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I Want to Put My Infant in a Single Bed: Is That a Bad Idea?
Advice, Parenting

I Want to Put My Infant in a Single Bed: Is That a Bad Idea?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her infant daughter. She says she is considering moving her three-month-old out of her cot and into a single bed placed next to the parents’ bed. She says that her daughter tends to find sleeping on a bed more comfortable. Is this mom thinking too far ahead? Is it safe to put an infant in a single bed? The community weighs in with advice below.

My Fiancé Feels 'Emasculated' Because I Don't Want to Take His Last Name: Advice?
Advice, Love & Marriage, Relationships

My Fiancé Feels ‘Emasculated’ Because I Don’t Want to Take His Last Name: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about taking her fiancé’s last name. She says that she already has two last names, and she is the only one of her siblings who has her mother’s last name. Therefore, she does not really want to change her name. She says it doesn’t feel right. Her fiancé, however, is upset by this. He says he feels ’emasculated.’ She adds that her fiancé’s father is also upset about her decision not to take the last name. What should she do?

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