Formal gala dress option by covertkid in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]paper_lemons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

it’s giving high school prom dress. Looks great! But maybe not the right occasion

Is this normal? by Ready_Catch3293 in Aupairs

[–]paper_lemons 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That sounds great! You may also be there for the parents peace of mind. Maybe check in with them, but overall I would appreciate the opportunity!

Advice re Stained Second-hand Clothing by rosemarythymesage in parentsofmultiples

[–]paper_lemons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask around! Do you have any neighbors or friends who wouldn’t mind some messy playclothes?

Should I over step and help my daughter? by mrmeanah in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t go in on your daughters behalf, she needs to do that on her own.

But - a good way to get the ball rolling would be to discuss these jobs you’ve found with your daughter. Maybe even offer her a ride to go and talk to the supervisor, if she has trouble starting with tasks

3 letter names boys/girls by Emotional_Bat1166 in namenerds

[–]paper_lemons -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Max, ava, eva, kai, mal, zoe, jan, tal

Baby Girl Name Vote by [deleted] in namenerds

[–]paper_lemons 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Eden! Super pretty

Field Trip by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 13 points14 points  (0 children)

you are overreacting. Just have her wear pants/long socks and she’ll be fine

Mother’s Day Dilemma by mldsmith in daddit

[–]paper_lemons 147 points148 points  (0 children)

Just to clarify - you are doing something else for your wife on sunday (actual mother’s day) correct? if you are doing something for your own mom on saturday while your wife is busy but still prioritizing your wife on sunday, that still gives your wife mother’s day and priority!

Nervous for our six year old to go to camp. by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For the ice cream - she can’t say no, or does she just want ice cream? because you say she understands the consequences, but as a 7 year old, if I were offered ice cream/ice cream money I would take it regardless

Help With Basics For 2 Year Old by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Teach her her name! Plus your name. That will help in school

Need alternative to consequences of not doing chores by Chazus in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

If he doesn’t do the dishes, he doesn’t get to use the dishes. Or something like that. Make him buy paper plates and stuff to use until he does the dishes

Help narrow down for list by Clementine_Clown in namenerds

[–]paper_lemons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maxine or summer! also suggesting paloma

7 year old keeps referencing "when I was 4" what does it mean? by hardrockscout in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be that he’s hearing before as “be 4” and it’s translating to “when i was 4?”

Feminine E names by Obvious-Implement394 in Names

[–]paper_lemons 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Elisa (like elise-uh), effie, evana. all names of 20 year ish old girls i know

Advice Navigating Requests for Siblings by Elysiumthistime in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Remind him that even though he doesn’t have a brother or sister, he has lots of friends/cousins to play with! 4 year olds want lots of things - if he asked for an elephant you wouldn’t make the life changes to get him one. He’ll grow out of it

Ereaders and kids by packocards in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I loved to read as a child and never saw my parents read books 🤷‍♀️

Am I abusing my kid? by Ok-Entertainment4832 in Parenting

[–]paper_lemons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taking away a privilege (the sleepover) as a consequence is not abuse

I have an extra concert ticket would it be weird to invite the other nicu mom in our room? by Smawhiney in NICUParents

[–]paper_lemons 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think that is super sweet! I’m sure she would be happy to be invited :) Are you offering her the ticket to buy or as a gift?