Classmates
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Old Friends
Asked by M.W. from Boston
on August 14, 2008
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I was 23 when I gave birth to my daughter. Kind of a young mom I guess. After I have Genevieve I lost a lot of my old friends. They were still into partying and I, obv...
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- Time to get some new friends, M.! High School is such a defining time in our lives, it can be hard to "let go" of that chapter. It's time. As for your former, selfi...
- Maybe I'm petty and small, but if I were in your shoes, there is no way I'd respond to the email. It just opens up an awkward discussion because surely she expects yo...
- Boy, have I been here before! Like you, I didn't realize how toxic the friendship was until I was out of it. Don't get worked up over the email. You could send a one w...
Imaginary Friends
Asked by A. from Dallas
on March 22, 2010
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Hi Moms!
Just a fun question: Did any of you growing up have imaginary friends? Do your kids? I just read an article earlier today about how 2/3rds of all kids h...
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- i don't recall having any, but i'm sure i did lol...it sounds like something i would do. my almost 7 yr old dd (she is an only right now, but hopefully not for too mu...
- My son talks to himself alot but I don't think he has an imaginary friend. I had one growing up till I was about 6-7. His name was Johny. He had red curly hair and ...
- I had two imaginary friends...Spidey and Roachy. Nice names huh? They lived in my watch and when I pushed the buttons they came out and taught me all sorts of things...
How Do You Find Friends?
Asked by H.P. from Springfield
on May 6, 2011
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I feel like such a HEEL asking this (embarrassed sigh)... but how do you find friends as a stay at home mom with little to no adult interaction? It dawned on me that I...
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- Firs tof all age really doesn't matter at this point. My BFF is 10 years younger than me becuase I, like you, had my kids later in life. We are at different points i...
- Have you considered a Mommy and me class for you and baby? I honestly think most women join it just to meet other moms. Im 28 and I find that most moms are older tha...
- I've found this to be a very common problem problem among stay-at-home moms. Don't be embarrassed! A lot of people you meet probably feel the same way, but it's rea...
Looking for Friends
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on October 4, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I just moved to Griffith IN from Chicago and I am looking for some new friends to hang out with and talk with in the area.
I work full time in Chicago...
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- Hi there, My name is J. and I am in the Griffith area. I'd love to hang out sometime. I just started working after being a stay at home mom to my 13 mo. old. I am ...
- Hi A L I grew up in Griffith...where are you located? We have a smaller mom's group, we meet up for playdates and Mom's nights out. I'm in Crown Point now, but my...
- Hey, I live in Schererville. (right next to Griffith) I have 2 kids. I have a 9 mth old girl and a 10 yr old boy. I have lived here my whole life...so email me and...
Opinionated Friends
Asked by R.K. from Missoula
on January 3, 2008
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How do you other moms deal with opinionated friends. You know the type - those who are self-appointed experts on everything and always have something to say about you...
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- In my opinion it is a touchy situation. But I would tell the mother that you appreciate her opinion but you have a way that is working for you on how you are parentin...
- I guess what cracks me up the most about parents/authorities like this, is that they always make it sound like YOUR child/children are the only one who would ever act ...
- Okay this is coming from the point of view of "retired" kindergarten teacher now stay at home mom. And really I can't resist correcting other kids, especially if I kn...
Need Some Friends
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on August 14, 2007
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I know I probably sound desperate. I live in Edmond, and I still haven't found any friends. I've live in Oklahoma for 3 years now and no luck. My 3 year old son has to...
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- Hi J.. My name is H.. I have a 2 yr old daughter and I go to Transforation Fitness too. Although not as much as I'd like. Email me if you want ____@____.com H.
- Hi J.! I, too, live in Edmond. Today is my son's first day of Pre-K. He is 4 years old. He will b going to Will ogrs in Putnam City School District becaue that is ...
- Hey! I too live in Edmond. I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old. Do you scrapbook? I have a group of girls that get together on the 4th Saturday of the month from...
Good Friends
Asked by A.A. from Dallas
on April 22, 2009
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Hi,
I'm having a tough time finding good friends. Most people I meet these days are either too shallow or judgemental or simply trying to keep up with the Joneses or....
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- there is a saying "I went out in search of friends and none could be found. I went out to be a friend, and friends were all around." I think it is hard to make adul...
- I totally understand what you are saying! I have always had this kind of problem. I have lots of acquaintances - the kind where we can get together and chat and have...
- I completely understand!! I have a small handful of close friends, but most everyone else are acquantainces. My husband and I are the first of our friends to have ki...
Friends of All Ages
Asked by R.L. from Roanoke
on June 15, 2011
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Do you have friends that are a lot older or younger than you? Does it matter?
Here's my story: I am 26, and my husband is 29.
Growing up, I was always told I ...
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- Feel flattered that the older friends enjoy your company. They may make these comments because they reflect back on when they were your age(s) and think about how it ...
- Yep sure do. My hubby is 14 years older. Forever I was the baby, but now I have many friends younger than me and many older. Most of my closets firends are older th...
- I could have written Kristen's same response verbatim. Seriously, I'm 34, one of my closest friends will be 50 this year, I'm about 12-15 years older than almost all ...
School
Asked by S.W. from Owensboro
on June 26, 2011
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my child wants to go to a diffrent school than i want her to go to she says that she dosent want to leave her friends. what should i do? my daughter is 10 she is goin...
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- If her current school only goes to 4th and I felt the school I'd chosen was the better school I would send her to the one I chose. I know she doesn't realize this, bu...
- I agree with others that you get to make the decision. That said, really listening to your daughter about her fears and concerns will go a long way to helping her adj...
- While its up to you I do believe its good to hear your daughter out. I also would want to see how she is with her friends outside of school. School is very important...
Children and Friends
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on March 19, 2008
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How do you help a child fit in ? My 8 year old child is well liked by so many kids, but they tend to leave her behind a lot. They don't wait for her as they move to o...
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- S.- My oldest has always been the odd one out. She really had a hard time making friends growing up, cause me moved so much she really never learned how to make frien...
- Does she have one or two special friends that are kind and thoughtful to her? I would encourage those friendships. She may be less of a "herd" kind of girl and more of...
- If possible, start eating lunch w/her at her school cafeteria. I did this with my son. I would start talking to the kids around us so everyone was comfortable talking ...
