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Do You Help the Homeless?
Asked by A.M. from Fort Wayne
on July 18, 2011
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As we were going through the drive-thru yesterday there was a girl in her mid to late 20's and had a sign that read "hungry & broke...anything will help." I was planni...
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- so - I don't have a ton of money and when I see people asking for it on the side of the road, I want to help but know that I struggle everyday and....who knows if they...
- What a wonderful way to bless that woman. I was with a friend in DC a couple of weeks ago and a man asked for money. My friend whipped out a McD's gift card that she h...
- I think what you did is kind. She is someones daughter, could even be someones mama. I dont like to give anyone cash either, the ones that are truly needy will accept...
Homeless People and Beggars
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on September 23, 2012
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We just moved to the city and there are people who ask us for money everywhere we go. Going into Walmart people will tell their story about how they need help buying ...
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- I agree with Jo. I give when I can. You can tell who is "for real" because you SEE them living on the street. You SEE them carrying all of their belongings in the w...
- This has happened to us several times recently, and I took the opportunity to talk with my kids about my concerns and turned it into a teachable moment. There were so...
- Is there not another area that you could shop in that does not have as many beggars? I know that the Phoenix metro is large so it might mean a littler further out to ...
How Do You Handle Your Toddler in the Playground? Am I Too Paranoid?
Asked by A.C. from New York
on April 19, 2008
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My friends think I'm too paranoid because I follow my 3 yr old wherever she goes in the playground. Not right next to her but I always know where she is. We go to th...
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- You're definitely doing the right thing. I do the same thing with my 2-year-old. I was at the playground in Central Park at the W. 81st Street entrance about a week ...
- At age 3 they can get into trouble really fast. You are being a wonderful mom by making sure she is safe while having fun at the playground.
- You are not being paranoid. I am the same way with my 2 1/2 year old (who acts more like a 3 year old). I'm always shocked when I see kids who seem alone on the playgr...
What Is Something Small That You Do to Try to Make a Difference?
Asked by K.C. from Cleveland
on June 3, 2010
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Hi what is something you do to try to make a difference?
My two children and sporadically ( depending if they have colds or not..lately it always seems it colds or al...
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- I like your question and look forward to the rest of your responses. With my little oneI try on a daily basis to build in daily respect and kindnesses all around us: ...
- We do a lot as a family in a variety of situations. We've even fed the homeless on Christmas eve. And this was under the bridge homeless, not in a soup kitchen. But...
- One thing I do is try to stop & offer assistance when I see someone stuck on the side of the road. I try to be smart about it; I don't normally stop at night & won't s...
What Is the Name of This Movie?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on April 18, 2011
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I was writing an answer for another mom, and I wanted to put an example of a movie but I can't remember the name of the movie.
Is this movie about a little boy that l...
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- "Soul Surfer" (brand new, in theaters now). It was fantastic, and amazing that it was based on a true story. "Rudy" is one of my all-time favorites; so is "Friday ...
- Sounds like "Billy Elliot"! Another "feel good" movie about not giving up is "Rudy".
- I know it's not the one you are looking for, but have you seen August Rush? Best Movie EVER! It's about a boy who was separated from his mother at birth. He is a music...
Seeking Information for Starting the Adoption Process
Asked by L.M. from Boca Raton
on November 16, 2008
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Hi
My husband and I are ready to adopt a child. We are in the beginning stages and could use any information/resources we can get. We are trying to decide betwee...
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- International adoptions can be quite costly. I know someone who adopted a little girl form Russia. The adoption process was completely legal from Russian standards, bu...
- I love this site- it's free but you may have to sign up to read the posts? if so, choose a screen-name that fits (not 'just' your name, like we have here on mamasource...
- Hello L. - From a personal standpoint - I can tell you that there are way too many homeless children here in the U.S. that are desparate for a family. I have been ...
Idea for Christmas Gifts from the Grandparents?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on December 28, 2011
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My mom and dad (well okay, mostly my mom) buys tons of stuff for all of the grandkids for Christmas. They used to do this for their birthday's also, but two years ago ...
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- Tickets to a sporting event Season passes to Kings Dominion or other amusement park that is closer For any girls: Bath sets (they are useable and therefore disposab...
- What about zoo memberships, childrens museum memberships, movie tickets, waterpark tickets, etc. Experiences, not "stuff"!
- I would suggest a stock portfolio. For instance they could open etrade accounts for each kid. One year buy Coca Cola Stock. They could give them each a little Coca ...
Would You Have Hidden Jewish People from the Nazis?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on November 21, 2012
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I just finished reading "Clara's War" which was an astounding diary account of a girl who survived WWII because she was hidden under the house of a German family for 1...
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- I wouldnt sleep well at night knowing I could help someone and chose not too. I wouldnt sleep well at night knowing my family was in a lot of danger by helping someon...
- It's easy in the comfort of our safe society to cast an emphatic yes, that of course we all would have silently fought in anyway we could get away with it. The Nazi...
- I'll read the book you mentioned. My all-time favorite book is The Hiding Place (and it's also a wonderful movie, but you should check them both out because they both ...
My Ex May Be Ruining My Chance for a Proposal with My Current B/f
Asked by C.M. from Melbourne
on August 30, 2009
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Hello ladies.
I have a very complex situation. My exhusband and I are close, to the point that since he liquidated his business (mortgage-he had to with the market...
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- People only do what you let them...If your ex is really a friend as you are to him, he will respect your situation and stop darkening your door all the time. If he gi...
- Just be open with the ex and your current boyfriend. I wouldn't put any pressure on either them or yourself. Let things evolve into a great situation for everyone, esp...
- Don't listen to anyone. Listen to your heart. I think you are a terrific person to let your ex stay at your home and also feel you will regret it if you kick him out. ...
On the Other Side... Anyone See Anything Genuinely Kind?
Asked by K.P. from New York
on December 21, 2011
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I don't mean the typical "donation or charity" kinds of things, but people being genuinely kind to one another.
I was at the post office last week and the line was ...
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- My usually cranky boss paid a young moms insurance that just lost her job. That allowed her to have an extra $170 in her pocket at Christmas time.
- You have to pay for your shopping carts ??? A few weeks ago, mom was shopping at a local thrift store. Mom was ready to check out and the lady in front of her had h...
- My husband has changed three tires this holiday season. He is a magnet for damsels in distress, myself included. :) He literally CANNOT drive past a car/person in n...
