Adult Child: Ergo
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What Are Your Thoughts on This?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 28, 2011
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Long, long story short, this girl I used to babysit for pretty much got 'paid off' by her son's dad so he could terminate his parental rights (ergo, not pay child supp...
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- How sad for the child. I hope that she never tells the child about this...even as an adult, that would hurt.
- My ex signed away his parental rights and doesn't have to pay child support...and I didn't ask for anything for it, nor did I pay him to do it. My daughter was adop...
- I found out I was pregnant with my daughter shortly after her dad and I broke up. I told him that I was pregnant, I had decided to have the baby, and the he could eith...
18 Y/o Cousin Getting Married....
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 1, 2012
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My mother calls freaking out because my 18 year old female cousin is getting married (well... she's engaged, ergo 'getting married'). I asked my mom what the big deal ...
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- I'd simply send an email to the bride-to-be's mother saying congratulations on XX's engagement, and that you're really happy for her. And make sure you cc your mother...
- Hi, R.: Sounds like your mom needs alot of attention these days. If someone calls you about what your mom said: Tell them to call her. If not, gossip will run ra...
- What do you do? Nothing. I would ignore your mom and any family members calls. Its your FAMILY, so I *assume* they all know what a wacko your mom is and probably wo...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Teen Son's
Asked by W.F. from Oklahoma City
on October 28, 2006
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I have 3 boy's two of whom are 16 and 18. I have never been a parent of teenage boy's nor did I grow up with any brothers. My question is if they are not working bec...
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- Our son and daughter both had jobs in high school from age 14 all the way through. The only chores they had were their rooms, mowing or shoveling and putting the garba...
- I hate to say it, but you are being taken advantage of. It is completely irrelevent wether your children are boys or girls, if they are wanting things above and beyon...
- Hi W., I too am a SAHM of 5 but the other way around, I have 2 boys and three girls. My teenagers are a 15 yo daughter and a 14 yo son. I DO NOT pay them for doing ...
Taking One Year Old to Professional Basketball Game
Asked by C.T. from Orlando
on March 2, 2010
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We have the opportunity to go to a professional game. Great seats! We love BBall. My issue is our son. He goes to bed no later than 8. We don't have anyone to watch h...
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- Don't take him. You can watch the game on tv or find a sitter. You are just setting yourself and your child up for a miserable evening if you take him.
- I am in the same situation with sitters, but taking him would depend on him. Is he walking yet? Would he be willing to sit still? If he isn't totally trying to walk...
- i'm going to be honest - awful idea. not only will you be disrupting his sleep, have you considered the noise/chaos that he will be exposed to? think how your ears rin...
Teaching My 11 Yr. Old to Swallow Pills
Asked by L.H. from Houston
on June 9, 2008
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My eleven year old daughter cannot swallow tylenol. We crush it up and put it in applesauce. Does anyone have any idea how to teach her. She is afraid she is going ...
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- I am in my mid-30s and have never been able to do it without gagging. I cannot stand it! I put it as far back as possible and swallow some thick liquid, like a smoot...
- Sounds silly, but it works, if you are talking about capsules, at least. Get a mouth full of water, pop the pill in your mouth, tilt your head forward (chin to chest)...
- My daughter's pediatrician had her practice with small candies...pick a flavor she likes. Lemonheads, Cherryheads,Appleheads, etc.
Super Whiney Heinie!! 2 Month Old Is a Total MAMAS BOY!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 9, 2010
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Hey ladies! My son is the most high maintenance baby EVERRR. He fusses CONSTANTLY. When I know he's not wet/hungry/overtiredhurt, he just whines and whines and whines....
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- He is only 8 weeks!!! I have twin boys and one sounds like your baby and it doesn't mean he is whiney he just needed more human contact than his brother. Please look ...
- Hello R.! The book "Happiest Baby on the Block" was a life saver for me......so was the Moby Wrap sling. My daughter needed movement, snuggling and noise all the ti...
- Two MONTHS old?!? Of course he's clingy! He's not some little doll you can dress up and prop in a corner. If you can't work and pay him attention all the time then ...
How Much Should Your House Rules Change for Your College Student Coming Home?
Asked by L.T. from Austin
on October 8, 2008
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Hello,
I am a proud mother of a Freshman College student who lives in a dorm while attending college. He is 3 hrs away from home. He is doing well and we are adju...
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- Other than curfew all of the house rules stayed the same for me. There are some rules that should not be changed, especialy if there are younger children in the home. ...
- Hi L., I’m only 6 years out of college and lived at home the entire time I attended college. My parents didn’t paid for my tuition or books b/c I had scholarsh...
- The curfew rule is the only thing I would change. He should call if he is going to be later than 1am so you don't worry, but otherwise it's up to him as to what time ...
Stay-at-Home Mother or Working Mother
Asked by F. from Phoenix
on May 11, 2009
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I have posted this question to the site before, but now I am at a point were I really need to make a decision that is going to be the best for my family. I have until ...
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- Wow, you're pretty brave to post this question since it's such a fight between the two extremes. But just let me tell you how I came to the decision to be a stay-at-h...
- Hi, F. - Nothing seems to divide mothers like this questions of stay-at-home vs. continue working. It is a very personal decision. For me, because my babies were bor...
- Hi F., I don't know if this is going to help but I believe as Moms, we need to support each other. This is thick life stuff and it doesn't come with lots of directio...
