Preparing Siblings: Tween

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Breast Cancer

D.B. asks from Washington DC

DIL has the cancer gene. Second time around. Will be having double mast. & reconstruction. It will be an 8 to 10 hour surgery.They are struggling over what to tell th...

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When Is a Mother's Helper Too Young?

K.B. asks from Indianapolis

I had a friend offer me her 9 yo little girl who is very mature and sweet and helps with her 3 yo. My daughter however, is 20m and my son 9m. I'm expecting a baby du...

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Kids Far Apart in Change / Parenting Perspectives / Rule Changes

C.. asks from Columbia

Ok – I would like some input on how to change rules/environment /parenting styles with an older kid once you realize that things should change. Part of this is pre...

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I Need Advice on How to Handle a Delicate Situation with a Friend

M.T. asks from Chicago

Hi, I'm new to Mamasource, but my friend has told me a lot about it. I'm writing today hoping I can get some advice on how to handle a situation with a friend of min...

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Raising a Teenager

S.D. asks from Phoenix

I am sure many of these questions went around. Sorry to repeat. When is it appropiate to start leaving your child home alone ? How do you prepare your 11 year old...

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Step Kids Are Disrespectful and Husband Is Unwilling to Punish Them.

R.S. asks from Las Vegas

We have been married and living together 15 days. We jumped into the marriage very quickly because we felt the relationship right so I am really just now getting to m...

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Need Advice on Down's Sydrome Screening

S.R. asks from St. Louis

Hi there! I am scheduled to have an amnio because I am 37 with my 4th pregnancy and my blood test and NT scan came back with a "greater risk" for Down's Syndrome. On...

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*A Little Long* Add/gifted Son Is Driving Me Crazy!

K.M. asks from Chicago

Our son is 10 almost 11, he does take meds for his ADD and they work pretty well. He has no chores and no responsibility. DH said it causes our son to much stress b...

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Teen Age Boy Not Eating Much

S.O. asks from San Antonio

Hi parents! My 17 year old son has not been eating much for about a year now. We are frustrated in that he has not gained weight. He is very frustrated in tha...

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Need Help! Husband Wants a separation.....Need Advice!

B.T. asks from Los Angeles

About a month ago, my husband suggested that we separate....I hate to use the "d" word. However, I've have not agreed and am pushing for us to at least try. We have...