Mom's Talk

April 12: Janel Asks: Where are the best local places to take toddlers when the weather is not so great?

April 5: Carol Asks: Where do you find good babysitters and what is the going rate? Do you pay more for more than one child? Do you include in that pay equation the fact that an older child will be at home who bristles at the notion that he/she needs a babysitter but who isn’t up to taking care of a baby him/herself?

March 29: Tonya Asks: It is sad that a Fairfax County High School student ended his own life after the school suspended and subsequently expelled him.  It was the first time he had ever been in trouble, and he was guilty of buying a legal substance that looked like an illegal one.  

I am wondering how Prince George's County/Hyattsville schools determine what kind of corrective or disciplinary action to take. Are there guidelines for first, second or third offenses? Are there specific activities that carry a certain penalty?

March 22: Jessica Asks: How do you moms and dads feel about the updated car seat standards-recommending children stay rear facing until they are two?

March 15: Jessica Asks: What humidifier do you recommend for babies/children?

March 8: Anne Asks: Have you ever insisted your child stick out a difficult activity? How did that work out?

March 1: Jessica Asks: How do you know when or if your children are ready to go away to college?

Previous Posts:

Jessica Asks: Does anyone have any good toy suggestions for entertaining a 15 month old on an airplane?

Bailey Asks: Although the County's call is based on the information available hours before school starts, what considerations do you wish they would take into account before declaring a snow day? Do you think they should make the call later in the morning, or is finding out early critical to your family's transportation plans?