Parenting - August 2006

the first couple of months when i bring the home

2006-08-02 13:45:36 · 14 answers · asked by lady_boxer 1

no offense to any mom, but from where i come from we believe in "feed on demand", i don't think that waking babies up at three a.m. to eat is good for neither the baby or the mother, because sleeping is very important for BOTH of them.
so why do u do that? and who came up with this idea... i'm asking seriuosly... please tell me it's not a man who came up with this!

2006-08-02 13:24:07 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was explaining to my 7-year-old son how Yahoo! Answers works. He thinks it's really neat! He would like some suggestions on what to do when you're afraid of the dark. He already has a night-light in his room. He looks forward to hearing from you! Thanks! :)

2006-08-02 13:05:39 · 10 answers · asked by Lori B 1

We just discovered she has an inguinal hernia, and all she needs is an ambulatory surgery, that means she has it in the morning and is walking out of the hospital in the afternoon. The worst part I guess is the general anasthesia... Any parents out there have gone thru something similar... please give me some advice or just wise words...

2006-08-02 13:04:41 · 9 answers · asked by C a R L i T a 2

I have really tried to make myself like my stepson. I know that he has alot of emotional issues and we do have him in counceling. However, since he moved in I feel like my entire life has been turned upside down. I have never raised a child this age (12) and his actions and behavior just seem to irritate me most of the time. I dont trust him because he has stolen from me, he has an attitude with me and my husband both and also with my son as well. I really would like to be close to him and to grow to think of him as my own child, but dealing with his behavior over the last 2 months has made me somewhat understand why his mother got to the end of her rope. Before anyone call me a horrible person, I am not. I am not mean to him, I just tend to stay out of the situation and let my husband deal with him. I am really trying to like him, I just am not finding a way to do so. Please dont respond if you are just going to be mean and unhelpful. I need real advice from other stepmoms.

2006-08-02 12:45:17 · 7 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

2006-08-02 12:44:30 · 13 answers · asked by CONCERNED MOTHER 1

Is there a legal age or is it up to the parents based on maturity and proven responsibility?

2006-08-02 11:55:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-02 11:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by Okbcw 2

2006-08-02 10:59:59 · 41 answers · asked by mwalker_8869 1

2006-08-02 10:38:30 · 13 answers · asked by mwalker_8869 1

We're in a serious relationship and we've talked about getting married within the next 2 years. I'm 24 and he's 26. The topic of children has come up a few times and he says that he can't see himself ever being a father. Growing up he had issues with his own father and I have a feeling that has something to do with him not wanting children. I, on the other hand, would really love to have children in the future. I guess my question is, Do most guys think like this when they're young? Is this something I should be worried about?

2006-08-02 10:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My younger son came in and asked for a banny (band-aid). For as long as I can remember these type of words have evolved from my children. My oldest had a few but the word juke (juice) sticks out the most;even over boppy (blankie).The wife and I were puzzled until we asked him to show us what it was. But of all the words that have come about, the younger sons' word....nin....is still a puzzler. It's like a universal word for everything. He is coming out of it though and using it less and less. What I'm wondering is ....what words have your children "made up" that have confused you ?

2006-08-02 10:20:08 · 34 answers · asked by Jedi 7

whats the age kids should stop wearing diapers and start going to the bathroom on their own?

2006-08-02 10:06:27 · 13 answers · asked by Mike P 1

I have two children and stepson.
I love my kids so much and would do anything for them. I also love my stepson, but I get so frustrated with him a lot. He is 5 and very whimpy! I mean, he wont stand up for himself when my son and him get into arguements. I always tell him that when my son says something to him to make him upset then to tell my son the things he says (like youre stupid) are not true. Instead he whines and acts like he is two. I get to the point where I punish my stepson for not sticking up for himself. I will put him in the chair and make him sit for a few minutes. I DO punish my son as well! Don't think I let me son get away with things, he has to sit in a chair as well!
I just feel like he wants me to baby him when he gets into arguements. I love him, but I can't say I have the complete "motherly love" for him. I want to be a better stepmom to him and love him as he is my own, so why can't I?

