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Balance Act
Asked by E.C. from Boston
on August 22, 2008
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I am really having a hard time adjusting going back to work. I had my maternaty leave, then had my summer off. I am back to work full time and I feel like I just can n...
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- Hi E.! We badly need to talk! My husband works 24 hour shifts also and I work twelves. I have recently came across a great stay at home opportunity that I am doing al...
- Hi E. - The balance you are searching for can be found, but it takes work daily. Sometimes it's a mindset more than anything. They don't call it a balancing "act" fo...
- The thing that works for me is routine, routine, routine!! and knowing that sometimes you just can't get everything done. But if you stick to a routine that works for ...
In Need of Any Support Ideas
Asked by A.H. from Des Moines
on December 1, 2006
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i am over whelmed with my life and i love all my kids very much i would be lost with out them but i dont balance my life very well at this time i need some advice on b...
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- Hi A.! Mental Illness is not who you are, but an "Illness" that should be treated as such. You definitely need some time for you, with or without your disability. ...
- Hi A., My advice would be to find a sitter for the twins ... at least once a week ... then go do YOUR favorite things ... whether it be go to a movie , out to lunch ,...
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15940563/ i ran across this tonight on msn.com thought of you i haven't read it all yet.. so it may not may not pertain.. You have...
The Balance Between Protecting Family and Practicing Your Beliefs
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on August 4, 2008
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I'm looking for input especially from Mom's who also consider themselves social activists and anyone with similar exp. Walking home (2miles) from Sterling Fest Saturda...
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- I'm sorry, but you really don't know who you're dealing with. There are all kinds of crazies out there, not to mention, these men probably came from the beer tent at t...
- I think you can protect your family and still have your integrity and stand up for what you believe. Your husband is right. You don't know who you are dealing with a...
- I think you and your husband both made good points. I think that for safety reasons, your husband was right to have your family walk across the street and ignore thos...
Home Schooling and Employment
Asked by A.H. from Philadelphia
on August 12, 2009
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I am a single mom and will be home schooling my son. My problem is: I live with my parents and would like to contribute to the bills. Does anyone know of how I can bal...
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- Hi A. Have you every thought about a work at home business? I work my business 20-25 hours a week around my families schedule, I also have a home daycare. If you want...
- Hi A., I and my husband own a very successful marketing business and we are looking to expand in the PA area.We need 2-3 key people who are self motivated,ambiti...
- I am homeschooling during the day and working in the evening. I set up my schedule so that we have the required 5 hours a day for school. If needed, my son can do so...
I Want the Cake, to Eat It and a Pretty Dish...
Asked by C.B. from Fort Collins
on July 10, 2007
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I recently graduated from college and got a job so that I could help support my family. I had a really hard time because my daughter was finally to the age where she c...
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- You sound just like me when I decided to stay home. I had our second son in Septemberof 2005 and decided it wasn't worth day-care to keep working. After crunching num...
- The happy balance IS just a fairy tale--there is no perfect solution. I work full-time and wish I could be home with my 3 year-old boy, but whenever I am at home on va...
- I know exactly how you feel! I quit my job when we relocated and have been a stay at home mom since then. I have to say some days I miss the control of work and the ...
Need Suggestions for Balancing Work and Home
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on May 29, 2008
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I recently started working full-time again (It had been about 2 years). This is the first time in almost ten years that both my husband and I have worked full-time. ...
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- Have you tried Flylady.net. It is an awesome website!!
- I am a Career mom and my husband is a truck driver so he's never home. I have a 10 and a 4 year old. My solution would be to start training your 8yr old daughter to ...
- HI M., It is difficult being a full time working mom with 2 kids. But, here are some things I've found to help in our house. 1) Find a meal prep service (Dream Din...
Considering Becoming a SAHM and Could Use Your Advice!!!!
Asked by V.S. from Houston
on August 5, 2009
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I would like advice on trying to make a decision about becoming a SAHM. I would love to be home with my kids especially since one of my checks is dedicated to paying ...
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- Btw, I also have 4 boys + 1 girl. :-) First, I would run the numbers and see how much you are actually taking home. Then, I would find an opportunity that you could ...
- Hi, Vanessa... I have been a SAHM for 6 years and have loved it...even sometimes not having moments to yourself. lol Overall, though, it is so great, and you can ...
- You have to determine what feels right for you, and your children will be fine either way. If you feel pulled to stay at home because you want to be more directly inv...
Teaching Children Gratitude/serving
Asked by T.A. from Minneapolis
on April 14, 2007
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There was a recent post about excessive presents/stuff that got me thinking. Because everyone has different means, there really isn't an acceptable number of how many...
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- I think your article was great. It had really made me open my eyes to do more. At our house before christmas and birthdays we do box up toys that we no longer play wit...
- I received a bookmark from the agency I volunteer with this week with a quote on it from G. Donald Gale, "A pessimist, they say, sees a glass of water as being half em...
- T.: Thank you for your article. I live in a fairly affluent area where it seems to be a given that fancy electronics are given in preschool and it just keeps movin...
Stranger Safety/Child Abduction Question
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on May 21, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering if any other moms worry about child abduction like I do. As news stories come up on child abductions,Amber alerts etc. I get increasing...
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- Yes, I have worried about this too. Actually, now that I'm a mom, it seems I can imagine and worry about every conceivable tragic thing that could possibly happen to ...
- Just watch your kid like a hawk. I'm paranoid about stranger dangers too, and my 15 year old daughter told me a couple of days ago I'm going to have to get used to it ...
- You have gotten a lot of very good advice. I was reading for my own info. because I have a son who is almost 3. I was also thinking about the scary situation of a ...
Seeking Gymnastics Studio
Asked by K.H. from Boston
on March 19, 2009
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Hello
I am looking for a gymnastics program in the Milford, Mendon,Uxbridge area. My daughter is very energetic and loves to climb and balance. She will be 3 in May a...
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- Have you tried R & R Gymnastics? They are in Milbury I believe, on the way to the Plaza. My neice and neighbors daughter go there and they are all great.
- I know there is the Mckeon (I am not sure of the spelling) gymanastics and dance studio. I think it is in Hopedale. There is also Quigg's in Bellingham, MA. Good luck!
- I think there is a place called Nola gymnastics studio, on Rt. 16 heading West to Mendon from Milford. My son has gone to parties there, but they also do gymanstics pr...
