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Financially Freaking Out!!
Asked by A.B. from Kansas City
on June 15, 2008
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Long story short,I have many issues right now. Here's what I need help on.
1. MIL just informed me that she will not be able to watch my son while I work part time...
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- Re #2: Look up Cottonwood Park in Shawnee. I know they have income restrictions, and it's a pretty nice complex...my son's father lives there. Good luck!
- Dear A. My girls said their friend gets $30 dollars for watching someones child for 8hrs a day. Could you go to the office 2 days a week and work instead of one da...
- 13 years ago, I was in your shoes, only I lived in a more expensive city. I was determined to be a SAHM. I had no marketable skills, my husband and I were high schoo...
Worried About How Being a Working Mom Will Affect My Infant
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on January 2, 2007
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I am due to have my first baby in March and am planning to return to work in May (when she is about 2 months old). I keep feeling so guilty already about leaving her ...
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- Hello M. It is very normal to feel that way. I know I did and sometimes still do I have a 4 and a 5 year old and I think That as long as they could feel that I was...
- My husband and I did everything we could to keep our son out of day care. Including having me switch jobs and work grave yard for a year. During that time I was so e...
- I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at home with my son...but I went to "work" (if you can call it that!) by becoming a Pampered Chef consultant...look into some...
Advice
Asked by H.W. from Minneapolis
on January 6, 2008
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Hi. My 2 year old is a real sweetie and pretty well behaved. Usually quite calm and directable. But he is also quite intense when he is upset and has been becoming ...
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- ECFE...yeah I am so glad so many moms have mentioned this. I cannot say enough good things about Early Childhood Family Education. I have been a nanny for 12 years...
- H., I am sorry you are struggling and am glad you are asking for help. It is hard to deal with 2 young children and keep your cool, especially when you are exhausted ...
- Check into the Love and Logic curriculum. It is built on the priciples of children learning best through natural consequences and seems to be very fitting for little ...
Just Need Some Opinions and Feedback from This...
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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Okay so as most or some of you may already know, my husband and I are new parents to a beautiful 7 week baby girl named ALMA ESPERANZA "HOPE" SOTO. She arrived on Tues...
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- I am probably going to have a completely different point of view than most other people because I breastfed both of my kids. Therefore, I did everything and hubby did...
- Just curious, does your baby nap during the day where you could do some of these things while she is napping? Surely, she does sleep most of the time right now or at l...
- I am by far no expert on this..... my daughter is 14 now. I also know it is HARD to adjust to a new baby. It is a HUGE blessing but also puts a hardship emotional...
Relationship
Asked by T.W. from Fort Smith
on February 27, 2008
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I have been married for a number of years with two children. I am requesting advice about knowing when a marriage has no hope. My husband has not held a steady job for...
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- When my husband started following me...that was when I had enough. Sometimes he would be where I said I was going, before I could even get there... I think he cheated...
- It is really up to you when the relationship is past saving. My husband went for the last two years without employment, and it really took its toll on him. It also too...
- Hi, I strongly advise you to pull on the Lord in this matter. People can give you opinions but only God can direct your paths. Please, this is one of my favorite and m...
" Seeking Answers from Moms That Are Dsm's in the Workplace "
Asked by P.N. from Las Vegas
on October 4, 2008
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I am in a position where I mave move up quickly at work. I think this is a great opportunity for me but I don't want to sacrifice work/ life balance with having young ...
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- Hi PN, My husband travels a lot. We take lots of phone calls from daddy, and Skype is our friend. We also do something special when he gets home--visit Legoland, ...
- My sister took a job in which she would have some "light travel" , once or twice a year. Flash forward a 3 years and she is gone for 3 days to a week almost every mon...
- Well you have to take a look at everything. Is the family income in a position for you to pass on the opportunity. Is Dad, Grandma, or any other family figure going ...
Work and Family Balance Question ... Any Advice Would Be Great!
Asked by J.S. from Lansing
on August 4, 2006
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I apologize for posting this twice but I've decided to try a different category in the hopes that someone might read this and have some advice. The advice can be your ...
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- HI J.. I don't want to be the one to rain on your parade, but it's TOUGH working from home with a little one. I was a full-time realtor before I had my first child. ...
- Hi, I have a 10 month old and just started working from home (~2 months). I love it. I still send my daughter to daycare, which is a must for me. My husband takes h...
- HI.. I too have a 7 month old born Dec 20 2005. I was blessed to be able to stay home with her until she was 6 1/2 month old. I returned to work on july 10. after...
Job Hunting and Adjusting from Being a Stay-at-Home-Mom
Asked by A.R. from Chattanooga
on January 15, 2008
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I have mostly always been a stay at home mom with my wonderful children. As it is when are in a pretty bad situation and I am going to have to find one and quite likel...
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- A., When I became a single mother in 2005, it was the hardest thing for me to get through. I went back to school and became a secretary and now, I work for the Sta...
- Have you ever thought or tried working from home instead? That way, you can still stay with your children? I've been doing that myself for over 7 years. I was a sin...
- I found it that just time eases the feelings you get. I've been working 4 months now after being home with my 18 month old dor a little over a year. I found that ther...
Busy Mom Seeing Advice
Asked by C.L. from Des Moines
on February 11, 2008
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Hello ladies, I need some advice or possibly just some time to vent. I am a happily married mother of 3 girls, but I am having a personal delima right now. It seems li...
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- HI C.! I feel for you. I'm not in the same situation, but I can certainly empathize. I may be in lala land with this, but the only thing I can think of is to make a...
- Hi C. When I read your post the frist thing that popped into my head was you need to read the five love languages of children.I know your thinking I don't have time ...
- I don't have any wise advice for you but when I read your request the first thing that popped into my head was "that family needs a vacation!!!" Nothing huge or extre...
Getting Another Job
Asked by J.R. from Sheboygan
on December 20, 2006
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hi moms. i decided to get another job just for helping more out with bills. my son is going to be going thru lots of changes in the next two weeks. he is starting earl...
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- J., Have you ever thought about being a PartyLite consultant? It is great income, flexible schedule and lots of fun. I work the days or nights I want to, I am gone ab...
- honestly i would try to find ways to cut your spending so you do not have to work 50+ hours. i work 38 hours and find it very hard to keep up and to not feel i am sho...
- Have you ever considered doing daycare so you can be home with your family and do housework but still get paid? I am a licensed provider in Appleton and have been doi...
