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I bet she saw someone in one of those creepy unicorn head masks. This thing. Ask if that's what she saw, then explain it's a costume
Waterproof Reusable Incontinence Bed Pads Washable Incontinence Underpads 8 Cups Absorbency, 2 Pack Non-Slip Mattress Protector for Adults, Kids and Pets(28”X 36” inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZCX65Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Ct7-Fb8VRVDNK
Yes, it looks like this
Superior Extra Heavy 8 Gauge Vinyl Mattress Protector Zippered Encasement Cover 100% Waterproof & Bed-Bug Proof Twin https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KDYHLBX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_bb7-FbCXBAX7T
I have two different kinds, I like this one because it fits really well. The other one I have you put the whole mattress inside it and zip it up like it’s in an envelope but it’s kind of a pain.
This one works for me:
Easy to clean
SafeRest Twin Size Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003PWS9AI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_n76-FbQCVVN2R
What size bedding do you want? You could do like, sheets and a solid color blanket, kind of like they have in the photo. This one is reversible, the sheets are really soft. We have lightening McQueen
Franco Kids Bedding Super Soft Comforter and Sheet Set with Sham, 7 Piece Full Size, Paw Patrol https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKYJZY3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_S46-Fb59TAZR5
RoomMates Big Hero 6 Peel and Stick Wall Decals, , https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NP27OFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_DX6-FbDTY9EVZ
Here are a few, I ordered mine online
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People will tell you it is not normal, but I beg to differ. I believe it to be very common. Does this mean it is ok? Absolutely not!
Abuse is abuse and there is no excuse for sexually molesting anyone against their will -or of taking advantage of the innocence of a child who does not understand the ramifications and long-lasting consequences of inappropriate sexual touch.
There are good counselors out there who can provide solid, professional help towards healing and empowerment. Please pursue this assistance if you feel you are unable to thrive and grow because of suffering from sexual abuse. You deserve to be loved and enjoy life and be free to grow and develop into the beautiful person you are. What you have suffered from is not the sum of who you are and you did not deserve to be abused.
Perhaps this will be helpful: Healing the Unimaginable by Alison Miller
Yes teach him that sharing is ok but you should also teach him when he can say no to sharing. This is a fine line to walk. Personally for my daughter if she is playing with the toy within the last 15-20 mins if someone asks to play with the toy she can say no and tell the kid she still playing with it. If it is a toy across the room that she hasn't even looked at all day yes that toy was fare game and I strongly encouraged sharing said toy. My daughter is also an only child so I understand her grabbing at everything yelling MINE MINE MINE. I used the bucket filler book collection to help her understand emotions. These books were a godsend. Everytime she would do the MINE MINE MINE dance I would tell her she was dipping in so-and-so's bucket and if that was her intention.
I'm sorry that your extended family relationships are tinged with resentment and conflict. The various books by Henry Cloud and John Townsend on Boundaries would be helpful. Setting boundaries in our relationships is very challenging but also very essential for healthy interaction. Check your local library for an available copy and then work together with your partner to set healthy boundaries with extended family.
Please check out the book Surviving Parental Alienation. It may shed some light on your situation. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful. I know your situation is complicated. Just keep being there for her and eventually she will come around. Just do what is right. Don't give up. We are here for you.
Like the Paas kits?
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One thing that might be kind of cool is you had her tell you her life story and you wrote it down. You’ll appreciate it later when she isn’t around anymore.
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Puzzles and board games. You could also read a book together.
I'm using this: https://www.amazon.com.au/Barefoot-Investor-Families-money-guide/dp/1460756878
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The barefoot investor for families.
It depends. If it is a bacterial infection, then yes. If it is a secondary infection then yes. The problem is they can be overprescribed. I am.now allergic to penicillin because I took it so much as a kid. I would talk to the doctor.
There are some things that can help. I use saline solution nasal spray. It helps heal and clean out cracks in the nose from illness. It isn't perfect, but it helps. Something loke this can help too.
I wrote about this recently. I wouldn't say that I actively didn't want kids or a family but whenever I pictured my life those things were never part of it. I read this book before I decided to get pregnant and while it helped I really wish I'd spent more time working through my feelings about my own family. What roles do you expect your family members to play in your potential chil(ren)'s life, and are they able to fulfill that expectation?
I think it's great that you're thinking about this before starting a family and I'd really encourage you to spend as much time as you can sorting it all out. My family sounds a lot like yours actually.. my parents had a crappy marriage and it affected my sister and I differently and we didn't speak for a while, had a bit of a rocky relationship for a while and now aren't speaking again. I have a lot of resentment now because besides my mother my family mostly just ignores my daughter's existence. Having to confront and address these feelings when you've already just turned your life upside down by having a kid is a lot.
