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Moving What Will the Courts Say??
Asked by L.E. from Louisville
on March 25, 2009
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does anyone know anything about when a parent moves away from their child, how does the court usually decide custody? this would be a huge move talking 3 states from t...
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- The state has a visitation schedule that is amended for parents who live in other states. for example you may recieve half of x-mas break all of spring break and half...
- in my experience who ever is keeping the child is considered the primary parent, let one who left the child is considered the secondary parent. my child was in N.C. an...
- I would be more concerned with the damage it would to do the child, to be abandoned by a parent.
When Is the Right Time to Start a Family?
Asked by R.B. from Austin
on March 12, 2008
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My husband and I have been married for 2 years and are thinking of starting a family. I go back and forth thinking 'now' is the right time. I hear from many people t...
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- Wait a few years. My husband and I were married five years before we had children, and it was wonderful time spent together going out, throwing parties for our friends...
- Hi R. B, I have been married for 7yrs now and have two children 5&2. My advice to you is give it time. Enjoy each others company. If you can travel often, explore n...
- Well, first i have to be honest you are never totally ready to have a child, my husband and I were married for 2 yrs before a had Tristan, I like you lost weight befor...
Pressure to Ween My Daughter off Breast Feeding and Begin Formula Feeding
Asked by J.S. from Fresno
on July 18, 2009
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I am a proud to be a breast-feeding mom. I love every aspect of the entire thing, but with my upcoming honeymoon I have been put under a lot of pressure to ween my 10 ...
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- First, to address the weaning. You don't have to wean her at all. You need to get yourself a good breastpump and start stocking up on breastmilk. Then you take the ...
- hi J.- wow! Sounds like u have a lot going on right now... Try not to stress too much because the stress may affect ur milk supply and then u won't have a choice in th...
- Is your "future husband" the father of this little girl? It doesn't sound like it. Can't this honeymoon wait? You will be so stressed being gone and won't be able to...
Graduation
Asked by K.J. from Detroit
on May 12, 2009
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My daughter is graduating this year and I thought instead of sending out thank you cards, I would type up a letter or find a unique saying with candy like they do for ...
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- Hi K., I'm assuming you mean that your daughter is graduating from high school, or eighth grade, and not preschool kindergarten. If so, I have a few thoughts. One i...
- I agree with everyone else. It is a bit tacky to not have her write Thank You notes. It will prepare her for future job interviews where you should write Thank You let...
- I would strongly suggest that your daughter sit down and handwrite individual, sincere notes to every giver, naming the gift or saying "cash gift" if that's what it wa...
What to Do with $2500
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on March 24, 2008
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My dad gave me $2500 yesterday. This is money from my grandmother's estate that he decided to share with me and my sister. I do not "need" the money. What should I ...
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- I totally agree with the other mamma.....pay off any debts first...any debts....then whatever is leftover...put into an IRA! yea!! congrats on the windfall!
- Sounds like you are thinking responsibly. When we have some extra unexpected money, we automatically stick it away for our daughter. We are firm believers on Pre...
- I would put it toward any debts first. If you don't have any, then invest it into a Roth IRA or traditional IRA for your daughter. Compound interest will make it int...
What Would an Appropriate Pay Be for Having Someone Watch a 2-Year-old Overnight
Asked by J.B. from Grand Rapids
on September 28, 2010
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Any idea on how much money would be appropriate to pay a college girl for staying with our 2-year-old son for 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, etc.?
Thank you so muc...
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- Well, I usually pay around $4-8 per hour depending on what needs to be done. Our oldest babysitter is 18 and I usually give her $40 for 8 hours (of which our 3 year o...
- We paid our babysitter to watch our girls 7 and 3 $75. She was there from noon Friday till 9am sat.
- I hope that you can trust her and that she is certified CPR.Well let's say that she is,what normal pay when it is 24 hours is from whenever she start like 8 am to 8 pm...
Just Looking for Other Moms for Friends in the York/dover/york County Area
Asked by K.R. from York
on September 27, 2006
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i'm just trying to find other moms that i can become friends with. i love getting to know new people!
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- I am a 25 y/o mom in York, PA. I work Mon-Thurs & Saturday 8AM-4:30. I'm a single Mom and would LOVE to get together with our kids if you'd like. My daughter was born ...
- My name is chrissy and i have a 6 yr old daughter but not living with me and im looking for new friends to talk to about how to deal with this since i seeher only on ...
- Hi my name is S.. We both have a daughter that was born on Oct.10, except my daughter will be 17 already. Then I have a 14 year old and also 3 step kids 18,15,12.
Social Security
Asked by T.R. from Green Bay
on January 19, 2011
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My daughters father passed away a few days after christmas. We have been seperated for over 5years and in those 5 years I've met my soul mate and have gotten married f...
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- Here are a few links on the SSA's site that mightbe helpful: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/payee/faqrep.htm http://www.socialsecurity.gov/payee/LessonPlan-2005-2...
- Well, it should be spent on her. She needs to eat, have co-pays at the doctors office and clothing for school along with all the "fees" schools come up with now (I am...
- I am shocked at the people who think all this money should be put aside for her to be used when she is an adult. To be honest if that were the case SS would wait unti...
Budget
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on September 27, 2008
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hi everyone.
my husband and i are are trying to make a budget and want to stick with it. i would love suggestions and ideas on you guys budget and come up with rea...
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- Start keeping your recipts for a month and add them up at the end to see what you spend. I have a budget I use every month. Send me a message and I will e-mail it to y...
- I was in debt over my head and had about 10 credir cards go to the collectin agency. This was about 5 years ago and it had gotten so bad I stopped opening my mail alt...
- My husband and I decided on a budget when we first got engaged because each of us had some debt we needed to get rid of, a wedding to plan for and a house to save up f...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
