Work & Family Balance
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Being a Positive Influence in an Angstful Teenager's Life
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on May 15, 2013
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One of my friends has a 14 year old. Yesterday, he threw a teenage tantrum during an exchange he and I had. Sometimes we have these really nice witty exchanges, but y...
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- What exactly is your relationship with him? From your posts, it sounds like you are his Mom's friend, not his. From talking to my almost teenage daughter, they view ...
- I don't think the teen needs more time with the little ones, he needs more teen time. Sports, or other activities just for him! Maybe you and him can have some adult t...
- Does this boy have any outside activities -- anything in his life other than school and his family setting? School clubs, a sport, church youth group, Boy Scouts, anyt...
Will This Family Dynamic Ever Work????
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on April 25, 2011
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This is a truly complicated situation.
My boyfriend has a teenager and a elementary aged child that eat junk, have no bedtime, whine a lot, are loud....I guess they...
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- Is your BF your child's father? I think the two of you need to agree on how you will raise all three children. If you cannot, I do not think your situation can work. H...
- No. From what you have said in this post and the last post this family dynamic will not work, Since you asked. I hate to recommend a mother and father split up but Y...
- Your BF is the father of this child right? So these are your son's siblings correct? So even if you move out, they will be a part of his life. If your BF is not int...
Finding a Balance; Gratitude and Lifestyle Improvement
Asked by R.G. from Provo
on November 24, 2012
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Sorry, this will be a long one. I have received really good advice on this forum before (thank you!) and I think I could really use some friendly perspective checks.
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- My first reaction was to see if your parents could spring for the piano. Even the rental of one. If they provided it as a gift for your son, it may be easier for your ...
- Sorry to say it, but I think your husband is cheap and controlling, and he is using the fact that he had to "pull himself up by his bootstraps," so to speak, and you g...
- Would he make you wait to buy a new stove or refrig? A new washer/dryer are as essential as a stove or refrig. As far as a piano goes, look around for a good used ...
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...
