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Was Your Child Bitten?
Asked by M.R. from San Francisco
on July 22, 2010
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If your child was bitten at preschool or daycare by another child (about 3 years old), what would your response be? It may or may not be the first time your child was ...
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- My child was bitten once at Day Care and I was absolutely livid. I taught him at an early age, NO BITING!! I knew this child had already bitten another child a few wee...
- My son was bitten when he was 16 months old by 1 boy at daycare. He was at an in home daycare and the biter was the provider's 2.5 yr old son. I know that biting happe...
- i think the daycare is supposed to have 3 cases happen before the biter is discharged. human bite is more dangerous than a dog bite, is what i remember. no my children...
An Unknown Child.... from My Hunsband's Past.... ???
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on April 2, 2008
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I'm very new to Mamasourse and this is the first time i have posted anything... from what i have read so far, this seems to be the perfect place to ask for some help, ...
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- The number one thing to do is get a paternity test then go from there.You should treat this child like you would want to be treated or like you would want your own chi...
- Hi, Well, this can be a tough situation, however a similar thing happened to me as a child. When I was 8, my mom contacted my dad (whom I had never seen or talked ...
- no matter what, this will get legal, so might i suggest that before entering the child's life, have a paternity test done. if she refuses, all future correspondence wi...
Do You Take Your Child's Word ABSOLUTELY?
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2011
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Just wondering. Because I see a lot of question's posted,
my child said:
so and so pushed me, called me a name, etc.
my teacher said (something mean/inappropriate)...
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- "Do you always assume your child is telling the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, without question?" Of course not. That would be foolish. A.) Kids lie....
- I never assumed my kids were telling the whole truth, I always investigated. I don't think it's a good thing to think your kids can do no wrong... because eventually ...
- I know my kids take things out of proportion all the time. My daughter is 6 and golds me a while back the Hannah (I made up the name..) hated her and never was going ...
Child Custody (Unwed Mother) and Breastfeeding in Colorado
Asked by B.B. from Pueblo
on January 31, 2012
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I am a single, unwed, pregnant soon to be mama. It was a drunken one night stand. I told him I was pregnant. We tried dating, he didn't talk to me for 2 weeks then pro...
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- Well first off he is asking for time on M W F...and you have school and will be away from the baby on M W F? Sounds like perfect daycare to me! Secondly, get a lawy...
- He is the father and with out a court order you have nothing. You can, however as an unwed mother NOT put him on the birth cirtificate but then he will be held respon...
- It really depends on your Judge. Since you are unwed, if he never bothers to take you to court you don't have to agree to any visitation. Do you think he will be a g...
Child Support Dilemma...
Asked by M.K. from New York
on September 18, 2010
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I hope you are familiar with my previous post...I am currently living at home with my family to finish school. My boyfriend and I are still together and trying to wor...
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- Dear M., I think you should stay where you are and keep with your plans for finishing school while you have a stable place with your family and their support. If you ...
- Well let's get rid of that wool!!!! Still work on working things out, in the long run if that works out it is best for everyone. So you put your child on medicai...
- I say drop the dud. You said it best. "all the joy of being a father without the financial responsibility" He has to pay and should want to because you are living a...
Ooops Baby
Asked by I.A. from Rochester
on August 10, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am 10 weeks pregnant for the second time and my first baby just turned 1 last week.
I am having hard time dealing with this second pregnancy, I was so NOT...
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- My best friend has four children. Her second and fourth were both surprizes. There are eleven months between the first born and the second born. They look out for each...
- My "oops" baby is a bit different - my husband and i were praying and hoping so long for a beautiful baby... and nearly 3 years later we're now pregnant - with not ONE...
- I see you have gotten a lot of responses, and already replied back. I just wanted to add one more. :) Out of 4 children, 2 of mine were oops babies. My second pregnanc...
Hyper Child ... Does That Mean ADD? & What Steps Should I Take?
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on October 16, 2009
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My son is 6 & in 1st grade. My son's teacher is having several issues with him at school. He is not staying focused, he can't sit still, he's not finishing his class...
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- S., Just a few suggestions. My brother and his wife are both pediatricians and they have said that ADD is often attached to an "active" child undeservedly. Schools ...
- You mention that the issues are present both at school and at home, so clearly there is something that needs addressing. You're totally doing the right thing by getti...
- It sounds like the school is trying to be proactive about your son's possible issues, which is good. I think letting them proceed with their evaluation is great- but m...
How Old Does a Child Have to Be to Spoil Them?
Asked by J.B. from Orlando
on September 17, 2006
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My 2 1/2 month old son has just recently started fussing/crying when we walk out of his sight or are not holding him. Usually when he does this I'll come back in the r...
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- Hi my name is K. and my son is now almost 4. I just wanted to give you some advise on your question. My son was the same way. I bought some fun tunes for him and actua...
- Dear J., You will hear a lot of people tell you a young baby can be spoiled, but your baby has not reached the level of brain development needed to become spoiled or ...
- Like you I am also a first time mom of a 2 1/2 month old son. I just went thru the exact problem. While I don't think you can spoil him right now, I also think it's i...
Does a Second Child EVER Stop Screaming and Shouting???
Asked by A.J. from Washington DC
on January 8, 2009
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I just wanted some opinions from mothers with more than one child about how their second (or more) children do with the whining and competing to be heard (screaming, r...
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- A.: First off - THANK YOU! to you and your husband! His service and sacrifices to our country are VERY MUCH appreciated! Welcome back to the US! Being a former...
- Hi A., Different personalities ! I have 3 myself and let me tell you they are all very different in their own way. My second child was very much a screamer and t...
- I agree with the other moms. She's got to be getting what she wants when she yells, or she wouldn't do it - as often anyway! Tell her you only listen to people who tal...
Child Hitting Herself
Asked by J.P. from Philadelphia
on January 18, 2007
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My daughter is 17 months old and for the past couple weeks when she is told no or becomes furstrated she hits herself in the head. I'm becoming very upset when she do...
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- My son went through the same thing. He never hit himself in the head but he would slap his hands, he would pinch himself, and I think also that it is out of frustrati...
- It is a sign of frustration. My daughter does this too. I have learned to laugh it off. It is completely normal, and the reasons behind it are exactly what you said....
- Hi J., My son did the same thing. I turned it into a joke with him and said, "Don't hit my baby!" and would force a laugh, even though I truly didn't want him doin...
