Parenting - February 2007

My husband is due to go to Afghanistan for 6 months two weeks before our second baby is due. I will have to give birth without him but what really worries me is the subsequent 5 months. I know there are lots of single parents out there, but I'd be really grateful for advice as to how to cope. I don't have any familt members living close by and while I know I can ask them and friends to help out, I know I'll be on my own for a lot of the time. I want to enjoy my toddler and the new baby but I'm really worried I'll just end up getting run into the ground. I'd be really grateful to hear of others' experiences and how they coped.

2007-02-10 09:52:56 · 29 answers · asked by babyalmie 3

I am putting together a book of sorts for my daughter at her graduation, these are the poems that are intermittently going to be throughout the book, which includes pictures of her from infanthood to adulthood. It is not a scrapbook however, anyways...thoughts on the poems?

But I did kiss you in the night
and chased away your nightmares;
and I made up stories and songs
that made you laugh full and strong,
and most times I was there for you
and recognized, most clearly
that facing you is facing me.


And I encouraged you to claim your life
and fight like hell for your right to be;
and the best gift I could ever give to you
was to say "yes" to your dreams
that were not my own.

Margaret Sloan-Hunter from "Passing"



Never grow a wishbone, daughter,
where your backbone ought to be.

Clementine Paddleford



I wrapped you in protection, yet each time telling myself
"teach her to clad herself in armor and be brave
I must remember to love her enough to let her fall."

Donna Green

2007-02-10 09:50:24 · 4 answers · asked by juniormintsrock 2

2007-02-10 09:42:57 · 19 answers · asked by amanda l 1

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Love is patient.
Love is kind.
It does not brag.
It is not proud.
It is not rude.
It does not look out for its own interest.
It does not keep track of wrongs.
Love is not happy with evil.
But it is full of joy when the truth is spoken.
It always protects.
It always trusts.
It never gives up.
Love never fails.

2)
Do unto others as you would have done to YOU.

3)
A parent will make mistakes, as you~ the child will. I will not let my pride deny my mistakes.

4)
You will NOT hide your mistakes, because you NEED NOT FEAR ME.

5) WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY to PROTECT against the things I can NOT protect you FROM.

Love, MOM and DAD


Children Learn What They Live (1998)
by Dorothy Law Nolte (1924 - 2005)

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

2007-02-10 09:30:53 · 4 answers · asked by Tiffany 3

I am pregnant with my second child ( it's a boy!) and I was wondering if anyone knew what it would take to become a Mary Kay consultant? I have gone to some of the meetings before, and I'm interested in it. Also, I was wonding if anyone has done it, if you really do make money doing it? Or if it would be a waste of my time? I would love to be able to choose the hours I work and still have time with my kids, but lets face it. Mamma needs to bring home some money too :) So anyone with any info would be a big help? Also, if you know of any other companies that are good I would like to learn about them too, like Avon, or the "sleep over" parties would be fun. Which do you think would be better? Sorry so many questions, I'm just really curious. Thanks! you can contact me at skritz666@yahoo.com if you have real info that will help, no spam e-mails though please!

2007-02-10 09:17:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think yes and no, and here's why.

Love is patient.
Love is kind.
It does not brag.
It is not proud.
It is not rude.
It does not look out for its own interest.
It does not keep track of wrongs.
Love is not happy with evil.
But it is full of joy when the truth is spoken.
It always protects.
It always trusts.

It never gives up.
Love never fails.

2)
Do unto others as you would have done to YOU.

3)
A parent will make mistakes, as you~ the child will. I will not let my pride deny my mistakes.

4)
You will NOT hide your mistakes, because you NEED NOT FEAR ME.

5) WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY to PROTECT against the things I can NOT protect you FROM.

Love, MOM and DAD

2007-02-10 09:13:31 · 13 answers · asked by Tiffany 3

i have school tomoro but im sick but my parents wont let me not go to school what should i do?

2007-02-10 09:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by asem a 1

I heard on the radio the other day that two women were arrested and put in jail because their kids missed too many days of school. I found this ludicrous! I mean what are the kids going to do while their Mom is in jail? Who is really being punished? Also, were there ligitimate reasons why the kids missed school? And what about the father? Do we just pick on the Mother and forget about the Dad? Is the Mother always the one to blame?What if the Mother works? I guess there are allot of things I am still wondering about. I just think it is ridiculous, unless the parents were deliberately telling their kids not to go to school. I am just curiously as to what others think on this topic.

2007-02-10 08:53:50 · 16 answers · asked by Vicki C 1

Sigh...here is the problem. Just found out my 8 year daughter been viewing porn..very hard core. and I just found out that her 10 year male cousin been having"sex" under the blankets in her bedroom..tjhis been on gonig for the last few days. she is to shy to tell us where he been toching her, but he has been. Want to call the authorities but to scared CPS will take her away and get us in trouble for this. what should I do?

