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Seeking Advice from Moms Who Have Dedicated Their Lives to Their Children
I mean I am not trying to bash my DH he's a great guy just not a very attentive dad. that is the biggest problem in our relatioship. I am a stay at home mom ...
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- Are you serious? Did I just read that right? If I may be blunt, it sounds to me like S.O. is thinking your thoughts for you. "That's what a mother should do"?!?! W...
- Hi W. Remember to be a good mom, you have to take care of yourself too! If that means going out with friends from time to time, then do it! My husband gives me time...
- W., It sounds as though we face some of the same issues. I am a SAHM also. I have one left at home and not in school. She will soon be turning 2. My husband is al...
My Marriage Is in Trouble...
I received the "proper care and feeding of husbands" for a shower gift when I got married, another good read. so as far as the sex and our relationship,I ...
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- Your husband needs a kick in the pants. Mine sure did! Mine was much, much worse off, though. I had to leave him (separation) to get him to listen to me and begin t...
- Perhaps you can look at an alternate way to make money, such as a direct selling business. A portion of the income could be contributed to the family and the rest cou...
- The only thing I can suggest is that you both meet with a marriage councelor. If you are both willing to work on and try to save your marriage, it can usually be done....
Divorce Support Advice Needed
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on July 9, 2008
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I have a friend going through a divorce that is nearly final, and there are children involved.
This 'couple' has many friends that are in the same supportive circle...
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- I think that you should talk to her and the friends and say just what you wrote up above in your question. You may want to consider that if he wrote all you guys off t...
- I agree with a lot of Laura's advice and points. It is difficult not to take sides, but it's not easy to take sides, because we usually get one side of the story. Bu...
- The way I see it, you're not taking sides - he kicked you off his team. I agree with Laura - I would be very suspect of his motives given his history. S.
Advice on Potty Training
Asked by T.T. from Norfolk
on September 9, 2008
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I am watching this 4 yr. old on Mondays and Tuesdays. His mom asked me to help her potty train him. I have a 3 yr old son who is potty trained already and was potty ...
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- This is what makes your 'job' so special but very hard at times. You can help train and raise up the child but you also have to carefully do the same with some parent...
- I think these parents have been lucky to have you. it sounds like they are taking advantage you and depending on you to parent their child because they are too lazy t...
- Hello T.. I think it is great that you have such a concern for this little boy. I have some tuff questions for you but only b/c I want to help and knowing helps. Do yo...
Older Siblings Do Not Get Along!!
Asked by B.M. from Colorado Springs
on May 14, 2008
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I want to pull my hair out! My son is very aggressive towards his sister and she keeps telling me to kick him out of the house because he is 18. It seems they cannot e...
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- Just because they are almost grown does not mean your children can't still learn from you. You can teach them, and help them develop useful skills. It's normal and n...
- There is a very good book called "Sibling Without Rivalry" that helped my kids get along amazingly well. We have four kids. If there is an arguement in our house onc...
- It might be good to have your husband talk to your son about appropriate ways to treat women / girls, both inside and outside his family. I think 18-year-old boys are...
I Feel like an Evil Step Mother
Asked by D.H. from Los Angeles
on May 22, 2008
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I'm having such problems with my 8 1/2 year old stepson. I feel like I'm the only one disciplining him. Others attempt but there is no consequences for him not follo...
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- Hi, I've been there and done that. I feel for you I really do. I have two 17 year old step kids, twins a boy and a girl. Been married for 11 years, not soon enough aft...
- The focus here is all on your step-son. You really need to tell your Hubby, that YOUR son is going to get NEGATIVELY impacted by the influence of your step-son. Is tha...
- Hi D., it makes it very hard id the bio parents can not have a cordual relatioship for the child's sake, and you are caught in the middle what I think you need to do i...
A New Meaning to Sibling Rivalry... HELP!
Asked by L.J. from Denver
on March 17, 2007
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Here is a little background about me. I am 36 years old and divorced. The divorce was bad so I cannot really count on their father for moral support. My boyfriend and ...
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- I have 3 girls and if you find a solution I'd love to hear it. I'm in the same boat. :) A.
- I don't have kids this age but they are definately acting out. Most life counseler's will tell you not to date again until your kids are grown and out of the home. It'...
- Gosh, all of this makes me very thankful thus far ( I have 2 girls 9 mos and 5 years) and I am pretty sure that I may lock them in a closet when they approach their te...
Seeking Ideas in How to Tell Family I Am Leaving My Boyfriend
Asked by D.U. from San Francisco
on January 25, 2007
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I've been with my son's father for 10 years now. We have an 8 year old son. His father and I have grown apart and I am not happy with him. We currently live with hi...
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- WELL THERE IS A DIFFERNCE IN I LOVE HIM AND BEING IN LOVE WITH HIM. AND I KNOW THE FEELING. AND THERE IS A BIG DIFF. IN THAT BE HONEST AND TRUTHFUL ALL THOGH IT MAY HU...
- It is good that you have discovered what you want you life to be like. What you said in the message sounds like a good way to also say it to your boyfriend and family....
- Hi D., it sounds like you know where life should take its course and the first thing is you,when you are happy so will your son.I think you are doing the right thing, ...
My 9-Year Old Daughter Is Out of Control!
Asked by C.R. from Seattle
on October 26, 2007
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I am at the end of my rope. I am a single mother of 2 children, 9 and 7. I have pretty much always been a single mother and have raised them on my own. Their dad ha...
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- I have heard that when a child is doing that to you for you to hold them, tightly, while sitting on the floor and rock them. Maybe make her write on a ruled piece o...
- Yes, I've been in a similar situation. I adopted my daughter when she was 6 and she was full of anger and did not want to be my daughter. I was her 5th foster placeme...
- tried outside help yet? i would honestly contact her school and meet with people there. she might not only be jealous of losing you, she might also be acting out aga...
Cheating
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on March 5, 2007
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I have been married for 10 years and I just found out last year that my husband cheated on me with a friend of mine. She even came to my house and tired to kiss him i...
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- I also have been in a relationship for 10 years. My husband had a very bad addiction to phone sex, when I told him enough was enough and the problem didn't stop I felt...
- Hi M., First of all Please stop referring to that woman as your friend. Because she is not a true friend wouldn't even look at your man as anything but a unich.Second...
- I have experience from a different perspective. My dad cheated on my mom with her "best" friend when I was around 13. He then confided in me that he was doing it and u...