2006-08-02 09:52:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

First time dad, getting a little nervous that I won't know what to do to comfort my soon to be newborn. All advice welcome.

2006-08-02 09:30:36 · 19 answers · asked by Highroller 3

I need to get his tolerance up so he's prepared for college...

2006-08-02 09:21:07 · 139 answers · asked by Stranz 2

My wife and I have been together for 5 years.

We are planning on trying for our first baby in a year when my wife is 24.

My wife has wanted to start a family for the past year and next year we will be ready financially.

I am excited about having a baby with her and we are happy about our plans.

But my wife’s good friend has made some comments that have hurt my wife.

She said that my wife must be “insecure” with herself because she wants a family to complete her life.

If we never had children my wife would still be happy, but I know she would feel the happiest being a mother and a wife.

My wife isn’t a teen wanting someone to love her back and she has a life with hobbies.

What is wrong with wanting a family?

I think a family will complete our lives and bring new meaning to our relationship.

Do you think its people who don’t want children who say these things?

2006-08-02 09:08:52 · 203 answers · asked by Anonymous

How different are your children ? Explain how amazingly different they are from each other!

2006-08-02 09:07:01 · 16 answers · asked by nknicolek 4

I have found my two girls, 7 and 5. I have found them in "forts", dog houses, play rooms and such with bedding off my bed. When caught, they act strangly. Subsquint inspections of my girls "neather regions" has shown discharge, redness and swelling. Their behavior is not right either. They almost act as though they are scared of the boy in question, but do not want to be alone with him. Conversation with the girls reveals nothing exept that they either get quiet or change the topic. Am I crazy? What should I do?

2006-08-02 08:48:03 · 30 answers · asked by Don F 1

2006-08-02 08:44:35 · 5 answers · asked by matt 1

IT IS A WHOLE LOT CHEAPER TO BLEND UP FOODS FOR MY BABY THEN SPENDING DOLLARS ON JAR FOOD. BUT I WAS WONDERING WHAT WAS SAFE TO GIVE MY SON. HE IS 6 MONTHS. IS CORN SAFE? SPINACH? WHAT ELSE?

2006-08-02 08:31:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

she has to wait 6 month till she is 18....What should I do...We have a very clean, neat, professional tattoo studio here, and if I don't sign for it, she is going to get it anyway in 6 months. Should I sign for it or make her wait. She is a good student, has a job etc...and is responsible in every way.

2006-08-02 07:50:37 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you one?

2006-08-02 07:26:57 · 51 answers · asked by R.I.P. 4

I'm about 2 months pregnant and I've trying to figure the best way to tell my 6 year old son that I'm expecting. He already has a baby brother coming in October from his father...we haven't been together in years so no issues and my son seems to be taking it well, but my concern is my son is in the home with me full-time. What do you recommend the best way to tell him...I don't plan to tell him until second trimester.

2006-08-02 07:18:01 · 13 answers · asked by Kenya 3

Time outs and taking away toys just don't work .... he's 5 years old.
Should I start spanking him?
He's actually making up stuff and it's all been proven to be untrue.

2006-08-02 07:07:51 · 20 answers · asked by jaimestar64cross 6

recently moved to a rural area and the other mom's are telling me that HEADLICE has been a problem around here....any ideas on how to prevent my kids from getting the bugs?

2006-08-02 06:27:40 · 21 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7

I have a child that will be starting Kindergarten in about three more weeks, and is not happy or excited about going. What is the best way to handle this to make it easier for her.? She is used to being with me all of the time and has never attended preschool.. She is 6 years old. Help please... And also, how did you cope with this for your own piece of mind?

2006-08-02 06:18:42 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ 2

RAISING MY CHILD! I HEARD SINCE THE BABY DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY PROBLEMS DURING PREGNACY- IT WILL GIVE ME A HARD TIME RAISING HIM/HER! I'M 34WKS NOW!

2006-08-02 06:08:28 · 16 answers · asked by msbrandnew02 3

& how do you tell them?

2006-08-02 05:49:48 · 34 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7

2006-08-02 05:48:52 · 12 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7