Older Child: Simplicity

89 articles
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Is My Daughter Being Materialistic or Is This Normal for Tweens?

M.R. asks from Philadelphia

My latest shopping experience with my eleven year old DD was... Not what I expected. So, we had planned a day for just us two to go shopping. As usual, I drove her to...

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Do We Need a Stroller....?

C.H. asks from Denver

We are preparing to welcome our first child and are debating on whether we will need a stroller for our little one. The questions we keep asking ourselves is "When wo...

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One Birthday Party or Two

S.J. asks from Mobile

This is planning a bit far in advance, but my son's birthday is only 2 days before my due date for the next baby to arrive. Since their birthday's will only be 2 days...

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Am I Making Parenting Too Hard? I Don't Know What I Am Doing.

C. asks from Minneapolis

I am feeling like I just don't know what I am doing when it comes to parenting. I was never a "kid person", but everyone told me that when you have kids of your own,...

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Advice on a Bassinet?

T.B. asks from Nashville

Hello I am about to bring a new baby home and need advice on the best place for a newborn to sleep? I am a new Mom and am not sure about the best options as there ar...

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Did You Like/love Your Engagement Ring or Did You Fake It?

K.B. asks from Chicago

My daughter, age 14, saw my wedding rings so I explained the whole engagement thing to her. I told her about when her dad proposed and how shocked I really was. I add...

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Saving My Marriage

G.D. asks from Flagstaff

i love my husband, we've been together for 5/6 years, with his 2 kids and my 2 kids full time. we did not have our first fight until after a year of being together. ...

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Best Baby Shower Gift You Received

J.B. asks from San Antonio

I am invited to a baby shower for a woman who's first child goes to school and after-school care with my own children. Her first son is six and she is pregnant again...

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Why Always TWO Children? What's Wrong with Just One???

A.S. asks from Dallas

I'm a first time mom at age 44. I never thought I'd have children b/c of my age and then....Mr. Wonderful showed up! My little man is now 14 months old. I can't te...