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My Oldest Son Broke a Serious Rule - Are Consequences Too Strict?
My step-son is my son. I've been in his life since he was 4 and have been his only “mom” since he was in 4th grade when his biological mother abandoned him. ...
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- Your house, your rules. He's a big boy and it's time to grow up. If he doesn't want to follow the rules then he's out...he knew the rules coming into the situation s...
- Kudos to you and hubby for enforcing respect! Kicking your child out has got to be one of the hardest things to do. Be careful about the entire month - chances are, on...
- House rules are one thing controlling someone's behaviors and habits are another. When you laid out the house rules on never smoking did he have any other option than...
How Do You Get the Kids to Behave in the Store?
Often, since store employees have no idea how long somethings been sitting abandoned, they have to toss out perishibles that have been left out. Helpful? ...
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- you've received some very good advice and i'm giggling over Carrie B.'s reply, ha ha. the image in my head is just too funny. i also agree with letting an employee kno...
- Hi M., One reason your boys act up in the store is because they know you won't discipline them in the store. Be prepared to walk away from the cart and leave with ...
- I had the same problem with my 3.5 year old and i wrote in here about it. honestly the best advice they gave me was to leave immediatly. Just grab the kids and walk ...
Behavior Problems
You don't say how long she has been with you or why, but she may feel she has been abandoned by her parents and is trying to be in control of something in ...
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- K., I am sure it is hard parenting over again after you have raised your 5 children! Shianne is so blessed to have you and your husband to be in her life and raise...
- Consistancy, consistancy, consistancy! Thats the key! If you are consistant each and every time then she will soon get the point! Also, whatever she does, i would make...
- K., I feel your pain. Three year olds really like to test the boundaries. However, now is definately the time to set the boundaries. She has to know what the rules ...
Upcoming Overnight Stay
How do we ease her into this without making her feel abandoned? .... Your daughter will not feel abandoned as long as she can't pick up on any guilt that ...
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- Sometimes it is best not to give too much info too early. I can tell by your post that you are feeling a little anxiety about leaving her, and if I can get that just f...
- Is there a room at YOUR house that the Grandmother can have a slumber party with her in? This way...the next time the slumber party will be at her house. This might ...
- C., Do the grandparents live far away? If not, schedule several times before to have her go over to their house and spend time with them- then gently increase the t...
New Dog "Harley"
Harley is probably already feeling insecure by being abandoned by his previous owners. A dog cannot tell time, so a 7 hour day without you to him, ...
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- You might try giving him an activity/job to help tire him out and keep him focused on positive behaviors. Do you have a Kong? Those are great. Fill it up with cream ch...
- congrats on your new family member! believe it or not, harley would be happier and feel safer if you left him in his crate/cage while you were gone. yes, give him a ...
- Hi M., I know you have only had your dog for a week, but have you thought about getting another dog? I know when animals are alone, they feel better if they had a fri...
Change in Behavior in Niece
That little girl's fears must be validated or she will feel as if she has been abandoned by those she trusts most. Although your brother-in-law hasn't done ...
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- You've received some great advice and I just wanted to add my voice to the choruses to support your niece. Support her "gut" feelings and support her so that she does...
- Hi H., Your niece is lucky to have an aunt like you who is concerned for her safety. I would do some checking on the new husband. Try running a background check,...
- Karen really makes you think about what would happen if you don't. I think Roxann has a great approach.. her words are not offensive but make the statement. What k...
Relocating
He could use the excuse that you "abandoned" your daughter and he wants to keep her from being "abandoned" again and the "instability" her mother would ...
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- My mother moved me around a lot when I was growing up. The moves were always for some reason based around herself and her own desires. Because of this, I had a very ...
- Why are you moving and destabilizing your daughter's life more for a guy who has not committed completely to you? You're not married. Your main concern should not be...
- Your ex has to give his permission to have her out of state, if he wants to fight it, he will and can. Seperating her due to a boyfriends move isn't fair to him or he...
Seeking Help with a 17 Year Old Live in Stepdaughter!
My husband and she were abandoned by her biological mother when she was 8 mo. old. My husband has raised her eversince. He has full custody. ...
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- I personally don't have any experience on your end, just on hers as a teenage girl with a mom. (yet, my daughter is 2). I am a late bloomer, all of my friends have t...
- First of all since the father has had her all of her life I would let him take on that responsibility, seeing that the young lady does not fear you. Put the pressure b...
- Hi T., This young woman is doing fine physically, socially and academically and wants space from you (very age appropriate). Her father does not see a problem either....
How to Help Children Deal with Separation
By sharing equal time with mom and dad, your children are less likely to feel abandoned by one parent or the other. Even with our reconciliation we are ...
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- Hi A., My husband I were seperated for 4 years and are now back together for over 3 years. I think you and your husband made a wise choice and are giving yourselves sp...
- Hi, you sound like you are handling the situation well, however, I would suggest that you see a counselor. A good counselor can help you with doing what is right for ...
- Sorry you and your husband have reached the point of seperating...hopefully one day you'll get back together. In the meantime I want to congratulate you and your husb...
Single Mom Advice
I was abandoned and kicked out of my house when I was 7 months pregnant with my son. I don't care what anyone says, unless you are in the exact situation as ...
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- Hello Meghan I know how you feel, I am a single mother too. My daughter is 6 yrs. old I work and go to school every day. It is hard raising a child on your own but som...
- Meghan, you've gotten lots of good responses so far! You're in a tough place, no matter what. But you can do it if you rely on God's grace and work hard. I'm been...
- Being a single mom, especially of a baby, is a really tough job - I know, I'm right there with you, and I practiced attachment parenting with my daughter too. Taking c...
