Playdate Punctuality (or the Lack Thereof)
A mom is annoyed that a friend and her child are perpetually late by 20 minutes to every single playdate. Should she say something or let it go?
A mom is annoyed that a friend and her child are perpetually late by 20 minutes to every single playdate. Should she say something or let it go?
Is it rude to tell guests what NOT to buy for a baby shower? We have opinions on this.
She doesn’t want kids to attend. He says his family will boycott the wedding if the kids aren’t invited. Can a non-elopement compromise be found?
My daughter is in the 75% percentile, and we have been assured by the pediatrician that she is quite healthy –yet I am tired of hearing about how big she is from strangers. Am I being too sensitive?
Will having a baby in the bridal party steal a bride’s thunder on her wedding day? Handling the no kids policy at weddings and not wanting a baby flower girl.
Only three people came to my baby shower and I’m having a really hard time dealing with the disappointment. How can I make myself get over this?
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Is my friend taking advantage of me and my willingness to watch her kids?
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What’s the etiquette of gift giving for joint kid birthday parties?
When gifts are being given from five states away, who foots the postage bill?
Is there a polite way to say “No Thanks” when friends and family want to buy off-registry baby gifts?
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At what point is it no longer kosher to go to a restaurant and bring your child’s meal in the diaper bag?
Gift registry etiquette is always a sticky subject and even more so when the guest of honor is coming in from out-of-state.
Can you ask for cash gifts without being completely tacky?
I helped give a bridal shower, but I don’t think the bride knows!