Drivers Ed: Myself
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It's "Driving" Permit time---HELP!!!
Asked by S.G. from Portland
on March 4, 2008
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My daughter is 15 and she is going to get her permit today. she wants to drive home form the DMV, I have had her out on dirt roads and she did just fine but that was 1...
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- Hi S., Well this is a big day in your house. I've taught 3 to drive and have a 16yr old still working on it. First don't listen to what all the other kids are doing. ...
- That is so funny. My daughter just got her permit 3 weeks ago and she is 18! I did not let her drive home from the dmv either. She wants to drive all time but I am sca...
- I have a 17yr step-son and he got his permit when he was 15. Out of his three parents, (me, mom and dad) I was the only one that did not want him to get his permit. ...
16 Month Old Is Driving Me Crazy
Asked by T.W. from San Francisco
on July 4, 2008
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so my 16 month old is driving me crazy. for the past few months she's been very needy, crying and whining when i put her down or leave the room (even if her dad is wi...
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- Whenever I have questions about phases I refer to the book by the American Academy of Pediatrics "Caring for Your Baby and Young Child". It has been right on target wi...
- When my guys were little, someone told me "Independence comes out of dependency needs being met." So hug her, love her and rub her back. Accomodate her at your feet wh...
- Hi T.! Oh, I remember those days! I just wanted to "hide" and be alone for 5 seconds! But,I didn't..... You're right....this is a phase. No matter how hard yo...
Biggest Lesson You've EVER Learned?
Asked by A.M. from Fort Wayne
on January 14, 2012
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We recently bought a new car (Chrysler Pacifica...and I LOVE it). Completely lost track of time and didn't register it within my 30 day time frame! Today my husband an...
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- You are embarrassed, yes. You did what people do - you thought the road rules meant you "can do what everybody else seems to do." And you got caught. So now you're ...
- Sorry about your misfortune. The biggest lesson I have ever learned is to make sure I double check who I am sending my text message to before I hit "send".
- What schmuck would give a realtor a ticket and impound their car in this economy? Whatever. It is insured -right? That's all I would care about.
Dance Career
Asked by L.A. from Nashville
on August 26, 2010
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I think it's funny that I'm on a mom's site asking so many career questions, but it's probably b/c you can all relate to having a family life. :) But here I go again. ...
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- Have you actually explored what it would take to become a dance instructor or where you would work once you had the credentials? Until you do that you won't know if b...
- Hi Lka, Well there is absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to do something that you enjoy and pursuing your passion. The question is, where will you work as a dancer...
- Lka, a friend of mine's son attends a private school, and they have a really great set-up for teaching the middle schoolers how to dance. They have dance lessons to t...
My Son's Teacher Is Driving Me Crazy!!!!
Asked by T.O. from Athens
on August 24, 2010
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Ok, so first I want everybody to know how much I respect teachers. I could not do their job nor would I want to do their job!! I am also very supportive and involved ...
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- I soooo feel your frustration, I am helping as an assistant in a kindergartend classroom. It isnt' a regular public school and the administration is soooo disorganiz...
- Make sure you ask her "what is the best way to communicate, phone calls, notes in folder, emails or other ?" Get her answer in writing and save it! I also like the i...
- Not blaming...but playing devil's advocate here, you don't say what grade your son is in now. Depending on his age, perhaps she expects the students to take notes and...
Career Mom Switching to Stay at Home - Need Advice and Suggestions!!!
Asked by L.J. from Dallas
on May 12, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I am switching from a Marketing Manager job to being a full stay at home mom. While I am SO EXCITED! to stay home with my little man, I can't help but be a...
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- Hi L., I had read a bit on this back when my son was born and I was feeling horrible leaving him at day care and going to work (hiring a nanny, as well as working a c...
- My advice would be to get in contact with a local MOMS Club or other similar organization. They've been a life saver for me in making the transition from working to s...
- Someone else suggested the MOMS Club, and I agree 100%. Most local MOMS Clubs have activities 2-4 days a week - playgroups at someone's house, park days, walking club...
Violin Lesson
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on October 22, 2010
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My daughter who is 4 years old starts learning piano last summer for a basic course. She told me that she likes both Piano and Violin eventhough she been mentioned w...
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- Actually I think it does sound steep. Around here it would be $30 - 45/ 45 min. or hour. I grew up learning violin in the Suzuki method from age 4-12 at which ag...
- Here in Fredericksburg the lessons are $25 for a half hour at Roberson's, the music lesson hall in town for many kids. There is another, I don't know the price per le...
- P., I can't tell you if $45 is too much for a violin lesson in your area, but I will say that you should have your daughter work with a teacher who is experienced with...
Lesson Too Harsh??
Asked by J.J. from Toledo
on August 15, 2011
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My 10 y/o daughter made our local intermediate travel volleyball team. Between uniform costs and trainers, it's costing us about $100 roughly. This isn't really a bi...
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- How about meeting in the middle & having her split it with you since you didn't budget for it this week? I'm not sure what time her practice is, but I think I'd tell ...
- I certainly don't mind making my kids pay for lost articles themselves...it teaches them the value of money and respect for personal property. No, it's not wrong. Y...
- You knew you'd have to buy her black ones anyway, right? Since there's no additional expense involved, I'd let this one slide with a reminder that if she loses this p...
Seeking Advice on Poor Nutrition at Daycare.
Asked by A.D. from Davenport
on May 16, 2008
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My daughter will be 3 in August. She has been going to the same daycare/preschool since she was 2 months. She loves it, is happy there and asks to go there on days t...
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- I have seen this in my child's daycare , sometimes they have hotdogs more than once a month. I just send a lunch the days i don't want him eating what is served. He...
- You are not at all over reacting!! What they are serving is junk!!! Maybe they are trying to cut costs, but that is terrible. Who would feed their kids that for meals...
- It is interesting that someone commented that the big daycare centers have to meet certain standards. Unfortunately those standards are very low. Both my kids went t...
Thinking of Starting a Teaching Career?
Asked by E.B. from Beaumont
on December 5, 2011
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I've been a SAHM for 12 years now. I am an official "retiree" at another job (I'm 52) that I stand a GOOD chance of losing or having my pension/benefits reduced by th...
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- My SIL recently returned to college to become certified. She cannot find a teaching job and the sub positions are very competitive. She 'wasted' a lot of time and mo...
- I am a teacher (17 + years) and so is my husband. WE live in California. The first thing you need to do is to find a way to be in a clasroom (not as a parent voluntee...
- I've heard good things about subbing. What about tutoring?
