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Moving to the Area
Asked by H.R. from Philadelphia
on August 14, 2008
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My husband has been offered a job in Bryn Mawr, and we are looking at areas in Chester County. We have 3 children, ages 8, 6, and 5. Currently I am a stay at home mom....
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- H. - First of all, congratulations on this exciting opportunity for your husband and your family! We have moved around ALOT, so I completely sympathize with your anx...
- Hi H., I grew up here (in Devon and Malvern). I've lived all over, though, during college and the years after (NJ, CA, AZ, MA, VA) and I LOVE this area. When we firs...
- Are you looking for a community that is close to Bryn Mawr? I am in Eagle, just a little north of Exton if you are looking at a map... there are lots of homes for sa...
In Desperate Need of Help with 21-Year-Old Son
Asked by G.M. from Jonesboro
on July 5, 2008
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My son is 21-years-old and has never had a job. When he was in High School, I didn't pressure him to get a part-time job like most, if not all, of his friends had beca...
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- I don't know where your son attends college, but I am staff at a state university and we have student workers come in 20 hours a week in to the office and they come in...
- Unfortunately, we don't realize that we are harming our kids instead of helping them by not instilling a work ethic in them from a very young age. At 16, it's too lat...
- Mom, I think you have been an enabler. Who pays for school? or does he have a scholarship? Take away that cushy lifestyle--place to stay, lots to eat, time to play-...
Moving Advice for Kindergartener and 1St Grader
Asked by C.G. from Detroit
on May 16, 2011
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We are moving in two weeks from the only home that my kids have known to Kansas City, where my husband and I grew up (about 14 hrs away). We are very excited (even th...
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- I think it depends on the child. I would ask him if he wants to see it when it is empty or does he just want to remember who you all lived in it.
- Can they be present for the packing and moving out? I think that'd be best. You need to stress that their feelings are OK but that as long as your family is together...
- I agree with the poster that said to ask them if they want to see it, and that it depends on the child. We moved 7 months ago, a few months after my son started kinder...
Creative Ideas to Replace Bad Habit
Asked by H.N. from Biloxi
on April 2, 2011
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My 5 year old has been sick quite a lot over the past 2 months and we have grown to believe that it is due, in part, to his bad habbit of chewing on EVERYTHING!! he b...
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- I'm a pediatric Physical Therapist and I agree he might have some sensory processing issues. It doesn't necessarily mean he has a sensory processing disorder. Most o...
- A baseball glove? Does he like beef jerky?
- I agree with getting chewies, and with using gum when appropriate. Sensory issues are no joke and, especially for kids, *need* real input (literally, lol). I can s...
6 Year Old Broke His Leg on the Last Day of School :(
Asked by L.M. from Denver
on May 27, 2008
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On the evening of the last day of kindergarten, my 6 year old son was climbing a tree- a branch broke and long story short---he broke his right leg!!
He is a very act...
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- You could take a trip to the zoo. They have strollers that accommodate bigger kids at the zoo in the springs, maybe the Denver zoo has bigger kid strollers too, altho...
- How about making crafts. There are so many fun crafts on www.familyfun.com and then they work for gifts. Many of them don't cost a lot but are a lot of fun. We work on...
- Poor kid! Is your boy interested in Legos? My 6 yr old son can sit for hours(if I let him)playing legos. There are some really neat sets out there now, and he loves...
Bachelor Party
Asked by M.V. from New York
on March 11, 2011
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Good Morning, Moms! I would like your opinion on the following situation: our nephew is getting married this summer - as part 1 of his bachelor party, he has somehow...
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- I think the most important question you need to answer when making this decision is: "Is my husband going to be able to keep himself under control, and keep my son sa...
- I would definitely let him go. It's an amazing opportunity. He'll have a great time, and most importantly, he'll be with his father and other family members.
- I would definitely let him go. Not only would he probably be very resentful of you if you keep him home, this would be an awesome bonding experience for him and the ma...
Would You Want to Hear It from the Police or from "Me"
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on June 2, 2012
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On Thursday night, we had a young man pilfering through our backyard (this is TOTALLY out of norm for us as we've lived here for 17 years and NEVER had a burglary in o...
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- Is it possible the wallet was stolen and the naked kid in your yard stole the 17 year old's wallet? I think I would let the police handle this one. This whole story ...
- I'd let the police handle it, though me and my big mouth might be different. Since he is a minor, I'm pretty sure the police have to tell the parents. I hope you...
- I think the police should handle it... they have more training you and you don't know what the parents/kid will do if you come to their house. This maybe the norm for...
One-sided Friendship?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on May 6, 2012
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What would you do if you had a one-sided friendship?
Would you call them on it or let it die out?
I have a friend and we have been friends all of our lives. She ...
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- Since you both seem to have been very close in the past, can't you just call her ask why she is doing this? You can tell her that you really miss her. And want to meet...
- I'd just not say a word. Wait. If you still want her as a friend when she finally calls, that's up to you.
- Well I would just ask , I would try to set a lunch up or something when she had time. Then I would ask her in nice way without accuse her of anything . I would be hone...
Teenagers
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2008
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Does anyone have any teenagers? I have a son who is a Jr. in high school. All of the sudden he has chosen not to participate in any thing - he was in marching band l...
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- He tells you to shut up? Why do you let him be disrespectful and talk to you that way? Does he have a good relationship with the father? Is there a way to get his f...
- I am a high school teacher and I have found that kids who lose interest in normal kid activities almost always have discovered either drugs or Internet addition. Sorry...
- S. B. you are the mom and hold on to that power! When my eldest was 14 she behaved the same way. It got worse as time progressed. What saved me was the talk-line. ...
What Kind of Activities Do You Do with Your Toddler?
Asked by L.G. from Atlanta
on December 13, 2012
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I have a 2 year old boy who spends his whole day watching movies, playing WII, on the computer, innotab or playing games on my cellphone. Even tho all of these things ...
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- You said he likes being outside and playing with his car and his kitchen. Can you do these activities with him? Some community centers or youth centers have "mommy a...
- Take him to the playground, take him to a play, invite one of his friends over to play, or just cuddle up and read or take a nap together.
- My son doesn't like to color and we do read books but he only likes to sit for 1-2 at a time. I'd try to vary his activities through out the day. The AMOUNT of screen ...
