Parenting - October 2006

take my children to events if they are in her care? My children attend boy an girl scouts and the meetings sometimes fall on nights that they are in her care. Would it be too pushy to ask her to take them to the meetings at 6:30 pm - 7:45pm. I leave work to pick my children up from her at 7:30pm. The sitter lives around the block from where the meetings are held, and she will still have my two year old in her possesion. My sitter is also about 66 yrs old and she admitted to driving the kids to the park and letting the kids play while she watches (and reads her books) from the car. I worry b/c my older kids might be ok, but my two yr old needs direct supervision. Also b/c of her age she dosen't help the kids w homework (she claims she isn't that smart) and when i get home it is usually too late to do homework and my kids school is strict about hm work so I end up doing the work so my kids won't get in trouble.

2006-10-27 15:37:50 · 16 answers · asked by nene 3

I see all these questions asked about medical situations with an infant. There are also a lot of "Why can't I get pregnant?". What I want to know, is it really that difficult to make a visit to a doctor? Hell a phone call is even easier. It also scares me to know that some of the mothers on here take advice about medical situations. Don't these women realise that they may be talking to someone who has told them the WRONG dosage of medication to give a child? So, for MEDICAL questions, who's better to ask; a doctor or a yahoo answers participant?

2006-10-27 15:36:58 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have four month old twin boys and I spend my day up and down feeding her, the twins, changing them, cleaning, washing, a bit of time here and there on the internet, cooking, etc... She's 3 and she wants me to play with her, or go outside and when I do, (usually, not always) one of the twins cries, or needs to be fed, or needs a diaper change. SHe's mostly happy but sometimes she cries a little more and is just calling me. Do you think this could have long term effects on her or am I over reacting??

2006-10-27 14:11:46 · 22 answers · asked by Queen Momma 2

I've been in my kid's father for 6 yrs and he has a 7 yr old daughter from b4 me. And I've been in her life since she was a year. She calls me mom but she recently just started living with us full time and prior to living with us she lived with her aunt for 2 yrs(thats a diff story) But her aunt daddy's sis always whats the 7 yr old and neglects the 2 her brother and me have. And our children want to be with her to. And there better behaved then the 7 yr old as well. But she always asks if the 7yr old can stay the week end but never the younger ones. It upsets me because my children cry when she comes to get the older one. So I decided since she shows favoritiziam toward the older one I'm not going to put my children through any emotional pain because of her actions. Her father lets her go with her aunt. But has agreed not to let her see the younger ones. I dont feel she should be allowed to see any of them if she wants to act like that because the only ones getting hurt are my kids.

2006-10-27 14:01:41 · 8 answers · asked by Louisa F 2

2006-10-27 13:21:10 · 26 answers · asked by michael h 1

We are seriously considering adoption and would like to hear from those who have been through the process - either adoptive parents or adopted children. Of course if you have experience in some other way please feel free to share your thoughts too.
Thanks

2006-10-27 12:52:44 · 5 answers · asked by aina 2

yes or no, why is okay but not needed.
if you are adopted and have found your birth parents you'r welcom to share yur story

2006-10-27 12:40:52 · 15 answers · asked by Why Does It Do That? 1

I have 3 little boys and would like one more....I like to have them close together but my hubby says he wants to wait a while or maybe not have any more at all (stress at job, etc.) I wish I could convince him. Have any of you had a similar situation and what did you do?

2006-10-27 11:50:03 · 11 answers · asked by 4in5yearsMom 3

2006-10-27 10:53:20 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter's name is Aurora, it means the Goddess of the Dawn, since I was pregnant she always woke up at the crack of the dawn. I told my husband's family about her name and they retalated by saying it's too hard, that is doesn't sound good, and that your sister in law who is 12 can't say it and tried to make me feel bad. I didn't want a typical name like theirs. My name is Katrina, and I wanted a name that would be as beautiful as my daughter. I told them to use names like rory or rora if they couldn't say Aurora. I'm Spanish so I can roll the r's off my tongue very well. The only thing they call her is Baby girl or peanut, and that might confuse her, I'm the only one saying Aurora to her. I gave up her middle name which is susan which I dislike a lot because my husband's mother's name was susan and she passed, What should I say to these family member's about her name, If you won't say her name don't say anything at all?

2006-10-27 10:43:31 · 31 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

My twin , I and some friends were thinking about openIng something like that in the summer for $ 5 .00 a month .

2006-10-27 10:34:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have two grandsons having a realy hard time going to there mothers on there weekend visits i what to help them as much as i can

2006-10-27 10:27:36 · 6 answers · asked by helen l 2

2006-10-27 10:23:32 · 21 answers · asked by Mike S 7

I need advice. I am a proud mother of a two (almost three) year old little boy. I am currently engaged to a wonderful (who is not my son's father) man. we have been together for two years and have been engaged for about four months. Well...I'm pregnant! I'm so happy but yet so scared for two reasons. one reason being my son. the other being a single mother again if things don't work out. I've been here before. But the second reason doesnt concern me as much because I trust that we can work through these things because we communicate so well now. So i guess my main concern and question is will my son adjust ok to a new baby?? Will he feel left out?? Or am i over reacting? He is so clingy and wants to be under me all the time and i give in so easily because i love him so much and we enjoy letting him know that he is loved.
HELP!!!

2006-10-27 10:18:55 · 10 answers · asked by cutiepie 1

My 8 month old niece will not take a bottle since her first formula which she was allergic to. She will now not drink soya milk or breast milk from a bottle although she had breast milk from a bottle previously.

