Recent content by Ginger Ann

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    Some advise please......

    Thank you so much dear ladies for all your advise and kind words. I do love those children and cannot stand to see them treated with neglect. My niece's background was of an only child and only grandchild. To say she was spoiled is an understatement. The ice has thawed a little and we are...
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    Some advise please......

    My niece and her three children came to live me with recently. She has just moved back into the area and hasn't found work yet. I try to be respectful of her parenting. I do not interfere although sometimes I want to. She has been staying up all night playing video games and then sleeping...
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    meals and food choices...

    I agree with Steps from step. My parents were the same way. I try to tell my family that as well. With the cost of groceries continuing to rise, you have to be very selective with your meals. Might not always be what you want to eat but it will take the hunger away.
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    How Much Screen Time for Kids?...

    You know, I have less problems with them watching TV and more time with them wanting to be on the internet! I
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    What age should a child be home alone...

    I was so glad to see this. My niece lets her 10 year old son stay home with his 7 year old sister. I don't think he's mature enough to take care of both of them. I prepare their breakfast and lunch and put it in the refrigerator. But he is terrified of everything. I've come home before and...
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    I'm quitting.........

    Good luck! I stopped smoking about 15 years ago. My nephew shamed me into it, bless his heart. Said he didn't want me to die and leave him. That was all it took. Seeing that little face looking up at me. It was so hard but I'm glad I did it.
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    Hello!...

    Hi! So am I. While I am not a parent, my niece and her three children moved in with me. Have several concerns about her parenting and am glad there is a place to talk to other parents and see if I am out of line.