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How to Tell 3Yr Old About Birth-dad When She Only Knows Step-dad
Just explain that she basically has 2 dads,the dad in the picture is your dad by birth, but your new dad is still your dad. There will be a little confusion ...
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- My daughter was 2 when my husband and I got together. Her bio father was too busy getting drunk/high/sleeping with underage girls, etc. and needless to say was not aro...
- Maybe you should work on having Matt adopt her.
- Whatever you explain do it on a kids level, what she can handle and process. Don't lie to her at all however. You would be amazed what kids can handle and understand...
Poison Ivy That Won't Go Away
Dear L., I think it is very sweet you are trying to help your dad. He sounds a lot like my dad and it is hard to help him because he is so self sufficient. ...
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- Your dad needs to get some prescription strength cortisone cream to completely get rid of it. Maybe the doctor would prescribe some oral cortisone for a few days also.
- look up alphacura online, I used their stuff for ringworm once and it is completely gone - nothing else was working. They cost around $30 but are totally worth it, and...
- When I was younger I use to get poison ivy if someone mentioned it. My mom found the poison ivy pill which is a small sugar pill with a drop of poison ivy extract in ...
Single mom...no Dad...
At 3 I would simply say everyone has a mom and a dad, but your dad does not live ... I bet some of the other kids are asking your child where his dad is, ...
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- When my son asked about his dad I would have his grandpa pick him up and do guy things with him. I think it is important for a child to have a "father" figure or at l...
- I agree with the other poster. Be honest, he deserves the truth, as much as he can handle at his age. That way there will never be any secrets that cause you problems ...
- Hey it must be hard. What some people do is take the focus off of the daddy by making an uncle important or if your dad is close let your son be excited about his gran...
Father with Cancer
One thing I would suggest you do is video tape your kids playing and having fun. Take the video to your dad so he can watch it while he has his chemo ...
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- C., My heart is breaking for you. My dad means the world to me, and I can't imagine how sad you must be right now. It is hard having to be strong for those older ...
- I am sorry C.. Enjoy every minute you can, the best you can. Be it here or other your father will always be with you. I lost my mom @4, my dad at 22 when he died ...
- I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know that it is a tough situation, my father has liver cancer (amongst other things) and it is very hard to swallow. I am ...
What to Call a Grandparent
Sounds like to me that your husband has more of an issue with your dad ..... Has your dad been Papaw for a long time or is this the first grandchild? ...
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- Papaw is a very common name for Grandfather. I though don't believe that the name is the issue. There seems to be an underlying problem with your husband, maybe a...
- Unless your 15 months old (or your husband) was raised on Little House on the Prairie, I think Papaw is great! No one these days calls their dad Papa, its Daddy which...
- My husband's father has been affectionately known at Papaw since becoming a grandparent 34 years ago. He is known as that to his great-grandchildren as well. His kids ...
My Dad Won't See a Doctor
Your job is to "convince" him to go get checked out. I would confront your dad and say hey, I am really worried about you, let him know that you love him ...
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- This is so hard. I know what you are going through. My dad had his first heart attack when I was 14, had triple bypass when I was 16, had stents put in when I was in c...
- If it is something serious, early treatment is key to survival. If he lets it go too long it could mean a serious loss when it could have been treated. I'm sorry i...
- I know what you're going through. My brother has cancer on his nose, and just won't go get it cut off. He refused to go to the hopital once until after his appendix bu...
Need Some Gift Ideas for My Dad, He Just Retired & Is Having a birthday***EDITED
My dad is a hunter so we took him to Bonnels (sp?) It is a nice restaurant that has game on the menu. He loved it. You all could take your dad to a nice ...
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- What about a small scrapbook of pictures of him/family? What about a small book of his co-workers signing a small book or putting a picture of themselves/writing a ...
- We are going to get my FIL his own herb garden. I made one for myself and every time he comes over he raves about it (he is a cook to). I am thinking about getting one...
- does he typically wear an apron when he cooks/teaches classes? what about a NICE apron monogrammed with his name? also, a digital photobook that yo ucan get printe...
Colon Cancer
My dad too used to never go to the dr and we were all very worried. He now goes and so don't lose hope, maybe your dad will change his mind a get some help. ...
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- There are a couple of websites that I can direct you to, one is Mercksource.com (a medical professional website, so it can be a little wordy) and stedmans.com Howev...
- I get a lot of info from http://www.webmd.com. Simple language, diagrams and explanations of tests, treatments and outcomes, and things you should ask your physician -...
- R.- I work in the healthcare field and, unfortunately, see cancer on a daily basis. Your father definitely has the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, and colon canc...
"Secret" Family History- How Much Do Kids Really Need to Know?
I think that the truth is that your bio dad is not their REAL grandpa ... Your DAD is the one your son needs to know about NOT a man he will never meet ...
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- You got a lot of great advise. I dont rememeber when I was told that my grandpa was not my "real" grandpa must have been young cause I know I have known for a long tim...
- My mother's mom died when she was 16. My grandfather remarried a lovely lady who helped to raise my mom's 4 younger siblings. The two youngest always called her mom wh...
- He doesn't need to know. I am a domestic violence survivor and kids don't need to know about a parent or grandparent who will not treat them right. If the question e...
Explaining Why There Is No Dad
However, I think its very important to introduce a father figure into her life whether that be your dad, an uncle or just a friend. ...
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- Dear A., it is very difficult what to say to a 5 year old but my advice to you is just sit her down and tell her that you love her very much and will always love her ...
- Hi A., I know there is no easy way. If your daughter is asking she needs to know the truth on her level. You could say "Your dad left before you were born. He does not...
- I don't have any personal experience with this but I know that a friend of mine who adopted (she's a single mom) found some good tips on an adoption website. Good luc...
