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Balancing Life
Asked by A.K. from Pocatello
on February 7, 2010
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How do you other moms balance everything? I got into a heated argument with my husband tonight because I was complaining about how I never have anytime for myself and ...
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- Well I wish I had all the answers but I know when I follow a few simple routines things go much better. I get up before the kids and shower. I mostly let my hair air...
- Just TAKE it. Time for youself, I mean. Set up an hour or two for yourself a couple of times a week and TAKE it. No matter what shape the house, kids, or husband is in...
- No matter how you cut it I think most women carry a heavier load at home than the husbands do. I have found that making time to exercise with a friend whether walking...
A Boy??
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on February 16, 2009
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Hello moms! Does anyone have any good resources, books, etc. on raising boys? I just found out that I am having a boy...I currently have a daughter, a sister, a ton ...
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- Having a boy is wonderful! You won't believe how awesome the bond is! The 2 books I love, ironically, share the same title. One is a collection of "boy" stories...
- I would advise you to start researching circumcision to decide if that's something you want to do or not- the rate is about 50/50 noe in the US. As for everything els...
- It may not help the first year, but I felt this book was just so helpful in understanding boys. It helps to explain brain development, energy level, and the emotions o...
Should I Get Life Insurance for My Baby?
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on March 8, 2009
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I have a 14 month old daughter. I am wondering if I should get a small life insurance policy on her, god forbid anything were to happen. I just read on the internet ...
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- I recently signed up for life insurance for myself through State Farm (I have my car insurance with them, too). I went ahead and put a child rider on my life insuranc...
- Hi S., I got life insurance on my children when they were about 3 weeks old. The life insurance was puchased for myself but I added my children also to the policy....
- Its definitely a good thing to have. I have two friends who have lost children (one was born with a heart condition and they knew he wouldn't survive; the other died ...
Recommendations on Infant Life Jackets
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on February 21, 2009
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Hi girls,
I'm looking for an infant life jacket for my 15 month old boy who weighs about 24lbs. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations on brands or style of...
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- Hi C.. We used the LL Bean Discovery brand last summer on my 2 year old who was about 26lbs at the time. She didn't complain a bit, and I felt safe with her on the boa...
- I am not sure if you knew this or not, but there is a Missouri law that states "Children under 7 years of age must wear a USCG—approved PFD at all times while on boa...
- Hi C.~ This may sound weird, but I don't plan on buying a life jacket for my son (22 mo) for a long time. Life jackets can actually CAUSE drowning b/c of the way they...
Advise on a New Life
Asked by S.S. from Milwaukee
on July 16, 2010
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I have a 2yr old and a house with my boyfriend who is is father. We've been horrible and miserable together for awhile. He's done alot for me but also alot of negati...
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- S., I think you have to lay it on the line with your family and just tell them you have no where to turn and really need their help. They are your family, and they lo...
- You've taken your first step to help yourself by writing this note! There are a lot of great answers other moms have shared, and if you can focus on doing one thing a...
- You can make him leave and you should. If anyone called my kid names I'd have a hard time not ripping their throat out. You will likely have to sell the house if it is...
Do You Ever Yearn for a More "Traditional" Life?
Asked by A.B. from Orlando
on July 29, 2011
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OK so I am your typical middle class, college educated 30 year old "working mom", happily married, one toddler. I will most likely keep working and only have one more ...
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- I'm with ya, in our next life we want to be farmers, live off the land, make our own clothes which we wash on the river bank, dozens of kids frolicking gaily in the pa...
- I think the reason the "tradional" life has gone by the wayside is not necessarily financial reasons, but because the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" is v...
- Oh... I want it one step further: I want STAFF :D :D :D And for it to be normal to be traveling half of the year with my children and husband (who, of course in this f...
Mid-Life Crisis
Asked by K.H. from Milwaukee
on September 12, 2009
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I feel as if I am having a mid-life crisis. I am 35 yrs. old, I am a stay at home mom of 3 boys ages 6,4, and 2. One son in 1st grade, and the other is in 4k. I am ...
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- Love is a verb, not a feeling. Your husband loves you- keep him. If you need to feel love for him start doing things for him. Start making is favorite dinner, and doin...
- Hi K., Recently at our church, they had a Bible class on Fireproofing your Marriage. The class was also designed to watch with the movie FIREPROOF. The movie does...
- Hi K., You sound like you might be depressed. I think before you make any rash decisions about your marriage you need to investigate the mirena implant as it affects...
Life Help - (Very Long)
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on March 13, 2010
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I need some motherly type advice...i'm in a relationship/living together situation with my partner. i have 1 son (who is 8 going on 28) and she is a foster/adopt/bio ...
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- You do NOT relinquish your role as your child's mother via discipline to someone else, in an effort to save your relationship with your partner. That is for sure. If y...
- I believe the sole reason you are having trouble in your relationship is because of the lack of parenting that she sees in you. Yes, she doesn't have that blood conne...
- I think that you have answered your own question in your post. Do you really want to stay with a man whose response is to slap a kid in the face? That is why you date...
Teaching Our Children How to Prepare for LIFE......
Asked by M.. from Ocala
on May 28, 2011
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I am a Stay at Home Mom ( SAHM ).
When I was little my mother never taught me the things I needed to know
to grow up and to be a woman/mom.
Like: Cooking, cleani...
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- You have a good point. I see many posts here saying they wont leave their husband cuz they don't think they can "do it alone". I left my alcoholic husband. I had t...
- It is important to teach all our children, girls and boys, to be financially independent. I don't think I would rely on day trading, but I know it works for some peopl...
- I have a son so I can't give you the advice on what to teach the girls. I'm doing my best to try to ensure he will grow up to be an independent adult someday. Sound ...
IT'S TWINS! ???'S!!!
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on August 10, 2011
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we have just found out that we are pregnant, I went in for an u/s so they could make sure everything is ok & we saw two heartbeats!! it's twins!!
we have 3 childre...
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- Hi there! I am only about 27 weeks pregnant with twins but have spent that whole time reading. Main advice I have read on breastfeeding twins is just to spend the firs...
- CONGRATULATIONS!!! My SIL has twins and she loved her double-snap & go stroller. If you have a decent budget, I'd go for one when they are very little, and then ...
- congratulations! i just had my twin girls 7 weeks ago. i'm currently using 2 boppies to breastfeed but finding it difficult to keep them both level and so i just ord...
