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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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The Only Thing My Kids Want to Do Is Watch TV and Play Video Games: How Can I Change This Behavior?

The Only Thing My Kids Want to Do Is Watch TV and Play Video Games: How Can I Change This Behavior?

A mom wrote in, asking for advice on how to get her children interested in anything other than watching TV or playing games. She asked for specific suggestions on family activities that would be fun for the kids… fun enough to stop them from missing the ol’ idiot box/X Box. Writer and mom-of-two Samantha Cooper weighs in with some advice on the topic.

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Doug Hayes: Meet the Grandpa Who Bought a Yellow School Bus Just So He Could Take His 10 Grandkids to School Every Day

Meet the Grandpa Who Bought a Yellow School Bus Just So He Could Take His 10 Grandkids to School Every Day

Right before Christmas, Doug Hayes presented the small yellow bus to his grandchildren. He had even gone so far as to personalize the school bus design, writing “Grandfather Express on the side.

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Actress and Mom of 2 Alex Borstein Thanks Her Parents for Making Her Have Children During Critic's Choice Awards Acceptance Speech

Actress and Mom of 2 Alex Borstein Thanks Her Parents for Making Her Have Children During Critic’s Choice Awards Acceptance Speech

“You fostered my quirks and you fueled my flames, you made me funny. You made me have children, which cracked me open and helped me find my heart, which was you guys. Thank you all.”

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