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Poll on What You Think About Repaying Parents
Oct 5, 2009 ... Read all 54 responses: "I just wanted to know what others thought about repaying parents back money that you have borrowed from them.
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- (written after your update) It sounds like you are doing the right thing-being VERY clear about when you can repay and the reasoning why-sorry to hear about your hu...
- I think that you should repay your parents if you borrowed money and it was not given as a gift. If you borrowed the money from a bank would you question whether or no...
- Loans should be documented in writing and signed by both parties clearly spelling out the amount borrowed and when it is expected to be paid back. I agree with the ear...
Seeking Advice How to Tell Parents to Please Not Butt in Too Much in a Nice Way
Sep 30, 2009 ... Read all 25 responses: "I helped my parents moved to the US due to difficult times in their country (violence, kidnapping and so on) Early ...
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- I understand how you feel. I have an 85 year old mother who continues to try and mother me and I am now 47 years old. She always criticizes my home, how my girls hai...
- Your mother's behavior is appalling. They left their country and you and your husband remodeled your house and took them in. If my mother was bad-mouthing my husband...
- Dear K., I don't have any advice for you. I just wanted to say I know what it's like and I wish you the best of luck. My boyfriend and I were living with his family...
Helping 5-Month-old and Parents Sleep Longer Stretches at Night
Read all 9 responses: "Hi Mamas, Thanks in advance for sharing your experience and advice. My partner and I have a sweet 5 month old boy who, ...
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- Hi Nat, Well my pediatrition did wonders for my now 2yr old and my 3 1/2 month old baby. The basic thing for them to sleep from 9pm-7am is the amount of calories the...
- Hi N.! From what I remember, my son was like a natural heater. I don't recall the profuse sweating though. We also co-slept and often he would have to be in just a...
- Hi N., I agree with everything that Jessica said, I do all of those things and my 4 month old sleeps from 9-7 or 8. Sometimes she wakes up in the middle of the nig...
Frustration, Living with Parents
Read all 7 responses: "I have been married to my wonderful husband for 3 yrs now . We've been living with my dad and step-mom because of money.
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- Aren't mother in laws just wonderful?! I had a similar situation-the best thing you can do is get out and fast. My relationship with my mother in law was much better ...
- Did you not know this before you moved in? With the housing market you may want to try and find a inexpensive two bedroom, or possible three bedroom, home to rent ...
- Hi T.. I too, have lived with in-laws while saving for a house. Yes, you do reach a point when you know you need to leave. If jobs are not an issue for you, I would...
Looking to Connect with Other Parents in Olympia
Read all 6 responses: "Our family is getting ready to move from Salt Lake to Olympia. I'm a stay-at-home mom and my husband works from home, ...
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- Hello J.! It will be great to have you in our area. We have a Lacey Olympia Mom's Group with Meet-up.com. Join that and you will be set! I would love to hear from ...
- If you are looking for activities where you can meet other moms while still being with your children, I would suggest a MOMS Club. There are currently 3 in our area. ...
- I just joined Sensaria as an idependent rep to have more me time with other fabulous women...not only do I get to use and enjoy fabulous spa products that are absolute...
Calling All Empty Nesters and Parents of Older Children
Read all 29 responses: "Hi. I have a question to all the empty nesters and those who have teenage children. This year my youngest daughter is in high school ...
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- Sign up as a dividend (volunteer) at a local elementary school. They love having someone willing to sit one-on-one and read with kids. You never know- it may lead to a...
- Since jobs are scarce now how about volunteer work? I have worked with a local Hospice and found it very rewarding. The training is very beneficial!
- I understand what you are going through! My children are 15, 18 & 20 years old! If you are missing the "little kid" activities, I suggest you contact any elementery sc...
Seeking Parents of Children with Asperger's or Autism Spectrum Disorders
Read all 14 responses: "My 8 year old son has just been "diagnosed" (in the loosest sense of the word because only his dr can really dx him) thru the school ...
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- Congratulations on getting certified through the school system. Ours is "reluctant" to certify my 3.5yr old who has actually been diagnosed by a Developmental pediatr...
- Stacey, This is tough. I have two kids that have autism. One autism one aspergers. It is hard to find support but I live in Northern Mich. I have found some group...
- Hi S., I have a 6-year old daughter (my middle child) who has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism by a dr. specializing in that field. The school district...
How Not to Have a Tramatic Experience Transfer from Parents Be to Own Bed.
Sep 21, 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "I know I know should not have let my child sleep in the bed with us.This was basically my husband fault.
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- First and foremost, I stopped reading your post right after the first sentence. You must stop feeling guilty for cosleeping!!!!! There is NOTHING WRONG with cosleepi...
- Does she take naps? It might be easier to start out taking a nap in the toddler bed for a week sleep there at night time. Having something special to sleep with is a g...
- K., Try putting a body pillow in bed with her. We had our last child who is 2 1/2 when my husband was 49 and he insist that he sleeps with him since he works the 1...
Vacation Ideas for Parents with Toddlers
Read all 19 responses: "Hi I am wondering if anyone has had any great vacation destinations. We have already been Walt Disney in Florida.
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- Hi A., We travel every year to Florida. Our youngest 2 are now 5 & 3 1/2 we've been traveling since Patricia was 7 months old. We travel by car. The children LOV...
- Winter Clove Inn in Catskill Mtns, NY. My family has been going their since I was five. I'm now 30 and will be bringing my son their this year (he's 7 months old now)....
- hi A.. last summer we took my then 7 month old to chincoteague island, virginia. it was nice. not nearly as crowded as ocean city, md... (where we used to go before...
Foster Parents
Read all 13 responses: "Quick question- My friends sister in-law is a foster parent, which I think is wonderful, but my friend says her sister in-law is ...
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- From the DFS website. Notice number nine, 48.00 a day, that would be 1424.00 a month. Standard Payment Rate for Foster Family Alternative Care Type of Expenditur...
- We get about $590 a month for my foster son, which is not quite enough to cover his expenses. I suppose you could theoretically make money off of the foster care syst...
- I don't know exactly, but I DOUBT it covers all of the child's expenses. I think it's just meant to be a supplement.
