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Updated Nov 24, 2024
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Advise on How to Handle the Holidays

November 02, 2009 by Becky P. - Westminster, MD

My husband wants to go several hundred miles away for Thanksgiving to visit his extended family. It is basically thei...

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Father in Law Wants to Come Visit in a Few Weeks

June 08, 2008 by Kimberly N. - Conroe, TX

My FIL wants to cfome visit in a few weeks. He is going to a conference in Florida then is going to drive here to Tex...

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Mom Vs. Grandmom

October 28, 2009 by Amberlou - Leander, TX

I don't know if this is a question, so much as a search for validation. Or, if necessary, a bonk on the head? My ...

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How Soon Is Too Soon to Take a Newborn Out?

October 27, 2009 by Joanne R. - Delavan, WI

I am wondering what is the average in taking a newborn out around people? I believe I waited atleast 2-3 weeks, and t...

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Grandma Trying to Play Guilt Trips.

October 27, 2009 by Toni M. - Lake Oswego, OR

So, this is my perspective of the situation. I feel my mother is being unreasonable when it comes to my two boys. I f...

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Would You Let Your Baby's Grandparents Take Him on a Vacation Without You?

October 25, 2009 by Mary P. - Chicago, IL

My mother-in-law lives in the flat downstairs from ours and takes care of our 1-year-old while my husband and I are a...

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New Grandma Needs a Name

October 25, 2009 by mom A. - Pasadena, TX

I'm going to be a grandma for the first time and have no idea what my "grandma name" should be. The other grandma is...

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Family Drama

September 28, 2009 by Loretta L. - Walnut Creek, CA

My mother and grandmother are living with me because they can’t afford living on their own. My husband and I have be...

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Gift Idea to Say Thank You to Great Grandpa

October 23, 2009 by dee n. - Kansas City, MO

my grandpa is about to be 93 and has started a college fund for my daughter. He's given money to set aside for colle...