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Sick Pay for Part-Time Nanny
I do not pay for any time off until someone has worked for me at least one year. Most part time jobs (less than 30 hours a week) do not provide any kind of ...
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- You should establish pay rules as soon as possible. I do not pay for any time off until someone has worked for me at least one year. Most part time jobs (less than 3...
- I think if you cancelled on her, then you should pay, but I don't think that she is entitled to sick pay as a part-time. Some nannies ARE given a sick pay, it's us...
- I would only pay her when she came into work esp. in a parttime situation. What did you decide before hiring her? Did you work out a sick leave policy with a cap of so...
Getting Pregnant for Second Time
4 months feels like a long time! I know it's hard to be patient, because I was there! If you need to vent, or if you have questions or anything, let me know ...
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- This happened to me. I got pregnant right away with my daughter, but it took me 5 months to get pregnant with my son. I was trying everything: temping, charting, using...
- Yep, I'm there with you. I got pregnant immediately w/ my 4 year old daughter. It's been months now and nothing yet... Just try not to focus on it too much-it will hap...
- Hi S., This happened to me as well, with our first I got pregnant right away (second try) but with our second it took 6 months. I bought ovulation tests and everythi...
8 Year Old Blames Me for Everything?
Oct 29, 2009 ... I, instead, gave her authority over what she did - if she missed the bus, it was her fault, if she did not get up in time for me to take her ...
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- The first thing you need to realize is that first and foremost you are the parent, the authority figure to your son and that it's your house and your rules. It's a fin...
- I'm probably repeating a lot, but don't give up and don't give in. You are the parent and he is the child -- he's looking to you to see what you will or won't do and w...
- Wow!! You're describing my son exactly!! What is it about 8 year old boys?? His attitude is horrible! He is constantly making noises so I have to raise my voice to eve...
Need Help Getting Me Back!
Went to doc and he said it was tension and put me on Klonopin, I don't think it is working, I snap at hubby and kids, and feel like I just need to have time ...
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- None of us know your medical history and we aren't doctors, but I agree that Klonopin is probably not the right drug. Zoloft or Lexapro or Welbutrin are all mood stab...
- Oh I have really been focusing on that. I am also 29 and have a 9 month old. I have been dealing with the culture shock of having my life very different than it was....
- Several things: talk to a spirital leader or a therapist (or both!) Find a close friend and share how you're feeling - though keep private marital things private. So...
Tummy Time
Read all 7 responses: "My 8 1/2 week old daughter dislikes tummy time. I have tried it on the play mat and off, on a rolled towel, on a blanket, ...
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- I would wait until she's a little older to put your baby on her tummy, and enjoy her being 8 1/2 weeks, because before you know it she'll be off running. As a first t...
- HI, YES I HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN WITH MY DAUGHTER, NOW 1, SHE HATED IT. I PUT DOWN A REALLY COLORFUL BLANKET AND SOME TOYS TO PREOCCUPY HER, I ALSO GOT DOWN ON MY B...
- I agree. You are doing the right thing giving her opportunities for tummy time. My daughter was the same way at first so I think it is only a matter of time. Emma us...
I Need Help with Before Bed Time Activities
Sep 7, 2009 ... I definitely understand the need for me time and time to get things done I would start the routine earlier and include a bath tooyou can sit ...
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- You DEFINITELY need to start the whole routine earlier. Not just thinking of it as a "bedtime routine"... BUT as an "evening routine." Because that is what it is....c...
- I would start your routine around 7:15, sounds like he's over tired by the time he's done w/bath... and all he wants is to nurse at that point.
- What I would suggest is first to start the bedtime at 7pm and you do a nice relaxing long bath with him with essential oils such as camomile and bath salts to help him...
Do You Sometimes Think That Only You Take Care for the Children?
First you need to put a $$ value on your time! You express a need for me time and have to talk with your husband how to get it. He probably doesn't realize ...
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- L., You need some 'ME' time, or time to do errands without the kids. My DH has no problem staying home and watching the kids. He even started taking one of the kid...
- In response to your questions, I'm not going to say anything about men or husbands, because I divorced my ex-husband when my daughter was very young, he hasn't been in...
- i am the same way. I have 3 kids 7year old a 6 year old and a 5 month old. My husband works and I stay home. I am always at home during the week sometimes there will ...
Advice Pertaining to "You Time"
you know my idea of me time? i know it's sounds stupid, but my husband will ... Going to the gym is good me time too, since I put her in the child care and ...
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- GOOD question. I feel it is one of the most difficult issues mothers face. One aquires the title "Mom" and it is a beautiful thing, however there are many moments when...
- Hi I am a stay at home mom of 3 girls 5 -3 and 20 months we go to local parks all the time. If you want you can email me and we can meet up. S.
- I joined a church group. We meet once a month, plus any events we have. It gives me adult time and my husband alone time with the kids.
Anyone W/ 2 or More Kids Have Water Break Every Time?
For me with my first, I felt like I missed out on the whole contracting at home and the "honey, it's time and driving off to the hospital" fantasy since the ...
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- Yep did just that with me. Plug followed by Waters at 40 +3 within 30 mins of each other. 37+1 the same. Plug then waters within 30 mins. So I was ready for No3. ...
- My water broke at 38 weeks with my first. I was totally unprepared for it and, like you, the water broke prior to contractions. They actually ended up inducing labor...
- I have 3 little boys. My water broke at 38 weeks in a store with #1 and then I had not contractions and had to have pitocin to get things started. I didn't know what...
How to Manage Time at Home
Sep 1, 2009 ... This has always been a struggle for me too I have to say there were plenty of times that I chose time with my family over the dishes Mine ...
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- M., I have two small childrens as well 4 & 7. Here is what I have learned...working parents can't do it all. I try to clean a little during the week and a little on ...
- It's not easy and there is really no such thing as managing it all. My husband and I work full time and have 3 children ages 14, 10 and 2 1/2. The older two are very ...
- Boy do I feel you! I have young one's too and work outside the home as well as trying to establish a business on the side. If you can afford it even everyother week,...
