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We received our latest question from a member of our Twitter community.I love, love being a Savvy Auntie. My niece is the best addition to my life, but she in no way makes me want to have my own kids. Is that weird?Sincerely,
No! Absolutely, positively not!Good Luck,Natalie Robinson GarfieldNatalie Robinson Garfield is a Private Practice Psychotherapist & Consultant in NY
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I just turned 36 and would like to make my sister a true auntie. My husband is younger than I am. He is not quite ready to be a dad. What is your advice on being patient in becoming an older Mom and telling your sister that she has to be a patient Auntie?Sincerely,
Having a baby is a big decision and life long commitment and should be made between you and your husband, not for your sister.That being said, many men are “not ready” and need to be helped along. The...
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12:24, 12/06/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
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It's definitely a new world. We recently received our first Tweet to Dear Savvy Auntie:@SavvyAuntie: A Savvy Auntie friend of mine has a friend with a new cancer diagnosis and adolescent twins. Any suggestions on how she can help?
Aunties can and do help even and especially in times of health crises.Adolescents are old enough to be informed about the diagnosis and the treatment plan, in general terms. They should be encouraged ...
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12:00, 08/30/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
Anonymous
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I am the proud Aunt of a wonderful 10 year old boy. He is being raised<br />by both his 42-year old single mother and live in grandma. The father<br />is 1500 miles away and has never been involved in his life. Except for<br />a few boyfriends my sister has had that were introduced into and then<br />taken out of his life, he has had no male influence in his life. (His<br />grandfather, who is also on the opposite end of the country, WANTS a<br />relationship with his grandson, but due to my sis...
<br /><br />Your nephew is so lucky to have you! Although your values are admirable<br />and very good, unfortunately they are not popular right now. There are<br />aunties and grandmas all over the c...
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12:00, 07/26/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
Anonymous
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I have a 13 year old niece. My sister is currently going through a divorce, and has adopted a 'it is my life i deserve to have fun' attitude, almost completely ignoring my niece. I niece is a smart athletic girl who has tons of potential. I recently found out that my niece has been engaging in sex with an 18 year old woman( who I also found out was using my niece for sex). I know that my sister is not going to be okay with my niece engaging in homosexual behavior. My deep concern comes from the ...
It is so difficult to see behaviors like your sister's and nieces that conflict with your beliefs and values.This is a recurring theme in the letters Dear Savvy Auntie receives.It is not unusual for t...
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12:00, 06/07/09
Dear Savvy Auntie, User:
Anonymous
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My foster nephew is now out of school for the summer, and alone for several hours each day while his foster parents are working. Because of his foster status and history, he's not allowed to leave the house during the day. How can I (from 75 miles away) help motivate him to pass at least part of his time in productive/challenging pursuits, so that he doesn't rot his brain in front of the TV all day?
You don't mention your foster nephew's age. I assume he is older than 10 or 11years since he is being left alone.It hurts me to think of a boy having to stay home alone for the day; so, the first poss...
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