Preparing Siblings: Older Child

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Those with 2 Under 2- I Need Some Advice

A.M. asks from New York

Hi ladies. I am pregnant with my 3rd (due in April). My 2nd is 18 months now and will be 20 months when this one is born. My questions is how to prepare my 18mo for t...

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Age Appropriate Responsibilities...

S.W. asks from Richmond

My 9 year old step daughter is coming to live with us this summer. While she lived with her mom, she was responsible for way more than what a 9 year old should be (c...

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I Am an Ill Single Mother of a 6 Year Old... What Happens to My Son When I Die?

S.D. asks from Miami

I want my mother and my Aunt to be my sons Guardian in the event of my passing. I have cancer and other compounded problems. I have no idea what to do. His father aba...

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Having Another Child After a Loss....

S.R. asks from Flagstaff

My husband and I lost our son shortly after birth on July 28th, 2006. He had what is called non immune hydrops(kinda like RH factor). The doctors told us that it was ...

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Should My Children Attend a Funeral

S.P. asks from Tulsa

My grandfather, whom I was extremely close with, died this morning. The funeral will be early next week and it is in another state. My question is, should my childr...

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Adoption - Should I Agree?

R.G. asks from Washington DC

My daughter is 8 years old and has no siblings. When she was younger, I wanted to have another child, but my hubby was adamantly against it. He did not want anymore...

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C-section / 3.5 Y Old Daughter Hospital Visit.

B.C. asks from Tampa

Hello moms, I would appreciate some advice if the older sibling should meet the baby in the hospital or skip the hospital visit? We don't have any family close by, s...

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I Love My Son but He Is Annoying.

J.D. asks from San Francisco

I love my 10 year old but he is annoying. I don't know how to help him without damaging his self esteem. He likes to be the class clown and is always trying to be f...

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Dyslexic and Irlen Tendencies

L.A. asks from Houston

My 9 year-old son, who struggles with reading but does very well in math, was recently diagnosed with dyslexic and Irlen tendencies. After further testing, they said...

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Answering an 8 Yr Olds Questions

C.J. asks from Pocatello

My 8 year old daughter keeps asking me questions that I just don't know how to answer: ex) what is a virgin? what are tampons for? Plus tons of other stuff. I feel as...