Work & Family Balance
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Return to Work
Asked by W.K. from Harrisburg
on September 29, 2008
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Good Afternoon - I have been offered a really good full-time job. Almost too good to turn down. It is only 10 miles from home...my son is only 21 months old and the...
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- Do you want a career? there is nothing wrong with that. If you like the job, pay, benefits, and can find reliable daycare try it, can always quit or onc...
- First ask yourself if you want to work or if you have to work. If you have to work, there's not much of a debate. I've always had to work and that fact takes som...
- W., Yes. I was offered to go back to a position part time from the company that I left 2 years ago at a very good pay. The same company that my husband works for too ...
Family Games
Asked by A.M. from Lafayette
on October 6, 2008
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I am looking for some family friendly game suggestions. My children are 9, 8, and 6. We play games as a family on Sunday night and I am looking for some games appropri...
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- I love mexican train dominos. It is a spin off of regular dominos but much more fun. Not to hard for the young ones to figure out. I have played it with adults and my ...
- There is a game I've played for years. The game is Sequence. We like to play in teams but then only four can play.
- Memory Madness - we play this one without the game board. Quarto Trumpet Rack-O Twister Moves Who Nu by Cranium Set Apples to Apples - we have the...
SAHM Working P/t, but Needing Something More in My Life
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on February 9, 2010
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I am a mother of 2 wonderful little boys and a business owner. My hubby runs the business and I work there p/t. It's not my dream job, but it is providing us a wonde...
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- I've always been a working mom. I knew before I had kids that both being a mom and having a career would be important to me, and it's not easy to balance both. My...
- What is your expertise? Could you apply it to a consulting career? I work as a freelance writer and it gives me the intellectual challenge I crave while also the flexi...
- Find a volunteer outlet for your expertise. I was a business major and joined a Board at a local volunteer organization. It keeps me making business decisions and eval...
Should I Work with Kids?
Asked by D.B. from Athens
on August 4, 2009
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I have two kids of my own.. yesterday a friend who owns a daycare, offerred me a job at her daycare.. and my kids get to go for free.. I feel it would be good for my 1...
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- You have alot to consider.1st it is yourself,2nd your husband ,and3rd your kids.If you feel that you is going to be tired what about working parttime and not fulltime....
- D., This is a choice only YOU can make. I would just suggest that you really think about what your priorities are. If you're financially ok, then what's more import...
- It sure sounds like to much of a sacrifice to me. Only you know your financial situation but unless I absolutely had to I would not sacrifice my children for this. T...
Family Traditions?
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on July 28, 2008
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What are some traditions that you have? Whether it be Monday night is always family night or you always do the same something special at Christmastime....
I have 6 mo...
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- We have tons of holiday traditions but I won't list those... The ones my kids enjoy the most are the non-holiday ones. The RED PLATE...(only works if you eat dinne...
- This is one i got from a coworker, and now i've started. every year at christmas they get a family gift of a game, even now when your kids are young, that way you buil...
- My boys are only 1 and 2 so we don't have a lot of traditions yet, but here are the ones we have so far: On Sunday mornings I make a special breakfast and we all si...
Family Planning
Asked by H.G. from Eugene
on May 29, 2008
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My husband and I have a 2 year old son that is the joy of our life. He's also a handful and keeps us very busy. We're considering having a second child but we have a...
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- Our first child was the most high need child I ever ever have met. ( and I have been around so many since I used to be a childbirth educator.) Literally I could not s...
- H. hi I am a mother of 3 wonderfull handfulls :) although 2 are older they are 2 yrs apart and I do feel that the best gift you can give your child is a sibling not ...
- the longer you wait the harder it is - believe me - if you want more than one child it is best to have them closer together in my opinion.... additionally - you chi...
I Need to Remove My Mother from My Life - Thoughts?
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on October 12, 2010
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So here's the situation. I'm 26. My mother is 48. I have a biological sister who is 30 that I'm very close to, and two step siblings, ages 27 and 31 that I also have r...
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- Stephanie, as someone who is a mother, and who has dealt with family members with some mental health issues, I would say that you are right: your mother is mentally u...
- my mom has done the same thing to me and my husband and of course speaking where it's not her place. i wouldn't say cut her off totatlly, because family always come...
- I have cut my own mother off for a number of years for similar reasons. The things she said about me behind my back would curl toenails and were complete lies. I jus...
How to Balance Naptime with Older Child's Preschool
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on November 9, 2011
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Dear Moms,
For any of you who has a preschooler that goes to school in the afternoon, and a younger child still at home with you, how do you balance the younger one'...
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- Kids are adaptable. Even if it's a short nap, it's better than none. Just put your younger child to bed earlier at night. My middle child gets out of kindergarten...
- your little one won't be napping next year the same way she naps right now. and naps are easier to tweak than school schedules. slightly off topic, but if you can swi...
- You may have to start reducing the afternoon nap a few weeks before school starts and maybe change the bed time a little so that the younger one still gets the sleep t...
Sunscreen Vs. Vitamin D - Are They at Odds or Is There a Balance?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on April 21, 2011
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I am perplexed.
In our area - land of the perpetually overcast sky - Vitamin D deficiencies are very prevalent. If I understand correctly, a Vitamin D deficiency ...
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- 15 mins a day without sunscreen is what you need for natural vit D. If you are going to be in the sun all day wear sunscreen. Taking a vit D3 supplement is a good wa...
- I have fair skin and tanned and burned too many times as a child, teen and 20 something. My grandpa got skin cancer so around 30 when I finally matured and smartened ...
- I know what you mean! I just moved from sunny SO California to Northern VA. I really hardly ever wore sunscreen. I would walk to the beach and not put any sunscreen un...
Looking for Ways to Make My Life More Efficient
Asked by C.L. from Denver
on July 15, 2010
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Any suggestions? I have a 3 year old and a 17 month old. Both my husband and I work full time jobs. We are looking for ways to save money and time. We get home and...
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- I am an owner of Dream Dinners, what you're looking for is exactly what we do for our guests for their meals! Our meals are very healthy and work great for busy moms a...
- I also recommend the flylady for house cleaning tips. The nice thing about her website is it is free and you can do her tips in babysteps. I am not perfect at her sy...
- Ugh! I feel you, all of what you have to say is the way I feel too, except I barely work! :) One tip that helps me...plan dinners that have leftovers you can easily...
