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Why Do Grandparents Do What They Want to Do with the Kids?
Asked by F.O. from Los Angeles
on February 18, 2011
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This is meant to be a lightehearted topic. Not about lack of parenting skills/respect. Just a question about why granparents do what they do. Grandparents includes Nan...
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- I like my inlaws, a lot actually...but I wonder the same exact thing. I think it's because my SO's grandma lived with them, was his main care taker and did whatever ...
- They do it because "I did it this way with all my kids, and they turned out fine." They reason that they have far more parenting experience, so they know better. Th...
- That would've definitely ticked me off! If we are working on some sort of transition, it needs to be consistent, no matter who they are with at the moment. I've go...
When Baby Comes Home
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on June 15, 2008
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In preparing for the birth of our first baby (we are due July 14th), we have been trying to stay on top of things. One thing we have been told numerous times by many p...
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- Hi K., You have a ton of responses but I thought I would put my 2 cents in.:) I am expecting as well! My original due date was July 14th but since has been moved up...
- I'm leary of what cooks nicely after freezing, too. I have found that putting a lasagna together, freezing, then thawing, and baking works well. I think baking it af...
- Make a big tray of lasagna...it will keep well and it actually tastes better after the first sitting. I bake the noodles and then put it together with the other ingr...
What Absenses Are Excused at Your Kids School??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on July 2, 2011
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My daughter will start kindergarden in the fall. MY husband and I were discussing vacations once we have a school age child. I think it is OK to take the child out o...
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- Missing school for a day, no big deal. Missing for a week is a mistake. Each week builds on the previous in every grade. Kinder isn't just playtime like it was when...
- In California, schools excuse absenses for certain things such as illness, medical appointments, a death in the family, etc. Vacations are not excused. You have to...
- well, ask anonymously. I took my son out of school (with permission from his actual school) but he was also being bussed to a tech program. My other son was coming bac...
Where Can I Volunteer with My Kids?
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on April 12, 2008
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I would like to start volunteering somewhere with my kids. I want to start them young on giving back. They are six and four. My six year old, I can take anywhere, but ...
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- I'm kind of partial to nursing homes. Some people in the nursing homes don't get very many visitors and you know how precious children can be to the elderly. They ju...
- Have you considered nursing homes/care facility? So many peolple don't have family that will come & see about them & I'm sure they would love to have children around w...
- We go to the local park, put on gloves, and pick up trash.
Need Advice from Parents of 3 Kids (Or Is a Sibling of 3)
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on July 11, 2011
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Hello,
My husband and I are now actually considering having a 3rd child after having said that we were done and pretty much gave away all of our baby stuff. I need ...
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- I have a teenager and a toddler. The teen always gets mad when the toddler wants to play around with her. She acts like her little sister is the most annoying person i...
- I have 4 kids, girls are 2 years apart, then a 5 year gap and boys 2 years apart. Travelling is a passion for me so my kids have been travelling since they were babie...
- Well, I have 3 kids: ages 5, 2 and 1. Wow, it's stressful traveling if you ask me. May not be for you, as yours will be older. My husband and I always take a vacat...
JFF When Did Your Kids Start to Drink Coffee or Tea?
Asked by B.F. from Chicago
on February 8, 2012
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I just saw a video about Toddlers & Tiaras and one mom's controversial "go go juice", which is Moutain Dew and Red Bull mixed. It made me think about our own coffee an...
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- my mother gave both of my kids tea (with 3/4 milk) at 2.
- Mmmmmm ... flame retardant and Red Bull! What a fabulous drink for a toddler! (the following soft drinks do indeed contain flame retardant, used in plastics: Mounta...
- My kids can't have coke, or mtn dew because of the SUGAR not because of the caffeine. Red Bull in most kids is WRONG. I have tried it with my 10 yr old because she is ...
Help with Grandma Who Is Buying Way Too Much for My Kids
Asked by B.L. from Salt Lake City
on December 13, 2008
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Hello Ladies! You have been so helpful with my other requests, so I thought I would come to you with another!
My mom loves buying things for my kids. It can be ...
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- I would just give them back to her. And tell her NO they do not need this, or say ok then that (the gift) and stay at your house for when they come over to visit. goo...
- I have 7 and my MIL is the same way, boundries can sometimes help. But I have come to the realization that I can't stop her from doing it, she is spending her money an...
- Start a 529 college savings account for your kids. Give her a heart felt card stating how you enjoy watching her dote on your kids but if she could make an investment ...
Religious Pressure- Kids
Asked by R.J. from Salt Lake City
on January 4, 2011
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okay so Saturday early afternoon I am sitting on my couch drinking my coffee because we all slept in and my door bell rings. I answer the door in my pajamas coffee i...
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- TOTALLY inappropriate of HER!! You handled it well enough.....if you see her again, maybe a little more force? Turn the tables on her...say something like "How would y...
- Please, not to insult any Mormon or anyone who KNOWS Mormons, but where I live, they come around to ring the bell often. When I was a child my mother (who is devoutly ...
- Ok, as resonding to your update... Since both you and your husband were baptised, you are officially on the records, so that is why they keep coming. You have a c...
Being Full Time Working Mom, How to Take Care of 2 Kids.
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on March 12, 2010
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Hi everybody.
I have a 2 year old son and I am expecting my second child soon. I am a full time working mom and cannot leave my job too.
And if I send two kids to...
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- I wish you had given more details about your situation. Are you a single Mom having a second child? Or is there a husband in the picture helping with income? What sort...
- Hi Sweta, Is it possible for you to work from home? I have two little ones and I work from home. It allows me to hire someone to come in for 8ish hours per day ve...
- Some daycares will offer a discount for 2 kids. We crunched the numbers and it was still a bit cheaper to do daycare x 2 than pay for a nanny - there are some tax thi...
Teenage Nieces Not Spending Time at Home with Out of Town Visitors
Asked by J.K. from Missoula
on May 26, 2011
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I just got back from my niece's high school graduation. My 4 yr old son and I drove over 1500 miles there for the graduation and hardly saw any of my niece, I unders...
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- Yes, the parents should have done more. And I would have taken whatever the graduate was texting on away during the party. But one thing the parents could have done -...
- I think this is extremely rude. Your sister should have talked with her daughters beforehand and made it clear that they were going to spend a set amount of time with...
- Wow, As a parent have taught our daughter to not text or speak or answer her phone with others around. It is just like having a phone conversation in front of everyon...
