#asklaurie

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, We have one child now, 5 months, and hope to have another by the time he is 2. In terms of emotional development, when would you say are the most important years to be home with your children? Assuming that it's not possible to be... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/IFoBpQ

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, My 18-month-old daughter had her first school day today. I left fast in the very beginning of the day, when I returned 3 hours later she was crying unstoppably and was devastated. She fell asleep on the way home, so it all tells me that... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/IfH4IE

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, I am nearing my breaking point. A year and a half ago, I married the father of my two stepsons, now 5 and 6. It has been half a year more than that that I have been known as their "mommy," but it wasn't until... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/17IxgTs

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Hi Laurie, I have 8-year-old girl who refuses to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Doesn't even try it. Any advice on how to get her to eat turkey? Normally I wouldn't care. However, my whole family is there for holiday dinner. They want her to eat some and... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/18ohmIH

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, I'm home with my six-month-old and I'm very bored. I looked forward to being home with my baby so much, but now it seems like we don't do anything but sit around the house. What are some fun family activities when you have a six-month-old?... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1hq6cfO

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, My brother-in-law, who I don't really get along with, got married this weekend. His new wife is really nice, and has been helping make him less of a jerk. Anyway, his mother, my mother-in-law, is still difficult and mean. During the reception, she starts complaining... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1efEGj0

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Hi Laurie, My in-laws recently built a pool and once they are able to use it, they plan to have our kids over to swim (ages 3 and infant).   I've tried explaining that I have certain "expectations" that they pay attention to the kids, never let... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1aMBkyX

by Laurie Gelman posted in Tips & Tricks Dear Laurie, Please help! My son loves to run straight to the street as soon as his feet hit the sidewalk outside our front door. We don't have a sidewalk on our side of the street. So when we take a walk, I cross over the street... Read more » Want to get the full story? Click on the headline above. And thanks for reading the BabyCenter Blog. http://bit.ly/1dIcu8f