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Discipline Teenage Son
I have a teenager in my house who abides by the rules given not by the ..... The stepson wouldn't listen and we told him he either had to abide by our rules ...
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- The first thing I would recommend is getting your husband on the same page as you- otherwise there is no point. I would also recommend that you keep your punishments ...
- I know this may come as a shock, but I also was in your same shoes with my 17 yro daughter. Her grades were slipping and she is a straight A student. Spent a lot of ti...
- sounds like he gets his way - why wouldn't he continue with the behavior of course he chose to be grounded for the rest of the year (not realistic btw) There is a wo...
Father's Day Gifts for My Fiance (But Not My Child Real Father)
... because you know Him who has been from the beginning I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, ...
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- Being a father does not mean that "technically" you fathered a child. My sister, who's ex-husband left when the youngest child was barely a year old, receives father's...
- Get him a gift, and celebrate Father's Day with him, for him, for sure girl! Being a "father" has very little to do with biology, and everything to do with the heart. ...
- I would do for him whatever you would do if he were the biological father... if he has stepped into that role, that is what he deserves.
Gift Idea for Jewish (Read: Superstitious) Sister-in-law Newly Pregnant W/ Twins
Asked by M.Y. from Chicago
on June 3, 2009
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My sister-in-law is pregnant with twins (naturally!). I am so excited for them and want to send a gift but she abides by the Jewish rule of not receiving/wanting gift...
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- I don't know how I became this old and just had my first full pedicure! I second that gift - having someone massage your feet, especially when pregnant - with twins no...
- The pedicure idea is great, but the pregnancy massage idea is outstanding! I got 3 done with my first pregnancy and it was like heaven on earth. Since you have two k...
- The mani/pedi ideas are great. I think she would like the pregnancy books(not childcare)because they are for her. I have twins and I didn't read a childcare book until...
Step Child
Asked by J.H. from Lancaster
on March 21, 2008
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I have been with my fiance for 3 years and we moved in together in september 2007 and his 11 year old son lives with us as well as our 8 month old daughter. His son ha...
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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...
Advice on My Daughter Who Is Now an Adult Herself
Asked by K.T. from Milwaukee
on September 14, 2007
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My daughter is soon to be 19. She was supposed to go away to college this Fall. She knew that I wasn't going to be able to help her pay for school, and that financial ...
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- K., You are correct that for the age of your daughter and to live in a dececent size city where there are activities to do it is quite normal for her to act how she i...
- hi K., i just read your post about your daughter and i would like to share a few things with you. first of all my name is B. and i have a 19 year old going to 20 next ...
- Here's a saying I repeated to myself , like a chant, when I went through the same thing with my oldest daughter. "MY dreams for my daughter are not HER dreams." ...
Best If Sold by Dates
Asked by M.C. from Rockford
on January 19, 2009
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My husband and I were given some baby food by a friend. The baby cereal has a best if used by date of September 2008. Someone told my that it's still good for awhile...
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- M. if was a only a week or so past the date I would use but not now. I agree with in doubt throw it out. J.
- I'm the Queen of expiration dates and I ditto Toni's response, however, I have a friend who never abides by sold by/best by...dates and laughs at me for doing so. I w...
- Hi M., I called the manufacturing company to get their opinion and they said it is not at its "freshest" after that date and will being to loose quality. They ask th...
Hitting and Pushing Younger Kids
Asked by K.P. from Chicago
on September 30, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I really need help I have a 3 year old who pushes and sometimes hits younger kids when we are at a playdate. Then of course his younger brother copies ...
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- Here are some resources that might be helpful for you... http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/T060100.asp http://www.askdrsears.com/html/6/t063900.asp I hope that...
- I don't know what to tell you about stopping it, but I can you are not alone. My daughter (2 1/2)does this. She is only aggressive with children younger or just her ag...
- My son was the same way & still sometimes acts out. It does seem like an alpha male attitude. First of all your friends need to understand that kids have all sorts of ...
Do You Let Your Toddler Play in the Back Yard Alone?
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on April 22, 2008
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At what age do you consider it appropriate to let a toddler play in the back yard without your constant supervision? I have several friends who let their 2 year olds ...
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- I let my kids do it. I have a 6 yr, 4 1/2 yr and a 3 yr old. I usually open the window and they have rules they can not go around the corner of the house where I can n...
- Just my opinion but I think 2 is still too young to be playing outside alone (fenced in yard or not).
- i let our 3 1/2 year old daughter do it but we have locks on the gates, our very protective dog is outside with her and i'm in the kitchen with the screen door open so...
Torn
Asked by S.A. from Utica
on March 6, 2007
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My son is 2 1/2 yrs old. I work 30 to 40hrs a week and when i am home with him i try to make him mind like picking up his toys but then i got my boyfriend and his moth...
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- I understand what you're going through. You have to put your foot down and demand he be raised the way you say. And, as hard as it is...you have to be consistent ...
- ALL I CAN TELL YOU IS JUST BE CONSETIENT ON THE PUNSHEMENT TRY TO PUT HIM OIN THE COURNER FOR 4 MINETS THAT IS 2 MINTES FOR EVERY YEAR OF AGE AND JUST DO WHAT YOU CAN ...
- Punishment: time out chair, spot on the floor etc. WITHOUT toy's or TV or anything fun, since he is 2 it should be for 2 mins. ( when he turns 3, you add another min e...
Seeking Advice on Soon to Be Ex-husbands Girlfriend.
Asked by J.W. from Boston
on May 26, 2008
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Hi All. This is my first time posting a question on this website, and I am hoping to get some insight. My husband and I decided to get a divorce at the beginning of ...
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- This girl is NOT your child's mother. You need to make it clear to your ex that smoking around your daughter is not appropriate and you don't want it happening. If n...
- As long as you have an open relationship with him, and you two are able to talk calm without arguing, then it should be no problem to say something to him. If he want...
- Hi J. This is a tough situation when the x's find someone new. Honestly....at 19 I seriously doubt that she'll be around forever. She's the rebound girl and rebound r...
