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Seeking Advice on My Rights Concerning My Son's Special Ed Program Hayward Area
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on September 30, 2009
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I have a 5 year old son on the autism spectrum(kindergartener) who started in a K-2 special day class this fall. He just left a special day preschool last June that wa...
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- Greetings K.: My name is Glenda, I have been active in the SELPHA, that your child is part of. I have been on the CAC board for several years(CAC- Community Advisory...
- Hi K.: Sorry to hear what's happening to you. Definitely schedule an IEP but before you meet - be sure to get all your paperwork in order. Find an advocate to see...
- What a horrible situation. I really feel for your son. I also have a son in special ed prek and he's with a really great teacher and I could understand your concerns. ...
Cashing in My 401K to Pay off Credit Cards
Asked by J.V. from New York
on September 6, 2008
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Hello All, I have about 8K in credit card debt I would like to pay off. I also have 11K in an old 401K from my previous employer. I know the golden rule is not to ...
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- Hi J., You should consult an accountant to be sure. But, I believe you pay all your capital gains taxes up front. I'd also consult an accountant about the best way t...
- DON'T DO IT! Dont cash in your future to pay off the past. You'll be creating more problems. Go to Consumer Credit Counseling Services, of New Jersey or whatever s...
- DO NOT DO IT! You will get hit so hard in taxes and penalties that you will have to take a loan just to pay that! My mom closed out hers at a previous job and she had ...
Please Tell Me Your Adoption Story
Asked by P.D. from Dallas
on March 29, 2008
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My husband and I are just in the talking stages of adoption. We are really not in a position financially to consider an overseas or even regular private adoption. Ho...
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- Hi P., I grew up in foster care and didnt get adopted till i was 15. I am no 20 years old. I know alot about adoption and CPS. There are lots of children who nee...
- Best of luck to you in your adoption plan. I had always wanted to adopt as a young child. I told my husband I could not marry him unless we adopted children. I did my ...
- Oh P., My daughters were both adopted. When we found out we could not have biological children, I was devastated. My whole life all I ever wanted to be was a wife a...
So Frustrated with Husband...
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on August 16, 2011
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It has taken me lots of courage to actually put this one in words. I am so frustrated with my husband and have no idea of what to do. He has a job that he is growing...
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- What jumps out to me here is that you haven't combined your incomes. Perhaps there is a reason for this, like kids from separate marriages, etc. My husband could say t...
- Have you been to couples counseling or family counseling?? Please go! An independent view might help you both with these issues. Is your husband depressed? Has he ...
- One of my favorite quotes I believe by Maya Angelou is: if you can't chane a situation then change your attitude about it. Easier said then done I am sure but what I...
Keeping Grandchildren
Asked by E.B. from Spartanburg
on April 6, 2008
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I love my grandchildren dearly, but lately I feel like I am asked to babysit continually. I have recently retired and love spending time with my grandchildren, but I d...
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- I'm a SAHM and my parents recently retired, I lived with them of and on while my husband is away, but I ALWAYS made sure they had no plans if I wanted them to babysit ...
- Hi E., You have every right to expect time to yourself. I am a grandmother also, with two daughters that have a total of five children, all under the ages of five. ...
- I don't think you're being selfish at all! As a parent, it's certainly nice to have a "backup" babysitter, but you shouldn't be expected to be the primary care unless...
Vaccines
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on April 3, 2008
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I've been doing some research on vaccinations. My son is due for his 2-month visit and is supposed to receive 4-shots. I would like to have my doctor separate the sh...
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- Hi M., I have a baby girl that may have had a reaction to her 4 shots that started at 2 months. She ran a low grade fever for 3 weeks after and later ended up having ...
- I would check to see if any of the vaccines are combined. Sometimes 2-4 different vaccines are rolled into one shot, which makes the whole thing less traumatic! My 15 ...
- Hi M. - I am a huge advocate for informed choice and anti mass-vaccination schedule. I stopped vaccinating after my DD 6 mo visit after learning more on my own. ...
