Babysitting the Grand Kids
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My Granddaughter
Asked by V.S. from Washington DC
on July 20, 2011
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Please Help! I have received a letter from the state of marylandfrederick county ss. It is called a Family Involvement for my 22 month old grandchild. i am a nervous w...
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- You don't know for sure what the 'boyfriend's sister' is like (is the boyfriend the father of your grandchild? -if so, it may be a close call as to who gets the child ...
- The Family Involvement Meeting is absolutely about custody. If you had custody of your granddaughter while your daughter was incarcerated bring the court papers rega...
- Sorry, I don't have the information you need, but just wanted to let you know you and your little granddaughter are in my prayers. Blessings...
Grandma Really Wants to Babysit: We're Not Ready
Asked by P.M. from Chicago
on June 17, 2009
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Hi Mom's;
I have a wonderful 7 1/2 mo. old that has never had a babysitter. She gets a lot of socialization we take her out to activities and to see people, play gr...
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- It is a personal choice when you will be comfortable. And no it's not mandatory to get time away. Those are decisions you must make. For years we didn't have regula...
- This is kind of a different response to your post, just bear with me. When I read your post, you & your husband's decision on no babysitters until your baby is one, is...
- I agree with some of the other posts. You and your hubby really need to get out for a little while without the baby!! Trust me it's good for people to take a break onc...
Does Anyone Pay Grandma to Babysit?
Asked by A.N. from Appleton
on May 10, 2007
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Hi just wondering if anyone has there mom or dad watch there kids and if they pay them, i have a 5 year old son and my husband has been working a little later lately s...
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- Hi, We have are grandma watch are son and it is the best he has more one one time and gets to go out and do things with her and be around others we pay her and I thi...
- I think there are a couple of ways to look at this... IF you were using your mom as full time care, then yes I think even though she is grandma...she should be paid...
- Pay her whatever you can afford. Maybe she needs the money - and doesn't want a plant. Maybe she feels that she is providing a service to you and she should be c...
Adopting Grandson
Asked by C.L. from Washington DC
on May 28, 2009
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My husband and are are in our early sixties. Our 2 1/2 year old grandson was placed with us by Social Services when he was born. His parents had their rights termina...
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- Hello there. My name is Pamela I am a mother of 4 and a grandma of 1. I have had a similar situation but in stead of my grand child, I am raising my niece for the 3ed ...
- My sister and her husband took care of the child their 16 year old daughter gave birth to. The child has always called them mom and dad even tho as she has grown she ...
- I think that having him call you Mommy and Daddy at this young age after having different names for you for 2 years would be confusing to him. You could try adjusting...
Is 92 Years Old Too Old to Babysit?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on April 5, 2011
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My husband has plans on Thursday to take our older boys into the city for a charity sporting event. He will be leaving at 1:30 PM and won't be back until later in the ...
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- I feel like there is no difference of when you're in a bind or the situation now, because it would be considered in a bind. If you feel she is healthy then go for it! ...
- The reason I think you are all over the top is because this mom is assuming. It is only a few hours, her child is "laid back." If Great Grand cannot do it she will...
- Totally agree with you! At 92? It's amazing and great she is living independantly and that she is able to watch your kiddos in a bind for short periods of time, but if...
Seeking Child Care
Asked by J.B. from Dallas
on August 11, 2008
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I am a grand mother looking for child care for my grand daughter.prefer someone in fort worth or arlington.I have been out of needing child care for 27 years.dont know...
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- J., I have an inhome childcare in Arlington. My website is www.mtckc.com. I am not sure what hours you are looking for or the age of your granddaughter. You can ema...
- You can go to the Texas state website and do a search in your area - gives you all the registered and licensed providers and their contact info. Here's the link:http:...
- Hi my name is A. and I live in Arlington. I am a stay at home mom, my daughter is 14months old.I would love to talk with you and find out what your needs are. My numbe...
Home Child Care
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on February 21, 2011
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Hello Mommas:
I have been speaking with a couple who is expecting their first child in May. They would like me to care for their newborn while they both work full ti...
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- Hi there! I know when you figure the hourly rate is seems low. I charge about $175 for full time care. And yes, it does depend on your area. Always do the resear...
- I'm in Silicon Valley (everything's expensive here) and pay $70/day for an in-home day care. My toddler is one of 4 children there. She provides food, snacks and bed...
- when my baby was born I paid 125/week. I found out this was pretty low when our daycare lady moved and the one we go to now is 175/week. We're currently looking at a c...
My Grandson
Asked by J.H. from Daytona Beach
on July 31, 2010
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My beautiful grandson turned two in May, but is still not speaking, he was tested for hearing and failed tests, so had tubes put in, he has went to a few speech therap...
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- I was in the same circumstance 3 years ago with my son. Yes, the A word is scary but the earlier you start treatment the better the outcome. There is so much assistanc...
- Keep up with the speech therapy classes. Keep the tv OFF. Television is like static noise for developing brains and can actually inhibit the brains ability to retain i...
- My grandson has similar issues tho he passed the hearing test. I urge you to encourage your daughter to have him evaluated by a developmental pediatrician to be sure ...
Sad for My Granddaughter Vent/question Long Sorry
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on November 5, 2011
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This is a question wrapped in a Sad for my granddaughter vent. I am going to give some background first.
My daughter is 29 she has 3 children. The oldest is 11 (Ha...
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- My boys and I have never done birthday parties. We beleive that birthdays are for family. So, since her mother is doing a crappy job of being a mother at the momen...
- Take her out for some Grandma time. Make it her special day. Take her and get a manicure or something fun and a nice dinner, lunch. If it falls on a weekday, make...
- You can have a one on one day with your g-child. Say that you wanted to celebrate the fact that you have such a special one of a kind g-daughter born to your family. A...
11 Month Old Not Doing Well in Child Care.
Asked by S.R. from Washington DC
on April 17, 2007
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Hello,
My 11 month old just started going to a new day care provider. This is our 3rd provider since August. The other two felt he was too needy. I don't know what...
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- Hello my name is K.! I live in sandston. I am a sahm of 3 boys... 5, 3, and 4 months. I love children and cant stand for them to be mistreated. If im not too late plea...
- I do agree with Alan. I am also an In Home Care provider, and I have a set schedule with the children. The parents and I are on the same page when it comes to eating, ...
- Hello! My name is J.. I was wondering where your located at? J.
