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17 Year Old "Step" Son Wants to Run Away
I have seen parents have success by helping their 16/17 years olds look for an apartment and find a job. Once they realize the extent of their ...
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- Hi S.! My Name is Deb.My 1 and only son was 8yrs old when his father and I divorced and 11 when I remarried. I must say that he did not have a good relationship with e...
- Make a list of all the things he will need to be able to move out and live on his own, dishes (pots, pans, plates, silverware....), furniture (bed, couch...), electron...
- My advice would be to just let him go. It might be hard on your bf and you, but he's old enough to figure things out on his own. It's tough love. If he doesn't want to...
Medical Consent for Kids While Parents Are Out of the Country
Read all 9 responses: "Does anyone have any free resources for medical release forms we can use as we are traveling to Italy without our kids who are ...
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- My daughter just went to the VIrgin Islands by herself to spend time with my sister who lives there. I couldn't find a medical release form, so I typed out a letter gi...
- We always just write a note with kids names and birthdates and other necessary information (allergies, etc.). We've never had it notarized and we've never had a probl...
- Hi A., My husband and actually traveled to Europe back in May without out children. We left them at our house with their grandparents. What we did was printed out...
Birthday Party Goodie-bag Ideas
I still get comments from parents and kids about the cd's they received and that they still listen to them! They are very inexpensive to make, ...
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- my daughter just received a kite at a party and it was a perfect choice for this time of year. I think Walmart has them for around $1.00
- Hi, I'm J. and I have 2 daughters, one who is 12 and the other who is 10.I have been there! I have found really cute items at target in the $1 section. What I have d...
- N., I know you said you were tired of candy, but for my daughter's birthday I just bought the pound bags of M&Ms then put about a 1/4 cup in each bag. Her birthday...
Vacation Ideas for Parents with Toddlers
Read all 19 responses: "Hi I am wondering if anyone has had any great vacation destinations. We have already been Walt Disney in Florida.
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- Hi A., We travel every year to Florida. Our youngest 2 are now 5 & 3 1/2 we've been traveling since Patricia was 7 months old. We travel by car. The children LOV...
- Winter Clove Inn in Catskill Mtns, NY. My family has been going their since I was five. I'm now 30 and will be bringing my son their this year (he's 7 months old now)....
- hi A.. last summer we took my then 7 month old to chincoteague island, virginia. it was nice. not nearly as crowded as ocean city, md... (where we used to go before...
"Advice on Baby Sleep Needed Fas"t!
When Beth Anderson organized a meeting of other parents of babies with acid reflux in Washington, D.C., in 1992, she thought she was starting a small ...
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- I'm sorry L., but unfortunately that was my experience too. My son, who is turning 2, slept for 20 minutes at a time when I placed him on his back to sleep, by 2 mont...
- My daughter was like this. It's SO hard, because you think by this time it should be getting a little better, right? I wouldn't start any cry it out until much later-...
- We went through a period simiar to this. My 2nd son would only sleep in our bed with us. I could rock him to sleep for an hour and as soon as his head hit the crib m...
When Can You Take down the Baby Gate?
Read all 5 responses: "Hi Parents, We have a wall-mounted baby gate at the top of our stairs. Our boys are a few months over 2 so we aren't planning on ...
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- K., I think this is a question that you can answer... you'll know when you are ready for them to go up and down the stairs on their own. My son turned 2 the beginn...
- My son turned 2 in October and we have had the gate off the steps for several months. He is very good about going down them hanging on to the rail. We worked on it f...
- we have the same gate. Since ours is blocking the stairs, we still use it at night (our kids are 4 1/2 and 2 1/2) -we certainly don't want anyone going down the stair...
Baptism Decision When Parents Are Different Religions
Read all 6 responses: "My husband and I are really struggling with how to handle the Baptism of our new baby son. Luckily we agree on the importance of ...
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- M., our family is Jewish and my daughter-in-law and her family is Catholic. They were lucky to find a place where families raise their children in both religions. ...
- I am Lutherana dn my husband is catholic and the only reason why we decied to raise the kids catholic is because our pastro at my church suggersted something. he siad...
- I would encourage you to use this time to explore these faiths with your husband, and decide together about what you two can embrace together. (I read a book calle...
Looking for a Gift for My Parents' Anniversary...
Read all 13 responses: "In September, my parents are going to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary, so I was wanting to get them something special.
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- Color Me Mine in Flower Mound (Parker Square on FM 1171/Main St) does this type of thing. http://www.dfw.colormemine.com/ My son's preschool has offered opportun...
- A beautiful picture of your two kids or your family is always a great gift. Check out my website at www.natalieannphotography.com. I know for a fact I am more afford...
- There is also a place called Feat of Clay in Plano - Ohio and Park.
Support Groups for Parents of Children Going Through Open Heart Surgey
Read all 6 responses: "My daugther will be turning 2 in April and she will be have open heart surgey in June. So if any knows of any support groups or are ...
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- K., That has to be scary for you and your family. I would gladly listen if you need someone. I am sure that their is a support group through the hospital or Ronal...
- My husband is an adult cardiac surgeon and works closely with the surgeons at Omaha Children's Hospital. He has nothing but good things to say about them. I do anest...
- K., I just want you to know that you are in my prayers. If you need anything feel free to email me at ____@____.com. I just want you to know that I have a 4 year old...
Advice on Single Parenting, Dating and Child's Jealousy
As for your specific situation, any child of a divorced parent I believe has ... We took second place so long that our parents are more like those aunts and ...
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- Hea!! Don't let him start telling you what and what not to do, you are the parent. I think getting a sitter is the best thing to do, but sometimes take the time to ...
- He is inadvertently telling you he needs more focus time. I'm sure you feel like you do give him enough, but there is some piece of the puzzle missing. There is poss...
- You need to stay firm with your son. I had trouble with my 3 boys, I took them to a couniler it got so bad. The counciler said I had to stay firm. I know it's reall...
