Staying Organized
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Do You Have a Daily Schedule
Asked by S.G. from Albuquerque
on January 19, 2010
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Do you SAHM's go by a schedule during the day? I am having a hard time staying motivated, getting everything done or doing anything really benefital (arts and crafts, ...
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- I can't really add to the advice you have, other than to say I am preg and due in July also, and being preg alone can make you tired and unmotivated when you have othe...
- I have a general schedule, but it's not strict and I rarely if ever follow it to the letter. Mostly I just have "things I do in the morning" and "things I do before be...
- I def do not wake up before my kids to clean the house!!!....I get up when they do (around 6.30/7am) , the kids sit for a little while watching TV while I get a shower...
Working, SAHM/D, Single parents...how Do You Stay on Top of Chores?
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on February 23, 2011
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Hi!
I am employed full time (thank goodness because we need the money!) and of course a full time mommy :)
My husband literally works 7 days a week- over the w...
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- I am a full time working mom of a 5 yr old and a 3 month old. I manage to somehow keep things going as well as going to the gym before work :-) I use weekends to pr...
- hahahahahaha you said "stay on top of chores" hahahahahahaha Ok - in all seriousness. I am WAY more on top of them now that my daughter is 10 - cuz she helps. I ...
- PREPLAN! Pre Plan your meals, set times of the week when you are going to do the scrubbing of the house, pick up the house every night before bed. Even the 2 yr old co...
4 Year Old's Self Esteem
Asked by M.B. from Lafayette
on March 31, 2008
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My daughter is a very smart, funny, beautiful girl. She knows what she wants & is very organized. Of course, some of these things can cause some conflicts at such a ...
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- Hello M., Sounds like all 4 of you have been overly accommodating. I did this too, until a teacher pointed it out. I gave full details of what we planned to do, wh...
- Being a child is so difficult at times and often as a parent we cannot recall our own feelings from so long ago. My 7 yr old son has said those same words. I think i...
- One way to get her to listen without pushing her is to speak softly. I would bet that your voice is quite loud when you TOLD HER to hurry to bed. During the day make...
Stay at Home Mom Needs Advise
Asked by T.C. from Houston
on November 8, 2006
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Hi! I am a stay at home mom torn between deciding wether or not to go back to work or to continue staying at home. I have been a stay at home mom for a little over a y...
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- i love to stay at home with my kids. i have two wonderful kids that i love to spend time with. but i also love to get out. i clean during the day but then again i g...
- Hi T., I wanted to give you my two cents worth on this topic...I agree with some of the other moms out there. The library is a great place for a playdate. I beli...
- You can do searches and find local groups that set up playdates (like in yahoogroups). Or just bring her to the park. My kids can't get enough of going to parks! Or...
Vacationing with 2 Year Old-- Advice?
Asked by H.K. from San Francisco
on May 24, 2010
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We are about to take our first real vacation with our daughter, a two year old. We are staying in Hawaii for 6 days with friends who have a three year old. We are t...
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- We've done many cross-country flights with our now 2 year old and the thing that we've found that works best for the flight is having new "activities" and things for h...
- I know that everybody says that the lotion kind of sunscreen is much better for you, but take the spray stuff for kids at the beach. Nothing is worse than trying to r...
- Sunscreen and life jackets. Snacks and drinks. Pack what you know you'll need and nothing else. They have stores in Hawaii, too! Also, with your little one going to a ...
Does Anyone Stick to a Real Budget- Monthly or Weekly? Willing to Share Ideas?
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on September 2, 2007
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Ok moms- I need to know Im not alone. Im a SAHM and I feel that my husband makes enough for us to live comfortably and me to not work. But come time to pay bills- it...
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- Check out the Dave Ramsey - Total Money Makeover - a life changing book for budget/daily living. U can order the book online or get it at most bookstores. He also ha...
- Hey there - I am just sharing what we do here... Both of us work - but we are in our 1st home (almost 2 yrs now!) and I feel it's VERY important to stick with a bud...
- We finally went to a cash only method for weekly extras....not bills, but anything extra like birthday presents, stops at a restaurant, things for the kids, makeup, et...
HELP!! Need Advice on Adjusting from 1 Child to 2
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on August 30, 2006
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I am a mother of an almost four year old boy and a one month old girl. I am feeling extreemly overwhelmed and feel as if I am neglecting my older child's needs for my...
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- I feel your pain. My kids are about the same age apart. It was so hard at first. Carrying the baby in a sling or snugli definitly helped. Go outside for walks as o...
- Since you and your husband both work, and you have two jobs (mom and work), I suggest splurging on your family and hiring a cleaning lady. I realized that it doesn't ...
- Hang in there and keep in mind a lot of people feel overwhelmed with the second child, with some it happens with the third. Anyway, there is a wonderful book called fr...
Any SAHMs/Neat Freaks Out There?
Asked by A.N. from Cleveland
on November 13, 2007
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone out there has any tips for keeping a house clean with little ones around. I have been struggling with this since I started st...
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- I have my son help me clean. Its a game. He has loved the vaccum cleaner and swifer since he could walk. Sometimes my chourse take a little longer than they should...b...
- As soon as I seen this question, I too was very interested in the response.. I have 2 children and just had new baby 6 weeks ago. and 2 weeks ago I went back to work,...
- A., Try www.flylady.net if you are looking for tips and suggestions for a game plan. It will either give you new ideas or turn you right into the perfect Stepford ...
Qustions About Alzheimers
Asked by D.M. from Kansas City
on December 19, 2008
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Our family is going through a crisis. We have learned that my mother-in-law has alzheimers, we have suspected over the past several months. But recently she has had ...
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- Hi D.. You have lots of good advice here, and this is going to be a long and difficult road for all of you. My grandmother had alzheimers as well and I think it wa...
- Hi D., Sorry to hear about your MIL. WE are going through the same thing with my Grandfather and it's really hard. First of all try to make sure that your FIL know ...
- We are going through the same thing with my grandfather. First, be honest with the kids when they ask questions. Does she still know who everyone is? If she does, g...
Can I Become ADD or Is It Just the Truckload of Stuff?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on October 8, 2010
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Hello everyone,
I'm starting to wonder if I am becoming ADD? Can you actually become ADD?
The issue: For about 6 weeks now I have been conciously noting I am bein...
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- ADHD (i, h, or c) is something that a person is born with, because it's how our brains function. MANY adults are finally getting diagnosed, but they've always had it. ...
- You seem very stressed... AND you are having to do a TON of stuff, at the same time...everyday. I read a study, that said people today are multi-tasking SO SO much....
- You are not ADD but you might be experiencing some depression due to your situation right now. Talk to a counselor or doctor.
