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How to Tell the "New Grandparents" the Good News!!
I had a cute way to tell the grandparents. We lived 2 hrs away at the time, ..... gave them the card as they were leaving, saying it was a Bon Voyage card. ..... With my kids, we were trying not to tell them until we knew everything was ...
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- My SIL had a pretty sign printed up that said We're Pregnant. They held the sign up and posed for a beautiful black and white picture of them kissing and them smiling...
- Hi S., When we got pregnant with our first child, we waited until around 12 weeks to tell anyone, the way we did it was fun, but didn't go exactly as I planned! We to...
- Both of our moms collect angel figurines. We found two different angel figurines holding babies, wrapped them up, and gave them to our moms. When they wondered why t...
Grandparents and Junk Food-What to Do?
I think grandparents just like to spoil the grandkids. (and my m-i-l has no problem scolding me when she thinks I'm not feeding the kids well enough.) ...
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- My family used to be TERRIBLE with giving my oldest junk food. You did the right thing putting your foot down, but you should have done it sooner. I had to be very b...
- You can go two ways with this, as I see it. One is to police what they do, cause disruption in family relationships and taint the relationship you have with your chil...
- S., Oh my. His poor tummy. First, I totally understand that you are upset and that your families behavior was completely uncalled for and inappropriate. Second, ...
Suddenly Homesick??
So both of my girls have occasional sleepovers at either Grandparents ..... alot like preadolescentstuff and maybe feeling unsettled about leaving if she ...
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- Is there any undercurrent she may be feeling that things aren't right between you and your husband? or are either of you experiencing health or personal problems? any ...
- Believe it or not... I remember having to stay at my grandmother's house when I was young and it was HELL once 9-10 years of age came along! Think about it... this is ...
- Hi R., I have a 10 yr old son, and he's always been very close to me, but is also somewhat of an adventurer as well...so having sleepovers with grandma, cousins, fr...
Leaving Daycare for the Day
I find with my daycare kids that it is not always that they dont want to leave but that they are testing their parents authority It is more like a little ...
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- I would be thrilled that he loves daycare so much and feels so comfortable there. Do not feel hurt by it, he does love you and wants to be with you, but when kids are...
- Funny...me too a little. My daughter tells me all the time that she likes school (daycare and preschool) and how much she loves her teacher. It makes me happy, but o...
- What type of things do you do in your quality time at home with him in the evening? Reminding him of these activities (not just mundane supper, bath, bed routine) mig...
Out of Town - Letter of Release?
leaving your insurance card would be helpful and a letter stating that your ... it and it caught her finger Grandparents have raised children and they will ...
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- you've received excellent advice so far...I may have missed it, but I didn't see anyone say to go ahead and pre-register with the hospitals in the area. Just go in wit...
- My husband and I went to Rome for New Years this year without hte kids YEAH!!!! We left a letter, more like a consent form that we wrote and signed, allowing my mother...
- It is so much better to be safe than sorry - list any alergies - food and or medications - along with what you said: Dr. name and phone numbers oh and what Drug store ...
Advice on How to Handle a Trip Away from the Kids
I am excited yet sad to leave the kids at home. ... They always have a BLAST with their grandparents and we miss them more than they miss us. ...
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- We just took a trip to Japan and China for two weeks, leaving our three kids with grandma. That was the longest, and furthest we'd even been away, so we were worried. ...
- or even just a call each night at bedtime...
- How long are you going to be gone for?? At their age, a phone call every couple of days to check on them and Grandma should be fine. Your children are old enough not...
*Please Help Me Figure This Out*
Sep 24, 2009 ... They at least admit that they feel bad about leaving their kids and don't ... gets out of bed and wanders around the house at night and grandparents aren't ...
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- okay first off relax about his crying - like others have said, i am also sure that it was purely due to the change in routine. this will be the first of MANY disruptio...
- I agree that his routine has changed and that was probably why he was fussy... Again, if you don't feel comfortable using your MIL DON'T...that simple...now as for fin...
- Part of me agrees with what the other ladies have said. If you don't feel comfortable with her, then you should not use her. And yet, by the way you are describing y...
Protecting Children
Sep 2, 2009 ... That is infreakingsane I would take my child and leave immediately ... to grandparents If it's about the HEALTH of your kidstheir grandkids ...
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- While there are two schools of thought about kids and guns, I don't think this is appropriate behavior around a 20 month old! Maybe he thinks he's doing a good thing ...
- you are not at all out of line! your husband needs to talk with his brother and parents about the guns being locked in cases at all times when you and your children a...
- Showing kids guns and teaching them proper respect for them does not include leaving them lying on the couch so they can see/touch/play with them. That teaches childre...
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On another note did I miss my kids YES very much so but I knew they were in .... Next question Leaving Our Son with Grandparents While We TravelQuestions ...
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- Do you have someone to watch your daughter that you trust completely? If so, GO FOR IT! There is absolutely nothing wrong with spending a week with your husband. St...
- Oh my gosh no!! Now if this were something that you do all the time, leave your child for a week that would be a different story, but it does not sound to me like that...
- Everyone needs a break once in a while. It is also very good for you and your hubby to get that much needed time together!!!
Need Advice on Leaving for College
Need Advice on Leaving for College ... Guess what - he thinks our kids should go to school out of state and I would prefer in state (of course this is a ...
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- Of course it is a good idea for your daughter to go off to college! She is an adult now and every parent wants their child to grow up and get an education! It sounds l...
- S., Let me say from personal experience I would highly encourage this move! When I graduated from high school, I went to college in Springfield, Missouri. It was ...
- Hi S., As a mother with a daughter in college and someone who works at a community college, I would definitely send my child to a community college for at least the f...
