Only Children Group - RaisingThem Group RSS Feed http://www.raisingthem.com/groups/ Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:36:29 -0400 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:36:29 -0400 RaisingThem RSS Feeds http://www.raisingthem.com/images/logo.gif http://www.raisingthem.com/ http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ Once I read this post, I realized that although there are things I second guess or wish I'd done differently for Sara, having another child is not one of them. ... Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:53:27 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/65993/ Hey there, Just wanted to check in and see since we tend to be our kid's playmates much of the time, if anyone had any good rec's for art activities. We have an easel but he doesn't use it that much. ... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:11:13 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ I try to schedule as much stuff as I can with my mothers' group as well. That's one of the reasons I joined it -- to give her the opportunity to interact and socialize with other kids. ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:27:55 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ I agree that it can be exhausting to entertain them but that's what playdates are for thankfully! To try & combat feeling like that all the time, I try and set up playdates for most days of the week even if it's just for an hour or so but I ... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:09:51 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ Yeah -- they are incredibly demanding of your attention -- especially at this toddler stage. With no other siblings to play with or entertain them, you, as the parent, are their only playmate!!!! Some days it's great --- others, absolutely ... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:27:08 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ Hi Dawn we also have 1 child for know we are working on #2 ...u are right having one is difficult as well. Trying to give so much attention to them is draining for sure. Laura Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:21:00 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/59650/ I'm new to Raising Them. I do belong to a mothers' group (actually I'm the President of it) -- but I thought this might be a nice resource to find parents of other "only children. ... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:30:48 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57735/ Hi, My name is Diane and I am a SAHM of a 3 year old premie who was a 26 week twin. I have been looking for playgroups and advice, I am starting to feel like I need to go back to work so I am trying very hard to find things to keep me and my ... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:58:48 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57636/ . Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:07:43 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ Thanks you guys have been a great help Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:36:27 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ Hi Misti It doesnt sound like u have post pardom or u would know it im sure I never had it but im sure u would know it. Amy is right find friends that is a hugh help. That playgroup u are starting sounds great also try cafemom. ... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:27:58 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ Yeah i have started a playgroup around my area for parents and i think that we are going to be meeting up in the next week or so after i have to take my daughter in for shots on Tuesday and were going out of town this weekend so i think maybe ... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:38:25 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ It sounds like you do! But it's certainly nothing to be ashamed of. I had it really, really bad. But not like Brooke Shields. ... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:34:29 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ No i don't have any friends and i live in a trailer park with all old and retired people so i am the only one around here with a baby. But i do not think that i have post par tum Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:31:34 -0400 http://www.raisingthem.com/posts/view/57482/ Hi Misty, It WILL get better. And soon! Don't worry about not knowing how to do everything. Women's intuition over past how many thousands of years has kept us all alive. Trust your instincts. If something feels unsafe, don't do it. ... Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:14:33 -0400