Parenting - July 2006

is this scenerio possible?
I want to have a boy. 3-5 years later, a girl. 9 months- 1 year later, another girl.

2006-07-19 05:42:29 · 19 answers · asked by kellz8706 1

Clue me in please, I heard my daughters talking about one of their cousins.. they keep on stating that this cousin is EMO.. My girls are 11 and 12 years old. Their cousin is 14 years old.

2006-07-19 05:38:22 · 15 answers · asked by violet 1

Here is what i have. I would like some suggestions on how to improve or a completely different idea. Thanks!


Are you looking for a babysitter?

Are you looking for someone who is willing to play trains on the floor, chase butterflies in the yard, or have a tea party in the living room?

•Safe Sitter Certified with CPR training
•Mature, Caring and Responsible
•Sixteen Years Old
•Oldest of four children
•Experience with children from infants to grade school age
•Referances Available

2006-07-19 05:19:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Children think that money grows on trees.

2006-07-19 05:13:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I put in a lot of time throughout these years to teach him how to respect others, have self confidence, face problems logically (as far as HIS logic permits, of course) and so on. Most of the training he received was through me, from using utensils in eating, to toilet training and showering and brushing. Therefore it’s obvious we never had any qualms about nudity or anything like it. I remember I always tried to indirectly let him know that there was nothing in particular so interesting with the body so that later on he would not put so much emphasis on or be exceptionally interested in or curious about the body. The result has been that he is very relaxed about his body and is not overly curious. But I feel that the time has come for him to know that the body is something personal and private. I don’t want to contradict what I have always tried to teach him. I am at a loss and need your advice as to what to do. And thanks a lot in advance.

2006-07-19 05:06:42 · 13 answers · asked by onlyhuman 1

2006-07-19 04:44:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The government recently calculated the cost of raising a child from birth to 18 and came up with $160,140 for a middle income family. Talk about sticker shock! That doesn't even touch college tuition.

But $160,140 isn't so bad if you break it down.
It translates into:

* $8,896.66 a year,
* $741.38 a month, or
* $171.08 a week.
* That's a mere $24.24 a day!
* Just over a dollar an hour.
Still, you might think the best financial advice is don't have children if you want to be "rich." Actually, it is just the opposite.

What do you get for your $160,140?

* Naming rights. First, middle, and last!
* Glimpses of God every day.
* Giggles under the covers every night.
* More love than your heart can hold.
* Butterfly kisses and Velcro hugs.
* Endless wonder over rocks, ants, clouds, and warm cookies.
* A hand to hold, usually covered with jelly or chocolate.
* A partner for blowing bubbles, flying kites
* Someone to laugh yourself silly with, no matter what the boss said or how your stocks performed that day.

For $160,140, you never have to grow up.
You get to:
* finger-paint,
* carve pumpkins,
* play hide-and-seek,
* catch lightning bugs, and
* never stop believing in Santa Claus.

You have an excuse to:
* keep reading the Adventures of Piglet and Pooh,
* keep watching Saturday morning cartoons,
* keep going to Disney movies, and
* keep wishing on stars.


* You get to frame rainbows, hearts, and flowers under refrigerator magnets and collect spray painted noodle wreaths for Christmas, make hand prints set in clay or cards with backward letters for Father's Day and Mother's Day.

For $160,140, there is no greater bang for your buck.

You get to be a hero just for:
* retrieving a Frisbee off the garage roof,
* taking the training wheels off a bike,
* removing a splinter,
* filling a wading pool,
* coaxing a wad of gum out of bangs,
*and coaching a baseball team that never wins but always gets treated to ice cream regardless.

You get a front row seat to history to witness the:
* first step,
* first word,
* first bra,
* first date, and
* first time behind the wheel.

You get to be immortal.

You get another branch added to your family tree, and if you're lucky, a long list of limbs in your obituary called grandchildren and great grandchildren.

You get an education in psychology, nursing, criminal justice, communications, and human sexuality that no college can match.

In the eyes of a child, you rank right up there under God. You have all the power to heal a boo-boo, scare away the monsters under the bed, patch a broken heart, police a slumber party, ground them forever, and love them without limits.

So one day they will, like you, love without counting the cost.
That is quite a deal for the price!!!!!!!

May you always love & enjoy your children & grandchildren!!!!!!!

2006-07-19 04:38:31 · 13 answers · asked by amyvnsn 5

My daughter is almost 19 months. She started dragging me to the potty when she was 17 months, I got her to actually go in it twice. Now she just likes to sit up there bare-butt and wipe. I turn on water, pour water in the toilet, etc. No avail. The second I take her off and put her back in a diaper (too small for pull ups) she potties! It's like a game to her or something. Any tips? And yes, I've sat her on the toilet for 5+ minutes trying to get her to go about 20 minutes after she drinks from her sippee cup. Her fascination wtih the bathroom only goes as far as bathing and wiping, not actually using the toilet.

2006-07-19 04:23:22 · 11 answers · asked by mama of 1 1

2006-07-19 04:17:49 · 18 answers · asked by k m 1

I both bottle, and breastfed my children. "What did you do?

2006-07-19 04:17:09 · 12 answers · asked by Frugalmom 4

I am just looking for ideas to make my own calendar. Any ideas would help!

