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"Mom likes me best!" "I got better grades than
you!" You probably recognize those statements as the battle
cries of sibling rivalry. Unfortunately, if not dealt with, these
competitive and sometimes hostile statements morph into the adult
version of sibling rivalry with… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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My brother and I have finished our first
week of the Couch-to-5K
Running Plan from coolrunning.com. It's been rough. That first
night especially. On the second night, I had to bring the munchkin
along, pushing her in… Read More »
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I started
running with my brother yesterday. As I suspected it reminded
me very much of why I hated gym class so much. Before the end of
the first five minutes I was huffing and… Read More »
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As the boys went off to to fight in the second World War, "Harvey Candy Bar" owner "Walter Harvey" (Garry Marshall) decides to create an all-women baseball league. Two players recruited are two farm girls, sisters from Iowa who are in the middle of a sibling rivalry. You have… Read More »
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I am fed up ... I feel
backed against a wall defending my every emotion, thought, or
action to you. No matter how good my intentions are (towards
you) it only backfires & get blown out of context.
Lately, I've been feeling like THE BAD GUY. Anger feeds
on...
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My stepson, soon to be 21, doesn't want my son at his 21st birthday. Just his dad and his "birth" brothers, including his half brother. My son's done nothing to him, been kind to him and all his siblings. His only crime, it seems, was just living with us. SS... Read More »
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True Mom Confession: "I told my son to hit my daughter back after he'd taken one too many swats from her in the midst of a sibling battle in the car. I'd obviously forgotten every bit of parenting advice I'd ever read or heard over the years. Shame on... Read More »
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Those of you who have been following this blog know that every month Crabmommy morphs into Astromommy and looks deep into her crystal ball to see what the stars have in store for you moms. Who can explain this sudden burst of psychic energy? Is it because I myself am a mom that I can divine how other mothers will fare from moon to moon? All I know is that when the stars speak to me, they speak to me of mothers and the mighty challenges they face. Ladies, it's not always pretty here at Astromommy, but at least I can forewarn you.
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Crabtot is learning about siblings at preschool this week. I think some of the kids are having trouble with their wee brothers and sisters, so issues like jealousy and anger are being addressed in stories and games. An age-old theme, sibling rivalry. I feel sure I've seen a million books... Read More »
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