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Seeking Help for Housing Problem
Asked by R.P. from Boston
on August 24, 2009
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hi, i need some advice for a friend of mine. he's 19 yrs old and has no place to live. he's enrolled in college but not to live on campus. he cannot afford that and th...
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- He should call the college's housing department ASAP to let them know he has no place to live. They might be able to offer a temporary place to stay while he finds so...
- I know 'craigslist' sounds sketchy. But you never know. There always wanted situations on there. Maybe someone elderly who needs help around the house or something?
- Hi R., When I lived in the Boston area I used The Boston Phoenix newspaper to find housing. He can look in the Roommate section. Also The Boston Globe if it still...
Singe Mom Needs an Affordable Apartment
Asked by A.A. from Boston
on July 31, 2008
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My boyfriend and I have a BEAUTIFUL 4mo. old daughter and if this were a movie the sentence would end with "and they lived happily ever after." Unfortunately we have n...
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- Hello, I wish you lots of luck in your apt seacrh. Things have gotten really pricey here in the Boston area. I agree with you. Have you checked Somerville? Malden? ...
- A., Get the one bedroom apartment that you can afford. Your child is an infant. No court is going to take her away from you unless you are unfit. Sharing a bedro...
- First I want to tell you don't listen to him. He can say anything to scare you. If you are worried about court you can call and ask questions. Also go and apply for ch...
Programs That Help Familys in Need??
Asked by K.D. from Boston
on December 7, 2010
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Dose anyone know of any programs in and around the Norwood Mass area that would be able to help a family in need to get x-mas gifts? I know of a family that could use ...
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- Toys for tots is amazing. Catholic Charities, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul. In my area, which is rural, the local fire departments team up to assist with Toys f...
- Social service agencies such as the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul have such programs. Also look at the Giving Trees in various locations. There will be the ...
- try the Globe Santa (Boston Globe) It is very late to be looking for gifts, however, so I would hurry and do this immediately. I work in a place where we get tons of g...
Walking in a Cam Boot?
Asked by A.S. from Spokane
on January 3, 2011
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Hi. I had a bad bicycle accident a couple of months ago and am in a cam boot for at least another month. I have stretched ligaments & a possible hairline fracture. (Th...
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- When I had to wear my Aircast walker boot, my physical therapist strongly suggested I pay attention to the footwear on my "good" foot. The sole & heel should be as cl...
- In September I had to wear a boot. It was the most idiotic thing to give me one since the muscles in my other leg are paralyzed. I wore it for one day. How are thin...
- If you have insurance get an mri or ct scan of that bone to find out if there really is a break. You need to find someone to help you if there is one, such as your aw...
JFF- What's Your Favorite News Source?
Asked by L.. from Roanoke
on September 23, 2011
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My husband and I always have NPR on in the car. We read the NYTimes and the Washington Post every day. I have to scan local newspapers for information for my job (bu...
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- My friends on Facebook. LOL!!!
- The BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/ is my homepage It's almost exactly opposite of American News Media. TONS of good news (instead of all-depressing-all-the-time or ...
- NPR, CNN, CNN International, Huffington Post, NYT, John Stewart, Lawrence O'Donnell and if I have an upset tummy I watch Fox just so that I can throw up. ;) Oh, ...
Snack Ideas
Asked by M.F. from Pittsfield
on June 30, 2008
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I'm looking for some easy to grab HEALTHY snack ideas. My kids are sick of me saying "have a piece of fruit or some crackers". Any ideas would be welcome.
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- my daughter loves carrot sticks with different dips. Apple slices dipped in yogurt. Yogurt. Slices of cheese....Sugar free jello cups....... I hope that helps a little.
- Hi M., Try low fat yogurt, Lara Bars, edamame, Snap pea crisps (they are baked),Mini rice cakes with salsa for dipping, string cheese, baby carrots, celery, cucumbe...
- I once saw on Oprah a cookbook for "sweet" treats but it was things like brownies (made with carrots) and supposedly no one can tell the difference.
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine
Asked by J.B. from Detroit
on October 26, 2009
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hi there,
i know there is a huge divide on whether to get the swine flu vaccine. i have no idea what to do, i have a 2 year old i'm afraid if i dont get the shot she...
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- J. - do some internet research on cdc.gov and flu.gov. The vaccine that has been produced for H1N1 is produced in the same exact way as the "regular" flu shot. You c...
- Just curious why you would be afraid that your daughter would die of the flu. I now know 5 people that "officially" had the swine flu. It lasted about a week and the...
- The question is rather moot at this point...it seems to be unavailable anywhere.
Daughter Seems to "Like" Me More than Daddy.
Asked by A.K. from Providence
on July 8, 2008
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I am posting this because I feel bad for my husband. I know how much he loves our daughter in his own way, but its hard for him to feel close to her, because she prefe...
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- kids go thru this phase a lot.. have him spend some quality time with her.. do something fun, play in a pool or go to a park.. she'll come around..
- Hi, I'm glad I'm not the only one!! My son is 1 1/2 and he prefers me over my husband as well! It started at about 1. It's gotten a little better, like he'll give h...
- Hi A., I'd encourage your daughter and her daddy to have fun one-on-one time together. This will help them continue to cultivate their own unique relationship whic...
Charity
Asked by L.G. from Boston
on November 28, 2011
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what is the best age to expose children to being charitable? my daughter is 4. her favorite way to start a sentence is "i wish i had a ...(fill in the blank)". i'd lik...
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- Good for you! 4 isn't too young - you just have to gear the charity to her mindset and comprehension level. Watch the local paper as well as the Boston Globe for c...
- No age is too young. We live in New England where the weather is so changeable that we frequently go through our toys and clothes with the girls to donate to people w...
- I don't think it's too young to start teaching her and showing her ways to help others. One thing I did with my girls early on was picking a tag off a tree and going ...
R U Emotional About Birthdays?
Asked by D.O. from Dallas
on September 22, 2010
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Have any of you mamas been emotional about your child's third birthday? My child turns three today and while I'm really happy about it and excited for things to come,...
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- The birthdays don't bother me as much as the start of each new school year...I feel like I'm sending him to death row every year!
- I just have anxiety over the party thing. I don;t think it is silly, we want our kids to be kids but yet grow up and be big at the same time... just part of us being p...
- Every year, I feel the same way and this year our daughter turned 20! I still remember every part of her birth and my husband still teared up when she walked into ...
