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I feel Like A Terrible Mother

I’ve Been Feeling Frustrated and Angry with My Kids and Generally Like a Terrible Mother: Advice?

A single mother writes in looking for constructive criticism. She is feeling like a terrible mother because she finds herself getting frustrated and angry with her children when she is trying to get things done around the house.

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My Boyfriend Doesn't help Financially

How Can I Get My Boyfriend to Understand He Needs to Provide Equal Financial Support for All of His Children?

A mother writes in looking for advice on how to end the arguments with her boyfriend about helping out more financially for their infant and baby on the way. She feels he gives more to his older children from a previous relationship.

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My Baby Cries Every Time His Dad Tries to Hold Him: How Do I Change This Behavior?

My Baby Cries Every Time His Dad Tries to Hold Him: How Do I Change This Behavior?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her baby who cries every time her husband, the baby’s father, tries to hold him. She says that her husband is very busy with work and therefore not at home as much as she is, which she thinks may be the cause of the problem. But what are the potential solutions?

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Expert Answer: How Can I Help Calm My Son Who Has ADHD?

Expert Answer: How Can I Help Calm My Son Who Has ADHD?

A mom writes in asking for advice on how to help her son who has ADHD. Specifically, she’d like recommendations on natural ways to calm him down. Certified school psychologist Kathryn Schwab weighs in with some expert advice below. A Mamas Uncut fan asks: “How can I help my son who has ADHD? No bashing,

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How Can I Get My Toddler to Stop Screaming Bloody Murder Every Night When I Try and Put Him to Bed?

How Can I Get My Toddler to Stop Screaming Bloody Murder Every Night When I Try and Put Him to Bed?

A mom writes in, asking for advice on how to get her 3-year-old to stop screaming every night at bedtime. She says she has tried everything, but the screaming is so bad that she has been contacted by neighbors and even once by the police.

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My Son Has Started Hitting Other Kids at School and His Behavior at Home Isn't Any Better: How Can I Change This?

My Son Has Started Hitting Other Kids at School and His Behavior at Home Isn’t Any Better: How Can I Change This?

A mom writes in, asking for advice on how best to deal with her 3-year-old’s tantrums. She says he has been getting in trouble at daycare, hitting and punching other kids. He’s quick to frustration and doesn’t listen at home. She would like some advice on how to improve this behavior.

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