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Would like More Involvement from My In-laws with Our New Baby.

April 07, 2008 by Jennifer M. - Sonoma, CA

Where do I start...? My mother and I haven't spoken in quite some time - before my husband and I were married and ha...

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Adopt Our Nephew?

July 12, 2009 by Sherie P. - Orangevale, CA

Yesterday we volunteered to have my 6 yr old nephew for a visit...with the intent to decide whether we should request...

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Worth It to Speak to MIL About What's She's Missing Out On?

August 27, 2008 by Kerry W. - Los Alamitos, CA

I'm sure there are other moms out there who have had similar situations so any personal experience and advice would b...

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Saying "No" to Sensitive In-laws

July 11, 2008 by Mel G. - Torrance, CA

My in-laws are coming to visit in November and they are generous enough to treat me, my husband and our would-then-be...

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Grandparents Moving Out of State

July 14, 2008 by Jennifer L. - Beaumont, CA

So my parents just came back from a 2 week vacation to Texas, (where my sister and ALL of my dad's family live)on Sat...

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Why Is My Mother Treating My Kids Unfairly?

December 13, 2007 by Desirae F. - Stockton, CA

So my mom sent my girls their x-mas gifts recently & judging what she sent, it seems she doesnt care about my 1yr old...

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Problem with MIL Part 2

April 03, 2009 by E M. - Long Beach, CA

I posted a request for advice on this same topic few days ago and was hoping those who responded could go see my tell...

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Any Advice About Having More Children...

November 22, 2006 by Stephanie C. - Sacramento, CA

I would really like to give my only son,(who is 18 months old), a sister or brother, and I want them to be close. My ...

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Some Fostering Advice

April 19, 2007 by Lori R. - Coarsegold, CA

OK, I submitted my question last Friday & no one has responded with any words of wisdom. Maybe I was too wordy? Ple...

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Another MIL Question....

June 29, 2009 by mamaboys - Oxnard, CA

How do you ladies handle it when your MIL calls your child "her baby." One time, she called and asked how her baby is...