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Being a Single Mom Coping W/ Adhd and Raising a Child
Read all 5 responses: "i'd like to know how other moms deal with this situation and still manage to maintain a full time job but i just cant seem to get a ...
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- Hey A., I am a single mom to two girls ages 5 and 1.5 and I also have ADHD. The first thing I did was get on medicine, my doctor prescribed Concerta, it's not one ...
- I don't know if you have tried any medication or if you can afford it. My 10 year old daughter uses Concerta during the school years so she can learn at school. She ...
- My mom was a single mom and a couple things that she did and didn't do were she never treated me like an adult, she let me be a kid. I am grateful for that now, becau...
Need Advice on a Dating Question.
Oct 16, 2009 ... I can only imagine what you are going through raising 3 kids by yourself, I'm sure he has brought you well deserved comfort. A man with integrity can also ...
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- What kind of woman are you that you would want to bring a man like that into your and your children's life? Is it really respectable to date a man who is living with a...
- L. ~ Don't do it! He may say he is ready to leave her; but he never will, especially with a new baby! Run the other way! How would you feel it you were in her shoes? ...
- I feel for you...and it's not a matter of being selfish, it's more about being foolish. Your timing is WAY OFF. Next time you have feelings for someone single, DO ...
Need Help with Troubled Adult Child
Does he really want someone else raising his kids? probably not. He might be struggling and really need help and just need a voice of love that goes beyond ...
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- It might not help but what if it would? Sometimes even as adults we need to know that mom loves us and cares. It might be a wake up call for him if you did track him...
- I'm sorry that has to be such a difficult spot to be in! I honestly think that there is nothing you can do for him, at least not until he wants the help, the best y...
- D., First of all, God bless you and your husbands efforts to love a child as your own flesh and blood. That is a special calling. Second, I have no experience as ...
My 1 Year Old Son Wont Feed Himself or Let Me Feed Him!
Oct 10, 2009 ... After raising three kids I can tell you they are all fascinated by silverware They act like they want to use it but mostly just play with it ...
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- You have to let it go. As much as you want to, you can't force him to eat. Offer him the foods, let him eat what he wants and be done with it. I know it's hard as a...
- my son and daughter weren't very good with utensils at a year old. so my hubby gave them finger foods. the pictures he sent to me were comical, i did moan when i saw t...
- I wouldn't worry about him using a spoon yet. I would choose foods that he can eat on his own. He is trying to be independent. My pediatrician said not to worry abo...
6.5 Month Old Does Not Babble
Sep 2, 2009 ... You'll read in some places that raising kids in a bilingual home "can" delay their speech. Studies show now that it all depends in the kid's personality. ...
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- My daughter didn't start babbling till she was 9-10 months old. Now is almost 2 and says 3-4 word sentences and never stops talking!! Don't worry about it, every kid...
- yes, get in touch with the state immediately. they have programs and can test the baby. even if the baby starts to babble and achieve all the milestones b4 your appt. ...
- One of the neices I have been raising since birth was very slow to speak. We have many children and of the first 4 she was the last born. The others all talked very ea...
Seeking Advice for Raising a 18 Year Old Boy
Read all 5 responses: "NEED SOME ADVICE ON RAISING MY 18 YEAR OLD BROTHER. ... Raising your Child to be Bilingual · Cherished Gifts That Kids Can Make ...
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- Wow this is a tough one because at 18 he is almost an adult and diciplining him may not be an option depending upon what the relationship between the two of is like. ...
- I don't know if you can raise an 18 year old. Is there an older male friend that can mentor him?
- HI I HAVE SOME SOLUTIONS, FIRST I DONT KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU ARE WITH HIM,BUT I WOULD TRY SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH HIM, ASK HIM WHAT HE LIKE TO DO, AND HAVE HIM OPEN UP...
Asheville,NC
Oct 20, 2009 ... Also, being in the South and making my home here (raising kids, finding a place for our souls) has warmed my heart in an interesting way to my home in the ...
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- Hi L.!! All the replies here echo what am about to say. Asheville is a beautiful place to live!! The scenery is awesome, very culturally diverse - people, restauran...
- i live in Morganton, NC an hour east of Asheville. We go to Asheville a lot for appointments (good alternative options), shopping at Earth Fare, business connections,...
- Asheville is a lovely small city. It is kind of a quirky place in that it is in the center of the Bible Belt, so there is a large Conservative Christian population and...
Seeking a Good Toddler Discipline/parenting Book
It's really hard to break away from the reward and punishment style of raising kids that a lot of us were probably raised with, but it's brave too! ...
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- Not sure if it is still in print - but I loved Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka - you could probably find through Amazon. It includes all ages. ...
- I am a big believer in the Love and Logic books. I recommend you read the original book called something like Love and Logic - how to raise responsible kids and then r...
- The Secret of Parenting, Anthony Wolf Great view into how to respond to an actual issue vs. a kid's efforts to gain attention. A big and important distinction. The ...
Advice on Family, Moving Issues
That's the best I can do Really being without help while raising kids can be extremely stressful but us women tend to step up and be able to handle what is ...
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- Hi L., I didn't have time to read through all the responses, but... Make sure you know WHY he wants to "try something different" and then see if there is a compromis...
- "Trying something different" would mean moving where? What exactly does he mean by "different"? And why cant he get a business going where you are from? Why does he NO...
- L., My heart goes out to you, and I admire your strength and values. Your marriage and children are the most wonderful blessings you have, and it is obvious that you...
President Obama Speaking in Schools
Sep 8, 2009 ... Tips for Raising Boys · Beth Y added this item My boys love to be naked I think all kids do but with boys its a right of passage Naked time ...
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- I don't know what he's going to be speaking on, but I doubt it's going to be anything to keep your child home because of. I am a republican as well, so I am not an Oba...
- This is ridiculous and frightening! That anyone actually thinks the president of the US will say something inappropriate in a public school address! What could he pos...
- I'd skip the class and read her something about the founding documents of this country - say "The 5000 Year Leap" by Skousen. Easy to read and a great resource.
