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Any Ideas/ Playgroups/ Activities Around Worcester for a Stay-at- Home Dad?
Read all 5 responses: "We just had a baby boy in early January and we have another son who is 21 months. My husband is going to be a stay-at-home-Dad and I ...
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- I would look on meetup.com for groups. Also what about a Music Together class? In my class there are moms, one dad, a few nannies and grandparents...
- Try the Greendale branch YMCA. They have great kids activities during the day and a big indoor play area where kids can just run off steam. You see both moms & dads ...
- All boys love Home Depot! every 1st Saturday of every month they have a totally free workshop for kids, from 9 to 12. They offer great easy wood projects. I take my...
Attention Stay at Home Moms
Read all 14 responses: "I was just wondering if there are any stay at home moms out there who just absolutely love being a stay at home mom (okay i know ...
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- I absolutly love staying home with my last one since I didn't get to with the other 2. My only problem is money so unfortunatly I'm looking to get a part time job b/c ...
- I have been staying at home since Oct 2002. Before that I had a career in the federal government for 12 years. I was burned out. I have 2 older girls and 2 toddlers....
- Hi there, Mother of 1 expecting 1. I cannot think of a better way to spend my days than with my son and soon to be daughter. I worked from the time I was 16 to j...
What Age Can Kids Stay Home Alone?
Read all 17 responses: "I am wondering at what age did you, or will you allow your children to ride the bus home from school and be alone for 1 hour or less ...
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- I've heard that Child Protective Services will be called if anyone younger than 12 is allowed to stay home alone or left in charge of younger kids.
- You might check with the Red Cross in your area. I thought it was age 12. I thought you could get in trouble if they were younger than that. You might want to send ...
- My daughter can stay home by herself for an hour or less. My son didn't start staying home alone until he was 13, because he wasn't as comfortable. I also think my dau...
Work or Stay at Home?
Read all 15 responses: "Hi, I am a new mom, my angel is only 3 months old, and i Just return to work after my maternity leave. My baby is now on a daycare ...
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- I would highly recommend staying home to take care of your son yourself. Babies cry when their needs are not meet, and a daycare will not give him what is best for him...
- Well... I work FT. My daughter started daycare at 3.5 months. I am very glad with my decision to stick with it and keep working, especially during the first 12 mon...
- That's really sad!if you think finiancally you could be able to quit then by all means do it!I know its hard epically right now butt if you have someone to help you it...
Seeking Advice on Preemie Twins Staying in Hospital & Preparing for Home Arrival
Read all 16 responses: "Hi, this is my first time for a request but not for myself. I have read many of your requests and responses and figured I would send ...
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- It is the hardest thing that your friend will ever go through. I had a son born at 28 weeks via c-section not only was my son in the hospital for over 2 months but he...
- my twins were not ready to come home when I was, they needed incubators and light treatment etc and came home about a week later. I hung around the hospital a lot and ...
- Hi A., I don't think that you can actually prepare your self mentally when you have to leave your babies in the hospital( you actually don't get use to it but you can ...
Home Alone
If he is a responsible 10 then staying home for an hour is not out of line. But the rules should be exactly what you have stated. He stays home with the ...
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- I do not think you are overprotective. First of all if you don't want your son going out that is your choice. My son was 10 when I started leaving him home alone aft...
- I think 10 years old is great. As far as being overly protective, I'm amused... I have an 11 year old boy and a few more rules than what's on your list: No cooking...
- Your not being over protective. If he is a responsible 10 then staying home for an hour is not out of line. But the rules should be exactly what you have stated. H...
10 Year Old Staying Home Alone?
Read all 31 responses: "We just moved literally across the street from my son's school and I was wondering if any one had thoughts on him walking home next ...
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- LG I allowed my 9yr old son to walk home (half a block) and he was alone for 2 hours until I got home. He did this for the entire year of 3rd grade and it worked ou...
- Depends. I have a 10 yr old granddaughter I am raising and she is totally mature. but I left my two kids alone when they were young and they started smoking very young...
- I would NOT do it. I think the law in Texas is 12 before you can stay alone, but you could check with a local law enforcement agency to verify. I worked for a ...
Career Mom Switching to Stay at Home - Need Advice and Suggestions!!!
Read all 13 responses: "Hi Ladies, I am switching from a Marketing Manager job to being a full stay at home mom. While I am SO EXCITED! to stay home with my ...
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- Hi L., I had read a bit on this back when my son was born and I was feeling horrible leaving him at day care and going to work (hiring a nanny, as well as working a c...
- My advice would be to get in contact with a local MOMS Club or other similar organization. They've been a life saver for me in making the transition from working to s...
- Someone else suggested the MOMS Club, and I agree 100%. Most local MOMS Clubs have activities 2-4 days a week - playgroups at someone's house, park days, walking club...
When Is It Okay for Children to Stay Home by Themselves?
Read all 9 responses: "My 7 and almost 11(next week)year old boys want to be left alone when my husband and I need to run an errand...Home Depot, Grocery ...
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- I stuggle with this too. I have a 9 1/2 yr old and a 6 1/2 yr old that are really good girls. I wonder at what point would it be for my oldest to start babysitting for...
- Okay- everyone will probably think I am weird, but the law in the state of Texas mandates that any child under the age of 15 is not to be left alone. The only thing...
- My daughter is 10 and just started walking home this year with a buddy. She also stays home when I go to the store etc. I think it depends on your child matuarity le...
Needed...Seeking Advice on Children Staying Home Alone...
Read all 3 responses: "Does anyone know the legal age that children can stay home alone in the state on Indiana? I am in need of this answer.
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- Well I always thought there was a legal age too. And 12 is the "assumed" age for being able to stay home alone or with younger siblings. But I would have to say that ...
- I beleive the legal age is 12, but I think there is a certain amount of judgement involved as well. Like leaving a 12yr old to watch multiple younger children for a l...
- You might want to try calling the local Children and Family services office, The number is in the phone book, usually under the government section. Or maybe the loca...
