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Mom Needs Help
I was a nanny for some kids in a fairly dysfunctional family for a while, ... I have done this with my 3 and 5 year olds and my 5 year old has really caught ...
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- I'm so sorry for all you've both had to endure. Please take the advice in seeking counseling for your own traumas, but also seek a second opinion or push the original...
- A., Sounds like you have come down a long road! I would look into a child therapist. Also, let a trusted someone at her daycare know what the situation is. Start p...
- Hi A. My daughter was the same way and she NEVER seen any vilonce. We had her tested and found out she has Sensory Processing disorder. We took her to see an occupati...
Tension Between Mom and Husband
Oct 2, 2009 ... From my lifetime of dysfunctional family issues, that's the best advice I can ... unsettled pres. election, 1 Rep fam, 1 Dem fam, tension building 5 days, ...
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- boy, can i relate to that. my mom worked out of the country for 6-8 months out of the year, so my husband and i moved into her house to take care of it while she was g...
- I think a lot of families have this type of issue. In my family, both my mom's and my dad's families have multiple people who can't stand each other, and it seems like...
- Tell your husband you understand his frustration with your mother, and that you are frustrated with her, too. If the two of you can figure out a plan for minimizing th...
Teen Compulsive Liar
Would you recommend Mamapedia to a friend? (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... Whatever it is, it is dysfunctional and unhelpful. ...
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- Advise for a young teen and advise for an older teen would be very different.... My oldest, strong willed daughter had a hard time with lying when she was younger.....
- Try to catch her being good. This is tough, because she wants to be independent and yet she may not be ready for it. Next time she asks to do something, I would tell...
- I would explain to her all about 'crying Wolf!' It's going to happen once too often and then when she really needs help, no one will listen because she's become a lia...
Son Having Problems W/ Oral Fixation.
Read all 20 responses: "So, my sweet big boy (5 yrs old) has a MAJOR problem w/ ... I know that in my case my family was pretty dysfunctional and I was very ...
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- Hi there! I haven't read any of the other responses to your question, so I'm not sure if you've found assistance already---if so, disregard my ramblings! I am a sp...
- Hi, My name is R.' and I can completely comprehend what your going through. My 12 yr. old has always done the same thing. He will even put screws and other thing...
- I sucked my thumb until I was six and ruined my mouth. . . I had to have braces for about 8 years. My dad finally had enough of me sucking my thumb and put a sock ove...
Dealing with In-Law Drama
You are dealing with YEARS of dysfunctional behavior...that cannot always .... tension building 5 days, huge family fight w/MIL trying to kick my mom out! ...
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- Hi W.! Are we related? :) My husband's family drama looks good from 3000. His parents too have been divorced more than 25 years, yet there is still a great deal of ...
- Hiya W.: Wowww My first thought was....Thank your lucky stars,they don't live right around the corner!! lol.Your fortunate they live so far,but Your unfortunate, that...
- Hi W. - Sounds like you need to get some distance from the drama clan. What I've learned is that those kind of people NEVER change. The only thing you can do is stay ...
Should I Give My MIL a Set of Keys to Our Place?
Sep 30, 2009 ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... SHE is the dysfunctional one... do NOT let her create problems for you/your ...
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- DO NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT EVER, GIVE YOUR MIL YOUR HOUSE-KEYS!!! NEVER NEVER NEVER. Your MIL is a "bully." She has the nerve, expecting the house-keys to another per...
- It's that matter of perspective. I'll bet she would be astonished if she could peek inside your head and see how her comments and ideas are received. I imagine that sh...
- I just wanted to give you kudos for making the best out of a bad situation and not taking things personal. Your husband is a lucky man. Tell her that would be great th...
Advice on Possible Divorce
Yes Absolutely 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Definitely not .... but yes it wont go anywhere or get better unless heowns his dysfunctional harmful behavior ...
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- Hi A., What does your husband want to do? Obviously, you can't stay in a marriage where there is violence. Sounds to me that your husband needs anger management. I u...
- Get out fast before he kills you or you son. Happiness will come when you least expect it. Love, B. v. O.
- Think of this way: Your putting your son first by not staying in an unhealthy relationship which will eventually (if not already) affect him. Do you really want...
Yelling
Oct 29, 2009 ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) .... familiar role and dont like change, especially in dysfunctional families. ...
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- Please read: "The Best Things Parents Do: Ideas & Insights from Real-World Parents" By Susan Isaacs Kohl According to Amazon's Product Description: Each chapter...
- I found myself doing that at one point with my 3 yr old. I finally decided to start picking my battles and try breathing when I start to get upset. I've even stepped o...
- It's big that you can admit this to yourself - that's half the battle. I would advise that you see a counselor. Talk ALL of it through. Meaning what you grew up with e...
Behavioral Problems at School Only
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... my husband and I go to all special events, and our family is in no way "dysfunctional". ...
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- I believe your son may be bored and/or may have a different learning style than what your school can provide for him. I also had some issues with my son at school and...
- If that's really all he's done maybe it's time for a new school.
- Wellll, where to begin! I'm an only child myself, so I can definitely confirm that not having siblings does not mean that a child can't function in normal society. Wha...
Advice on Following Dream Job and Balancing Childcare
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... Recently with the growing dysfunctional situations I've experienced from a teacher's ...
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- It is possible to do both, so go for it. A happy mom is a good mom. Remember that and you will be just fine!
- I think it's a great idea. Something to remember, we only have our children for a small time and even though the world is dangerous, most of what they are going to lea...
- I think you can do both too! I am not sure of the hours per week you will work, but have you ever considered an Au Pair? I work for an agency called AuPairCare which...
