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Anxious About Upcoming post-Thanksgiving Extended Family Event
YOU have to break the CYCLE you mentioned before it "spills" over to your children...Have a G**darn get-together with only the people (family) that bring ...
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- You know it's ok to tell them up front that your house is going to be a drama free zone for Thanksgiving. You might even post a sign on the door that says "entering a ...
- Hi D.~ I was in a marriage that seemed to be a carbon copy of your SIL/Bro. I have to tell you, though, since I was told a condition I had (still have, just less ser...
- I'd simply explain to them that you are having thanksgiving on Thursday and have other plans for Friday so you can't make it. Tell your husband if he's like to go, fee...
Sticky Situation with Family as Sitters
She may not mind the break. If you think she will be upset you can do a few ... I own a childcare center and have just gone through this with one family. ...
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- Speak with your husband and do what you feel is best for your family. Your mil wants to enjoy herself which is totally understandable but that's making it difficult fo...
- I feel your pain as my mother in law sits for one day a week (at her house) and has proven to be unreliable some weeks. If your MIL is anything like mine, expect a gu...
- I can still feel the same knot in my stomach. I went through the same thing, and it just caused more stress. The help comes with a lot of fklexibility,m and we're the ...
Very Old Family Dog
Sep 7, 2009 ... Alex, our family dog, is 15 people years old and isn't doing well. ... When our kids (or we) would have a moment of break-down, we'd always talk about ...
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- Hi C., wish I had some great words of wisdom on this, but I don't. We had to go through this a couple of years ago. MY dog (and he was mine), I had the dog longer th...
- It's never easy. I remember very clearly having to say good bye to our first family dog. She was my birthday present on my 4th Birthday. She had cancer and fell i...
- G'Morning C., there is really no easy way to prepare for a long time family member to receive their final reward. I had to be the one to take our Sammi ( female cat ) ...
Are You Pressured by Extended Family During the Holidays?
We get together with my husband's family all the time. My parents live out of state so its ..... family ideas · large family · family break · the family ...
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- S., I used to be...but we took care of it. I figure there are 4 Holidays...Easter, T-giving, Xmas Eve and Xmas. My mom has "given up" 3 of them and expects to spe...
- S.- We used to have to split Eve with my side and my husbands side and then on X-mas day we did nothing! Both of our families always celebrated on the eve- But now ...
- Yes. My extended family always does. I actually got in a big email fight with my Mom this year over this. My family lives 5 hours south, His family his parents are...
Help with a Mama's Boy
When we go to visit with my family (which is he is around..." ... Any ideas on how to break him from being such a "mama's boy"? ...
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- Let him play on his own as much as possible and let him be. This will be good for his independence too. Also, play dates without you being involved with the playing.
- I have a son that was the same way. Now he is better about it. I just had other people in my family start playing with him more and I wouldn't leave the first couple o...
- Hi B.. My daughter was the same way until she entered her first pre-school class at 3 years old. It was only a three hour class 2 days a week, but it made a huge di...
I Am Absolutely LIVID!
I just went online to buy our tickets for our Easter family trip back home to the northeast and I noticed that Spring break is in March 16-20 and Easter is ...
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- I hate to say it L., but that is how it has been for all the years we have been here!! I am not sure if they have a logical reason for it..I do know that I hate it bei...
- In all my years, Spring Break has always been in March, including when I was in college - so that's almost 30 years. It does often coincide with Easter, but that's due...
- That's how it's been here for a long time. Most spring breaks are in March. Easter isn't the same every year, and this year it's a little later. They used to give G...
How Do You Get over the Feeling
Whether you go back to him or not custody has to be established if you havent done that already I hate to see any family break up so whatever you do is your ...
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- You must be going through a really tough time. My heart is with you. It is going to take a lot of courage to gain your power to focus on self love, self care, and m...
- Honey men are stupid. They only think between their legs. That's why they can't master the art of cheating without getting caught. He doesn't deserve you and yo...
- Dear W., It will take some time to get over 14 years with a guy who was never really committed. He has taken advantage of your youth, but you are not 19 anymore. ...
Dealing with the "Family's"
I really don't have any idea how to house-break a dog. .... My mom says she never agreed to the family dog and my dad says she did--he's 14 years old now ...
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- Hi J., A dog is a big decision and since hubbie and kids want one, but you're the one at home, here's my suggestion. We brought home an unruly greyhound, if you can ...
- Try getting a spray to put in the areas the dog most frequents, the smell will keep them from returning, you can get it at Petsmart. The way I have always potty train...
- Hi J., I didn't read the other posts, but here is just a little comment. Try to step back and realize that you are angry with your husband and not with the dog. The ...
TV As a Break for Mom?
Is it bad to let him watch TV just so I can have a break from constantly telling .... I felt that I had my place still in the family and felt important with ...
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- Boys at 3 are definitely a challenge. Noggin is great, until it drives you crazy from humming all the theme songs. I think when ever you do what you feel is best esp...
- Wow I must be someone kinda horrible parent cause I let my 3YO watch TV and even get on the computer. During the winter they cant go outside and there's only so much ...
- i don't think there is anything wrong with it! my 2 yr old loves the wiggles and it gives me a break!! we also have those days of just not getting along but when the w...
Looking for Family Camp Style Resort Close By
Jul 24, 2009 ... Thinking it would give my DH & I break from entertaining the kids on vacay a bit too perhaps. Looks like the family camps are booked/not ...
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- we just went to AMBOY, IL and I am sure they had room. had heyrides where the kids sing campfire songs on, 3 pools, golf cart rentals and walk in late night movies wi...
- Someone on this site told me about Smokey Hollow,we went last year and loved it,perfect for your children.Totally family oriented.It's in Wisconsin,about 2.5 hours awa...
- We just booked this place for *this* weekend. It is highly rated...take a look. http://www.sunsetlakesresort.com/