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How to Get Grandma to Listen to Us??
Read all 9 responses: "HI Ladies: This is my second issue...my husband's mom is in love with my daughter and I truly appreciate the relationship they have.
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- T.: Grandmothers will always let the kids get away with stuff that we as parents don't. As a parent we need to let them know that there are certain structures that w...
- Hi T. G. If your child and grandmother loves each other soo much, I do not understand why the problem. First the child need to know that she is supposed to behave th...
- T., I have an uncle who coddles my oldest daughter. He has undermined my authority and it has caused a great deal of friction. I know this sounds harsh but what I ha...
Should I Let My 3 Year Old Fly Cross Country with Grandma?
Read all 6 responses: "My mother, who lives with us in California, is flying east to visit my sister and her two kids this June. I know my daughter would ...
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- Hi S., You will probably have more separation anxiety then your daughter. You mom and daughter will have a great time. My sister had her husband are in your mom's...
- If your only concern is the length of flight and time change, it should be fine. I took my son on business trip to the East Coast (made it a family vacation to visit f...
- If it were my daughter and my mom, I would definitely send her - but that's my family. My parents have been taking my kids for a week-long camping trip every summer si...
Making Grandma a Christmas Gift
Read all 6 responses: "hey moms! I'm looking into having my son make something for his grandma for Christmas instead of buying her something but am coming ...
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- Photo calendars, mugs, etc.. are always nice! Last year I took my kids to Painted Earth (pottery painting place) - my daughter painted a dog treat jar for my Mom and ...
- Have you seen piggies and paws? They are so cute! I usually pay for them due to time and energy constraints. They use my children's hand and foot prints and turn th...
- My son is going to make a stepping stone for his grandma's yard. They sell the kits at Micheal's from 10-20 dollars depending on how fancy you get. Also last year I ...
Grandma Advice
Read all 19 responses: "Hi all, I am a mom and grandmom. My problem concerns my oldest daughter (mother of my oldest granddaughter), she lives with us and I ...
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- Hi A., Your daughter is overwhelmed. She needs counselling to help her think straigth. The Community Services Board aor Child and Family Services in the Community...
- Hi A.- I'll just say this... don't make it such an easy decision for your daughter to give up her baby. Who said you want to raise another kid as your own? of course...
- being a young mum, myself. i sort of know how she feels except she has it easy, my husband and i are on our own, we dont have family to back us up. you just have to...
Overnight with Grandma...
Sep 16, 2009 ... Read all 20 responses: "My son is almost 16 months old and still does not STTN without nursing, we cosleep and this seems to work fine for ...
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- What do you WANT to do? Is there any reason not to do what you want? It sounded like you were trying to guess what would be best for everybody else--and what do YOU ...
- It's of course up to how you feel and what you are comfortable with, but I have to say it's great that you ease them into it and what better way than at grandma and gr...
- DO IT!!! I can't tell you all of the great examples of family members that took care of our son when he was very little. He now has very strong bonds with grand parent...
Grandma's 90Th Birthday!
Read all 5 responses: "I would like some ideas on what to get my grandma for her birthday. Also, if you know of any other things to decorate.
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- I know my grandma likes personal gifts. She loves for the kids to make her things and also loves pictures of the kids or the family.
- i dont know if your grandma still goes to a hair salon to get her hair done, but thats what we usually get my grandma. there isnt much she needs so we get hair certifi...
- How about her life story in a book? Great for her and then can be a keepsake for the rest of the family too! I'm a consultant for a company called Heritage Makers an...
Need Ideas for Grandma to Do in Nursing Home
Read all 5 responses: "Hello, My Grandma (lives in CA) just entered a nursing home this week. I am trying to think of activities and things to send her or ...
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- Grandmas LOVE to show off their grandbabies!! So be sure to keep her overflowed with pictures of the kids. You can order them online and have them shipped directly t...
- Accompany her to social activities scheduled at the home.
- K., I have read that crossword puzzles (they make them in very large print for seniors) really help to keep the mind limber and memory sharper, they use them like w...
7 Month Old Would Rather Have Maternal Grandma
Read all 22 responses: "My wonderful, wonderful momma comes by my house every day going to and coming from work (she's a teacher). I love her coming to see ...
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- K., I too have a great mother who is around my 3 kids weekly. I stay home with them too. With your baby girl, it could just be someone different in her day to see. S...
- Happiness in all in the attitude. I have 2 year old grandtwins in another state. The twins have a neighbor who calls herself "their Grammy". I could be jealous becau...
- That is totally normal. Think about it, for all those month baby has spent all her time with you. She has everything about you memerized by now and wants to learn ne...
Difficulty with Mom / Grandma
Read all 18 responses: "I am having an ongoing conflict with my mother. My child has never met my mother due to a distance issue and an ongoing conflict ...
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- I have a father that I don't speak to and have no contact with because it is my job to protect my children. I have been going through issues with him my whole life and...
- Sounds like a problem too big to really be addressed in this arena. You have a lot on your plate and I applaude you for seeking help with it. I also applaude you for...
- Try a local university where counseling students (observed by professors) take on their own patients. It is much cheaper, often on a sliding scale based on income. ...
Help for a New Grandma!
Read all 54 responses: "Hey, moms! I'm about to be a first time grandmom! My son and DIL live in another state (14 hour drive away) and although their son's ...
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- Clean the house! My parents came to visit a week after I had my baby and they wouldn't let me lift a finger. They did all the laundry, cleaned my house top to bottom, ...
- Best thing anyone ever did for me (my MIL from out of town) was clean my house, cook me food, take care of my animals, and just be there for me without giving me advic...
- I had two babies; one just recently. Food, food, food!!! That was the best thing! I always let people come over if they said they were bringing dinner. I am sure that ...
