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Teen Pregnancy....
Asked by M.S. from Lafayette
on December 17, 2008
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I know a 15 year old that is pregnant by her 17 year old BF whom she has been with for about 7mo. I am not sure exactly what happened, according to her they used prot...
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- Hi M., I see there are already a bunch who have answered this and I am not going to read them just give you my view. The mother is a BAD mother to put such ideas in ...
- She should contact a local Planned Parenthood office or if they have sometimes like Heartbeat. I would think they would be able to recommend someone to help her and s...
- This is a tough situation. THe mother of the daugther does not seem supportive. This does not seem like a situation where anyone will win. The girl needs an advocate t...
Seeking Someone Who Can Explain This to Me
Asked by E.M. from Sacramento
on April 7, 2008
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Im 15 years old trying to be my brothers mom because my mom is emotionally unable to right now, her and my dad are going through a separation and its really hard to ha...
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- Hang in there, sweetie! I know how hard it is. I was about your age when I would have to rush home to take care of my younger brother and mentally-disabled sister. ...
- Well sweetheart, it is definitely a difficult position you are in. I was 6 years older than my sister and because of that, I too was responsible for her a lot. It is...
- E. I have a cousin that was in your shoes and her she was raising 3-of her siblings and the oldest is 18 & still taking care of her since childhood with a little famil...
Helicopter Mom??
Asked by C.C. from Denver
on January 6, 2009
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My long-time friend casually referred to me as a "helicopter mom" today and it is bothering me more than it should. She has made little comments in the past about our...
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- That term refers to college-age kids. You HAVE to hover over and around a 17 month old to keep them alive! That just goes with the territory of every toddler! Sound...
- Well I would keep in mind that learning about kids and having your own kids is completely different. So I wouldn't weigh her advice too heavily. Not to mention that ev...
- Trust yourself. You sound like a loving, thoughtful mommy. Nothing else matters.
I Feel like I'm a Bad Mother
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on September 2, 2009
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I'm a 26 (almost 27) year old woman with two kids; Elijah, my oldest will be 4 in November and Nayomi will be 3 in April. I have been home alone with them all summer ...
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- H. everyone gets frustrated and yells. You are not a bad Mom H.. You have had a lot going on. Your husband should help you out and take them to the pool. Don't let him...
- Not a bad mother....two kids under 4 and a broken foot. Just what does your husband expect you to do? Do the kids dance? Put on a dance video or music and let them ...
- It sounds like you might be going back to work soon with the school year starting, so that may help your situation some. Your lack of energy does sound concerning. I...
My Son Is Already in Trouble at Kindergarten...I Need Help & Advice!
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on September 2, 2009
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My son just turned 5 and he just started full-day kindergarten 2 weeks ago. He had been in preshool for 3 years without any problems. Today I got a phone call from t...
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- He is young. You call him "spirited". It's early in the school year. Read him the riot act (what you expect - what you won't tolerate and "talking back" falls in that ...
- I know that you are a working mom, but it may be wise to take the day off and observe at the school for a day. At some schools kindergarten is very different from p...
- How has he been at home? Kindergarten is a big change from preschool. Schedule aside, now he has to really focus more on the teacher and what they are doing where pr...
Guilty About Leaving the Little One
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on October 7, 2008
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Can anyone provide me some tips on how they transitioned back to work. Unfortunately I need to go back to work fulltime next week.
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- I went back to work with my first child when he was 11 weeks old. I couldn't stop crying for the first couple of weeks. Every time someone would ask me about the baby ...
- Hi Deepa, I am a mother and also a childcare provider. I say do a trial with your provider. While you are still off of work, take baby to her for about an hour firs...
- I to am returning back to work in a week. My youngest daughter is 10 weeks and I also have a daughter who is 2years old. My oldest started daycare at 11 weeks. I remem...
Visitation....
Asked by E.O. from Amarillo
on March 25, 2008
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My ex-husband is supposed to have visitation with my daughter on the first, third and fifth weekends of each month. Her step mom is very hostile to me, and everytime ...
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- Have you thought about talking to a therapist? And get your daughter to talk to one to... It might help her deal with some of this and that way you have record of what...
- I have three children, and they must travel four hours to see their dad. We have been doing the visitation thing for 11 years. My oldest and only daughter did not li...
- E. O, I too am a divorced mother of a 9 year old, who has gone through this situation. My ex-husband left when my daughter was 1 yr. old. She didn't have overnight ...
Newborn & 14 Month Old
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2008
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I'm wondering what it's like to come home from the hospital from a c-section with a newborn to a 14 month old. We have family keeping our son while I'm in the hospita...
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- Just like Dianne said, you are having major abdominal surgery! Yes, you definitely will want help. You won't be able to lift your 14 month old and you will want to g...
- It is doable just different. I have 3 14 months between the first two and 16 between the second and the third. I work my husband stays home . Planning is key. Give you...
- Hi A. - I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. For me, recovering from a c-section the second time around was much more difficult and took longer. On to...
Husband Traveling a Lot for Work
Asked by C.B. from Redding
on April 9, 2008
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Hi,
My husband recently (two months ago) took a new job which requires him to travel on business most weeks on average Mon-Thurs, although he has done one Mon-Sat. so...
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- My boyfriend travels most of the time for his job also and we have found that talking on the phone everynight about our days has really helped. It keeps us up to date ...
- If you have a computer at home and your husband has a laptop when he is travelling you can have a nightly videoconference over the computers for free. Skype is a free...
- Hi Christa. First, and most importantly -- don't feel bad, guilty or whatever, because you and your girls missed Daddy. Your feelings count. Just because you agreed t...
Who Would Raise My Daughter
Asked by T.H. from Chico
on May 29, 2009
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ok, i had a moment when i contemplated my passing, and i realized my oldest who is 9, does not have another legal guardian. i am common law married to a man who is not...
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- I highly recommend going to qvc.com and ordering the Suze Orman will and trust kit. It is awesome. My husband and I went through feeling like we needed to get our affa...
- If you should become incapacitated or pass away, the probate court would settle the issue of guardianship. You should contact your county's probate court and see if t...
- Definitely get the living will/trust to ease your mind. My husband and I did it last year and the best part is we don't have to think about it anymore unless we want ...
