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Just Lost My job.....pregnant W/two Kids - NEED BUDGET CUTTING IDEAS!
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 25, 2010
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I just lost my job, so our household income is now about half what it was. I am 5 months pregnant, so finding another job right now might prove challenging to say the...
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- You are like millions of other people in this economy. It is hard. There is no nice way of saying it. We all live the lifestyle our income allows. Very few of us h...
- Hi S., How many children do you have right now? (Feeding a family of how many and what ages, any pets, etc.) I use a lot of homemade cleaners, but also make my ow...
- Sounds like you're already doing the easy stuff. But you could call up your loan companies and apply for a forbearance. I was unemployed for many months after my fir...
Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
- http://www.happyhillfarm.org/admissions_requirements.cfm
- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
16 Year Old Son Ran Away 2 Weeks Ago
Asked by J.J. from New York
on July 13, 2010
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I found this site through a lonely move on my part, last week I put into a Google search box, "my 16 year old son ran away" and one of the threads here at mamapedia ca...
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- Just a warning. My 15 year old ran away under the same idea as your son. To be independent, follow her own rules, etc. etc. I called DCFS for help. DO NOT DO THIS!! Th...
- Stay strong!! Maybe since you haven't heard from him, you should contact the police officer who said he would help. How is he able to eat, travel, etc.? Is there an AT...
- Hi J., I am really sorry what you and your kid are going through. When I was around his age I run away too. At that point I thought it was because my mom didn't under...
My 16 Year Old Daughter Has Moved Out
Asked by M.C. from Albany
on May 17, 2010
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After an argument last week, my daughter skipped school, returned home while everyone was at work, packed a bag, left a note and went to her friend's house.
The fri...
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- Yep, call the police. They will have to release her to you. Your daughter needs help. She will hate you for it now, but love you for it later in life. Love her eve...
- My daughter ran away so many times and the police went and got her every time. The mother is harboring a runaway and can get into a lot of trouble. She became involve...
- M., My heart goes out to you. The first thing I would say you should do is go see a counselor at your church, if you don't have a church find out with your friends o...
16 Year Old Inappropriate Dress Wear.
Asked by M.H. from Utica
on January 27, 2012
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Here is my problem. I have a 16 year old daughter who continueously wears inappropriate clothing. I am too the point where I have accepted the really tight shirts wi...
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- I have a 16 year old also. It won't hurt her feelings less for you to tell her that she looks unattractive than it will if someone at school says that. The fact is, i...
- I think that you need to step back from the "If I offer her advice she'll spiral into an eating disorder" thought. I would encourage her to get out with you and ex...
- Oh boy, I grew up in the 80's...kids will sometimes make questionable style choices let me tell you. As long as she is "covered" don't worry about her "style". What y...
15 Year Old Is Showing Depression
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 3, 2010
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I have a 15 year old son. His friends seemed to have abandoned him. I think they are going in a direction he chooses not to , which I am greatful for (bad choices). Bu...
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- Look at ur local parks some have teen programs.
- Its natural for him to feel depressed if his school mates since 5 are out doing other things that he is not comfortable with. Perhaps have him apply at grocery stores ...
- My 15 year old girl is going through the same thing. The group of girls she has always been friends with are going in all directions, one is focusing on her band lesso...
Need Help with My 15 Year Old Daughter
Asked by T.S. from Stockton
on May 19, 2008
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Over the weekend we found out that my 15 year old daughter stold a diamond ring and necklace from her good friend. I am crushed that she did this and have no idea how ...
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- I agree with Lisa R D. You shouldn't take away all of her activities or else she will have to find other things to do. Have you tried making her pay for her Volley B...
- You need to stay strong. If you told her she can not do cheer then don't let her do cheer. IF you back down she well not think you are serious. I think you she keep he...
- One thing you might try is to have her do volunteer work. Maybe at a homeless shelter or something similar. This might teach her the concept of her having more than ...
Consequence Help for 16 Year Old Caught Shoplifting
Asked by J.V. from San Diego
on July 28, 2010
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I am so bummed! My 16 year old and her friend went to the mall and stole some rediculous, cheap, plastic bracelts. $6.00.... They HAD more than enough money to buy...
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- My two cents...BIG time punishment and reevaluate whether the friend she was with is a friend you want her with in the future. So much of what shapes our kids are the...
- How about putting the most positive possible spin on this? Here are some suggestions: Since your daughter is a great kid, I imagine she's also got a great conscienc...
- Lay it on heavy! She needs to remember this one. Cut off outside contact with this other kid, or only allow them to hang out in your house.....no more mall for the two...
Do the Teen Years Have to Be Awful?
Asked by K.F. from Salinas
on February 10, 2012
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Having just watched that video of the Dad shooting his daughter's laptop I am thinking about my own kids and how they act and treat me and their Dad. I have a daughter...
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- I'm so glad to read this! My 15 year old daughter and yours could be twins. I have 5 girls and the negativity I get from people about how awful it will be for us and b...
- i adored the teenage years with both my boys. i adore teenagers in general, they're my favorite age group to teach. i had a blast with both my kids through their teena...
- I used to tell my older son that just because he thought life sucked, he did not have the right to suck the life out of all of those around him. He hated hearing me s...
Teen Issues
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on March 10, 2008
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How do you deal with a teen girl and yes I am sure hormonal whose turning 14 and wanted a party but we had to cancel due to weather conditons. Now the thing is she cou...
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- I agree with Lori C. That's a teenage pitty party. They're working YOUR system and you're falling into it. If s/he is so 'bored' with life, fine. Stay home with gramm...
- I would suggest you ask her what she wants to do or think is fun and if she wants to bring a friend along. And for her eating issue... I'm sad to say that I do that to...
- Hi hon. I wanted to make a suggestion since you seem to be open to hear about anything to try. There is a clinic I heard about in Dallas called Girls to Women Health...
