Living on their Own
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Any Mothers, Fathers, or Parents Successfully Living in DC Proper Without a Car?
Asked by A.S. from Washington DC
on July 30, 2007
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Does anyone have any thoughts on buying a car before birth of son? We don't currently own a car, and couldn't afford the maintenance if we tried to purchase one now, a...
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- hi A.- what part do you guys live it exactly? if you live more west in a single family home, its a little ways walking from the metro. I would just always keep a ba...
- Hi A., I am a single mother of 3 and for the first two I always used public transportation for several years. It really helps if you have family in case of emegencies ...
- There is something called Flex Car, which you can use only when you need it, its sort of like a rental, but so much better. You can check out the website, www.flexcar....
How Much Cash or Gift to Workers in Assisted Living Centers(not Nursing Homes)?
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on December 9, 2010
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I went to get an employee list so we could get gift cards or make fruit baskets for each employee. I was shocked they have 50 employees. I wanted to give cash, but ob...
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- I love the fruit idea!! You are so special :)
- I think your idea is wonderful but please make sure that the workers are allowed to accept gifts. My sister is a nurse. She is currently working in an assisted livin...
- I think fruit is a lovely, wonderful, fabulous idea. Fruit will be more than welcome by people who are tired of (or can't have) the sweets that abound this time of ye...
Is It Reasonable to Break-up B/c of Living Situation? (BTW: I'm Pregnant!)
Asked by I.D. from Los Angeles
on August 13, 2009
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I'm 27 and currently live by myself at a property that belongs to my parents. I made an agreement with my parents years ago to pay all dues related to the property, in...
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- It sounds like you've been independent. Don't be too quick to give that up. Enjoy your space and privacy. If you don't NEED his money, don't make it the issue that br...
- I., Unless absolutely necessary, I would not choose live with my in-laws so I think you are right to stick to your guns. You need your own space and place, especially...
- To me, from what you said you wouldn't be breaking up because of a living situation but because of a communication and respect issue. It sounds like he's choosing not...
Looking for Some Good Condition Used Living Room & Dining Room Furniture
Asked by K.W. from Philadelphia
on June 25, 2008
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We are looking for some furniture for our new home. I work at a top notch furniture store in the area, but I am not interested in buying new items while my children ar...
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- You may try going on freecycle.com, look for your state, then for your county and sign up with them - have gotten some really nice things that way for free and have al...
- we got a really nice set off of freecycle. the couple was redoing their living room and the colors didn't match. the couches were like brand new. when we moved we p...
- Hi K., I would highly recommend that you sign on to Freecycle.org ans sign up for Phoenixville and/or Chester County. It's free and you can set it up to receive em...
About to Get Have a 10 Yr Old Living in My Home, Have No Experience, Pls Help!
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on June 9, 2010
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We are foster parents. We have fostered young kids and teenagers but no "tweens". We are about to get a 10 yr old in a couple of days, a boy. I would love any tips ...
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- Maybe when you bring him home you can sit down with him and see what his expectations are of you as foster parents and then let him know what is expected of him. His h...
- Just based on my 11 yr old, lots of praise. My son has a bit of a self esteem issue and a therapist has told me that when boys reach this age, they really need the bo...
- As foster parents you know what it's like to bring a new person into your home. This child will have his own issues and you will have to have great patience. I am goi...
18 Yr. Old Living at Home, Still in Highschool - Need URGENT HELP!
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on August 16, 2009
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Our 18 yr. old is just starting 12th grade. He is internationally adopted and has serious language difficulties, thus he is behind in school. We have several issues ...
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- T., so sorry you are going through all this. I agree with the other responses that all privileges need to go until he complies with the house rules. Is he interested i...
- ok so i know you said you did not want to throw him out but girl, DO IT!!! he sees it like "well they won't do anything so i can keep doing what i want!!!"he needs to ...
- He is 18 and living in the ways of the world. This destructive path he has chosen will sooner or later reveal the consequences of his actions. I understand that he i...
Anyone Living with Chronic Fatigue?
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on February 23, 2008
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In my early 30's I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Being the stubborn woman I am, I looked at the info. and went on with my life without changing much but...
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- Dear J., I have not ever had chronic fatigue myself, but have worked with both men and women who have. First of all, it can go into remission with proper attention t...
- I used to be tired all the time and I had a friend who definelty had Chronic Fatigue. Here are a few things that I did that helped. First I stopped drinking coffee...
- J.~ I personally have CFS as well and Ebstein Bar Virus which often come as a package. Anyway, there is not cure, it does not go away. It will always be in your s...
Living with a Computer Addict
Asked by S.B. from Albany
on March 16, 2009
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Ok I know that I am on the computer also like right now but I only spend maybe 2 hrs a day on it and that's all because I am really trying to stay awake while taking c...
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- I would find out what he is doing online, is he playing a game is he emailing , looking at news etc. If he's playing a game ask him to cut down on game time. I p...
- S., As a counselor I see this a lot. It is time for an open conversation with him. Find out what satisfaction (no pun intended) he receives from the computer. In all ...
- Wow. Sounds like my husband! He used to be on the computer all the time, usually doing fantasy sports. This was part of a larger trend of being generally unattached to...
Question About Living in Basement
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on September 8, 2007
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My daughter is 5 months old and we are staying in my future in-laws basement. It has drywall and we are putting in carpet. I am not real comfortable with it. My doc...
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- S., Have you considered testing the basement for RADON. I don't know too much about it, only that it is an odorless gas (found in many basements) and it is the sec...
- My husband lost his job and we didn’t have any other choice but to move into my in-law’s basement. Before we moved in, it was just a regular basement, but they let...
- S., Hi my name is K. and I know what you are going through. I am a 28 year old single mother with a 5 year old and a 7 year old. I am currently staying with a frien...
Living in South Tampa
Asked by K.K. from Tampa
on April 9, 2008
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Does anyone live in or near South Tamp Square? My husband and I are moving to the Tampa area next month and are seriously considering moving into South Tampa Square. ...
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- I live in South Tampa, and to be honest, I have not heard of South Tampa Square? Where is it located?
- I live in Pinellas county ( across the bay) I own a rental property VERY close to Mac Dill, it is on Wisconsin Ave & Dale mabry...I would say it is NOT an area that is...
- Hi there, I'm not sure where South Tampa Square is, but my husband and I live in s. tampa right by the base. Yes, we live in one of those shotty-looking neighborhood...