For free there’s a game called skribbl which is like Pictionary.
Players pick from a group of 3 works hand have to draw out the word. The other players have to type in the word the guess it.
Another would be Among Us (need to buy and download) where you play as a crew trying to do tasks while an alien hunts you down and you all have to figure out who is the alien
Use www.ancestry.com and trace your family tree back. If you're lucky another family member has already done the research and connecting with them will give you a look.
It's pretty interesting my wife has traced hers back to William Bradford on the Mayflower.
Honestly, you should be married if you are planning to have kids with your boyfriend. Marriage offers you better financial protection if your boyfriend decides he no longer wants to be a parent or partner once you are pregnant or with children. . There are leashes for children to use when in crowds. They dress them up to not look like a leash (mine was tied to a kid-friendly backpack), but they do exist. Personally, I think more parents should use them in public spaces.
The advice I mostly want to give people who don't want little kids is that kids don't stay one age forever. You might not like the teen years or the toddler years, but not having a child means you miss out on getting to know your own family over the span of your whole life.
Your parents are wise to take the phone away from your younger brother. It's not good for a child to play digital devices at a young age. As for myself, I limit the phone usage of my 10-yr son. He can only play the phone for 30 mins on the weekend. On the school day, the phone is locked. He cannot access any app on the phone. I try to prevent him from being addicted to the phone.
If you've tried other solutions that end up not working, you can always buy some sort of minifridge. You can get all sorts of sizes depending on how much space you have and how much you need to store.
Here's one example.
Interesting. Family Communinications when families live far apart if the subject matter of a new book entitled Long Distance Family: Keeping Communications and Family Relationships Strong When Living Far Apart. The ebook is free on Amazon thru this Friday (9/10) and can be very helpful based on your topic in this thread.
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Good Luck!!!
Completely agree.
I actually made an android app called ParleSound to save and upload the audio recordings we have of other family members, but also to interview your living relatives so it'll always be there.
Maybe something like an Echo Show?
I've been home-bound and mostly bed-bound since 2017, and one of the hardest things about it has been the social isolation. I'm a lot older than your brother, but I'm sure that, between the pandemic and being bed-bound, the isolation is probably affecting your brother. Sure, he could use his phone for video calls, but I love having a product like this since I don't have to stop what I'm doing or put anything down or pick anything up to use it, and I can simply tell it or ask it for something, hands-free.
I'm a new parent of a 9 month old. It's so easy to get caught up thinking how things will be a month, a year, a decade from now... Just take it one step at a time.
Also, my daughter went through the same clinging to mom phase, and then over night she grew out of it and is comfortable around lots of people even though my parents and in laws haven't even held her since February due to Covid.
Sounds like your mom and step dad think they know better, since they've done this before and you haven't, but parenting philosophy has come a long way!
I recently found out about and started using The Happy Child. It's free and science-based, and may support your desired approach and give you some confidence.
Standing up to people doesn't have to mean confrontation. It can mean, "if you can't respect us and our rules, we won't be visiting with you". And they'll likely call your bluff so be prepared to immediately pack your things and say, "goodbye, we'll try again soon".
Just take baby steps. Make sure you and your wife are respected, and go from there.
P.S. YOU'RE DOING A GOOD JOB
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This one is 25 bucks for the device, plus 20 for a month of service. It has a magnetic lock box on it so you can just attach it under dads hood or under the car(where I'd go). You could also catch him off guard and randomly say, "I know the truth." But it might not work. Lol
Just remember it's not entirely your place to do this, but it's awesome that you want to help.
Every woman in that situation needs this book even if it’s just to start a conversation with her husband/significant other.
https://www.amazon.com/Fair-Play-Game-Changing-Solution-When-ebook/dp/B07NTX84PY
I have a book recommendation, as I was one generation away from having parents who were fluent in Yiddish: The Joys of Yiddish by Leo Rosten. It puts entertaining cultural anecdotes alongside definitions of words so is a lot more fun than a general language learning book. Looks like it got a recent update and is now The New Joys of Yiddish (Amazon link)
Money doesn't create dysfunction. Your family was already dysfunctional. The money stuff is just another arena for the dysfunction to play out.
This is worth talking about with a therapist. Or at least take a read through this book: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454
Thank you very much for the suggestion! This is a great idea that I honestly haven't thought of. I know she isn't much of a reader, but maybe she will pick it up if I tell her it was written with Christian values in mind. I looked it up on amazon, and it looks like the "Total Money Makeover" is a best seller and has promising reviews for her situation. I may be optimistic, but this could help her! Thank you!