Boyfriend has become distance due to family issues. Male advice?
I have similar issues to you. From my perspective, I believe that when ever he comes across family issues it chips away at his mood hence deteriorating his motivation. The best you could do is give him space and time. The problem with him is that he doesn't deal with this very well so I guess his mother issues really gets to him. If it does, you could offer him a sanctuary where maybe he could come to your house to stay for the night or just distract him from his family issues. His friends seem to be doing very well with the distraction but as his girlfriend you should take the lead and drive him away from all his anxieties and worries. With the given information that these things are happening to him right now, next time ask him if you could come along to the club. Family issues can also drive some people to become a bit deceptive to let go of the anger... this may lead into cheating and etc.
I need mom's help with baby's formula?
I have a 6 weeks old baby, and she started drinking Similac Advance with arion, but aparently that was to rough for her stumatch, and her formula was change it to Isolmilk Similac soymilk with Iron..It seems that its working better, I also read about Similac Sensitive for sensitive stomach..I wanted with all my heart to breasfeed her but she didnt take my breas.. I didnt force her and for that is my fault now she is 6 weeks and I dnt think I can keep trying for her to take my breas.. Can I still try with my breast? I beraly have milk in only one of them. It really breaks my heart seeing her crying because of gasses or heart burn ( she is taking medicine for heart burn) I dont know what to do..I feel like is my fault.. Which formula should be better?
Poor as A Teen How Should I Go on?...advice? (Please read)?
well, you are an absolutely brilliant writer. Which leads me to think this is a hoax. But given the chance it is not, I will say, you are not alone. Many families in America are going through this right now. Have you looked for a job? Even a babysitting job could help your mom out. Mowing grass, working at a fast food place. Put some applications in and see what happens. I take it your at least 15. Your mom can get help from the government. Welfare, food stamps, health care, rent. She needs to apply for you and your brothers sake. She also needs to make sure you are going to school, her job is to make sure you get an education, her situation does not matter. Do you have a relative you can live with for a while or a friend? I hope things get better for you. Also check out the website Helium, its for writers and you can earn money by entering their weekly contests. Yes, you are good enough to win.
Mother in law and my pregnancy, please read?
I am SO sorry you are going through this. I recently had a baby 4 months ago and my mother-in-law and I had a great relationship before the baby was born. I knew she was excited, but didn't know the extent until my baby was born. She is ALWAYS saying that she doesn't get to see her grandbaby. She watches her 1 days a week while I am at work and we also visit for a few hours on the weekend. I don't really like going over there, because she grabs my baby and wants to do everything for her. She kind of acts like it is her baby. She also told me recently that she is going to pick the baby up from the babysitters, because she is getting off of work early. I am having a tupperware party and have about 6-8 friends and family coming over for it. My mother-in-law was invited and told me that she didn't think she would come. That was fine with me. She said since she isn't coming, she will pick the baby up and the baby can stay with her. I then told her, NO....everyone who is coming is going to want to see the baby. I have some close friends who haven't had the opportunity to see her yet. She then said, oh no..you don't want a baby there. I said my mom and sister are going to be there and are going to want to see the baby and she was quite for a little bit. Later on she brought it up again and said there is going to be too many germs around since I am having people over and the baby will get sick. I said, NO the baby is going to be there. See...with my mother-in-law I noticed, if you give her an inch, she takes a mile, so I need to say NO, because she will just keep telling me what she is going to do with MY baby. I wish I had a mother-in-law who would ask, "Since you are having your party, would you like for me to watch the baby, " instead of telling me this is how it is going to be. You need to put your food down!!!! Also, I hope your husband is on your side. Unfortunately my husband NEVER lets to say ANYTHING to his parents. I think he is afraid of them. It is hard for me to sometimes, but I have learned in the past 4 months that, I am going to have to since he won't. Good luck and congrats on your new baby. Remember DON"T let anyone take this special time away from you. It should be about YOU and YOUR baby (and your husband too). I believe sometimes grandmother's feel it should be about them, but guess what....they had their opportunity to be mommy. Now they should let you have yours!
Need advice dealing with negative, toxic family members?
