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10:30, 02/03/12
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
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Is there such a word "deadbeat auntie"? My sister blames me that I’m the problem to why she wont come see her 5 yr (sic) old niece, 2 yr (sic) old and 8 month old nephew. My sister and I do not get along because of her choices. Her boyfriends are more important than spending time or seeing the kids. My whole family turned against me now because this b***h is "perfect". I don’t I need opinons (sic) and to move on. The only family I need are just my kids I guess.
I suppose there can be a “deadbeat” anyone including an auntie. Although you say your children are enough for you as family, you sound like someone who values family even-though you are angry with you...
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04:42, 01/24/12
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
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I recently found out I am pregnant. Prior to getting pregnant, my six yr<br /> old niece told me that she would not come over anymore if I ever have a<br /> baby. She has been the baby on both sides of her family up until the <br />recent of her aunts baby on her fathers side, and she is still trying to<br /> adjust to that.?? <br /><br />She has said that she is a little upset with me, and that she thinks I'm<br /> going to love her less. She asked me if we can have a "niece and Auntie<br /> Da...
<br /><br />There is something very sweet about your niece’s concern! It is obvious <br />that she treasures the relationship and YOU. It is also true that many <br />little girls between the ag...
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03:07, 01/20/12
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
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I'd love some help, Savvy Auntie! My 5-year old niece lost her dog - her best friend- on Christmas Day due to a traumatic and sudden bacterial infection. The dog was only 6. She is angry and sad and I am not sure the best thing to say to her!
Losing a pet at five years of age that you have had your whole life can be quite traumatic. The best that you can “say” is to mirror back to her what she says with compassion and empathy. Assuring her...
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05:18, 01/17/12
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
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My niece will be born any day now and I'm really nervous.My sister announced her pregnancy about a month after I had a really rough abortion that I had a hard time coming to terms with and I didn't share with anyone. This will be my mother's first grandchild and everyone is thrilled, including me.I will admit certain parts of her pregnancy was really hard for me and I took coped by alternating being super supportive and taking some distance. Now we are going to welcome a beautiful baby girl into...
You have been through a difficult loss (my condolences) and must first spend some time mourning your abortion and what might have been. Perhaps, you could buy a plant or put a small stone in an existi...
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12:00, 11/01/11
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I'm very close to my niece, Sarah, who is 18 months old. I helped babysit her during her first year of life and we developed a close bond. She will run up to me when I show up to visit, wants me to hold her whenever I sit down, and follows me around in general - basically, she wants to be with me whenever I'm around.This has created friction with her mother, who I was never close with to begin with. Her mother takes it very personally that Sarah doesn't behave in the same manner when she comes t...
You’re very astute and sensitive to the situation with your sister! I would add two other ingredients. First, your niece is still very young and her allegiances will change over time. Second, ch...
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09:42, 10/26/11
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I have a two year old niece who lives some ways from us, so I don't get to see her as often as I'd like. My question is this: I've recently decided to embrace my Jewish roots (mom is Jewish, dad isn't, wasn't raised Jewish). This seems to have caused some discomfort amongst my in-laws. My sister-in-law has gone as far as to say that she is an atheist. How do I go about introducing my niece to my beliefs without infringing on my sister-in-law’s beliefs?
I think you know the answer to your question and would like a different answer. I can’t offer it to you. Religious beliefs are the bailiwick of the parents of very young children. I can understand you...
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