Home Alone: Adult Child
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8 Yr Old Afraid of Many Things, and Having Trouble Going Back to Sleep on Own.
Asked by M.P. from Reading
on March 5, 2008
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Just about every night for the past few months my son will wake and come to my bed. He says he can't fall back to sleep for fear that someone is in the house, and nee...
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- Hi M., I too am a stay at home mom with 4 children. My oldest son is also 8 yrs old. (daughter 7, son 5, son 4) I have the same problem in my house. My childre...
- M. - During the day try talking about what concerns him - what is he really afraid of - how does he think that someone gets in the house, what does he hear that ma...
- My reply will come from two different approaches. I am curious how long you have been in this home? Did you smudge your home prior to moving in? If there is somet...
I Don’t Want a Neighborhood Kid to Be Friends with My Son (Sorry, Long Story)
Asked by D.S. from Columbus
on April 13, 2012
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There’s a kid in the neighborhood about a year older than my son that I just don’t like but that’s very close to my son. There have been many little things, but ...
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- I didn't read all your responses but I have always been the neighborhood parent and I work full time! Set boundaries and give consequences for breaking your rules. Mak...
- I do not like runing kids away. You just do not know whats going on with them and maybe they just do not know how to act. I would do like the othe rmom and find some...
- Since dad is hubby's friend I would have hubby talk to the dad. Tell him that you already have two jobs, the WAH and being Mom, and you can't add babysitter to that. ...
4-Year Old Sleepover with Grandparents
Asked by C.P. from Danville
on July 20, 2008
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Yesterday my husband, two kids, and I went to visit my in-laws an hour away, and toward the end of the visit, it was suggested (without asking my husband or me) that m...
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- C., Don't let the inlaws guilt you into not letting your children sleep over. You are the parent and you know what your kids are ready for or not. Go ahead and plan m...
- Hi there! I agree you need more notice since it is something new for you and your family but be glad they want to keep them. My story is much different and we'd be sup...
- Hi C., I say let your kid(s) sleepover. What is it going to hurt? Times have changed since you were growing up, letting the grandparents keep the kids for no reas...
Advice on How to Get Help for Depression
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on November 20, 2006
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I'm not sure on how to go about talking to my doctor about depression. But I've gotta do something soon. After I had my first daughter almost three years ago, I didn...
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- Well first I would suggestr that you speak with your Dr. about post partum depression. There are some wonderful meds that can help you with this. Where is the Mom to t...
- You are in my prayers. Talk with a dr. and try to get on anti-depressant medication. My real mother and my step mom are both on medication due to the loss of my biol...
- I know how you feel, to a point. I don't have step-children, but I am "engaged" to an "unsupporter". I've learned to find happiness with my two kids. I have set rules ...
Dealing with a Troubled Teenager (Girl)
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on December 23, 2010
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Ran into a sticky situation that was downright dangerous on Friday night. I came home after xmas shopping late at night to find 3 17 & 18 yr old boys running out my fr...
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- Whenever you do give her back computer priveleges, put a keystroke recorder on that machine and read everything she does online. (google spector) Once you get her pa...
- Hi, L.: I would have a circle meeting with all the family. As the facilitator of the circle meeting, ask her these questions: 1. What happened? 2. What were ...
- This may seem a little strange, but she needs to see the movie 'Strangeland.' It's a movie about a serial killer that lures girls over the internet. It's pretty graphi...
Problem with Husband
Asked by D. from New York
on June 22, 2008
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I never have asked a question here, but I always give tons of advise, so here goes. I was wondering how often your husbands hang out with their guy friends, without t...
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- a couple of solutuons: 1. get your husbands friend a girlfriend ...that way he won't spend too much time with your husband 2.compromise with your husband tell him ev...
- It seems to me that you are doing a lot to work on this as it is, as couples therapy is no easy thing! Is he doing any work aimed at improving things? And given that...
- Well, my husband never goes out with his friends. So I'm not too sure how much help I'd be to you. Have you ever tried talking to him about perhaps limiting those ge...
Teen Cell Phone Vs. No Cell Phone
Asked by J. from Provo
on October 1, 2008
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I have yet to see something about taking a stand against cell phones. My son has been asking, actually begging me to get him one (he is 16). We have gone round and r...
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- If you would feel better being able to reach him any where and visa versa then get one. I believe you can completely set the plan how you want. If you have a plan al...
- Hi J., I am a mom of a 21 year old. She recently moved out of state and is attending college. She is getting married in April.. I tell you this because that is only ...
- HI J., I have a 16 year old son that I had the same problem with. I got him a cell phone and had a real problem with the texting. So I blocked EVEYTHING but actual pho...
Meeting Someone Online
Asked by T.F. from Dayton
on October 3, 2012
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Hello,
I have a 18 year old daughter who has never given me or her dad any trouble at all. she has showed maturity beyond her years, a great student, just your well...
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- Well, your daughter sounds really sensible. The fact that she wants you to meets him means she is not hiding anything from you. She is 18, so basically she can see him...
- wow your possible solutions seem like a way to get rid of a daughter. not allow her?? she's 18 if you want her to move out quick and stop contacting you, sure.... ...
- what i would do is ask questions, be receptive, be inviting to your daughter and her new friend. after all she is 18 and if she wanted too she could leave your house ...
Independent Adult Children
Asked by F.A. from Minneapolis
on August 27, 2010
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I do not usually post on Mamapedia. I am tearing myself up inside and am looking for some support in how to handle my situation.
Here is a brief background;
I was ...
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- I agree that some of your words point in the direction of you, you, you. (Graduation being for the mom? Really?) Anyway, as some of the stories below point out,...
- Sounds like he is going through a rough patch and contact with dad seems to have exaggerated things. Maybe the girl that broke his heart seems similiar to something d...
- He is curious about this man who is is genetic father...who never had time for him and has finally reached out to him. Of course he is going to jump through hoops to ...
Will Soon Go Crazy!!!!
Asked by Q.P. from Dallas
on February 9, 2008
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I am a city girl just trying to adapt to a new way of life.I relocated to this area to give my kids a better way of life which is great for them but it seems that I am...
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- Look for a moms group, a lot of them have moms night outs & activities your pre-schooler might like too! Try checking on yahoo groups & matchingmoms.com
- There's so much to do here. You may have to leave your comfort zone. If you like to drink (you had mentioned) Lower Greenville Ave in Dallas has great restaurants a...
- i think this is common for a lot of us. i was so there a year ago. now i sew, i'm learning guitar, i'm in a bible study at church. last year i took jewery making cl...
