Share stories and advice about navigating relationships with grandparents, in-laws, and other extended family members. Discuss boundaries, traditions, and keeping family connections strong.
- by systemOriginally published at: The Dual Caregiver: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Rewards – Mamapedia™ Balancing the needs of children and elderly parents can be overwhelming, yet the shared responsibility often brings families closer, fostering compassion, resilience, and a legacy of care. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by systemShare stories and advice about navigating relationships with grandparents, in-laws, and other extended family members. Discuss boundaries, traditions, and keeping family connections strong. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by shayazDear friends, There is a youth in our family who has been on his own a couple of years now, his flight from the nest precipitated from a family fight (his fault). His father never wanted to say "no" to him as a child, because of his own upbringing experiences. His mom died early on […]
- by crowleymkHi All- I am not sure what to do here. My in-laws are divorced but both live in Florida. We only see them a handful of times each year. My husband's mother is a smoker and while I had little problem visiting her in the past (despite my severe aversion to cigarette smoke), I am […]
- by affordablemtHello, Ladies! My husband and I have discussed the possiblity of fostering in the near future. We have been thinking about this for a while now. We've even discussed it (in child friendly terms) to our 4 year old son and he's open to the idea (as much as understands it to be). It's my […]
- by e.doyleThis request is for Moms or family members of the military. My nephew is leaving for Lackland AFB to start bootcamp in a few weeks. There will be a send off party for him soon. Any ideas on gifts that are nice and practical? 20 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by cntrycrisI wanted to know if anyone out there has ended up with custody of their sibling(s) child. How have you been affected? Did you have biological cildren in the home and how were they affected? How has the extended member/child adjusted? Any types of problems or tips you have to offer? Thanks, Hanging in there […]
- by fjvhawkHello, I am a proud first time mom of a 9 month old beautiful girl Amma Lee. My husband and I have a 3 and 1/2 year old nephew, Hunter. He does not come from the best home life. His parents do not have a healthy relationship. My brother-in-law raises him and does the best […]
- by lindacheng2000Our family got one 4 year boy and one 2 year girl. It seems a perfect family. But I always want one more, perhaps one of the reason is that I want one back-up. I also comes from a family which had one boy and one girl; I'm the girl. My brother died at 19 […]
- by Estrella_Muzaurietain Epcot My son and his sister and brother came to spend with us the 31st in Epcot. I notice that the 3 of them realize how cold and disattached their father is from them Ages 26, 36 and 38 I wonder if I should suggest therapy to them or what. All three of them […]
- by ankvamisI need some help from those of you who have helped your kids thru a grandparent's divorce. My MIL & her husband are separating. A little background info first: this is my husband's step-father; his father passed away about 25 yrs ago so I never met him nor did our 2 boys ages 9 & […]
- by altheaconklinA little background…I married into a large, close-knit family. Earlier this year, I was told that my husband's siblings had started discussing plans for his milestone birthday. When I asked if I could be involved, I was told they really had no plans. When I pressed for more information as to what, if any, ideas […]
- by bishoprosshelp please! i have a 'mommy dearest', literally only much worse. she has treated me just terribly through the years and it's gotten really bad since i got sick with several auto immune diseases (i'm very sick actually and must do chemo on a regular basis) about 4 years ago. she's said things like "i […]
- by Lisa_T2I have dilemma. It is something I think my SIL should be made aware of, but most of my in-laws want to keep the truth from her. Here is the story…My SIL just gave birth a few days ago. My MIL and another SIL accompanied her to the hospital. My MIL told me yesterday that […]
- by ObserverI've been married for quite a while, and I must say I'm still learning to get along with his mother. She has often seemed like the tough, feisty type, yet I have seen some soft sides to her. One thing that has made her seem unattractive to me-and our kids-is the language she uses. Then […]
- by Jaz_RI have a question about how to demote godparents with a minimum of offense. When my husband and I were pregnant with our first child, we thought long and hard about whom we would name as his guardian "in the event of…" My first choice would have been Hubby's sis, but she already has two […]
- by michellenetterstromj 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by 2princesand1princessI would like to get some advice on what we should do. How do you divide up time between parents and in-laws as far as holiday visits? Ever since my brother got married, he and his wife always go to her family's house first for each holiday and come to our mom's house late in […]
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- by Momma_MarshallHi Moms! Thanks in advance for taking the time to read my request! OK, where do I start? My Father & Step-mother have spent the last few Christmas' with us and it's finally taken it's toll on me. They live in another state (driving distance). Last year was my daughters 1st Christmas (and her birthday […]