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MIL Concerns
Asked by S.Y. from Bellingham
on January 24, 2009
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My MIL is sweet and I know she doesn't mean any harm, but she does some things that concern me. (Ok, they drive me crazy!) For example:
1) She doesn't mention sh...
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- All I can say is..."Do we have the same MIL?" Holy Cow! I still have issues. I finally couldn't be around her anymore. She does watch our girls once in a while...
- I hear ya!!!!! I am in a situation quite the same, not exactly, but oh so close!! I would love some advice on this as well. My MIL also has 6 kids, and lots of Grandki...
- This is a very tricky situation. As others have said, she is probably set in her ways and may feel offended by your requests. However, please remember that this is y...
How to Teach Acceptance & Tolerance
Asked by I.L. from Alexandria
on January 12, 2011
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I apologize in advance that my thoughts may be a little bit rambling, but these thoughts have been tumbling in my head for the last few days!
Monday night my husban...
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- Not having read the other answers, I think this is pretty normal, you are doing fine and all will be fine. I worried when my son in a very small preschool class (pre...
- I have told my kids from the time they were little that EVERYONE is SOME shade of brown. I mean really, no one is truly the color white or black. I have always read to...
- My friend read something interesting about this (can't remember what) that said that it is important for us to talk to our kids about race rather than just modeling be...
6 1/2 Yr Old Son Having Behavior Issues in School
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2008
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Hello, my son is 6 1/2 and in 1st grade. In his progress report, most of his grades were Outstanding, but had a note from his regular teacher that states "disruptive b...
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- I'd like to share with you two of my testimonials of families that I am currently working with: Angela, Mom of Jacob, 7. "My son was heading down a very BAD road i...
- I don't have the experience or answers to your situation, but you have my support. Your poor family has conquered many challenges-hooray! It sounds like you have lots ...
- As a teacher and a mother of an ADHD son, it sounds like there are A LOT of factors here that point directly to ADHD. My advice is to have him evaluated by your pedia...
Best Way to Prepare My 4 Year Old for Kindergarten?
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on December 21, 2007
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Ok, Yes, I am a teacher, so you'd think I'd know this, right? Well, it's totally different when it's my own child! Teaching 1st grade, I get the kids AFTER they can ...
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- In addition to the Leap Frog DVD, they have a toy from Leap Frog called the Fridge Phonics. It has magnetic letters and an electronic case that you put them into and ...
- The Leap Frog video is GREAT! My youngest recoginized ALL the letters and knew their sounds before he was 2 yrs old. He learned them from this video, I bought it for...
- I have a Day Care and teach every day. I have a small chaulk board and we do the letters over and over. Name then sounds. Numbers. We can erase and do it over. Correc...
Allowance
Asked by J.H. from Grand Rapids
on September 9, 2008
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Can't find posting for Allowance questions but I am sure it's been asked before.
Last school year I tried the concept of NOT tying chores to an allowance. I asked m...
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- J. - I, too, am the mother of four and have all the same issues. I've given up on the posted chart. The only thing I can get with regularity is unloading the dish...
- We give a dollar amount equal to their age (ex. 10 years, 10 dollars). Try getting paid for doing their chores. If you have to take out the garbage that costs, for e...
- Hello, I really liked Jane's Post and one other I can't remember the name. As was mentioned earlier, I think that children should be taught to work together as...
Friend's Son Broke Something in Our House- They Should Pay for It?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on September 6, 2012
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So, a good friend and her kids were at our house for a play date.
Her son, threw a ball in the house (I had told him/them to stop doing that etc.), the boy is usually...
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- I do think she is responsible but for what it costs to repair or value at the time of demise, whichever is lower. So like if it was only worth 300 because it was old,...
- I think this is a crappy thing to happen, but no, I wouldn't expect my friends to pay for it. It was an accident, and there was responsibility to not have liquids near...
- Yes, she should have already offered to pay for it. Instead, she chose to pretend that her son didn't do it. You have called her on it. She is trying to decide if s...
Toddler Attachment to Mil--looking for Guidance...
Asked by M.G. from Charlotte
on March 24, 2011
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Hello Ladies,
I've been reading your posts for a long time now and finally decided to seek some advice of my own.
My problem is this: I have a 20 month old litt...
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- This is not normal grandmother behavior. Her constant attention to him is not healthy for him. Undermining you and your husband's parenting is not healthy. The soon...
- I absolutely, completely, unequivocally, and totally agree with Angela S. And no one can possibly understand unless they have lived it. Your story is so similar t...
- Sounds like the bigger problem is your MIL's attachment to him! If she would stop the hovering behavior, his behavior would improve. He's too young to reason with so...
Moms of Sons , Your Opinion Please. Upset at Pediatricians
Asked by B.W. from Boston
on May 14, 2013
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Dear all
I had a disturbing visit to the pediatrician yesterday. I took both my kids for a wellness checkup, their usual doc is off on maternity leave and so we ha...
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- It sounds like this doctor skipped the chapters on bedside manner in medical school. My boys' doctor has always been very professional and talked with my son before e...
- How can you tell with a glance that all is ok? The doctor needs to feel in order to access genital health, this is normal.
- You are not being sensitive to the doc's bedside manner, which sounds seriously lacking, especially for someone who's working with kids. The exam/check itself is norma...
Should I Forgive My Friend? My Son Taught Her Daughter a "Bad" Word...
Asked by J.K. from Denver
on July 26, 2008
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Bottom line on this is that my 8 year old son taught her 8 year old daughter the word S*** when we visited their home out of town. My GF & her husband reacted over-ze...
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- I think the family is insane and you are better off to be rid of them! Talk about over reacting!!! Kids will be kids and like it or not their children will hear and...
- Hi J., I'm sick for you. My oldest is 4, so I'm just getting into this whole 'outside' world of school kids, etc... You have many GOOD questions and I probably woul...
- I'm sorry but these people sound awful. Living their lives with so much fera and trying to control everything, these are the kids you'll probably see with blue hair sn...
I Am NOT GETTING ALONG with MY 4 YEAR OLD. Please Help!
Asked by C.Q. from San Francisco
on November 6, 2012
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I know this sounds hoorible but i really need to get it out and get some advice.
My four year old and I are NOT getting along at all lately. I wish it weren't true b...
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- I agree with a previous post of making her say everything in a nice way. If she says something rudely, make her repeat it in nice wording and tone. Also, I hope you ...
- I imagine SHE is as ready for school to start as you are ready for her to go! I see you run a home daycare, and I'm sure that must be exhausting, not only for you, bu...
- It is your child's personality. Some kids are easier than others. My oldest was my most difficult, too. You need to fix this now, or if you keep having a negative...
