Step Child & Step Grandchild
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Seeking Advice on Step Children
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on May 19, 2007
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i have two step children and i have to say that they test me everyday, and the more i try with them the more the grandmother babies them and their father does nothing ...
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- I also aquired a step-child when I got married. My hubby was no help at first. He would contradict everything I did. Finally I set him down the week before the wedding...
- M., I don't think you are going to like my answer after all the sacrifice you have made for your fiance'. However, I am a step-mom of two girls that moved to a state...
- I agree with Kristina M 110%, I am a step-child and step mom, and nothing is more true than her words. Her advice is the same as mine.
Next Step Enfamil
Asked by J.R. from Knoxville
on October 19, 2006
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I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about the Enfamil Next Step formula? It says it is for babies 9-24 months old. Has anyone used this? My baby (10 1/2 mo...
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- We use this for our daughter who is 16 months old. We started using it at 12 months because she would not drink whole milk. She drinks it as well as her original formu...
- my son turned 2 yrs old today and I still use forumula some times when he wont eat so he at least gets his vitamans. And thats what we use the nextstep lipel I think i...
- My son in 15 months old an his doctor advised us to use the next step formula. He doesn't like milk at all and the infant formula doesn't match his needs anymore. Ho...
What Is the Step Mom to Be Called?
Asked by B.S. from Pensacola
on April 23, 2008
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My ex remarried this past weekend. Our little girl told me that she now has two mommys. I can handle that part. When I asked her what she calls the new mommy she sa...
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- Depending upon the age of your child, she may have been told that she now has two mommys to avoid her being confused about the relationship that the new wife has with ...
- B., Your daughter will always be your daughter.... The step mother is her second mom. but will never take your place. Let your daughter decide what to call the other,...
- I am a step mom of 5 years now. And as soon as I married my husband his youngest daughter then 5 years old. Started calling me mommy. And her mother just lost it. So, ...
My Mother Can't Accept My Step Children
Asked by G.K. from Topeka
on November 22, 2006
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I am 2 time divorced mother of 2 children. My fiancee also has 2 children. My mother and grandmother are the only ones who just can not accept them as their own. Sunda...
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- That is so wrong of your family to not except your family. I dont care if they are step children or not they are your family and your family should except it. All i ...
- Just ask them what their problem is. I raised two foster kids and everyone I was around treated them like they treated my own kids, even the neighborhood. I'd say th...
- A lot of families are, unfortunately, similar to yours with the stepchildren when it comes to pictures and such. I don't believe that expecting to do less for them by ...
Need Step Stool for Potty
Asked by J.T. from Oklahoma City
on April 3, 2008
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My daughter is successfully potty training. However, recently she has been preferring the baby bjorn little potty over the potty seat that sits on our toilet. I thin...
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- Tina is right! I like the one I purchased by the Rubbermaid containers. It is small enough for a little to be able to climb on yet large enough f or them to turn aroun...
- Have you ever been on a toilet that was elevated. Although you might truly feel like a queen on a throne I don't enjoy that feeling. I am short and I like my feet to ...
- Hi J., I have a home daycare and we use a stool we got at Walmart. I have used the one they have over by the baby diapers. I now am useing one that is a little taller...
Enfamil Next Step Formula
Asked by J.S. from Pittsburgh
on May 14, 2008
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My daughter just turned 9 months old today. She has been on Enfamil's AR Lipil formula since she was 4 months. I was recommended this formula by her pediatrician bec...
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- J., I switched both of my girls over to the Next Step at 9 months. I would just forwarn you that it could cause constipation. I am also not sure if it will affect...
- Hi J., I used the Enfamil Next Step and it was just fine. Same as before actually. After one year start introducing milk instead. I like formulas because you can...
- I wouldn't change for two reasons. When mine we on formula I had asked the pediactrician about changing when I too noticed it at the store and he said that you don't ...
Mom, Step Mom and Dad?????
Asked by S.M. from Boston
on May 6, 2007
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I have a 5 year old step son that comes over 2-3 days a week, my problem is that he does not behave at all when he is with his mom but when he comes over to our house ...
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- I went through w/ that with my ex husband and our 3 children. I had to put my foot down and tell them they couldnt call me to deal w/ their issues. it took several ti...
- As a mom of a son who goes to his father's house every other weekend, I believe your step-son's mom is doing the right thing. She needs to include the father in all o...
- Hi S.. My question is what are you & his dad doing that is different from what his mom is doing? My middle son's father & I had a huge problem w/his daughter from his ...
Bickering Between Step Siblings
Asked by D.B. from Dayton
on September 17, 2008
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I have an 8-year-old son who is ADHD. We have recently found the "right" medication to help him cope at school and extracurricular activities, but we are having a prob...
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- D., I would have a family meeting.Inform all the children you are tired of the bickering and yelling.They need to redirect thier angers to each other and learn to ge...
- When I was a kid, if we had a fight, whoever was in the fight was punished, because it takes 2 to fight. So unless he is hitting or hurting anything, I would just put...
- Recently I read an article in the newpaper about bickering and it basically said to make clear that fighting hurts the other person (their feelings). The best remedy ...
Seeking Help with Step Parenting
Asked by M.S. from Shreveport
on September 22, 2006
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I have a 12 year old daughter that is haveing alot of problems with my husband of 3 years. The can't seem to agree on anything. My husband will act like a child and ...
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- Your husband sounds like my step mother. When I lived with her and my daddy, my life was horrible. She literally treated me like Cinderella. I had to do all of her ...
- I have step parenting issues also, but mine is totally different. My step son is 6 years old and he used to love me until me and his dad moved in together. Then it wa...
- Dear M., That's such a tricky situation, that is probably mostly out of your control. I have some wonderful friends from church who are family psychologists. They...
Making the Big Step into Preschool
Asked by J.C. from San Francisco
on February 18, 2008
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I am starting to look around at Preschools for my three year old. I am a stay at home mom so I am looking to start her in a part time program as I feel she would reall...
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- Hi J., I think you are on the right track in getting her ready for school. We chose our oldest daughter's preschool when we lived in the bay area based upon recommend...
- I would go and look at locations. I always look for safe environments and ask about their teacher turnover. Some preschools have a high teacher turnover. I love Act...
- I think you have some great responses already, so the only thing I will add is to ask about nap policies, if you are considering having your child stay past lunch time...
