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Home Alone
Asked by M.W. from Port St. Lucie
on August 19, 2009
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Dear Moms, I need advice on a situation that I've been dealing with for the past two weeks. I have noticed that a child that lives in my area is being left home alone ...
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- sorry only read a few response if you are interested in watching this child maybe say my kids really seem to mesh with your child and is a good fit are you interested ...
- M.: I as well deal with a similar sitatution only the children that come to my house are both 12. The same scenario that both parents work and they are left home. ...
- Please don't send this child back home alone. It sounds like he is being neglected and is looking for help and companionship and security from your home. You are suc...
Daughters Feeling Left Out Because of Step-brother
Asked by C.C. from Scranton
on September 23, 2006
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How do I handle my husband always either ignoring or yelling at our daughters while my step-son is living with us for the school year. Every day I come home from work,...
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- Hey C., I am not in this situation or have I ever had to deal with this situation, however, I am as real as they come and there are situations as a mother, I would not...
- C., I can totally understand how your daughters feel. Nine years ago when my mom got married, my step father favored my sister out the three kids my mom had. He even...
- I am excited to respond to this one, because I do not deal well with husbands that dont respond well with multipal issues.I used to be in this situation all though I w...
When Is the Apropriate Time....
Asked by C.H. from Lincoln
on June 30, 2007
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I'm trying to figure out how I can tell when the time comes, to put my dad & step mom in a nursin home or something to that effect. My dad & step mom are getting up t...
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- I guess that question is totally situationally-based. if they are getting to the point that they can't take care of themselves or are endangering themselves, then tha...
- Hi C., I agree with L. H the PT that gave you advice. Look into what she has said, and if you feel that they are not safe being at home contact their doctor and talk...
- How well is your dad able to take care of your step mom and their home? If they need help around the house, perhaps they would benefit from a home health assistant or ...
Single Moms I Need Advice
Asked by D.B. from Houston
on March 24, 2008
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I have been a single mom for 3yrs now which is my dauhgter's whole life and now her dad wants to be back in the picture. She is leery around him and she won't listen t...
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- I am a single mom to and I understand all of what you are saying about your daughter but I would let her come around on her own.My daughter was like that too and I let...
- Does your ex husband have joint custody of your daughter? How does he treat your daughter when he is around her? Is he loving and caring does he play games with her li...
- Forcing anyone, including a child to respect someone who is a stranger to them does not usually work out. You wouldn't force your daughter to respect someone who is a...
Coaching and Dealing with Parents
Asked by S. from Denver
on September 9, 2008
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I have recently became a coach for my daughters soccer team. She has been in soccer for the past 3 years and she is 8 years old. I felt that she wasn't getting all t...
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- I'm sorry you're having so much trouble. Keep up the good work. It sounds like you're a great coach. As for the T-shirts, I'm totally about it. How many trophies h...
- Hi, I have been a coach several times before. I can sympathize with what you are going through. One thing I have found is that when you are thinking of doing some...
- Steph- I feel your pain. My husband has been coaching for years, and is also on our soccer board of directors. The parents are usually the hardest to deal with. A few ...
Help
Asked by M.B. from Albany
on November 13, 2007
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I am currently residing at my parents house and want to move out! but dont want to hurt my parents feelings, my dad is retired and my mom works alot so i know we keep ...
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- hey M.. I have sooo been there. I am now about to be 36 and I have 2 daughters, 15 and 16. I lived with Mom and Dad because my husband left us and I just was not rea...
- M., You have to do what is best for your family. I'm sure your parents realized when you moved in that you wouldn't be there forever. Although I'm sure they'll mi...
- M., I lived with my parents when I had my son and also my family was very supportive, however, I have finally gotten things together and am in the processs of moving ...
Cystic Fibrosis
Asked by C.H. from Lawton
on January 19, 2007
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My daughter is 10 months old. She was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 3 weeks old. Even though she has being doing so well, I still live everyday worying...
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- there's a website called thearclink.org that can tell you where to find a support group in your area. www.ddadvocacy.net TARC (Tulsa Advocates For The Rights of Citiz...
- Hi C.! My cousin has cystic Fibrosis also. She just had her 16th birthday in Decembr. I remember her being a lot smaller and petite than the other cousins but about ...
- I babysat for a family with two young children diagnosed young. I assume there are specific support groups. I would suggest looking to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...
Would You Let Your 9 Year Old Walk Home from School?
Asked by C.V. from San Antonio
on April 24, 2008
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My 9 year old son wants to walk to his friend's house after school on Friday. He would be walking with his friend & the distance is probably less than a mile. The neig...
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- You need to trust your inner voice. Do not let other people's opinion sway you from what you are comfortable with. You are not over protective. You are realistic ab...
- Trust your instincts. Who cares what the other parents think about you, this is your son. When friends come to our house we honor their parents request and keep the...
- Hi C., If you are not comfortable with it, then don't do it. Don't let your son's friends/parents decide what is best for you. Maybe they are too carefree? And tha...
