Parenting - July 2006

My fiancee and I always had the argument on how to decorate our little girls' room; I think it would be better to decorate it in something she likes and I know she likes dogs! He want to do it his way which would be in something that he likes and that he can deal with; what should we do??

2006-07-28 15:41:39 · 16 answers · asked by sassydragon4eva 1

My daughter is 12 months old and her Grandmother (on her father's side) has never been interested in her (never called to ask how she was, or came to see her.) She has only seen her one time (she was 9 days old) and Im sure she only wanted to she her to see if she looked like her son (my daughter's father). Well her birthday party was last week and I said that I didnt' want her there because of how evil she is and how she would upset me and my daugher's 1st birthday party. (I am 9 months pregnant). When I was pregnant with my daughter this lady was really mean to me and hated me (but took it out on her granddaughter).
Well anyways, all the sudden she says that she wants to take me to court for Grandparents rights (visitation). But I have never (besides her party) denied her the right to come see her. (She has never attempted to anyways). I looked up the law in Kansas for grandparents rights and she has to do 2 things (1. have a substantial relationship with her, and 2. it has to be in

2006-07-28 15:06:57 · 24 answers · asked by AuroraBorealis 4

What are some good tips on communicating that the toilet is the place to go potty...any personal advice?

2006-07-28 14:55:17 · 12 answers · asked by yoohoosusie 5

It is a constant battle with our 6 yr old to get her sleep in her own room/bed at night. we read the books, have the night light. Any suggestions? She ends up sleeping with us after a long battle back & forth we end up giving in and let her sleep with us. We want our bed back and our sleep.

2006-07-28 14:52:34 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-28 14:46:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my daughter bittes her dad and she says sorry right after and her dad, bites her back, even when she says sorry, I try to tell him not to do that but I just can't get them to stop biting either way. and it doesn' t stop there, she hitts, screams and throw her self to the floor when he trys to pick her up! What is going on and how to stop it, is it because she doesn't like him or he mean to her or, some thimg else? Someone HELP!!!

2006-07-28 14:41:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

the gummy bear ones, will she like those, I have several and she dont like them, how can I make her take he Vitamines?

2006-07-28 14:36:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

...if you let your kid move out at 18, only for the kid to live in a stable tack room because they can't afford anything else?

I'd rather let them live on their own somewhere better, or let them stay at home a little longer...as long as they get a job or to college as a commuter student.

That's just what I'd do, anyway.

2006-07-28 14:25:02 · 11 answers · asked by cassicad75 3

He's making payments, but only started three months ago, and he's had contact with his daughter for the past two years, but her mother refuses to let the girl visit him. Is she wrong? I'm afraid she's going to cause herself a lot of future pain by keeping them away from each other. I think when the daughter is older, she is going to resent her mother for this action. Don't get me wrong, the dad made a huge mistake not paying support, but if he is making an effort now, and pretty consistant with two years of phone calls, emails and cards, shouldn't he get another chance? Or did he miss the boat a long time ago?

2006-07-28 14:14:08 · 21 answers · asked by carolinagrl 4

We have this cute little bunny who is getting elderly. We have 3 small children who don't pay a lot of attention to her (she was ours since before we had kids), but they love her and I'm not sure how to preceed. Is it perhaps time to try to find a "bunny retirement home" for her so she doesn't die here in front of our kids (much less suffer)? Or should we ride it out and learn the tough lessons? The other issue is to decide where to take her and if she would be well taken care of there. We owe it to our little friend to do right by her, but want to avoid the tragedy if possible. Adult answers only, pref from parents!!

2006-07-28 14:08:21 · 9 answers · asked by Jester 2

My fiance and I have three kids. The eldest two are 8 and the youngest is 10 months. Our baby does not sleep through the night...actually to put it in a nut shell...he doesn't sleep. We both work, but because his job is more demanding (he works in a slaughter house, uses knives, and equipment that requires focus and attention) I always end up staying up with the baby. Believe it or not, I don't mind.
My big peeve is that lately he has been going out after work, and not coming home until the kids go to bed. leaving me with the responsibility of taking care of three kids, working part time and doing all the the house work. The other day I had an opportunity to go out to the BINGO with my sister. When I told him, his answer was " well, you know the baby doesn't like me, and what am I supposed to do about dinner". I didn't end up going out. I have not had one day away from the kids since our son was born.
Is it wrong for me to somewhat be mad?

