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Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 6 Oct 20

I read this quote a while back, "Once a mom, always a mom. No matter how grown your children are, they will always be your precious babies." I agree completely. It is how I feel. All of my kids are now grown. Three of them are...

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Isn't it funny?

me @dfollin (27267) • United States 23 May 17

For about four years now my daughter has had a checking account. She never ordered any checks and does not have a register book which is free, just uses her debit card. But for some reason her emails from the bank come into my...

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What a long day...

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 7 Sep 15

It is the holiday weekend, but we didn't anticipate this. My daughter's university is on the way to the Canadian/U.S. border at Niagara. Yes, there were a lot of American vehicles heading in that direction but today was Sunday...

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The revolving door on mom and dad's home

2004cqui @2004cqui (2812) • United States 24 Jan 12

All of my children moved out over a year ago. Life was peaceful and we enjoyed the quiet comfort for quite a while. Then the call came from my youngest son. He was about to be a father! (Oh boy) Then came the call for housing! It...

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Do you give your grown children Easter baskets?

dragon54u @dragon54u (31633) • United States 23 Mar 09

I have always loved shopping for and putting together Easter baskets for my two boys. I loved hiding eggs and putting little toys and coins in plastic eggs and hiding those, too. After the divorce, they are in high school and I...

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How Much Do You See Your Grown Children

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 20 Feb 09

Do you have grown children? How often do they come home for a visit? How often do you go to visit them. Do they call you on the phone or send a letter? Do they recognize you on holidays or birthdays, etc. We have 2 grown...

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How Many Grown Children at Home?

shewolf52002 @shewolf52002 (1214) • United States 13 Mar 08

My oldest two children have just moved back home and I will tell you it is a stretch! It is hard to adjust to the fact that you can no longer "boss" them. Dont get me wrong they still pretty much obey rules of the house but I...

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Spanking

tcolwell @tcolwell (138) 4 Jan 08

What do you think about spanking, not with a belt, just regular spanking. What is your opinion on it versus time-out as far as effectiveness is concerned. Also, anyone with grown children who can give advice in hindsight. Thanks

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What is the best bit of advice you've gotten from your mother?

tutor1235 @tutor1235 (113) • United States 17 Jul 07

I'm in the process of "launching" three teens and I've been thinking about the most helpful things my mom told me during this time in my life. I've got tons of respect for her, now that I'm in the same position-it's tough to only...

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So you charge your older children rent, (room/board)......

canjo13317 @canjo13317 (396) • United States 11 Jun 07

or as parents, do we "owe" them shelter and food. when your children reach the age of 18 and graduate high school, would start charging them a small rental charge for their room and board? i feel that as long as they are still a...

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Have you found out you enjoy your children more now they are grown?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 3 Jan 07

I love having conversations and friendships with my grown children! They turned out to be pretty interesting people despite their crazy mama! LOL

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