both my older children were the youngest in their grade levels. My daughter was an excellent student but complained throughout her life about being the youngest. My...
My step daughter moved in when she was a senior in high school and husband only gave her loading dishwasher chore. She would watch me do all chores inside and out. I ...
So today is my oldest son's 18th birthday. Thereby I'm launched into yet another phase of motherhood before I'm ready for it. I suspect I will ease gently into this...
I have a 19 year old college student that lives at home.She pays for college herself and has several jobs. She does not have her own vehicle but uses ours as needed f...
My son has never been interested in doing anything to achieve anything. For as long as I can remember if he didn't do something perfect the first time he quits. He ...
Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with your kids leaving the nest for college.I am having a hard time with my baby being gone off to college.My baby has been...
I have 5 children. 4 stepchildren and my daughter. My children's ages are 22 (23 in Feb), 21 (Nov 30), 18 (Nov 20), 16 (Dec. 5) and 5 (Nov 24).
I was wondering...
I'm curious how other mothers handle feeling responsible for their childrens' happiness. I feel incredibly responsible because children don't ask to be born. It's o...
Hey Moms and Dads: Need stories of hope today. I could throttle my 18 yr old.
My youngest is going backwards in maturity at a time where he really needs to "...
Another question got me thinking about all the "needs" and "wants" of people over 18 (mostly out of HS). What do you feel is appropriate for an adult to receive from ...