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Parenting- Husband and I Aren't on Same Page
Aug 30, 2009 ... One thing that I do know is that spoiling is one thingSAFETY IS ANOTHER It is not OK ... Next question Grandparents and Junk FoodWhat to Do ...
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- I agree with the other mom who stated that your husband doesn't seem to know how to show love in other ways besides "spoiling". How frustrating for you! You might ...
- Sounds to me like your husband is trying to give your son what he always dreamed he wanted. Food was love in his home growing up, so this is familiar to him. He's co...
- Does your husband work? If so does he work the same/similar shift as you? One thing that I do know is that spoiling is one thing...SAFETY IS ANOTHER! It is not OK...
Overbearing Mom/Grandma
Oct 31, 2009 ... Also, I think that having grandparents babysit blurrs the lines of grandparents and puts them in a position of not being able to spoil them ...
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- When she said that she cared more about your daughter than you do I would have lost it. Baby J would def. be going into daycare. Raising a baby/child is hard enough wi...
- Wow, you've certainly gotten many responses on how to handle the situation. It definitely needs addressing. The only thing I wanted to add is to please be empathetic...
- Hmmm~ I feel that the child's parent is the one in control - not the other family members. For us, we set up the rules and ask that they are followed at all houses to ...
Is This Spoiled?
No, this isnt spoiled. This is just loved! My daughter was the same way. Didnt want anything to do with grandparents, aunts, uncles, even her daddy. ...
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- We've had the same essue with our youngest. He would not even stay with my hubby, which I thought was just crazy. If you hold her all the time while at home, she is j...
- They say at that age you cant spoil a child and I dont beleive you can either.Your daughter sounds like she is most comfortable with you and thats how she likes it.My ...
- My daughter was the exact same way. To this day she still prefers me most of the time, but is willing to go to others if she knows them (she's 14 months). She is NOT...
Grandmothers and Discipline in Our Home
I think there is a difference between Grandma "spoiling" your daughter on her own, ... if it turns out something your grandparents did ticked off your mom! ...
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- I have to say I agree with J M,you are soooooo lucky to have your mom in your life(and your childrens)I would give ANYTHING to have my mom back!!(she passed from lung ...
- I think there is a difference between Grandma "spoiling" your daughter on her own, and contradicting you in front of her. I think the lack of reaction when your daugh...
- Hi T., You probably won't like my answer, but here goes: I read some of the responses below, and I'm sorry but I have WAY too much love and respect for my moth...
Only Mommy for Bedtime
It goes into detail about not just spoiling our kids with toys but also how ... buy anything for our son (2 years old) because grandparents buy him so much. ...
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- we have our children (2 & 5)earn stickers for brushing teeth, doing good at school, cleaning up etc....when they get so many stickers they earn real money...they can u...
- It's not too late to change this. It will be much easier to change her attitude and perspective at 2 1/2 than at 10, for example. I totally agree with the other resp...
- Your child is probably getting too many toys. Without going into great length....I recommend a book called "No: Why kids of all ages need to hear it and Ways Parent...
At What Age Do You Let a Baby 'Cry It Out'?
He readily spends the entire night with his grandparents and potty trained ... We ignored what all of the people kept telling us about spoiling our child. ...
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- You have a SEVEN WEEK INFANT....a BABY...I BEG YOU TO HOLD YOUR BABY as much as you can...they crave it..they need it..IT IS WAAAAY TOO SOON to "teach" him anything......
- Hi A., Tough love is not appropriate for an infant. Of course your son wants to be held all the time, he just came out of your womb---this is natural. Crying is his...
- i dont think you can ever hold you baby to much. my lil guy is 19 months old now and wont let me hold him much at all. trust me you need to hold them all you can now, ...
Help with Mother in Law
I know grandparents can get one if they have a justifiable reason, .... Although spoiling my granddaughter when we go shopping is such a joy. ...
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- Hi N. So I think as far as the passport thing goes…………yes, just let her do it. But if you don’t want her to have all your personal info make sure you fill o...
- Firstly, I do think it is a good idea to have passports for the entire family. You never know when you might have to go out of the country and trying to get one at the...
- I have a Mother in law that is very controlling also. It has taken many years of trial and error to figure out what to do when she gets overbearing. She recently gave ...
Moving Out of State
We will be only 30 mins from her other set of grandparents as well as her .... A trip to Grandma and Grandpa's always meant spoiling me with cookies and ...
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- She may not be as traumatized as you think. As parents you keep your children rooted and grounded. Since she didn't have a hard time transitioning to her bid girl bed,...
- Hi E., I Think you should talk about the move often, so she gets used to the idea, show her pictures and talk about her new room. Just try and make it exciting. ...
- Hi E., We just recently moved to NJ from GA. I have a 7yr old, a 3yr old and a 1yr old. The process was long as it was a job transfer and for many reasons it took...
8 Month Old Who Constantly Cries
but I don't believe in spoiling a baby and I could not handle letting them .... At this age fathers, grandparents, and others often get their feelings hurt ...
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- T., sounds like he is NOT spoiled but has separation anxiety. Sounds like you have so much on your plate with school and the house work and your other child that mayb...
- You don't say whether this is new behavior or constant behavior since birth. I'm gonna guess a relatively new behavior. At around 8 months, infants often develope se...
- Hi T. this is a normal time for babies to have seperation anxiety. They begin waking up again at night and do not want to go to others. I know how your heart is breaki...
Crying Baby Does Not Want Family to Hold Her....
Luckly he loved when his dad held him but no one else even grandparents tried ..... You are not spoiling her but only meeting her needs, she needs you more ...
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- We have a 2-1/2 yr old girl who did the crying and not wanting to go to anyone outside of her mom, dad and me grt g/ma. We did not force her but just told everyone a...
- I am at the point that I do not want to visit anyone until I feel that my daughter is ready to be with people again. You said it! She is going through a phase, be pat...
- All kids go through stages. If she was ok before, then she'll be ok again. Keep taking her around her extended family, but don't force her to be held by others. She is...
