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We Have Stuffed Animals to Donate
Asked by K.G. from Kansas City
on October 12, 2008
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My wonderful daughter has decided to pare down her overload of stuffed animals. She wanted to donate them to Children's Mercy, but they can only accept brand new item...
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- I would save them for the Mayors Christmas Drive, or check with the VFW or check with the hospital ER or the fire or police dept.
- You can donate them to Leavenworth County EMS. They put them on the Ambulance so when they transport children (even some from or to Childrens Mercy) they give them to...
- Children's Home Society - we give stuff to them all the time. They even pick up from your home. I don't have the number - they call us about once a month to see if we ...
Baptisim
Asked by M.E. from New York
on September 24, 2009
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I am really wanting to have my daughter baptized and so is my husband. He is a reverand. He was going to perform the service himself but said he felt strange doing it....
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- Hi M., Your question is interesting. First, congrats on your little girl. As a Catholic I know that anyone can Baptize if the child is in trouble but this is not your ...
- Hi M., I don't think that it would be odd for your husband to perform the christening but I would suggest contacting your local diocese to make sure that it would b...
- Why not? If he has the piece of paper saying that he can perform a baptism, then I say go fot it. I think it might even make the experience even more moving for dadd...
Help - My 10 Mo Old Is VERY Cranky. Cries, Bites Hits
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on December 21, 2008
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My son is now almost 11 mo old and has always been "high maintenance" He cried pretty much non stop for the first 4 months, and none of the doctors could ever give me...
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- it sounds like your son might be allergic to something, which would explain the eczema. maybe dairy?
- I don't have any sons so I don't know about the circumcision issues. But as the mother of two grown daughters I am telling you this- get that child to as many doctors ...
- There are a couple different specialists to try out, a pediatric urologist (one in pch but I can't remember the name) and a ped allergist. They probably don't want to...
Tips for Single Mom to Be
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on April 16, 2012
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I have 2 children and in the next few months I will become a single mother. The transition at first seems will be rocky with my husband, I just know this is the right ...
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- When I was 22 I became a single mom of three( all under 4). I had to work for the first time ever and I was going to school. At first, it was peaceful, because the str...
- Yes, it's the best advice my mother gave me when I was a single mother. NEVER say an unkind word about their father or his family (even if it's obvious). They will f...
- I am with the other mamas who have already posted. I joined a support group because it seemed like the right thing to do but I really had low expectations. It turned...
Seeking Advice on Where to Send All of the Old Toys
Asked by J.S. from Tulsa
on December 27, 2006
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My daughter is 2 and just got an unbelievable amount of toys for her birthday which was the 13th of December, and now Christmas. So many in fact that I've had to clean...
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- I'm not positive but I think Birthright might take them. I know they offer counseling and assistance for young or needy mothers.
- many fire departmants or even the red cross will except gently used items. The great thing about donating to a place like that is you know the items are going to some...
- I would try some womens shelters in your area. Contact your local police department for contacts. Usually locations of womens shelters are kept secret, but their are ...
Baptism Decision When Parents Are Different Religions
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on April 4, 2008
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My husband and I are really struggling with how to handle the Baptism of our new baby son. Luckily we agree on the importance of getting our son baptized; however, he...
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- M., our family is Jewish and my daughter-in-law and her family is Catholic. They were lucky to find a place where families raise their children in both religions. ...
- I am Lutherana dn my husband is catholic and the only reason why we decied to raise the kids catholic is because our pastro at my church suggersted something. he siad...
- I would encourage you to use this time to explore these faiths with your husband, and decide together about what you two can embrace together. (I read a book calle...
Moving to KC from Dallas
Asked by E.W. from Kansas City
on October 13, 2006
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We have just found out that we are moving to the KC in a couple months. I would love some advice on where to live. Our main priorities are good school system, a neighb...
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- Hi E., I see you have had many good responses. I actually have had experience living in Missouri and Kansas with my oldest child attending schools there. The Park...
- Good School Systems in KC are: Shawnee Mission School District, Blue Valley School District, Olathe School District, DeSoto School District Most of these districts ...
- Hi, I suggest you don't rush into a quick decision. The entire KC area has so many wonderful places to live! I moved here in 1997 after never having been in the are...
Desperate for Help!!
Asked by A.H. from Punta Gorda
on March 2, 2007
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My husband and I recently seperated, and our girls have been living with me and going to his house on the weekends. Everything was working out fine, him and I were on...
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- A., Call an attorney quick!!, get legal advise and you need to go to get papers filed so that you can have the major custody for now. When your husband was physically...
- Call the cops, Florida law grants custody to the mother from my understanding. Go down to legal aide if you need help. They really helped me out. If you have docume...
- Hi A., I live with my two kids alone here in Atlantic Beach I too have no family here. It must really be tough. I understand completely what your going through. Yo...
Help
Asked by E.B. from Little Rock
on July 17, 2008
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I am 28 years old with 4 children , and a husband. I feel really depess and stress out all the time . I stay at home all the time and never want to go anywhere.My chil...
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- I am responding to this a bit late but I get to feeling like that too sometimes and when I am down, I know it sounds silly, but I look for positive quotes. Besides a ...
- I use to do that and then I realized the more I stayed in, the worse I feel... you gotta make yourself get out... get involved in what the kids are doing... I envolved...
- Hello E.. We all have days where we wonder about life and may not be too thrilled with where we are. EVERYone does, from the lowliest to the greatest. You are not a...
My Brother Says I Am Not Spiritual Enough for Him
Asked by C.H. from Tampa
on February 22, 2008
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Has anyone ever dealt with a legalistic christian? My brother has cut me and my family out his life because he says I live an immoral lifestyle. He bases this on the f...
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- C., I am sorry your brother is not spiritually enlightened enough to accept you as a person. His behavior is hardly Christian. I doubt Jesus would treat anyone the wa...
- I think it is your brother who needs to "get right with God". He has a very unrealistic point of view on the nature of God.I really don't think God cares what people...
- I am so sorry you are going through this. It is people like this who turn other people off to God. His actions really bother me. We were in somewhat of a legalis...
