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Get What They Ask for or What They Will Play With?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on May 16, 2010
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Do you get your kids the presents they ask for even if you know they won't play with them? Do you get them toys they don't ask for but you know they will play with?
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- I would talk to her and say that you haven't seen her playing with her American Girl Doll or Webkinz, so for this birthday she needs to pick some other things she migh...
- Great answers so far. Our daughter did this a few times and once I had a talk about my own "poor choices" of items I thought I really wanted and it sat there, eventual...
- You have good advice here, which I agree with, but want to add 2 things: 1. If you choose to sit down and discuss with your daughter, as suggested by the other mamas,...
How Do I Ask My Husband to Contribute More?
Asked by L.E. from Anchorage
on November 13, 2006
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When it was just me and my husband, we were both working and split our bills pretty equally. When I found out I was pregnant, I saved enough of my own money to stay ho...
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- Try telling him what you said here. If he has a clue maybe he can help out more. It may not work but he deserves a chance to come through for you. Sometimes guys ju...
- Okay, I've seen this problem more than once, and My hubby and I have pooled our finances for a long time. However, it's easy to resent having to ask for things, and if...
- Honey! I agree with most of the women who have posted above. Your husband has fallen victim to a common misconception; a marriage is 50/50. That couldn't be farther...
Questions to Ask at OBGYN Appt.
Asked by S.H. from Huntsville
on June 13, 2012
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I have an appointment with my OBGYN next Wednesday. I am getting my Mirena removed so that hubby & I can start TTC in August at the earliest :)
Our daughter is 6,...
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- You can start taking them anytime. If you have Meijer where you live they do prenatals free with a script.
- I couldn't take prenatal vitamins because they upset my stomach. My OBGYN told me I would be perfectly fine taking folic acid and a multivitamin. Multivitamins bother ...
- I would go ahead and start the prenatals. I would also ask about any extra vitamins (iron, folic acid, zinc if you are a smaller person, it helps an underweight person...
Questions You Would Have Liked to Ask Before You Said "I DO"
Asked by S.G. from Phoenix
on August 22, 2011
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I am making up a list of questions for my daughters when they get married of things to ask before you say "I do" to thier future spouse. Are there questions you wishe...
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- Will you support me? Tell her to find someone rich! LOL!
- OMG, what an awesome question! Current trend in our home: "It's not my job to wipe your a**." (said by me, of course! The lone female in a houseful of men....o...
- How long do you let dishes sit in the sink before washing/putting in the dishwasher? How frequently do you talk to/see your parents?
How to Politely Ask for Presents:) ?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 30, 2012
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Hi Moms, you are all very great with advice, here is the situation for your consideration:
My old friend and her daughter are planning to come for a visit in spring. ...
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- I don't think it's rude to want a little something back for housing and feeding two people for two weeks! That's a long time and a lot of food too! I like the idea o...
- I have to say, we have traveled extensively out of the country to Chile, and have grown fond of a few things from there to eat. I am always able to find SOME company ...
- i don't think you can necessarily ask or gifts but if there are things you are wanting from that country why don't you say: could you please bring this and this and th...
Do I Ask the Widow for $ to Replace My Keys?
Asked by K.C. from Norfolk
on March 29, 2012
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I recently lent my truck to a friend who was moving out of state and had already shipped her own van. She has three kids and was widowed 7 months ago. I cleaned the ...
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- Don't play the martyr. :) While her situation is tough, the only dilemna I saw in your post is whether her loss of husband is reason enough to not pay debts. No, ...
- I'd give her some time and if there is a tactful way to either bring it up or maybe she will, let her know that they replacement cost is $225. The reason I mention th...
- Thank goodness you have a spare! I would definitely give her some time to find them. Perhaps, when she settles in more. From time to time I would remind her about it.
How to Ask People NOT to Buy Gifts!
Asked by C.G. from Chicago
on February 16, 2008
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My daughter will be having her First Communion in April and I don't know how to tell our friends and family NOT to buy her gifts. We have already had a few say that t...
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- C. - I understand exactly. My suggestion would be if you are close enough to the friends to invite for the First Communion, you should be able to be truthful with ...
- Well, I have/had the same problem with my in-laws...with birthdays/holidays, my two step-kids (11 & 12 1/2) would get things that well didn't really interest them and ...
- I just went through this with my daughters. Are you doing printed invitations? If you look at what true etiquette would be - you cannot ask people NOT to bring gifts. ...
Questions to Ask at New School
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on July 7, 2012
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My son's starting Kindergarten this fall at a new school (it is a Catholic school and different from the one at which his 2 yrs of preK were done).
One of the fello...
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- Do they keep the kids in for recess in inclement weather? How hot/cold/rainy does it have to be before they are kept inside? What do they do inside if they don't get...
- In addition to what has already been posted, ask about homework, what's expected for parent involvement in fundraising, what the policy is about room parents who coord...
- How many kids are in the classroom? How many are girls/boys? Are they only using the state's standards? Do they have their own standards? (the benchmarks/concept...
Why Do People Ask What Children's Names Are???
Asked by A.T. from New York
on March 25, 2010
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Hi Moms,
This may be an odd question but why is it that when I am out with my children people (strangers) always ask what my children's names are? I am uncomforta...
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- Curiosity!!!! We all want to know what a persons name is. If someone is getting real personal I always find a way out of the situation and head for a busy spot (ie th...
- Hi A., Like the others I grew up when you answered the phone with "Hi this is..." and you said hello or smiled/nodded at everyone that had eye contact. I know this i...
- I think people just don't know what else to say to kids. "Aren't you cute, and what is your name?" "That's a nice name. What do you want to be when you grow up?" "How ...
Questions to Ask Potential Babysitters
Asked by S.N. from Orlando
on November 29, 2006
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My daughter will be going into daycare for the first time soon (my mother used to watch her while I worked). I posted on CraigsList and I got a few responses, but what...
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- when you interview a sitter, let them interview with your baby around. Observe how much attetion they give the baby, Ask them questions about their financial backgroun...
- Hello S., If you will be receiving 4C, ONLY Certifed, Registered or Licensed Childcare Providers, will be able to take in your child. 4C will not pay others that d...
- Hello, I am 29 yrs. old and a stay at home mom of 2 beautiful children. Our daughter is 2 yrs. old and our son is 7 1/2 mos. old. I run a home daycare and I would be v...
