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Seeking Advice on Ex-husband's Choices with Our Kids
Asked by M.L. from Grand Rapids
on February 26, 2008
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I am a remarried with 3 girls and one on the way (2 girls are mine from previous marriage, and 1 girl is my husbands from previous marriage). When I went through my d...
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- As frustrating and worrisome as this all is for you, unless they kids are in a dangerous or illegal environment, you cannot control what goes on when the kids are at t...
- Dear Laura B., I would contact the court in the county where your husband lives and explain the situation about your ex-husband allowing your young kids to see...
- I've been divorced from my daughter's dad for 12 years and she's 13 years old. I've gone through the court system for 9 years with FOC and unless he's putting your gi...
Books?
Asked by J.G. from Salt Lake City
on December 29, 2007
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I'm wondering what are some really good books for reading time with my 2 1/2 year old and three month old? I need some more variety and new stuff because with Christm...
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- J.- There are a lot of picture books where you can tell the story (as it relates to you) with the pictures in the book. There is a book I really like called Feelings....
- we have been reading how do dinosaurs say goodnight and bats at the beach is a fun one. Llama Llama red pajama is funny onie too that my son loves to read over and ov...
- My son is the same age and he absolutly loves the first look and find books. They have Elmo, Scooby Doo, Blues Clues, and many more. Those books get them using their...
My Fiance's Two Grown Son's Living with Us.
Asked by S.Q. from Los Angeles
on January 31, 2008
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Please help me in deciding what i should do with my Fiance's 29 year old, and 26 old son's living in our home. My significant other and i are not married but i am put...
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- These are not children and since they are showing no respect or appreciation for a free roof over their heads your fiance is not helping them by letting them loaf arou...
- You are harming yourself and your son by allowing this situation to continue. Your "fiance" is enabling his sons, which is not helping them either. I think you need ...
- It sounds like it is time to get out of this relationship. The problem isn't just with your fiance's sons. You are not even married yet and your fiance is having aff...
Autism
Asked by E.M. from Texarkana
on November 24, 2008
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Does anyone deal with Autism? My son was just diagnosed as Autistic in September and I am trying to find others who have been there who can give me some advice. I am g...
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- I do not have an autistic child, but as a child development professional I deal with autistic children. There are a lot of resources federal, state, and local that you...
- I don't live in TX, but our public school has very good programs for special needs. You may have moms right in your sons class that could offer great support. Many m...
- welcome to this wonderful world of autism. We have been living it for 12 years now. Your greatest person to trun to is the ot thrapthist for things to do. For us Se...
10-12 Hour Car Trip with 6 Yo and 2 1/2 Yo
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 1, 2008
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Hello moms!
Do any of you have any ideas for games/activities/toys to entertain kids on a long car trip? My daughter is 6 and my son is 2 1/2. We have a portable DV...
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- I just returned home from a trip to Florida, which was over 14 hours in the car. We took a portable dvd player for my 2-year old son and the only movie he wanted to w...
- Hi J., One of the best things we ever bought our daughter around that age was an Aquadoodle. I don't know a single 2 year old who doesn't like to color! Since it'...
- Tin foil- playdough for the car. A cookie sheet and magnets from the dollar store. Or use the cookie sheet as a lapdesk and give them real playdough. Free on-line p...
Non-medicated Childbirth?
Asked by C.S. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2008
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I am getting ready to have my third child (end of Oct), and would like to do some research on having a non- medicated delivery. Can anyone recommend some books, videos...
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- I also recommend the Birth Partner. There were great positions and techniques for making the birth easier. My second was delivered without an epidural. She was induced...
- Hi C., You've gotten some really good responses and I just wanted to share with you one of my favorite quotes that I find empowering. "There is a secret in our cultu...
- Books I loved were: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer Natural Childbirth The Bradley Way by Susan Mc Cutcheon My first birth was a C-secti...
Names That Go with Elvin?
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2009
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My husband and I have a beautiful toddler, turning two in August. We are talking about when to start trying for baby number two. We have a girl's name already picked o...
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- Please make Elvin his middle name and not his first... it's not a common name today and I can just hear the teasing already. Recommending names for another person is ...
- Hi S., My husband and I decided to give our sons their grandfathers' names as middle names (Thomas and Daniel, respectively). This worked out well for us. Be ca...
- I agree w/Jennifer-do not make Elvin a first name-although it is your choice. I chose names, but spelled them different-i do not like common names-each person has thei...
Content Appropriate Books for Mature 5 Year Old
Asked by E.M. from Washington DC
on July 18, 2008
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Hello ladies,
My daughter is 5 and has always loved books. She is happy to read books like Henry and Mudge and Dr Seuss, but she really enjoys long chapter books w...
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- I think its great your child is so interested in reading. My daughter loves the Magic Tree House books in the bookstores in the children section they have books and on...
- Here's the specific web page for the RenLearn website mentioned below (cut and paste if the link doesn't go live): http://www.renlearn.com/store/quiz_series.asp?root=...
- Hi E., I'm a children's librarian in Howard County. Please, go to your local library. We librarians get requests like this often and can usually help find the right...
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Need Opinions on Unhappy B-day
Asked by B.R. from Detroit
on October 6, 2008
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Recently I had a Birthday. My husband gave me a card that he could have given to one of his male buddies for their birthday (he always says that he does funny cards a...
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- I know you responded to everyone's advice already, but this thread hit home so much for me that I have to add to it. I have one of the "unromantic" husbands as well. ...
- HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY All your feelings are valid, even the ones of selfishness. But if all you're asking is for one day out the year, it's all good. After havin...
- B. ~ One of the things you should do is to schedule something for yourself, like a massage, day at the spa, some sort of pampering. Make sure you get out of the hous...
