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Does Anyone Have Any Motivation to Spare?
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on April 4, 2011
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It's a dark and gloomy day. I have appointments all afternoon, laundry that needs done, dishes piling up, kids still in their jammies, I need to exercise....and I don'...
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- Sometimes when I am lacking motivation to exercise I get dressed in my exercise clothes and then begin my day...Also, nobody ever died because laundry didn't get done ...
- LOL... I DON'T do "all those things". When I'm completely and totally burnt out I take a mental health day. I phone appointments and reschedule. I let the housework go...
- Have you ever watched the show Hoarders? That usually gets me moving! lol
Chore Charts
Asked by N.D. from Portland
on January 4, 2009
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i have been lazy and my girls (4 and 6) really don't do any regular chores. i really want to get started with a chore chart but am wondering what their motivation wou...
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- You could give them stickers. Or my brother and his wife made up pretend money and when they did a chore they got so much money. Then they could buy what they wanted l...
- My daughter does two sets of chores. The first set she has to do. (Homework, cleaning her room, dishes, and putting away her laundry). Then, I let her take on addit...
- First of all I applaud you for starting at this age, I waited way to long to start my boys doing chores and even now I am not always consistent. I have always said th...
'ME Time'... Seriously?!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 13, 2010
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I put 'me time' in quotes because I'm beginning to wonder if this is some kind of myth created by someone who likes to have a good laugh at busy moms... who has the ti...
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- i only have one baby..thankfully. but finding me time isnt easy typically, what ben and i do, when he is in town and not sick, is i simply say i need some me time, ...
- I agree with a lot of the responses posted. I have one child (single parent) and I crave me time...but I also feel guilty if I get it and find myself doing chores. I ...
- Join a group. It always makes things more fun when you have other women in your situation to spend time with. Usually on the internet, or asking around you will be a...
Need Creative Disclipline Suggestions for a 10 Year Old
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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Hi. I have a request for all the creative Mommys out there.
I have a 10 year old son who is wonderful. He is a really good kid. We have one issue with him that w...
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- Ohh that is a tough one, but the first thing I want to say is that I disagree with using food as a punishment...seems like you are asking for food issues later on ya k...
- Hi C., I am a 4th grade teacher and a mom of 2 active boys. HOnestly, I feel like talking at school is something the teacher should handle and unless he interupts yo...
- First off, I love the Veggie Night idea! Sounds like your son will get more than the reccomended dose of veggies! :) Is there a chore he could do that he would normal...
Seeking Some Advice to Calm Me Down
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on January 10, 2010
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Ok I am asking for some advice on how to handle the situation with my daughter's school. Friday when I went to pick up my 5 y/o daughter from kindergarten, I walked i...
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- Sorry P., wish I could calm you down, but I too became furious after reading your post. Give them hell.
- I wish I could calm you down, but I would feel the same way. I would not be calm when I went into the school. Maybe they'll get the point if you're a little on fire wh...
- I hate to say it but I have actually worked for teachers who minimize something like this are actually bullies to me and as a teachers aide I do not have the authority...
Suggestions on Feeling Good Again and Lose Weight While Being a Working Mom.
Asked by A.R. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2008
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I have a beautiful daughter and a loving husband,but my problem is me. I was never a size 5 but I had lost a lot of weight prior to getting married. I really loved the...
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- I feel your pain! I always carried a little extra weight, then I had 3 babies in 3 years and I have held onto about 40 pounds of all that baby weight. On top of the ex...
- Oh A.! I feel your pain. I am 38yrs old and just found out my husband and me are expecting again. I didn't lose all my weight after having my first born Jeremiah and...
- Hi A.! I'm sorry about how it makes you feel. It's great to know that you're blessed with a loving hubby. I do have good news though. Safely lose weight by resetin...
Frustrated with My 4 Year Olds Tantrums
Asked by A.S. from Tucson
on August 26, 2008
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My son turned 4 in may and has always been a really good kid. Within the last month he has started throwing HUGE temper tantrums when he does not get his way. He screa...
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- This too shall pass. I remember my son doing this. I remember being frustrated. I dont remember, unfortunately, what what the magic bullet was, if there even was on...
- HI A., I have heard that 4's are an extension of 2's. Especially in boys. Maybe you need to go back to that mindset until it passes? Whatever you choose good luc...
- I HIGHLY recommend taking Love and Logic classes. Here are the list of classes the local Love and Logic instructor is teaching: http://www.keriparentcoach.com/447486.h...
Working a Job That Pays Commission Only
Asked by T.R. from Orlando
on October 19, 2011
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Do you or your husband work a sales job that is commission only? How has it worked out for you? I know success depends on the company you work for, and your skill in s...
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- Not a fan. Especially in this economy. Base plus commission still isn't ideal in this economy but is better than commission only. If I was looking for a job n...
- Briefly, recently, I did this with ad sales...to help a friend starting a publication. VERY difficult. VERY VERY difficult and if I had the stomach to break it down ...
- My husband started working commission sales about 3 years ago. I think it all depends on what you are selling, what the economic climate is for what you are selling a...
Teaching Work Ethics
Asked by M.*. from Los Angeles
on October 5, 2010
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I pose this question. How do you teach good work ethics to a 7 year old?
I want her to have a round set of values and want to not just aim in how well she does a ...
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- A child learns what s/he lives. It is that simple. If parents are passionate, it is “contagious” to the kids. (Careful not to confuse passion with “crazy busy...
- Maybe it is where I am currently, but I'd have to almost disagree and say that having a strong work ethic may or may not be part of one's personality. My point bein...
- More than chores, more than modeling, is working WITH your children. Children can watch you slave away all day long or forced to work by themselves will learn to cut c...
Do You Have a Parenting "Motto" to Live By? JFF
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on September 26, 2011
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I don't know if motto is the right word, but any phrase or words of wisdom that you operate on a daily basis on in regards to your job as a parent? When I'm stressing ...
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- Never underestimate your child. Follow your child's lead. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. Follow your mommy heart and Brain. If you have done yo...
- I was not put on earth to be your friend. I am your parent, & if all goes well, then we'll be friends. It's important to me to be the parent....I cannot abide by...
- Everything is fixable...IF yoy let me help you. The four year old now repeats this back to me during his melt-downs after school. We're still adjusting to afternoon...
