Parents Helping Out
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Bill Collectors Looking for Someone Else
Asked by S.D. from Burlington
on April 30, 2013
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Hi ladies! My mom has been getting calls from bill collectors recently looking for my brother, who hasn't lived in her house for 30+ years. We've always held the bel...
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- Unless you want more fights on your hands from your BIL, the best thing to say is, "I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number", and then hang up. The reason this ha...
- When my older sister moved back in with my parents she was 27. She had a lot of problems and debt was one of them. While she was on vacation in Jamaica (with her tax r...
- I've gotten collectors calling for people who don't live in my home several times. I wait through the automated message for a real person and let them know that the p...
Adult Children at Home
Asked by D.A. from Boston
on February 19, 2008
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Are there any older moms out there dealing with this ? I have a 20something year old who is afraid to laucn unless "everything" ($$,job,etc)is "perfect" (????). Are th...
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- Maybe my advice won't be helpful, but here it is anyway. I'm 30. I moved out when I started college at 18, as is usual. Came back for a few vacations and the first ...
- It may sound mean but make this child accept responsibility for his/her own life. Nothing will ever be perfect, so they will take longer to move. Start by charging roo...
- Yes D. we did have to deal with a nestling not wanting to leave the nest. Only ours was a boy. When he turned 27 we had a little chat with him and told him it was time...
Refuse to Let Adult Child Move Back Home?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on November 12, 2011
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Ok, so brief background: I don't have any grown children but I do have a mother who, in many ways, acts like my teenage daughter more than my mother. She is fairly fre...
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- Lol, this post could almost be what my daughter would post about me. Please bear with this long background explanation. For my example, my 5-1/2 year relationship wi...
- By allowing her to move in now, you are setting yourself up for more drama on an every day basis, and you would be enabling her to keep not taking care of herself and ...
- Go with your gut. You know that if you move her in with you, the drama will be part of the deal. You already know you don't want or need that. LIke someone else said -...
Wi Child Support Question
Asked by K.D. from Milwaukee
on December 29, 2011
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Hello ladies,
I am asking this for a friend and figured someone out there would have been in this boat. My friend is currently receiving child support but just foun...
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- Each state is different but child support is usually determined by his earning potential. If they determine he is "voluntarily underemployed" then they will base his ...
- They can't go after a spouse's income. Even though they are married the spouse has no obligation to that child. Only the mother and father are on the court order to pa...
- I don't know but I think it goes by household income. She needs to call a laywer.
Laying off a Nanny
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on February 23, 2010
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We have to lay off our nanny. We currently pay her a paid salary, regardless of if we need her or not or if she leaves early. We give her paid holidays and paid time...
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- Her oblagation is to her job if she was to take time off with out permission she would be FIRED! For not forfilling her oblagations. 2nd question Does she need to pai...
- Do you have a written contract? Do you take taxes out of her salary? If the answers are no and no, she doesn't have a leg to stand on. There is no way I would pay some...
- Hmmm. I think the vacation pay issue is a bit tricky and depends upon if any specifics were discussed and how vacation has been informally handled to his point. 1)...
RE: Bridal Shower
Asked by E.R. from Chicago
on October 1, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My girlfriend is getting married next week. We just found out it was a big surprise for all of us. I want to throw her a little bridal shower party here...
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- I am not trying to be rude or judgmental, but if I recall a lot of your posts are about how you are having a hard time making ends meet. Clearly your girlfriend shoul...
- When we have bridal showers at work, we pretty much get together and order a pizza or something, collect for a group gift and anyone that wants can buy a separate gift...
- with one week's notice... i would get the girls together, take her out to lunch (everybody but her splits the tab) and also go in on a gift for her - sounds like she w...
Need Advice on "Gifted" Child
Asked by B.D. from New York
on October 16, 2007
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My daughter has always been advanced for her age. She attended a "gifted" pre-school and is currently enrolled in public school for Kindergarten. The school she is i...
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- I would keep at this. Discuss with her teacher often. Ask to have her assessed by child study team or better yet, have her tested yourself. This can be expensive but ...
- Hi, I have a gifted girl too. She started kindergarten at four and is now in seventh grade. I understand your frustration and the only advice I can offer is what you d...
- B., I am a school psychologist in a Connecticut school district. I think that it is absolutely appropriate for you to speak with your daughter's teacher about your ...
Tremendous Guilt over Living in an Apartment Complex
Asked by D.F. from New York
on November 19, 2010
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I have an almost 2 yr old son and I live in an apartment complex with him. I am a stay home mom and everyday I feel a tremendous amount of guilt about not having a bac...
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- I sooooo completely agree with the other posters: you are giving your son a gift that can never compete with a backyard- time with you as a SAHM. Go easy on your...
- hugs, mommy - now take a deep breath and remind yourself that your son "deserves" a mom who loves him, and *you* fit the bill whether you have a backyard for him to pl...
- You know kids grow up in a variety of living conditions! Don't feel bad at all. I grew up with a yard that was an acre in size, and I always thought it would SO COOL t...
How to Overcome the Feeling of Being Taken Advantage Of
Asked by K.P. from Austin
on February 25, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
My husband's sister and her husband have been living with us for five months now. They are in the process of buying a house and it took longer than they ex...
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- Hopefully they are planning on compensating you at a later date. They will be moving soon, and since you didnt make a monetary obligation arrangement from the get go,...
- I agree that if it sounds like you're near the end, no need to get into it now. If for some reason they don't move out, however, then I would formulate a new plan. I...
- I think they are being incredibly inconsiderate. When we stayed at some friends' house for a week on vacation, we were not only buying groceries, but then gave them a...
Currently Livining in Bklyn,ny Need Legit Work at Home Job, W/ No Fees Involved
Asked by K.H. from New York
on May 23, 2008
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I am looking for a home job, but there are so many scams out there. So i'm trying to find out if anyone knows about any, i appreciate it alot.
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- I'm working at home with a wonderful group of individuals across the country with a group called Freedom United. It's fun marketing work and we have tons of support. ...
- Have you heard of Scentsy "the Authentic Wickless Candles"? It's a safe alternative than candles. Scentsy is a decorative warmer that use a 25 watt bulb to melt the wa...
- Hi K.! I live in the Bronx! Not too far from you. I know you asked about a work from home job, but would you rather have your own business? Economically speaki...