2006-07-28 13:58:20 · 17 answers · asked by blue_eyes_1_ 3

2006-07-28 13:13:18 · 10 answers · asked by blackdahlilah 2

2006-07-28 13:04:12 · 24 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-07-28 12:23:49 · 26 answers · asked by olabode g 1

8 yo girl, 7 yo boy,2 yo boy and a dog

2006-07-28 11:51:47 · 14 answers · asked by nene 3

I've been giving her cereal and Bananas the morning bcuz its fast and easy, but I know that she needs to be eating healthier. What is Healthy and fast easy that i could give her in the mornings? I just feel so bad that my baby eats cereal for breakfast, I have tried making her eggs but she just don't like them...please any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you

2006-07-28 11:43:40 · 16 answers · asked by melinda 1

my 5 year old and 2 1/2 year old hum the empiral march from star wars when they eat. they don't do it on purpose and don't realize they're doing it until their dad and me start laughing. the way they do it is so funny, like it's natural.

2006-07-28 11:37:33 · 10 answers · asked by bcdhowell 2

2006-07-28 11:35:22 · 17 answers · asked by bran 5

When do you start to do your abck to school shopping ?

2006-07-28 11:28:56 · 34 answers · asked by nknicolek 4

My daughter is 2 1/2. I'm not trying to push her into it at all. I read magazines... so I know the basics of potty training (lots of encouragement, don't force, don't get upset at them.. etc).. If anyone has any other information that they would like to share please do. Thanks a lot!!!

2006-07-28 11:27:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-28 10:35:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter hitts her dad and only her dad, is that a sign that she doen't like him, or that she doen'ts like men?

2006-07-28 10:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

someone by the name of miss election keeps answering my questions pretending to know me.... anyone else come across this with her, or am i the chosen one, i dont think he'she knows me!!

2006-07-28 10:29:48 · 8 answers · asked by josephine 4

i've heard that parents will when potty training
i've also heard when swimming instead of making them walk in the house

2006-07-28 10:29:09 · 9 answers · asked by soccermom31415 1

Here are some wonderful “facts” I have seen on here that make me laugh:

When a baby is not with his mother 24/7 the baby learns that his efforts are in vain and that world is a cruel place that doesn't care about his needs.

If a child is watched by his father or grandma (while mom is at work) the baby will not evolve as the baby require his mother 24/7 to “evolve.”

If a baby is not with his mother 24/7 he will have bad health, depression and anxiety.

If the baby is in daycare or watched by family, the baby’s father is more likely to be disapproving of the baby.

The use of day care is abuse and neglect of your child.


Who the **** writes this crap? Anyone else think this is ridiculous?

2006-07-28 10:28:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2 yr old old 9 month old. just want some ideas of what i could make for them. any ideas would be nice. thank you..

2006-07-28 10:22:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

i was wanting the opinions of mums about an idea i had for making abit of spare cash.

would the idea of being able to buy fresh, homemade organic baby purees and meals appeal to you? i make all of my sons meals at home and really enjoy cooking so i was thinking of it as a potential way of making some pocket money.

i would make it all at home, freeze it up into single portions with all the cooking instruction ingredients etc included so u knew exactly what you were giving you baby. it would be healthier than processed baby jars or microwave meals.

i would possibly even start a home delievery kinda thing. and keep the prices resonable

it was just an idea but i am interested to know would it be the kind that mums out there would be interested in, or if not why not?

thanks in advance for any feedback
claire x

2006-07-28 10:07:51 · 13 answers · asked by littleladyclaire 2

i dont have kids yet..but i was spanked by everybody in my fam..my uncles..aunts even cousins..im not letting anybody lay a hand on my children...im going 2 b the one 2 whoop on their buttcheeks...

do u or would u let someone spank on your kids???

2006-07-28 10:04:29 · 12 answers · asked by mikey 2

My wife has spoken to her boss about getting a new schedule after the baby is born.

She wanted to leave at 2pm everyday because her boss said it would be okay a few months ago.

Well now her co-worker decided she wanted to leave at 2pm so she could make sure her 16 and 17 get home after school because its too hard for them to call her when they get home.

Her kids are not into trouble, she was just saying this because she wanted to go home early too.

Well, the boss said they both can’t leave at 2pm. So she told my wife no since the co-worker has been employed there longer.

My wife was super upset because she feels a new mother should be chosen over the other co-worker.

She wants to find another job now even though she loves her job.

Is it right that my wife is upset?

2006-07-28 10:03:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

wanted to see a picture of my little one when she was born. I promised to post it today. Still a little weak and tired but very very happy. Also to those who wondered about the labor, it was a breeze. My first baby and I was only in labor a little over an hour. I did get the epidural but it only worked on the right side. they were going to redo it but I was already dilated. They broke my water at 11:30 a.m. I had 8 hard contractions which I only felt on my left side and I gave birth at 12:48p.m. It was not half as bad as I thought. Thanks to all for the advice. I am the proud mama of Haley Alexis. When you go to the website The baby was born July 25 and the parents are Calvin & Rebecca. it's www.sparks.org go to internet babies.

2006-07-28 09:56:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous