Parenting - December 2006

My daughter's hampster just died and she doesnt understand that he will not be coming back because he died. She cried a couple times and seems to think that he will "get alive again tomorrow". What would be the best way to explain death to a 5 year old child without scaring her and bringing more tears on. It breaks my heart to see my little angel cry.

2006-12-10 17:57:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 17:16:56 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 17:12:30 · 33 answers · asked by brianlr2000 2

or harder?
I mean you dont have to ask anyone if (....)is ok to do, you dont need permission from the babies dad, you are the boss, you make all the descisions in your kids life.
Im not a single mom, but I think it would be easier as a single mom...esp, if your husband ALWAYS went against you like mine does...
Just to spite you.

2006-12-10 16:55:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you have a goal or objective in raising your child ? What values or aspect is most important for your consideration in raising a kid ?

2006-12-10 16:11:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 16:02:45 · 71 answers · asked by retorik75 5

What can we do for our children to give them the best chance for the future?

2006-12-10 15:50:31 · 11 answers · asked by PinkPrincessNerd 3

I'm twenty and my husband is twenty three. I was 17 when we bought the house. We have two children and live in a cape cod style house. It's 1 1/2 stories. It's a great neighborhood, but I think that it will be small for growing children. Our house is on 2 lots, and the neighborhood is growing,they are knocking down the older houses and building 250,000 to 350,000 dollar houses. I want to know what is a good age for us to buy a nicer two story house. What is a better age to buy a home 25, 28? We can afford a 1,000 mortgage a month. My parents bought their house at age 41. What would look better for us age wise for a mortgage lender to take us seriously. I have new credit and no problems. We have a great apr 5.75. Should we do a 40 yr term to save money? Or what? I don't know. Please help! Serious answers

2006-12-10 15:49:18 · 2 answers · asked by fourcheeks4 5

Do you think it's wrong to spank your child when he/she misbehaves in a public place? Do you become offended when you see a mother slap her child or spank him/her for a serious act of misbehavoir?

Please, elaborate on this question. Thanks.

2006-12-10 15:43:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do think is a good age to convert your child from a crib to a toddler bed???? any ideas i need help

2006-12-10 15:24:56 · 11 answers · asked by <3 mykiddos,mylife <3 4

hey all. I snuck outside last night and got busted by my dog. As expected I was to be punished but my dad took his belt off and said for me to lean over his lap and I refused. is getting whipped with a belt considered child abuse? I have never been whipped with a belt and it hurt like really really bad. as bad as to the point I shed a few tears.

2006-12-10 15:18:18 · 25 answers · asked by justinbowen2003 2

Our son comes home and tells me these things and he is not happy with his daddy I try to talk to him to let him know that what daddy is doing is not the right way to be. But how do I talk to my X husband to let him know he thinks I am trying to tell him who he can see and be with and I am putting things in our sons mind. I do not want to see our little one hurt he is only 4 and talks about things he should not have to worry about as a child.

2006-12-10 15:17:20 · 7 answers · asked by krisinfl2020 1

2006-12-10 15:06:34 · 29 answers · asked by kissmybum 4

2006-12-10 15:03:01 · 28 answers · asked by kissmybum 4

sometimes kids destroy your carpet by dropping food.

2006-12-10 14:54:29 · 27 answers · asked by annjilena 4

I posted a question yesterday about this, and I'm wondering if what I am doing is right. Today when I put him down for a nap, he climbed out of his crib. Without making a fuss, I put his mattress on the floor, laid him down and barracaded the door. Of course he didn't stay down, but he did stay in his room and play for hours (he didn't cry or call for me once) --he was exhausted when I initially laid him down, too. He did finally fall asleep on his mattress.
Well, tonight, he wanted nothing to do with his mattress on the floor. I tucked him in--business as usual, but this time he screamed and cried and climbed over the barracaded door (oh my) and came downstairs to find me. So, again, without fuss, I picked him up & took him back to his room, & I put the mattress back into his crib...he was asleep in a matter of minutes. I know in my heart he is not ready for a toddler bed & I'm sure he feels a sense of comfort in his crib, especially at night. *See Additional Details*

2006-12-10 14:49:39 · 17 answers · asked by єЖтяα ¢яιѕρψ 6

We were at mcdonalds and i had my 10 month old son in his carseat on the floor. This family next to us had 2 boys, being obnoxious and running around. Their parents didnt bother to tell them to behave. Then the boys got on the dirty floor and started rolling around. One of the boy rolled into my sons carseat and I yelled at him. Was I wrong or do I have every right to defend my baby?

