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MIL Lives with Us
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on February 16, 2010
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Okay, i have a mother in law that lives with us. i recently purchase a house and have worked hard to get it and try to arrange it the way i want. However, everytime i ...
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- Hi Anna, I know you are frustrated, but just hang in there. Try to sit down and talk with your husband about how things could go better. Ask him if there are any ...
- My MIL lives with us as well, and I feel exactly the same way you do. I guess I have it easier, since she is almost 82 and doesn't overstep my authority. It still both...
- WOOOOW! First hugs to you that is ALOT! Kudos to you for not going physco yet! First, this is YOUR house and MIL needs to understand that IMMEDIATLEY! I agree w...
Need Some Advice About the In-law situation...Maybe I Just Need to Vent?
Asked by E.A. from Detroit
on July 2, 2009
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Let me say first of all that I love my in-laws. Despite the drama with my brother-in-law's family, they are great to me and my family and I do love them. HOWEVER, la...
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- You're in a rough spot :( I suggest trying the babysitting out for one night. You may be surprised and the kids may be very good. OFtentimes, kids are much better f...
- Hi E., I definitely would not do overnight visits at this age simply because I would be afraid that your grandnephew may have a hard time handling being away from h...
- I say "bite the bullet" and just give it a try. Maybe your husband will help out. Plus, its only one night. I might be a terribly crazy night, but then you will know f...
School Discipline 7 Yr Old
Asked by M.J. from Phoenix
on September 22, 2006
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I dont know who or how to ask for insight on how to help my 7 year old in second grade. He just turned 7 and he reads at a high level. Hes young for his age socially,...
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- Okay, the "you don't really like me" could also be a ploy for attention, but one of the biggest issues I had in school was boredom. In first grade, my teacher was lett...
- Hi, I just wanted to reach out and say that if you have not yet considered home schooling you may want to look into it. It works for our family and the drama and issu...
- It honestly sounds to me like he's just bored in school. You said he's ahead academically, maybe he's not feeling challenged? My brother & I both had the same issue wh...
My 2Nd Grade Dyslexic and ADHD Son
Asked by T.R. from Dallas
on October 1, 2008
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My son is in 2nd grade. He is Dyslexic and has ADHD. Some things have been going on at school I am concerned with.
1. The teacher disciplines alot by taking away re...
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- I have a 6th grader and a kinder. and I have battled w/ trying to be nice to teachers for 4 yrs because I did not want to make them mad in fear of them taking it out o...
- Goodness, that sounds harsh!! My son is in 3rd grade and was diagnosed last year with Dyslexia and ADHD but nothing like that has ever happened to him as his teacher u...
- You have a right to address your concerns, and if your teacher is a real teacher, no bridges should be burned. Immediately have a conference with your child's teacher,...
Need Help with Appropriate Discipline for My 2 Year Old
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on December 29, 2006
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I have a 2 year old son who is very full of energy. He doesn't always follow commands when asked to do something, such as "Put your toys away...etc. He also plays r...
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- My kids are about the same age. my son will be three next month and sometimes i worry he may be playing a little too rough with his 9 month old sister as well. when he...
- Have his hearing checked. My sister-in-law had a boy that would never respond and always played too rough. They eventually found out that he was almost deaf in one e...
- I also have two kids that act the same way. The only thing you can do is put him in time out or send him to his room for a little bit. This is what I do with mine. Ta...
Some Fostering Advice
Asked by L.R. from Fresno
on April 19, 2007
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OK, I submitted my question last Friday & no one has responded with any words of wisdom. Maybe I was too wordy?
Please anyone whith fostering experience or who has f...
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- L., Well I have never fostered children before, but I have tutor one high schooler and I have taken a class on it when I was in college. It definatly will be diffic...
- I havent fostered, and maybe thats why no one responded, honestly I didnt even see the original post..I'm sorry. What kind of advice do you need? We have friends ...
- I lived with my Mother in law for a few monthes when I was pregnant with my son. She does foster care and has done it for about 6 years. At the time she had a set of b...
19 Month Old Driving Me Crazy
Asked by L.D. from Boca Raton
on July 1, 2007
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Let me first say that I love my little guy more than life......however, he is driving me nuts. He is at the age where he just keeps trying me on everything!!!!!! I sa...
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- Has his situation (daycare, nanny) changed? If so he may just be checking to see what he can get away with. Mine bites and she is 2 1/2. We are moving, so she is a bit...
- I know I am late in the game, however I agree with Ciaren. Sounds like her and I come from the same school. Yes he's young and yes it's just a stage. However, he's ...
- my son is going to be 3 years old in august and i have the same problem, he;s really hiper and he like to hit my husband my daughter and me, when we go out and we dont...
Seeking Advice for 4Y Daughter's Recurrent Vaginitis and Infections.
Asked by L.R. from Sherman
on July 17, 2010
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She has had vaginitis and yeast infections for about 2 years. Any suggestions for prevention? We don't take bubble baths, use perfumed soaps, or wipe back to front. I ...
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- what is she eating? lots of breads and sugars will cause infections too. i would take her to a different doctor. on that specializes in allergies. or even just call an...
- Lots and lots of Water--I know it sounds crazy--my mom has had the infections and she would also drink lots of Cranberries..poor baby--good luck
- Have you tried children's probiotics? You can get them at Whole Foods. They can help. Also, letting her run around the house without underwear, just a loose dress o...
9 Month Old Not Taking His Second Nap Anymore! Help!
Asked by B.B. from Los Angeles
on August 15, 2008
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Hello,
I have a 9 month old baby boy who decided just recently that he doesn't need his second nap anymore! He used to take 3 naps a day and has been down to 2 for...
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- Hello B. I went through the same issue with 3 of my kids (now 6, 3, and 18 months). I would not be concerned about him not getting enough sleep. Every child is diff...
- Here are my thoughts: Make his morning nap shorter--wake him up after about an hour. Or. . .keep him awake longer and go to one long nap middle of the day. My da...
- I wish that I could offer you advice. I have a 25-month-old and a 10-month old, and oftentimes, neither one of them takes any naps in a day. This is tough as I go to...
Weaning from Breastfeeding
Asked by M.H. from Detroit
on April 10, 2010
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My daughter is 13 months old and has been solely breastfed since she was born. What is a good age to start weaning her? She also sleeps with me at night which I know i...
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- i cut out one feeding at a time. i quit at about 10 months,( had enough frozen to make it to 1st bday) my daughter was down to about 4 feedings a day. i first cut ou...
- Kudos to you for following your baby's lead. There is nothing wrong with parenting that is child-led provided you also provide guidance along the way to teach. It is...
- You might contact a Le Leche League group leader and go to a meeting. Le Leche League promotes baby led weaning....don't offer/don't refuse. Don't put yourself down ...
