Marriage: Child, The First Years

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Paying for the Wedding . . . Opinions, Please **Info Added

So, my youngest daughter, who just graduated from the Air Force, also got engaged that same weekend (she had no idea!). Boyfriend's parents are "well to do." Not wealthy, but I would say upper middle class. He is their only son, and their youngest child. He is their only son together. The two older sisters are quite a bit older, and have both been married for some time, so no really recent wedding expenses for them. We SHOULD be upper middle class, but because of our 2 youngest sons' special needs, we have no disposable income. ...

Babysitting the Grand Kids

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Desperate for Suggestions on Parenting a 6 Year Old Boy with ADHD & Depression

My son is 6 years old and has struggled with Depression and ADHD since I can remember really. It took me a long time to finally admit that I couldn't manage this along anymore. My son has now been taking medication for both the depression and adhd for a year or so. It was a difficult decision to medicate him but this decision was based on seeking relief for his suffering and not to make my life easier by any means. He just lacks self esteem, and is terribly insecure. He refuses to participate in class and in Summer Camp in activities...