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Expertise
I can answer questions about children from newborn (including preemie) to preschool. I can also try to provide emotional support for people who have had a stillborn child. I am a stay-at-home Mom who also does property management for an investor.
Experience in the area
I have 4 children - 2 daughters born November 2004, November 2005, a son born September 2008 and a son born in September 2010. My daughter born in 2005 was a preemie (3 months early) and I also had a daughter stillborn in 2006 and a miscarriage of a daughter in 2009.
Organizations
I am a lifetime member of Business Professionals of America.
Education/Credentials
I have a diploma in Child Day Care and an Associate Degree in Teacher Aide. I have worked in the Day Care field, as well as having my own children.
What do you like about this subject?
I enjoy being able to help people with problems they might be having or just verify what they may be thinking is right about raising their children.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to be able to help parents with questions regarding raising their children.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Children can learn better if they are talked to like they are small adults, not left out or left to feel inferior.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Types of discipline are very controversial, especially with states now passing laws on how children are able to be raised.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| neha | 03/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very balanced and helpful advice.being mother ..... |
| Michael | 03/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mary | 03/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kevin | 03/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Mary | 03/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Melissa Payne
2012-05-23 Junk food:
I certainly understand where you are coming from. I'm the same way. One thing you could try is offring to supply the snacks for get togethers or for the church nursery. Talk to the other parents about
2012-04-02 Need help with my 3yr old son and his step dad:
Cassie, Have you tried sitting down with Aiden personally and asking him why he is acting this way? (Without Sam in the room). He may try talking to you. My first thought is just some jealousy over
2012-03-31 sleeping problem:
I can't say its right or wrong for her to sleep with you...every family is different. My kids slept in their own crib from birth, but now that they are older, they climb in my bed if they get up in the
2012-03-31 sleeping problem:
Have you tried pumping breastmilk into the bottle? It may help the transition. Ask your pediatrician or your doctor about a pump. Some places may let you rent one (your insurance may cover it). Once she
2012-03-23 17 month old daughter seems to be delayed:
Remember that children develop at different rates. Is she able to follow simple commands (come to mommy, when she is crawling)? The fact that she can stand on her own is good...she will probably start
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