Financial Problems
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Autistic Child and Sleeping Problems
Asked by C.A. from Portland
on January 6, 2010
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My son is five and moderately autistic. He's such a joy to us. We've always had some issues with sleeping, but the last few weeks are just awful. See we also have a fo...
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- Speaking of parent support groups... make sure to check out http://groups.yahoo.com/ It's been an INVALUABLE tool for working with my 2e son, even though we share the...
- My daughter has high functioning Autism and we have had this issue before too. We didn't dose her with any melatonin or anything when she was that young... we did, how...
- It is very common for autistic kids to have problems sleeping. Studies have found that there is a good portion of people with Autism to have a shortage of Melatonin pr...
Problems with My kids...Help Please???
Asked by J.L. from Dayton
on April 24, 2007
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My son is 4 and is acting out pretty badly. I am a firm believer of discipline in my home (I don't beat my kids, but they do get spanked). I grew up that way and it wo...
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- Hi J., Hang in there... it will get better. I am a mother of three wonderful kids. I have one son that is 4 1/2 yrs old and two daugthers (2 yrs and 10 months). ...
- Hello, I am currently having the same problems with my 5 year old son....We tried everything. His teacher even had us test him for ADHD, but he isn't. I actually did...
- A friend of mine calls it "off your butt parenting." If you are up and redirecting a child before things get out of control, things don't get out of control. I am a ...
Problems with In-laws
Asked by C.A. from Chicago
on January 27, 2010
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I no longer get a long with my in-laws and need to advice. My mother-in-law and I used to get a long very well until I stopped helping her out financially. She would a...
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- Hi C., I am sorry you are going through this. It seems like your M-I-L needs some financial help, and you've been very generous to give it to her up until your own...
- My goodness! That's a terrible situation! A grandma that wants to be paid to see her grandchildren??? A sister-in-law and brother-in-law that excludes one of the ki...
- Hi C.. First, I feel your pain. I have been married for nearly 8 years and have had problems with my in-laws for a long time. I know what you mean about how it can ...
Problems with BF, Dont Know What I Should Do
Asked by C.V. from Houston
on February 2, 2009
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I'm having a situation again that i have no idea what to do. My boyfriend and I love together with our son, and we are just no getting along anymore. I know its becaus...
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- Regardless of how mature you may/may not be.....you have chosen to have a child with a child. I could not imagine raising my daughter on a budget that is so limited! ...
- I agree with the others... Leave now. You don't need him. Your baby will be better off without that kind of role model and influence in his life!
- Here is my sincere and loving opinion. A little history about me. I got pregnant when I was 17 and delivered a healthy baby boy when I was 18. The father of the baby s...
How Can We Get Out of This Circle?
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on February 23, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I really need help. My husband and I are in serious financial trouble. A couple of months ago, my husband was out of work for a few weeks. He has a job now...
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- First, I agree with some of the previous posts--cut up those credit cards (and go a step farther--call and cancel them with the company)!!! Credit debt is not necessa...
- Oh S.. I know what you are feeling all too well. Have you seriously thought about claiming bankruptcy? It sucks and doesn't look good on the credit report either bu...
- It's been said a ton already, but I gotta say it again-DAVE RAMSEY. His total money makeover book and his talk show is a good start. I won't add anymore about his pl...
Advice on Potential Separation
Asked by K.D. from San Diego
on December 18, 2009
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I know ultimately it is my decision, but I have seriously been thinking about leaving my husband. We will be married for 4 years next month and have 2 young boys. ...
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- It's Gam-Anon / al-Anon time. Big Time. If your're not familiar with it, it's the same type of program as Al-anon, but is a support group from people livng with/having...
- I am so sorry to hear this - and of course it is really sad that your husband is not recognizing that there is a problem. Sometimes it takes hearing things from an in...
- If he is laughing at you when you tell him he has a gambling addiction problem, I would take that as my answer. Sorry sweetie but there were lies in your 'marriage' be...
Personal Problems, Make Friends and Feeling Better??
Asked by D.R. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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I have been having a lot of emotional issues in the last few weeks, I love me 7mth old daughter and her dad but lately I feel I have nothing else in the world but them...
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- Hi D., I really think you should seek a family counselor and discuss your issue with her/him. Professional help would really help you--I guarantee it! As far as m...
- Boy do you sound like me after my first child. When I had my twins I was so scared it was going to be the same way, well it wasnt', and you know what the difference wa...
- First, you need to focus on what you are doing right in your life. You have a lovely 7m old daughter, you help out by taking care of your step-grandmother and you are ...
Credit Cards Debit
Asked by S.R. from San Angelo
on March 25, 2009
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Am having problems my husband got laid off and we have credit cards we need to pay
but my problem is I don't make enough to pay my bills and credit cards what should ...
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- I know it stinks and times are tough but you have to pay in the order of importance! Rent/morgage and electricity...grocries...etc...then whatever is left over you can...
- S.- I'm sure someone will have some good advice for you, but the first thing I would suggest is for you to call your credit card companies. Many times you can work...
- Im sorry you are going through Credit Card debt. The best advice I can give you is to call the CC companies and let them know about your situation. Be honest and call ...
Feedback on Money Merge Account
Asked by S.B. from Austin
on August 20, 2008
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We have a family member who is recommending that we use what is called a "Money Merge Account", a product of United First financial. It is basically a line of credit t...
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- I was going to respond but I see that most of the wonderful ladies on here have the same opinion - check out Dave Ramsey for a good explanation (www.daveramsey.com). ...
- S.~ I would be wary of doing anything with your money that you do not completely understand. My husband and I started using Dave Ramsey's method of Financial Peace...
- I haven't heard about it, but it sounds like a fancy consolidation loan. If it is a line of credit that is supposed to help people pay off debt then whoever is doing ...
Rent
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on May 23, 2011
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Hello everyone I just lost my job two weeks ago and thought I would not need any help from anyonebecause I thought that I could hurry and go out and find another in ti...
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- call 211. It's a referal line for Texas. Tell them what you need help with - rent - food, utilities, etc and they can give you the numbers to agencies that provide t...
- check with your local united way or salvation army or someplace like that. Helping folx is what they do. If they can't directly help, they'll know who can. Good luck.
- contact Mission Arlington. They can help you and can direct you to other resources. I am so sorry you are going through this.
