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When One Child Is Exceptional....
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on June 1, 2009
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We are facing a financial and sure to be sibling dilema within our family...I wanted to get some feedback and advice before we have a family meeting because I know it ...
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- He is the middle boy..they need attention. Excel his talents.
- I don't necissarily think this is a decision your other kids should be involved in. I understand that they will be affected by the decision but that doesn't mean they ...
- I would advise that you wait until your talented son is older. If he is a natural and good at what he does, then he will just improve from here. I don't see that he ...
Working from Home...
Asked by J.D. from New York
on September 5, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I am a stay at home mom and the job that I had prior to having my daughter I worked about 90 hrs a week. With that being said, I will never go back! I ca...
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- J., Have you heard of Scentsy "Authentic Wickless Candle"? Extremely safe w/ no wick, soot, lead, or flame. Our warmers are heated by a 25-watt light bulb in a ...
- Hello J. D, My response is a little late but I figure better late than never. What I can suggest for you to do is direct selling. I am currently selling Stanley Hom...
- J., What did you do before you had your daughter? Is there any way that you can work on a contract basis doing what you did before? I was in a similar situation. I...
I Am Looking for Something to Do from Home or with My 13-Month-old.
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 29, 2009
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Hey ladies,
I am looking for something that I can do from home or can take my 13-month-old with me. I will not pay to work. I have tried several of these "Offers"...
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- Hi A., I know of a great opportunity that I currently use for income from home. It is a great company and I love the products - used them for a year before I starte...
- A., Do you enjoy wine? If so, you can do In-Home wine tastings a few times a month...have a great time and bring in some extra income! Let me know if you're inte...
- Hi A., I'm a member of Freedom United & I'd love to fill you in on all the details of how I get to stay at home with my little girl. Feel free to email me at ____@__...
11 Year Old Son Has Problems Writing Essays and Even Paragraphs.
Asked by S.B. from New Orleans
on November 26, 2010
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My son has always been an avid reader, at 3 and without any special programs or tutoring he learned to read. In fourthgrade his reading level was 8th grade. His 5th gr...
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- Does he need to write 5 paragraph essays? Or 3? Start with a one paragraph essay. On a piece of paper have him write his Topic then underneath write his 3 poin...
- You have some great suggestions here already! In addition to the "stream of consciousness" ideas (just get thoughts down; go back & edit later), here's another for yo...
- A pre-writing activity that will help him through his writer's block is called power writing. You can do it 3 times a week at home to build up his writing skills. Here...
My Son Will NOT Use the Potty...
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on May 11, 2008
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My son is 3 1/2 yrs old and I have been really having a problem with him using the potty. I have tried pretty much everything. I don't want to "make" him use the potty...
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- I'm in the same boat. My daughter is 3 1/2 & just this month started using the potty. What finally worked for me is when we found out her friend is using the potty. ...
- Back off. My daughter wouldn't use the potty until she was over four years old. I know how hard and frustrating it is but please be patient. All my friends' kids were ...
- Get a potty book, a potty show if possible, and go potty shopping with him, let him pick out his own potty so he gets excited about itpick out big boy undies too. Then...
Rasing Two Well Rounded Children
Asked by T.E. from Richmond
on February 26, 2008
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I am a single mother and I trying to raise two children that are productive and well rounded. I don't get help from their father so, I am all they have. The only other...
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- Hello - You are a christian, maybe you go to church. I would suggest getting them involved in a youth group and with all the activities that are held, there are many m...
- T., I have been in your shoes. I have 2 married sons now but my youngest was 3 when his father left and his dad stayed pretty much out of his life. You have the on...
- I know that it is difficult to raise two children along. But, my advise to you is to seek God and he will be your guide and helper. I know that it is important for chi...
Addhd
Asked by M.B. from Youngstown
on January 31, 2010
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Will my 15 year old son ever outgrow his ADDHD or will he be on meds for the rest of his life?
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- He will have ADHD for the rest of his life, but whether he needs meds forever will depend upon him and his needs and choices. My husband has ADHD and chooses to stay ...
- I am 51, and I am ADHD, I had a coach in school and in college. I used meds up until I was 45. I really got tired of them not working with some of my other meds, so I ...
- does he have ADD or ADHD? My son has ADD ( non hyper)he was put on meds ( adderall) in 4th grade, did wonders for him. But i could never get a dr to really explain/tal...
Working from Home!
Asked by N.D. from New York
on February 3, 2008
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Hello, I am a soon to be single mommy. And I really want to be with my baby as much as I can, so I am looking into working from home jobs. It seems difficult, and a lo...
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- I'd love to talk to you. I work from home and I love what I do. I can call you at a time that is convenient for you and we can chat about things then, or if you feel...
- I am working at home with 5 kids Working with Shaklee is a great way to stay home with my kids go to http://www.shaklee.net/thehealthyway/distMain
- Hi N., congrats on soon to be a mommy! its awesome to be a mom, and to stay home is a whole different world. i just started being home in decemeber after 15 years...
Seeking Others Experience and Wisdom in Raising a Brilliant Teenage Boy
Asked by A.L. from Seattle
on April 15, 2008
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I am hoping to have a dialogue with some parents who have been there done that regarding how to balance giving a teen boy some power/autonomy with discipline/responsib...
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- Hi A.! This job should come with an instruction manual!!!! I found that smart kids get bored real easy, the education system doesn't challenge them. Unfortunately, h...
- That is a hard age to deal with. My son was a different person until the age of 17. Then he decided that peer pressure was too great and he found a group of kids tha...
- Hi A., Wow, what a tough struggle for you. My heart goes out to that type of situation. What a beautiful momma you are! I have not yet had a teenage child, but ...
Tween Girl Drama--help!
Asked by L.T. from Houston
on March 23, 2012
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My daughter is in 5th grade and has been having an issue with a girl in her class. I'm changing names to keep anonymity but here's the jist:
My daughter is Madison....
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- You mostly stay out of it. Tween friendships are so dramatic. One day they are friends. Another they are not. Then these two are no longer friends b/c of some perceive...
- I also have a 5th grade daughter and she had 2 other friends that kept fighting over her. I did not intervene until one of them kept hitting my daughter. She was doi...
- First, wow! lol. Sounds similar to something I helped my little sister (she was 13 at the time) deal with. Suggesting they all talk to the school counselor was a gre...
