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What Do You Do When Your Kids Aren't Home?
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on September 8, 2010
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I am divorced for several years now and my kids spend half the time at their dad’s house. My problem is that I don’t know what to do when I am by myself. It’s ...
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- Have you considered volunteering? Maybe at your church, or food bank, helping another Mom out. Life truly is about loving and serving others. I'm not saying forget abo...
- You sound depressed. You need to find other interests. I know, my world revolved around my children and I was lost when the last one moved out. Luckily I am interested...
- My mother is a widow and empty nester and she is exactly like this, and only goes out when we invite her. I read an article about things she could do, some of the s...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
Appropriate Age at the Movies
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 3, 2011
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Some friends are going to take their 3 year olds to watch the upcoming Cars 2 and they've invited my preschooler to go. My son has never been to the movie theater, an...
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- It is different for every child. Go with your gut. You know your child best. For the record, I do not see any harm in letting him try, what's the worst that can...
- Hmmmm...depends on the child. My oldest was a total PITA until he was about 4. The younger ones were fine by age 3. Try to have him watch a full-length movie at home a...
- my daughter was 1 and 1/2 and watched 99% of horton hears a who before i had to leave, she wasnt being bad she was just getting antsy...by 3 she was watching any movie...
Hubby Working Nights/noise Factor During Day
Asked by A.B. from New York
on January 30, 2010
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Hi All,
My hubs was a stay at home dad for the past 2 years. I was the bread winner. I lost my job 7 months ago , so until I find a job he had to go back to work....
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- Am I the only one who is tired of Kelly S's rude and sarcastic "advice"? Your hubby can get some ear plugs and a noise machine. You and your family can't tiptoe ...
- True he may feel resentful about going back to work, but bear in mind that working nights is really tough. I only work 2 12hr night shifts per week and it's enough! Th...
- I have a hubby who works mids and it is an adjustment trying to learn to sleep while there is activity going on around you. Also, in the summer he had trouble sleepin...
Anyone Who Saw "The Dark Knight"....
Asked by S.F. from Lima
on July 20, 2008
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Hi all... I'll start off by saying I've been anticipating this movie since it's trailer OVER A YEAR AGO, so now that it's out, I'm super excited to go see it! I have ...
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- With 44 responses to your question I can't read through all of them to know if this is a repeat. The ones I read through made good points about the fact that movies a...
- My husband was anticipating this movie since the last one came out, so it was a given that we would go and see it when it came out. We did and it is really great(this...
- Hello - We went to see "The Dark Knight" on Sunday with my 13 year old that did like it - although I do think even he (who plays M rated video games half the time -- w...
What Would You Do, Talking, Couging(obviously Sick) and Kicking at the Theatre?
Asked by T.F. from San Francisco
on July 23, 2011
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We went to see a Musical at a Local Theatre this evening. The performance was WONDERFUL and I am glad I went. I do have a vent and want opinions though. I would get...
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- Erin makes a really good point. That behavior isn't just rude to the other people in the audience, it's extremely disrespectful to the performers. I have no suggestion...
- Hmm Sound of Music is a kids film so an afternoon matinee I'd expect it. But you said it was an evening show? Evening show its still kid oriented but the parents sti...
- The movie theater is called the Alamo Drafthouse. The owner and his wife say it is one of the main reasons they started the business. They hated the talking in theater...
MIL Creating Issues - Again
Asked by T.D. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2011
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Hello wonderful mamas! You've all been so helpful with other MIL issues I've had in the past, I thought I'd get your advice on the newest drama my MIL is creating. T...
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- I understand that your mother in law makes it her job to make you crazy, but you have to pick your battles and let the little stuff slide. Some are mourning a grandmo...
- I guess I am somewhat confused - you say her own children hate her, but then go on to say that if you stand up to her, the rest of the family will be angry with you. ...
- Why not just have your MIL come over to your house on the weekends instead of them going to her place? Problem soved! Well, sort of! Sorry, I only got to the first iss...
Going to the Movies with a 17 Month Old
Asked by J.T. from New York
on November 28, 2008
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hello ladies,
I was wondering how old a child should be before you can take them to the movies??? My daughter is 17 months old and she will sit thru Shrek at home. I ...
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- i say no for a bunch of reasons, nothing meant to offend, this is purely my opinion as a parent. first, she may not sit thru and get fussy, then what. you may be lea...
- Mainstream movie theatres are very, very loud. Especially the children's movies. I would wait. It will not be as fun and you imagine. Wait as long as possible for ...
- Absolutely not old enough. Watching something at home is completely different. Movie theaters are expensive now and people want to watch the movie. If they have...
Depression or Laziness?
Asked by J.M. from Austin
on June 19, 2008
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I hope this is an issue that some of you will understand. Lately I have noticed that I am super tired and lethargic for most of the day. Blood work checked out fine,...
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- Hello J., Try 5-HTP plus of course diet and exercise. I have been taking a all natural supplement for mood called amoryn and it works. Or you can try "happy camper"...
- How old are you? As we age, our hormones decrease causing us to slow down. Also, double check the thyroid again. If your blood test show low end of normal, request ...
- I don't think you are lazy especially since your character wasn't so before kids. You are just tired. I have gone through the same thing. Some years were worse than...
What Type of T.V. Do You Have and How Many in Your House?
Asked by D.P. from Los Angeles
on October 5, 2010
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Our 15 y/o old T.V. met its demise about a week ago. I am going to start looking for a new one but wanted to know what kind of T.V. you all have. We don’t have muc...
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- We have a large flat screen (hubby's dream/Sony) in our family room, smaller tv's in all 3 bedrooms, one larger one in the gameroom--mainly for Wii and one in our gar...
- I bet I'm the ONLY ONE in your 40 answers to say that we have NONE, I'm 52 next week and have never had one ever. Grew up without one, as well as my husband grew up w...
- Hmmm....we have 2 TV's. One in the master bedroom, and one in the living room. Oh wait, my husband does have one in the garage as well. They are all ANCIENT...one ha...
