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How Do I Do This?
Asked by T.B. from Austin
on March 30, 2009
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My ex and have been split up for nearly a year, but it's been a trial as he did not want to divorce. We have two kids (7 and 2 years old) and share custody of them. ...
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- There seems to be no greater past time in this country then telling moms they are doing everything wrong. Everyone has an axe to grind with regards to how other peopl...
- Move on and have fun! I dated without my children ever seeing him. Once things got serious, we met at the park. We sat and talked while the kids played. Afterward, I t...
- My suggestion would be start off with any thing that is fun and neutral or semi neutral territory - - park, zoo, picnic, swimming pool, etc. . . let your kids guide on...
Mother-in-law Keeps My Son
Asked by L.C. from Athens
on August 4, 2008
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My mother-in-law keeps our 4 month old son while my husband and I work. We are very excited and happy that he does not have to go to daycare and is cared for by a fam...
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- I had to get used to my child being taken care of by a family member after she was in daycare for 2 years. It took some getting used to, but the fact of it is, people ...
- In my own experience with my parents, it does not get better it get worse. The more you try to look the other way the more they try to take over the role of parents in...
- I would definitely get her a new baby book -like the one from the American Association of Pediatricians (free from Publix if you sign up for their baby club) -that has...
What Does the Title "Homemaker" Mean to You?
Asked by J.W. from Chicago
on July 21, 2009
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I had a doctors appointment today where the "old school" receptionist put down "homemaker" as my title and I crossed it off and wrote MBA graduate. To which my husban...
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- I have an MBA and I am ok with the homemaker title. When I was working, my title had nothing to do with what I was actually doing and it's the same right now. I cu...
- To me it means I do the most important job in the world and I am SO PROUD of it. :)
- J., I agree with what you are saying. For those of us stay at home moms (SAHMs)who have a degree and left our careers to take care of our children some of these an...
Meeting with a Parent Coordinator for Custody Issues
Asked by F.H. from New York
on November 30, 2006
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What is the role of the parent coordinator in divorce proceedings? What should I expect at the intial meeting with them by myself and my soon to be ex-husband? W...
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- F., I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE AND YOU'RE EXPECTING AT THE SAME TIME. I'M A SINGLE MOTHER OF 2 BOYS AND JUST WENT THROUGH THIS. LET ME START OFF BY SAYING...
- A Parent coordinator acts as a meditator between you, your husband and child. To have the child's best interest at heart and to be able to work out any parenting time...
- Hi.I'm so sorry.My best advice.Focus only on your children and it will be okay.Forget the anger and money and blame and focus and talk about and do what is best for yo...
Schooling Philosophy Question
Asked by M.K. from Seattle
on October 28, 2008
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Hello,
I have 2 girls, ages 1 and 2. My oldest will be starting school next year. We have always planned to send her to the Catholic school for pre-school through...
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- Hello Kathleen, First, I was a public school teacher for grades 7 & 8, so I have seen first hand some of the things you are concerned about. Yes, there are drugs, ...
- Kathleen, You've had some very thougtful responses already! I teach in a very crowded middle school, not far from Kirkland. It is in an extremely affluent part of...
- Contrary to some thinking, sending our kids to parochial schools does not keep them safe from sex or drugs. Those things happen there just as frequently as they do in...
Mother-In-Law Problems...
Asked by R.S. from Atlanta
on August 21, 2007
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I have had a problem w/ my mother-in-law since I first got pregnant. I love her to death as a person but when it comes to my son I don't even want her to be around him...
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- Well , I was just reading through all your responses and I think everyone gave some great advice ....follow it all. Enjoy being a mother at 20, I began my family at 21...
- I agree, you need to set boundaries, but, I suggest you really have a heart-to-heart talk with your husband. You should express to him exactly how you feel. Afterwar...
- i feel for you. i have the same if not worse probs w/ my mil. it has gotten to where my daughter is not allowed over there w/o my husband present. but you must set bou...
Feeling Torn Between Roles
Asked by J.C. from Casper
on February 9, 2008
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I have lately been feeling torn between my 2 roles as wife and mother. I have 6 wonderful children and have been married for going on 13 yrs to my high school sweetie...
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- J., you have a full plate. Check out www.flylady.net and she can help you do things easier and "good enough" so you will have more time for YOU. If YOU are taken care...
- Weel first you are amazing for having 6 children! Be proud! You do have to make sure you are a wife to your husband in the bedroom and out. You were a wife before you ...
- I think your feelings are normal and valid and I think everyone goes through various periods of their lives trying to redefine those two very important roles. It seems...
Hubby Doesn't Understand Stress of Working Mom
Asked by A.B. from Indianapolis
on November 16, 2008
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Okay, so first let me say that I have seen some stellar adivice here so I am hoping someone has some for me! :) Anywho, I have two kids, a daughter who is 6 with PDD...
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- I've been a SAHM for almost 7 years and I can tell you that by the end of the day I NEED a break. At work during the day, my husband gets a lunch break, or at least a...
- I have been the bread winner of the family and now I am a stay-at-home mom and I can see both sides of this. Make a long story short: Household chores should be divide...
- Is he getting at least one night a week for himself? I can only help you from the stay-at-home mom side. He is just as frazzled as you at the end of a day. Maybe he re...
8 Year Old Acting Out at School
Asked by L.P. from Portland
on April 15, 2008
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My son has been acting out at school, punching other kids, kicking other kids, even puncturing balls with pencils and so on. He has already had 2 or 3 in school suspen...
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- From my experience working with at-risk kids, Melissa, Marda, and Katy are right on point. Your son's behavior shows that he is confused and desperate for loving paren...
- L., You have your own answer in your request for help. They don't want to stay with their father or stepmother any longer. That is probably why your son is now ac...
- I think that your son's behavior could be a serious behavior that will only increase. He is angry and doesn't have a healthy way to express it. This sort of behavior...
I've Become a Young Step-mom and Step-grandmother!
Asked by J.M. from Oklahoma City
on December 4, 2007
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I find myself in a new boat. It has been just my son and me for three years so all I feel I know about is seven year old boys. I have been with a wonderful guy for a...
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- As a mother of four (13,9,7,4) all I can say is you just go with what you can do. Gate off as much of the house as you can and contain the younger two. That way you ...
- Hi, I don't have nearly that many children to deal with, but I do have a newly 3 year old girl and a 6 month old boy. A few things that work for me... I let my da...
- Hi, Well I have an almost 3 yr old girl and a 13 month old boy at home full time and an 8yr old stepson as well as a baby coming this July, so crazy life could be...
