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Your Thoughts on a Plan for Visitations-divorce...
Asked by M.R. from Austin
on July 23, 2010
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After 2 years my husband has filed for divorce. We both have met other people and have moved on with our lives. My son lives with me full time and visits his dad usu...
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- I don't know what state you live in, but if you are in Illinois, it doesn't matter if he doesn't "believe" in child support..(and it's not a matter of faith, it's a fa...
- Definitely talk to your lawyer about all of this when you meet next week. Child support is not an option - who cares if he believes in it? He believed enough to lay do...
- First of all, you are doing the right thing meeting with a lawyer. He does have to pay child support, whether he believes in it or not, that is his child and he needs...
What Are Your Techniques for Sticking to a New Eating Plan?
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on October 22, 2011
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Hello!
I need to lose about 50-60 lbs. I fail miserably every time I try to get started. I am the queen of excuses for why I can't stick to a healthier lifestyle....
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- Eat every 3 hours. After doing this for ages, I just split my meals. In the beginning, eat a big first meal, and *make* yourself eat again 3 hours later (you won't...
- accountablility is really the key. find the modivation partner and do it together. Find a book you both like and follow it for a year. I am a big fan of weight watc...
- I put reminders everywhere in the house and in my car saying that I need to lose weight. I was trying to lose my postpartum belly because it just wouldnt shrink at all...
When It Is Fair to Non-custodial Parent to Allow Consecutive Overnights to Start
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on June 14, 2009
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I would appreciate women's opinions on a subject that is of some concern to me.
My son is 20 months of age. He spends every other Saturday overnight with me. We get...
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- If you have waited all this time why not wait a bit longer? She is not telling you you can never have him for 3 nights she is asking you to wait a little while longer...
- firstly I'd like to say that I'm sorry for the pain you are going through, it truly sounds awful. However, if he's 20 months now, I would just recommend letting her ha...
- If she is still nursing there is a good reason, she is nursing. 48 hours is too long for her to not be with him. Her breast will engorge and be extremely painful. Thin...
Any Suggestions for Parenting Plans for Parents Who Arent Together?
Asked by A.E. from Seattle
on April 26, 2012
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My friend is a new father. He is no longer with the mother, but remain cival for the child. They wish to establish a parenting plan for each week so that it is fair fo...
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- The only comment I have is that the parents should be the ones to switch households, not the child. They should each rent an apartment or room for themselves to sta...
- First and foremost...put the child first. This means that sometimes things might not seem "fair" for one of the parents but doing it anyway because it is more fair to...
- Ours works out perfect. We have 3 kids 6, 4 and 4. We both have the same schedule, M-F as well. Mon, Tues Parent #1 Wed, Thurs Parent #2 Fri, Sat & Sun Parent...
New Working Mom Needs Advice on Balance of Chores
Asked by N.D. from Charlotte
on March 31, 2011
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I am a new mom to a 4 1/2 month old son. I work full time and so does my husband. But it seems that I am expected to work full time, clean, cook, do laundry, do the ...
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- About 6 months after our first child was born, I was feeling much like you. I hired a house cleaner...it's the BEST thing I could have done. She now cleans our main ...
- Things will get much better and easier as your child gets older. TAking care of yourself is first right now, in front of chores. Get sleep and just know it will get be...
- A good balance is important for everyone. Even though my kids are teens now, here's what my husband and I did... *Whoever cooked, the other cleaned the kitchen. *...
Obama care..Are You with It ?Or Against It?
Asked by L.G. from Atlanta
on July 24, 2012
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Are you against Obama's new health care plan? If so, why?
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- I am completely for it! Thanks to parts that have already gone in to effect, my niece that was born 2 months premature and has health issues as a result can get healt...
- I am against it because it will do nothing to bring down the cost of health insurance, what it will actually do is increase the costs. It would have been easier to ...
- I am against the federal government having so much control over the people. I think healthcare assistance should be handled by communities and churches. If someone ...
In Home Daycare Help
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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Hi Mamas!!
What do you do with teacher's kids? Do they pay for all their days off? Do they pay for Spring Break and Christmas break? What about summer time? One...
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- My teachers pay 1/2 of what they would normally pay for spring and winter break. I do get paid for all the odd days off. Most of the teachers I sit for use me once o...
- I was a teacher and simply chose a daycare that accepted teacher's kids. Many home daycares even advertise in the newspaper that they will take teachers kids. I was ...
- Hi, I also run a small home daycare. I have worked for a teacher for the past 13 years. I began by being their nanny and worked the teacher schedule. I got paid sal...
Cell Phone Usage
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on September 25, 2011
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I have a 14 year old step daughter that uses her cell phone nearly constantly and it would be constant if allowed, and last month she had over 22,000 text messages, as...
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- Every child needs to learn self control. This is a teachable moment but I would be careful you mentioned step child.
- That would drive me batty. I thought it was a girl thing until I read the other responses here. I have a 13 year old son who doesn't even turn his phone on most days...
- I never controlled my kids cell phone usage but they got good to excellent grades. It it was good to fair it would be an issue I addressed. My kids did high school...
Teaching 4 Year Olds About Sex??
Asked by D.R. from Pensacola
on May 8, 2008
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I'm wondering if the age of 4 is a little young to be teaching them about sex. I know it's better that they learn the truth from Mommy and Daddy rather than what thei...
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- D., Interesting question. I have been lucky enough to sit in on several fascinating discussions regarding this question while studing for my masters. The overall ...
- I am the mother of two grown children, a boy and a girl. I told them when they started to ask where babies came from and the, only the answer to the specific question...
- Good Afternoon D. R: It may seem a little young, but the questions do arise especially if we as Moms become pregnant. You do not have to go in great detail. If they a...
Current Rate for Babysitter
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on April 29, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am wondering what is the going rate for a babysitter? My neighbor will be wating my son during the summer and just want to know what is a fair amount....
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- I am curious about that, as well. I've tried asking around...it really seems to depend on the age or the sitter and their experience level, as well as if it's their m...
- K., We use mainly college girls for occassional baby-sitting and pay $10 an hour. We pay $235 a week for an infant and $181 a week for my 4 year old at the daycare...
- I pay about $10 an hour for our adult babysitter.. it's probably a little high, but to me she's a wonderful sitter and luckily I don't use one often so it works for me...
