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Feeling Rundown
Asked by E.S. from Kansas City
on September 1, 2009
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Just wondering if other moms have gone through this and how they dealt with it.
I have no drive anymore it seems. I just feel tired all the time and so scattered that...
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- Besides being a tired mom with a busy child, you might be suffering from some depression. Check with your doctor. Maybe you just need more sleep, but maybe there is ...
- Sometimes just getting out in the fresh air can make you feel better, so take everyone on a walk w/ you and enjoy an hour or so of fresh air a day and more than likely...
- Boy, reading your post was like reading my life for the past several years...we really need a coffee club! LOL... Honestly, I think your suffering from some depres...
Truth Be Told
Asked by D.S. from New York
on August 20, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
Two days ago I was handed a situation that I am quite torn on how to handle. I am looking for advise from a mom's point of view. I own a preschool with a...
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- D., Just the fact that you are posting this question means that you care a great deal about the children who attend your preschool, as well as your staff. I am su...
- If I was one of the moms, I would definitely appreciate more that you hire someone and have her be guided by this girl until she leaves in December. It would be much ...
- D., I love that you are so caring and kind. It is difficult to watch someone we care for go through tough stuff but when people are grown all you can do is give them ...
So Sad About Quitting Breastfeeding.
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on August 1, 2006
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My little angle boy is 13 months old and I still breast feed at night, At one I quit pumping and was okay with that but it's getting to be time to quit even the night ...
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- I loved to nurse my girls and it was had for me to quit. My older 2 girls quit on their own. My baby did not stop nursing until she was 14 mo of course she just nursed...
- Don't quit! I breasfed my first child until she was 1 yr and a half; I breastfed my second child until she was 3 1/2! I always felt guilty that I sort of "made...
- I would encourage you to breastfeed as long as you want to! I know it's contrary to popular customs, but the longer you breastfeed the more benefits you give to you a...
Help!!! I Need Advice!!!
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on December 5, 2007
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Ok-background first. I'm adopted. I found my birth FAMILY almost 4 years ago. The first few years were rough because my birthmom was a bit in shock...a whole lot of me...
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- I think your plan is very reasonable. What does you Aunt think? Maybe she would let you stay with or by her to be in the wings until you find out what's what? If yo...
- I think you should take a page out of your bmom's book and stop caring what she wants. I second calling your aunt and talking to her / the doctors - and then make the...
- I, like many who've written before me, think you should go. Quit worrying about what your birthmother thinks. You have a bond with your birthgrandmother, and you hav...
7 Year Old Son Sore Loser for Hours After Game
Asked by M.W. from Columbia
on October 27, 2008
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My 7 year old son is an extremly sore loser. It does not matter what the game is or with whom he's playing. If he loses, he will pout, yell, run to his room and sla...
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- M., Sometimes I will be silly and when they win, I will act like they do. Just dramatized a little bit, and in fun. I do not make fun of them per say, just imitate ...
- M., i would not remove him from the activity. play lots of games with him, board games, tic tac toe, whatever you can think of. be a good example to him, keep being gr...
- I remember hearing about a book dealing with this specific issue. The book is for kids & helps them understand that losing is okay. Also... I remember playing many ...
Co-workers Daughter
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on January 31, 2008
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A friend at worker is having alot of not so good issues with her 13 year old daughter. What would be a good gift to say I'm think of you and your family? She's not one...
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- Hi S., Perhaps a journal (so she can vent), some chocolate (because chocolate always makes us girls feel better), and just let her know she can use your shoulder wh...
- A note telling her just that; that you're thinking about her. Perhaps she should join mamasource. If you think she'd accept it, you may give her a list of good resou...
- I think sometimes people just need to know that there is someone out there that cares and can offer a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen. Maybe just a card or flow...
How to Support My Husband?
Asked by H.P. from New York
on October 6, 2008
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Hi Ladies!!
I need a little advice on how to best support my husband. His mother has battled mental illness for years however has been able to function and maintain...
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- First I want to say that mental illness in itself is very draining for a family to begin with and for your FIL to stick it out has to have been extremely difficult for...
- Hi, Please find a good elder care lawyer. My father has alzheimers and parkinsons and we desperately needed a full-time in-home aide to help out. We thought that ...
- Thankfully, I don't have any experience with what you're going through. But one thing I do think of is maybe your FIL can go on Craig's List or use references to find ...
Trying to Help a Friend Re: Unwanted Pregnancy...
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on August 6, 2009
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Before I begin, I know this is a very sensitive topic and can strike some very strong emotions in people. I am not writing to hear anything other than answers to what...
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- I don't know if sharing my experience will help, but I figured it couldn't hurt. I've never had a pregnancy terminated, but I did have two D&Cs (I forget what that st...
- More than likely, she isn't even pregnant! If she is under more stress than usual or any type of physical change, it could be keeping her period from starting. I d...
- I would suggest she contact Planned Parenthood and they can give her information about all her options.
Help with My 5 Year Olds Behavior and Parenting in General
Asked by J.B. from Seattle
on January 27, 2008
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Hi. First of all, I need to clarify that I think I poorly worded my first request as I had several people respond as if my children needed counseling or have developme...
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- Hi J.! I know when I am having trouble with my kids, it is usually because I've lost some ground in being bonded well with them. I read a great book by Dr. Sears - ...
- I think this is pretty simple. if he displays that kind of behavior, I would put the child outdoors and tell him that pooping on other people's stuff is not indoor be...
- I am a 35 working mom (I was a stay at home mom until my kids started school) My children are 11 and 7. My background is a bachelor's degree in developmental psych an...
Husband Had Heart Attack Saturday
Asked by E.C. from Detroit
on January 28, 2009
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Help, my 46 year old husband just had a heart attack on Saturday. We were blessed enough that he was in an emergency room when he coded so they were able to shock him...
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- E. My husband had a heart attack (stint too) 5 years ago when he was 36. If you would like to talk, email me at ____@____.com with your email/phone number. There is...
- E. ~ What were his symptoms to start with...what took him to the ER? The symptoms can be different for everyone. It can be the typical chest pain, pressure, tightne...
- I know how worried and scared you are about everything that has just happened. One of my co-workers suffered a major heart attack, was shocked once, and was later dis...
