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Seeking Moms in the Woodlands, Spring Area for Outdoor Fitness
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on August 21, 2008
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trying to organize small groups of girls in an outdoor fitness regimine that changes every day..just alot of fun, and variety. This is very encouraging and supportive....
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- I live in alden bridge and would be interested but only at night and/or the weekends
- Hi C.- I dont know if you are familiar with an awesome organization that was started in our community a few years ago by 2 moms. It is called Girls Run. My daughte...
- I would like to join what part of the woodland are you lacated? I live in Imperial Oaks Subdivision where do we meet and is this in the morning or at nite? Than...
When Someone Makes Money 'Selling' a Good Message...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 5, 2011
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Hi Moms!
This is a topic I often struggle with... when people 'sell' an otherwise good message, and they make money off of it, there is a huge backlash, as if the m...
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- Tammy fay needs the money! To buy make-up!
- What is wrong with people making money? Money does fabulous things for lots of people. I am only against people making money that do it illegally or if they do bad thi...
- They are businessmen, not the Messiah! They have a right to charge a fair market price for the products & service they offer, just like anyone else. You don't *nee...
School Literacy Event - Thoughts on Where to Seek Donations for Books and Food
Asked by L.G. from Chicago
on December 6, 2011
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A friend of mine is heading a school literacy event for pre-K through 6th grade and is looking for ideas of how and where to go about seeking donations for books and f...
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- You don't say how much time you have, but around here some of the grocery stores collected money through checkout donations.
- Wal-Mart, but make sure you bring the non-for profit or any ID numbers you will need...you have to fill out a form and they usually will donate gift cards...try grocer...
- Ask the Rotary Club or Kiwanis or other service groups in your area. For food, restaurants will sometimes donate if you ask for, say, 100 brownies, or what you need...
9 Year Old Daughter Mispronounces the Letter M and N
Asked by A.C. from Los Angeles
on July 21, 2010
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My daughter is very well spoken. She can hold a conversation like nobodies bussiness. However, I have noticed she mispronounces serveral words that include the lette...
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- I don't know, but I don't think so. My son did this. I had a terrible time with the word cinnamon until I was almost 30! He is in his 20's now and his job is in pub...
- Sounds like she's just over-generalizing some sound patterns. Given that she puts the /n/ before /m/ in those words, I would guess she says "animal" correctly. Since...
- I would check it out w a speech therapist. If your child is at a public school it is your right to request one. If not, maybe make a, appt. w/ your pediatritian and ...
Speech Therapy Help for 3-Year Old
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on July 10, 2010
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Hi moms, I need your help! My 3 year-old son (turned 3 at the end of April) needs speech theraphy for his expressive language.
I had him tested by our school dis...
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- My son was in speech therapy for 2 years. He is 5 now, and speaks perfectly. With that being said, our insurance, blue cross as well would not cover any of it either b...
- You are caught in the bubble that many are. It is a shame, but there is a stark reality here. He needs the therapy, and you must get it for him. If you have to pay ...
- Martha is giving you good advice. Something I want to add is that you need to be able to work with your child on the prescribed home program. It's kind of hard to do...
Is Your Kid into Toms Shoes? Are They Worth It?
Asked by T.L. from Detroit
on August 30, 2011
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I took my daughter shopping yesterday to buy her a pair of Toms. After much searching, she found a pair even though they were not the pair that she originally wanted...
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- I wont buy anything other shoes for my kid's, ever again. TOMS are amazing. Worth every penny. The kids ones are actually fairly cheap considering what ome sh...
- LOL, gotta love an inappropriate sense of humor!!!
- toms actually has branched out and has some gorgeous peep toe wedges. YES worth every penny since they also purchase a pair of shoes for a child who needs shoes, so if...
Advice or Suggestions
Asked by T.V. from Columbia
on February 9, 2007
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My 4 children range from 16 down to 8. My step children ages are 13 and two 11 year olds. Problem: My children are loud, high maintance children who seems to cause ...
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- I am sorry that you are going through this first of all. I only have two children and I am presently divorced. I too was in an abusive relationship. I think as wome...
- you didnt say your husbands form of discipline towards his children or whether you allow him to discipline yours. some children are just naturally quiter. i knnow i ...
- First...stop being so hard on yourself. You have four children, he has 2. More children equal more chaos. Second absolutely your life in your first marriage will no...
Increasing Participation in Our Moms Group
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on September 16, 2011
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I am the president of a local Moms Club. The club encompasses a large geographical area and we have about 75 members. However, only a core group of about 20 regularly ...
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- Is is possible that your group is over-extended and therefore competing with too much of what's already in people's lives from other groups? There are other book cl...
- I had the same thought as the first poster... every once in a while, host a new member meet and greet. Do it pot luck style, food seems to give people something to ta...
- Maybe try doing an evening babysitter co-op so that some moms can babysit while others go out, and the next time those that went out are the babysitters. My hubby i...
Looking for a "Mom's Group/Playgroup" in Colleyville or Southlake
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on April 1, 2008
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Hello,
I'm a new mother looking for a "Mom's Group/Playgroup" in the Colleyville, Southlake or even Grapevine areas.
My hubby (of 9 years) and I were transferred dow...
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- Join Mom's League. Its a group of women and children who have a meeting at a church in Southlake. They will also put you with other Moms and age of child together so...
- Check out Mothers and More. They might be exactly what you are looking for. Women who have changed their career path to best serve the needs of their family. www.m...
- I don't know if this is exactly what you're looking for, but there is a Gymboree in Southlake. They have infant classes. Check out their website: www.gymborreeclasses....
Gift Etiquette for a 3Yr Old Party
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on August 7, 2009
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I am having a party for my daugher and her daycare class but none of them seem to do that (as she only been invited to one, which we could not atttend) and I wondered ...
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- Our daughter is now 6. Every year I have always put the phrase "gifts are not necessary, but your presence is always welcome". A few will always show with no gift, b...
- I agree with Jodi. Most of the time daycare parties are just a social event. I have attended a few as a princess(www.thedressuplady.com) and there hasn't really been a...
- I think that is totally fine. We tried this with my two year old's party this year but everyone save for 2 still brought gifts :-)
