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I am a White Mother Raising a Mixed Son in an Otherwise All-White Family: Where Should I Begin?
Advice

I am a White Mom Raising a Mixed Son in an Otherwise All-White Family: Where Should I Begin?

A mom writes in asking for advice about raising her mixed-race son as protests throughout the world continue. This white mother-of-three has an 11-year-old son from a previous relationship. Her son’s father is Black, and therefore her son is half-Black and half-white. This mom wants to know what she should be doing for her son: What conversations should she be having with him? How should she be having them? Where should she start?

I'm Terrified of Having a Second C-Section: Advice?
Advice, Giving Birth, Pregnancy

I’m Terrified of Having a Second C-Section: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about having a second C-section. She says she had an emergency C-section during her first delivery, which likely caused some trauma. Now that she is pregnant again, she is planning to have a scheduled C-section, but she is terrified. She says her anxiety is getting out of control, and she would like to hear from other moms who have been through this about their positive experiences in having a second, planned C-section.

My Ex Wants to Take Our Son With Him Across the Country to Meet a Woman He's Never Even Met in Person: Advice?
Advice, Relationships

My Ex Wants to Take Our Son With Him Across the Country to Meet a Woman He’s Never Even Met in Person: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her ex. She says that her ex has requested to take their son on a cross-country trip to meet a woman whom the ex has not met in person. This mom has tried to explain her concerns about this situation to her ex, but he does not seem to care. She is worried that if she flat-out tells him no, he will find ways to cause problems for her. Any advice for this mom?

I'm Conflicted About Having a Second Child: What Are the Pros and Cons?
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I’m Conflicted About Having a Second Child: What Are the Pros and Cons?

A mom writes in asking for advice about whether or not she should have a second child. This mom-of-one says “life is crazy enough with one” child, and she worries that adding another into the mix will only make life harder. However, she worries that one day she will look back and wish she had a second, only it will be too late to do it by then. She asks moms with multiples what the pros and cons are of having more than one child.

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