2007-02-10 08:32:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 08:19:16 · 10 answers · asked by shiningStar 2

2007-02-10 07:32:13 · 23 answers · asked by Direktor 5

toy guns ?? I really dislike seeing little boys(usually) playing around pretend shooting with those awful toys . Although i have 4 girls i would never agree to my son having one . Sorry for being a spoilsport its just something that bothers me .. Before anyone has a go , i know most of these little boys won`t end up being criminals etc ..

2007-02-10 07:31:04 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend wants me to go to a party tonight but i cant because my mom INSISTS i got to church with her..how do i get out of church and go to the party instead?

2007-02-10 07:22:14 · 13 answers · asked by amanda v 1

I homeschool and I hear this all the time.. I couldnt do that.. I cant wait for my kids to go to school.. I dont have the paitence to be around them all day... and complain about summer vacations and such..

2007-02-10 06:52:46 · 8 answers · asked by TheyCallMeMom 3

2007-02-10 06:37:35 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

and got kicked in face which broke his nose, his friends were scared and left him at hte field(we live on moor) an fell unconscious , hence hyperthrmis, thanks to everyone who was sympathetic, SOME WERENT!!!!

2007-02-10 06:31:56 · 5 answers · asked by carol38drighlington 1

2007-02-10 06:27:28 · 13 answers · asked by honeymaid 1

he has been dscharged from hosital but is still very tired. does he need to take extra care and wrap up warm etc

2007-02-10 06:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by carol38drighlington 1

My neighbor has a 9 month old son and about once a week...I see her go out for about 20 minutes...without the baby. she is going to the cornor grocery store cause when she comes back, she has bags from that shopping center. I know the baby naps during a certain time and it is in that time slot that she goes out so she is leaving the baby asleep alone for 20 minutes...should i call the cops or leave it alone?

2007-02-10 06:05:04 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-10 06:01:20 · 21 answers · asked by Captain705 1

2007-02-10 05:50:27 · 15 answers · asked by M G 1

2007-02-10 05:18:39 · 27 answers · asked by tomsmom21282 1

my darling husband has left me with 6 kids who are all playing up. i'm only mum to 3 and although i love them all dearly i'm seriously cracking up

2007-02-10 05:17:16 · 16 answers · asked by katrina c 2

is it really that bad to name him after his dad? we want to name our son after his father and since dad's name starts with "C" we'd call him C.J.

2007-02-10 05:11:45 · 16 answers · asked by hurley_ap 1

How can I gently dicipline my boyfriend's 11 year old son?
I need advice on how to say no without feeling mean, and how to provide little guidances on things that a single father doesn't notice, and I can't look past. Like picking his nose, talking with a mouthful of food, and respecting other people's things. I also need to set certain privacy boundaries. I just feel very uncomfortable telling him what to do, even though I am the "adult in charge" every night when his dad is at work.
I'm 24, I'm now living with them, and it's a big change for me (and everyone concerned). I do a lot around the house, and a little appreciation goes a long way, but the child doesn't openly show any, and it's frustrating. That's a big issue for me, the lack of appreciation.
My boyfriend is very open when I bring up issues, but I would hate to bring nit-pickey things up every single day. I want to be able to handle these little things, but still let him deal with the heavy parenting.

2007-02-10 05:10:29 · 14 answers · asked by mich 3

My ex who is the father of my 5 year old daughter is balking at paying $100 a month in child support, because he now has a newborn with his new wife and is supporting her 3 year old child from a previous relationship. I make more money than he does, so he figures he shouldn't have to pay for our daughter. He is obligated to pay $25 a week in child support or he gets supoenaed to court. He hasn't paid anything since December and the court has sent him a letter to appear in court. He had the gall to call me and accuse me of filing paperwork against him! I didn't file anything - the courts are just following procedure. Why does he think he shouldn't have to pay support anymore!

2007-02-10 05:09:31 · 11 answers · asked by Pink1967 4

I'm working on building an educational website for children what are some subjects and technical subjects that mothers would like their children to learn

2007-02-10 04:59:07 · 6 answers · asked by groundbrandon 3

I just read a question and some answers regarding children born out of wedlock. I myself was raised by a single mom and I loved it then, and i love it now. In hindsight I can look back and say, it couldn't have been any better for me, my brother agrees. Yet some people are saying that all kids raised by single parents are going to hate the parent in the end for not giving them a father. I personally had a father, and chose not to see him, still choose not to see him. The other question then would be, why do all these people assume that kids are being raised by their mothers, their are single fathers out there as well. As one person said, "if the woman would not spread her legs for just anyone there wouldn;t be all these kids out of wedlock." Does the same apply for those that are being raised by single dads, as in if Dad had just kept it in his pants. Or is just another one of those lovely double standards?

2007-02-10 04:32:34 · 12 answers · asked by juniormintsrock 2

My daughter wieghs 70 lbs. Just wondering the wieght in wich she no longer needs one.

2007-02-10 04:14:32 · 5 answers · asked by mark r 1

2007-02-10 03:49:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous