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Help! My Kids Don't like My Friend's Parenting!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on September 1, 2007
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Has anyone else had this problem? My best friend and her husband constantly yell. They yell at each other no matter who's in the room, and they yell at their son whe...
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- One of my very close friends is a yeller too (sometimes an outright screamer) and it drives me crazy as well. I can usually just say her name in a certain tone and sh...
- You are right to keep your mouth shut but in your son's eyes you are condoning it. I would remove my family from a family that behaves that way. Children become who th...
- Hi A., Oh boy do I soooo feel your pain - accept, it's not a friend, it's my sister. I have absolutely no advice because I don't know how to handle it either. The o...
Is It Possible to Let Step-father REALLY Parent Your Children?
Asked by C.M. from Johnson City
on October 11, 2010
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Morning Mama's. I have seen a lot of questions recently about step-parenting and it's challenges and rewards, but I have one that I haven't seen discussed yet.
Thi...
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- Don't push the daddy thing. My step dad just became my dad whith patience and lots of love. It helped that my actual dad abused us and Gregg never did that sort of thi...
- My personal opinion, EVERYONE has to be willing to allow this to happen. You, Him, and your children. A place to start, help ease him in with the little "no brainer"...
- I have 4 children, ! with my ex ! step and 2 with my husband. I don't know how it happened but we just share all of the parenting for all of the children. He is wond...
Stepson Struggling in School
Asked by S.H. from Portland
on April 30, 2012
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Hi,
I will give you a very brief history and then ask my question. I could us some brainstorming ideas. My stepson is 14, and I have been stepmom to him since he wa...
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- Seems to me your son has a lot of rage and has a hard time handling it appropriately and while he lashes out not dealing with it, he's not dealing with anything else e...
- Ah, aren't 14 year olds fun. I have one too and every so often I have to remind him that I can still kick his butt, I just choose not to. it sounds like he needs a thi...
- Wow this sounds like my life 20 years ago. unfortunately I was in the same place as your step son. My Step Father was the one who tried to work with me on it since he ...
Self Control Issues with Almost 8 Year Old Son.
Asked by T.W. from San Francisco
on October 29, 2009
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My older son is almost 8 and has been getting in trouble a lot in class because he has trouble controlling himself. He tends to blurt out, not only not raising his han...
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- Hi T., Our daughter, who is dyslexic, did not start reading books on her own until well into 2nd grade. But it not easy to know that is what the problem is, especi...
- Make a daily behavior contract that the teacher has to mark each day and make photo copies (or ask the teacher to make one up). Just something where the teacher can c...
- T. - I really think Toni V said it best in her post. Cut back on doing too much, keep your life better by keeping it simple. We have 5 kids and can only participate...
My Daughter Keeps Biting!
Asked by D.P. from Chattanooga
on October 22, 2008
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My daughter is a little over 2 years old and the last month has been biting at daycare. It's gotten worse over the past couple of weeks and we are out of ideas. We'v...
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- Delia, I am a mother of 4 and I had the same problem with two of my boys. EVERYONE will tell you not to but the only thing that worked was biting him back!! I know ...
- Please don't take this the wrong way. "We've tried rewarding her when she doesn't bite". I think you may be sending the wrong message here. Why should you be rewarded ...
- my oldest daughter went thru the biting stage as well..it seems that the only way to break the biting is to bite them back. i know it seems mean but its also mean when...
I Need to Be in Control When It Comes to My Children.
Asked by B.H. from Springfield
on January 18, 2010
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I have always been a controlling/bossy person. I just wanted to do things myself or be in charge of doing things because I felt like my way was the best way. I know th...
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- B.- Coming from someone who has self-diagnosed herself as having mild OCD (and it runs in my family), I'd say that you are Obsessive Compulsive. It may even be bad ...
- I think we all feel like this to some extent. But if your anxiety is making you miserable or driving a wedge b/t you and your husband, MIL, or friends -- it's time to ...
- Good Morning B., I am not sure this will help you in the least but Lighten up Babe.. I mean really, babies are sweet cuddly, smell wonderful and melt our hearts. Yo...
At Wits End
Asked by K.W. from Salt Lake City
on September 5, 2008
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Ok all you cool, calm and collected moms out there, I need your help. Last night my children acted like complete bafoons. My Oldess just started Kindergarten and I h...
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- I have a 5 yearold daughter and a 2 yearold son. This sounds like what I would like to call a proud parent moment. If it was back to school night I am assuming it was...
- let them know you're serious when you say something and that a punishment is coming if they don't listen. Give them three tries to behave. If they haven't shaped up, d...
- hey you!! don't be so hard on yourself!! this happens to the best of us. and i applaud you for taking three kids to back to school night in the first place. (i usually...
Allowance
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on August 4, 2009
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So, my husband and I are taking this wonderful class at our church called Parenting on Purpose and we have learned a lot of great stuff and gotten great ideas. One of...
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- There are 6 kids in my family and I'm not sure what my parents did for the rest. I'm the youngest 5 years younger than the next, but here's what they did... and I thi...
- Our girls have certain things they are expected to do around the house, mow the lawn, take out trash, empty dishwasher, that they do because they live there and are ex...
- What about rewarding them every week with how their behavior is and whether they have accomplished their tasks (whatever they may be and that you set out for them)by t...
Have 10 Yo Dd Tested?
Asked by A.R. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2012
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Hi moms! I'm concerned about my 10 year old daughter, who's a year ahead in school (5th grader) and has been d...
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- Can she tell you what order she does things in the morning? Can she recall what order things happened in a story she read? If you are worried, talk to your pediatricia...
- My daughter is only 5 and academically she sounds J. like your daughter. She has trouble in reading comprehension in K but somehow is in the advance reading group for...
- As a teacher, there seems like some red flags that you should get checked out. I would start with your pediatrician and get tested for an auditory processing disorder ...
Advise on How to Handle Friend Choice
Asked by G.B. from Seattle
on January 30, 2009
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So my 15yr old daughter has been hanging out with a new friend a lot lately. I have met the girl, she seems nice then I met another girlfriend of hers on another occa...
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- I would sit down with her and calmly explain that you believe in the "different strokes for different folks" but this makes you feel very uncomfortable and explain why...
- You are right to be concerned. Anyone who allows their teenager to have a sex partner move in is irresponsible. Think of the potential emotional problems for the kids ...
- G., Before this incident has your daughter shown good judgment? This really sounds like teenagers acting out/rebelling and trying to assert their independence. I ...
