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I Hate That My Mother-in-Law Refused to Call My Daughter by Her First Name: Advice?

I Hate That My Mother-in-Law Refuses to Call My Daughter by Her First Name: Advice?

/ Advice, Baby Names, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about a situation with her mother-in-law. She says that she, her partner, and their 6-month-old baby live with her partner’s mom (her MIL). According to this mom, the MIL refuses to call the baby by her actual name and will instead call her “everything but her name.” This MIL also offers a lot of unwanted opinions, advice, and judgment.

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At This Point, I'm Pretty Sure My Husband Has Chosen His Alcohol Addiction Over Me: Advice?

At This Point, I’m Pretty Sure My Husband Has Chosen His Alcohol Addiction Over Me: Advice?

/ Advice, Relationships, Women's Health /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband, who is likely an alcoholic. She says he drinks a 6-pack of beer every day, and much more on the weekends. He does not work, his memory has degraded, he refuses to admit he has a problem or seek help, and he tells her to accept him as he is. This mom may be reaching the end of her rope and is looking for advice.

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My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

My Stepson Said Something Very Disturbing Regarding My 11-Month-Old Daughter: Advice?

/ Advice, Extended Family, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about a comment her 8-year-old stepson made regarding her 11-month-old daughter. She says her stepson asked her and her husband (the boy’s father) if they would “be mad if I killed Mila (the baby).” This mom was so shocked she didn’t know what to say, and after asking “medical professionals” if that falls under the umbrella of “normal jealous siblings’ behavior” and being told “no,” she is turning to the community for advice.

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Should I Let My Teenage Daughter Move Back Home Despite My Many Concerns?

Should I Let My Teenage Daughter Move Back Home Despite My Many Concerns?

/ Advice, Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her teenage daughter. She says her daughter, 19, moved out to live with her boyfriend but is now asking to move back home. The two have a somewhat strained relationship, but additionally, this mom is living in a small house with other people, is about to lose her job, and feels her daughter will not contribute meaningfully and may cause unnecessary drama. She wants to help as a mom but is not sure she can or should.

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Would It Be Wrong to Stop My 6-Month-Old Baby from Learning to Crawl?

Would It Be Wrong to Stop My 6-Month-Old Baby from Learning to Crawl?

/ Advice, Parenting /

A mom writes in asking about her 6-month-old baby, who has started crawling. She says that, in her current living situation in her mother-in-law’s trailer, there are no carpets. She worries that the baby crawling in this environment is dirty and dangerous. She asks our community of moms whether it would be bad to stop her baby from learning to crawl.

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Should I Be Concerned That My Daughter's Father Bathes in the Tub with Her?

Should I Be Concerned That My Daughter’s Father Bathes in the Tub with Her?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her daughter’s relationship with her biological father. This. mom says she recently learned that the girl’s father — whom this mom has not been with for a long time — bathes naked in the tub with his daughter. This mom is concerned about this behavior, but should she be?

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Should I Be Getting More in Child Support Than What I Am Currently?

Should I Be Getting More in Child Support Than What I Am Currently?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about child support. She says her ex — the father of her child — makes more than $120,000 and only pays $650 a month in child support. What’s more is that he doesn’t even pay that every month. This mom only makes $25,000 annually and can’t even afford to live on her own. Should she pursue getting more in child support from her ex?

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What Are All of the Things I Need to Get Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby?

What Are All of the Things I Need to Get Ahead of the Arrival of My Baby?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about the things she needs to get before her baby arrives. Though it is her second child, she says “pregnancy brain is real,” and given everything that is going on in the world, she wants to make sure her bases are covered. She already has a lot but wants to know if she left anything important off the list.

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I Feel Ready to Start Dating Again But am Not Sure It's the Right Call for My Kids: Advice?

I Feel Ready to Start Dating Again But Am Not Sure It’s the Right Call for My Kids: Advice?

/ Advice, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about whether she should start a new relationship. She is no longer with the father of her three children, and she is interested in seeing someone new, but she is worried about how her family will feel or if it will affect her kids.

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My Family and I Have Been Arguing Non-Stop During the Pandemic (and Maybe Even Before It Started): Advice?

My Family and I Have Been Arguing Non-Stop During the Pandemic (and Maybe Even Before It Started): Advice?

