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Updated May 03, 2024
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Seeking Help with Issue of Who Should Be Santa Claus

December 12, 2008 by Shelly G. - Camarillo, CA

We open up gifts with my husband's family on Christmas Eve at my house, and have done so for the last 4 years. The f...

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How to Handle Mother in Law

July 30, 2009 by H E. - Chicago, IL

My mother in law is one of the nicest people I know. However, she is retired and my son who is turning 4 in September...

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Very Negative Mother - Ruining My Marriage

July 08, 2008 by Andrea C. - Mentor, OH

Good Morning -- My parents are a huge help to me in many ways -- to the point I feel obligated to do and let them do ...

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Need Ideas for Mom's 65Th Bday!

September 27, 2007 by Lisa M. - Aurora, IL

My mom is about to turn 65! At 60 we took her and all our kids on a cruise. Times were better then. We can't spend th...

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Mom Seeking Advice for Grown Son.

February 23, 2008 by Toni G. - Talent, OR

My 23 year old son and I used to be exteremly close now that he has been with this girlfreind that is very antisocial...

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Grandparents Told Our Kids Not to Tell Us About...

July 28, 2009 by Marlene K. - Willows, CA

Hi Moms! My husband and I left our kids with Grandparents (husband's parents) for the weekend as we have done befo...

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Why Cant I Let My Walls Down??

August 25, 2006 by Jill L. - South Milwaukee, WI

Im a Mom of two children that are 5 years old and 7 years old and I have been divorced for 3 years now and found a wo...

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Grandpa Issues

September 14, 2006 by Jodie M. - Omaha, NE

AAAAAAAH! I'm going crazy! My dad has no patience for my daughter. He is very good with my oldest daughter, but my...

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Explain a Tough Situation to the Kids, or Wait and See If It Comes Up?

February 15, 2008 by Catey B. - Eagle Mountain, UT

My younger brother (23) decided to announce to the family recently that he is gay. Actually he announced to my paren...

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3 Yr Old's Attitude Toward Memaw..

November 07, 2008 by Kristi Y. - Cheyenne, WY

We recently moved in with my in-laws, (3 yr old twins, 15 mo old, mom & dad). My mother-in-law is a very sweet lovin...