Maintaining the Relationship: Princess
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Too Much Princess?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on October 21, 2008
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My parents watch my 2 year old two days a week and are great with her. They have more than just a occasional grandparent role in her life and have a big influence on h...
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- Here's the thing she's a girl. When I was small all we did was dance, play dress up, tea, baby dolls, barbies etc. She's two and princess toys are not going to hurt ...
- As parents we do influence a lot of our children's likes and dislikes, but a portion of it is out of our control. My daughter was really never exposed to princess thi...
- Hi J., I say this in a loving way....you need to let your daughter be who SHE is, not who you and your husband want her to be. It's good to expose children to all dif...
Forgetfull Princess
Asked by D.M. from San Francisco
on September 2, 2008
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Where do I start!!
My 9 year old daughter is nearly perfect in every way...or so i feel of course!! ;) She has wonderful grades, she is loving to everyone she m...
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- Have you sought the advice of a medical doctor? If she were male he would be "labeled" ADA with that kind of behavior. Girls symptoms are a little more discreet. Th...
- Try making a checklist, stick it on the door or somewhere, use star stickers for her to put next to her tasks. Then write out her routine. When you wake up: Feed ca...
- Hi D., I agree with the others who have suggested that she be left with the natural consequences of her behavior (sit out of dance class, miss a sports practice, co...
Need a Princess
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on September 29, 2009
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Recently, my boys started school, my little one is in preschool and the older one is in 1st grade, and I thought I wouldn't want to get pregnant again because two boys...
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- Hi E., Just wanted to tell you about a woman I used to work with. She had five boys, ages 6 to 16, and really, really wanted a girl. After much thought, she and h...
- I have 3 friends, who felt as you do and wanted a girl. But, on their 3rd try, they had boys, again. So they all now have 3 boys. I have heard of methods to conce...
- Don't worry so much about your age and the age difference. I was 35 when I delivered my third child. My other two were 10 and 7. Worry more about will you accep...
Moms of Grown/Older Children Who Have "Been There" for Relationship Advice....
Asked by R.W. from Kansas City
on July 23, 2009
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Ok. So my teenage daughter has had a very nice boyfriend for a year and a half. Our family have all adored this kid and enjoyed having him around. And he's a pretty go...
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- When my youngest son came to the end of a middle school relationship, I explained that each of them was the same wonderful person that they were before, but their inte...
- I understand your pain. What our kids don't realize is that when they get into these serious relationships, those people become a part of all our lives. However, you...
- I admit that when I read the questions on this website I frequently want to reframe the situation with a different set of questions. Maybe it isn't a question of who ...
How to Handle Problems with the Blending of Our Children to New Relationship
Asked by L.P. from San Antonio
on September 22, 2008
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I need advice on how to handle the following scenario: I am a single mother of 3 and he is a newly divorced man with 3 children who visit every other week-end. In tot...
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- Hi L., I was recently in your situation. "Daddy's Favorite", that can be is enough said! I had to sit dad down and let him know how I felt. We had the conversation...
- well as i have been in your shoes except his kids were older than yours are. but you have got to sit girls & friend down together & get it all out( have your daughter ...
- Blending families are hard but it can work:) I am not sure how big you and he are on counceling but that is what I suggest. It can start out with just you and he or wi...
Seeking Advise on How to Deal with the Breakup of a 5 Year Relationship
Asked by K.S. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2007
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I'm looking for people to talk with in regards to the breakup of a 5 year relationship. He left us for another woman and I am in search of some "common ground" with ot...
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- Hi K.. I haven't been in a 5 yr. but I was with this man for 3 yrs. and I was in love! Walk on fire for him, you know? We've been seperated for 4 yrs now...and I'm dat...
- Hi, K. No one ever left me, but when I left my first husband for someone else guess what KARMAL. My second husband was my worst nightmare I finally left him after ...
- I can not offer much advice to you, but I can say I know EXACTLY what you are going through. My husband of 4 years (friend for 7) just decided to cheat on me while I w...
Book for Dad - Father, Daughter Relationship
Asked by A.W. from Columbus
on July 30, 2010
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Can anyone suggest a book for my husband about the father daughter relationship? I have a 4 year old and my husband is just looking for some good direction and encour...
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- "Do Princesses Really Kiss Frogs?" (Carmela LaVigna Coyle) is about hiking with dad. It's a great balance to the princess onslaught. Also, Garrison Keillor of NPR fame...
- I could be wrong but i think there is a really good book called "Daddy an Me." I had my hubby read it Yrs ago when are girls were little but I can't remember who is th...
- I do not have any specific titles to give yet, but I have been looking into books with this subject not because my hubby needs it but I think it might be helpful as sh...
Daughter's First Birthday
Asked by R.J. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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I am looking for some ideas for my baby girl's FIRST birthday. I was thinking of a royal princess theme, something memorable and fun.
Thanks
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- Hi, Happy first b-day to your little one. I love celebrating birthdays and always make sure to have a good time too. I always check out birthdaypartyideas.com they ...
- I would keep it simple....they won't remember anything. I had family only at my 1st year old parties. Save the princess stuff for later when they will actually be ask...
- In my opinion, a baby's first birthday = a date night for mom and dad, to celebrate getting through that memorable first year. Reaffirming your relationship with your ...
Confused
Asked by K.M. from New Orleans
on October 25, 2007
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I have been married for almost four years and I have a 2yr old little princess. My husband and I get alone off and on. He was in the Navy but just recently got out. Du...
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- get out! you couldn't trust him to begin with why do you think it's any different now? get out, and be glad for the fresh start.
- oh my gosh sis open your eyes if he's done it once he will do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i told my daughter her husband was cheatting on her and she didnt bel...
- I went through the same thing with my husband while he was in the navy and deployed over seas. The websites stating he was single and emails to other women. When I a...
Is This Curiosity, or a Problem?
Asked by S.K. from Oklahoma City
on July 12, 2012
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My daughter Amelia is 3. I catch her all the time kissing things, which I know isn't too bad BUT then while I was babysitting Ava her cousin that is 6, Amelias dad cau...
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- Sorry, I didn't read the responses, but here's my two cents. Talk to her. I remember my friends and I talking about "soap opera kisses". It may have been something she...
- My guess here is that Amelia walked in on you and your husband during sex and you didn't realize it. She's mimicking. Her cousin, Ava, is a relative and apparently i...
- I have read both of your posts...I am the oldest of 5 (6yrs till the next & then 4 in 4 yrs for mom) & have had 4 of my own, now raising 3 grans, I only say this so th...
