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What Should I Do?
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on August 28, 2009
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hi moms im not sure how to put this but i will try my best:)i know this lady from myspace well we became friends we talk on the phone text myspace but i have a problem...
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- if she brings up the open marriage thing, just tell her to each their own, but that kind of thing isn't for you and it makes you kinda uncomfortable to talk about it. ...
- hmmmmm...that is an awkward situation for sure. Did she tell you about this herself? If not then I wouldn't worry too much because it is hearsay, if she told you dir...
- You don't have to be friends with her. Just break it off.
What Is "Normal" 7-Year-old Boy Friendship??
Asked by J.R. from Denver
on August 27, 2009
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My son is 7 and in second grade. He has struggled since the beginning of kindergarten with making friends at school (mostly when it comes to befriending other boys), ...
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- I would not worry about your son right now. It sounds like he is a good kid...and perhaps a quiet kid. And that is OKAY! So he likes to hang out with girls..as long...
- J., I'm answering from a grandmotherly perspective, and I hope I'm not too old-fashioned. You're a former teacher; what does your son's current teacher say? (I reali...
- Hi J. - you've received a lot of great responses. I wouldnt worry too much, your son sounds like a really great kid. Just keep presenting him with opportunities to t...
What Makes a Good Friendship?
Asked by D.S. from Minneapolis
on November 14, 2008
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I come from a family, where my dad didn't like to have people around so we didn't have lots of friends. Now I am older and sometimes I still wonder about things. Here...
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- In my opinion there are many types of friends. I have my close friends, that I talk to almost every day and know everything about me. There are my friends that I see ...
- I'm in the same boat as you and I concentrate too much on what they think of me and if I'm doing the right things. I'm so uneducated on being a good friend. I thi...
- I think its different for everyone. Everyones needs and expectations are different in this area. A best friend knows all about you, past, present and future. They are ...
Seeking Playdate/playgroups in Riverside/North Riverside for Autistic Son
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on April 9, 2008
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Hi,
I am looking for play groups/support system for myself and my 3-year-old autistic son. I want him to have exposure to children with his same issues and typical c...
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- A. - Hi, my name is Crystal. I live in the North Plainfield area, and have two boys of my own...4 years old and 2 years old. We are always looking to make new fr...
- Hi A.- I live in Riverside and have a 3 year old son and an almost 7 month daughter. I am also an older mom and work part-time. We too are looking for playdates o...
- A., I do admire you for working part time and raising two special needs children. I am an older mom myself, with an 18-month-old daughter that I stay home with, wh...
Seeking Advice on How to Deal W/ a Former Friend!
Asked by T.W. from Tulsa
on August 16, 2009
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Ok, I will try to make this as short as possible. I befriended this person she was a mother from my daughter's dance class. Things went really well at first we really ...
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- Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do about how the former friend acts. Just be the bigger person and smile when you see her. I don't really know how to explain...
- As soon as I found out a friend of mine would be working or closely associated with this other woman, I would simply tell them that the two of you used to be friends a...
- Hey T., if you value the friendship with the woman, i would probably either tell her or send her a little note stating that you miss her friendship and support but don...
Looking for Other Momma Friends
Asked by E.P. from San Antonio
on December 11, 2006
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I joined this website because I was under the impression it was a meetup group for moms in the San Antonio area. So far, I haven't seen anything about meeting at all!...
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- Hi E.! Go to www.meetups.com There, you'll find what you're looking for. It might be a little safer, too. :o) Take Care! D.
- Hi E., I'm a working mom who after the 13th will be a SAHM at least for a little while. I have a 12 month old boy. I live in the Converse area. I don't know how far y...
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SAHMsSanAntonio/ Check out our playgroup! We meet up once a week and have moms night outs etc! K.
Don't like Daughter's Friend
Asked by D.M. from Chicago
on August 16, 2009
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I'm sure this comes up a lot, but my daughter has made friends with a little girl that I don't really care for. We're very protective of everything she's exposed to (m...
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- You got some really great advice here. I would only say that you don't want your daughter to learn/think/accept this is how "friendship" looks. If it was my child, I...
- I let my child have playdates with many children and I am pretty liberal with who comes over. However when the child arrives with the parent I let them know of house r...
- Well, she is only 6. I'd tell the little girl - and her parents - that if the little girl can't abide by your rules when she visits that she can no longer visit. I'd t...
Desperately Need Advice on How to Handle a Neighbor...
Asked by L.M. from Washington DC
on August 12, 2009
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Okay, you ladies have always been so great to answer my "pleas" and I have received wonderful advice in the past from all you mamas, so I'm calling on you once more. ...
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- Hi I would just say to her that you & your son love having her kid over to play because they get along so well , but during the school holidays you don't work as a...
- I'd just ask her to call first since you sometimes have things planned and may not be home or may just be leaving. Then when she does call, you can tell her "now's not...
- Well, you could just hit this head on and talk to her directly. But it seems like you are hesitent ot do so. Some adults have no manners and are very self-absorbed. ...
Not Sure If I Should Keep This Friendship...
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on April 28, 2008
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I have been friends with this other Mom long before we had our own children. Visited and offered help during her 1st pregnancy....brought over a nice gift for her aft...
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- M., Unless something else has happened I think you are overreacting. If my son misses his nap we pay for it...for several days. I have had to opt out of many events...
- I am sure you know that pregancy hormones make us women do things we would not normally do. Some women handle it really well and some do not. At the end of my 2nd pre...
- Hi M., I can certainly understand that you're hurt. I would be to. As good of friends that you both are, I would have expected more out of her myself. But since she...
Starting a New School!
Asked by R.M. from Atlanta
on August 11, 2009
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I am looking for good advice how to alleviate my daughters anxiety over beginning middle school. My child informed me that she would like to be home-Schooled!
I fe...
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- Both of my kids are home-schooled. One is a senior this year the other a freshman!! We have a very strong home school community in our area. My kids have taken Chemist...
- Did the new school have an open house where you can go visit the school? My 14 year old started high school this year. She was actually looking forward to it but she...
- I guess just prepare well and hope for the best. Middle school is a tough time and the kids are awful when you're the social underdog. Hopefully, she'll get to schoo...
