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Help,! My 4 Year Old Daughter Is Racially Profiling!
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on March 13, 2007
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First of all for the purposes of this topic and this topic only i will say me and my husband are what you would consider caucasian although we have native American blo...
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- Dear A.: I would not force her. Did the muslim part really scare her or was it perhaps a veil (which to a 4-year-old may look like a mask)? Or perhaps the dad had a...
- She is 4 & is apparently starting to notice more differences than you think and I can almost assure you that no one is teaching this to her. My daughter is 3 and bega...
- At certain ages children start to realize that all the other children they play with look different than they do. Whether it be skin color or other physical features....
Upset Because Mother Is Overstepping Boundaries AGAIN!
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on May 11, 2009
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I have a very strained relationship with my mother as it is. She is controlling and judgemental, and we're all certain she is bipolar (all siblings agree). That bein...
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- Hi K! I agree with Jodi. I too limit my mother's exposure to my children. She is only allowed to be around them while supervised and at that...it's only for 2 hou...
- You're letting your mother and her actions get to you! I also have a 3 yr old (and 6 yr old) and we don't typically pray before sitting down to a meal, however, when ...
- I don't see what the big deal is? You should be glad someone is teaching her about prayer.
Wow, Have Grocery Prices
Asked by M.A. from Detroit
on February 16, 2011
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in your area gone up too? I can't believe that in the last month everything (even on sale w/coupons) have sky rocketed. I heard on the radio this morning that the in...
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- AND... They're getting skimpier with the coupons in store. I'm with ya! I went grocery shopping on Saturday and spent almost $200 on what I used to buy for $150 (so...
- It doesn't help when we just keep printing money . . . the more money in circulation the less valuable it is. More and more will buy less and less. PS: I'm sorr...
- I haven't been out of the house but it seemed to me my husband spent $75 on groceries, but I thought maybe he bought a bunch of junk. I normally spend about $50. T...
First Hair Cut
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 13, 2009
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Okay... I think I am addicted to Mamasource.
Seriously, in African American culture, there is a superstition about waiting until the baby is a year old to have a hai...
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- Hi C.! As an African American, I can sympathize with your problem. I too was told the same things: that if my son's hair was cut before reaching age one, his hair gr...
- i think it's fine to cut the baby's hair. i come from a culture with baby superstitions as well, but sometimes you just gotta do what makes sense to you :-)
- First let me say that I think I am addicted to Mamasource too. I felt my son really needed a haircut too at about 8 months or so because his ends were so dry. I ment...
Bikinis? Is Women's Lib Moving Backwards?
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on June 30, 2011
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I must say I am shocked by today's bikini questions and the responses received. Most along the lines of it's demeaning, it's sending the wrong message, etc.
How is i...
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- I have to disagree with you. That post had NOTHING to do with womens lib. Why does everything get pushed in that direction?? I guess what you are saying is the sexu...
- I'm with you, Mamazita! (See my profile pic, that's me, in a bikini, I'm 50!) This is an issue that I've thought about. I have a beautiful daughter-in-law who is M...
- One piece bathing suits do not cover up like a burqua... trust me, I"m a radical feminist and have fought in petitions and spreading the word about the plight of Afgha...
Have You Heard About the New Airport Porno Scanners?
Asked by T.F. from New York
on November 17, 2010
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There are links to recent news reports on Youtube, and pictures from the scanner which basically looks like nude photos. You are told whether you have been selected f...
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- Because those are the same people who brought you The Patriot Act -wherein everything is A-OK as long as it's cloaked in the guise of being "anti-terrorism." Person...
- Oh...it's not just a pat down. They have to actually grab you in every private area, to make sure nothing is tucked away. I didn't think that way true, until I saw a v...
- Well, after all, we don't want to upset or offend the only group of people that have terrorized us and attacked us, now do we? See, that would be racial profiling and...
This May Sound Odd....
Asked by T.H. from Corvallis
on March 15, 2009
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I've always been on the small side and am currently back in the 00 range for jeans. The only place I seem to be able to find anything that fits halfway decent is in th...
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- Hi T.- I've had that problem too. Although, since my second child was born I'm a little more average in my size and its easier to find clothing that fits. My favo...
- I have found some modest clothing retailers that work well for covering up, but still look stylish and fit really good. You can google modest clothing or try some of m...
- Hi I am not on the small side but struggle with sizes as well. Have you tried shopping online. I know that places like Old Navy, Gap, etc usually carry way more s...
What Do I Do??!! Help Please I'm Going Bananas..
Asked by E.A. from El Paso
on November 12, 2011
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My daughter has never cared if she had poop in her diaper NEVER and would nevr cry about it and now that she can sign and talk somewhat she still doesn't tell me when ...
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- You are not doing anything worng. You have a strong willed daughter. I had 4 like that. When they would not cooperate during diaper changes I would hold them down, ...
- Take a deep breath. Understand this is normal. If you are doing the mainstream "readiness" model of toilet training, she's a little young. She's 21 months old. S...
- Neither of my children were anywhere near ready for potty training at 21 months. It is frustrating, but I think that you are expecting too much here.
Ornaments for Teachers??
Asked by M.3. from St. Louis
on December 5, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I LOVE sentimental ornaments! Its what our Christmas tree is filled with and it makes me very happy. My daughter has 2 teachers, her main teacher will b...
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- I have two nieces who are teachers - they get SO many ornaments and collectibles type things like mugs. It's tough when you can't afford to spend much - but a gift ca...
- My mom has been a preschool teacher for over 20 years and has SO many ornaments! She actually has a mini Christmas tree in her classroom that she hangs them on, so th...
- As a teacher I can tell you we get a lot of mugs and ornaments and home made food goods. Of the 3, an ornament is the best choice, but you do run into taste issues and...
Travel to Mexico 3Rd Trimester?
Asked by L.D. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2011
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Am I crazy for going? My brother is getting married in Riviera Maya and I plan on going barring any complications. I will be 33 weeks at the time - any other mamas t...
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- I didn't read ALL the responses, but this is my take. My daughter is now two months old. At the start of my third trimester I went to England for a month with my f...
- I wouldn't do it. There's no way on earth I would want to deliver my child in a mexican (or really any other foreign country) hospital. I have had a few friends wh...
- Nope. I wouldn't put myself or baby at risk. Maybe they can do a webcam service so you can be included in the wedding too. Ask-- its a win-win! Best wishes, M
