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Grandfather Doesn't Care for Grandkids!!
Asked by V.H. from Dallas
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am one of 4 sisters and we each have children. My sisters are all single and only have one child but my husband and I have been married for 8 yrs and hav...
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- Wow, I'm constantly surprised at how grandparents can be toward their grandchildren. I would talk to him about it. If he blows you off, then I just wouldn't be aroun...
- I completely feel for you, My father In law is the same way. Cares nothing for his own Grandchildren but loves his girlfriends. It's really sad that he is missing o...
- I hate to be blunt, but I have to ask - is his behavior a surprise or has he always been a bit of a jerk? Has his behavior changed drastically recently, or was he like...
Took in 2 Grandkids Full Time and Living on Fixed Income - Help
Asked by N.Y. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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Hi moms, I have some friends who have taken in their two grandchildren to care for full time. They are living off their retirement savings and now have expenses such ...
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- You didn't say how old they were but one of the suggestions I didn't see listed was for one of them to go back to work at a job that provides medical benefits -- or bo...
- Also, check with some local churches. For example, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship has a clothes pantry, food pantry, and a Family Center which helps with baby items. Angel...
- You might want to suggest they go to this website www.raisingyourgrandchildren.com It has a lot of information of resources and legal issues that they need to conside...
What to Do with Grandkids
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on January 16, 2009
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HI all, Am looking for something fun to do that won't tear up my house. I have my grandchildren unexpectedly today. Don't have any activities planned and want someth...
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- It's messy but you could make some salt dough and create paper weights. 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup warm water Mix flour and salt and pour in ...
- Cornstarch Clay * 1 cup cornstarch * 2 cups salt * 1 1/3 cups cold water Put salt and 2/3 cup water in pan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with...
- Another thought, make homemade playdough! This is easy and fun and usually all ingredients are in the house. You can find any recipe on -line or email me if you need ...
Mother in Law
Asked by H.J. from Nashville
on July 20, 2009
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Hi everybody...
I was recently at my in-laws and had an explosive argument with my mother in law. We have always had our differences, and I often feel like she tries...
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- Hi H., I could have writen the same post. My MIL and I have a temaltious relationship at best. When I had my child, I didn't let her or anyone else near the house. The...
- Hi H., Any chance that you could put off by a month or so the inlaws coming over? Your husband could tell them you aren't feeling up to a visit so soon. The other...
- Let it go. Forgive, even if you cant forget. Dont mention the incident again, and be the bigger person. She will always be your mother-in-law, and the grandmother o...
20 Month Old Went 1&2 on the Potty Twice- Is It Time to Potty Train???
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on July 13, 2009
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My 20 month old son was at my husband's parents house where my MIL was giving him a bath. My DS told her "poo-poo" and pointed to the toilet over and over. She got o...
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- both my boys showed an interest at this age and younger. they both were toilet trained by 24 months before they could really talk. My only advice is be patient. I woul...
- YES!!! Go with it and consider yourself blessed...
- yes he's ready. I think parents nowadays put off training a child, especially a boy... so go for it.
Why Is My Mother Treating My Kids Unfairly?
Asked by D.F. from Stockton
on December 14, 2007
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So my mom sent my girls their x-mas gifts recently & judging what she sent, it seems she doesnt care about my 1yr old. So here is the list, she sent hannah my 2 1/2 yr...
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- I don't have any answer as I don't know your mother. However, if you think about it logically, does it really matter at this point? A one year old doesn't really und...
- first of all as yourself being a mom u should not feel this way that ur mom treating ur kids unfair . 1 year old will be happy with one thing even plus she did send l...
- Well I always tend to buy my older nieces and nephews an extra gift, because the babies don't really seem to care! Maybe that's the way she feels.. Does she seem to ...
Grandparents Raising Grandkids
Asked by G.N. from Colorado Springs
on March 5, 2008
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I was just curious if there were any other grandparents raising their grandkids on this site? Perhaps even older parents that might have similar problems to a gparent...
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- I am a grandmother raising my Granddaughter with my daughter, she is single mom and can't afford a day care center. With that said it is hard raising a 3 1/2 year old ...
- Hi My name is P. Dybinski and I adopted a little boy last year who is 3. I will be 56 his month. So I am pretty sure I am the age of most grandparents, older than som...
- I know a lady who has been raising her grand daughter since she was just little as well(I'm not sure how old) but she is 7 or 8 now. She is raising her due to the fac...
Step Mother Problem?
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on November 10, 2007
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My father remarried over 10 years ago. He lives in another state. he is a great grandpa that enjoys coming to visit the grandkids and playing with them. I just call...
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- Where is your mother? Is she still in the picture? My husband had a poor relationship with his step mother for years. We got married and had kids and she didn't kno...
- L., Poor thing. I say call him and really have a heart to heart with him and tell him how much it would mean to you and the kids for him to come. He can celebrate wi...
- MC has a valid point. Does your step mother feel like a secure part of your family? It may be that she feels she's an outsider. Letting her know that the invitation wa...
Traveling Abroad Just with Dad?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on March 29, 2009
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My Hubby's family is from Europe. They have never, nor will the ever come to visit us. Even though we have been married for over 10 years and have 2 kids. So irritatin...
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- wow thats something else right there. i would sit your child dow and explaine to her that your not going on the trip and that its going to be a full day of being stuck...
- You know, I do feel your pain. I have a daughter who is almost five and she is my world and my life. I don't buy the whole "Grandma is too old to fly thing" If I were ...
- I think it's perfectly fine for you to be having these feelings, they're normal! But, coming from an outside perspective, I do think you might be letting your resentm...
Seeking Preschool in Wolfchase Area of Bartlett
Asked by J.B. from Memphis
on August 14, 2006
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I am looking for good quality day care (preschool) in the Wolfchase area of Bartlett for my two grandkids, ages 3 1/2 and 20 months (a boy and a girl). They are both ...
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- I highly recommend Bartlett Baptist. They *may* have a waiting list. We have attended BB for two years now and can not say enough good things about their program. HTH
- Hi J.: Sorry for the delayed response, but I am a little behind on my e-mail. I can recommend my daycare. It's a state licensed and monitored home daycare. Th...
- I am not sure if it is too far but I know the owner of ABC Daycare in Arlington personally. She (Claudia) and her husband, former mayor of Arlington adopted 2 of my bi...
