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One Year Old Party
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on March 20, 2008
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Today my baby turns one year old! I thought it would be fun for us to share our stories of what we did for our babies' first party.
For my three year old it was a ...
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- For my son's 1st birthday we did a jungle theme. He is our little monkey, so we felt it was fitting. We had it outdoors, decorated like a jungle. Had jungle treats and...
- My daughter turned one on July 6th, so with a Fourth of July Family Reunion already planned, we decided to decorate the garage in an "under the sea theme" - it is amaz...
- Great idea, K.! We had a party for family and friends. It was part pool party and part brunch. We lived in TX at the time and had La Madeleine cater the food (the i...
Deperession
Asked by H.J. from Albuquerque
on May 2, 2008
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I think I might be depressed. I want to cry all the time and recently ended a friendship after about 15yrs, it was time to move on. I don't really have many friends ju...
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- H., It's really strange that you would post this because I thought about doing it my self. I comment you for your bravery. I have been feeling the same way lately. ...
- Hi, Depression is a sign that there is grief. Journaling is a way to get in touch with what is bothering you. A lot of "depression" also has to do with vitamin and...
- If you have mental health insurance through work, I would look into seeing a Psychologist or Psychiatrist. I have Depression and anxiety and have to be on drugs to tam...
How Much Do You Spend on the Easter Basket?
Asked by E.H. from Orlando
on April 2, 2012
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I make my own and limit the candy and add toys my daughter likes. Next thing I notice, it's up to about $50.00 and that is not including the recycled basket and Easte...
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- My Easter Basket is some candy, bubbles, and other dollar items. We reuse our baskets so I spend maybe $25-30 total on the kids. Sometimes they do need new stuff for t...
- I've been told that my Easter basket sounds more like Xmas elsewhere.... but the EB is bringing another train set, transformers, power rangers, bay blades, bakugan, vi...
- I spent 10 so far, but it will probably end up being 15 (at most). Recycled basket and grass from previous year. Kites, Bubbles, a puzzle, books, socks, Mini LaLaLo...
How Are You Making Your Mark?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 31, 2011
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I know that, as moms, we are making the world a better place by raising awesome kids, but in what other ways do you feel you are making your mark? Is there a charity ...
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- Awesome question! Although I went to college for a BS in engineering and psychology, I went back when I was older and my son was 2 to take classes to learn spanish so...
- at our church retreat last weekend, one of our pastors talked about creating "chains of kindness" - making a practice of doing something kind for someone else whether ...
- I teach everyone who will listen about gardening and canning. During MI strawberry season in a couple of weeks, I'm taking my BIL's girl friend to pick strawberries w...
Husband Depressed
Asked by L.P. from San Diego
on December 28, 2008
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I am pretty certain my husband is depressed. He has absolutely no patience with our three young children. He says being around them "depresses him". He tells me he ...
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- Will he go to his doctor? I know that sometimes people are very hesitant to go to a psychologist/psychiatrist (what a shame)....but sometimes if they go to their phys...
- Dear L., I know this may sound silly but take your husband and the kids to go see the movie Marley and Me... It just came out. My husband and I go through battles jus...
- He won't get help until he is ready. I deal with that as well and my husband is bi-polar. The moods are sometimes crazy to deal with. My opinion, I suggest you...
8 Year Old Acting Out at School
Asked by L.P. from Portland
on April 15, 2008
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My son has been acting out at school, punching other kids, kicking other kids, even puncturing balls with pencils and so on. He has already had 2 or 3 in school suspen...
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- From my experience working with at-risk kids, Melissa, Marda, and Katy are right on point. Your son's behavior shows that he is confused and desperate for loving paren...
- L., You have your own answer in your request for help. They don't want to stay with their father or stepmother any longer. That is probably why your son is now ac...
- I think that your son's behavior could be a serious behavior that will only increase. He is angry and doesn't have a healthy way to express it. This sort of behavior...
How Can I Teach a Child/adult to Be Less Selfish and Lazy????
Asked by E.J. from San Antonio
on December 11, 2009
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My daughter is a freshman in college. I can't get her to do anything for me or the family. Everything must revolve around her and her social life. She has always bee...
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- I hate to say it, but having been that age myself not that long ago, you just need to let it pass. I am 25 with my first child and I know I will face that eventually b...
- Be careful! This is a sensitive time of establishing new boundaries. Rather then "taking it away" I think you guys should sit down and talk. Say, "I'm willing to pay f...
- Time for some tough love. Cut her off.
Sick of My Husband
Asked by S.W. from Atlanta
on March 31, 2011
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I need advice badly....My husband is seriously getting on my nerves, he doesn't pay attention to me, he does absolutely nothing to engage with our marriage and is cons...
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- I get what you mean about financial burdens.. they tend to drain on our marriage as well. We also are in a lot of student loan debt and my husband, though he's a colle...
- Ever think about what it would be like if your parents stayed together? All the fights, silent dinners, or maybe separate dinners, awkward Christmas', the fake persona...
- I don't know your husband so maybe I am wrong but people show love in many different ways, and sometimes those ways can change, specially after something big happens, ...
Hard Working Moms Critisized
Asked by C.Z. from Sioux City
on March 7, 2012
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i have been on both sides of this spectrum. I have been a stay at home mom and also a working mom. One thing I do not understand is why are moms who work critisized? "...
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- This has been hashed out over and over again on Mamapedia. Both moms who work outside the homes and moms who work at home (we are all working!) get blasted from the...
- You shouldn't. Neither should moms who stay at home. Both groups are trying to do what is best for their children, and each group may have different values, different ...
- I think moms are critized on both sides. I am a stay at home mom. I choose to be and I feel for our family its what is best. My sister is a working mom and I don't kno...
Bed Time for 10 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on May 5, 2008
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I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to stay...
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- I put my 4th grader to bed around 8/8:30. We start with brushing teeth, reading to him, etc at 8, and it's between 8:30/8;45 by the time I turn out the light. He doesn...
- My son just turned 11 in March. Because you are the one that gets them down and up then you know what is best. I would probably try letting him stay up another 15 mi...
- Children definitely need sleep for their overall health and brain power, but keep in mind every child is has a different body clock. Some are set a little later than o...
