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All the Wrong Words
Asked by R.B. from Springfield
on December 7, 2007
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My name is R.. I have a five year old and a two year old. My five year old is one of the most compassionate, loving and smart children I know.(As if I would say diffre...
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- R., I agree with most of what everyone else has said but I think you should also try reading John Rosemond's books. He has great suggestions for parents. Below is h...
- MY son did the same thing. And he was the same way -- so sweet and then just totally changed after he started school. He was learning to be mean, and he hadn't been ...
- Oh, Honey, I feel your pain. My son went through this last year when he started Pre-School. He got better over Christmas Break and then slowly got worse again until th...
Teen Cell Phone Vs. No Cell Phone
Asked by J. from Provo
on October 1, 2008
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I have yet to see something about taking a stand against cell phones. My son has been asking, actually begging me to get him one (he is 16). We have gone round and r...
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- If you would feel better being able to reach him any where and visa versa then get one. I believe you can completely set the plan how you want. If you have a plan al...
- Hi J., I am a mom of a 21 year old. She recently moved out of state and is attending college. She is getting married in April.. I tell you this because that is only ...
- HI J., I have a 16 year old son that I had the same problem with. I got him a cell phone and had a real problem with the texting. So I blocked EVEYTHING but actual pho...
Seeking Advice on What to Do About Boyfriend
Asked by K.N. from Boston
on November 5, 2006
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here goes. i am fairly new to mamasource and the feedback is great. so here is my problem. i have been with my boyfriend for 3 years. we now have a 3 1/2 month old bab...
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- well K., i dont exactly know what kind of advice i can offer you because I am going through the exact same thing you are. Only instead of going out with his friends, m...
- K., I have been married 14 years and my husband still thinks friends are most important and he is almost 40. I don't know how easy it is for you to get babysitters...
- See if he is willing to give you one night a week as a "date night" for the two of you. It sounds like he is still adjusting to being a dad, so it would help for you t...
Is This a Normal Marital Relationship?
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on September 26, 2007
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Sorry for the long narrative, but I wanted to give complete details. My husband and I both have full-time jobs. While I have a pretty steady schedule of 8-5, my husb...
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- I have dealt with a virtually identical situation - my husband has become his father (IF they don't recognize that these patterns repeat, they absolutely will repeat)....
- This is not normal. I agree with what someone else said, its not a cleaning issue. I now stay at home, but when my husband and I were both working outside the home (...
- Seems to be the norm in my household. I also have 4 children; two sets of twins. I work full time and manage our real estate portfolio with 28 rental units. I do hi...
Help!
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on November 2, 2008
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Our neighbor, who is a 12 year old boy and plays with my son frequently, came to our door with a bloody nose and crying. He said his Dad hit him and he wasn't allowed ...
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- I would be VERY concerned that mom is trying to cover for dad. You don't get a bloody nose easily and if it's an accident, CPS SHOULD be trained to tell the differenc...
- I would definitely contact the police, but it's best when you simply state what you "observed" rather than what you "think" might have happened. Try to remember the sp...
- For now see what the mom has to say but put her on otice that you will not tolerate a child being abused. Let the boy know that he has a safe place with you at any ti...
Very Negative Mother - Ruining My Marriage
Asked by A.C. from Cleveland
on July 8, 2008
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Good Morning -- My parents are a huge help to me in many ways -- to the point I feel obligated to do and let them do for me. My father is truly helpful and is genuine...
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- I know it is hard on all of you, but she will continue if you don't put a stop to it. Just tell her if she doesn't have something positive to say about you, your husb...
- I'm sorry I don't have any advice other than a book I read called "Toxic Parents". I didn't have the guts to confront my mom, but maybe you will. :P I just try not ...
- As hard as it is I would let your mother know that her behavior is unacceptable. That if she is going to treat your family this way she will not see you or your famil...
How to Get My Daughter to Shower Without Nightly Fight
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on March 19, 2009
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Every night at shower time it takes my daughter 15min of arguing, 20 min of stalling while undressing, 15 min stalling to get a towel and washcloth just to get in the ...
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- Unless she's been playing hard in the dirt and whatnot, showering every night isn't a must at 7, and can be bad for her skin as the soap will dry it out. That's one wa...
- When I was 7 I was allowed to take baths and play in the tub. I also only bathed every other day. Would you she maybe prefer baths? Or, could you try this?? Immediatel...
- try one of those shower radios, then maybe since she likes to sing in the shower that'll make her want to get in faster.
Seeking Advice..My Babys Father Lives in Another State and Wants Visitation
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on July 25, 2009
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So Im in a really hard situation right now and I dont know what to do. I have a one year old daughter (13 months). I was not married to her father but we were both in ...
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- It looks like you have lots to choose from. I was just wondering if you guys weren't together because your relationship went sour? If it didn't and you are apart only ...
- Dear B.: this is indeed a hard one, but your thinking seems reasonable to me. I was just wondering if you know about Skype. It is a free way to communicate and s...
- He should come to YOU and HER for visits. He's asking too much and I think the court would be on your side. Don't send her because you'll be setting a precedent that...
"Seeking Advice on How to Handle a Resentful Husband
Asked by T.M. from Norfolk
on July 15, 2009
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I would like to know if any of the stay at home moms have a husband that is resentful that he is the one at work. My husband has a very stressful job and very often h...
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- I've heard the best way to deal with a husband who has NO clue how hard it is to be a SAHM is to leave for a few days, putting the dad in charge at home. (I don't mean...
- Hi! I don't know if I have any advice that will help, but I also gave up my career to be home with my daughter. She is now 15 months, and I can tell you that going t...
- Hi T., I totally understand what you're saying. I'm also a first time SAHM who gave up my career. It sounds like both of you are totally exhausted and it is hard to co...
Miserable & Not Sure Why
Asked by K.R. from Richmond
on July 23, 2009
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Hi all. I'm a 33yo mom of 2, married to a great guy. The problem is that the "great guy" and I seem to do nothing but argue lately. We can't see eye to eye on anyth...
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- Every marriage has its season of stress and strife. You can either choose to let this tear you apart or pull you closer together. The dog is not the problem. You an...
- Have you guys tried a chore list? If you could say "Honey, I'd love to sit and relax with you, but if I feel everything is messy I can't relax." The key is saying that...
- Hi- I would ask your hubs what is REALLY bothering him. Or ask him to ask HIMSELF that (and not necessarily answer you). My husband behaves that way when HE is really ...
