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19th June 2013, 09:33 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread 21 month old still wakes up once a night in Gentle Parenting

Hi everyone, It is quite normal for a two year old to not sleep through the night. However, 'sleep training' books and websites would often have...

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19th June 2013, 09:17 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Health Professionals supportive of vaccination alternatives in Vaccination

I'm sorry your doctor did not respect your rights to vaccinate your children as you see fit. What a shame he didn't support you with your decision....

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19th June 2013, 09:10 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread How do you deal with criticism? in Vaccination

Dear mumof3, It's great to read your post - you sound like a wonderful mum who makes decisions led by your children's needs. What a shame that the...

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19th June 2013, 06:15 AM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Use of Diaper 24/7 for baby boy in Gentle Parenting

It depends on what type of nappy you are using as to how often they need changing. Generally speaking, disposable nappies don't need to be changed as...

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18th June 2013, 08:28 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Proper Nutrition/Diet For Fostering A Healthy Lifestyle to a Developing Toddler in Health and Wellbeing

Hi Adam, Yes we are fans of smoothies in our house! A great way to get toddlers to enjoy drinking more fruit and vegetables. Our favourite...

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18th June 2013, 08:24 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Red Raspberry Leaf Tea and Labor in Health and Wellbeing

Hi suricruise, I'm glad you found the information on red raspberry leaf tea useful. Please do post if you have any specific questions on this. ...

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18th June 2013, 08:14 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Nutrition For Kids in Health and Wellbeing

Hi, I am just following up on this post as I know the eating habits of young children can become a worry for some parents. Most young children...

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18th June 2013, 04:15 AM

ljmarsden replied to a thread What's your one piece of positive advice about preparing for birth? in Pregnancy

Yes - my doula focussed on preparing me for the birth I hoped for whilst talking through the other possibilities that could occur in birth and I was...

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18th June 2013, 04:04 AM

ljmarsden replied to a thread Anxious mum in Birth Trauma

Dear Katstribe, I'm sorry to hear about your last birth experience. It must have been a scary time for you. I just wanted to second the advice...

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17th June 2013, 08:32 PM

ljmarsden replied to a thread blocked nose in Ask the Midwife

Hello, I am an Audiologist (hearing specialist) and have often seen babies in the clinic with a blocked/ snuffly nose so I thought I would respond...

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