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No Sibling Coming
Not all only children are self centered - it depends on the parenting and how the parents respond to and cultivate the child's disposition. ...
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- My son is an only child.He had many friends and cousins that were regular visitors.He also atteneded pre-school . He started school at 4 years old .He atteneded churc...
- My heart goes out to you, J.! I think he'll be fine because you "get it"! I'd keep in involved in sports like soccer, play dates, swim lessons, scouts, and anything ...
- Have you considered adoption or even fostering some needy children? Your son should be learning about sharing, self -centeredness and picking up after himself anyway,...
Foster Parenting and Adoption
I really appreciate your question, as I have a 4-year-old only child and have been .... Not because of the teaching on parenting, but to broaden their ...
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- My husband and I adopted 2 children from Costa Rica 18 years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Adopted children are going to have issues to deal with but so do bi...
- Hi there. I don't know much about foster to adopt. But I was adopted when I was 2 months old. My adoption was a domestic closed adoption. I have located my birth paren...
- We were foster to adopt parents for about six years. The main difference between foster to adoption and regular adoption is that as long as the child is considered a f...
Grandparent's Sabotage of Our Parenting & Discipline
As if that is supposed to negate our parenting of our children. .... I am only sure of one thing... Severely discipling your child will result in a rift ...
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- C., So sorry to read about your struggles - and your guilt! I have two strategies for you to consider that I hope will decrease your guilt. 1. You have not to...
- This is all coming only from my heart... so please do not be offended as it is not intended to be meanhearted in any way. I am only sharing from my previous hurts and...
- C.: Stay strong! Consistency is critical, and it soundslike your disciplinary actions fit the situation. Communication and discussion with your daughters about the p...
Parenting Teen/ Divorce Issues
I know that the child support is the main issue in this situation for him ... The one about children honoring their father and their mother is the only ...
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- First of all A., be encouraged. God is with you and He's on your side if you are trully His child. The "born again" experience is a must in becoming a part of the fa...
- Someone has got to display discipline in this child's life, if not, she's headed down a road of distruction. Just give her dad a little more time, he's gonna realize ...
- You definitely need a lawyer if he goes to court. Unfortunately, family law practice is an expensive field and you will have to pay about $200 an hour if you're lucky...
Have You Ever Felt Judged on Your Parenting Choices?
Sep 18, 2009 ... Every mother judges the parenting choices of other mothers I dont ..... to making sure they are only stepping in because the child is in ...
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- Wow. This happens to all of us. Just take it for what it is... opinions. No one can tell you the best way to raise your kids but you. I have 4 different kids with 4 di...
- My first thought was "Wow--she noticed all that? What's missing in her life?" Not the most constructive train of thought, but you get my point. As Peg mentioned, most ...
- I think everyone feels judged at some time or another. You are definitetly not alone. You can address it or ignore it. Usually ignoring is the best and when I mean ...
Advice on Single Parenting, Dating and Child's Jealousy
Advice on Single Parenting, Dating and Child's Jealousy ... your bf and his kids come over for Friends night and you do the same thing only add video games, ...
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- Hea!! Don't let him start telling you what and what not to do, you are the parent. I think getting a sitter is the best thing to do, but sometimes take the time to ...
- He is inadvertently telling you he needs more focus time. I'm sure you feel like you do give him enough, but there is some piece of the puzzle missing. There is poss...
- You need to stay firm with your son. I had trouble with my 3 boys, I took them to a couniler it got so bad. The counciler said I had to stay firm. I know it's reall...
Advice on Using Attachment Parenting
If you don't have a book on parenting or child deveopment, try to find a Mommy & Me class ... He is only little for such a short time, let him be little. ...
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- Your son is developing bonding and attachment, at his present age. Trust your maternal instinct, if he cries for you it's because he feels secure when you are present....
- I have three bundles, a girl 9, boys 3 & 4. I am not sure what kind of parenting I have been doing, but I was always told that you can NEVER spoil a child with love! I...
- Hi K., your husband and your grandmother are right, he is 8 months old, you don't need to run and pick him up every time he cries. babies cry, that;s what they do, if ...
Only Child Desperately Wants to Be a Big Sister
foster parenting IS NOT easy, so i'm not saying it would be this "joyous ... I'm an only child and like Lisa U. I feel a bit alone because of it (I'm 38). ...
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- Hi B., My son is 6 and an only child. And luckily he says he doesn't want any siblings - he doesn't want to share my attention. You don't say if you have any pets ...
- hi, this might be way out of your ball park, but my husband and i were foster parents that adopted all 3 of our kids. (neither of us can have kids, so that part of ou...
- Hi B., I completely understand and respect your desires not to have anymore children, but I wanted to give you my perspective as a grown only child... Just food for...
Attachment Parenting & (Sudden) Pacifier Use
Listen to your child - you are doing great. My daughter pulls the paci out of her mouth when she wants to talk, and we try to only give it to her when she ...
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- I practiced attachment parenting with my daughter and I understand your dilemma. I found myself getting caught up and stressed out about what I was and wasn't suppose...
- my first daughter loved her pacifier. she had and continues to have an oral fixation. she is always chewing on stuff. she bites her fingernails (she is 7 now). the...
- my son started using the pacifier aroung 7months, before that he did not want anything to do with it. He started I think because of teething and it helped him go to sl...
My Toddler Prefers My Nanny - Too Late for Attachment Parenting????
I also told her that if a child is not that attached to the caregiver then she .... You are the only mommy your little boy has...you will always be his #1 ...
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- Spend all the time you can with him. Kids care more about quantity than quality. Routines are what toddlers love. The same story over and over. Sitting on your lap w...
- Children always prefer the "Fun" parent, friend, caregiver rather that the one laying down the rules and structure. This too shall pass and she will not want to leave...
- i don't think suddenly starting to sleep with him would be a good answer. i think a much better answer is just to spend good quality time with him. right now my 4 yr...
