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Am I the Crazy One?
Asked by N.M. from New York
on August 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just hoping to get some feedback from other women out there. My relationship with my husband is strained at best. We have just really grown apart over the ...
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- I would never let a total stranger stay in my house. I wouldn't let someone I knew pretty well stay over without keeping my child in my room with me. You can never b...
- I have to tell you... your husband sounds like a teenager in search of excitement. I would not let some stranger sleep over, if your husband insists then you and the k...
- oh gosh...H..LL no for bringing a stranger into the house you are NOT crazy i don't know what the deal is with your husband. maybe midlife crisis? whatever it is, yo...
Shy Son
Asked by J.B. from Oklahoma City
on February 1, 2007
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Hi, Does any one have any advice to help with an exteamly shy kid? I took him to the dentest today he wouldn't even talk to them. It is not just at the dentest he does...
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- I would try and get him involved in group activities. I hear that karate is excellent for self confidence. Maybe invite some kids over from school. They do get to i...
- I wouldn't worry about it. Every child is different. My son the extreme the other way. He talks to anyone, he likes them to know about superman, spiderman, and batman....
- My daughter is the same way. I talked to her pediatricain and finally she was diagnosed with social anxiety. Once she warms up to a situation you cannot tell there is ...
People to Help
Asked by W.M. from Sacramento
on August 14, 2009
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We live in the Roseville/Orangevale area. My daughter was basically harrased by another driver last night on her way home. They kept stoping in front of her on a two l...
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- I would have most likely answered my door, albeit hesitantly. This is the only situation where a under 18 is allowed to use their cell while driving... and the one ti...
- You would be surprised how many people would help. I have always been surprised at how far people have gone to help me when I have been caught in unfortunate circumsta...
- Wow, W., scary. I think that was good advice to give her. I would have helped her out, and I would think many others would have as well. I agree with Helen's advi...
My Son Is Spooked...
Asked by D.L. from Spartanburg
on October 17, 2006
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My 3 year old son is very smart never been scared of much of anything, well he was with his granny one day and they got to talking about strangers, she told him to nev...
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- Hey sweety, as a mom of four children ages varying from 4 to 11 years. I can tell you that your precious little guy is going through whats called seperation anxiety, v...
- When my son was 4, my ex husband convinced him that there were monsters in the closet by scaring him one night. I got a small flashlight from the toy section (his had...
- My sons both started this at 3, and it was just out of the blue. My husband sings them "Daddy Eats the Monsters" (a song he made up) every night at bedtime, and they ...
Please Help Me with My Husband
Asked by A.S. from Boston
on October 18, 2008
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this is going to be a strange request, and i apologize for asking it. here it goes, my husband of 5 years wakes me in the middle of the night saying "i want to @#$#@...
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- HI A., Hmmmm - well my husband never did it all the time, but he used to every so often. I LOVED IT! It made me feel like he wanted me & wanted me right then & the...
- I think it is great that you are reaching out to other women - I don't think you should apologize at all. That's what this site is for! I agree with some of the othe...
- I feel like that only thing I can do is tell you it could be worse. My DH and I havne't had sex in...I know it's been over 4 months only because that is when I decided...
Aggressive Dog
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on March 10, 2007
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We have a 3 1/2 year old miniature pinscher that has recently become aggressive. It's typically food motivated. He also does not like strangers. I adopted him from ...
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- My dog is aggressive when it comes to his food also. We switched to feeding him on a schedule and only put his bowls down when it is time to eat. Not only did it solve...
- You have to be calm and assertive!!! Dogs can sense ANY vibes of nervousness or fear.... This causes them also to become nervous and fearful, causing them to be aggres...
- One recommendation - Marilyn Tokach of Pure Spirit at ###-###-####. She does animal communication, training and behavior solutions. Her web is www.pure-spirit.com. ...
Need Help with Son and Husband Bonding.
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on August 27, 2008
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I have a 7 month old son who is very securely attached to me. My husband argues that he is too attached to me. I do not think that is possible. The only thing that ...
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- One suggestion might be have him spend time with your son in the mornings before work when he is not tired, and on days off all day. Forcing him to get over it when ...
- My daughter was the same.....if I stepped out of the house/room, it was screams (even if I left for 2 hours) until I stepped back in. She just turned 10 yesterday and...
- S., My first, a son, went through a very similar thing to this. He was VERY attached to me. He wouldn't go to ANYONE, including my husband most of the time. At som...
When to Have the "Stranger" and "No Touching" Talk with Child
Asked by K.H. from Grand Rapids
on May 4, 2008
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My oldest daughter will turn 4 in Sept. At what age should I have the "don't talk to strangers, etc." talk and the "don't let others touch you" talk? She starts pres...
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- I have a 4 year old daughter as well and we have been talking about this stuff for at least a year. I just think at this age it is something that needs to be discussed...
- Kelly, I've been there, and will be going there again soon. Our preschool program did address the issue of strangers, but don't underestimate your daughter. If yo...
- Get this DVD. It is fantastic and very age appropriate. They talk about safe side adult vs stranger danger. Not only is it educational, it's entertaining. We have ...
Stranger Safety/Child Abduction Question
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on May 21, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if any other moms worry about child abduction like I do. As news stories come up on child abductions,Amber alerts etc. I get increasing...
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- Yes, I have worried about this too. Actually, now that I'm a mom, it seems I can imagine and worry about every conceivable tragic thing that could possibly happen to ...
- Just watch your kid like a hawk. I'm paranoid about stranger dangers too, and my 15 year old daughter told me a couple of days ago I'm going to have to get used to it ...
- You have gotten a lot of very good advice. I was reading for my own info. because I have a son who is almost 3. I was also thinking about the scary situation of a ...
Stranger Anxiety in 9 Month Old
Asked by T.H. from Las Vegas
on November 2, 2008
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My grand daughter is 9 months old and is experiencing anxiety around strangers which I know is fairly common. That is fine, but it is also with family and friends whom...
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- She might be shy. I would ask others to leave her alone until she can warm up to them. She should be held by family that she is comfortable around and so she will re...
- I think it is normal for babies this age to go thru this behavior. My son has been like this from birth and he is now 15 months old. I just hold him when we go to part...
- My son is the same age and has the same reaction to "strangers" which is normal and fine! :) Just let her hang out for a while (in the security of your or her parents ...
