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Updated Nov 24, 2024
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Need a Gift Idea to Announce 2Nd Pregnancy to Grandparents

November 12, 2006 by Julianne S. - Plainfield, IL

I am pregnant with my 2nd child and due in April. My husband and I have decided to announce the pregnancy to the gra...

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How to Handle a Saftey Issue W/tact?

December 09, 2008 by C W. - Evanston, IL

Hello all! So I just learned that my SIL purchased a lap-shoulder belt booster seat for my just-turned-2 y.o. niece....

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How Do You Tell Your Mom You Don't Trust Your Dad??

February 08, 2009 by cara a. - Downers Grove, IL

I am trusting in you mamas for some help in a very sensitive topic. My heart is literally pounding as I compose this ...

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Raising Our Nephew

August 19, 2006 by Stacy C. - Cortland, IL

My husband and I have been raising our nephew for over 6 years. The father lives in AZ and the mother lives about 40 ...

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Brother and SIL Are Badmouthing Me and My Husband on Facebook

January 27, 2009 by Mom o. - Chicago, IL

I am very annoyed! My brother and SIL (husband's sister) are badmouthing us on FB...they seem to think it is pure fun...

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Future Mother-in-law Is Ruining My Relationship with My Future Husband!

September 02, 2008 by jenessa l. - McHenry, IL

My mother in law thrives on driving me crazy! I swear that I am not exagerating! I am very particular about what my...

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Favortism

January 12, 2009 by Mommy R. - Crystal Lake, IL

I need some advice. My son and his cousin are 8 months apart(both under age 2). My mother in law shows obvious favort...

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Ils Too Old/sick to Care Properly for Special Needs Niece and Nephew...

April 08, 2008 by Jessica R. - Toulon, IL

I have been told since the FIRST DAY I MET MIL, by her, that "ONE Day, when something happens to FIL and I , you four...

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Should I Expect More from My Siblings?

December 02, 2007 by Stephanie P. - Gilberts, IL

Hello, I had a baby 6 months ago and two of my siblings (brothers) have never come to see him. They both live prett...

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Am I a Bad Parent?

March 25, 2008 by missie U. - Rochelle, IL

I have a 7 year old step son who is defiant and showing alot of problem signs. My husband and I just got married an...