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11-Year-old "Friends" with a 13-Year-old
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on April 14, 2009
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So I'm trying to figure out if I'm overreacting or not. My 11-year-old stepdaughter has suddenly become 'best friends' with a 13-year-old. And by best friends, I mean ...
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- I would say you should trust your instincts. If you feel there is a bad influence happening, you can limit the time your stepdaughter texts while she is with you (or m...
- S., There is a HUGE difference in maturity levels between middle school and elementary school. Having said that I recommend having the older girl over and get to know...
- Well I don't have teenagers but I tend to differ in opinion. I think that after age 18 two years isn't that big of a difference. But in elementary, middle, and high sc...
Teaching Our Kids to Support Their Friends
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on March 2, 2012
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This is not so much a question as I am looking for opinions. It seems to me that today's kids don't support each other. Everyone seems so concerned that their activiti...
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- Probably depends a lot on the kids....and the parents...and the "climate" at home. My son is in 3rd and I have heard him be supportive of his friends.....not sure t...
- I think moms should be on this, but the kids probally are hearing it from these moms. My daughter is not athletic but the first two times she went bowling with the ...
- I think it's the nature of kids to be this way, if they are not taught otherwise. But it's the parents that have to teach them and have to sometimes catch them "in th...
Meeting New Friends
Asked by J.B. from Stationed Overseas
on February 12, 2008
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We arrived in Germany November of last year. My daughter, the little social creature she is, is really anticipating new friends. My son goes to school so he is all se...
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- sorry... i'm still learning this webiste. it didnt look like anybody had responded to you, but now I see they have
- Not sure how old your daughter is or what part of Germany u live in, but mops is an option for meeting new friends. You can contact your local Chapel and find out if ...
- Hi there! I'm also in Germany, and my kids weren't in school yet when we moved here. I found a couple of playgroups, and that has helped immensely! We started out...
Son Wants Friends ALL the TIME
Asked by E.B. from Duluth
on October 29, 2008
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I have two issues that are somewhat intertwined. My son is four and started School Readiness this year. Because we recently moved to a neighborhood from the country, m...
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- Hi, This is just for the bad mom part. I have a 3 yr. old son that will say "I don't like you, you're mean" when he doesn't get his way. I just calmly reply with ...
- He's probably doing this because he hasn't learned how to entertain or to self-soothe himself yet. Sounds like over the summer, you kept a pretty fast-paced schedule ...
- Well I have a similar problem so I will be interested to see the advice people give. I have a daughter(just turned 5), and she does the exact same thing in asking to ...
I Need Mommy Friends
Asked by G.T. from Washington DC
on February 5, 2010
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I am 24 years old, with a 2 1/2 year old and a 15 month old, and I really don't have any friends in the area. Instead of going to college like my friends, I had kids....
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- Hi G.! I just wanted to let you know that you're not the only one who thought Karin H's response was hurtful. What happened to "If you don't have anything nice to sa...
- go to meetup.com, search your zip code & moms groups & check them out:)
- I know the hospital has some mommy groups they recommend to talk about breastfeeding, etc, so they may have some other groups that they recommend for toddlers, etc. A...
More Important: Teachers or Friends
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on May 4, 2010
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I have an interesting question to pose to all of you that is no doubt just an opinion! What do you think is more important for your kids: Going to a good school with g...
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- I think wherever your CHILD will be happiest and most comfortable is the most important. I have known too many parents that felt they wanted their children at a differ...
- I would opt for the good school with excellent friends and parents. Part of the school experience is developing a social network. If you are concerned at all that yo...
- I'd have to go with friends. Your child won't learn as much if they are unhappy. If you have good teachers/good school/happy kids/good support--count your blessings a...
Looking for Friends, or Mom's Group!
Asked by T.L. from Reading
on March 1, 2007
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I am 23 years old and have a 7 month old daughter! WHO IS AMAZING! But, I noticed since I've had her I don't get much time with friends. Most of my friends do not h...
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- Hey T.: Its K. from the moms group. I have found that the best way to make friends is to start out by going on a few group play dates and than from there figure out ...
- HI T. I AM FROM READING RIGHT NEAR THE CHARLES EVANS CEMETARY. I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL. I AM A 33 YR OLD MOM OF 4. I AM A STAY AT HOME MOM. I BABYSIT IN MY HOME. I...
- Hi T. - I know exactly how you feel. I joined a nice group here in the area. ACtually JenB and I are both in it. It is adverstised on here as well where you can sen...
Friends Keep Moving Away!
Asked by A.B. from Punta Gorda
on September 14, 2011
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I am so sad. Two of our closest friends just announced they’re moving out of state.I totally was not expecting this because they own a home down here and with the ec...
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- I moved to FL in May 1999 and stayed until April of this year. We too moved away because of my husband's job. We both want to go back! I am originally from PA but m...
- Every time someone moves to Florida I say they'll be back in two years. There's JUST something about FLA. Florida is a nice place to visit but apparently nobody wants ...
- I have a single friend who lived in Orlando for almost ten years. She cited the opposite problem for leaving. She said she felt surrounded by families, and that the ar...
Meeting New Friends
Asked by M.G. from Los Angeles
on January 25, 2008
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My husband and I just moved to a new city with my 11 year old son - we have him one day a week during school (he is in a different school district that is year round) ...
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- Have you tried joining the YMCA or other clubs for kids his age. I have my grandson evry summer, he is 10 and he enjoys alot of the activies at the YMCA and has made m...
- Hi M., One idea would be to host a small BBQ at your home on one of the weekends you have your son. That would give you and your husband an opportunity to get to know ...
- Hi M., What about looking into a boy scout troop for your son? I imagine joining a league (such as basketball or softball) will be difficult with your schedule, but y...
Husbands and Female Friends
Asked by T.D. from Houston
on October 28, 2008
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Calling any ladies whose husbands have close female friends...I would love some insight/words of wisdom on how I can get past feelings of fear or jealousy and relax an...
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- If it doesn't feel right it isn't!! Go with your gut feeling that's why God gave that to us!!!
- You know what I think that you should get out more and meet more people. Do you sit around the house a lot? See that solves a lot if you find things to do to get your ...
- I know this was posted awhile ago, but I thought I'd share my 2 cents =) My hubby of course has females he works with and while they're at work, they talk and joke or...
