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  • How can I help a friend discipline her daughter?

    My friend has a 2.5 year old girl I have a 2 year old, everytime we meet up her daughter pretty much bullies mine, pushes her over, hits her pulls hair etc, now I get this is normal toddler behaviour to a point the issue is her mother just watches it happen. She occasionally shouts to ask if would like to go home as a threatened punishment but never follows through or tells her why. Now Im no way a perfect parent but whenever my daughter pushes or anything I take her over to me get her to look at me and listen when I tell her its naughty and to go apologise to the person she hurt. I don't like to tell other parents what to do but its at the stage I don't want to see her because my daughter just ends up crying every two minutes, and she's not a wimp she usually doesn't cry except when hurt its just the shock or something of being pushed etc when not even in way or anything. In part I think the other child is doing it for attention as her mother spends more time on her phone than speaking to her and after hurting my daughter a few times she gets attention.

    Example I had a party for my daughters birthday at the weekend the mother sat on her phone not talking to anyone and ignoring the fact her child was jumping on others including her baby cousin on the bouncy castle, continued to ignore her when pushing kids and gave me a look when I asked the kid to be careful around a little girl who had a broken arm. When asked if she could maybe watch what daughter was doing on borrowed castle which she could have broken with behaviour she went over child's behaviour didn't improve so she just left.

    How can I help her learn effective discipline so my child can play with her without being battered?

    I know I must sound like a judgmental cow here but I an sick of my daughter being pushed about and getting her to push back would go against what already told her. I want her little girl to learn how to have friends but dunno how she will if keeps bullying them. Nursery spoke to mum one day as little one was hitting and pushing kids all day and the mother took her out of nursery because "they must be doing something to make her like that" so she can't see its just how the kid is because she isn't helping her learn what is wrong :-(

    5 AnswersParenting9 years ago
  • What to say to my friend and should we Still be friends?

    Sorry this sounds childish but yeah want opinions please :-)

    I rarely see my friend Lisa now but we're still friends and keep in touch and stuff I didn't think there was any issue between us and not sure if there is.

    Now comes stupid part I had a daughter who's father is a total knobber, we're not together split up last year, he was horrible and spiteful and came out that he slept with Lisa and her sister while we were together, thought he was just being spiteful so thought nothing off it.

    Bumped into Lisa so was speaking and said oh he even came out that he slept with you and Nikolle and she didn't say anything or react which was wierd but still thought nothing of it.

    So the plot thickens...

    Had friends round last week and were just speaking got onto topic of ex and how he was an idiot when split mentioned what he said about Lisa and Nikolle to find out from one of the girls that he did sleep with Nikolle when I was very pregnant.

    So why would he lie about one tell the truth about the other?

    I still don't know if Lisa did or not and don't know how to ask her about it.

    If she did I don't know what effect it will have my our friendship I mean is in past and he was a **** anyway but she still betrayed my trust so I dunno what I should do?

    Should I be mad?

    Don't see her much anyway so should I just distance myself from her?

    I really dunno how I should feel about her sleeping with someone who I was going out with?

    Im never going to see him again unless he decides to grow up and be a father which is very unlikely.

    She is the sort of girl who does go with your ex but usually just after being together etc so I dunno if she did or not.

    2 AnswersFriends9 years ago
  • Boob question for ladies serious answers please?

    Hiya

    Do your boobs feel different at different times of the month?

    Is there any point in the month that you feel uniform hardness under the soft tissue? Same both sides?

    For ladies who have had and breastfed babies did this change after?

    Do your boobs feel different right at the start of pregnancy? Is it More noticeable in 2nd pregnancy?

    Last night my partner noticed boobs felt funny like hard not lumps but something in there, had been fine when bathed the Night before I'm just wondering if it could just be hormonal changes due to period due or if my contraception could have failed and be normal pregnancy thing(didn't know with my first) or if I should be seeing my doctor

    Thanks in advance

    Please be mature I'm a wee bit worried.

    3 AnswersWomen's Health9 years ago
  • Any tips to calm nerves please?

    I have a 2nd interview tonight, is one to one and I'm really nervous, first interview despite having 3jobs before lol! When nervous I tend to either gibber rubbish or go quiet, either way not exactly a good way to portray myself.

    I have been not thinking about it all week and now day is here I'm so nervous I feel sick and still got 8 hours until going to it.

    I took kalms at first one but still gibbered a bit, like words Sound good in my head then come out all jumbled even if take time to try and think.

    Anyone got tips to make it easier or make me less nervous?!

    Also going to be working on shop floor for a bit I think is a supermarket would a skirt be appropriate do you think? I want to be to smart but not too smart as they advise to be like smart casual?

    Sorry if bit jumbled thanks :-)

    4 AnswersPsychology9 years ago
  • How to get pee smell out of wood?

    Bottom of my stairs is just bare wood as not got matting down yet, I am toilet training my daughter and she had an accident down there yesterday, I cleaned it at time but now the smell is really strong? Anything you can suggest? Would lots of flash with Febreeze work do you think?

    Thanks for any advice :-)

    8 AnswersCleaning & Laundry9 years ago
  • Collie dog herding toddler? and toilet issues?

    I have an 8 month old collie, lovely nature normally great with my 20 month old daughter but tonight they were playing the domino looked like she was going to nip my daughters heels/ankles I obviously told her off but is this normal collie behaviour?

    She is almost there with toilet training but sometimes still pees in the house if I'm to busy to notice her asking, she's done it twice on my bed without warning though, is this a dominance thing? Once my partner was staying with his dog when she did it, could it be to do with the change was on his side of the bed?

