Father's Attitude: Toddler, Videos & Books
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Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
Asked by P.B. from Anchorage
on April 13, 2008
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We have had our dog for literally 13 years and just last week she was taken by cancer. I knew that me and my husband would have a hard time with it as she had been a ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
When (And How!) to Talk to Son About the "Birds and the Bees"?
Asked by N.C. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2009
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I have an 8-year-old (almost 9) son in 3rd grade. I've been told that this is around the age in which to start discussing the birds and the bees. Part of the reasoni...
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- If your son likes nature programs and learning about different types of animals and things, the questions will probably arise naturally out of scientific curiosity, an...
- Hi N., I know how hard it is when your kids getting older and It's a very serious step. I am 35, my oldest son is 16 yrs.old. And you know how kids are now, they mor...
- Community Presbyterian Church in Danville having a discussion on this topic coming up soon. I would check their website for more info.
Need Third Party Input on Marital Issue
Asked by L.J. from Denver
on November 14, 2010
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First of all, let me say that I plan on letting my husband read this and all of the responses I get. For this reason, I ask you to keep your responses non-inflammator...
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- Armchair psycology given to you and your husband by several people who know nothing other than what you have told us can't possibly be helpful. It is great that you a...
- Sounds to me like you could use some marriage counseling. It really helped my husband and I learn to talk to each other in a better and more productive way.
- I have three DIY suggestions that may equip you with new tools: The book Please Understand Me, which will help you understand your personality types, and how they ...
Potty Training and Mother in Law That Knows Best :)
Asked by T.M. from Madison
on May 11, 2009
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My son just turned 3 on Mothers Day and my Mother in Law has been hounding me for 6 months to get my son potty trained. I don’t want to force the issue on him becau...
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- When my granddaughter was at the stage of getting potty trained she would go and hide - behind the sofa, under the slide at the park, anywhere. One day after she had ...
- DON'T PUSH HIM!! It is SO much easier to potty train when your child is interested and ready. It will be a huge battle if he is not ready and will probably take much...
- Hi T., I start potty training "my kids" when they turn two...I know it probably is easier here since there are several little ones going potty, so therefore they al...
Advice for Scheduled C-section
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on February 23, 2011
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I had my first daughter in October 2009 and am due with our second child in 10 weeks. The doctor has scheduled a c-section for me at the end of April about a week befo...
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- My first pregnancy I carried twins, and I was blessed to go full term. My c-section was scheduled for 38 weeks and 2 days. I had two healthy, HUGE baby boys. I am n...
- I am a childbirth educator and while I can't tell you what the "right" answer is, I can tell you that you're on the right path to figuring this out with your husband. ...
- I would go with the scheduled date. A scheduled c-section a week before the due date is close enough to the due date, that the extra week is not going to make much of...
Help with Weightloss
Asked by S.N. from Port St. Lucie
on October 4, 2006
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I'm on a neverending quest to lose weight. It seems like a constant struggle. It's hard to find time to do much because I work, Monday through Friday 9-5, then I go ho...
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- Hey S., I just wanted to share my story with you. I was overweight feeling very low about my body and had very, very low energy. I started on the shapeworks program...
- Wow, you are busy, taking care of your children and holding down a full time job. I'm a stay at home mom and I don't know how working mothers do it...that's a hard jo...
- Hi S. I just got a wonderful book from another single mom friend of mine called The T-Factor Diet by Martin Katahn,Ph.D. It allows you to loose weight safely and quic...
