My son is 2.5 yo. From the beginning, I did not want to lie to him. I was planning on doing the whole "spirit of Santa Claus" thing. Unfortunately, with input from...
I married my husband in 2000 and I have accepted his two daughters with love and we see them every other weekend. I have 4 children of my own which my husband has acc...
My husband and I have never done any extraneous gift-giving for our kids on Easter, Valentine's Day, Halloween, etc and I have never though differently of it until I ...
Hi All:
I realize this varies from family to family, but I was wondering how other families include their extended family into their childrens' lives. Growing up,...
I am happily married with three kids (8, 6, 3). When did you stop going home for the holidays?? how did you decide when your extended family was/is toxic and no long...
Mamas, I need some advice! Every year at this time I feel I have to choose between my husband and my family (mom, dad, sis). My sister has claimed Thanksgiving as "he...
Hi Moms -
I saw a piece on the news that gave me this idea. Unfortunately I don't remember all the details. I want to interview and help my husband's grandma wr...
Anyone been in this situation? What sort of "responsibilities" were expected or asked of you? If the bulk of the family (extended and otherwise) only have limited rel...
Growing up, we always had HUGE family dinners, both my mom and my dad have large families, and each celebrated with the entire extended family so we could always coun...
My husband in I are taking the day off for my sons first birthday. We are going to spend the day with him and take him to the zoo. Then the following weekend we are...
