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My Adult Daughter Tells Her Children She Doesn't like Me.
I know money doesn't buy time with my grandchildren, I think I worded it wrong. But, I have gone in debt more than once to help them out, bought furniture, ...
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- My mother hasnt spoken to me in about 4 years and has seen her only granddaughter once. My mother and I never had a close relationship - she has anger issues that I co...
- I'm sure there is more to this story. I think going to a professional to get help is a great idea. I hope you understand that while giving money is probably appreciate...
- Hi S., I have to tell you how moved I am that you care so much. As a mom of a 11-month-old and 3-year-old I have similar issues with both my mother and mother-in-law....
Need Help in Planing a Twin Baby Shower
I would simply get your grandchildren to help w/ decorating and opening gifts. ... I also think that including your two grandchildren in the shower is ...
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- HUmmm I really don't know if I could help but, I can tell you that I am a mom of twin with 2 older children ages 9 &6. My mom had planned a surprise shower for me howe...
- You could have an "It Takes Two" themed shower. Everthing would be things that come in pairs. Like 2 Peas in a Pod, Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Socks, Shoes, Gloves, Earri...
- Well this theme is the best I have heard in a while. I love it. I also think that including your two grandchildren in the shower is wonderful. I agree that books are a...
How to Talk to My Daughter and Son in Law
Read all 24 responses: "I have 3 grandchildren and both their parents smoke my youngest grandchild months has been having lots of trouble breathing around ...
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- Hello, Have you tried asking them to stop smoking in the house, and they could go out side to smoke, I;m a smoker myself and so was my husband but when my son was born...
- Have these children gone to an allergist/asthma Dr? Obviously HEPA Air Cleaners running in each room would help a great deal. But honestly as parents they should sto...
- Hi, K.. This is probably one of the most infuriating situations to be in! I sympathize with your dilemma as all my husbands family smokes. I do not like my children t...
Lending/giving Money to Family Members
It is too bad that you feel that children/grandchildren on visit when they ... If you feel uncomfortable lending your children/grandchildren money put your ...
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- I will ask two question: If they do not pay you back can you do with out the money you loaned them? If they did not pay you back and you needed that money to li...
- It is too bad that you feel that children/grandchildren on visit when they need money...that being said this a little rule of thumb that my own father taught me about ...
- I still have small kids, so I am not a grandma yet, but I have never asked my mom for money after being married and moved out. And I see her usually once a week, give ...
Vomiting 20 Month Old
I just want to tell you that both of my grandchildren vomited a lot. ... What is different between my grandchildren and your son is that they had this ...
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- A food allergy is very likely. You need to consult your doctor as soon as possible for a blood test. If his digestion is that poor, he is not absorbing the nutrients h...
- Have you told your doctor? It might be acid reflux. I know young children can have that. I think you should follow your instincts about the milk intolerance and maybe ...
- My son threw up a lot, too. Usually more after he ate (projectile type!). As it turned out, he is lactose intolerant. Both of my boys are. When our youngest was do...
About Age
However I have young grandchildren and enjoy reading about new ... My childredn are 29,25.23 and I have four grandchildren ages 12,9,20 months and 7 months. ...
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- Hi, I am 42 with four children, although my oldest is 14. So, although I am not a new mom, I am somewhere in between. Any advice I can offer or help with, let me kn...
- D., Mamasource is a community connection for Moms of all ages with children of all ages. We share info on available local resources, parent related or not. I ho...
- D. I am sure you have a wealth of information to share about raising kids. You have done it x 4. I am sure because you have seen the end result with your own, you can ...
Hands off In-laws
It seems like she would want to spend more time with her only grandchildren considering that she lives alone and seems to have a lot of free time. ...
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- Ohhh, the In-laws. First of all, I think if you have the small children, then all adults should come to you. Especially if there is a place for them to stay. I thin...
- i realize this is so frustrating.....just set the boundaries for what works for u and your kids.. (ie; stick 2 ur kids schedules,dont stay at a place that cant accomo...
- I can completely relate. My husband and I have the only 2 grandchildren on his side of the family. She was/is a doting mom, and I anticipated the worst of conflicts be...
Friend's Birthday Party Plans High Jacked
I think your friend will be surprised with the lunch, I know my mom and my MIL would feel that having their children and grandchildren honoring them with ...
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- I understand that you are upset but this is her 50th and she should and probably wants to spend it with family AND friends. Leaving two hours early is not a big deal ...
- I'd have a frank heart-to-heart with the ringleader adult child and try to get things back on track for the original plan. Be as kind as possible, but let the kid/ad...
- Persona;;y, I would stay home and make other plans for your weekend. I don't like crowds, and you are right, it will be family. Then, you all, friends, can plan anoth...
Older Parents of Young Children
I am not very likely to have any biological grandchildren. ... I don't know if I will have any grandchildren or not, but my husband and I have been ...
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- think carefully if you have the financial, emotional, & physical resources to care for another child, whether newborn or older child. If you feel you do, then by all m...
- L., You mentioned that you are unlikely to have any grandchildren. Have you considered all that goes into raising a child of your own. You've done it before, so thi...
- I do not know about adopting or fostering - but I had my last 2 children when I was 41 and 43. My husband was 52 and 54. If you feel you have the energy and your hea...
Qustions About Alzheimers
What do we say to the 20+ grandchildren most who are under 13? She isn't bad enough for a nursing home, and if she was, we don't want her there anyway. ...
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- Hi D.. You have lots of good advice here, and this is going to be a long and difficult road for all of you. My grandmother had alzheimers as well and I think it wa...
- Hi D., Sorry to hear about your MIL. WE are going through the same thing with my Grandfather and it's really hard. First of all try to make sure that your FIL know ...
- We are going through the same thing with my grandfather. First, be honest with the kids when they ask questions. Does she still know who everyone is? If she does, g...
