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Inlaws Not Involved in My Kids Life
Asked by M.R. from Tulsa
on November 20, 2006
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I am wondering what to do about this situation with my inlaws? I have 2 kids and they are not the only granchildren on my husbands side. My mother in law seems to be...
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- All i can say is keep trying to invite her to things, and maybe she will come around. Or maybe your spouse should talk to them about being involved with your kids. ...
- Honestly, there isn't much you can do. You know how this woman is, so don't expect any more from her. It is unfortunate, and it sounds like she may play favorites, b...
- I wish I had advise, but I don't. I just wanted to say that that is a terrible situation, because the only ones being hurt are the children.
Help Dealing with My Mom That Favorites 1 Child.
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on April 20, 2008
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I will try my best to explain the sitation, it's a bit complicated. :) I have a son from a previous relationship and so does my fiance. My son is 5 and his daughter...
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- You are (in a way) a bit fortunate that your mom is willing to take both kids. You didn't say if your daughter was already potty trained or not, but my parents wouldn'...
- Hi S., You have to talk to your mom and tell her how it is affecting your daughter. That you are one family and though she may see a difference because of blood it i...
- I had a similar scenario with my first mother-in-law, only thing is, all of the children were her blood grandchildren, no blended-in children. Perhaps the fact that...
Soccer Coach Is Unfair and Unfriendly
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2007
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I have a problem with my daughter's soccer coach. My daughter is 6 and this is her 3rd soccer team she played both last fall and spring.This past spring she did awesom...
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- Could you maybe team up with the parent of the other child that is being left out. Maybe talk to the coach together or the organization together. Sometimes 2 heads/voi...
- B., I am sorry for the tough situation in which you find yourself. Please remember that this coach is volunteering. He is not getting paid. There are very few pare...
- I understand the reluctance to speak up for fear of being labeled one of 'those parents', but ultimately what you have is your sweet 6 yr. old daughter who can't do it...
