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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.
I Don't DO Black Friday Is It Really Worth All the Hassle? Craziness? Greed?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on November 23, 2011
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Now I have no doubt that you savvy moms have planned out your course and researched some awesome deals, so that's not my question.
You just see/hear the "drama" o...
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- Sometimes it is, sometimes it's not. I've gone many times and I've skipped it. I don't think it's as big of a deal as some people make it. Just like another poster...
- These are my thoughts. 1. I personally do not shop Black Friday - but do Cyber Monday instead. My goal is to be done shopping before Dec. 1. I'm actually mostly ...
- The people I know who "do" black friday do it more as an event - or they go to get one specifically great deal. The problme is you have to wait on long lines, there a...
Would You Go?
Asked by J.K. from Sacramento
on July 20, 2012
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So every summer my husband's family rents a house a few hours from where we live. Usually it's for about a week, and we have gone up for a couple of days. This is a fa...
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- Your kids really want you to go, I'd go for their (and hubby's) sake only. Plan it like it's YOUR trip, and do things that your family will have fun doing. Let the i...
- I would stay at home and let hubby and kids go. They won't starve if you are not there to cook for them. When they get hungry they'll find something to eat or tell dad...
- i feel for you. i would either go but only for a day or two, or have my husband take the kids. you can show your love and respect for his family in other ways. tak...
Any Architect Moms Out There?
Asked by E.F. from St. Louis
on July 5, 2012
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I feel like I am all alone!! I am the only female in my position in my firm and all of my architect girl friends either have no kids or their kids are all grown up. ...
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- I'm not an architect mom or working mom. But I do know what your life looks like. I was an interior designer in a commercial firm before staying at home. It was cl...
- I don't know if I can help, but I am temping at a firm in TX called Architect Search. I believe they do some work nationally. Feel free to contact us www.archsearch.bi...
- Being in your position, no, you cannot work part time. Not as a Project Architect. Unless you are willing to demote yourself and take other lesser positions. And su...
My 13 Year Old Isn't Doing His Homework and Is Misbehaving in School
Asked by A.U. from Washington DC
on March 27, 2009
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My 13 year old isn't doing his homework and is misbehaving in school. This is his second attempt at the 6th grade and I am worried he won't make it. He doesn't bring h...
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- hi A., it does sound as if *something* has happened to set off this behavior, as you seem to indicate this is not just his personality. i doubt it's sudden-onset ADD ...
- Hi A., I know this can be frustrating for everyone. First, now that you have taken everything away from him, there is no motivation to be responsible. You might wan...
- Hopefully, you've gotten lots of helpful advice. My oldest has many of the same challenges you describe. Some kids need a lot of attention. Much of what you describ...
Suggestions for Surviving a Road Trip to the Beach
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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We're taking a road trip next week to Port Aransas with our 4 yr. old and 5 mon. old ~ our first true family vacation ever, and our daughters' first time to the beach....
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- Our family has done beach rentals for the past 12 years . . . this year will be our 13th! And since 2005 we've made huge road trip to NJ each summer because that's ou...
- i'm going this summer with 4 kids in tow, ages 11, 8, 7, and 5. if i can survive that road trip, surely you can survive yours! LOL i second the portable dvd player an...
- It is also well worth the time and money to take the Jetty boat to San Jose Island. The water and beach seems alot cleaner. Worth checking out! But there are no fac...
Any Other Work at Home Moms?
Asked by J.C. from Philadelphia
on April 3, 2007
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I recently started my own business at home, and it has been keeping me very busy lately. I love staying home with my three year old son, but he's been taking the rece...
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- I am a work at home mom I own my own business its easier to set up time limits for yourself rather then trying to do all the work at once try if you can to break the w...
- Hi, I am sorry but I dont have advise for you just a question. I am looking to move to Bethlehem PA and work at home seem like a great option. Do you have any suggesti...
- Hi J.! I'm so glad you've found a work at home solution. I too work from home and love having the best of both worlds! First, my situation is a little different...my...
Phobia of Letting People See My House
Asked by M.E. from Tampa
on November 13, 2012
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I have developed this weird phobia- I don't want other people to come in my house and see it. Is there a word for this type of phobia?
I rarely let neighbors in, I...
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- I have this to an extent too, and honestly, I have a really simple solution to it. Hire someone to clean the house. I don't mean weekly, I mean before someone comes ov...
- Identify your "hot spots" (places where stuff accummulates). kitchen counter, hall table, all over the floor, at the top of the basement stairs. Institute and implem...
- I have the same issue. I don't let many people in my house. Cause once it's clean enough for someone to come over it's a day maybe before it's not presentable again....
Not Enough Time for SAHM
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on May 7, 2007
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I have been staying at home since I had my second baby 5 months ago. I went back to work full time after a 10 week maternity leave with my first baby, who is now 3 ye...
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- you know what? i have one kid whos 9 months old and my house is not spotless 24/7 anyone who thinks that should get real!!! don't you worry what anyone thinks if you a...
- Hi Becky, You don't get it all done either way! Way to go for SAHM!! Another plug for us! It is tough to do it whether you work or not and yes your dh does expec...
- The short answer: I don't. I wish I had saved a response to another SAHM who had the same lament, but I will try to say the same thing here. The fact is that you do...
Prayers Answered?
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2011
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Okay mamas, hate to say it but this is one of those "if you can't say something nice, don't answer" questions. i fyou don't believe, that's fine, but don't rain on my ...
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- Thank you so much for sharing this story! It is so great to hear this and everyone else's stories who have responded. Bless you.
- My faith was tested in 2009. Both my husband and I were laid off. We had enought money to get to August 15. Then we'd start missing bills. Despite filling out numerous...
- Aaaw, what a great post! And the first one I've read today, awesome way to start my day, thank you! I'm so pleased at your lightbulb moment, or 10 minutes. Faith is...
