Social Skills: Infant
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Social Services
Asked by K.T. from Reading
on October 13, 2006
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Has anyone ever had to deal with social services or knwo how they work. My husband has this cousin Steve him and his girlfriend have a 5 year old son, and the girlfri...
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- As a former foster mother, I have experience with the system. Someone said that unless the kids are injured to the point of hospitalization, there is little to be don...
- The only thing I know is that when I went through it my husbands daughters and I had called up there and so did a few others regarding his daughters unsafe conditions ...
- Personally, I've never delt with social services, but a family member has and you have more than enough to atleast send them to check out the living situation. It soun...
Social Cues
Asked by M.B. from Jacksonville
on April 18, 2011
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My daughter is 12 and in the 6th grade. She is VERY active in church and school, in addition to taking acting classes. She has also been diagnosed with ADHD and is o...
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- I don't know much about ADHD, so I am just commenting on what goes on at my house. My daughter (12) and my sister (now 15) where just like that, and I have the feeling...
- Many children with high functioning Aspergers or other spectrum issues have trouble with social cues. And more often than not, they also have ADHD. Apparently, ADHD,...
- It sounds like you have a totally excited little girl that wants to be a part of everything. If she is wearing you out maybe it's not her. I know that you said that ...
Am I Doing My Kids a Disservice by Not Having a Social Life?
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on December 17, 2011
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I guess my question is am I setting an antisocial example for them? I have moved 3 times in the past 9 years, all different states. I can rarely make friends and my ...
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- I think a social mom with friends is a happy mom. Whether it's a good example to your kids, or just makes you feel good, or a combo of both, I think everyone needs th...
- I think that you need to get out. For your own sake. A hobby or Meet Up or church or volunteer group will give you an "in" with a group of people. I think not only wou...
- Churches, the Y, and some gymnastics studios have parents night out where you can drop off your child for up to 4 hours and go out. Join MOPS or another mommy group a...
Who Needs a Social Outing Soon?
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on January 30, 2007
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I need to go out on a social outing with some women who live in my area even if it is for coffee, lunch, or whatever. I have friends but they seem so consumed by their...
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- A., i live in bellflower which is close to signal hill. and yes!!!!!!!! i would love to get together with you anytime you want. i don't work outside the...
- Hi A., I live in Garden Grove, which is not to far from Signal Hill. I work for an Insurance Company in Marketing dept. and I am out in the field in your area sometim...
- Hi A., lol! For a minute I thought I was reading my own request! I am 31, live in Garden Grove & have 3 kidlets - 12, 3, & 6 months. I stay at home with my kids al...
Social Anxiety/Gaining Confidence
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on May 18, 2011
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Have any of you learned to overcome your social anxieties as well as gain confidence? I've been a stay at home mom for many years and now need to find a job. I'm cli...
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- How about trying Toastmasters - it helps people develop speaking and leadership skills. http://www.toastmasters.org Also, do you have time to volunteer? Pick someth...
- YES. I was very shy. In school, at social outings (ahhh) etc. And very depressed (thought about suicide daily) I literally spent a decade constantly working ...
- First of all, you're not alone. I have a sister-in-law who went through the same issues when she decided to rejoin the workforce after staying home. There are a few ...
Husbands Social Life- What Is Appropriate?
Asked by H.G. from Denver
on April 17, 2010
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Hi ladies.
I am trying to get feel for if my husbands social life is getting out of hand or if I have unrealistic expectations.
I am a stay at home Mom to our da...
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- Hi H., I think I would tend to feel pretty single-mom if I was in your shoes. I don't think your hubby is really connected right now to you and your daughter. I would...
- personally, sounds like he may not really be at his friends house.
- I'm glad you just asked how others would feel. At first I expected that you would ask for advice on what to do and I have no idea what I would do in your situation. Ho...
Which Social Networking Sites Do You Use?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 29, 2011
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Facebook? Myspace? Twitter? etc... which social networking sites do you use and why? Do you reconnect with out of state friends and family? Are you promoting a charity...
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- Mamapedia and that's about it. I loathe Facebook, personally. There was a real funny post on the DimSum and Donuts blog yesterday about Facebook status updates. Al...
- Interesting to see we are all very similar! I am a big FB'er....but I don't have a gazillion "friends"...alot is family..alot if daycare provider pals (we all got FB w...
- This site, of course! (what would I do without all these lovely mamas!) Facebook for friends and fun (and no, I very rarely cross FB into my professional life, except...
Interfering in My Son's Social Situations
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on January 18, 2009
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My 9 year old son has always been shy. He is in third grade and has a handful of friends. We have regular playdates with about two boys, but he shows no interest in ...
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- I would talk to his Pediatrician to get the best advice. Make a consultation appointment and don't take your son along.
- Your son is shy and quiet and you have to accept that that is the person he is meant to be. I read some of the responses that mentioned that your child is "different"...
- i think Tina's response was great. I would add that I don't think you should push him, even gently, right now. That was a devestating experience - shame on those boys ...
Friend Not Such a Friend After Baby Was Born
Asked by T.H. from New York
on March 8, 2007
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I had a best friend for many years whom we did everything together, when i got pregnant in 2005 things started to change, she no longer would call me to do things or m...
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- Wow, your story sounds a lot like mine, with some differences. My (ex) friend was very similar, but she was married at the time. With a little boy that was a year old ...
- I had a best friend just like you explain, we were even roommates before I moved in with my now husband, and once I got pregnant things changed, and then she was suppo...
- I had my first son when I was 24. My best friend at the time acted much the way yours is. When I finally confronted her, she told me that she was mad because I was r...
Advice on a Situation with a Friend and Her Infant
Asked by R.D. from Kansas City
on January 16, 2010
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I am currently watching my friends 7 week old infant. How this came about is an interesting story. Several years ago when my daughter was about 2 I babysat for a fri...
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- Did you charge your other friends when you watched their children? I don't think it is too late to discuss payment. You could say something like "You know we never di...
- I'm not sure what it is you really want, do you want to get paid for the services you are giving (which is perfectly justified and reasonable) or do you want to quit b...
- Hi Peggy, You might not like my responce but here it goes... I think you were right when you said "but half of it is my fault because I should have spoken up". Your ...
