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Do I Have to Babysit My Sister's Sniffly Kids?
Dear AdviceMama, My sister's kids seem to always have the sniffles. I feel awful turning her down when she wants me to watch them for her, but I worry that my kids will get sick if they come over. What should I do? Signed, Trying to Stay ...It's hard to turn down a sister in need, but it's tough feeling like you're inviting an invasion of germs into your home to contaminate you and your own kids.
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Grandson Won't Sleep in His Own Bed!
Dear AdviceMama, My 2-and-a-half-year-old grandson still sleeps in bed with his parents. My daughter and her husband have tried to put him in his own bed, but he still winds up in theirs. We are expecting another grandchild any day now and I think ...The last thing you want is to fuel sibling rivalry by "kicking him out" of his parents' bed just when a new baby arrives, without giving him time to comfortably transition to his own room.Do My Kids Have to Add Grandma and Uncle Joe to Their Facebook Page?
Dear AdviceMama, My high schoolers have Facebook pages. We have relatives that have "friended" them who they have added so as not to hurt feelings. My kids and I are not happy that these relatives are using Facebook to find out things about ...Although this appears to be a Facebook issue, it strikes me as also being about the fact that your relatives show a "cyber" interest in your kids, without demonstrating one in the "real" world.Does Shame Keep Parents From Telling Their Difficult Truths?
For years, Katie Granju's mommy blog, mamapundit, had a faithful audience of parents who enjoyed her musings on daily life with children. She shared things that every parent could relate to with humor and candor. But when her 18-year-old son died of ...Our 16-Year-Old Son Announced He is Gay
Dear AdviceMama, My 16-year-old son told me that he is gay. We are very involved in our church and he has always said he wanted to go into ministry and possibly be a youth pastor, so this really threw me for a loop. What do I do now? Signed, ...AdviceMama offers a few words to this mom whose pastor-to-be son just came out of the closet.How Can I Get My Son to Brush His Teeth?
Dear AdviceMama, When it's time to brush his teeth, my son always puts up a fight. What should I do? Signed, Dental Dilemma Dear Dental Dilemma, Your son doesn't like to brush his teeth for the same reason he probably doesn't like to do ...Do your kid's grimy teeth and rank breath have you worrying about his future social life? Find out how to get him on the dental hygiene bandwagon.Are We Really Raising a Generation of Nincompoops?
Today's parents are raising a generation of children who, while remarkably tech savvy, are at risk of losing a grip on fundamental life skills, according to a recent article by Associated Press writer Beth Harpaz. Harpaz refers to 7-year-olds who ...My Son Is Awful to His Younger Sister. What Can I Do?
Should I Keep Loaning Money to My Adult Daughter?
Dear AdviceMama, I've loaned $5,000 to my grown daughter (she's in her 40s). She has also borrowed money from her sister and stepmother in the last year and a half. She has two homes, one that she and her family live in and a vacation home in the ...You tell your teenager that the money tree in the backyard has stopped growing and they're on their own the next time their bank account nears zero. Then your teenager is hungry, and the money tree sprouts a new branch. And then your teenager turns 40. AdviceMama has just the answer for one mom who needs to cut her adult daughter off before there are no leaves left for herself.My 17-Year-Old Is Drifting Away! What Should I Do?
Dear AdviceMama: I have a 17-year-old daughter and I sometimes feel like we're drifting apart. We used to be close, but not so much now. Is this just a part of growing up? Do I just give her the space she needs? Signed, Sad Mom Dear Sad ...It's been 17 years since the umbilical cord was cut for this mom, but she doesn't know how to handle her teen drifting away. AdviceMama's heard this one before and offers advice on how to adjust.How Can I Get My Child to Do His Best on His Homework?
I don't want to speak in absolutes, but I can say with reasonable certainty that there aren't more than a handful of children who actually like doing homework. Kids are wired to enjoy the moment, and generally speaking, answering questions ...Even if your kid hates doing homework, there are ways to ensure they are doing their best.Ex-Husband Only Calls Daughter Twice a Year and She's Furious!
Dear AdviceMama, My 8-year-old daughter has not seen her father for over three years. After our divorce he just picked up and moved across the country. He only calls my daughter on her birthday and Christmas. She is hurt and very angry with her ...'I'm Not Going to School and You Can't Make Me!'
As the new school year begins, more than a few children are struggling with first day jitters. Some may go so far as to dig in their heels, refusing to even get on the bus when the dreaded day arrives, leading to escalating punishments and bribes ...Six Ways to Help Kids Adjust to a New Teacher
Some children naturally embrace change, eagerly weaving new people into their lives. But many kids form attachments slowly and cautiously, making the challenge of bonding with a new teacher an additional stressor when the school year begins. Every ...My 7-Year-Old is Getting Kicked Off the School Bus for Misbehavior!
Dear AdviceMama, My 7-year-old is very cranky most of the time. Time outs and taking things away from her don't seem to work. She got kicked off the school bus and sometimes has to sit in the school office at recess. I had her treated for ADHD and ...
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