Helping Family: Toddler
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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...
Help a Friend in Need???
Asked by K.W. from Detroit
on January 21, 2009
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Hi guys, I have a friend, who is not an extremely close friend. She has kids in my kids classes and they are friends. We talk on the phone and on the computer. She ...
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- A friend of mine did this for someone in the same position. They are no longer friends and my friend is now divorced. It is a very kind thing to do, but just know that...
- I commend you for wanting to help and I think AMERICA needs more neighbors and 'friends' like you. You have a conscience from someone who is in need. If it were you wo...
- My heart goes out to her and I will keep her in my prayers. I think you are a very good friend and you should follow your heart. I truly beleive that people are put ...
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...
Many of Us Helped a Family and Now the Mom Is Jealous/mad???
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on December 1, 2011
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My question is should I go back to anonymous giving? I can't send a money order to someone like her because she doesn't handle money well. I helped with specific bill...
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- Give a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, he eats for life. I think she probably needs to learn to stand on her own 2 feet, and she needs to strug...
- Umm..... isn't it interesting that she thinks simply because someone gives to her that they can actually afford it.. My BIO mother was that way, I'd give her a check f...
- I've learned thru the years to not give help unless I'm asked to do so. I may offer but then honor their wishes. When I take it on myself to help someone I'm interfe...
Financial Help!
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on February 5, 2011
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I have a financial dilemma. My husband has some old credit card debt that we're trying to pay off. We're getting a decent sized tax return and we're trying to figure o...
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- We had a credit card that we could not pay and the credit card company set it up at 2% interest and is accepting low monthly payments. If I were getting a large ta...
- Use your TR to pay down/off one of the cc, make sure to call them and tell them how much you can pay, so if you owe $5,000 but your TR is $3,000 say I can pay $3,000 a...
- I'm assuming the credit card debt is still accruing interest, so I would go for that first. I would call up each place and offer to settle for half of the debt and the...
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...
14-Year-old Daughter's Friend's "Lifestyles" Are Breaking Us! (Long, Sorry!)
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on July 6, 2010
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I have 3 children, including 1 getting ready to go off to college. My 14-year old's best friend since 4th grade is an only child with a 3 income family (child support,...
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- Mom, no more sending $20 with her for dinner when she visits them just because they don't cook. No wonder they like her coming over - she finances their dinner! I ha...
- If she gets an allowance then she will have to budget her money and decide what is the most important thing. She won't learn if you keep dishing it out. Just explain ...
- Whew, I'm glad I have boys!! :) When I was this age I babysat to earn money for things like this. I made a lot of money babysitting. I also would tell her not to ask y...
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...
