Working for Myself
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Bedtime for Beginning School
Asked by K.D. from Kokomo
on July 5, 2010
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Our oldest will begin all-day Kindergarten this year. She needs to be ready by 7:15 a.m. I figure we'll need about 45 minutes to wake up and get ready. Shower will ...
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- I would say to get her to bed by 8 so that she will be asleep by 8:30. Ten hours is the average amt for that age although some will need more and some less.
- It really depends on how much she sleeps. What ever time she goes to bed now and gets up now just needs to be shifted. If she wakes at 7:30 now and needs to get up a...
- At that age, I would say 8 at the absolute latest. Step back the current sleep time 15 minutes a week. And, do the same with the wake-up schedule. It'll become second ...
How to File Taxes - Legally Separated
Asked by R.C. from Los Angeles
on January 30, 2010
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Hello Moms,
Need some advise on how to file taxes after being legally separated. Believe it or not, due to finances the children's father and I still live togethe...
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- You definitely want to get professional advice for this one. I am finally filing single, head of household this year after 3 years of filing married and am finally get...
- better ask professional, but I'm thinking either way is ok.
- I'm not a tax professional, but I beleive the IRS treats legally separated as a divorce, therefore, you are not married and cannot file as such. Your best option is p...
Inexpensive Dental Care??
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on January 18, 2012
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Hi Moms,
My husband and I spend a fortune on healthcare premiums (self-employed) but do not have dental insurance. We haven't gone to the dentist in awhile and I'm s...
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- Years ago a friend of mine went to the UIC dental school at the circle campus near downtown and the pricing was a lot lower than what I paid at the time with my insura...
- Try Dental schools. Try Ameriplan. They take monthly payments, it is not insurance, but reduced payment, you do have to pay right out usually but it is so much less th...
- Where I live there is a dental office through the hospital and they charge a set amount per visit based on your income. I'd try calling your local hospital and see if ...
Returning to Work.
Asked by K.V. from Chicago
on August 19, 2009
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Hi moms, Just wanted to get some words of encouragment. Im returning to work after 12 years of being self employed, due to this wonderful economy. Im scared, nervous, ...
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- I stopped working in March and had a baby in July and am now looking to get back in the workforce. If you can afford it, I second the recommendation to get someone to...
- Accept the fact that you will just have to let some stuff go, like your house may be a little more dusty or the toothpaste may not get scraped off the sink for a week ...
- Day care is GOOD, they learn lots of very good things there. I love my son's day care. So #1 advise, pick a place that you feel comfortable with, because if you are at...
Anger Towards Husband
Asked by R.L. from Phoenix
on September 19, 2010
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I have a 6 month old and I am a stay at home mom. My husband is self employed and works very hard outside in the arizona heat. Latley I have felt very angry at him and...
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- Have you talked to him about this? Maybe he sees no problem in what is going on...unless you have calmly and quietly told him. Men do NOT see issues like this...I have...
- I can definatly relate to this feeling...but a couple things to keep in mind. Babies start changing dramatically at around 6 months. The past few months I'm sure y...
- My husband didn't get the whole taking care of the baby thing until he started being left with his days to get her dressed, fed, and off to preschool. Now he has stor...
To Send Kids to Daycare or Not...
Asked by K.H. from Boston
on January 25, 2011
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Ok So i kind of got a promotion at work. I work for a large wholesale club at the member service desk. I often get sworn at ( for having to wait in line during the bu...
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- Hi, for some reason I can't get to see your other answers, so forgive me if I'm repeating anyone's advice. But would it be impossible to explain the situation to your...
- congrats on your promotion!! it sounds like its a better fit for you professionally and MUCH less stressful. You must handle it better than you think to be offered a b...
- I think you need to look at the short term and long term effects here when deciding. Short term, all your pay would go to daycare. But long term, you would have a be...
Need Support...
Asked by K.M. from Boise
on April 13, 2009
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Hey Mamas,
I need a little emotional support right now. Our family got caught in the economic downturn and I've been looking to get back into the workplace after s...
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- Hi Kristen, I don't want to question your decision to go to work, everyone has their own needs and differences, but it sounds like you want to be home? That said, ha...
- I'm a big check list person. We have a checklist for meds. Names and boxes are printed and then the paper is laminated. We add the meds and dosing with wet erase ma...
- I can offer some help on the weaing....if she is taking a sippy cup then use that for her "top-off" before she takes a nap. Instead of just handing her the cup and le...
Would You Tolerate the Babysitter Snapping & Raising Her Voice at You?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on July 19, 2011
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Hi moms, I had an incident happen yesterday with my babysitter. She is my regular sitter who watches my child full time (she watches only my child, no others). Witho...
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- I would give her another chance. It wasn't right, but she acknowledged she was wrong and apoligized. I would talk to her and tell her it was inappropriate and will n...
- Personally, I would love to hear HER side of this story. I think you need to get over yourself. EVERYONE snaps sometimes. Typically when they have reached the e...
- My son goes to a childcare center instead of an in home daycare center because I worry about no other adults being around to help out when emotions get strained. This ...
Individual Health Insurance Policy
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on August 15, 2006
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My husband is a contractor (self employeed) and I am a SAHM/student. I was the one who used to carry our health insurance through my employer. When I decided to quit...
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- Since you are a student you could apply for medicad through teaxas department of health
- Hi M., My husband and I have been very happy with our individual health insurance policy. Nelson Wood at New York Life helped us with it. His email address is ...
- I am an insurance broker and I have found that BCBS of TX has great policies for individuals. However, like someone mentioned earlier that maternity isn't covered. A...
Daycare-VENT
Asked by M.A. from Chicago
on September 1, 2011
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OK, so I totally get that having a daycare is a business however...
I do not understand where the whole "you have to guarantee me money or you lose your spot" came in...
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- Business is business. This is her business. Yes, she is caring for your child, but it is a business. If you have a gym membership, you pay for it whether you go or...
- they have to pay their bills, too. How would you feel if your company suddenly, with no advance notice, told you have a day or two off without pay? You would be pretty...
- Perhaps you should hire a nanny and put it in your contract that you will not pay for time off your husband has because you are obviously bitter about daycare policies...
