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Does Your Husband Honor You on Mother's Day?
Asked by A.B. from St. Louis
on May 8, 2011
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My husband coordinated my son's gift giving and card making for me, and he is taking us to brunch today. He didn't give me a card or a gift. When asked by my son if he...
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- Some interesting answers . . . my husband asked me what I wanted to do and what I wanted in general. I said nothing as I really didn't want anything. He took the kids ...
- My husband texted me 'happy mothers day' to which I replied, 'I am not your mother'. I think he should coordinate my kids honoring me for mothers day, but he shou...
- The fact that he coordinated your son's gift-giving and card-making IS honoring you and appreciating you! Sorry, but I agree with your husband.
Disneyworld for Christmas
Asked by J. from Chicago
on November 2, 2010
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We are planning to go to Disneyworld for Christmas this year. My sister has a Disney vacation condo, and we will be staying with her...on the Disney grounds. Does an...
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- The one time we went at Christmas it was nice but it was very very very crowded but it was fun. We weren't there Christmas day but shortly after that and it was a fun ...
- Catch the characters early. Make reservations if you want to do charactere dinners. If you have girls, definately try to do breakfast or lunch w/ the princesses (eit...
- A couple of years ago, I was at Disney for New Years. The best advice I can give you is to make as many plans as you can in advance, including ALL of your restaurant ...
Need Advice on Frustrating Teacher/How to Help My 2Nd Grader
Asked by R.M. from Lexington
on November 20, 2008
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Last week I met with our youngest daughter's teacher. Our daughter is 7 and in the 2nd grade. One of the common issues we shared with the teacher was that we didn't th...
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- your daughter sounds like me. i just didnt care. i was diagnosed with add only to find out later it wasnt that i had add but i just didnt care and this continued on th...
- Please take a long look a www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about petroleum-based artificial ingre...
- Hi R., You know, most 2nd graders are not organized. This isn't just a hallmark of ADHD, or ADD, or anything else. It's part of being a child. Most classrooms wo...
Help Me Make a College Shopping List!
Asked by J.C. from Rockford
on June 2, 2012
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Well, my son has decided on a college, so now we have to get prepared. I'm getting kind of overwhelmed trying to think of all the things he is going to need when he le...
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- A small electric frying pan. You can get them in a 6 inch size and he could make a whole meal in it. My friend's daughter is currently at UW Oshkosh and meals are $7...
- I would make a list, but not purchase until later. There are always big "back to school" sales at BB&B and other similar stores that will have sales specifically mark...
- -an alarm clock that wakes him (it's been my experience that freshmen get the crummiest choice of classes - often at 8am) -a roll or two of quarters for laundry -com...
Need Advice on Bringing Home Baby #2
Asked by M.P. from Modesto
on July 10, 2007
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I have a wonderful 3 year old son. He has such a great personality and he seems excited (so far) about having a little brother. I just don't want the attitude to cha...
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- My son was about to turn 3, three weeks after my daughter was born. He did great!! As long as you have mom time with him each day when the baby is napping, he'll adj...
- I brought home baby #2 when my oldest son was 2 yrs old. As with you my older son seemed excited for the baby...as much as a 2 yr old can be!, we talked about what wo...
- Hello M., I made a big deal out of my second son's birth. I bought my older son a gift so he wouldn't feel left out. It was a little different because my husband was ...
How in the World Do You Do It All?
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on August 19, 2012
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Hey Mamas,
I'm having one of those Sundays when I woke up and hit the house hard. Cleaning out closets and organizing... projects galore. I"m getting so frustrated wi...
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- I used to do it all but I found the problem is you seem to have a choice between a clean house and family time. So I went with clean enough to be functional. Def w...
- I don't do it all. There's no way to and believe me, I've wracked my brain trying to come up with a strategy to turn into a super hero. If you find a way, please let...
- Simply, you Don't. Prioritize & call it a day.
Stressed Out Working Wife/Mom
Asked by R.M. from Indianapolis
on January 8, 2009
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(I think maybe I just need to vent) I have been working full-time for the past six months after pretty much being a SAHM with just a few part-time jobs here and there...
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- I know of a wonderful Home Based Business you just might like to look in to. Please e-mail me @ ____@____.com. Please put in subject line "MELA" and I can explain a ...
- I can only imagine how tough that must be. I have a husband who god bless him barely manages to dress himself in the morning... jk. But I'm a stay at home mom who will...
- I totally feel as you do. I too am a working mom literally bringing home all the bacon. I knew I married for love & not money. I knew I would always have to work, but ...
What Is an Appropriate Punishement for This Behavior?
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on August 28, 2010
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I do all the laundry in the house. I wash and dry it and fold it. For my 14 year old I set her folded clothes on her bed and one of her chores is to put them away in h...
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- I'm with the moms who say put her in charge of her own laundry and CLOSE THE DOOR. This isn't a battle worth fighting in my opinion. I have two daughters, and had the ...
- I would be more concerned about the lying but it sounds like she's being a little bit rebellious and doesn't like her mom telling her continuously to keep clothes hung...
- It will be hard on both you and your daughter, but do not do any of her laundry, putting away, washing drying etc. leave it on the floor in chairs etc. when she needs ...
I Don't Want to Work Anymore but I Don't Want to Be a SAHM Either.
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on April 27, 2012
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Hi moms, when my daughter was born I stayed home with her for almost 2 years. I had always worked and staying home was hard on me. It felt very isolating. So I deci...
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- Staying at home isn't for everybody and it sounds like your current job isn't for you. So, what is? The choice doesn't have to be between these exact 2 things. What...
- Before you leave your current job, check for part time jobs that may be of interest to you as well as think of what you may want to do once your child is older. Take a...
- Why don't you quit your job and do some volunteer work? That way you can set your own hours and you would feel better helping someone else. You would meet a whole ne...
Insomniac, Any Suggestions?
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on October 7, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Since having my son 2 years ago and even before then I have had the HARDEST time staying asleep at night.... My mind CONSTANTLY is in go mode and I'm ALWAY...
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- Good sleep is key to good health. I really hope you find some answers through our wonderful moms. Exercise early in the day. Eat right. You're old enough to know what...
- it takes a lot of discipline for insomniacs to get a good night's sleep. i would recommend putting an exercise routine in your daily routine, not before bed though....
- Hi K.! Good job on supporting our animal friends!!! My daughter and I are vegetarians, and also LOVE animals. Anyway, I don't have any great tricks..but just a few ...
