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Allergy to Red Dye #40
My kids don't, but my stepmom's nephew is severely allergic. There have been a couple times that he injested something that they didn't even think had it in ...
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- There are a lot of children with an allergy to food dyes and most don't even know it. Doctors have found direct links to behavioral and concentration issues like ODD ...
- Allergies to red dye #40 are more common than most people thing. My friends daughter is allergic to it also. It doesn't bother her to eat it, but if she gets it on h...
- I was allergic to it growing up but grew out of it. It made me really hyper.
Mother's Day and Step-Grandma's
Even if you don't share that relationship with the step-moms there is no reason your son ..... Is the relationship good between you and the step-mom's? ...
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- I would say that it is up to you if you want him to get them cards, but I would take into effect how involved they are in his life, or how involved you want them to be...
- I have a step-grandma myself. My grandma passed away several years ago, and though she will never replace my grandma, she's still my grandpa's wife and he's happy and ...
- I have been divorced over 20 years and have 4 children. My two oldest have the same father and my two youngest each have a different father. My third child's father ...
Frustration, Living with Parents
We get out of a relationship what we put into it My suggestion is to try real hard not to focus on the flaws of your stepmom not to respond to the things ...
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- Aren't mother in laws just wonderful?! I had a similar situation-the best thing you can do is get out and fast. My relationship with my mother in law was much better ...
- Did you not know this before you moved in? With the housing market you may want to try and find a inexpensive two bedroom, or possible three bedroom, home to rent ...
- Hi T.. I too, have lived with in-laws while saving for a house. Yes, you do reach a point when you know you need to leave. If jobs are not an issue for you, I would...
Stepkids Coming for Summer 1St Time Meeting New Baby
BTW, we are SUPER close to my Dad & Stepmom's kids & dont consider them 1/2 .... A stepmom is a different role from mom. You can be friends, you can be ...
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- I hope there'll be cake and ice cream for the birthday girl. Planning something for them will make them feel welcome. Rest assured the girls will be excited once they ...
- Hi, M.. Well, all of the above will probably happen in some order for one or more of the stepkids. You're going to encounter a situation that will be completely unpred...
- I have a blended family, so I can understand where you're coming from. A stepmom is a different role from mom. You can be friends, you can be welcoming, but you cannot...
Who Can Pick up the Kids
Aug 25, 2009 ... On the otherside, I am the stepmom too and we have my husbands kids quite a bit and ..... Next question: Adjusting to Step-mom's Existence ...
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- M., I truly understand your position. Divorce is tough on the parents, but more so on the kids. Like it or not, you ex-husbands wife is going to be a part of your ki...
- Wow, I have been through some of this with my son, so here is what I can say: Legally, I think his new wife may be considered a relative, but do you all really want...
- Well, why don't you want her to pick up the kids? Does she treat your kids badly? Is she mean, hurtful or neglectful to them? If not, then sounds like you need to work...
Stepdaughter Sleeping Problems at Mom's House
I know a thing or two about moms/stepmoms and their conflicts. .... Like the other experienced stepmoms here, I echo the advice about not talking to the mom ...
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- I grew up in a large home with plenty of bedrooms... but my parents wanted and believed that sharing a bedroom would encourage us to built a closer relationship and it...
- Honestly, you should probably stay out of it and let the mom handle her house as she sees fit and just handle the problems that you are having at your house. Good luc...
- I would let your husband approach the subject. It is about he and her learning to communicate effectively when it comes to them being a team in parenting. You doing ...
Seeking Help on LYING
Good luck with the wedding Us step moms have it so hard and trust me I understand Im a stepmom as well and I went through the exact same thing with my step ...
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- Well for one thing Congrats on the upcoming marriage!! For second, I am a step mom of two children myself and I know how it is to be the "LUCKY" ONE to be picked to ta...
- F., Good luck with the wedding. Us step moms have it so hard and trust me I understand, I'm a stepmom as well and I went through the exact same thing with my step...
- You already got such a great response about the lying, so I'm only going to comment about the mother/stepmother part. It's my opinion that you should NOT be in the ...
When Is the Apropriate Time....
First & foremost, what does your Step-Mom's family think???!!! They are the ones that should have a say so what they think is best for her. ...
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- I guess that question is totally situationally-based. if they are getting to the point that they can't take care of themselves or are endangering themselves, then tha...
- Hi C., I agree with L. H the PT that gave you advice. Look into what she has said, and if you feel that they are not safe being at home contact their doctor and talk...
- How well is your dad able to take care of your step mom and their home? If they need help around the house, perhaps they would benefit from a home health assistant or ...
Help! Im Planning My Parent 25Th Wedding Anniversary!
I am planning my Dad and Step mom's 25th wedding Anniversary in October. Its a surprise. I have never planned something like this before and was wondering ...
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- For party favors, how about the custom M&Ms....they can now put photos on them. Get a couple old photos to put on them. You can have them pre-bagged or loose. We di...
- i think stephanie had some grea ideas. another thing to do would make a video jornal during the party. also leave disposible cameras lying around. people can grab-n-sn...
- Hi M., I recently threw a 60th birthday party for my parents that had 85 guests. After much research, we decided the best for our wallet and easiest way for us was...
Visitation....
Hi E I feel your pain Although I was on the otherside I was the stepmom whose ..... I feel for you as these situations only get worse Step moms like this ...
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- Have you thought about talking to a therapist? And get your daughter to talk to one to... It might help her deal with some of this and that way you have record of what...
- I have three children, and they must travel four hours to see their dad. We have been doing the visitation thing for 11 years. My oldest and only daughter did not li...
- E. O, I too am a divorced mother of a 9 year old, who has gone through this situation. My ex-husband left when my daughter was 1 yr. old. She didn't have overnight ...