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Need Help Steering Teen in "Right" Direction
Asked by A.V. from Missoula
on February 22, 2010
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Hi, moms! We're having an issue with my step-daughter. She's a senior in highschool & has lived with my husband & I for the last 3 years (by her choice). Problem is...
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- Have you tried visiting colleges, going on tours, looking at housing options, etc.? I worked at a school where the majority of seniors were looking at college with ton...
- What about helping her find some colleges that are some closer to you or at least further form AL? Far enough that commuting isn't an option so she would need to stay...
- My father has a PhD and always strongly advocated that school was our top priority. I am the youngest of 3 daughters - 2 of us have college degrees, the oldest does n...
Moving on a Regular Basis - What Can I Do?
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on November 20, 2011
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It seems like this has been happening in my life since I was a kid. We lived in one place for 6 years, then my parents got divorced and it was 3-4 years in one spot si...
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- In high school and college I was a licensed insurance agent working in an agent's office. I worked for a captive agent for one of the major insurance companies. I work...
- Honestly... MedAdmin for "now" (aka until you find something you really really love and want to career it with). Hospitals are used to schlepping people about from...
- May I suggest you investigate a career in some field that works with people with developmental disabilities. There are almost always jobs at group homes, sheltered wor...
Stuck in a Rut??
Asked by N.C. from Rockford
on July 8, 2011
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Hi mamas...I need some advice about myself, actually! OK, I am happily married (almost 18 yrs) have 2 great kids and a secure job that I like most of the time...here'...
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- I know you want change so escape sounds like the route. Why N wisconsin? Did you vacation there a few times and like it? Did you hear it is beautiful up there? You hav...
- I work at a community college as an advisor and I encourage you to contact your local cc. I am guessing you live closest to Rock Valley College. Most if not all of y...
- Moving doesn't sound feasible. "Jobs are scarce there too" doesn't sound like a good start for him. And it takes time to build up clientelle for a new daycare. SO, y...
Child Support
Asked by A.V. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2012
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Hello! I'll try to make this short. My ex and I have been divorced for almost three years. We share a 12yo daughter who is the light of my life (of course). We have a ...
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- Your question was long, but I'll give you a short answer to one of your questions. It doesn't matter if your ex has 50 more kids, he is still obligated to support ...
- I don't think you are being unreasonable but I think you should let it go. I am the lower earner and I suck up as many costs as you seem to. At least to me it come...
- I don't really get why the location of the tutoring as to change just because he wants to pay the tutor separately. Anyway, guess that doesn't matter. As for the "...
Making Ends Meat....
Asked by L.D. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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I know we are not the only ones out there with this problem. We can't seem to make ends meat each pay period. My husband and I both went to college. He has a good j...
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- Can you live with one car? Can you do without cable? I would eliminate all of the "wants" out of your life until you are out of debt. Don't eat out at all. Have your h...
- Dave Ramsey's book - Total Money Makeover. Highly recommend and you are not paying anybody a dime!
- Hi L. I understand where you are coming from. I just recently resigned from teaching to stay at home with my one year old boy..Well I have thought about it myself how ...
To Go Full or Part Time?
Asked by E.M. from Lawton
on April 21, 2008
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I have a big descicion to make here..... I have been putting off going back to school for the past 3 years. Now I have decided to get enrolled and go. But right now I ...
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- Go part time. There will be surprises and adjustments and you will have to work harder than you expect to in order to get good grades. Don't overwhelm yourself. As ...
- E., I went back to school 1 year after my divorce. I waited till my baby was right at 16 months old. I have been going since summer of 2005. There were 2 semesters...
- the most important thing is taking care of Kalub. I'd recommend you go part-time, so you don't find yourself unable to parent him. 2 jobs is already overload, even i...
Teenage Depression -- Telling the Family
Asked by C.M. from San Francisco
on January 18, 2011
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Four years ago, my sister-in-law found out her 9th grade daughter Ann was cutting herself. She got Ann the help she needed, but asked me not to tell my daughter, Emil...
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- I think it would be better for the "secret" to be let out of the bag. I think it would help Ann not feel so bad. If i were Ann and my mom wanted to keep this thing a...
- I undersand that Ann's privacy needs to be respected but then that puts you in the position onf lying to your daughter. At her age, I don't think parents should be lyi...
- It is ann's business to tell if she wants Emily to know. Just like you wouldn't like your "diagnosis" to be told without your permission, I am sure Ann wouldn't either...
Does Anyone Stick to a Real Budget- Monthly or Weekly? Willing to Share Ideas?
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on September 2, 2007
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Ok moms- I need to know Im not alone. Im a SAHM and I feel that my husband makes enough for us to live comfortably and me to not work. But come time to pay bills- it...
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- Check out the Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover - a life changing book for budget/daily living. U can order the book online or get it at most bookstores. He also ha...
- Hey there - I am just sharing what we do here... Both of us work - but we are in our 1st home (almost 2 yrs now!) and I feel it's VERY important to stick with a bud...
- We finally went to a cash only method for weekly extras....not bills, but anything extra like birthday presents, stops at a restaurant, things for the kids, makeup, et...
Joint Custody & How to Split Cost
Asked by K.C. from Boise
on August 8, 2012
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I will try and not go to long. So,I have a 8.5 year old & his dad & I have been divorced since he was 4. During our divorce I was working full time as well as he was. ...
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- I think you are being overly optimistic. I am not an attorney but have spent many days in court on our own cases. Based on how I've seen judges rule here, here's what ...
- Child support is to cover the needs of the child. I don't think you can get child support and then ask for 50% of school supplies, sports, clothes.....etc. Usually t...
- Have you spoke to an attorney? At least here in Missouri if I quit to be a stay at home mom it does not effect what he pays in support at all. The court looks at it ...
Needing Information About Online Colleges.
Asked by S.M. from Dallas
on July 13, 2007
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I am thinking about furthering my education. If anyone has any information on online colleges/taking college classes online please let me know. Especially if you yours...
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- I have a friend that got her Accounting degree from the University of Phoenix. You have to understand that most employers won't give an online degree the same amount ...
- I don't know about a bachelor's degree, but I know that Texas Tech does have on-line/correspondence courses for high-school and college credit. My son is doing Alg 2 ...
- I would highly suggest talking to the people at your local community college. They can help you do any testing necessary to enroll, since you didn't complete high scho...
