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Seeking Other Views
I think she'll want to be able to visit more often and be the mom. While he is still young, he could also have abandonment issues later on in life. ...
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- Hi D., Yeah I do think it would. That little one would come to see you as Mama and that would hurt her (I know it would me), and possibly confuse the child. I hate t...
- I think she needs to face the fact that your kids come first. I'm glad to see she is sticking with school. I myself had my first child while I was in High school. Le...
- she is way to young to make a decision like this. As her mother you should step in and say how would this make me feel if i did that when my daughter was born. If yo...
A 9 Year Old Little Girl Is Still Sucking Her Thumb at Night When She Sleeps.
It is a sucurity (SP) thing andshe is dealing with a lot as far as where her mom is and abandonment issues. Just talk to her and love her. eventually it ...
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- I had a friend who used the thumb guard with great success. They only had to use it a few nights. She said to be sure to get the one that goes around the wrist. Bei...
- As long as she does it only at night, I would just talk to her about what if she is invited to a sleep over. Don't make a big deal about it. It is a sucurity (SP) th...
- My oldest daughter sucked her thumb at bedtime until she was 7. I questioned her about it at some point and suddenly she expressed her frustration over it...she didn'...
Step Child
He may be going through some very hard abandonment issues. Keep your rules simple, punishment consistant, make sure he knows you notice when he is being ...
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- I grew up with a step father. Two of them, actually. One after the other. My mom allowed them to "discipline" us and make rules. It was fine with me, but not for my ...
- Lets face facts!!! You are not that much older then this kid!! And if your boyfriend blames you for everything then don't do anything when it comes to HIS SON !!! and ...
- Dear J., My boyfriend joined me and five of my (eight) children about five years ago. My kids didn't like his presence in the begining, and needless to say, they h...
13 Month Old Crys When I Leave
They seem to understand that daddy has left and not only will they suffer from seperation anxiety they will also have abandonment issues as well. ...
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- Separation anxiety is normal at this age. You might let him take a favorite toy with him. When my son was little, he went to Mom's Day Out. I would have to kiss him...
- It sounds like your son is going through separation anxiety, which is very common in kids his age especially those with stay-at-home moms. My son went through it too. ...
- I have a 16 month old that does this same thing when I leave. The best thing to do is pretty much what you're already doing. Dropping him off a little early so that ...
Step-parent Adoption Issues
Step-parent Adoption Issues. im looking for advice on a step-parent adoption. ... As far as the comment above regarding the "abandonment clause" see A.R.S. ...
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- Hi T., Check with the self service center at ###-###-#### and you may be able to file the papers yourself. Its at 201 W. Jefferson or there is one in Mesa and Suprise....
- HI T., I HAVE A TEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO ADORES MY BOYFRIEND OF 7 YEARS AND IS ALSO HER SISTER'S BIOLOGICAL DAD. I WENT THROUGH THE SAME SITUATION, BECAUSE HER FAT...
My Father Is Having Another Child
I hear some abandonment issues between you and your father in your story and I think it is very common. So many fathers don't "step up to the plate". ...
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- I feel really bad for you and can't imagine how you feel but from another perspective I will share with you that my mother's parents broke up and basically left her wi...
- N., I am so sorry that you are feeling this way! One of the first things that I had to learn is that life isn't fair! It is hard! and I recommend that you get some ...
- Why must it be you to make all efforts to be a part of his life? It's not for you to do that but his. He's the one who left his children and seems to not put your feel...
Helping 3 Year Old Adjust...
Maybe he feels you're not spending enough one-on-one time with him and he's having abandonment issues. Maybe you need to tell him your fiance can never ...
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- I am sure you are getting lots of helpful advice, so I apologize if I repeat anything that you have already read. Your son is 3, at this age-they are very aware of th...
- I work in family law and we routinely send clients to a counselor. This counselor has said over and over again in situations such as yours that you have to do what is...
- Speaking from no personal experience on this, but trying to imagine how my 3 year old nephew would react (his father died when he was 9 months old)... I would sugge...
Blended Family Rebellion
Your son has abandonment issues. He believes (he may not say it and my completely protest at you bringing up the idea but he has all the signs) deep down ...
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- Wow. This sounds so hard! I guess my initial instinct is that he is trying to have your husband prove that he loves him. Kinda like testing him... "if he loves me, ...
- hi R., since your family is open to therapy (having been to counseling), i HIGHLY recommend that you and your husband attend the personal development course called "T...
- Hi R., I am sorry you are going through this. I am wondering if your son is not testing both you and your husband. I think you mentioned his biological father abandone...
5 Yr Old Behavior at Home and in Kindergarten
I don't know for sure what's in his mind, but abandonment issues run really really deep. It's also GREAT that his teachers, principal are so supportive and ...
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- It sounds to me like this little guy is mad. I can certainly understand your frustration - it IS tiring to deal with kids who are really out of whack. I would encour...
- I can feel your pain. . Remember this saying. "This to shall pass" Our son is almost 7 and we went through the same thing. We were always called at school. He threw ...
- I'm obviously not an expert at this but it sounds like he's having a hard time dealing with the real world because you spoil him at home. In my home, we do not reward...
9 Month Old Son Will Accept No One Else as Caregiver
My 9 month old son is so attached to me or has abandonment issues or something to the point that I can't walk out of the room..."
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- it's just a phase...he maybe more needy then other babies because of the fact he doesnt have his birth mother....my son went through it...and I work full time too....o...
- Hugs! I can't really offer any solutions other than to tell you that this is normal. Most healthy babies go through a "separation anxiety" period at around this age-...
- First of all, I don't think you have gone wrong anywhere! This is the age when separation anxiety begins. The only thing that I can suggest, because I have seen this ...