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Grandparents Favor Other Grandchidlren
Asked by R.P. from Savannah
on August 29, 2006
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My request is about grandparents and aunts/uncles. We live away from all our family. Our son is one of 5 grandchildren total, but is our only child.
Both my par...
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- I am a grandparent myself. I have a grandchild that I never get to see. I have one that lives close to me. I love them both equally. I had the same problem with both...
- That's so sad .Can't understand that at all ,children are all presciuos ,it's grown ups that mess them up .I'd say disown the whole lot of them but you don't want you...
- So I guess the SIL is jealous of you for some reason and uses this to try to make you jealous. As for the MIL, she is probably upset that you don't live closer, and m...
Grandma Returns Gift
Asked by K.H. from Colorado Springs
on April 17, 2008
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Has anyone had a Grandmother return a gift? We sent it out to her because a cousin lives with her every other week. We have been doing this for over 7 years. This E...
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- I have had relationships over the years that didn't go well with my extended family for various reasons. When I got married, I decided that all I can do is what I can...
- I would call her and tell her, and the cousin, that you were disapointed that the card was returned and that if you have done something unknowingly to offend them, you...
- It's hard to say, since you have done this for so long. Could the Father have been there when the gift arrived and refused it? Is she ill or has something changed in...
Medical Permission Form
Asked by K.C. from St. Louis
on January 20, 2009
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Hi there!
Again, asking all of you ladies for help with a problem!!
My hubby and I are going out of state and the grandparents are watching our two children. I want...
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- Ugh, the reason I hate traveling now is this! I've been on trips in and out of the country. All you need to do is write a basic permission note, giving the grandpare...
- We have one and we used a format that we found online. It was just a couple of sentences. We did have it notarized because it was suggested and also because it made se...
- I work with a family that has a child with down snydrome and when they travel without him they have to do the form. I recently went out of town and she told me about ...
My Sister Plans a Vacation on the Day of My Daughter's 3Rd Birthday Party
Asked by C.H. from Chicago
on August 11, 2009
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So, my sister Kim (who has 2 kids 6 months older than my kids) decided to plan a vacation and take our mom with (who happens to be the only grandparent our kids have)....
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- It seems like you are upset about more than just this one party. It seems like your sister likes to take up a lot of your mom's time. I have a sister who does the same...
- This is super petty. You and your sister are fighting over your mom. It's time to invite other children to the birthday parties and not be so dramatic about your mothe...
- C., I read you note yesterday. I didn't answer then. I waited until today as I wanted to make sure I responded without jumping over feelings that are already hurt. ...
Seeking Other Grandparents Raising Young Children
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on October 15, 2008
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My husband and I are raising 2 Granddaughters 1 is 5 and 1 is 9. Although this wasn't in our retirement plan, we love having them and enjoy them very much. Our problem...
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- Call the Methodist Church located on Spring Creek Parkway in East Plano. They use to have really good support groups. Good luck.
- Aw thats sweet of you! I was raised by my Grandparents and would be nothing without them. Join parents groups reguardless of age. You have more in common than you t...
- I'm standing up and applauding you and your husband!
Grandparents Dont See My Children
Asked by T.P. from Phoenix
on April 29, 2008
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I have been in a feud with my Father and Step Mother for a year now. I honestly have no idea why we are fighting but they are mad at me for something probably that hap...
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- I have been (am) in similar situations with my inlaws. I remember that my most important job is to protect my children. When the inlaws say that they are going to st...
- Hi T., this is a tough one. I have 2 kids, 8 and 5, been divorced for over a year. my ex in-laws, my kids only grandparents besides my mom, have NEVER called the kid...
- You do want them to see the girls, right? Your parents must feel unwelcome, but letting a problem get in their way of getting to know the girls - they are very selfis...
Uninterested Grandparents
Asked by B.W. from Flagstaff
on August 10, 2009
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My parent are not interested in getting to know my son who is now 3-1/2. We visit them or they visit us and it's the same story. My father sits on the couch and watc...
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- Are these your parents or your husband's? If they are your parents, you need to tell them EXACTLY how you feel. I don't know why you would even allow them to com...
- I am sorry that your parents do not seem to be interested in grandparenting your son and that they seem negative when they do interact. As you are well aware, have a s...
- So sorry to hear your little one is treated that way; I know that just breaks our hearts when someone doesn't love or care for our child the way we do. Have you tried...
Grandparent.....(ugh)
Asked by A.F. from Seattle
on October 17, 2008
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My issue, which I know a lot of other parents struggle with, is our childrens grandparents. Both my parents and my husbands parents are divorce and remarried all but o...
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- We have the same problem. My dad just isn't interested in his two granddaughters and neither is he interested in my nephews or nieces. He just isn't a kid person and...
- Hi A., I'm 45 yo and I'm a mom of 5 years old. It is not the love, it is the energy. All our grand-parents are 5000 miles or 10 000 miles away. This is one of the reas...
- You and your husband do need time together, but it is not your parents' responsibility to provide it. If they want to spend time with the kids, great! But if not, th...
Grandparent's Sabotage of Our Parenting & Discipline
Asked by C.B. from Detroit
on June 18, 2008
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I am a mother to a 14-year-old son, 13-year-old step-daughter (that lives with us, her mother is deceased), 12-year-old daughter, and 16-month-old daughter. This is t...
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- C., So sorry to read about your struggles - and your guilt! I have two strategies for you to consider that I hope will decrease your guilt. 1. You have not to...
- This is all coming only from my heart... so please do not be offended as it is not intended to be meanhearted in any way. I am only sharing from my previous hurts and...
- C.: Stay strong! Consistency is critical, and it soundslike your disciplinary actions fit the situation. Communication and discussion with your daughters about the p...
Family Events with Divorced Grandparents
Asked by S.I. from Minneapolis
on November 9, 2008
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My husbands parents are going through a divorce. They are separated and as far as I know haven't spoken to each other in at least 8 months. My daughter's first birthd...
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- My parents are divorced and my dad is remarried. It's a pain but we only do one party, not individual stuff for each grandparent. I have told my mother several times...
- my IL's are divorced...they have been for a long time and this is still an issue,.... I started having one party, because I was basically tired of catering our life...
- It's definately NOT your responsibility to cater to them not getting along well. They are adults and should be able to recognize their differences and get along for o...
