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Advice on Changing Parenting Time to Better Childrens Education
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on March 19, 2008
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OK, here is my deal. I have joint custody and I live in a school district that is not the greatest. My ex husband lives in a way better district. We are considering le...
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- IMO Moms are far too important not to have around on a daily basis, so I absolutely think you should not let their Dad have full custody no matter how close they are t...
- I live in one city, my ex husband in another and my son goes to school in YET ANOTHER. We have chosen his school district (Van Buren) because it has a gifted program ...
- I would drive them to his district no matter how far away it was. You don't want to lose this precious time with your children! You are their mother and they are your...
Resume Question
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on August 12, 2010
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I'm looking to get back into the work force after being a SAHM for 2 years. How do I explain that gap of employment on my resume? Is it OK to put that I was a Stay At ...
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- I didn't read the other answers, but since I was recently laid off my former employer paid for a management company to help all of us with our job search. One thing yo...
- I recieve resumes all day. I decide who gets a call back and who doesn't. So, I have a differant perspective to add. I do read cover letters if they aren't boring, ...
- Yes, it's ok to say you were a SAHM, but everyone is aware of what a mom does so no need to put it on your resume. Since the position is for a lactation consult, I wo...
Job Offer! Yipee! Oh No! What to Do?
Asked by E.T. from Albuquerque
on July 26, 2011
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I left a job I'd been at in May (they were consolidating and I would have had to move across country). Since then I've been home with my four year old twins. I have be...
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- Why October? maybe a compromise (you remember - moms make a lot of compromises?) start late August, a day after your twins start school. If this is as good a job as i...
- Yes, tell them that you have these things already planned and paid for and would love to work with them on fitting everything in. You may be able to work from home wh...
- I'd take it! Try negotiating your start date, but really, it's better in the long run to take it. I'd look into what getting a nanny would cost. With twins it may b...
Unemploment Compensation
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 1, 2011
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How long do you think a person is entitled to unemployment compensation?
Should people feel guilty about receiving this money?
Should the compensation be related dir...
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- I think people with bigger brains than me at the Labor Dept. should be calculating the average amount of time it takes to find a job in a certain economy (number of jo...
- Considering that there are currently 5 people unemployed for every 1 position open/hiring, the current 99 week unemployment benefit seems about right. There are huge n...
- I agree, you pay into so you shouldn't feel guilty about collecting if the need arises. That said, I felt like I was on welfare when I lost my job due to downsizing an...
Wahms - What Do You Do and How Did You Get Started?
Asked by L.L. from Charleston
on May 8, 2012
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I am a career driven person, but we have come to the point where it is no longer cost effective for us to pay for child care and me to work. I love my career, but as ...
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- I left a FT technical writing position. I did some freelance technical writing, web work and then landed an online customer service position (no phone calls). I used o...
- clark howard has a list of reputable companies and how it all works on his website. (which is his full name, no spaces) (clark howard is a nationally syndicated ho...
- I do high-level accounting and operations work from home. I was only able to get this gig because my boss really needs my skill set. It's a little cheaper for the co...
Another Church Question
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2011
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We want to start or at least try going to church. Neither of us are religious, but I think its important, and I want my daughter to have faith, believe in God (even if...
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- You can be very worshipful and live a life like many religions exemplify by never going to church. I feel closest to God in nature, and find the whole business end of...
- google churches in your area and i am sure almost all of them will have websites. good place to start! (i would lean towards a non-denominational church myself, they t...
- I've been to many. You might want to check out a "non-denominational" church or Assembly of God or United Methodist. Many of the Protestant denominations differ on the...
There Goes the Job. What Would You Do in This Situation?
Asked by M.R. from Boston
on March 29, 2011
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A bunch of us at work just got notified that our department is being downsized and that most of us are getting laid off by May 1st. Although I'm not shocked by this be...
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- I hate to break it to you, but the odds of your finding a job within 1 month that will be of the same caliber as what you're about to lose is slim to none. Trust me, ...
- I'd start looking for a job while you have a job, it always looks better to a future employer. If you go on unemployment you will be having to look for a job anyway a...
- I would get your resume updated and out there now. Why not? You can get back into the job-hunt swing off things by getting a couple interviews under your belt in April...
5 Year Old Starving for Attention
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I need some suggestions or insight on what to do about my daughter's behavior. She is 5 years old and she is a wonderful caring little girl, but seems to have...
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- I am a full time, stay at home mom, I now homeschool my youngest 2, but two out of my 4 kids were attention hogs like your daughter. The other two are quiet and avoid ...
- I have a girl, now almost 7 years old... and I went through that too. Try getting the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6 Year Old" from www.amazon.com It is enligh...
- Dear K., I understand your frustration. As a parent coach, I can tell you that this is a very common challenge for parents. Below is a link to an article I wrote...
Who Does or Doesn't Do "Santa"?
Asked by T. from Dallas
on November 17, 2007
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Who out there does "Santa"? My husband and I do not agree on this. He thinks we should, although keep it simple, and I do not think it is necessary. As christians, ...
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- I read some of the responses you have received and have to put my two cents in as well. My is a December baby. We did not have Santa until his 3rd Christmas and even...
- OK Moms...this is a subject that is very near and dear to my heart. My sister & I were raised without Santa. We were told that our mommy & daddy gave us our presents...
- Hey T.! My husband and I are debating the same thing right now. My parents didn't tell me about Santa. They thought of it as lying to us. I don't feel like I misse...
So Tell Me About Home Schooling
Asked by J.W. from Denver
on March 17, 2010
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I am thinking of home schooling my 2 boys next year but really want advice from other moms. Pros and Cons??
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- I want to add to my original post: Some have said homeschooling is expensive. I am here to say Homeschooling does not have to be expensive at all! I buy almost all ...
- Totally love it! We are sending our oldest to school next year (3rd grade), but we're keeping our younger son home for kindergarten. We just haven't found the right ...
- I have been homeschooling my kids for the past 12 years. I would not do it any differently. Homeschooling allows kids to learn at their pace. If you want to spend more...
