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High School Graduation Gift Ideas?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on May 4, 2011
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So my friend has 2 girls that are graduating from High School.
They are family friends, that I have known a long time.
The thing is, I cannot afford to spend much...
Surviving as a Single Parent Support and Inspiration
Asked by M.G. from San Francisco
on May 19, 2010
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With so many things happening in today's economy such as layoffs, tax increases and cut backs and some of most needed services to communities, how are single parent ho...
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- I don't know about the advertisements on the internet, but getting financial aid applications is as easy as FAFSA.gov. I would stay away from anything you see on the ...
- M G, Things are tough all over, aren't they? I'm not a single parent, but even with my PT job and my husband's FT job and side jobs as well, we are feeling the pinch...
- As a single parent, I feel a lot of stress...but not so much where I expected it. Before my daughter was born I thought my biggest stress would be financial, it certai...
Middle School HELP!
Asked by J.L. from Sacramento
on November 3, 2008
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My VERY smart 6th grade girl is refusing to get higher then a D in her classes! She is way above average in her star testing. She does assignments, but does not turn t...
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- I think your daughter's twin is living at my house??? My son is doing the exact same thing. What I did was call a meeting with the principal, his teacher and the sch...
- She has to take some responsibility so I suggest you have a meeting with her and her teachers to work out a system like having them give her an assignment sheet daily ...
- Hi, I did the same thing when I was in middle school. I wonder if anyone has commented on her being a "nerd" or "smarty pants". When I was in middle school, I notic...
Surviving and Thriving in a Loveless, Sexless Marriage
Asked by L.E. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2009
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I met my husband five years ago and have been married to him for almost four years. My husband and I are 43. We have two kids, ages 2 1/2 and 1 1/2. My husband does...
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- I read your post out loud to my daughter's father. So, so similar to what we are going through -- even the timing -- we've been together 5 years. Mine only snores wh...
- Wow, what a sad situation. I think you might be right, you arranged your own marriage so that you could have kids. Have you just laid it all out on the table with yo...
- Good Morning L., I have 3 books for you and 2 seminars. Books: 1. Mars & Venus Diet & Exercise Solution by John Gray, PhD 2. Say Goodbye To Illness by Dr...
Graduate School
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on August 10, 2008
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I am looking into graduate schools for Education. Has anyone done this recently? Is it much different from the College Admissions process? Or is it basically the same ...
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- I have done research recently and you should check out Lesley, they have a great masters program that you can take one weekend a month and sit for your teachers certif...
- C., Congrats on taking this step. There are lots of schools in MA, including the ones listed, but also BU, Salem State, Curry College, Harvard, etc. My best advic...
- Hi there, Do you currently have your teaching certificate? I don't know where you live, but I did the ETEP program through the University of Southern Maine- an intens...
Going Back to School to Obtain a Master's Degree
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on April 26, 2011
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I obtained my Associates Degree when I was 20. While I do enjoy my career, I'm not in love with it. I have always wanted a job in health care and the desire has on...
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- First research to make sure being an Occupational Therapist will be paying good money in the future..that way you can forecast paying back the school loan and contribu...
- I finished my Masters last year as I worked part time and looked after two little children at home. The week after I finished I was offered the best job I've ever don...
- when it's all said & done, will your new career provide the extra income required to cover the monthly payments on those student loans? That's your starting point! &...
ADHD And Medication???
Asked by M.R. from Denver
on February 17, 2008
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My son, now 5 1/2 was diagnosed with ADD, Hyperactive kind, 2 years ago.
I was never able to fully accept the diagnosis, but he definately has a lot of the typical sy...
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- i fell for you! my son is adhd, we started him on meds in august and they have done wonders, ask your doctor about stratera its a non stimulant and once it is in th...
- There is nothing wrong with medication if it is used properly. Most boys are hyperactive-but the inability to focus and aggressive behavior is troubling. If he is ge...
- Dear M., Been where you are with two of my three sons. I did succumb to the pressures from school officials, doctors, and even psychologists to try the medication...
Child Support Is Putting a Rift in Our Friendship
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on August 31, 2011
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This is driving me crazy. Until now we had no child support agreement, because I was living at my parents with my daughter and was surviving. Now that I am moving ou...
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- Sounds like it's already messy and that he's trying to shirk his responsibilities to your child. Get a lawyer. Go through the courts. Protect yourself. Becaus...
- Hate to say but he is already being difficult and he is manipulating you. Stand back and take a breath. After that, get a lawyer. Sorry he can't afford his bills bu...
- Sorry - but the ONLY answer is to get a lawyer, especially if he makes that much money. You needed a legal agreement from birth. The child must come first, otherwise y...
Family of 4 Able to Live on 40K/year Salary
Asked by C.B. from Phoenix
on January 13, 2012
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We struggle to live off my DH salary which is twice as much as these families make a year. This article discusses 2 families that live off of 40k/year and still save f...
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- I live in Atlanta, and I have NO desire to try and live on 40K a year -even by myself! We're fairly frugal. We save a lot, don't use credit cards, by used cars, use co...
- I didn't read all of it. But some of the stats are totally not in line with where Iive. We "joke" that it takes 3 public servants (police, teachers) to live in this co...
- My husband is in the Army and only makes just below 40k a year and we live comfortably. We have two boys ages 9 months and 1 1/2. We also have been putting away for r...
Twice Exceptional Child
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on October 12, 2011
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Our son, by definition of educators is "twice exceptional". That means he had a gifted level IQ, but has a disability. His disability is ADHD. I HATE using disabilit...
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- I have a twice exceptional child. Gifted and ADHD-C. She is on medication twice a day. Her teachers aware of her ADHD and they adjust accordingly. She's only 4th gra...
- I wouldn't agree with another poster who suggested that an IEP will handicapp your son for life. That's a bit extreme. It does sound like an IEP will give him the ...
- I will tell you what I decided on my own, employers don't give out or give a rat's butt about IEPs! I could have got accommodations in college and graduated with a 4....
