Staying Organized: Older Child
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How in the World Do You Do It All?
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on August 19, 2012
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Hey Mamas,
I'm having one of those Sundays when I woke up and hit the house hard. Cleaning out closets and organizing... projects galore. I"m getting so frustrated wi...
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- I used to do it all but I found the problem is you seem to have a choice between a clean house and family time. So I went with clean enough to be functional. Def w...
- I don't do it all. There's no way to and believe me, I've wracked my brain trying to come up with a strategy to turn into a super hero. If you find a way, please let...
- Simply, you Don't. Prioritize & call it a day.
Need Advice on Bringing Home Baby #2
Asked by M.P. from Modesto
on July 10, 2007
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I have a wonderful 3 year old son. He has such a great personality and he seems excited (so far) about having a little brother. I just don't want the attitude to cha...
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- My son was about to turn 3, three weeks after my daughter was born. He did great!! As long as you have mom time with him each day when the baby is napping, he'll adj...
- I brought home baby #2 when my oldest son was 2 yrs old. As with you my older son seemed excited for the baby...as much as a 2 yr old can be!, we talked about what wo...
- Hello M., I made a big deal out of my second son's birth. I bought my older son a gift so he wouldn't feel left out. It was a little different because my husband was ...
Stressed Out Working Wife/Mom
Asked by R.M. from Indianapolis
on January 8, 2009
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(I think maybe I just need to vent) I have been working full-time for the past six months after pretty much being a SAHM with just a few part-time jobs here and there...
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- I know of a wonderful Home Based Business you just might like to look in to. Please e-mail me @ ____@____.com. Please put in subject line "MELA" and I can explain a ...
- I can only imagine how tough that must be. I have a husband who god bless him barely manages to dress himself in the morning... jk. But I'm a stay at home mom who will...
- I totally feel as you do. I too am a working mom literally bringing home all the bacon. I knew I married for love & not money. I knew I would always have to work, but ...
What Is an Appropriate Punishement for This Behavior?
Asked by L.K. from Austin
on August 28, 2010
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I do all the laundry in the house. I wash and dry it and fold it. For my 14 year old I set her folded clothes on her bed and one of her chores is to put them away in h...
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- I'm with the moms who say put her in charge of her own laundry and CLOSE THE DOOR. This isn't a battle worth fighting in my opinion. I have two daughters, and had the ...
- I would be more concerned about the lying but it sounds like she's being a little bit rebellious and doesn't like her mom telling her continuously to keep clothes hung...
- It will be hard on both you and your daughter, but do not do any of her laundry, putting away, washing drying etc. leave it on the floor in chairs etc. when she needs ...
Mom Seeking Advise on ADD or ADHD School Is Claiming Child Has Symptoms
Asked by P.C. from Davenport
on March 4, 2008
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My child is a 6 year old boy in 1st grade, the youngest of two. We have a older daughter as well. We have all done for the youngest and not really made him do alot o...
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- DO NOT JUMP THE GUN. Many schools are reacting to this diagnosis. Your son sounds normal to me. My own 2nd grader has had problems with the exact same thing this year....
- Number one that counselor was out of line telling you he needs to be on medication. Only a Dr. can do that. We had a child with ADD and the medication made an incred...
- Hi P., I am going thru the same thing with my 8 yr old. I do have a 15 yr old with ADHD so I know the symptoms and do not see it in my 8 yr old. I just took him to th...
Seeking Advice on What to Do. Please HELP
Asked by J.A. from Sherman
on September 12, 2009
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Hi, I have a son that is 6 and is in the 1st grade. We have only been in school 3 weeks, and Im already having problems. My son is a slow worker. He tries to do his...
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- Couple of things- have his eyes checked to make sure he can see like he should. Next- demand an answer from the teacher about taking work unfinished home. It is not u...
- J., Don't be shy about going up to school and getting some answers. I have to admit that i love my children's school, but on the same note.. they are MY children. And...
- We have a slow worker. Mackie is in 3rd grade. She has always done everything slow. In part because she is a perfectionist. She does it slow but it is always accura...
Negative Outlook on School Because of Mean Kids
Asked by B.W. from Seattle
on September 2, 2008
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Hi,
We have our 13 year old staying with us for this school year for the first time. He has said he hates school and would rather work in a factory than go to schoo...
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- Homeschooling is your answer. It's the only way to protect your children from all the rotten stuff that kids so freely release at the public schools now a days and qu...
- I've known parents that homeschooled for the reason you are dictating. I know other parents who moved the child out of one school into another with great results. I r...
- B., I don't know for your kids, but I was picked on from 4th grade until I graduated high school because I was the new kid and because I was different. The summer ...
Are We THAT Busy? Kid Activities
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on April 8, 2013
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I find a lot of moms (online) saying we're too busy, but we're all enjoying our activities. I seriously have been there, at home most of the day with the kids...and fo...
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- Where's the question?
- You do what you gotta do. If it feels right for you, then it's right for you. Doesn't matter what the rest of us think. Enjoy your life and don't worry whether we a...
- I think your little kids are too busy, but to each their own. It's just that development from birth to 3 is best done with Mom. I just don't understand the point of st...
Is It Possibe to Over-schedule Activities?
Asked by M.Z. from Muncie
on July 26, 2012
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Really? I don't know that it is!
I've listened to you, and I'm trying to be more organized. But I really don't think it's possible to over-schedule activities if ...
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- Well I haven't read the responses yet (looks like you've gotten a lot) but the first thing that popped in my mind is What are you doing for discipline, respect, and co...
- Hmmm, I deleted my original answer because I read your first post too. If you can't meet some of the daily basic needs (showering, having clean clothes for your kids ...
- What happened to the local park? You could have three of your children burning off energy there. The youngest would get fresh air and enjoy being outside! This is f...
From Professional to SAHM - Help with Transition
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on March 21, 2010
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I will soon be making the transition from working to staying at home for a while - any ideas on money saving tips, and also how to deal with the shift in personal iden...
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- Some great advice here. My 2 cents is on the transition piece, I took some time with my kiddos between jobs. It was very helpful to stick to a routine. Wake up same ti...
- You cant possibly keep your "own" identity. Your identity will change to, wonderful cozy warm homemaker and full time kisser of boo boos and cuddle machine. Your new i...
- In terms of saving money: * Contact service providers for lower rates (insurance, utilities, etc.) * Re access what you really NEED (ie satalite packages, highest sp...
