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My Kid Turned Out Crappy. Is it my fault?Every hit can't be a home run. Some tips to help flustered empty-nesters. You did everything Motherly-Possible while junior (or juniorette) was growing up. You watched your offspring with attentive eyes; you told all the right bedtime stories; you went to all the right places and saw all the right things. And one morning, you woke up to find that junior is a rotten apple - one crappy kid. Now that Junior has left home, he never contacts you - would rather listen to polka music than talk to dear, old mom. You see a life going down the tubes - and there seems as if there is nothing that you can do about it. And amid all the turmoil, you do the only thing that you can do. You pause. You think. And you ask yourself, "Is it my fault?" Let's look at this from another angle. For argument's sake, let's pretend that the reason that Junior turned out to be a total dud is indeed your fault. Yes - it's all your fault, at least for the moment. Nothing can be done to undo the past. Humans can only move forward. Blaming yourself until doomsday isn't going to accomplish a thing, now is it? You'll just make your life more miserable than it is worrying about things that probably aren't even true. As to Junior, give him OR her some space, and some time. I've seen mothers wait almost a lifetime before their offspring returns. Their 'Junior' was finally able to conquer maturity. It doesn't mean that you won't ache deep down inside - but keep in mind that both you, as well as Junior must live your lives to the fullest. We tend to arrive into this world alone, and we also leave alone. Although there will be those who cry at our passing, we ourselves do not determine what our history will be. That is left to be broadcast by those left behind. The important thing is to be available when needed for emotional and moral support. How to Choose the Perfect Family PetFurry friends have a way of wiggling their way into our hearts, but once home we may realize that there's a lot of work ahead so that the new family pet can bond with the family. Like a few words of advice before pet shopping? Then look no further as Animal Rehabilitators Tom and Sky lend their suggestions on choosing the perfect pet. continue Flat Broke With a Kid Who is Name-Brand ConsciousFrom the coffee we drink to the clothes on our backs, we are influenced by name-brand offerings. After all, if it ain't hip, I'll be a pip. With very little cash, we'll take your kid from pip to hip. continue Why Nannys & Grandparents Have What it Takes to Calm the Savage Baby BeastBaby Tesa is screaming at the top of her lungs while you run about the kitchen frantically trying to locate her favorite cup. The faster you move, the louder she cries. You are totally shocked as Grandmother Thelma enters the room, tosses a "How's my baby girl" to Baby Tesa, and receives a beaming smile in the process. We'll explain why. continue
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