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Seeking Advice for Parenting a Teenager-at Risk Daughter.
Asked by N.M. from Dallas
on November 18, 2007
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Dear Mommas,
My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and we do have a happy life together not until our daughter became a teenager. I was forced to quit ...
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- My heart goes out to you and your family; my daughter is 9 y.o. and goes to a Christian school, too...this is definitely a wake-up call for me--those things are not f...
- Gosh! I wish someone had done this for my sister. LEAVE HER THERE! I know it is tearing you apart but I believe this is best for her and your sanity. I truly wish you ...
- How is the relationship w/ ur husband? Remember if u really want to help someone else u have to start w/ ur self, and if u have a supportive relationship it will be mu...
Seeking a Good Child Care Facility for My 28Th Month Old Twin Girls
Asked by S.S. from San Antonio
on April 21, 2007
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My girls were at home with a nanny until April 4th.
Now that they are close to being 2 and 1/2 yrs this June and our nanny found something else to do, we are looking ...
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- I have heard good things a daycare called Country Home I think. I would have put my 16 month old in it but it's expensive and I found a great home daycare near my home.
- both my boys now go to the country home on NW military it is a little expensive but great and they keep the kids so entertained all day long that they are ready to eat...
- My 16 month old goes to Luv-n-Care on the corner of Lockhill Selma and Huebner - also very convenient to 1604. The facility is new, bright and clean, and I believe al...
Where Are Parents' Rights??
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on May 5, 2011
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This one tops the blunders of the elementary school that the last of my young children attend. Today I received a phone call from the principal's secretary telling me...
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- Your wishes should have been followed! The point is, you said NO, and I can't believe a principal would disregard that and do what he/she wanted. I hope no one has m...
- OMG!! I would call the superintendant's office today. Then the school board. You explicitely told them no. What if you had gotten the permission slip and had ...
- Oh my gosh, I would have been livid. They were completely out of line. It's so strange that you posted this because I had the exact same situation yesterday except I...
Need Ideas for Behavior Chart
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on July 20, 2010
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I am so weary from dealing with my 4 year old daughter and her on and off moody behavior. I have tried several different things and nothing seems to be working. Now ...
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- We use a marble jar... which is similar. In the beginning I broke the day into segments. If kiddo didn't lose his temper (aka put himself on timeout before he lost...
- Hi there, we use the penny system for my 4 year old son. It really seems to work for him. Everytime he does something like , share with his brother, listen the 1st tim...
- what's wrong with charts? they're visual which is great for positive reinforcement, and you're planning to use it in a positive way not a negative one. i think it's gr...
APD And Behavior Issues
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on April 13, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
My 7yo has an auditory processing disorder (APD). He is mentally about 5yo. Lately he has been fighting with his sibs so much that I am at my wits end. I ha...
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- This is not something a layman can solve. You NEED professional help for the both of you. I don't think you'll regret it. I just saw a special on Rachel Ray with Rosie...
- If you can find a good occupational therapist trained in sensory integration issues, he/she might be able to help. I used to be an early intervention specialist and w...
- The book Communicating Partners by Dr. James MacDonald, is a huge help for any language disorders, including APD. http://jamesdmacdonald.org/Articles/MacDonaldStar...
Seeking Sitter for LARGE Breed Dogs- Mastiffs in Holland/ Zeeland Area.
Asked by D.N. from Grand Rapids
on March 12, 2008
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Having a terrible time finding sitter for family vacation. (I have checked the sitter city site to no avail) Would like to have someone come to the house to feed, let ...
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- D. we are a family of big dogs as well my daughter who is 14 is trying to earn extra dollars for summer work camp for church when is your family going on vacation? Sh...
- Try care.com it lists a number of pet sitters that will do just that. I am in Hudsonville and there were a lot in the area with background checks etc. Good luck!
- Hi D. ~ we boarded our black lab at a place called the Dog Barn. It is in Saugatuck and is AWESOME! They have a very large area for play and activity along with big ca...
Sharing a Party Between Son and Daughter
Asked by A.J. from Pittsburgh
on August 24, 2009
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My Daughter and son will share the first week of septenber as their birthday. She will be 9 and he will be 7. My Husband and I were thinking of sharing their party thi...
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- My two youngest have birthdays five days apart. We have done shared birthday parties and separate birthday parties. The shared ones are usually larger and if they ha...
- my sister did the roller rink for her two kids, boy and girl. it worked out great. one cake though.
- A., you really do 'get' more for your dollar per child as a huge unit ... Kids just want gifts and fun ....... Do the huge skate rink , swim par...
Buying New Home/school District...
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on October 21, 2008
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We want to move and I would just like to have some opinions on this issue - school discticts!
Would you rather live in a small, older home in a great public schoo...
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- If you are able to afford a private school and want the bigger/nicer/fancier house, then why not? My only caution is, is that even though your kids would be going to ...
- better school district but also look at activities and the whole neighborhood.
- i don't sacrifice my children for a big house. that said, we bought the house we could afford on one salary in a good district (which is only as good as parent inv...
Changing High Schools for a Child That Does Not Fit In???
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on April 23, 2012
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My nephew is 16 in the 10th grade.. His second year at high school.. He is super smart.. Had an IQ test year back that he was genius.. He is having problems in school...
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- I agree with the others. What does HE want? Also, I had to laugh. Perception is everything. 1000 students sounds so tiny to me. I teach at a high school, and we...
- Well, is it because he is very socially awkward? Because if so, then he will likely fall into the same rut in his new school. If he has some real social awkwardness, t...
- If your nephew wants to they should go for it. Could be the best thing they ever did. or could make no difference at all. But I see nothing wrong with it if the kid...
What Would You Choose in Looking for a Family Friendly Airline?
Asked by M.C. from Denver
on April 19, 2009
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I am writing a paper for school and am wondering if you could ask for anything of an airline, what would it be? That is, what would make them family friendly?
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- I think we've covered most of the major airlines in our cross-country travels & none of them have ever involved children over 4 (they've all been interesting trips). I...
- Southwest Airlines all the way!!!!!!!!
- Free cartoons on the tiny tv's with free earphones. More room in the seats (everyoe would love that) so that it is easier to breastfeed. Changing tables in bigger ba...
