California: Adult Child
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18 Year Old Doesn't Want to Go on Vacation
Asked by D.K. from Sacramento
on February 9, 2010
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Our 18 year old daughter, whom is bi-polar, does not want to go on vacation with her dad, 14 year old sister and myself (mom). I can't decide if I should force her t...
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- I don't really know that you can make her. If she refused to pack and get into the car, what are you going to do? Is there a friend that you trust that you can sugge...
- Don't let her stay at your home unsupervised. Her magical age of 18 does not mean she has the rights of home ownership! Do you have a family member who will stay wit...
- Hi D., I had a similar situation and I had my 18-year old daughter stay with my sister and her family. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a teen with bi-polar alo...
Baby Shower Etiquette and Family Favoritism
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on August 31, 2006
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My whole family lives in Canada. I would like to consider inviting them to my baby shower but I don't know if it is appropriate. I know none of them will probably come...
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- I hope everything went well... I used to run a baby registry desk, and unfortunately there are some people who will look at a 5-10 page registry and say the mom is bei...
- Hi, B. I realize this post is very old and the situation is no longer about your baby shower. but I felt I wanted to try to encourage you because I know what you are ...
- To everyone here, It's interesting how people take things very personally. From what I've read, it looks as if the grandparents are behaving differently according to...
JFF: What Are You Most Looking Forward to in 2012?
Asked by M.B. from Orlando
on December 31, 2011
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What is everyone looking forward to in the new year? My family will welcome our second child, a girl we are naming Harlee Quinn. I am also looking forward to visiting ...
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- My tax refund check.....HAHAHA! Seriously..... I am looking forward to my baby boy showing more of his personality (he's 3 mos) and enjoying all the "firsts" th...
- i am looking forward to moving out of my crazy inlaws house to washington state which is 18 hours away. i am hoping to have another child in the next couple years. i j...
- I guess I'm not really sure... I know there are a lot of things that I want to change, in order for me to be a happier person. I am looking forward to getting a fu...
To Move or Not to Move
Asked by A.C. from Memphis
on January 30, 2012
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Hi Moms! Here is my new delimma: My husband has been wanting to move to florida for over 2 years now. We live in Memphis, and he absolutely hates it here. His brot...
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- Growing up we moved every three years with my dad's job. Since your SIL is the one whose job required the move, what happens when she get another opportunity and they...
- I told hubby when we got married I was staying put. He was in the Navy where my family lives and I will not move away from my family unless I HAVE to. I love my kids g...
- If the sole reason he wants to move to Florida is to be near his brother, personally that would not be enough for me. Why does he hate living where you are now? What w...
Divorce Issue
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on July 20, 2010
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I was with my ex-husband for 16 yrs & I filed for divorce recently. We have 2 sons 18 & 10. We've been separated for 2 1/2 yrs and I decided to file for divorce. We...
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- I don't have any legal advice to offer, but all I can think of is if you shared the same address for 16 years and had 2 children together . . . seems like you were li...
- Are e-mails a prove? I mean e-mails from him saying his coming "home" late. Phone calls from the house phone? Videos? Anything where he mention you as wife.
- All you have to do is have someone that either of you introduced yourselves as husband and wife.
Just Lonely
Asked by S.E. from Columbia
on May 20, 2010
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Hi Mommies,
I'm writing because I have been feeling so incredibly lonely. I'm not originally from this area; we moved here because my husband is from here and he d...
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- I feel for you! I moved to Salina, KS a year ago & I really miss all of my freinds back in Garden City, KS (4 hours away). I still contact them through e-mail & occasi...
- Are there any churches where you live? They have a lot of support for at-home moms and usually offer free or very low-priced child care while you participate in their ...
- I feel you, I have lived here for almost 7 years and and in a similar situation. I am from Arizona, and havne't had much luck making friends here either. If you want...
Pediatricians in Los Alamitos
Asked by S.K. from Los Angeles
on March 31, 2008
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Hello! Has anyone heard of Dr Constance Shih? Or any recommendations of a good Pediatrician in the los alamitos area?
Thanks
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- Hi, I also use Dr. Kaplan's office. Love them!!
- Hi Stef, My daughter has been going to Kaplan and Widelitz since she was an infant and they are great. All of the doctors there are great and I think she's seen mos...
- We went to Dr. Shih and then she stopped taking our insurance. I liked her for the short time I saw her. The other strong group is Dr. Widelitz. He has great nursing s...
Husbands Angry Temper!
Asked by G.F. from San Francisco
on June 27, 2007
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OK... I have officially had it! I love my husband to death, but if I have to deal with him losing his patience one more time over my newborn crying, I think I am goin...
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- I'm sorry for your pain! I don't have much advice but wanted to let you know I've been there. My soon to be ex husband was the same way with our four kids (ages 2,...
- maybe anger management classes, sounds like he just dosen't know how to control it or doesn'et know any other coping strategeies, sounds like he regrets it later....it...
- Hi G., Well let me tell you I’m a social worker and everyday helping families sooo I will try to help you and your family out. But let me tell you that I also w...
Advice to Deal with an Unhappy Teenager
Asked by D.T. from Wichita Falls
on April 2, 2008
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I have a teenaged daughter that is in her second semester of college. She is a very bright young lady and school has always come very easy to her. As she was growing u...
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- Hi D. It does sound like your daughter is burned out. I've heard so many say that when their kids went straight from HS to College it's too much and they need a brea...
- My 2 cents. . . I would remind her that she is at the end of a major transition year for her - she probably only has a few weeks to go. She will get through it - a...
- My cousin went thru the same thing, and she took a few semesters off. She eventually went back, but the enthusiasm wasn't there anymore. She settled on a ho-hum major ...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
