Bad influence: Infant
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How to Limit My Teen's Time with a "Bad Influence" Friend?
Asked by S.T. from New York
on November 29, 2010
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So my teenage daughter's best friend is polite, well mannered, fun to be with - but I've learned that she's "been with" a number of different boys on one night stands ...
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- I don't have a teen, but my husband and I have worked with the teenagers at our church for over 7 years. It is scary all the things that are out there for kids to get...
- It's a good sign that your daughter is telling you this stuff. For me, I don't believe in limiting their friendships. I believe in teaching them the proper thin...
- I didn't catch exactly how old these girls are-oh wait-14 yikes!!! I would have a very frank, positive, loving conversation about your fears, which to me would be saf...
My Friend...
Asked by T.G. from Pueblo
on May 3, 2011
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Hey Momma's...
This one makes me sad because I dont know how to help my friend. My friend Kasey has a husband who is battling with addiction to pain meds, and is ver...
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- **EDIT: she can keep trying to push things under the rug and pretending to make nice. Or, she can think about herself and her kids... and protect them. Some drug add...
- He is an addict, end of story. Your friend cannot force him to get help, he has to do it on his own, and for himself. As long as she is sitting idly by, she is esse...
- Nar-Anon would be helpful http://www.nar-anon.org/Nar-Anon/Nar-Anon_Home.html
Friend Challenges
Asked by C.L. from Detroit
on February 21, 2009
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I have a friend that during her pregnancy makes snide comments and is otherwise very unsupportive of me. I usually am one to just ignore or not remember comments, but ...
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- Dear C., I just went through a very painful split with my best friend of 31 years. I had a lot of the same feelings you are having now prior to this happening. I fe...
- Hi C., I feel for you, especially because she is pregnant. Of course you dont want to upset her but you dont need to be sad either. If you think she is not acting h...
- If it feels too one-sided, back off. Your son will survive and make other friends. No one's joined at the hip, so give it a breather and then see what she has to say...
Leeching Friend
Asked by J.D. from Las Vegas
on November 3, 2007
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One of my best friends has an out of control 3 year old who spits, pulls hair, pushes, screams and cusses. The disipline factor isnt there, & I'm not sure how to tactf...
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- your first priority is your child, then the firendship. and i can tell you that you will probably lose a firend because if she hasnt done something by now, she wont in...
- The thing that kind of works for me is to explain a discipline issue with my own kid, and exactly what I said and how I handled it. You can hope that it sinks in, or ...
- I certainly understand the desire to keep the friends you have - I make so few myself that I hate to see any friendship fail. But my children's safety, both from phys...
Imaginary Friend Anyone?
Asked by C.S. from Las Vegas
on November 25, 2008
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My husband just shared with me that our 3 YO has an imaginary friend who apparently likes to sit on the back of the car and play in the rocks. He was holding our litt...
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- C.:) How fun for your child! Lots of children have imaginary friends! My husband had one, and we named one of our sons after him! Imaginary friends indicate a higher ...
- Congrats, C.! Imaginary friends are a sign of a creative personality! Good for your daughter. Our four year-old son's friend is named Buddy. It's a riot when ...
- they talk about imaginary friends in What to Expect the Toddler Years and that it's very common at this age..you might want to check out the book?
Issues with My Daughter's "Best Friend".
Asked by J.B. from San Antonio
on February 25, 2010
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Boy do I need some advice. Okay, about 4 months ago my daughter met a little girl in her class. They got along very well and within two weeks this girl had hit "best f...
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- Please call the school counselor and CPS. Please, please, please. Your daughter's friend apparently has no one looking out for her. She's only 11 and I think she was...
- Oy. First of all...thank you for trying to help this little girl. Somewhere inside her she knew that your family was a good one and hers stinks. Unfortunately you are ...
- Count your blessings. As much as my heart breaks for this little girl, in the end, she is not your or my daughter, and if the mom has custody of her then that means so...
Have I Outgrown My Best Friend?
Asked by A.N. from Albuquerque
on November 12, 2010
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I have a best friend who is more like family then a friend and she is beautiful smart and is an amzing person but she cant have kids due to PCOS and makes comments abo...
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- I think it's time to "be honest" and stop trying to make YOUR point. I was 39 before I had my first (and only) baby and BOY does your tune change when you have a kid-...
- I have realized over the past several years that just because I have been friends with someone since high school, does not mean that I have to continue being friends w...
- A., does it work to just put aside certain subjects and agree not to discuss them? If you and your friend did that, would there be anything left to talk about? I...
Are We Being Too Protective Against Friend We Don't Like
Asked by J.A. from Denver
on August 23, 2011
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My 8 year old daughter has a "best friend" who she completely adores. She met her at this fabulous summer daycamp last year, and they are in it together again this ye...
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- as a mom with a kid who has some quirks and special needs - this breaks my heart to read. it is hard being on the other side - do what you think is right for your...
- Well, here's the way I see it. My kids have all have, um, friends, who are VERY different from MY kids. I have used it as a learning opportunity, or a bonding opp with...
- Nip it in the bud without another thought. of course you are busy. i would not tell your daughter, but you are done with them. i did it and i wonder why i ever settl...
To Approach Friend's Parents or Not?
Asked by B.M. from Los Angeles
on May 29, 2008
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This is my first question here, but I am torn on this issue and not sure how to proceed. My 15 y/o daughter is not allowed to date - she has a bf, and they hang out at...
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- Good job! I believe you said the right thing. Follow through - so your daughter and her friend know that they can trust you to do what you say you will do- the soone...
- B., first of all I love your sense of humor! I also rent out my kids for cheap.. soon to be 12 y/o daughter with an attitude and 7 y/o son who thinks he knows everyt...
- Go through with what you said you would do. If you can't show follow through all the other stuff you say means nothing. I am proud of you for taking care of your chi...
Problem with Ex-husbands Girl Friend
Asked by D. from Baton Rouge
on August 23, 2006
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I have a serious issue. I have three daughters from my previous marriage. My ex-husband has been absent for years but decided this summer (after moving back in with ...
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- Dear D.: If she had it on speakerphone, she obviously wanted you to hear it. In Texas you can record a conversation, if one party agrees to it, the other does not ha...
- Hi D., First of all, I want to say, I'm very sorry that you and the your family are going through this chaos. You mentioned that your daughter is now in therapy, w...
- You can definitely get an attorney to help you file a modification of parent-child relationship. You can ask for supervised visitation, you can ask that the children n...
