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Home Schooling Questions
Asked by T.G. from Buffalo
on May 7, 2007
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How do you go about pulling your child out of a public school and home school them? I have a 11 year old whom I wish to home school. Any advice or help would be greatl...
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- I have been homeschooling for 4 years. We pulled our oldest out of public school half way through 1st grade. The youngest has never been to public school. It was su...
- T., My mom's been home schooling for about 15 years. It was a tough decision, but she never regreted it. I'm the second oldest of 10 kids. She still has 3 at home she...
- First you have to go to your district office to get papers, that you will need to take and get authorized. Then you need to make schooling plans. There are set laws ...
Advice on Leaving a 2-Mo Old When Breastfeeding
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on January 12, 2010
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I am 18 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have a younger sister in Florida who just got engaged on Christmas Day. She and I are very close and she's asked me to b...
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- Hi, I have a 2 1/2 year old son and am now 32 weeks pregnant. I think your sister is being totally selfish. There is no way I would have been able to leave my son a...
- I agree with everyone who said take the baby with you--we traveled extensively with our firstborn at 6 weeks, and the only problem was he got sick because all his cous...
- C., I'm so sorry that your family is not supporting you. This has nothing to do with being a "new mom". I have 2 boys ages 3.5 and 7mos. I'm still nursing and for m...
Traveling to Orlando with 2 Under 3
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 18, 2008
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We are travelling to Orlando for ~6 days for my husband's job. My boys are 2.5 and will be 1 by the time we go. Any suggestions for things to do that they will enjoy?
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- Under 3 they will be admitted free into the Disney Parks, you could visit Magic Kingdom and go to Fantasyland. They have a very nice Baby Center in the MK, all the par...
- Hi, my husband and I went to Orlando when my daughter was 2 1/2 and since we were only in town for a couple days and she was still so young we didn't want to do the wh...
- I have a 3 year old and to keep them busy in the car, they always like movies or cartoons, but if you would like to find other options than tv, try travel size aqua do...
S L O W Eaters
Asked by O.A. from Nashville
on January 14, 2011
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Hi both of my kids take a hour at least to eat all their meals. Is there a way to get them more interested in their foods so that they can eat faster (say 30 min. or l...
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- I've always been a slow eater, and eat smaller portions. Ya know what? A few years ago I heard about some diet that involved eating slowly & eating smaller portions....
- I do think a half hour is a reasonable amount of time (of course the portion sizes need to be correct for a child) I have done lunches in kindergarten and preschool ...
- set a goal, make it a contest, set a timer. Just make sure you give them PLENTY of time to eat. You don't want them growing up trying to rush at eating either. are ...
Ever Feel like You're Drowning in the Mundane?
Asked by J.T. from New York
on June 7, 2012
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and details? I'm not depressed though am tired but lately just feel like there are always constant little, uninteresting tasks to take care of. I work full time and ...
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- Yes, I feel like this. Especially today where the afternoon dragged on interminably. While thankful to have a job, it is a job I find repetitive and not challenging ...
- Yep. I'm betting there are thousands of women who feel exactly the same way. Explains why "Fifty Shades of Grey" is so popular... This is also why I always try to...
- When I was working full-time and raising my kids, I felt as though there was just one job to take care of after the next. It IS overwhelming and exhausting. I was a te...
Leftover Pot Roast
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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Okay Mommas, here is my request... I have leftover pot roast that I would like to serve again, but I don't want to serve the same dish in a week. Do you have any ide...
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- Mix with a little cumin and garlic in a skillet and use as shredded tacos in flour tortillas. Or do the same but place in a casserole and bake cornbread on top. Or mix...
- Depending on heavily seasoned or if it's covered in gravy! I take my pot roast and shred and season it to make: Shredded Beef Tacos or Enchilada's or Shred/cut up ...
- Hoagie Buns, Provolone cheese, a little butter, and any reserve juice you have from cooking the roast; add it all together and you have French Dip Sandwiches. Simpl...
Daughter with Green Stool
Asked by S.B. from Atlanta
on January 15, 2008
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Okay, I am not trying to be gross or too graphic here, but I have a question about my daughter's stool. She is 2 1/2 and has had green stool for about 3 days now. I...
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- has she had any sugar ? too much sugar can make it green too, least it does for my kids. or do you have a missing green crayon? my daughter used to eat crayons and wha...
- Have you introduced avacados to her diet?
- A few things that have done this to my son: fruit roll ups or anything else with a lot of dye in it, and spinach, the rare times I have gotten him to eat it.
Grieving Help
Asked by M.R. from Provo
on July 12, 2011
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So we (my family) have a family that is very dear to our heart, in our same church, who's daughter just committed suicide. We really want to do something for them. I ...
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- About a year ago, a friend committed suicide. Her parents shut down and wouldn't accept any contact from even her best friends. No one but family was allowed at her ...
- I would send a card, and probably also call as well letting them know that you all are there if they need anything. Perhaps offer to go down there and do some grocery ...
- When I lost my nephew, the best thing that everyone did was provide food! No one was at any point where we wanted to cook. We just wanted to be there for my sister. Th...
2 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by P.R. from Jacksonville
on May 16, 2008
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Hello everyone I need some help in figuring out what to do for my daughters second birthday. We want to do something that is friendly for two year olds. Maybe just ...
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- We recently went to Hobby Lobby and bought $10 stepping stones to make. It was alot of fun, and now we have good memories. You could also keep it simple and set up i...
- When my daughter turned two we held the party at Reynolda library, which was free, invited her friends, play kids music and just let them have fun. The library was a ...
- I too am a proud Army Wife!! I would cook her favorite meal and make a fun day with her! Simple and still shows she is special OR do a family day at Chucky Che...
Penny Wise and Pound Foolish
Asked by C.S. from San Diego
on September 29, 2011
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Ok, this is a light topic. Are you the type of person or have you done things that are like penny wise but pound foolish. e.g. You would spend hours cutting grocery co...
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- Sure, I buy $23 a pound Manchego cheese, but get all pissed off that a carton of milk cost $2! :)
- Well, if you spend all your money on the small things, you won't have the money for the occasional large-ticket items. So, it makes sense to me.
- Well, I suppose that is why person can afford a designer bag is b/c they are massively couponing ,or to travel and skimp on the cart. They cut back in some areas so t...
