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Vacation
Asked by M.C. from Raleigh
on July 25, 2009
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Hey Mama's! I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on a vacation situation. See I know a mom who is going on vacation for a week and leaving her two kids (4 yrs. ...
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- heck no this isnt selfish. if i could make the arrangements i would do the same!
- No, I don't think it's selfish. Moms need time to relax and rejuvenate and no one is going to make that happen for us. Good for her that she arranged everything so tha...
- My parents never took us along on their vacations. They would leave my brother and I with our grandparents and go off in their car for a week. They didn't say where ...
Teenage Son Wants to Visit Girlfriend at Her College
Asked by B.C. from New York
on December 9, 2008
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My 18-year-old son wants to take bus from CT to IN to visit his girlfriend for a few days during his college break. My family and I want to see him here in CT for a w...
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- Ahh let him go. No harm no foul. Just tell him to bring protection unless he wants to be a young daddy. I was that age going from Niagara Falls to Rochester to visit m...
- B., As a mother who has already raised a son, who is now 28, and still lives at home, my advice would be to let him go. Technically, since he's 18, he really doe...
- Hi B. Since I have twin girls that are also 18 and freshman in college. One is living on campus about 3 hours away and the other is commuting. Since we are still pay...
College Advice
Asked by B.F. from Dallas
on March 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas, I have a senior in high school who will be attending college in the fall in a town about 3 hours south. I need to know from moms who have children in colle...
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- For buying things for a dorm room, you can go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and purchase what you need ahead of time. If there is a BB&B in the town (or a town close by) whe...
- These moms have given some great advice here! I'm a professor at a major university, and I have a son in college at a different university. Here are a few things I'd l...
- Wow, so many things I wish I had done differently but these are the ones that stand out: 1) I wish I had gone to a local Jr. College first to get my feet wet and no...
College and College Applications
Asked by T.J. from Honolulu
on March 26, 2009
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hello everyone, my daughter is in 11th grade. getting lots and lots of brochures from colleges. need some advice on how to weed through all the literature. choosing...
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- I T.. I don't think I have any advice. We're in the same situation. My daughter is a very bright 16 yr. old Sophomore- and we're getting so many brochures. My daug...
- T. J I work with 11th and 12 grade students at a local community college. To narrow down a college choice I would start with what is her major. Not all colleges c...
- Hiya, Colleges usually "specialize" in certain areas of study. Find what subjects your daughter is interested in and then find colleges that focus on that subject mat...
College Help
Asked by S. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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hello moms,
iam a SAHM of 2 great kids..i am considering going back to school (college). i have never been, i only graduated high school. iam torn between two interes...
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- S., I got my BA traditionally before having kids and graduated with a bunch of student loans. I got my Master's online (mostly). I didn't borrow money while workin...
- Hi S., Why not check out in-home businesses. We have more moms making more than their hubby's! It's fun, less stress & you can be an executive in your own home fo...
- Hi S., I did not start college until my oldest was 2, and I am so glad that I did go back to school! I will have my associate's degree in health sciences in July, I w...
Going off to College
Asked by L.A. from Mobile
on September 22, 2006
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my 17 year old is putting in college apps. i am having pre-seperation anxiety. how do i deal with this. my baby is going to be leaving home and going out in this world...
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- L., I am in the same situation as you are. My husband travels 5 out of 7 days and my son and I are truly best friends. This week has really been a test run for me...
- It is going to happen and you are going to feel the way you feel no matter what, the most inportant thing is cherish your time together now that she is home, and reall...
- This is a right of passage for both of you. Just don't let your sadness dampen her excitement. Remeber, this is a GREAT thing she is going to do. Make sure she know...
College Student Who Hates Her College
Asked by K.B. from Des Moines
on September 5, 2009
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I have a 18yr old who just started college. Its been a rough start to say the least for her. She is attending a very Large college (33,000) and Its considered the numb...
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- I personally do not think college is for everyone. Maybe she should take a break and get a job in the field that she likes and see if she even NEEDS a degree...... ...
- My advice would be to let her transfer at the end of the semester. I feel this way because college is hard and requires a lot of study if a child is going to succeed....
- Have her rush!! In other words have her look into the Greek houses on campus. I was not really a drinker, and I wasn't really a fan of being around a bunch of girls bu...
College Mom
Asked by M.L. from Joplin
on November 12, 2006
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I am having problems being apart from my 21 year old he goes to college and i have two other boys at home but i think and worry about my son in Topeka. I lost a son wh...
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- Hey I have no idea what you are going through, but I wanted to tell you hello and God will protect you. I know we sometimes get so caught up in our kids life's we kind...
- M., I have a few questions first. Is this son in college working? Is what he asking for a need or a want? This is very important. Especailly if you're struggling. ...
- I'm in sort of an opposite situation. I'm 28, and finishing my college degree- putting the finishing touches on my final thesis tonight in fact! Anyway, I have a 3 and...
How Much Should Your House Rules Change for Your College Student Coming Home?
Asked by L.T. from Austin
on October 8, 2008
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Hello,
I am a proud mother of a Freshman College student who lives in a dorm while attending college. He is 3 hrs away from home. He is doing well and we are adju...
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- Other than curfew all of the house rules stayed the same for me. There are some rules that should not be changed, especialy if there are younger children in the home. ...
- Hi L., I’m only 6 years out of college and lived at home the entire time I attended college. My parents didn’t paid for my tuition or books b/c I had scholarsh...
- The curfew rule is the only thing I would change. He should call if he is going to be later than 1am so you don't worry, but otherwise it's up to him as to what time ...
"Anyone Have Kids in College Dorms"
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on April 15, 2008
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We are so excited our daughter got into UCSB and we just did their weekend open house. WOW - the whole dorm, co-ed and excitment...almost...just almost made me wish I ...
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- Hi M., First of all, congratulations! UCSB is a fantastic school, my oldest son graduated from there in 4 years and enjoyed every minute of his time at UCSB. I als...
- I don't have kids in college yet, but I went to UCSB many moons ago, and stayed in the dorms my first year. My dad couldn't believe that at 18, I was living in ocean-...
- My son is in his first year at Chico State, and is in the dorm. What tips are you looking for exactly? He's loving it, but apparently most kids don't stay in the d...