/ Advice, Love & Marriage, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about dealing with family dynamics during the current stay-at-home orders in place throughout the country. She says she and her husband have been arguing a lot, and that her kids have definitely taken notice. Her kids seem to think they always argue a lot, but this mom is

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My Mother-in-Law Plays Favorites with the Grandkids: Advice?

My Mother-in-Law Plays Favorites with the Grandkids: Advice?

/ Advice, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her mother-in-law. She says her MIL very obviously plays favorites with the grandkids, favoring the eldest, who is this mom’s husband’s child from a previous relationship. The MIL is still, apparently, friends with her son’s ex, which makes this mom (and the children she shares with her husband) feel not-well-liked.

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How Can I Get My Stepkids to Respect Both Their Father and Me, Their Stepmom?

How Can I Get My Stepkids to Respect Both Their Father and Me, Their Stepmom?

/ Advice, Extended Family, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for help about her stepkids. She says that she has been stepmom to three young women for eight years and counting. Unfortunately, she has started having problems with disrespect, particularly from the oldest, who also shows blatant disrespect to her father.

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I Just Found Out My Son Has Been Cheating at School All Year and Don't Know the Proper Punishment: Advice?

I Just Found Out My Son Has Been Cheating at School All Year and Don’t Know the Proper Punishment: Advice?

/ Advice, Parenting /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her 9th-grade son, who, she learned, has been cheating at school all year. She says he admits to cheating and feels remorseful, but given that all of his privileges had previously been taken away, she doesn’t know the right course of action when it comes to punishment (corrective action).

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My Stepdaughter's Biological Mom Keeps Trying to Cut Me Out of the Girl's Life: Advice?

My Stepdaughter’s Biological Mom Keeps Trying to Cut Me Out of the Girl’s Life: Advice?

/ Advice, Divorce / Separations, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice in dealing with her stepdaughter’s biological mom. She says that this woman has consistently tried to cut off communication between the two, even going so far as to block the Original Poster (OP) from the girl’s new phone.

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My Sex Drive Has Been Completely MIA Since Having a Baby Two Years Ago: Advice?

My Sex Drive Has Been Completely MIA Since Having a Baby Two Years Ago: Advice?

/ Advice, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Relationships, Women's Health /

A mom writes in asking for advice about her sex drive. She says she lost her sex drive following the birth of her daughter two years ago. At first, she thought it was likely due to hormones or even her postpartum depression medication, but she no longer thinks those are the cause of her issue.

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I'm About to Have My First Child and Need to Quit Smoking: Any Advice?

I’m About to Have My First Child and Need to Quit Smoking: Any Advice?

/ Advice, Parenting, Pregnancy /

A woman writes in asking for advice about how to quit smoking. This woman is about to become a first-time mom at the age of 32, but she’s been smoking since she was 16. Though her desire to smoke initially waned when she learned she was pregnant, her cravings are now growing strong ahead of her due date.

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My Husband and I Disagree About Whether We Can Leave Our Kids Unsupervised: Advice?

My Husband and I Disagree About Whether We Can Leave Our Kids Unsupervised: Advice?

/ Advice, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about whether she should leave her children unsupervised. She says her husband wants her to leave their three kids — ages 1, 2, and 6 — alone for short spells of time, but this idea makes her anxious and uncomfortable for a variety of reasons.

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Since I Can't Have a Baby Shower Right Now, Would It Be Wrong to Just Create a Facebook Event and Attach My Registry?

Since I Can’t Have a Baby Shower Right Now, Would It Be Wrong to Just Create a Facebook Event and Attach My Registry?

/ Advice, Parenting, Pregnancy /

A mom writes in asking for advice about having a baby shower while the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic is restricting gatherings. She wants to know if it would be wrong to create a Facebook event and attach her registry so people can help her, even though they can’t have a party.

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I Desperately Want One More Child, But My Husband Refuses: Advice?

I Desperately Want One More Child, But My Husband Refuses: Advice?

/ Advice, Extended Family, Parenting, Relationships /

A mom writes in asking for advice about having another child. She says she and her husband have five children, three of whom are his from a previous relationship. She wants one more of their own, and she says money is not an issue. Her husband, however, refuses to entertain the idea.

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