How can I drown out my mother's constant advice giving banter? [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing on Oct 16, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I forgive my mother for losing some of my most treasured items? This may sound like a stupid/trivial problem but it's really eating away at me inside. [more inside]
posted by starpoint on Oct 13, 2009 - 56 answers

[ParentFilter]: Quick survey of parents - how weird do you think it is for a father to take his toddler-age daughter on a long weekend trip to visit family, while the mother stays at home? [more inside]
posted by scblackman on Jul 15, 2009 - 49 answers

Looking for tips, advice, how-to's, words of wisdom, dire warnings, helpful websites/blogs/books, and general info on single parenting in general...and for single parenting for a dad raising an almost 3yo in particular. [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Jul 13, 2009 - 12 answers

Do you know any good left wing propoganda for toddlers? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing on Jun 15, 2009 - 51 answers

My oldest daughter is turning 13--I need birthday gift ideas! [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Jun 9, 2009 - 22 answers

How to deal with five year old daughter showing preference for dad & dad's girlfriend over me? [more inside]
posted by cdg7707 on Jun 4, 2009 - 40 answers

What's the best way to teach my daughter to read? [more inside]
posted by lexfri on May 16, 2009 - 35 answers

Hypothetical child custody question about when the only living parent goes to jail. How hard is it for the convicted parent to regain custody of their child upon their release? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Feb 12, 2009 - 11 answers

Help me organize my 7 year olds clothing! [more inside]
posted by burhan on Dec 10, 2008 - 11 answers

Last year my dad and my step-mother divorced after 20 years of marriage. It was not an easy break-up, and my dad was pretty devastated in its wake. While it was wrenching for me to think of my dad being alone in his mid-sixties, I cheered myself knowing that my dad, being a very smart, handsome, together guy with a whole lot of awesome qualities, is definitely a catch and would almost certainly end up with someone terrific. I always pictured him being with some fun, free-spirited woman, probably a widow, someone who could match his intellect, stand up to his occasional bull-headedness, and win the hearts of his kids. He’s now with with someone, alright, but not at all what I’d imagined or hoped for. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 50 answers

How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 - 42 answers

How do I let go of the past? [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Aug 16, 2008 - 23 answers

Should I take my 14 year old daughter to Warped tour? [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito on Jun 11, 2008 - 25 answers

Mothers and daughters and the films about them - can you name some? [more inside]
posted by mooza on Mar 15, 2008 - 45 answers

What should I put in a time capsule for my daughter? [more inside]
posted by jonson on Jul 13, 2007 - 27 answers

AskingOutFilter: I've heard of a potential match from a third party.. how might I go about acquiring her contact details (or other info) in an uncreepy way? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Feb 1, 2007 - 17 answers

MovieTitleFilter: There was some movie trailer I saw this year about a youngish demonic/antichrist girl... [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Dec 31, 2006 - 5 answers

What does DS and DD mean on forums? [more inside]
posted by Maia on Oct 26, 2006 - 13 answers

Daddy-daughter advice, or what can you tell me that you've learned? [more inside]
posted by fijiwriter on Oct 19, 2006 - 74 answers

I want to help my daughter but in the best way (kind of long). [more inside]
posted by davcoo on Aug 19, 2006 - 23 answers

I have a bright, wonderful 19 year old daughter who is gradually becoming overweight. I love her dearly and think she's beautiful, but am concerned about future health, social and self-esteem issues if she continues gaining weight. I have never been critical of her on this issue. Proper diet and exercise is an important part of my life and I've hoped that she would come to emulate me in this area, but that's not happening. Any advice on how I might lovingly guide her to better diet and fitness habits without pressuring her, or having her resent me, or develop negative body image issues?
posted by capcuervo on Aug 11, 2006 - 49 answers

My six year old daughter has recently (past few months or so) had a recurring fear of being kidnapped. I have tried many different tactics to quell this fear of hers, but would love to hear some possible tactics to relax my nervous midget.
posted by Ateo Fiel on May 22, 2006 - 23 answers

A very dear friend has asked me to be God Father to his young daughter. My friend and I go back 20 years - he's like a brother to me. What is an appropriate gift to give my soon-to-be God Daughter?
posted by stiffpicken on Jan 17, 2006 - 21 answers

Does anyone know what Pearl Jam's "Daughter" song is about? I love their "Jeremy" song, and this one, too... but I can't parse the lyrics on "Daughter" for the life of me.
posted by silusGROK on Sep 27, 2005 - 19 answers