Helping Family: Infant
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Advice on How to Ask Baby's Daddy for Financial Help
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2009
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Okay, so this seems like a very cowardly and unintelligent request, but I need a bit of advice on how to ask my baby's father for child support. I have not filed for ...
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- Well, here's how I would look at it. 1. Do you need or want his money? YES or NO If NO: Call him up to discuss the situation. Explain that your insurance compa...
- Hi N., I have to assume that your baby's daddy is keeping the insurance on your son. If that is the case, there must be a legal document requiring him to do so in or...
- It's to bad that the baby's father is having money problems, but he is still responisble for his child. Just think bout all the money problems you will have if he doen...
Thought Person Was a Best Friend?
Asked by M.H. from Madison
on August 26, 2010
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My question is inspired by the previous 'do you have a best friend' question.
I became friends with a person locally. I knew her parents first and then she moved to...
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- I am so sorry this happened to you. Some people are just users. I know as I am a giver:) I am too nice/generous and have been hurt/used in the same way. Hang in there.
- Don't beat yourself up over this. Know you were a friend, a true friend and don't let this make you question new friendships. I have many friends and some we do...
- I had a similar situation like this and I am glad to report she no longer is a friend. It was my decision and I do not regret it. I thought she was a true friend as we...
Friends and Family Asking for Money
Asked by A.C. from Provo
on June 15, 2011
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Ok, this is a bit of a rant. WHY ON EARTH do people think it is acceptable to ask their friends and family for money? This has been happening to me way too often latel...
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- You'll have to be firm with these people. I took the Dave Ramsey class - it was excellent. Perhaps you could recommend that to them. You are doing GREAT with money! Ku...
- Yuck, that's really uncomfortable. We've never had friends ask to borrow money, and we would never ever ask our friends for money. We once loaned my brother 10K for ...
- ok, I can see lending say 20-40 buck when they actually have a need....like food or diapers for the kids, with a promise of repayment in a certain amount of time. othe...
How Old Were You When You Started a Family?
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on February 8, 2011
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I was just hoping for some discussion on the subject - I just read a post from a fellow mom in regards to being judged because she is an older mom. I am a younger mom,...
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- Hi, I got pregnant with my son very unexpectedly--we were using 2 forms of birth control FAITHFULLY-lol , he wanted to be born and it was meant to be! Our familes w...
- I was 39 when I started my family. I have 3 sons. I would have liked to have been younger for this - I have lots of patience but could use more energy. But I didn't...
- I spent my 20's and early 30's on my career, and then got pregnant for the first time when I was 33. It has made for me being a more mature mom, but I also knew enoug...
How to Address Issues with Son's Neighborhood Friend
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on October 10, 2007
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Hello Mama's! I need some feedback on how to "nicely" address some issues with one of my son's friends. Let me give you a little history first...My son is 3 1/2 and ...
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- WOW! I'm shocked!!! I would NEVER in let my 3 or 5 year old just go next door and ring the bell....I'd have to walk with them. Anyway.... I don't know if I would sa...
- WHAT??!!?? I have dealt with this very same issue and I was very upset! I am constantly amazed at the LACK of parenting going on out there. How could a mother leave...
- Next time this little girl shows up, immediately call the mom to let her know the child is at your house and tell the mom that the girl can only stay an hour (set your...
New Baby on the Way, They Need Financial Help
Asked by L.L. from Grand Rapids
on June 22, 2008
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My daughter and son-in-law is expecting their 2nd child. He just got laid off 3 weeks ago. Daughter is on medical leave. His employer did not get the paper work done...
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- If she is located at all close to Holland or Zeeland, at the City on the Hill, which is the old Zeeland Hospital, they would be able to go to His Harvest Stand and get...
- They will definitely qualify for WIC. Free formula milk cheese beans cereal baby cereal etc. not diapers though as for those she could buy bulk/generic at Sam...
- If they go to Family Independence Agency now they can fill out the forms and they also can inquire about emergency assistance. They may still be able to get a partial ...
Gift for Family Who Lost a Child to a Terminal Illness
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on November 3, 2011
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The saddest thing ever happened today. A friend of mine lost her 2 1/2 year old son to leukemia, after a 2+ year battle. My heart is broken for her. I've known her a...
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- How about to their local grocery store? Amazon.com is a wonderful idea. I am so sorry for them. I lost my sister to leukemia when she was 11. The siblings get ...
- I am so sorry for her and her family's loss, her son is the same age as mine, I can't imagine her grief. A check or pre-paid Visa card in a nice sympathy card would...
- I'm so sorry for the loss of this child. I'll keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers.
Need Money!!
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2009
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Hi, i know there is many moms out there who work from home. I recently quit my job as it was too far and worked many hours so i would hardly spend time w/ my husband a...
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- Hi R., I've been a SAHM by choice for the last 4 years and for the past 2 years partnered up with a company where I have been able to generate some residual income ...
- Hi R., I just read your post and I hope you found something, but I thought I would let you know about what I found to bring in extra income, incase you are still looki...
- I don't know what job experience you have or what your resume is... but try going to www.monster.com and search for "telecommuting jobs." using the search words "telec...
Baby Modeling
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on September 20, 2008
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Does anyone have any experience in having their infant do any modeling? I checked out some places online but they are questionnable and expensive. If so, please send m...
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- A reputable agency will not charge you ANY money. You send them a picture with your child, their age, and a little about them. If the agency is interested, they will ...
- Do NOT pay anyone any money to "represent" your baby as a model. Also do NOT have "professional" pictures taken if the agency pressures you to do so. Babies change s...
- Hi J. -- my triplets were baby models but only because we were approached by an agent - Ford Modeling Agency, we didn't seek it out. We made money but it was a ton of ...
Desperate for Financial Help
Asked by A.S. from St. Louis
on April 20, 2008
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I am at rock bottom. My husband came to me today and wants to file for bankrupcy because of a 2 month unemployment and years of financial mistakes. I am desperate to...
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- Research on line. You may have to have a lawyer and they can give you the pro and cons which are many. Free budget help is available - call Legal Services. If you a...
- Hi, It not to late to get a book by Dave Ramsey called Total Money Make Over. He also, has a radio show and will be in Kansas City on May 2, 2008. There are churc...
- If you can avoid filing bancruptcy, I would. My sister did this several years ago and has stuggled ever since to build her credit back up No one seems to trust her fi...
