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What Motivates You?
I have a posse of girl friends who remind me that I am okay and I do the same for them. I beleive that. Moms are doing the very tough, heavy work for the ...
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- It's much harder when your kids are young! That does get better with time, so hand in there. When my daughter was 3, I picked up on flylady.net It's an awesome si...
- Hey KS, I used to feel the same way =0). I finally, first, made a decision that I didn't like the way things were going, then I actually got around people who are mot...
- This may seem counter-intuitive, but whenever I need a real boost in the housework/homework area...I watch TV! Somehow, watching Ina Garten make something beautiful on...
How Best to Help Six Year Old Deal with Hurt Feelings?
What she needs is a posse, even if it is a small one. You may want to have a little party at your house and invite a few of the kids she likes to develop ...
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- Hi M., I am a mother of four +three stepchildren and the grandmother of 16. I understand the way this type situation causes a mother's heart to hurt for her child. ...
- I'm a Mom of 5 kids ,all very different personalities. My way of dealing with these situations is to teach my children , that they didn't have to worry about pleasing ...
- Explain to her that everyone has a bad day sometimes and maybe those children were having a bad day so they said things they normally wouldn't say. Make sure she k...
Former Friends Excluding Son at Recess
... "posse" of her own (friends who'd stand by her), about why people do this, ab out using humor as a defense and about why I trusted her to handle this. ...
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- you've had some good responses so far, much of which I would echo. The only thing I would add is that it would be great to use this as a learning experience for your ...
- For now, I agree with your husband. Too much interference will help to "define" your child as a wimp. For as painful as it is, it's important to sit back and allow h...
- Is this a one time thing or happening all the time? My daughter will cry that the kids won't play with her when what I found was that they just didn't want to play wh...
Rotten Friends
Build you posse of support. Just keep loving him and calling him into becoming a fuller, better human being. Best to you L. M.. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- It can be difficult to be in different seasons of life with "friends". They don't have children, so they have no idea how difficult it can be to find a babysitter, es...
- Hi L., I think it is important in a marraige to allow each other some personal space in the social arena. I know these friends you have described are not your ...
- Hi L.. I think Jessica pretty much hit the nail on the head with all her advice, and also, TJ had some good advice, and additionally, I suggest a two pronged approach....
Not Feeling like a Good Mom
Those folks have a whole posse of people doing nothing but helping them, plus the photos are doctored. Good luck. 2 moms found this helpful. Helpful? ...
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- Hi K., I think you are being too hard on yourself. Sounds like you are suffering from guilt and possibly some postpartum depression. You are recovering from major su...
- You've gotten a lot of good support here, which I second. The only thing that I haven't seen is concern that you may have PPD (post partem depression). It's very com...
- Dear K., You're a great Mom!!! Just think of everything you do for both of your kids, like waking up super early, nursing your little girl every 3-4 hours. That is a...
Imaginary Friend to Blame....
For a while, our little posse grew to "Joe," "Good Joe," and "Bad Joe." It was pretty hilarious. After a while, the Joes all left the scene, and it was just ...
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- I remember my imaginary friend, my parents told me that she could stay as long as she was good and played nice, but that if she couldn't be good she would have to go a...
- You need to tell her it's inappropriate to talk to her babies or friends that way. Discuss other options that could be said. If she doesn't take heed and insists, th...
- my youngest child did that her imaginary friend was called johnny femur it lasted til she started school.its just a phase.however tell her that you will also punish th...
Best Hospital for Delivery in Richardson/Plano Area
The only "issue" with my delivery experience was that I wasn't a breast feeder and the breast feeder posse was tough. They pushed, and pushed hard. ...
Too Much Music?
However, my son listens to ICP (Insane Clown Posse) which I do not approve of. I think the bands that your daughter listens to are a little more appropriate ...
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- I would say look up the lyrics if you cannot listen to the actual music so you know the music is tasteful. At 12 she doesn't need to be hard core rocking out. I can ...
- You and your husband have done a wonderful job of rising to the challenge of raising 3 'near teens'. Been there and done that, but without your additional challenge o...
- Hi Minnie, This is totally normal, but maybe you could divert her attention to playing a musical instrument. My daughter is 17 and was very much like that, so I go...
What Kind of Vacuum Should I Get?
At the risk of offending the Dyson posse;I have been faithful to my Oreck for nineteen years! I love the easy maneuverability and the fact that it weighs ...
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- About 9 years ago we bought a miracle mate platnum, I have apparently grown very used to its deep cleaning power, and never been disappointed, I have sucked up alot of...
- We have a Oreck. It's the best. We had a vacuum with out the bag and the "dust" went everywhere in our house. It was expensive and was not that great. Our Oreck has be...
- rainbow's are the best and most expensive. but, you will go through 10 regular vacuums before a rainbow will quit.
I Need to Understand More About This Music Band...
The issue is my little 12 year old sister listening to Insane Clown Posse (ICP) and telling me about her favorite songs that supposedly she has permission ...
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- J.- When I saw how old your sister was I kind of freaked. I have an 11 year old and I would never ever allow him to listen to this kind of music with my knowledge. ...
- From what I can tell ICP's songs are all about killing people, having sex with people's mothers, and the circus. On top of it all, they aren't even good music. I don't...
- I read all the responses thus far and there is a range. I agree with the ones who say talk to your Sister. Listen to the music with her some and get her take on it. ...
