deal with people that disapprove of homeschooling?

What is a normal temperature?

How can I make the ´punishment´ fit the ´crime´?

Why won´t my baby sleep at night?

What food should I give my child with a fever?

Is there a right way to change diapers?

How can I cut down impulse shopping?

How can I help my son adjust to the loss of his father?

When do I start to read to my children?

How often should I change my bedding?

How can I involve my kids in gardening?

What are the complications of chicken pox?

Does you child ever question a decision you have made?

How can I get my kids to really learn?

How can I entertain early party arrivals?

How can I remove crayon from walls?

What can I tell stories about?

What should I cook tonight that is quick and easy?

How can you tell if you have rotten eggs?

Can I teach my kids to hang up their clothes?

Can I prevent sibling rivalry?

What activities can I offer kids on long drives?

What are alternate uses for common household items?

Is vinegar used for anything more than ´just´ cooking?

How long is chicken pox contagious?

When do kids stop believing in Santa?

How do I manage to do Christmas shopping with kids?

Do teens ever listen to their parents?

How can I get organized?

How do I deal with unbelievers of Santa?

Is there any way to prevent fingerprints on walls?

When should I start toilet training?

How can I prevent shrinking and ´bleeding´ of fabrics?

What is a good baby shower gift?

What time is a good deadline for a sleepover?

How can I treat post operative pain?

Is there financial aid available for stay-at-home moms?

Can I still do a recipe if I don´t have enough bread crumbs?

Are routines good for myself and my children?

Why is my child so clingy?

How can I provide a little light at bedtime for my children?

How can I prevent motion sickness?

How can I reduce my utility bills?

How do I pick the best gifts?

When do I start childproofing my home?

When can my daughter start dating?

How long do I need to keep the catheter after surgery?

How can I identify positive role models for my teens?

How can I keep tomato sauce from staining my containers?

How can I keep dust from settling?

How can I deal with the daily distractions?

How do I get started homeschooling?

Can anybody use those junk mail cd´s?

Wht does baby cry after breastfeeding?

When can my child resume normal activities after surgery?

Why does baby cry after breastfeeding?

Can I prevent bedwetting?

Can I get chicken pox as an adult?

Who wrote "youth is wasted on the young" ?

Is there an easy way to keep track of who to write thank you notes to?

How can I keep foods that should be refridgerated cold in lunches?

How do I keep my baby safe while changing diapers?

Is there an end to housework?

How can I get out of bed with all these attachments after surgery?

Why do I have to walk so soon after Csection?

How can I prevent resentment in my child?

How can I get my child to take medicine?

Can I stop everything from melting/warming when we go on a picnic.

How can I pamper myself without spending a lot of money?

How often should I clean my mattress?

How often should I flip and/or reposition your mattress?

How do I save half an avocado?

How can I help my children to recognize good role models?

How can I get my laundry brighter?

How long are shingles contagious?

How often should I breastfeed my newborn?

What supplies do I need to get ready for our first baby?

Why is my baby´s bottom all red, splotchy and painful?

Is there financial assistance available for disabled children´s needs?

What can I give as a (cheap) gift for relatives?

Can you suggest some safe summer activities for 3+ yr. olds?

What do you do when you hear "I´m bored"?

Is Home Schooling Legal?

Why do I give out loot bags at children´s birthdays?

How often should I change my dish sponges?

How do I teach eye-hand coordination?

How do I properly fit a helmet?

When do you introduce fruit juice to an infant?

How do I keep my child safe while bike riding?

What do I need to do to start a home business?

How many children should I invite for a sleepover party?

What is Depression?

When should I introduce a ´date´ to my children?

Can I catch shingles from someone else?

Should you combine Christmas with December birthday events?

What cleaning agents are non toxic?

How do I keep collars and cuffs looking new?

What costumes are safest for kids to wear?

When do I feed kids on Hallowe´en night?

Should children help plan their own birthday parties?

How do I clean straws and other tube shaped items?

How do I clean the tines of silver forks?

What´s a cute way to put candles on a birthday cake?

How can I remove soap scum from the tub?

How do I teach good toothbrushing habits?

Is there a good time to toilet train my baby?

When do I start tooth brushing for infants?

Are food cravings normal during pregnancy?

Is there any way to avoid ironing?

How can I get sand off a body, easily?

Is there a use for used bottled water containers?

Can I reuse the batteries from disposable cameras?

How can I keep mealtime peaceful?

How long will this bleeding go on after baby´s birth?

How can I find a babysitter for New Year´s?

What can I give a child age 4-6 for a gift?

How can I help my child adjust to me returning to work?

How do I keep drains from clogging?

How long does it take for the uterus to return to normal size ?

When is the best time to hold a baby shower?

Can I reuse egg cartons?

How can I deal fairly with sibling rivalry?

Can you tell me some crafts to do with the kids?

What kind of sunscreen do I need for my child?

How can I get my mums to bloom in the fall?

How do you prepare an avocado?

How do I remove multi-cooked food from the microwave?

How can I breastfeed discreetly in public?

Can you prevent birthday candles from dripping all over birthday cake?

What is a good costume for my two year old?

Is there a simple way to decorate for parties that is NOT a theme?

When should I send flowers?

Why does my child always walk on tiptoes?

How can I prevent my silverware from tarnishing?

Do you treat your children differently but fairly?

How many smoke detectors do I need in my house?

What can I do to relieve the itch of chicken pox?

What learning style is best?

How do I store homemade babyfoods?

What are tooth friendly snacks?

When should I teach my children about money management?

How do I prevent pansies from looking "leggy"?

What is an appropriate hostess gift?

Are there ways to find a babysitter for New Years?

Does having kids mean I have to give up New Year´s Traditions?

Won´t coughing break all my stitches after surgery?

How can I gefinancially organized?

What are some good time management tips for parents?

What are some good advice for moms?

How can I manage my time while running errands?

How can I keep my baby/child safe?

How do you evaluate a choice or dilemma?

What beverages can I serve to kids on New Year´s?

How do I store sleeping bags?

How do I preserve food?

How can I get my teen to cooperate?

How big is a uterus?

How do I find out what my child is feeling?

Can I prevent baby colic?

What is a reasonable cost to budget to create each loot bag?

Do I owe a loot bag to a child that missed the party?

What age group expects loot bags at birthday parties?

My child is terrified of white labcoats. What can I do?

Is home schooling expensive?

How often do you need to wash your hands?

Can you prevent catching a cold?

How long should you keep Halloween candy in the house?

Why is my newborn yellow?

What kind of activities do you reccommend for a sick child?

How does Chicken pox spread?

Will my child get scars from scratching Chicken Pox?

How do I keep track of clock changing days?

How do I start plants from seed?

What can I do to re-use gallon milk jugs?

Can I clean, or at least deodarize, goalie pads?

How do I prevent silver tarnish?

Can anyone breastfeed?

What is a reasonable number of children to invite to a birthday party?

What are some enviromentally friendly room deodarizers?

What products are safe for kids but great for floor cleaning?

What can I use to clean my toddler´s toys?

What do I need to do to get my property ready for trick-or-treaters?

How can I keep track of which (identical)cup belongs to who?

Where can I get more breastfeeding information?





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