Telling Family: Simplicity
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What to Do with X's Family Photos?
Asked by P.H. from Chicago
on May 2, 2011
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We have a wall of family photos in a prominant place from a special trip we took to Maui a few years ago. My son and daughter in law are close to the end of their divo...
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- You can keep one up in an non obtrusive area and can mention to the new girl that isnt this a nice picture of the grand kids but glance over the fact that the ex was i...
- I am going through the same thing too. My daughter is going through a divorce and has a 3 yr old. Her wedding picture is soo beautiful and I have a couple of beauti...
- Keep it. We are who we are today because of the things we've been through in the past. She's still going to be in the picture because she's the mother of your grandbab...
Cute Ways to Tell the Co-workers
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on October 28, 2008
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I work in a small school and want a fun way to share that I am pregnant with my first child. What are some ways that you have told co-workers or ways that you have fo...
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- A friend of mine had purchased a T-shirt that read "Baby Andrews" with an arrow pointing to my belly. We had a potluck at work along with casual day so I was able to ...
- Depending on what age you work with and if you want the students to know. You could have a couple of students from other classrooms walk in and loudly talk about you ...
- I brought a baby names book in and non-chalantly asked what they thought about a couple of random names. M.
The Name Game
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 21, 2009
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Ok, this has got to be the simplest question ever asked :) What did you name your child/ren? And, what other names did you consider naming your child/ren? I have as...
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- I have two daughters - Lydia Louise and Allyson Priscilla. Both middle names come from a grandma on each side of the family. Priscilla is not my fav. but my husband'...
- For a boy I liked Brandon Adam. My daughters name is Brooke Autumn. Good luck!
- I love your question cause I have names that my hubby did not want to use but are so worthy of being used. Boy: Grafton I love that name! It is unique and very mas...
Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on March 19, 2011
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I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't tel...
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- Hi, I am sorry you have gotten the questions like that. Unfortunately, I think some people feel that they have the right to something to say about how many children...
- My son is an only. And for medical reasons wasn't really offered the opportunity to go for number 2. I probably would have had 2 so he'd have a live-in friend. Alth...
- I agree with the first part of the question, "WHY 2?" but for a different reason...like a PP. Seems like the general consensus is that you have 2 kids, one boy, one g...
Do I Expect Too Much from My Kiddo?
Asked by S.C. from Milwaukee
on June 25, 2011
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My daughter is 5. It's just me and her (she sees her dad for 8hrs on sunday). She has a list of chores that she needs to do. Empty my lunchbox and hers, feed cat at...
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- Mine don't do anything like that - is that every day? Wow, no my son has one chore he does every day, it's not the same chore, but he earns screen time by doing chore...
- I think you are doing great - more responsible parents making more responsible kids are what this wrold needs - I am doing the same with my 2 and 4 year olds! Kudos...
- You are doing the right thing. Teaching your child responsibility and to be a helper around the house saves your sanity and makes your child a much more pleasant kid ...
Food or No Food??
Asked by N.D. from Houston
on December 3, 2009
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We are having my daughter's 1st b-day party around lunch time. It will mostly be family with a couple of our close friends. Do we need to feed everyone a meal or hav...
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- Get several pizza's for the adults along with a salad and drink for all, and finger sandwiches for the kids, some may want the pizza but better safe then sorry. See if...
- lunch time yes. if your party is between lunch or dinner hour than snacks/finger foods are perfect.
- A noon party needs lunch. With kid's parties I usually serve food that kids like. I would recommend hot dogs or pizza. Healthier sides might include pretzels, carro...
Mother in Law Demanding to Be in Delivery Room During Baby's Birth
Asked by J.H. from Seattle
on June 9, 2009
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Hi fellow mommas! This is a 2 part question, so here it goes:
I am expecting baby #3 right before Thanksgiving. My in laws have never really been involved in our kids...
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- You're not asking too much, J., and you shouldn't be "asking" for what you need at this demanding time, but "telling" people clearly what you expect from them. The...
- Just tell her that your dr will only allow your husband in the delivery room and there's nothing you can do about it. If you let the dr. and the nurses at the hospital...
- If you don't want her there during the actual birth than she needs to be told. That is a great job for your husband! Your needs and comforts need to come first, not he...
Sibset... Cute or Boring??
Asked by C.R. from Chicago
on September 12, 2011
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I have 3 daughters-
Grace Margaret (mn is my moms)
Brooke Victoria (mn is my MIL)
& Ava Paige (mn is my SIL)
and I am pregnant for my fourth (due in Dec.)
Wh...
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- I love all your names. I like names that are traditional. I am all for different names, but I don't like when people pick them just for the sake of being different. ...
- Opinions are like a--holes.....(sure you've heard the saying) Some people just don't know how to keep theirs to themselves. As long as you are happy with the names...
- Um... your mom is "Margaret" and your sister is "Paige". Pretty names, but not exactly exotic! I love your children's names and love that they have family names as...
Need Recommendations for Sleep Options for Newborn
Asked by T.P. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2009
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I have a 25 month old girl and am expecting a second baby in less than 2 months. With my first daughter, she hated her crib and ended up sleeping with us every night ...
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- Hi T., I had the same scenario that you have. My first daughter co slept with us until she was 3yo. I think I had a harder time with the separation than she did. My s...
- I did a combination of co-sleeping and bassinet for both of my children. Sometimes I would actually use the infant carseat, as they preferred that "snug" feeling.
- I just had really good luck with my son.... We had a co-sleeper, but I would say for the first month or so, he did not like it and slept in bed with us. Then I start...
Getting Depressed . . . .Update :)
Asked by C.R. from Atlanta
on March 21, 2008
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I have the sweetest, happiest, healthiest baby girl so it pains me issue a complaint. Yet I have to admit that I am borderlining on depression. Other than my husband...
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- Are you able to join a gym? most have daycare centers and it's good for the child to be around others and good for mom to have needed and deserved MOMMY time! Also, do...
- Do you know the Lord Jesus, your Saviour? I would not have made it through my difficult marriage, and consequent divorce, without my faith in the Lord to carry me thro...
- Hi- I too suffer from depression (mine is chronic - I am 29 and have been dealing with it since my early teen years). I am also on medication, which helps me tremend...