2006-07-19 04:07:43 · 6 answers · asked by cadenbaden 1

I've tried everything, his doctor says it's normal and could even be a while yet, but I'm willing to try more things in the meantime. Taking away drinks and going to the bathroom before bed isn't working. And I've tried waking him up, but that hasn't worked either... Help

2006-07-19 03:49:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-19 03:28:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should kids be allowed to spend more time with their friends more than their siblings? If kids say that they don't want to spend time with their siblings and play with them, should they still be allowed to spend time to play with their friends and be with them?

There are some parents that don't let their teenage children hang out with their friends unless they spend a certain amount of time with their siblings. That is unfair. Do you think so? Kids shouldn't have their priviledges taken away because they don't want to spend time with siblings and family. Right? There is nothing wrong with not wanting to spend time and play with siblings, right?

2006-07-19 03:12:09 · 15 answers · asked by youngwoman 5

She is only 12 years old, I caught her on the phone talking to a boy.. when I asked her in regards to whom she was talking to she lied she to? She said it was her bestfriend Alyssa. TheBoy is a friend of my sons' he is 13 years of age . It is a rule, a known rule NO TALKING ON THE PHONE TO BOYS!!! I have no problem with her having friends of the oppisite sex.. just do not think it is wise to allow children this young to talk on the phone. I really think she likes this boy. Help !

2006-07-19 02:29:11 · 20 answers · asked by violet 1

She is only 12 years old, I caught her on the phone talking to a boy.. when I asked her in regards to whom she was talking to she lied she to? She said it was her bestfriend Alyssa. TheBoy is a friend of my sons' he is 13 years of age . It is a rule, a known rule NO TALKING ON THE PHONE TO BOYS!!! I have no problem with her having friends of the oppisite sex.. just do not think it is wise to allow children this young to talk on the phone. I really think she likes this boy. Help !

2006-07-19 02:28:11 · 17 answers · asked by violet 1

my boyfreind says we are too young to have a baby yet and you have to be in your 30's to have a baby so when i tell him im pregnant he will tell me to get a abortion but i dont think i want one what should i do???

2006-07-19 02:24:35 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter (14) wants to start wearing halter tops..do you think its appropriate for her to start wearing them at her age? i told her that the outfits she picked out were nice however, i didnt think it was appropriate because of her age. i dont like her back and shoulders out...any suggestions/advice?

2006-07-19 02:15:27 · 16 answers · asked by heresthedeal 2

2006-07-18 22:10:44 · 16 answers · asked by angie 1

She doesn't live with us and I've been with her dad for 8 yrs now but since she's a teen and started living with her mom, I don't feel we are as close as we could be, I have no idea what her mother is saying about us... but that's not the point, Her dad loves her so much and I respect that about him and he's a great father but how can we all get closer? me, dad and daughter? Especially me and her????

2006-07-18 21:55:57 · 14 answers · asked by Blondie27 1

Should it be allowed in schools? Does it have to be on the buttocks? Should an object ever be used? Is it appropriate past a certain age? etc.

2006-07-18 18:56:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 4 yr. old daughter. She is not taking her meals properly and for Milk also we have to force her and she takes a cup of milk in the whole day only and that also when her mother forces her. Can you people help me, what should we do...how to get her interested in the food, or any medicines for the same.....She is growing up very thin.

2006-07-18 18:55:21 · 13 answers · asked by iamcoolnhot 1

Do you suffer from homicidal rages at the mere sight of this singing stuffosaurus? Or does he leave you pretty much mellow?

2006-07-18 18:52:11 · 8 answers · asked by reluctant 3

2006-07-18 18:47:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-18 17:50:26 · 4 answers · asked by sexy luv 1

well..i am 15 and sexually active...i want to just tell my mom, but i cant she would absolutely flip...i kno im too young but thats no ones choice but mine, im also on birth control, and she does NOT know..i only have sex with ONE person and hes my fiance, hes also been tested for STDs so im not worried about that...my mom isnt an uptight person, only when it comes down to me and sex...our whole sex talk was this "do it and ill kill you" she needs to just wake up, im pretty sure shes aware bc my bf is 20 (yes she knows he;s 20 ,but she knows he respects me and loves me) dont judge on the age because 30 years ago it was typical and hes NOT a child molester..im very mature in ever aspect for my age...but how should i go about telling her i DO have sex

2006-07-18 17:04:57 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 22, I am financially able, married, and I have a loving home...................... I want a 3rd baby.............. Is that okay??????????????????

2006-07-18 16:35:42 · 29 answers · asked by olson_m80 2

How do you do visitation? My husband now is military and my daughters father is in another state, what's the best type of visitation since I have primary physical custody?

2006-07-18 16:15:46 · 4 answers · asked by lees girl 4

My ex husband wants to "give up his rights" (to get out of paying childsupport) to my daughter. He says that it is up to my 2nd husband and I to "get the ball rolling" and start the adoption process. We are perfectly happy with HIS decision to do this, but something seems fishy about it. You would think that if the mother does not contest it, then a father should have the right to give up their rights w/o having to first get a "new father" to adopt her.
ANY info that anyone can give would be appreciated...Because of work hours, it is hard to get to a lawyer and we just wanted to see if anyone else here new some answers. Thanks!

2006-07-18 15:53:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have began to wein my nine month old daughter from breast milk. Starting yesterday. I took it completely away from her, and am experiencing EXTREAM breast pain. What can I do to realieve the pain? Will a pain reliever like tylonal help?

2006-07-18 15:14:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous