Parenting - August 2006

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2006-08-29 04:15:12 · 11 answers · asked by hotmama 3

I just want to get different peoples feelings on my situation...I am 22 years old and have a one year old daughter. I got pregnant when I was 20 and had my daughter when I was 21! The people around me thought that 20/21 was too young to be pregnant and NOT married. I did manage to get a job around my 5 month of my pregnancy. Which wasn’t easy, I had to hide my pregnancy because I knew that no one was going to hire me being pregnant but luckily I got into a really nice/understanding company that worked with me. At the same time my daughter’s father lost his job and has not worked since! So I am supporting my daughter 100% (NEVER Been on PA). I managed to get myself together and GROW up, my daughters father still hasn’t! (He is 21) I understand NOW that I should have been married & had my own stuff already so that it wouldn’t be so hard for me to get it while I was pregnant but I did! Why was it that they didn’t have enough confidence in me (the child they raised)?

2006-08-29 03:52:19 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 21 month likes to have a sippy cup with her at all times. Do you think this is ok that I let her have it all the time. Or should I only give it to her when we eat breakfast, lunch and dinner and at snack times. (snack time about 2 times a day) Is it harmful to her in away that she has one with her all the time. When my mom was here to visit over the weekend she made that comment that it is not good that she was a sippy cup all the time. Why it that? This is a serious question. Please serious answers only!

2006-08-29 03:47:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am in melbourne, florida and have been here for 8 years...why do people freak out when they hear hurricane? The news makes it seems so much worse than it is going to be, thats why i stay away from watching it. i love tom sorrellis(the metrogoliest on channel 6) he is in fact accurate and not out to freak anyone out. it was downgraded yesterday to a tropical storm that we will be getting sometime wednesday. do you think they will cancel school for my 3rd grade daughter tomorrow?

2006-08-29 03:08:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I personally can't believe the amount of people who puff away in front of their poor kids/babies, they are a disgrace!

2006-08-29 02:56:41 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 8 months pregnant with my second child. When she is born, I plan on going back to work. My husband just got hired into a new shop. We were planning on having him be the stay at home parent, so our children won't have to be with someone we don't know and trust. The problem is, we could use both incomes. I don't like the idea of hiring a stranger to take care of my kids, and family just doesn't have the time (they have jobs, too). My question is, what are my options? I just don't trust people, I guess. Any input?

2006-08-29 02:41:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 02:22:46 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 12 year old daughter and a 6 year old son. My son is ADHD, which is tough, but he does quite well on his meds. (Except A.M.) Anyway, it's my daughter. She is just so moody, argumentative, difficult!! I know it's mainly hormonal, because she is normally good, but I need help fast. If I can't figure out how to get through to her now... I just want to keep our relationship from getting ruined!!!

2006-08-29 01:12:58 · 8 answers · asked by soleil7372 2

When a child is in her terrable 2, and you are getting impatient and aggressive, how do you get power back?

I do not like to screem and shout all day. That is not like me!

2006-08-29 00:46:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 23:54:57 · 12 answers · asked by pepto 1

2006-08-28 22:36:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

When they leave school they fly home!

2006-08-28 22:12:26 · 9 answers · asked by niceguy 2

even if theres no abuse in the home.if it's just done for discipline,and

2006-08-28 20:31:24 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 20:21:01 · 18 answers · asked by latha 1

I've had lots of interviews, and they all have gone pretty well. But with only a few references of friends that I've babysat for, the parents are having a hard time trusting me (which I understand). I've taken classes above and beyond what is neccissary for licencing, and am offering a price break as a 'grand opening' deal. How else can I help get those first few children in the door?

2006-08-28 18:52:03 · 7 answers · asked by Starmama 1

She has started taking off her diaper when wet or dirty. Is this a sign she is ready to start potty training?

2006-08-28 16:41:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 sons, ages 8 and 11. The 8 year old makes our bathroom smell like a porta-potty peeing all over the toilet, behind the toilet, the floor, the sides of the walls,etc.

He jumps up & down every time he goes because he waits until the last minute. He unzippers & starts going up in the air and then flings it around only getting half of it actually in the toilet. Then, like his father, he wiggles it over the toilet when he's done to get rid of the last fee drops.

On the times he does open the cover, it's still all over the walls and floor and garbage pail.

I cannot keep up with the cleaning as I have fibromyalgia, arthritis & fatigue +

Even after I clean it still stinks. I thought it was coming from the toilet itself. But I got on my hands & knees & scrubed & hot steamed the entire bathroom & it finally smelled ok..until his fountain started again.

Does anyone have any suggestions? The 8 year old is extremely rebellious & laughs at punishments. I'm at my witts end

2006-08-28 16:40:43 · 56 answers · asked by Genie♥Angel 5

what would you name them?
i have different names for boys;
hercy jr.
quincy
percy
deondre
jarrell
jalamont
lamonte
amuar

girls;
zy'hara
zy'heyarieha
ne'nehaoleos
osnya
re'tia

2006-08-28 16:32:48 · 17 answers · asked by Hercy M 2

I don't feel like killing myself or anything, but I have been feeling depressed for about a year now. I am overwhelmed with my 2 young children (even though I have a nanny/housekeeper to help 3 full days a week.), I don't feel like eating well, exercising, and generally making myself look nice. I have trouble getting going in the morning and generally lack energy for the entire day.

Is this depression? Should I try taking some antidepressants? Anyone have an experience like this?

2006-08-28 16:12:16 · 19 answers · asked by roomwithaview 3

First off, I am not trying to place my parental responsibility on my childrens teachers. But when I am not in the classroom all day with them, how am I to know what I need to do as a parent to make sure all assignments are done and turned, my kids don't misbehave in class, and that they are are track in school, if the teacher doesn't communicate with me. I sent a letter at the beginning of school to my step-sons teacher asking for her to inform me if she had any problems with him not doing homework. He just came to live with us 3 months ago and we were told by his mother that he had a problem not turning in homework at his last school. I also requested a list of weekly homework assignments so that I could ensure that he did them and turned them in. I recieved no response from her. Instead I got a note sent home saying she was giving him detention for not turning in 2 homework assignments. I finally had to write another letter and an e-mail to her, since I get nothing but a voicemail during school hours. She called me back, and was kinda rude, as if she had done nothing wrong. I questioned her if she got the first letter I sent and she said that she did. She then informed me that at the 5th grade level they did not send home assignment lists, cause the kids at that grade level needed to start being responsible for their homework. However, the punishment of after school detention was also punishing me, since I would have to be the one who took off work early to pick him up. I asked how I was suppose to enforce the idea of doing homework, if I was not even aware of what homework he had, since she would not give me a list. She finally said "Well, I guess that I could make an exception and get you a list of the assignments."

As a parent, I asked for suggestions and support from the teacher, and she didn't want to give it.

2006-08-28 15:43:41 · 24 answers · asked by LittleMermaid 5

My 2 year old daughter is allergic to foods with milk, egg and peanut. She loves to try new foods, and has loved eating the allergy free cake I have made for her. However, she has several nieces/nephews who will have/had birthday parties with cake/ice cream that she cannot eat. She recently went to a party where they had ice cream cake and she cried so bad because she couldn't eat any. Do I provide her own cake for every party or keep her home for every party until she understands more? Any support groups recommended for a very bummed out mom? :-(

2006-08-28 15:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by Ronni71 2

When i was out with my kids i so a mom with her two kids barefoot in the mall when it was raining and cool in the moring I let my kids go barefoot but not when it is raining out my kids had sandals on without socks and a sweatshirt and shorts

2006-08-28 15:28:19 · 24 answers · asked by get it 1

My sister never takes care of her kids. Everytime one of my family members would come and get them for the summer they come back under wieght with durty clothes smelling like cat piss. They have bruises on their legs and backs. They always say how their mom hits them and her boyfriend and they never want to go home. They don't see their original father because the my sisters boyfriend doesn't want them to. They are at my mothers house and Now she says that she can't come get them because she has no money. But she called me telling me that she brought a brand new computer. But she doesn't have any money to buy her kids school clothes. What should I do thats right for the kids. I'm not sure but I think she is using drugs. Theirs alot to it but I can't explian it all. to much to write. But I love my sis and I don't want to hurt her. But I love my nieaces and nephews to. Please someone help me !!!!!!!!!!

2006-08-28 15:13:06 · 19 answers · asked by lilly 1

2006-08-28 15:10:27 · 11 answers · asked by Moo moo I'm a chicken 4

I told them that if he doesnt tell them I will. This isn't something I ever expected from her. I really just need some advice on how to handle this situation. She was honest with me about it and while I can appreciate her honesty I can't allow this to continue.

2006-08-28 14:05:06 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-28 13:27:03 · 26 answers · asked by sweetz 1

Right now, my heart is set on naming my son (when i have one in the distant future) benji after the sytycd winner. He is currently like my biggest role model and i dont think that will change. but when i get older i may change my mind about naming him benji. My cousin wants to name her new baby after Carson Palmer and another football player whos first initial is J. They were gonna call the baby CJ. We don't really find this appropriate because a man named CJ tried to kill my sister. He also beat her up, and kidnapped her kids. And i don't think my cousin has considered this and i dont think she even remembers that this was the man's name. Who can we tell her that we would perfer he not name her son CJ without being rude? And do you see anything wrong with it since she is naming him after football players, not the criminal?

2006-08-28 13:13:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son is 2 1/2 yrs old here and he is a very hyper active little boy. Never sits still at home. Always moving around. Same if I were to bring him out. I just wonder how am I to tell my son what to do and what not when actullay does understands what I said but it seems that he sometimes pretends not to. Especially in public places where he prefers to wail out loud if he's not allowed to do stuffs or go to where he wants to be.

Please help!!!!

2006-08-28 13:02:29 · 9 answers · asked by SUE d 1 n only 1

hello, my names tasha im in a relationship and im 16 and my boyfriend is 16 and were madly inlove and we want a baby when were 19+ ...but i do have douts ... douts like not being the perfect or him leaing me

2006-08-28 12:29:06 · 2 answers · asked by I Love You Mancini x 1

You've tried talking to your child to explain the important of school, but that goes in one ear and out the other..how do you deal with one, without loosing your temper!

2006-08-28 12:26:48 · 20 answers · asked by meja01 1