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Step Parenting
Asked by C.S. from Killeen
on August 10, 2009
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It's been a while since I have needed some advice but I come this time with a real upset. My husband and I were married in 2005. When I met him he had custody of his...
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- Hi C., Wow, I feel like I should know you! I not only deal with one ex-wife, I deal with two. Sometimes I feel bothered by the fact that I get the calls for advice, t...
- Not sure I understand what this statement means: "However things are seemingly going down hill and fast with both the kids and my husband." Are you fighting with yo...
- There is so much we do not know about your situation. If you are the go between because you are the boss of your house (I do not mean this in a bad way, I mean the per...
Looking for Good Internet Parental Control Software
Asked by C.S. from Chicago
on July 30, 2009
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I am looking for recommendations for good parental control software. Basically to stop or to make sure that my kids don't access any bad sites.
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- Check with your internet provider for parental controls available. I have AT&T DSL and I can setup specific sites my kids may access. I haven't done it yet since I h...
- We just had a guest speaker at our church this past Sunday to address the importance of parental control over the internet, so I have some good recommendations for you...
- We use Covenant Eyes. Each user has his/her own password. We can set up not only the amount of time someone can be on the internet but also the level of openess each...
Legal Advice Needed
Asked by E.E. from La Crosse
on March 6, 2007
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I am pregnant with my second child and the guy doesn't want anything to do with the baby once he/she is born. He wants to terminate his parental rights and my question...
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- unfourtunally i think as i recall when my son was born my partner had to sign something saying that he was going to take responsibilty as it were of our son, i can not...
- Hi E., I am a single mom, like yourself, and I have sole custody of my 4 year old daughter. In Brown County, all I have to do was fill out paper work that stated t...
- I went through this. (Although my circumstances were WAY different.) Some questions for a paralegal, or legal atty. (I have no experience, and therefore feel as th...
Parental Advisory on Music
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on July 25, 2009
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Hi Mommies,
I have a 11 year old going on 12 ... and he loves the 80's music! However, he keeps running across these bands that I've never heard of. Does anyone k...
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- I don't know Britney Fox. Faster Pussycat, Slaughter, Extreme, and LA guns are 80s "hair" bands. Music is OK, I don't remember any fowl language but most sing about "r...
- Well I can tell you that the 80's band you listed are much cleaner than the music that most teens are listening to today. :-)
- Go to pluggedinonline.com and click on music and they have bands in alphabetical order. It is also great to preview movies before you let your kids go see them. I lo...
Husband Wants His Son to Come Live with Us, When He Turns 18!
Asked by K.I. from Spokane
on March 26, 2009
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Hi ladies...
Let me first say, I love this place and all you ladies...You guys always give such great advice!
My husband wants his son (my stepson since he was 5...
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- Hey K., You sound like a very compassionate person. Those boys (and your little girl) are lucky! Your husband is setting himself up for disappointment and, unint...
- The first question I guess is does your/his son want to come live with the two of you... This is a loaded question because it sounds like the ex-wife is very bitter (e...
- Hello:) Well I am not an expert in parenting or expert at any thing, but maybe I can offer some words of encouragement that might help. He will be 18, soon, and once...
Discipline for My 1 1/2 Year Old
Asked by A.B. from San Francisco
on April 19, 2007
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Hello all~ I could really use some advice about discipline for my 1 1/2 year-old daughter. She is really into climbing these days, especially onto tables. One of our t...
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- I have/had the same problem with my son. When it comes to things that can be dangerous his doctor recommended the scare tactict. Basically when your daughter stands ...
- I started using time out when my daughter turned one... Get a little kitchen timer so you can set it by her and she can hear the ding. My daughter HATES timeout becau...
- A child is able to understand the meaning of a time out by 9 months, so you're a little overdue in implimenting that. You have to understand that your 1 1/2 year old u...
Hurt Niece
Asked by A.N. from Grand Junction
on May 22, 2008
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my eight year old niece was recently told by her real father that he doesn't want anything to do with her. she is very hurt and acting out even more so than before. sh...
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- That is sad to hear, I don't know what would be worse feeling abandoned or being told that your not wanted. I was about 13 years old when my dad was leaving state and ...
- That is a horrible thing to go through! Most of all acknowledge her feelings, that she is hurt and that was a terrible thing for him to do to. Tell her it is his decis...
- How HORRIBLE for your neice, what a jerk! This is a hard one, If it were my neice I would just be open and frank with her, at 8 she should be able to understand that j...
What Parenting Style Are You...
Asked by C.H. from Phoenix
on March 2, 2007
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I'm taking a class at school on the psycology of parenting,and I'm doing a report on the different styles of parenting. I would like to ask a few questions to you all,...
Witnessing Neglect Within Family PLEASE Help
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on March 3, 2008
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My sister in law is fifteen and lives with her mother 4 hours away. Her mother works over 50 hours a week, and is going to school way beyond the regular full-time sch...
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- Ok my first question is why doesnt her father take her to live with him? The other question I have she does not have to live with you. Get her everyday to come to yo...
- Hello Rebecca, God Bless you for caring about your sister in law and her well-being as much as you do. I understand you do not have enough space in your home and t...
- Rebecca - I am soo sorry about this horrible situation that your 15yr old family member is in. I know that she is young but she also can recognize her own situation ie...
How to End Co-sleeping
Asked by T.F. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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I co-sleep with my 3 and 1 yr old son. I'd like to start getting my 3 yr old into his own bed. Neither one of them has ever slept in a crib. What suggestions or experi...
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- I coslept w/ both my kids, though they "moved out" earlier than this. Still, I think transitioning from a family bed to a big kid bed should be somewhat similar to a ...
- Please know that Gina and all other "well-meaning" mothers out there lecturing you not to cosleep are ignorant on the research and history of cosleeping along with its...
- Good for you for parenting the way you feel led to! You've gotten some great advice here so I have nothing to add except that I always get a good laugh when people say...