Just don't be around them more than you can help. When they say or do something mean to you, just smile and say, "I sorry you feel that way" or "I hope you feel better." Unfriend on FB anyone who isn't friendly! Duh! Be supportive of your mom by trying to get her in a better frame of mind. Give her positive thinking books to read. Refuse to listen to he being negative. Tell her to just write all her negative things down, tear up the paper, and flush it down the toilet of but it in the garbage. Help her plan a healthy life style also. Of course, if she want cooperate, you really can't do anything but keep being positive and telling her you hope she will get better. Personally, I like "How's that working out for you?" for a questions that helps other redirect. I also tell people i will pray for them and I do it. I am not sure whether they will accept the help they might get from that but it helps me. Nobody can make you feel bad without your permission. You change the way you deal with things by doing what you know is right. Dwell on what is beautiful and healthy. Exercise,eat, pray,and meditate in ways that work for you. You can't stop the birds from flying over your head, but you don't have to let them nest in your hair, And if while flying over they happen to drop a little s--- on you, a nice shampoo will fix it.
I understand English, but I can't speak it well. Why?
1.You will have to write at the very least three essays per day. Your goal is to write 500 words during 30 minutes.You will want to read the New York times in order to learn some academic English verbs which may help you improve your writing skills. You can find a teacher who will be able to make some correction for your essays by using the internet.I have been able to boost my writing skills by collaborating with a teacher through the internet. These days, I still want to continue cultivating my writing skills.2.You will need to enhance your oral skills.If you have no the opportunity to talk to one in English, you will be able to find a large number of simple questions that student use in order to prepare themselves to take the TOEFL exam by utilizing the internet. These questions are available on the internet.Your goal is to complete your answer to a question in 45 seconds. It means that you need to create the introduction of your speech by mentioning the main thesis , two supporting arguments , and the inference. I have improved my oral skills by talking to myself. Do not forget to set a timer up by using an online watch. In addition, you can use your own mirror reflection as an excellent listener. I do so though I have the opportunity to speak English within my everyday life.Most importantly, you will need to start talking to yourself privately in English rather than asking and talking to yourself by using your first language. In doing so, you will be better than the best. I believe in you.3.You will want to listen to different types of conversations as well as audio books. I would highly recommend you to start watching TED programs or Nova documentary.4.You will need to continue enhancing your reading skills as well.Taking everything into account, you need to become aware that cultivating writing, reading, oral, and listening skills helps you start thinking in English.There is nothing more important than making time in your day for practice learning the English language.I have been learning English for two years, and I do know that I will be learning this language during my lifetime since learning has no end:)Good luck to you.
Will parenting books and classes teach you everything you need to know about parenting?
I believe they help, but they may not teach you everything you need to know about parenting. The books I've read or listened to are by so many different people and are mostly based on what they feel is right or what works. That's not to say that's everything because parenting depends alot on your children or child and what works for you as a parent. I have used many of the advice and techniques I've read about and they have helped alot when it comes to my two. I have addressed situations with my kids that alot of the things helped and some that did not. Parenting is hard. No one is a perfect parent and never will be. It's a learning process and varies. Morals, the ways you were raised carry a huge role in what might help when dealing with issues that arise. Every child is different as well as every parent. Over all I do feel they're very helpful and informational yet they may not teach us everything we need to know. We learn something new everyday in life weather we realise it or not. Use the books and advice you find and see what works for you. Parenting doesnt come with a “how to" or instruction manual , so at times we just have to test it to the best of our knowledge and hope for the best.
My little sister is getting fat (read description?)?
My little sister is becoming overweight. She is in 1st grade. I struggled with my weight until about 10th grade. At that point, I was 5'6" and about 155 lbs. I am now a senior, and have changed my habits so its really not an issue any more. However, it really caused me to lose a large part of my childhood I think. I wasn't by any means obese. I was, and still am, on an elite swim team, exercising 14 hours/ week. A large part of that 155 was muscle, but my eating habits were very poor. It caused to me be extremely self conscious. I didn't want to wear bikinis, and I felt like I couldn't really be stylish because a lot of those clothes were unflattering. I wasn't confident, and I didn't like to eat junk food in public because I was afraid people would judge. To make it worse, my little sister, (not the 1st grader) who was 1.5 years younger than me, was stick skinny. That's what I was being compared to. I don't know how to explain it... I just feel like it was such a negative factor to so many aspects of my life. I do not want my youngest sister to grow up like this. My parents don't listen/ don't believe me when I tell them she is gaining weight quickly. I know she's young, and its not really fair to judge her body, but you can definitely see it coming on. Neither of my parents are "fat" at all, but my mom was overweight when she was younger. How can I help my little sister to overcome this gene? Is there anything I can do? Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
What can parents do to help children reach their potential in school?
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