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Back Luck in Everything I Do
Jun 24, 2009 ... I try to appreciate the small things I get - like hugs and kisses .... make some small talk and give her a gift certificate for some free ...
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- this would be me i am always there for anybody but when i need something no one there, i finally decided it was time for me to take care of me and my family, start say...
- So many of those in-home demonstration businesses are pyramid schemes, there's no reason to blame yourself. My mom went through the same frustration when she started ...
- Hi P., You are just at a place of "change" for you. Remember there there are no "magic" cures, life is a process. I'm not sure of your religious backround or lack of, ...
"Birds and Bees" Talk with 8 Yr Old Daughter?
What is the appropriate age for the "birds and bees" talk? ..... One of her most worrisome misconceptions when she was quite small was how does a woman ...
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- I had the talk with my daughter when she was about ten or eleven, but I graduated from a business school that specialized in the medical field. So, I had a medical te...
- Hi, My daughter is 33 yrs old now and even my son who is 37 yrs. and I started our talk when she started her period. I gathered books from library with pictures to...
- Oh dear -- I think I am one of the mothers whose daughters is out there worrying daughters like yours! My own policy, for what it's worth, is to answer all questions h...
Want to Take Daughter to Childcare at Bally's While I Work Out
Start small... talk it up... she'll get to go "play with other kids". Take some favorite things (sippy cup, stuffed animal/doll/blankie, a fav. snack, ...
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- she will sense your insecurity about leaving her and it will be harder for her. Just take her there, confidently drop her off, tell her you'll be back, and walk out. D...
- I finally figured these things out by child #3... It's usually more a problem with the MOM being a worry wart than the child freaking out that they aren't with you ...
- YES! You should do it. It will be a healthy break for both of you. Start small... talk it up... she'll get to go "play with other kids". Take some favorite things ...
Mom Relationships
The holidays happened, trips, and we didn't see each in the spring except here & there around town or the little league games -- said "hello" -- smalltalk. ...
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- I find your post so interesting. I think you're having the same experience I'm having and I'm a grandmother! It depends upon what part of Florida you life in, YES Flo...
- Hey K., I think we all feel like you do one time or another in our lives. We moved here (child-less) 8 years ago and met all of our neighbors...and I gained a few fe...
- Dear K., Florida moms are not all like that. And it's not you. You mentioned the mothers in your area are older and have older children, and some of their schedul...
Should My New Boyfriend of 9 Months Meet My Daughter??
Like go mini golfing or some other family activity where they have something in common to do/talk about/share but aren't forced to make small talk the ...
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- Hello, my name is A., i don't think that you should bring a lot of people around your children, but he is your boyfriend and I know that you feel that he is a safe...
- I agree. If you are serious, then they should meet. You want to see how he reacts to your daughter before you marry him. It may not be love at first sight, but he and ...
- protect yourself and your daughter at all times. everything that looks good ain't good and 9 months isn't enough time. she's a girl at that, and you have to be very ca...
11 Year Old Gifted Son Who Has No Motivation/ambition - Forgets Homework
I just wanted to recommend a book, "The Fine Art of Small TAlk". I checked it out at the library. I highly recommend this book for anyone that is ...
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- K.: One way to motivate him might be to involve him more in running the household. A family is a team and, as such, involving him in a family meeting process might...
- I think it is important to involve your son in conversation about what he wants to do. In order to stimulate motivation he must have a vested interest in his schooling...
- I truly hate to hear that he is bored. Have you asked him how he feels about going to another school? It seems if he is in a place with more gifted students he shoul...
A Friend Needed near the Flint Area
If you want to talk I am here. We live in Boyne City. My husband is in Iraq so I need friends too. Take care Hang in there. don't sweat the small stuff. M. ...
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- Hi K., My name is L. I live in Fenton, my son is 4 yrs old and he is also has Autism, I would love to talk. you can email me at work ____@____.com and we can excha...
- Hi K., My name is S. and I have one son, who is 5 and on the autistic spectrum. How old are your boys, and what are their diagnosis? My son is PDD, with sensory i...
- K. I have a developmentally delayed 15 month old...she is in EI and doing very well, there is a web site for moms to hang out, vent and blog and there is a local grou...
A Friend Who Lies!!!
I'm not great friends with my son's classmates' parents, but we still get them together for play dates and make small talk and get along well. ...
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- How annoying. She sounds like a compulsive liar. I think I would just try to stay away from her. You have four children and there is no need to add extra drama and ...
- CUT THE TIES. Your son doesn't need that and neither do you. Talk to her and tell her and tell her WHY, don't just stop communicating and refuse to do things togethe...
- Sorry, but i would have to ditch the friend ESPECIALLY because the boys are such good friends. Your son isn't dumb. He too sees the lies and will soon learn that it is...
No Longer a Friend?
You still have to make small talk for your husband. It always works out at the end. You maybe even find out she someone you really dont want to be friends ...
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- First off, take a breath and chill. You said that she is assamed because she owes your mom money, that she just got married, just moved, and JUST had a baby a month ag...
- this same type of thing happened to me. If the relationship isn't 50/50 anymore then just stop trying to call her and focus your much needed energy somewhere else. M...
- S., I feel that friendships have their ups and downs just as any other relationship. Let it be boyfriend/grilfriend, husband/wife, mother/daughter, they all have ups...
Ideas on Being Best Mother-In-Law
Sep 26, 2009 ... My Mom ALWAYS talks to my hubby when she calls - always has questions and small talk to make him feel like he's "one" of us! ...
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- my mil says the nicest things about me to my own parents, i know this makes them happy & it is a sweet gesture...she is also a great cook and comes through with holida...
- When you call the house - DON'T immediately ask for your son when she answers the phone. My MIL did that to me and she never made me feel like I was worthy enough to ...
- Just follow your own MIL's lead. Think of all the negative things that you might hear about MILs in general & just do the opposite, sounds like you're already on your ...