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How to Best Guide and Be There for My Teenage Daughter
Asked by M.L. from Yuba City
on August 25, 2008
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what do you do when you have a teenage daughter who just lost her father? we shared 50/50 custody and he was her whole world. how do i make decisions about her life to...
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- Her father's parents have just lost a child. That is very devistating even if the child is older. I know because I lost my daughter at age 29 to a stroke. My life h...
- I am SO sorry for your familiy's loss. It's absolutely important for you to still be her parent. She is feeling terrible, sad, depressed etc, but she needs to go thr...
- This would be a good time for you and your daughter to make a memories/scrapbook (or you could make on on the sly and give it to her as a gift that she will always tre...
Baby Development/Child Care Guide Book
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2010
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I didn't know that you should give a breastfed baby a bottle by 3 weeks so they get used to it. I was wondering if there's a book that instructs new mothers on what t...
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- Two books that are worth their weight in gold. Very informative, humorous and a quick & easy read: A Girlfriend's Guide to the First Year, Vicky Iovine The Baby W...
- First of all, congratulations! Second of all, you can read a million different books, but I also recommend joining a moms group. Hearing first hand about what work...
- So much of parenting is trial by fire, I'm afraid! And, so many things that make our babies cry are unknown and never will be known...also annoying and frustrating fo...
Adjusting to Step-mom's Existence
Asked by K.S. from Reno
on August 4, 2008
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My ex husband is now living with his partner. They have had a long distance relationship for some time and she just recently moved in with him. My six year old now t...
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- I don't agree with some advice below, especially that you have to share your son with this new woman. You are his mother & she isn't. It is as plain as that. And she w...
- Look at her through your son's eyes...Dad's new partner. Get to know her, she will be rocking the cradle when you are not so it's important that you are both on the sa...
- K., I must of missed this one way back when, but I would like share my advice with situation. When I divorced the twins were 2 yrs old. The first woman my ex- hooked...
Boyfriend(s)
Asked by S.S. from Syracuse
on September 14, 2006
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I am a single parent of a 5 year old. I haven't really dated anyone since she was 2 so she doesn't really remember him or how we all interacted then. I dated someone...
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- I'm a single mom of a newly 7 year old son. His father and I have been apart since he was 12 months old. I'd dated in that time, but never got involved in a serious re...
- I feel your pain. My daughter was four when I started dating again. I avoided her meeting the guys I dated for about six months. because by that time you know if it's ...
- S., I wouldn't know what to do if I were in your shoes. I can see why you'd be so perplexed. Even if I don't have any answer for you, I hope things work out for you ...
What Do You like About Being a Mom?
Asked by S.A. from New York
on April 14, 2010
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Dear Mommies out there,
I have been reading your question and answers for a few weeks now and really started worrying about my own parenting ability... I am 29 and ...
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- Having a baby is a life-changing experience. I, too, had had a career, traveled the world and was prepared for anything life would deal me. Boy, was I ever thrown for...
- I can only imagine what it's like to be pregnant with your first baby and coming onto this site and reading this stuff!!! LOL Makes me glad that I didn't know about t...
- The unknown is always scary. I have a 3 year old son who is the light of my life. I work from home & take care of him full time so I have not given up anything. Y...
Teenage Mom
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2008
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I am a 37 year old teenage mom. I have a 16 yr. old daughter and a 15 yr. old son. My daughter and I have been having a lot of problems since she's become a teenager. ...
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- I understand how you got upset when she moved out and in with her father. It does hurt. My son did the same thing when he was 15. He has been living with his father...
- http://www.positivediscipline.com Call her and apologize. Tell her you were wrong to say such mean things and what you were trying to say is that you realize you h...
- first of all i would like to express how i feel and since you could tell your daughter never to call or come see you, you can and will handle what i'm about to say. ...
Any Homebirth Mom's Out There?
Asked by A.B. from San Antonio
on August 15, 2006
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I am planning a homebirth for our second baby and am very excited about it! Are there any other mom's out there that have had a good homebirth or natural birth expirie...
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- A., Sorry for the late reply. I'm a midwife (homebirth and birth center births) in San Antonio. There's a fairly new organization here called the Citizens for Gent...
- Well, I didn't have home births but I did have 3 kids with no drugs at the hospital. You are right it is not common to have a natural birth, ESPECIALLY at the hospital...
- A., One thing you need to know -- research says home birth (planned) is as safe if not safer than a hospital birth for low-risk moms. So many people think home bir...
In-Law's
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on April 6, 2008
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My mother-in-law is very disrespectful. She has said some mean and hurtful things to me and about me. She has told me that I have a horrible mom and wife and that I ...
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- hi stephanie! im so sorry to hear about your m.i.l. what a drag...my father always says to me "do you want to win the battle or the war" when i get frustrated w/people...
- Your mom-in-law is definitely trying to control everything. Her aside,your husband needs to stand up to his Mom and tell her she is not welcome in his home if she choo...
- Dear Stephanie, First and foremost, you have to be true to yourself. I know I have allowed myself to be directed by guilt and in the long run it has always been a ba...
What Do You Think Mom's Out There?
Asked by S.O. from New York
on April 29, 2009
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My husband is rearly home in the night. like tonight he came home at 6, shower and purfume then said he is going to the gym. it's 2 am and i haven't heard or seen hi...
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- Sorry to say but it doesn't sound good. Most people/all people shower & freshing up after the gym not before. Have you asked him where has he been til 2:00 AM in the...
- Hi there, I think you already know the answer to your question. You're just looking for some validation. Trust your instincts. Yes I believe there is something going ...
- First, make arrangements to go out with a friend (or even if no one is available on such short notice, go to a movie yourself) tonight. Be dressed up, ready to go, wh...
Am I a Mom or a Maid?
Asked by A.C. from St. Louis
on December 17, 2008
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I am a SAHM of a 3rd grader and a 4 1/2 year old. I can't seem to balance housekeeping and being a mom. Where does one stop and the other start? My husband of 9 years ...
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- I don't know about your husband but, my husband works 70 + hours a week. Sometimes I get aggrivated with him when he doesn't help me clean the house but, I realize ...
- I can't speak to the husband. Hopefully he's really great about doing all the yard jobs and "manly" chores. As for your son, there is a great book that will help you...
- hi... ok, so i have to say something here. i too am a SAHM, and yes all the housework should fall on our shoulders...let me repeat that, housework, which should not ...