    Any real responses appreciated thank you :-)

    6 AnswersDogs9 years ago
  • Wiring a double light switch please help?

    I have new switch plates, the old ones the wires go in horizontal bits but new one they are vertical, I have 4 red wires, 1 black, 1 brownish and a red grounding wire how do I know what goes where? Can I just mirror what was done in old one other way round or wouldn't it work?

    Can anyone help or direct me to a diagram?

    Please dont suggest getting a professional, if I could I would have by now.

    Thanks :-)

    2 AnswersDo It Yourself (DIY)9 years ago
  • Nice easy cheesecake recipes please?

    Been tasked with making a cheesecake for my partners bbq at the weekend, first time meeting his family and haven't made a cheesecake before, any pretty easy recipes please

    Thank you :-)

    4 AnswersCooking & Recipes9 years ago
  • Does anyone know about ghosts and stuff?

    How can I tell if there is a ghost is my house and if she or he is friendly?

    I kinda believe due to friends mother who visits his house, his toddler can point to nana in pictures without ever seeing her kinda thing.

    But anyway tonight here in my house, door locked, child sleeping, dog on sofa kinda sleeping, no-one else here, on 2nd floor windows locked. My microwave started beeping like daft? No idea why no-one in room could there be some other reason? Went to check, nothing on micro or anything against it. Came back into living room sat down and heard someone walking or falling down my stairs, no-one there? No way for someone to get in?! There was nothing on my stairs that could fall down make the noise.

    Someone died in my house years ago, an old lady fell down the stairs and died.

    I am afraid, live alone with my child, had bad experience with my **** of an ex so am jumpy anyway.

    Can someone give a reasonable explanation for these things or tell of how to find out if its a ghostie and if its friendly?

    11 AnswersMythology & Folklore9 years ago
  • I cut myself with a rusty saw do I need a tetnus injection?

    Stupid I know but yeah my saw has rusty bits and ive accidentally cut myself.

    Is it only rusty fences and dogs you need it for or what?

    Thanks in advance :-)

    2 AnswersDo It Yourself (DIY)9 years ago
  • Warhammer 40k horus heresy series gift ideas?

    Hey my bf loves these books, he likes the world eaters and death squad legions, what would you advise as a gift? Too much choice with the models :-) he has all the books

    Thanks for any advice :-)

    1 AnswerOther - Games & Recreation9 years ago
  • Anyone planning to ask their bf to marry them since a leap year?

    My bf joked about it the other day and just wondering how common it is :-)

    8 AnswersEngagements & Weddings9 years ago
  • Any natural way to help urgency during an ibs episode? sorry if tmi?

    I have ibs normally it is ok just episodes once in a while.

    Currently having sorry for tmi diarrhea without much warning. I have tablets but they hurt my stomach so wondering if anything else may help tried light foods with no difference

    Thanks for any help or advice

    5 AnswersAlternative Medicine9 years ago
  • My bf said might be to ill to see me but in pub?

    He has the cold, gets worse at nights, feels crap, he was going to spend weekend in bed if not better so not see me and hasn't mentioned this since yesterday now tonight he went to pub for a few and a friend turned up so he says looks like a night of drinking for him, I have no problems with him being out with friends (ok a little jealous since friend in question is female and pretty hot but not letting that bother me he's a very loyal man) but he said to ill to see me, am I wrong to be pissed off if tomorrow he decides he's spending weekend in bed as wants to not be ill for work on Monday?

    He's rarely ill so didn't mind not seeing him for one weekend but how can he be to ill to come see me but not to go to pub?

    Am I being unreasonable?

    Thanks :-)

    1 AnswerSingles & Dating9 years ago
  • How do you bleed a radiator?

    Do you need any tools? How often do you do it? Does it give out more heat after? Do you have to put other water in? If so how?

    Any help appreciated, my radiators dont get very hot.

    Thanks in advance

    2 AnswersMaintenance & Repairs9 years ago
  • How can I tone my stomach?

    I am not overweight but I have a pot belly, some of it is ibs bloating but there's a lot which could be toned. What exercises can I do at home? I am a single mum and dont have the time or cash for a gym. I struggle to do sit ups, struggled even when had tummy toned anything that would make them easier or alternative exercises would be great Thank you :-)

    2 AnswersDiet & Fitness9 years ago
  • How often does your dog poo?

    Sorry to be disgusting just wondering if my dog is normal, she seems to go a lot like 4 times in the morning and same in evening. Shes a 6month old collie. Shes not fully toilet trained is it to late?

    8 AnswersDogs9 years ago
  • How to get brown sticky tape off window frame?

    My Christmas decorations were stuck up with brown packing tape, not my wisest move I now see, some of it has come off fine but other bits are just spreading anyone got anything that works?

    Tried hot water with cleaning stuff and a scourer. Thanks :-D

    3 AnswersCleaning & Laundry9 years ago
  • Any good tips to stop collie puppy pulling?

    My collie pup is 6months old and pretty well behaved in the house when we get out she is obviously very excited and she pulls like mad on the lead, I have her in a harness so she cant hurt herself does anyone have anything which worked for them, she is going to be to strong for me soon if she keeps it up. Ive tried stopping every time she pulls then going but it doesn't make a difference. Also have a young daughter so have a buggy when out which doesn't help! Thanks for any advise :-)

    4 AnswersDogs9 years ago
  • Does anyone know Is ADHD heredity?

    Hiya is there anyone who has ADHD or a partner with it and has had a child or knows the chances of father passing the genes to a child? If both parents have it is it certain to be passed on? Thanks

    7 AnswersPregnancy9 years ago