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Balanced Budget amendment...your Thoughts
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on July 29, 2011
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I am up late and was watching the news. I keep hearing about a balanced budget amendment. I Googled it to make sure I really understand what that is. So it is a con...
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- You'd do better to study economics to get the answer to your question. This isn't supposed to be a political forum, and most of the moms on this site don't know the a...
- I think that in general there is an inverse correlation between the strength of people's opinions about what the solution is and the strength of those people's underst...
- You've asked a reasonable question, and I'd bet most people really don't fully understand all the stuff going on in D.C. today. I've believed for a long time that Con...
Ice Cream Trucks in the Neighborhood Already!
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on March 17, 2010
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I am increasingly frustrated with our neighborhood! We have ice cream trucks that drive through 2-3 times a day, every day, from spring to fall. Our neighbors will pur...
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- The neighbors can't read your mind. Ask them politely not to buy treats for your son and tell them why. Apparently they think you don't mind. In any case, nobody shoul...
- You could tell him that he is only allowed to purchase an ice cream treat one time each week..and let him pick the day! You are still limiting his exposure, and giving...
- I don't think your neighbors are jerks. They think they are being nice. I was such a mean mom that I told my son when he was a toddler that it was the music truck an...
Question About School and Race...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on November 22, 2010
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First off, NOT trying to offend anyone here. I know it's easy to read into something more than what's said, so I just wanted to throw that out there... I'm soooo not r...
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- Wow to some of the responses here, some people responding are racist. I am AA and I was not raised to speak, look, wave my hands, etc. any differently than whites. We ...
- i agree with jen. it's more likely she's picking up on something from the other kids. any minority, in any group, will eventually feel it. you can teach her not to see...
- First, I LOVE all of thes responses so far! Recognizing that it's about feeling out of place because of differences, not necessarilly a racism issue, and figuring out...
Sneaking Candy in Movies a Bad Example?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on April 20, 2010
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This one stumped me!
We've always taught my stepdaughter to follow the rules and the "law." And we like to set that example too.
Well, this one stumped me!
We...
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- I find it funny how many people say it's wrong, but then what they do is ok. Angela D. says it's always wrong to bring in food/snacks, but then brings in her own water...
- I smuggle apples into movie theaters because they don't offer fresh fruit. I'm not stealing from the theater because I would not have purchased their "food" anyhow. Ma...
- I'm shocked. I read all the responses and am amazed at the vast number of parents who are willing to teach their children (by example or by explanation) that rules ar...
Not Even Married . . . What's the Difference?
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on April 23, 2011
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I know I'm probably going to get blasted on this . . . but for my own curiosity . . . what's the difference? If your living together, paying bills together, have kids ...
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- I would say it is more of a religous reason to be married.
- Every individual and every individual's situation is very different, so it depends! It depends on each person's religious beliefs, each person's moral compass, each i...
- I don't really see a difference. DH and I were together for 23 years (living together 21 years) before we got married (1-1/2 years after DS was born). No really good r...
How to Help My Absent-minded Professor
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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My nearly-9-year-old son is very book smart, curious, enthusiastic, imaginative, social, a great student and a big thinker. Trouble is, while he has cognitive gifts be...
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- Wow, you've gotten a lot of responses and I don't have time to read them all, so forgive me if mine is redundant. Your son sounds exactly like my brother. We were a...
- I have one who is 6. Your request made me laugh because it is so reassuring to know there are others struggling with my same problems. I have by no means figured this...
- How proud you must be to have such a high-minded child! It sounds like you're doing everything right - established routines, reminders, etc. You said he is improving...
"Racism at Four?"
Asked by N.D. from Boston
on August 24, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My family and I went on a cruise to Bermuda. Most of the staff on board were
from the Phillipines. When my friend asked my four year old daughter, Eva, ho...
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- I've been in similar situation with my 3 year old (who is now 4). He is a very sweet loving boy so what he said came as quite a shock to our family! My husband is a ...
- hi N.- i grew up around people of differant races, and i never had even thought that they were any differant than me and my family, i never saw color, i always saw a ...
- N., Do not worry! We live in an area where there are mostly white people. My daughters are not exposed to much beyond what is similar to themselves. Therefore, w...
The End of Love......
Asked by A.P. from New York
on February 14, 2009
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Hi!
I don't know what you ladies are going to think but I want some advise on this one. I've been married for 12 years and we have two girls. My husband is very inv...
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- A., Well your children are still wonderful, that's a plus. What do you need that is more exciting? What is missing? Is it romance? Danger? Passion? You were...
- Hi A., I would recommend that you watch the movie, Fireproof. It speaks on exactly what you are describing. I would be interested to know what you thought, and how ...
- ok a couple of things. One talk to your husband and see if he has any opinion on this. He may just be following your lead. You two should be able talk about anythin...
Wanting to Lose 70 Lbs for My Son
Asked by B.D. from Augusta
on January 6, 2009
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I am a single mom looking to lose 70 lbs if not more. I am currently at 212 lbs and need to lose this weight not only for myself but for my son. Weight watchers, Jenny...
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- First of all, good for you! Just a few tips... - Switch to Equal or Splenda and ditch the sugar. Their are online recipes for Tea (and other things) EVERYWHERE that...
- www.emofree.com will teach you "tapping" techniques to control your hunger between meals. It's free and it is working for me. Check out the Augusta YMCA. They h...
- Hi! I know you you'll get a lot of advice here, but I just wanted to chime in! You have got to stop with so much sugar and try some new things! There are many herbs ...
