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My 10-Year-Old Stepson Still Wets the Bed, and His Mom Refuses to Address the Issue: Advice?
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My 10-Year-Old Stepson Still Wets the Bed, and His Mom Refuses to Address the Issue: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking advice about her 10-year-old stepson. She says that her stepson still wets the bed. He is large enough that they have to buy small adult Pull-ups for him to wear in bed. He has been to a doctor, but no helpful advice was given. This mom is frustrated because she feels like her stepson’s mom refuses to address the issue, and it is causing issues in her home when he is over. What should she do?

My Daughter's Father Is About to Get Out of Prison: Should I Let Him Be Part of Her Life?
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My Daughter’s Father Is About to Get Out of Prison: Should I Let Him Be Part of Her Life?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her ex, the father of her two-year-old daughter. She says her daughter’s father has had very little involvement in her life due to being in and out of prison. Though this mom has no interest in any kind of meaningful relationship with her ex — and refuses to let him live with her again — she is conflicted about to what degree, if any, she should let him into their daughter’s life, given his history. Other moms share their advice for her below.

My Husband Gives Me the Silent Treatment All the Time: Advice?
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My Husband Gives Me the Silent Treatment All the Time: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her husband. She says that her husband, who is a great father to their children, will often give her “the silent treatment” when he is upset with her and during arguments. He sometimes continues to give her said silent treatment for days or even weeks. It is deeply upsetting to this mom, who has tried everything she can to engage with him when it happens, but nothing seems to work.

My Ex Bought My 5-Year-Old Daughter an iPhone Against My Wishes: Advice?
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My Ex Bought My 5-Year-Old Daughter an iPhone Against My Wishes: Advice?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about her ex. She says her ex, the father of her 5-year-old daughter, was abusive and generally terrible to her. Since leaving him, she has tried to reconcile and create a good co-parenting relationship for the sake of their daughter, but it hasn’t been easy going. Recently, her ex bought their daughter an iPhone. This mom feels her daughter is too young for the device and does not like the way her ex seems to be manipulating their daughter and her emotions via the phone. What should she do?

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