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Gifts and "Regrets" for Social Invitations

L.R. asks from Detroit

We've had a big year for hosting social functions. My husband's daughter got married in the spring and we hosted one of her showers and, of course, the wedding. My ...

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Thank You Notes for Children's Birthday Presents?

M.H. asks from Dallas

I am just curious if you have your children write thank you notes for their birthday presents (or if you write them if they are too young). I always have but find th...

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Demanding Respect and Not Giving Any in Return

T.H. asks from Norfolk

one of the first memories i have of this woman was of her "telling" me that from then on i would call her Mrs Audrey or Mrs Holmes. i was taken aback and felt like i...

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RSVP Question:

K.K. asks from Phoenix

I sent out evites for a large party I am hosting. Less than a 1/3 have responded. The deadline to RSVP is in a couple days. Is it acceptable to re-send the evite o...

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My 3/Y Is Impolite

E.F. asks from San Francisco

My three-year old son doesn’t like saying hello to other people. We all give a cheery greeting when we meet someone I know and we also ask our son to do so. However...

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How Does One Teach Kids to Pay Attention to People over Tv or the Computer?

F.B. asks from New York

Mamas- This is a case of making sure my children prove better than my husband in this regard. In my family of origin, if someone spoke to you, regardless of what ...

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Inviting Themselves Over?

J.C. asks from Anchorage

Earlier today my kids asked to have their friend over for a play date, and I told them no because I do not want company today. Well, a few moments ago the phone ring...

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End of Playdate Chaos

C.W. asks from Portland

Every playdate ends with someone not wanting it to end, stalling, rolling around on the floor, crying, hanging onto the other kids legs, begging to borrow toys, etc. ...

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How Is It That We Are So Judgmental as a Society and Yet, Our Morals Are Loose?

S.K. asks from Kansas City

I raised my oldest 3 daughters in church and have done my best so far with our 4th daughter as well. I taught my daughters that sex should wait until marriage. My d...

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Does Being Called "Sweetie" Bother You?

F.W. asks from Danville

Ah. I am having a HUGE rant moment, so please forgive me. I have lived in SW Virginia for a few years now. I have accepted so many things I cannot change. (rea...

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