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Friend Has Mean Child
I simply told my daughter that she does not and should never accept abusive behavior. I told her she does not HAVE to be friends with anyone exspecially if ...
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- Hi B.! Boy, don't you just want to scream at both the mom and the child! The best thing for your child (and your sanity!) is to just disassociate yourself with this ...
- I have a friend who has a baby with downs and my best friend meet her and keep telling me that if she would have been pregent with a downs baby she would have had a ab...
- I have to say that you are GREAT!! Teaching your son to love everyone even if they have port wine spots and a eye patch, that little girl is blessed to have a friend l...
How Do I Get My 4 Year Old to Listen to Me
Would your father be good to your son, or does he have some serious problems, such as alcoholism, drug use, or abusive behavior? Get over your husband and ...
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- start over. Have a family meeting and say things aren't working and today they are changing. First list house rules, draw pictures or take digitals to illustrate the...
- I just found a website called www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com I was hesitant of the method at first, but have used it with my 3 and 5 year old and have seen some good re...
- Hey J., Sounds like you've got alot going on over there! My heart goes out to you. I think you just have to make the best choice for you and your son. I don't thi...
Don't Want Another Child, Husband Does
I am sorry that you have to go thru this - but what your husband and his family have put you thru is considered abusive behavior. ...
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- M., OUCH! I am very sorry about the very difficult experience with your first pregnancy! I agree with the suggestions about counseling. I also recommend the resource...
- I dont know whatto say to you bc i cant even begin to imagine what you are going through. I do not think you are selfish. I think you would be selfish if you had ano...
- Thank God M., you lived through your difficult pregnancy. You are correct, in standing up for yourself, and explaning to your husband, that the pregnancy was extremel...
Advice on What to Do About My Marriage
I believe that your husband can become aware of his abusive behavior and that he can correct it, if he so desires. I also believe that you will fall in love ...
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- S....I just saw your post. Mine is a very long story, but bottom line...STAY!! I have three children. They have all suffered from the divorce. You have no way of k...
- Hi S., I have not gone through this myself but I did watch my cousin and best friend go through it. Two years ago they split up for about nine months and tried to ...
- Hi S., First thing to do for yourself is to get an appointment book from a local medial supply place with 4 columns. Put each one of your names in a column. P...
Autisim?
Many children with autism engage in repetitive movements such as rocking and twirling, or in self-abusive behavior such as biting or head-banging. ...
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- Autisim runs in my family. My sister went nuts trying to find out what was wrong with her son. She went to many dr.s with diff. opitons and tests. What it boiled down ...
- You've already received lots of great information and advice, but I thought I'd add just a bit. Another website is: www.autismtoday.com. Also, I saw a recent episode o...
- My cousin is an autistic savant. (sp?) He cant be around new people, he doesnt do well in crowds and sometimes has violent spouts that no one can control. He is 26. ...
Need holiDAY Activities/alone for Holidays
Long story short, after two years of working on his denial of the family's abusive behavior, he broke through as we saw it reach our children. ...
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- Holiday Craft Party!!!!!!! Woooo Hoooo! I did it every year it was just me and my family, we had a blast painting santas and making shirts and ornaments. Mostly to giv...
- I like the jammies idea. Make your meal as a family, do a family craft (make a paper chain to count down the days to Xmas or make xmas decorations), play with playdoh...
- Hi Mom ES I know what your going through only it's my parents that we recently had to cut ties with for similar reasons. My husband and I have very small families ...
Invisible Mom Syndrome
I want you to know that this is abusive behavior from your husband (emotional). No one should feel invisable in their relationship. ...
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- A., There's actual research that found that in most marriages, satisfaction rates go down the first few years after having a child. It's ok- this is normal. Except it...
- Be glad that he is wrapped up in your son!!! Many dads aren't. They just come home from work and plunk their butts on the couch and watch tv with a beer. Have you...
- yes, be happy that he wants to spend time with your son, but he needs to remember that it wasn't just him that brought him to this world. my issue is that my son wants...
Help with Stupid
Washing your child's mouth out with soap is abusive behavior in my opinion. He's three, so guide him gently and you'll get much better results than trying ...
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- Sorry, don't have time to read the responses, so hope this isn't repetitive. A person is rarely stupid, but a decision or a statement or action very often is. Stup...
- Keep up with the time outs and taking privileges away! He will get it after so long. Ya gotta stay consistent. Washing his mouth out with soap probably won't work. (We...
- You could try just walking away and ignoring him when he does it. That works for my 20 month old's behavior. He needs your attention and just walking away denies him t...
Screaming at 18 Month Old When He Is Not Doing What He Is Told to Do
It would be horrible to subject another child to this type of abusive behavior. And you are responsible, too, if you allow it. my husband's mother did that ...
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- No offense...but it sounds like daddy is tired and hungry and needs to go to sleep, too. No, yelling is not a good practice. I yell at my kids (older now, 10 and 14...
- No it is not and your husband has a problem that needs to get fixed or your household will suffer. Get him to see someone about this and figure out the problem. Good...
- Your husband is setting a terrible example for your toddler. Your poor son will pick up that yelling at people is okay and will start mimicking this behavior as well ...
UnHappy 5Yr Old
Let him tell you how he is feeling so that you can help him understand what his emotions are doing, but don't let him use abusive behavior. Time out! ...
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- The other 2 have good points and counseling would be a grand idea. I understand that would be difficult with work and all, but worth it for you and the kids. Eve...
- I am glad that you are reaching out for help! You are all feeling pain and are stressed. I highly recommend that you find some counseling for all of you. From my expe...
- I would take some time and decide what is most important to each of your children. Make it a daily accessible thing that they really like to do or have. Then have ...
