Acting Up: Luv
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Bad Dad
Asked by R.G. from Spokane
on October 22, 2009
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I am writing on here because I am at the end of the line with the situation that I am living in. I read advice of others on this site often and I wonder if there are a...
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- I thought my situation was bad! You appear to have it far worse. My friend is a lawyer(not family law) and he gave me a couple of names of people he likes. They, of co...
- I adopted my daughter thru CSD and have also been a CASA worker. CASA workers are volunteers. They are not attorneys, tho I suppose an attorney could volunteer. A C...
- LUV to U R....I have read all the responses and would like to add only one important suggestion.....GET THE KIDS THEIR PASSPORTS!!!!!They can only get one and then he ...
'Bad Mommy' from 5 Yr Old????
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on February 9, 2010
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Ok ladies here's the thing. My son all the sudden has been pulling this ur a bad mom, i wanna live somewhere else, i never get nothing, i dont want my toy.. etc.. it's...
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- My son is six and he would have been hysterical if I left him in a parking lot for any reason. He already fears that I'm going to forget him somewhere or not pick him ...
- My 4 yr old has been telling me I'm a "mean mommy", "your a bad mommy" and "I hate you". But it's usually when I don't let him do something he wants to or punish him....
- Kids do this, even at this age. My kids do that at times or when they are upset. I tell them "Well Mommy loves you no matter what, even when YOU are grumpy...."...
Son Hits Me and Grandma When Angry
Asked by S.B. from Las Vegas
on May 3, 2008
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My 18 month old is usually a very sweet little boy and happy. But around the time he gets another tooth and sometimes on bad days when he gets mad he will purposely hi...
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- My son used to do that when he was your childs age, we would tell him in a firm tone of voice that it was not appropriate, and what he's done is unacceptable, and we p...
- Hi S., It is a phase but you need to give firm time-outs immediately when this happens. At his age, the time-out should only be for a minute. Just have him sit on a...
- When you notice your son is getting a new tooth, talk to him calmly acknowledging understanding of a new tooth arriving and it hurting. "Wow, you have a new tooth comi...
Mothers Day Sucks!
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on May 10, 2009
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I may just be venting, having PMS or just bad day. Dont dog me out just let me know if this is normal.
Mothers Day Sucks!
My mothers day is not a hallmark holida...
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- I know you're going to get a lot of responses to your mad mother's day. I don't know if you'll be able to hear what I'm saying, but I was you. It is just as sad and ha...
- So what, you made a mistake, get over it and enjoy your son. This life is too short to be crying over the past. Learn from what happend and realize it makes you strong...
- I don't know if these words will be helpful or not, but many women, even those who seem to have so much have made huge mistakes as far as choice in men and have hardsh...
Should I Apologize? Long-Sorry
Asked by R.S. from Sacramento
on January 24, 2011
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My kids are active in a lot of different sports throughout the year and they are fortunate to have their grandparents attend many of their events. At a game this past ...
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- Yes. It could have been worse, of course, but to yell at your in-laws in public is not a whole lot better than their yelling at the players in public. Can you tell...
- I'd apologize, if it were me (and it has been me on a couple of occasions!). What you said was a more articulate version of "No, not like THAT!" "Don't DO that!" or " ...
- I think I would apologize for how you told them (in public at the game) but also reassure them that you still feel strongly that negativity does not belong at the game...
Problem with a Neighbor
Asked by C.D. from Augusta
on August 28, 2007
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OK, here is what happened this morning. We were waiting for the school bus this morning and my oldest son was playing with a neighbor kid in his yard (It also happens...
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- I dont think that your neighbor responded right, and i think you gave your kid the best advice
- Well first off I wouldn't punish the little girl for her mothers actions. if my kids wanted to play with the child then I wouldn't tell them not to. What I would try t...
- I think you did the right thing by keeping your cool in front of your children and taking the out of that situation. that woman or man whoever yelled at your children ...
Two Questions - Finances and Holidays
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on November 21, 2008
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This past year has been financially difficult for us. We are self employed, and because of the economy in the U.S., it has greatly affected our business. This means ...
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- Dear L., One activity that's good for all ages & all generations is an afternoon tea. It can be extremely inexpensive and might be the most cherished memory that y...
- My children - 2,5, 11, and 13 - have never believed that Santa was a man outside our family who brought them gifts. That makes it a whole lot easier this year to expl...
- FUN FREE CHRISTMAS: www.thevillageatallen.com Allen: has their Tree Lighting TONIGHT: sat.11/22...starting at 5:30 The BIG GUY Santa is there!
To Invite or Not to Invite Husbands Brother & Family?????
Asked by A.G. from Albuquerque
on July 18, 2011
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My twins turn 1 next month, We are having a small party for them (mostly family) I dont know if I should extend an invite to my hubbys brother & his family or snub the...
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- I say invite them........they probably wont come but at least your the bigger person!
- I think it's too much drama and would NOT invite them... you don't need her approval or condescending attitude...it's supposed to be a party - not a fight.... I ...
- Invite them. It is mostly an invitation from your children to their children. There's no reason that the drama has to transcend generations. But I agree it is unlikely...
How to Deal with My Dad's Wife?
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on July 16, 2009
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Here's the situation. My Dad is married a women who is very rough around the edges, I'm trying to me nice. She likes to create problems within my family (Dad and Bro...
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- I think that we've got the same stepmom although I refer to her as the stepmonster or my dad's wife! She is wife #4, my mom being #1. I won't go into details on thin...
- Oh K.. This sounds awful. I'm so sorry. Yes, my sister-in-law is mean and hateful, so I have an idea of what you are going through. But here is the deal......you c...
- Oh my gosh, what an evil woman. I am so sorry to hear about your dog and the hard time that you are having. If I were you I would just let your dad know how much you l...
To Have or Not to Have Another Child.
Asked by A.B. from Lansing
on March 14, 2008
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I have 4 boys. They are 17,15,12,and 18mos. Other people tell me that my baby will be like an only child. They say as only children or younger children with large spa...
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- I am 31 with a sister 36, sis 39, brother 41. I wasn't lonely! Now that I'm 31 I have a great relationship with all of my siblimgs. When I was younger I would've be...
- I think if you went through the trouble to get your tubes untied and you were lucky enough to get pregnant so fast then you should definitely have another one for your...
- A.: Yes, have another one. I have 3 - 2 boys 26/25 and then my daughter 20 - I regret not having one close to my daughter...If they are 12 years apart they are seper...
