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Seeking Advice on Coping When Your Child Wants to Quit
Asked by J.M. from Atlanta
on December 5, 2006
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How have you coped when your child wanted to quit an activity they've been involved in for years? It seems like such a waste, but then I wonder if it was only for me....
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- My husband was in scouts almost until his age and said he then realized it was considered dorky so he quit. THis is from his fellow peers. Maybe that is why. I think i...
- I don't know how to ease your worries but all i can say is just let him make the decision. He sounds like a very well rounded young man and the fact that he does extra...
- it's not a waste. leaving an activity may open up new oppurtunites for your child to find what he's passionate about. my only requirement for my kids is that they fini...
HELP.... I Just Gained a Teen!
Asked by S.H. from Anchorage
on September 25, 2006
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Let's see... we've had a really rocky relationship with my step-daughters (10 & 13) and weren't able to see them for almost 2 years (their mother isnt very nice). Wel...
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- Wow! and double wow! You are trying to do way too much. You are not super human. I praise you for wanting to but you cannot. I suggest that if you're not able to e...
- The girls are old enough to take on some responsibilities. With my second marriage, we gained his son, ( I have 2 of my own) and it was so hard because we ran our hou...
- You sound like your doing a great job! I commend you for doing what you are doing. Maybe a quick gratification is what the older children are seeking. This might be go...
How Do You Relax and Enjoy You Pregnancy After a Loss
Asked by G.K. from Chicago
on October 24, 2008
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Hi Mamas! I need your help again. I just found out that I am pregnant. It is VERY early in the pregnancy, a lot earlier than most people would find out since I am s...
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- G., Thank you for posting your response. I just miscarried in Septmeber, at 16weeks and had to deliver. Our doctor just cleared us to start trying again, and like y...
- So sorry for your loss. I had the same experience in May 07. I have also gone thru IUI, though my loss baby was not a result of IUI. I think the best advice I was g...
- I haven't been there and done that, but there is a terrific forum of women in your exact position at: http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=156 B...
Losing a Parent to Cancer.
Asked by C.L. from New York
on March 20, 2007
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My mom just died of lung cancer and I can't stop crying. She was my best friend. She was only 57 years old and had so much to live for. She loved my two little girl...
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- Hi C., I am very sorry for your loss of your best-friend. I too lost my best-friend when I was 29. My mom was 59 and died right after New Years from Leukemia. Sh...
- I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My mom passed away in May 2004 at the young age of 51 and my daughter was born exactly one year later. I can honestly say tha...
- I can relate to how you feel. My mother died of cancer at the age of 47. My mother has been deceased for 7 1/2 years and I am still mourning. My oldest son who is now ...
Loss of a Pet
Asked by L.J. from Tampa
on August 23, 2009
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Hi mommas!!! Three nights ago, we had to put our 14 year old lab to sleep. She got sick very suddenly and her health declined rapidly over a two day period. It was ...
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- I totally understand how you feel I am now a grandmom and still love my animals as my children. We have a Black Lab named Maggie and she is a rescue dog. My husband w...
- I went though what you did only with an Iguana (Iwas very surprised that I became attached to him.)My husband found the abandoned iguana and brought him home. My husba...
- Allow the grieving and believe that time will heal the sorrow you are feeling right now. It's always sad when our pets - our friends and family - die. But they do li...
Shy Girl - How to Cope with Big Groups?
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on August 19, 2008
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My daughter is 4 ½ and is shy in general, but extremely shy when it comes to bigger groups. E.g. she would still not say her name in a “my gym” class, even after ...
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- I had a similar experience with my daughter at exactly that age. She was miserable and clingy at birthday parties (even one at her best friend's house next door where ...
- From others who are not from the US, particularly those from Asia, I've heard that American kids seem noisier and more active. If your daughter was used to a more qui...
- Hi, A., My first thought is: Her preschool teachers just told you she wouldn't participate? Did they offer any ideas or suggestions? Do you know if during her presch...
Rid of the Paci, Now What?
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on December 10, 2007
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Hi Mommas! We finally got rid of me 2 year-old's pacifier (she decided to throw it in the trash...). This was last Tuesday. Now she is having so much trouble sleepi...
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- Hi E.! Since you're experiencing the trouble that comes along with pacifiers first hand, think about considering only letting your younger one have a pacifier for the...
- Your doing good Mom! Keep the strength up. I taught early childhood ed. for 7 1/2 yrs. This is very common. I now have two wonderful boys. Just know that it will pa...
- The exact same thing happened to us. Our daughter had the hardest time settling down at night after we took it away. She woke up in the middle of the night, it took he...
Helping My Kids Adjust to Their Half-sister's Gender Change
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on May 13, 2008
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My 3 kids - girl (4), boy (3), and boy (almost 4 mos.) - have a 19-year-old half-sister from my husband's first marriage who I will call "Laura". Laura lives in NYC, ...
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- It sounds like Laura needs some counseling or more parental guidance. Maybe you can suggest it to your husband? Why does he let her have control? (calling her "he" and...
- You poor dear I feel badly for you it sounds like your doing everything right so try not to feel bad about yourself, I think she has had resentment towards you for a ...
- L., your situation is so very unique... I don't know that I could give you advice from a point of view that has been 'there', but I think I can empathize with the ...
Need Advice
Asked by L.L. from Memphis
on December 24, 2006
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my husband and i just recently seperated and are going through a divorce. it has been really hard on my 4 year old. how do i help her cope better?
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- My parents divorced when I was 10 and I will definitely say that the best thing you can do for her is let her know it IS NOT HER FAULT. Adults just make mistakes somet...
- Well, to be honest with you it is going to be really tough, but it is going to take time. I just went through the same thing 2 years ago when my daughter was 9, and s...
- My husband and I have been seperated since April. My son is 4 also. I could not afford the mortgage on my own and ended up moving in with my girlfriend. We have been t...
Snoring Husband!
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on October 20, 2008
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I'm hoping for some creative help here. My husband snores. Loudly. It keeps me awake at night, and occasionally wakes me up in the middle of the night. It's worse ...
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- Hi J.,(I know i'm a bit late) My husband also used to snore very very LOUD. He had a physical exam & mentioned the problem to his doctor. He sent him for a sort of te...
- For starters, have him go to the doctors to take a look and make sure he doesn't have sinus problems or sleep apnea. There are several over the counter snoring medica...
- Your husband should get a sleep test done. The first 2 years of our marriage were on the verge of divorce...and we don't believe in it...because I NEVER slept. Because...
