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| Introducing Biological father to 6yr old | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I need advice on how to introduce my 6yr old to his biological father. He has seen him a few times ...
A: Yvonne, Are you expecting for a generic / one time e-mail answer for your issue(s)? Hopefully you ...
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| rights of a father | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Does the father has rights on my unborn baby and then after or can he sue me for visitation rights? ...
A: Your immediate issue is a legal one, not psychological, so your better adviser would be an attorney. ...
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| My son and his step-dad, my Ex | 8/11/2009 |
Q: This is actually a two-part situation: 1. I am a single mom of a six year old boy. When my son ...
A: I have no simple answer for your question(s) at this time. Your issues are ‘too personal’ and ...
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| Son and girlfriend | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My son is 28 and he and his girlfriend who he has been dating on and off for 10 years are having ...
A: Generally speaking: this Trio relationship ‘story’ signals more about mothers' difficulty to adjust ...
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| single mom | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am a single mom of three a 13,11,and 8 yr old they fight alot,and my oldest thinks she has the ...
A: I'm somewhat apologetic, but the question is too big and the issue is too large in order to give ...
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| My baby | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 I have a 2 year old baby girl Morgan Elizabeth Grace I love her so much. See the thing is ...
A: The e-mail format is not sufficient and appropriate to deal with your complex situation; find a ...
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| How do I make him understand | 4/8/2009 |
Q: My husband walked out on my kids and I after 8yrs of marriage saying that "we have nothing left but ...
A: 1. Regarding your expectations: no, it is not too much; you need a mediation service, to arrange a ...
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| my 4 yr old | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my son father and I have been divorced since he was born. His father only shows on wednesdays, if ...
A: As I advised, you need a professional to intervine. The 'do it yourself' method is not the ...
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| my 4 yr old | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my son father and I have been divorced since he was born. His father only shows on wednesdays, if ...
A: The best is to have a direct talk with the father. Explain that you both care for your son, so any ...
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| our grandson | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I am the grandmother of a 29 month old beautiful boy, my fiance and I have had him since he was 16 ...
A: The biological parent’s involvement is a serious issue that requires a professional help, once all ...
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| Kids | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Please tell me if I'm looking at this wrong, my wife and I have 2 sons ( hers ) & 2 girls (mine). ...
A: You need guidance and counseling on specific children and specific issues with specific backgrounds. ...
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| children from previous relationship | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have 2 kids from a previous relationship. I am married know and my wife is awesome with the kids. ...
A: Mike, It is my opinion that your wife acts properly. In the psychology books you would find the ...
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| child neglect | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I've had her since birth up until a year ago and now the mother and I share equal custody of her, I ...
A: David, You should consult with the walefare / children & youth office at your location. Regards, ...
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| I think I have a 32 yr old daughter... | 1/26/2009 |
Q: We are sorry, but Jill Manzoni wasn't able to answer yourI am 57 yrs old, on my second marriage. ...
A: Roger, Side by side with the psychological issue, there is a legal issue so consult with a lawyer. ...
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| living with my boyfriend's teenage daughter | 11/21/2008 |
Q: i have been living with my boyfriend and his teenage 15 year old daughter for 3 months now. it was ...
A: Marya, I do not have a good answer for you since there is no "cook book" style answer or solution ...
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| CHILDS FATHERS IS NON-EXISTENT | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF A TWO YEAR OLD. I BROKE ENDED THE RELATIONSHIP WHEN I WAS 5 MONTHS PREGANT ...
A: 1. I cannot advice without having the father's opinion. 2. This issue has some seious legal ...
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| My ex's other children | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have two kids, 8 1/2 and 10. We were young, 19 when our daughter was born and not quite 21 when ...
A: Nikki, The children may meet; it is my opinion that around age 18 is the best time. Regards, Dr. ...
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| Daughter suffering from absent father | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 27 yro single mother in my senior year of college. I have a 6 yro daughter and she is my only ...
A: Emily, I cannot advice , based on your letter. The issue needs a few sessions of counseling ...
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| Boyfriend with a son | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I met this guy when I was 19 we ended up splitting due him being immature, however we stayed very ...
A: Jennifer, This issue requires counseling session(s); it is not built for a Q-A type of a respond. ...
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| Effective Punnishment | 10/14/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 yr old with ADHD on adderall, who has an issue with sassing, usually in regards to not ...
A: Krys, Your daughter does not need to be punished. Your parental mission is to get the best ...
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| Appropriate/Inappopriate Mother-Son Relationship | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I have been dating my girlfriend for some time now, and I have always felt uncomfortable with one of ...
A: Joshua, Your natural alarms are working ell. This behavior sould be stoped. But do not rush to ...
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| TELLING A CHILD I AM HER FATHER | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I AM JUST COMING INTO MY 3 YR OLDS LIFE. SHE KNOWS ME AS A "FRIEND" THE MOTHER THOUGHT THIS WAS A ...
A: Andrew, You ask a clear cut question but life is not so easy: there is no ‘cook book’ answer or a ...
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| Single Parenting Dilemma | 9/3/2008 |
Q: "I have a question about my Christian obligation in parenting. I had a child out of wedlock but the ...
A: Trista, You do not have the means and power to change the father'sattitude. You therefore should ...
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| children with no father | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Would most elementary school age children resent/hate there mother for living in her mothers native ...
A: Eric, Yes, It is most likely that your child is healthy and with proper morality. It is your ...
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| Mom and 9-year old son | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful woman who happens to have a 9-year old son. I am a ...
A: Jared, You describe a severe and risky situation, probably induced by your girlfriend’s lack of ...
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| feeling helpless | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Im a single parent i recently went thru a childsupport hearing and my soon to be exhusband ...
A: Angela, I sense that the on time e-mail type of an advice is not suitable for your case, since it ...
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| Relationship and my two kids. | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am 32m successful Hispanic and I have been in a relationship with a Asian female 24 who still ...
A: I gave you my best advice. Read the reply to your previous question. If you need further ...
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| MY life with my five year old daughter | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 24 year old sigle parent of a five year old daughter. I work full-time and I have an active ...
A: I’m not sure that my reply is according to your expectation… I do not have a “real” answer for you. ...
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| Single parent V's single man | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I feel like Im in an impossible situation! I cant seem to get my head around my girlfriend having a ...
A: I took the time to review again and again my initial answer... I do feel that this relationship is ...
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| single parenting | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i have a 16 yr old son who is the youngest of 4. the only boy . i have raised him w/ plenty of ...
A: Life is not easy with teenaged kids… This sentence is always true… Being the only male at the house ...
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| My 4 Yr. Old Son | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have one child and did not marry his father. I am an assistant principal and work 40 hours a week. ...
A: Congratulation! Since we both are adults, I definitely see the positive life transition of yours. ...
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| Absent Father | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My daughters father (my ex-husband) has not seen not talked to his 14 year old daughter in over 12 ...
A: Your concerns are indeed serious ones. That is why there is no simple "do so and so" answer for ...
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| Absent Father | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My daughters father (my ex-husband) has not seen not talked to his 14 year old daughter in over 12 ...
A: Discuss the fatherhood issue with your daughter, and consult her school counselor, or another ...
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| Should I have another baby? | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I am at a crossroads, I have a three year old son and I am divorced. I don't have any relationships ...
A: Natural pregnancy has a long term emotional and financial effect, since there is a real father ...
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| 5 year old grandson.how to answer about his MIa father | 3/29/2008 |
Q: My grandson is 5.My daughter and his bio dad,never married.there were custody issues,it was ...
A: The best is to tell the kid the truth: you do not know where he is, and you hope that at a later ...
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