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Helping My Kids Adjust to Their Half-sister's Gender Change
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on May 13, 2008
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My 3 kids - girl (4), boy (3), and boy (almost 4 mos.) - have a 19-year-old half-sister from my husband's first marriage who I will call "Laura". Laura lives in NYC, ...
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- It sounds like Laura needs some counseling or more parental guidance. Maybe you can suggest it to your husband? Why does he let her have control? (calling her "he" and...
- You poor dear I feel badly for you it sounds like your doing everything right so try not to feel bad about yourself, I think she has had resentment towards you for a ...
- L., your situation is so very unique... I don't know that I could give you advice from a point of view that has been 'there', but I think I can empathize with the ...
Need Help Transitioning Co-sleeper to Her Bedroom
Asked by R.T. from Boise
on April 29, 2008
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Hello I need some advice on moving a co-sleeping child to her own room. She will be turning 3 in June and sharing a room and a bed with her older (6) sister. I trans...
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- What we did with our 4 year old who had the same problem was create a "bird's nest" on the floor next to our bed (sleeping bag) and told her she could come to stay in ...
- One of my children didn't want to "begin" sleep in the children's room, so we let her go to sleep in our bed, and would move her after she fell asleep. This worked li...
- i had my oldest sleep in bed with until she was 2 it was miserable when she got bigger and when we switched her to her room and bed i slept in there for part of the ni...
Help Sister's Fight All the Time
Asked by L.W. from Dayton
on July 1, 2008
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I have two daughters. They are 13 and 9 years old. The problem is all they do is fight with each other. It is so bad that my parents can't take it ( they watch them ...
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- Hi L., Wow..when I was younger my little sister and I and even my older step sisters went through the same thing. And its much easier to deal with when you have exper...
- They need to have SEPERATE working/playing corners at times and times when they play together. Acknowledge and "reward" each of them for appropriate behavior and/or h...
- I'm probably going to be going "against the grain" but I tend to think it's a double-edged sword. Yes, they both need their own space, but it wouldn't hurt to have th...
15 Yr. Old Versus 17 Yr. Old! HELP!!!
Asked by S.M. from Grand Rapids
on June 12, 2008
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I have two teenage daughters (15 and 17). My 15 yr. old seems to think that she should be able to do what her 17 yr. old sister does. My husband and I disagree. At 16,...
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- Hi S.! Good luck with this!!!! My sister and I are 3 years apart, and she and my brother are about 2 or 2.5 years apart. When my sister was 15 and in high school ...
- Absolutely...Stand your ground! If there would be a reason for a change, it shouldn't be just because her sister is doing it. Her activities should be age appropriat...
- I heard the best thing from a teacher, Fairness is not having the same things, fairness is getting what you need. If your younger daugher doesn't understand why she d...
I'm a Big Sister T-shirt
Asked by D. from Dallas
on February 22, 2006
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My sister is having a baby in 4 weeks and I wanted to get my niece (her daughter) an "I'm A Big Sister" shirt size 2T or 3T. If you have one, I would love to buy it f...
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- We just ordered one on the internet from www.cookiebabyinc.com. Hope this helps! L.
- I don't have one to sell you but I did just see one on the Babystyle website. There's a Babystyle store in Willow Bend Mall that may have them in stock...
- Hi, I have one that she can have - it is the one that they sell on CWD Kids website, with the brown-haired girl with the bow in her hair. It's VERY cute but also has...
How Long Can They Share a Room??
Asked by K.B. from Spokane
on August 11, 2009
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So I posted a question about bunk beds yesterday and today another issue came up. How long can a brother and sister share a room? My kids are 16 months apart and the...
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- As long as they and you are comfortable. Now, I am no lawyer, but after this was posted on your earlier question I did a little research and found there does not appea...
- Until they're grown, if they like. Heck, I have friends from the UW who rent an apartment with their siblings in order to save on expensive dorms, but still be 'out on...
- My two are 17 months apart (a girl almost five and a boy three) and exactly the same way! Right now they love sharing a room and I think having each other is a comfort...
Need Any and All Wedding Ideas!
Asked by M.T. from Phoenix
on October 4, 2008
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Hello! My sister is getting married and I am helping her with the wedding; it's been a while since I've been to a wedding and was wondering if any mamas out there can ...
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- HI! I am a wedding photographer and know a lot of different places for weddings. I am also a preferred vendor at a place called the Antique Wedding House, in Mesa. ...
- You might check with East Valley Institute Technology (EVIT) culinary arts school. In 2001 they did my daughter's wedding cake for $40. The cake was tasty and pretty...
- I've been a wedding photographer for 12 years and can give you some great ideas on how to save money. if you email me where you are, i may be able to direct you to ven...
Birthday Issue
Asked by T.W. from Minneapolis
on November 28, 2007
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This may be a little long. I have a son who will be 2 in February. I was wondering what I should do for his birthday? I have a ton of people who I have to invite, I ha...
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- I can understand your problem.If you want a big party,does your building have a party room or pool available? That would probably be easiest locale. I think a bunch of...
- It is a tough issue because you never want to exclude anyone. However, having gone through the same thing and having tried the invite 60+ to one party and doing the m...
- Personally, I'd keep the party to immediate family only...grandparents-step-grandparents/aunts/uncles and cousins. We just had our son's 2nd birthday and that's what ...
Trouble Getting Pregnant 2Nd Time
Asked by L. from Chicago
on November 8, 2006
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Hi!
My baby is 10 months old and we're ready to try and get pregnant again. The problem is that the first few months after I had him my periods were very regular. T...
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- L., you don't say wheather yu are breastfeeding, but if you are this will keep you infrtile longer (mother nature's way of telling you it's not time yet). On averag...
- L., I suggest you get a copy of the book - What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause: Balance Your Hormones and Your Life From Thirty to Fifty. Dr. John ...
- I have no advice, I just want to tell you that I feel your pain. We have a daughter turning 2 in february and I had hoped to be pregnant now too. I wish you luck!
Help Finding a Dress for My Sister's Wedding!
Asked by G.E. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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My sister is getting married next month, I have checked at the major retailer stores (nordstrom, macys, jcpenney, dillards, neiman marcus, etc......) but haven't seen ...
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- David's Bridal has dresses for $99 and up. You might check there. They are online also, google them. Another great place to check is local dry cleaners, sometimes c...
- I would definately try a resale shop. Most of the dresses have been worn once.
- This may not work; however, I have a bridesmaid dress that has never been used. My brother cancelled his September wedding and I was going to sell it on ebay. It is st...