2006-10-27 10:09:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a maitance order that he has been impuned to pay. however, he does not. Here in canada we have a system called maitenance enforcement program. however: because he lives with friends and does not work for very long periods of time: MEP says that they cannot find him. I've tried to convince them to activly search for him but they say that they don't have that kind of manpower. Visitation apparently is a seperate issue that i'm not pushing, because honestly i don't think that i could handle being around him for hours every week.
Thank you all for your imput. it helps to know that I'm thinking clearly. I don't like to be colored by emotion but I can't help it. I want (my baby) to have a stable home life, but i also want him safe. So no, I don't think I'll allow him to present himself to my bb.

So... What's a nice way to tell him no? that will make him reconsider the life he's leading but still leaves the possibilty of visitation open for later... when he's "better" well, clean.

2006-10-27 09:45:52 · 2 answers · asked by Dana B 1

Why is it that the last child gets away with everything? I qm the oldest and I cought hell growing up, my little sister get's away with everything that I used to get smacked for. The same thing is going on with my kids. My youngst child has a problem with throwing things but I kind of let it go, cause truth be told.....He has a good arm!

2006-10-27 09:38:47 · 10 answers · asked by Mohogany Brown 1

I have a 2 year old son, with a man who (up till this point) didn't want anything to do with us. Now he comes back, he wants visitation. but no responsibility, no financial aid, and no strings.
we've had problems in the past with his drug use and stealing, (i don't know why i dated him in the first place) and i dont know if this has trully stopped or if he's just hiding it. So far I've given him pictures... but I don't know what to say when he asks me if he can come over... except to say not until his court date is over.
Is there nothing else i can do?

2006-10-27 09:25:04 · 13 answers · asked by Dana B 1

I'm not just talking about intelligence, but emotional I.Q. as well. If so, do you have any evidence to support this? I do not believe that spanking is an effective parenting tool. It affects kids cognitive problem solving abilities among their peers. Some turn into manipulative, dominating adults.

I do not define spanking as an attention -getting swat. I'm referring to a series of swats.

2006-10-27 09:22:23 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

About the birds and bees with kids.? I have a 9yr boy and 8yr girl we havent ever talked about it, my son has asked how do babies get out and I told him from the womens vagina and thats all he said my daughter hasn't asked anything.. I have been told wait until they ask you, but I am not sure about that cause what if they dont and learn from someone else who gets it wrong?? My sister has kids the same age and they know everything about everything sex,periods,kissing, etc etc... I haven't even told my daughter about her getting her period...

I am a little scared as well I learned everything from reading a book or listening to my brothers cause my mom and dad NEVER talked to us about it, they said live and learn make your own mistakes..

So I am just curious when I should start and how much do I let them know?? Thank you

2006-10-27 09:15:20 · 10 answers · asked by Alexis221 4

The little boy I watch likes to play with barbies. Could this mess him up in some way? I mean dressing them up and seeing them without clothes.

2006-10-27 08:54:46 · 35 answers · asked by 9th Life 1

my 3 yr old nephew asked me where "burgers come from.... i dont know how to answere him..help

2006-10-27 08:38:35 · 6 answers · asked by happy happy 1

2006-10-27 07:54:25 · 4 answers · asked by Judy C 1

I work full time, and my mom watches my son and hes 3 months.... is it normal to feel bad leaving him everyday?? b/c when u think about it he spends most of his time at her house with her, and when I get home at 5, I only spend 3 to 4 hours with him, and then he’s off to bed..... Does he still know me as "mom"???? Is anyone else going through the same thing?? why do i feel so horrible????

2006-10-27 07:49:53 · 14 answers · asked by hotsoccergal0310 1

My daughter will be 14 months old when my son is born. We are thinking we will give him the crib and move my daughter into a toddler bed. Will she be too young at that time, or should it be ok by then?

2006-10-27 07:40:51 · 15 answers · asked by Diane A 2

they know mommy is not well but how can I tell them that I have cancer stage IV. They are 12,11 and 10 yrs old. Is it right to tell them any way?

2006-10-27 06:48:14 · 28 answers · asked by solstice 2

He had habbit of holding my breast or to keep a hand on it while sleeping. He is 7 years now. I tried my best to let him sleep separately but he cries at night. As I am divorced and we two are alone at home, initially I did not notice much but now I found him playing with my breast when he is awoke in morning.

2006-10-27 06:41:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had my first child at 28, second at 30, third at 38 and forth at 41!
I find I have a lot more time for my children as I get older, When I was younger I was always so worried about them all the time, now I seem to have a confidence I didn't have when I was younger! I am also still fit enough to go to the park etc etc etc!

2006-10-27 06:23:58 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

He sticks up for himself after being shoved several times and gets suspended for three days. He doesn't, as far as I know, ever start a fight with someone.

2006-10-27 06:14:37 · 9 answers · asked by chara 2

Our 17 year old teenage son is totally out of control. He moved back in with his father and I When he was 14 due to a bad situation back home with him mother. He was left alone for a week at a time. He did horrible in school getting D's and F's. We took away privelages and grounded him sometimes months on end. He has been caught sleeping with 14 year old girls and to top it all off will disappear for days at a time and then come home like nothing has happened. He burns himself and has lost a lot of weight. He is 6 foot and only weighs maybe 145. He dropped out of school because either his friends did or graduated. They are all moving away. We tried to get him counseling and he ran away. We now think he is using drugs and he has refused a drug test. We want to kick him out. He will turn 18 in a few months. We are at our wits end and are desperate for any advice. Our son is on self destruct and we cant even force a drug test per the law of our state without HIS (?!?!?!) consent. HELP!

2006-10-27 06:13:40 · 22 answers · asked by mshellrosie 3