2006-12-10 14:41:28 · 22 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

I am taking care of 3 girls. Their parents are away for 22 days. I am staying at their home with my 3 years daughter. Kids goes to school during the week days (8am to 3pm). They have sport to go (basket ball, soccer, gymnastique, skating) Friends are piking them up and diving them back home (I dont have a car). I eat here, they provide the food. I do what a mom do...Cleaning, cooking, laundry, puting the kids in bed. I play with them, bring them to the leisure center, more activities...So I am wondering how much I should get? Also we talked, the parents and I about a fly ticket in exchange...The lady works for air canada so she mentioned that I can have a fly ticket???? But say that the fly ticket is about 1000$ round trip...so I should get more money to do the diference????

2006-12-10 14:33:30 · 9 answers · asked by creena25 1

2006-12-10 14:05:31 · 13 answers · asked by Lola 2

A friend of mine is staying with us with her toddler. The kid grabs at everything and makes a mess like any kid does, but the mother doesn't watch him when he's doing it. We tell the kid off but he doesn't really listen as we aren't his parents. our house gets trashed and i really don't know how to politely ask my friend to pay more attention without making it a problem between our friendship. it is my duty to talk to her rather than my husband, who is getting really frustrated. today was the final straw kinda when i picked up a piece of the kid's poop off the floor, which my friend actually found really funny, coz i sniffed it to see what it was (it looked like some kind of walnut!!) anyway if anyone has any good suggestions on how to approach this nicely without falling out with my friend please let me know!!

2006-12-10 14:04:30 · 23 answers · asked by favershambles 3

does it mean during school hours? My sister is contesting her ticket and there were no children present. Does anyone know the details of that law?

2006-12-10 14:03:04 · 7 answers · asked by hypothetical 1

I am making baby shower invitation cards. The baby shower will be taken place at a cheap but decent buffet resturant. Do to funds, invitees would have to pay for their own meals. How would I word this information onto the invitation positively or elegantly?

2006-12-10 13:57:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-10 13:41:32 · 14 answers · asked by 2007 MOTHER, WIFE, DIVA 1

Went to the mall today and the amount of young children running up and down without parents near was amazing. Not to mention two what looked to be 6 year olds fighting, kids playing race the stroller, etc. What happened to parents watching with kids?

2006-12-10 13:23:11 · 16 answers · asked by kny390 6

he talks about it all the time

i am going to get a ciggarette let him smoke it and cough and throw up to teach him that it hurts to smoke

should i do this?

2006-12-10 13:09:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I fart quietly and drag it around the store for everyone to behold. I figure, "Jeez, its been 10 minutes and you haven't taken your child outside, I might as well be obnoxious too." When you ask, "How is a beautiful child like a fart?", I reply, "Hey, you made yours, I made mine too!!! We're both proud of what we made...except mine was immaculate conception and yours was not." When you say, "Hey, sometimes children are crabby...they just do that. They can't help it if they are children", I reply, "I see parents remove their rude children all the time, what's so special about yours?"

Seriously, we all know children are crabby sometimes, however, please try to be more considerate of others and I won't have to make you smell my butt. Thank you!!

2006-12-10 13:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by xxx 3

Ok- so we always have a messy clutter around the house and I am always trying to straighten it up, do the laundry, wash the dishes, and at the same time pack up my house because we are moving. At the same time I have 2 younge children and a newborn. My 4 year old is all of a sudden throwing tantrums, lying, not sharing, and today she threw her sister into the draws. My 2 year old is pinching, hitting, and screaming no. I am supposing that this is because they want my attention and this is the way to get it- at least that is the advice I seem to get from watching Super Nanny. So, my question is what do I do to get control of my children and the house?

2006-12-10 12:41:47 · 12 answers · asked by kelliemag 3

Okay, now that I've taken time to collect myself and call my mother, let me calm down and tell you what's going on.

We adopted my brother "Jess" about two or three months ago. Anyway, he came from an abusive background, and for awhile, it was rough around the house.

When I learned that my uncle had been abusing my brother (my real brother) and "Jess," I pulled a few strings, and to make a long story short, he's arrested.

He's been threatening my real brother ever since he was placed in prison - I don't know what kind of threats, but it was enough for my bro to admit he was freaked out. (He's 15.)

Now, my brother is three hours late past his cerfew, and we have recieved news that our uncle's broken out of jail. My brother asked a question to my dad, and my dad punched him.

Shortly after I asked a question here I called my mom, and she's on her way home. I'm scared that my broter was kidnapped but no search is going on. What should I do?

2006-12-10 12:37:28 · 9 answers · asked by I think... 6

I got pregnant at 16. I had the baby and my boyfriend lives with me and my family because he got kicked out of his house when he told his parents. I'm 17 now(in high school) and he's 19 and he still stands by my side. He has a part time job now and he goes to college part-time. Nick(my son)is 1month old. Should we keep him or give him up for adoption? My mom takes care of Nick while I'm at school and my parents support me. What should I do?

2006-12-10 12:30:08 · 14 answers · asked by samantha 3

2006-12-10 12:24:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous